Chapter 57: Maybe it's the beginning of fate

Wu An was naturally happy, hesitated a moment, and asked, "Of course I have no problem, but why are you buying at such a high price?"

Gao Qiangqi smiled and said, "Naturally, I just want to make friends with you."

Besides that, I'm not hiding it from you—this Jinxiu Lobster is what I'm using to open up the channel.

Once the channel is opened, then money can be made continuously.

I'm buying at 500 per jin; you're definitely making a profit, but I'm definitely not losing either.

Wu An nodded: "That works."

Gao Qiangqi patted his shoulder and said, "If you have any good goods in the future, just contact me anytime—I can arrange people to pick them up."

The price is easy to discuss.

Wu An said: "Okay."

Three Jinxiu Lobsters together weigh a little over six jin; the extra comes to about twenty-something yuan, so Wu An spoke up first and rounded it down.

Gao Qiangqi went into the side room, took out a leather bag, pulled out a stack of money, counted thirty sheets, handed it over, and said, "Lao Mai told me you haven't eaten yet."

Perfect, let's go get something to eat together.

I've been busy since dawn and have only eaten two buns.

Any business is not easy to do.

All we can say is, it's hard work, but making money is good.

The group arrived at the teahouse.

The boss was tidying up, already preparing to close, and greeted, "Boss Gao, I've saved a table for you."

Boss Gao thanked him.

The group walked in, the various snacks on the table were still steaming; A Qing leaned close to Wu An's ear and whispered, "Brother, it might not be enough to eat—just now we passed the crossroads and there were many snack stalls; why don't I go buy some more?"

Wu An nodded, took out a hundred yuan and gave it to him.

A Qing didn't take it, said he had money, and immediately got up and ran out.

Lao Mai asked what he was doing; Wu An said A Qing went to buy some food, adding, "Let's eat first—it's not far, A Qing will be back soon."

Everyone was starving, so there was no point in waiting foolishly.

Not long after, A Qing came running back with a pile of food, excitedly saying, "Brother, you didn't go buy food—this is absolutely a major regret in life."

Wu An gave him a sideways glance: "What's up?"

A Qing said, "I've never seen such a beautiful girl before."

She's even prettier than TV actresses.

No, only Ling'er could compare with her.

Wu An shoved a shrimp dumpling into his mouth, eating and saying, "Really?"

Chinese Paladin became a huge hit.

It's rerun almost every year; that's A Qing's favorite TV drama, so naturally Ling'er is his idea of the perfect goddess, with no equal.

Gao Qiangqi was also drawn in and asked, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

A Qing, somewhat excited, said, "Not at all exaggerated."

She makes foil-wrapped clams.

In ancient times there was tofu Xishi; she is the clam Xishi.

Everyone laughed at his teasing.

Wu An's mind conjured the image of Gu Anran; if nothing unexpected, that must be her.

He gave a slight nod; what A Qing said actually matched reality.

Gao Qiangqi asked, "A Qing, have you ever been in love?"

A Qing shook his head.

"No wonder you're so excited." Gao Qiangqi laughed even harder: "You're at the age to be dating."

"Whether we talk about love or not doesn't matter; she's really pretty..." A Qing shook his head: "Besides, what's there to talk about when it comes to love."

"I don't want that."

"Dating gets you dumped."

Gao Qiangqi blinked, asking, "Who got dumped?"

A Qing shook his head and said nothing.

Gao Qiangqi's eyes shifted, looking at Wu An, and he asked, "A An, could it be that you were dumped by a girl?"

Wu An calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Yeah."

Gao Qiangqi slammed the table: "What kind of girl is so blind, dumping even you? Besides, you're pretty handsome and can make money—dumping you is definitely her loss."

Lao Mai nodded along.

Wu An gave a dry smile and said, "That's right—I wasn't behaving well before, so being broken up with is normal."

He didn't like speaking ill of others behind their backs; after all, we used to be boyfriend and girlfriend, and although the breakup was awful, there's no need to become enemies.

It's fine to just be strangers.

Gao Qiangqi gave a thumbs-up: "A An, I actually admire you a bit."

It's clear Wu An isn't interested in saying more, so he didn't keep harping on the topic.

He's just young.

On the surface he says it's no big deal, but inside he's definitely not that relaxed.

We've all been there.

……

After eating.

Everyone walked toward the market, the vehicle still parked at the market entrance.

Passing the intersection, the stall area was still lively; A Qing pointed at one stall and shouted, "Brother, Lao Mai, Boss Gao, look, you yourselves look."

Gao Qiangqi narrowed his eyes and said, "It's a bit hard to see."

The stall was crowded with people, while in front of the other stalls it was so deserted you could spot a sparrow; Wu An frowned slightly, thinking this situation wasn't good.

Earlier, when he and A Qing passed by, he had seen a stall vendor quarreling; such a situation easily provokes some sordid conflicts.

Gao Qiangqi and A Qing walked over, and he and Lao Mai had to follow behind.

They got closer.

Walking ahead, Gao Qiangqi said with a hint of shock in his voice, "Holy shit, she's really that pretty."

"This pure vibe is simply amazing."

"Tsk tsk tsk, A An, come take a look; if you like it, I'll create a chance for you to hit on her."

Wu An smiled: "No need."

Gao Qiangqi chuckled and said, "Don't be shy."

"To chase a girl, you gotta be bold."

"How does that saying go? To forget a relationship, you need another one."

"Come take a look; you couldn't possibly not like this girl."

Wu An was watching.

Only saw that at the stall, Gu Anran was busy.

She wore a pair of blue denim shorts that had faded from washing, outlining her slender waist; on top was a plain black round-neck T-shirt, slightly tight, perhaps because her figure was so good, the effect looked great.

Gu Anran's makeup-free face had a few beads of sweat, and she had no adornments whatsoever, exuding a pure aura.

In front of the stall there were many customers; although they had already taken their takeout boxes, they didn't leave but stood beside the stall, eating while watching.

Compared to the customers' appreciation, the surrounding vendors' gazes toward Gu Anran held no kindness at all, rather being quite hostile.

A Qing turned and shouted, "Brother, you saw that, right? Isn't she super pretty?"

Wu An nodded absentmindedly: "I saw, she's pretty."

Gao Qiangqi pulled him: "Come on, let's go say hello."

Wu An shook his head: "No thanks."

Not buying anything, just going to say hello—pretty awkward.

Gao Qiangqi still thought he was shy and said, "A man needs to be bold."

Lao Mai, also an old kid, chuckled and said, "A An, Boss Gao is right—don't you know this is the start of a fate?"

Wu An felt a headache.

Just then, Gu Anran wiped her sweat, lifted her head and looked over; their eyes met, and she suddenly broke into a smile, raising her hand to wave at him.

Seeing that radiant, flower-like girl waving at him, Wu An felt his heart stir inexplicably, as if pricked by something.

As expected.

Men truly are the most devoted creatures in the world; regardless of age, they like young, pretty girls.

Like him!