Chapter 550: Most Dislikes Showing Off

Wu An didn't care much.

If he really came back empty-handed this trip, he might still be angry enough to stomp his feet.

The reason people become annoyed and angry is because they've indeed been hit in a sore spot—for example, if someone scolds you for having no money and you truly have none, you'll definitely feel uncomfortable inside.

Those with composure just smile and say nothing, secretly noting it down.

Those without composure will explode on the spot.

Wu An, hearing these remarks now, merely treats them as a joke to listen to.

These rumors won't affect him in the slightest.

If someone really comes to his face spouting nonsense, that only shows this person is an idiot.

Wu An said: "Thanks, I'll keep an eye on this."

After Lao Xie finished smoking a cigarette, he returned to the car and called Fan Dali.

Straight to the point.

"What's the situation with your dad?"

"A An, sorry, I told Xiao Zhu as soon as we got home that we'd send the catch to auction, and we'd get a commission after the auction, but my dad doesn't believe us, insists we're lying, saying this trip definitely yielded nothing, we just brought back this little catch, sigh……" Fan Dali paused, then asked: "How do you know……"

Wu An recounted what Fan Lao Tou had done at the dock.

Fan Dali immediately became anxious: "There's this too! My dad left at noon and hasn't come back yet; when he returns, I…… I will definitely give him a good talking-to."

Wu An said: "Alright, it's not a big deal."

"Originally I just wanted to keep a low profile in the village; that's fine."

"But your dad dragging his feet like this isn't acceptable."

Fan Dali quickly responded, indicating he wouldn't let such things happen again.

Wu An hung up the phone.

Arrived at Lao Jiang's small shop.

"Lao Jiang, I heard the village is saying I lost big on this sea trip."

"Hehe, guess who's spreading it."

"Shen Nan?"

"It's those lackeys around Shen Nan talking nonsense; the mastermind behind the scenes is definitely Shen Nan."

Wu An smiled; Shen Nan really is jumping—after failing to get Lin Hu to cause trouble, he tries another move. Though it's not painful or itchy, it's quite disgusting; we need to act quickly to deal with him.

To be honest.

Shen Nan this guy isn't easy to handle.

His background is clean, he doesn't mess around with male-female relations, his reputation in the village is decent, and with Old Village Chief Shen as his backer, if we're not careful we might end up lifting a rock only to drop it on our own feet.

What he knows now is just that Shen Nan borrowed high-interest loans from Tan Boss.

But if we just expose this directly, the effect won't be big; Old Village Chief Shen and Shen Nan's parents definitely have money, and they could easily cover the hole Shen Nan dug.

So we need to trigger it at a critical moment; only then will the burst have an effect.

He also doesn't want to help Shen Nan set off the bomb too early.

High-interest loans—put bluntly—are a bottomless pit; borrowing feels great at first, and you keep borrowing, feeling great all the time. In his previous life, he ran takeout deliveries; many peers were deep in the mud of online loans, sleeping only a few hours a day, spending the rest of the time running, exhausted after years before barely plugging the hole.

That's still the better case.

More often, people just give up because they can't repay, simply can't repay.

If the burst comes later, Shen Nan will sink deeper.

We need to think of another approach.

"Shall I help you spread the news?"

"You know I dislike showing off the most."

"Shen Nan would never expect him to do this; on the contrary, it would help you."

Wu An smiled.

Paid, took a cigarette, and left.

He glanced at the seaside; a white-headed wave over a meter high looked rather frightening.

Returned home.

The sky was already completely dark.

The table already had several dishes; the main dish today was pork stomach chicken, and his sister-in-law had been busy all afternoon, specially preparing it to nourish him.

Wu An sat down and greeted: "Big brother, your complexion looks good; any good news?"

Wu Ping's face showed delight: "The gray croaker you brought back is tasty; next time bring more."

Wu An laughed.

So that's how it is.

He nodded; the gray croaker is good, the price is also decent, just depends on whether we can encounter it.

But he still prefers the white pomfret.

Does the gray croaker really have such great efficacy?

He also ate it, but felt hardly any effect; even after half an hour it was still only half an hour.

He thinks it's unnecessary to drag it out; every time halfway through, Gu Anran would shout for dad to spare his life.

Not long after.

Wu Yingwei returned, with Li Juan and A Qing following behind.

Wu An saw the three of them looking unwell and asked: "What happened?"

Wu Yingwei sighed: "A Qing's uncles and aunts asked Aunt Juan to intercede, hoping to arrange his two cousins to work on the boat."

Your Aunt Juan disagrees.

His uncles and their wives started scolding right at the gate.

Wu An froze, then laughed angrily.

Damn!

Luo You and Luo Liang brothers just beat up A Wu, and now they actually have elders help arrange for him to work on his ship?

Where does he get the nerve?

Wu An asked, "Then what?"

Wu Yingwei smoked, saying, "How else to make a living? I previously saw A Qing about to fight with his uncle."

I stopped them and sent them away.

A Qing gritting his teeth said, "If they dare come again, I'll directly fight them!"

What uncles and elders, whoever bullies my mom is my enemy.

Wu An nodded, "Alright, I'll treat it as a small matter."

Luo Liang and Luo You want to work on my ship, right? Then I need to personally inspect.

After we eat well, let's go together.

A Qing scratched his head, "Brother, you let them come work on your ship?"

Wu An said, "That's obviously impossible; even if I refuse, I have to make it clear to them in person."

Just take a break; let's sit down and eat first.

Dad, want a drink later?

Wu Yingwei nodded.

Food and drink were served; Mei Yueqin poured wine for herself and Li Juan as well; Wu An raised his cup, "Come, everyone drink one, celebrate our smooth outing, full return, big profit."

A Qing shouted, "Follow brother to make big money."

After drinking the opening wine, Mei Yueqin and Li Juan sat together; Wu An also occasionally toasted Li Juan, after all she's a guest, can't neglect.

Halfway through drinking.

Gao Qiangqi called, saying the auction time is set, tomorrow morning at 8 sharp start, calling Wu An to go together.

Wu An agreed.

The weather won't improve soon; since we're idle anyway, we might as well go join the fun.

After hanging up, he thought and said, "Dad, brother and sister-in-law, Aunt Juan, it's Saturday tomorrow; why don't we go to the market for a stroll?"

We've made a lot of money hardworking this period, but haven't properly gone out to play.

Also to relax a bit.

Wu Ping hesitated, "I still have to prepare lessons..."

Afterwards feeling a killing intent, he helped change wording, "Preparing lessons doesn't matter; tomorrow we should properly play."

Just the weather isn't great; where can we go?

Wu An said, "Let's stroll the mall; sister-in-law buys clothes and accessories; plus Dad, who's about to take up a post, should also get a formal outfit."

I heard Qiang Ge say, "the aquatic market has a seafood stall; although it's a stall, its grade is actually high; let's have a good meal."

Wu Yingwei nodded.

Seeing Father like this, this matter is settled.