Chapter 656

Lao Fu Tou operated the fishing boat.

He didn't even smoke a cigarette.

He was driving slower, Wu An didn't urge him; now he has no extra Luck Value to use, so he must rely on Lao Fu Tou's operation.

In this situation, the more impatient one is, the more likely something will go wrong.

Better to take it slow.

With the sonar's warning and the boat not moving fast, they avoided several reefs and smoothly arrived near the Prosperous Abundance.

The fog grew thicker.

Everyone could feel the dampness in each breath.

Although it wasn't pitch black, in this situation, having the two boats draw alongside each other wasn't easy.

A fishing boat isn't a vehicle; there's no such thing as emergency brakes.

Lao Fu Tou further reduced speed, and after about twenty minutes, the Peaceful finally drew alongside the Prosperous Abundance.

Originally.

Wu An had planned to risk taking the boat straight to the dock; now that they'd contacted the Prosperous Abundance, they could consider grouping together for warmth.

Hai Shen came alone.

After exchanging greetings, Wu An said: "In this situation, returning poses great risk; it's best for our two boats to find a nearby island to moor."

"We haven't been here many times; we're not familiar with this area."

"You should know it well, right?"

"Hai Shen nodded: "I know there's an island where we can moor.""

"But there's a reef forest."

"Wu An smiled: "No problem; our boat has sonar, we can completely avoid them.""

"Hai Shen's face lit up with joy: "Then that's good.""

Coming from the Peaceful, they guessed it was equipped with sonar; their fishing boat was relatively old, without sonar, and once enveloped by fog, it became completely blind.

Lao Fu Tou didn't say anything.

In this situation, the biggest taboo is hearing defeatist talk.

Even though everyone knows that mooring on an island doesn't guarantee 100% protection from the typhoon, right now there's no better option.

Risking a return to port is even more dangerous.

Weighing the two options, choose the lesser.

Hai Shen quickly returned; under the Peaceful's guidance, after over an hour of "trekking," the two fishing boats passed through the reef forest and finally neared the island.

Unlike Huo Ming Dao, there's no suitable harbor here.

Even if there were.

Given their fishing boats' tonnage, they'd probably have trouble entering.

After all that trouble.

The sky grew completely dark.

The fog still hadn't lifted; in this situation, everyone's mood was a bit low.

Only A Qing was still happily clueless.

He felt it was no big deal; Brother would surely bring them back safely.

Shen Wen also appeared relaxed, though he felt a bit heavy inside, secretly thinking that no matter what, he must keep some Luck Value on hand for emergencies.

After dinner.

Hai Shen brought a few crew members over to fool around, asking about the catch.

Upon learning of the Peaceful's catch, he was envious, wishing he'd joined them earlier.

"Wu An comforted: "There's nothing to envy.""

"Even if you run far, you'll still end up stuck here."

"A Qing added: "Right, right, right—money's only useful if you have the life to spend it.""

Hai Shen gave a wry smile.

Though that's what was said, hearing it feels utterly unsatisfying.

As the saying goes.

When the roof leaks, it pours all night.

The Maritime Affairs Bureau broadcast again, saying the typhoon had upgraded and was accompanied by extreme fog...

This made everyone unable to stay calm.

"Lao Fu Tou puffed on a cigarette, watching Wu An walk into the wheelhouse, and said: "A An, if you're asking me, I can only tell you that we're now moored near the island and can only go ashore by small boat.""

"Just like when we encountered the thunderstorm before, go to the island to take shelter."

"This boat..."

"Wu An asked: "Should we abandon it?""

Lao Fu Tou nodded with a bitter expression.

The Peaceful is a new ship worth millions, and it also carries hundreds of thousands in catch; abandoning it would entail a huge loss.

"Wu An was decisive: "Then we'll do as you say.""

"A Qing, Mei Wu, go fetch the emergency gear."

"Yong Ning Brother, you guys prepare the small boat."

Everyone responded in unison.

Wu An picked up the radio and called out to Hai Shen.

Hai Shen quickly responded; they naturally also heard the broadcast, learned of Wu An and his group's decision, and sighed repeatedly: "This really is a case of having no other way."

You really are willing to let go.

Wu An gave a bitter smile: "You're no different."

Hai Shen said: "We're not the same; I'm just working for someone."

They chatted for a while.

Everyone was preparing individually.

Wu An left the helm, came onto the deck and walked a circle, feeling inside, the world is unpredictable, like intestines twisting; before nature's might, people really aren't enough to behold.

He's basically cheating; at least he's made money from the fishing boat, so even a loss won't hurt his bones and muscles.

And those who took loans to buy boats, what should they do if they encounter this situation?

They'll probably cry themselves to death.

Just as they were sighing, a sharp whistling sound came.

Wu An froze, then climbed to the ship's edge to look at the sea, seeing nothing; A Qing and Mei Wu also heard the sound and ran over: "A An, is it Hu Zi or Big Circle?"

Wu An said: "It sounds like a dolphin's call."

"But it's not Big Circle..."

He hadn't finished speaking when a dolphin suddenly leapt out of the sea, fell beside the ship, splashing water that drenched Wu An and the two others thoroughly.

Wu An wiped his face and laughed: "It's Big Circle!"

A Qing and Mei Wu exclaimed joyfully: "Great, great, we're saved!"

Wu An hurriedly greeted Big Circle to come over.

After a greeting, he let Big Circle lead them back.

Big Circle called a few times.

Wu An explained the situation, and Big Circle quickly agreed.

The dolphins formed an arrow shape again.

Wu An was overjoyed.

In this regard, Big Circle is quite reliable.

Upon hearing this good news, Lao Fu Tou was also pleased; A Qing smugly said: "I knew this would happen; how could Goddess Mazu possibly stand by and do nothing?"

Big Circle must have been sent to help my brother.

Right, brother?

Wu An could only nod.

What you say is all right.

This time going back, we must properly pay respects at the Mazu Temple.

He contacted Hai Shen.

Hai Shen, upon hearing Wu An wanted to go back, instantly got furious.

A An, listen to uncle's advice: don't be impulsive; I know you're reluctant to give up the fishing boat and catch, as the saying goes, 'As long as the green mountains remain, there's no fear of lacking firewood.'

Preserving our lives is the priority.

You're still young; there will be plenty of time and opportunities to strive later.

Wu An felt dizzy and interrupted: "Captain, I understand all you said, but I… can't explain this to you."

Anyway, I'm confident we can return safely.

Do you want to come with me?

Hai Shen, hearing Wu An ask him that, couldn't help feeling a sense of déjà vu; Wu An had asked him the same before.

He asked: "What exactly do you have?"

Wu An thought for a moment, then called Hai Shen to come up on deck.

When Hai Shen saw the dolphins happily eating ice cubes, he became even more bewildered.

Rely on dolphins?

He looked at Wu An, speechless for a moment, but his widened eyes clearly said: "You're not messing with me, are you?"