Chapter 686: Expanding the Workforce

Wu An took out his phone and called Yu Kai Lang.

Yu Kai Lang answered quickly.

After exchanging greetings, Wu An went straight to the point: "It's like this, I want to ask if you have any classmates in the traffic police."

Yu Kai Lang said: "There is, what's the matter?"

"I found someone driving drunk." Wu An said righteously: "I want to report it."

Yu Kai Lang asked: "Who?"

"Jing He."

"Him."

"Do you know him?"

"Not really acquainted, but I know; today my colleague just handled his case."

"Are you sure he's driving drunk?"

"Indeed, reeking of alcohol, he's already driving towards the county; I can briefly stop him on the road, could you get your classmate to work overtime?"

"Okay, I'll make a call."

"Sure, if there's any news, I'll contact you by phone."

Jing He drove out.

The county road in the town is narrow, two-way lanes.

A van cut in front of him, then kept blocking him.

Jing He was furious.

Holy shit!

A dilapidated van was so arrogant, flooring the accelerator, yet several times it couldn't overtake.

No way.

He felt sorry for his car.

The opposite van was dilapidated, its license plate indiscernible; if he crashed and fled like those "Guang Tou Qiang" guys, who could he reason with?

Learn from a setback.

He also became smarter.

He reached the provincial road.

He finally seized the opportunity, floored the accelerator to overtake the van; while side‑by‑side, he lowered the window, gave the middle finger, and shouted obscenities.

The van's speed dropped.

Then it stopped.

Jing He snorted coldly; who knows how many people are in the van—under these circumstances, fleeing is obviously the best move.

He hurriedly accelerated.

He didn't dare stop.

Then… he saw a police car parked ahead, signaling him to pull over.

Jing He was stunned.

Then he was so scared he hiccuped.

The alcohol smell was strong.

Only then did he realize he'd been heavily plied with alcohol.

……

Wu An saw Jing He pull over obediently and be taken away, then he nodded in satisfaction, told A Jin to go back, and tonight properly treat the brothers to a meal.

A Jin: "Brother, it's just a small thing, no need to be so polite."

Wu An said: "What are you being polite about?"

"Hurry up and greet the brothers."

"I've already had Qin Zong prepare the banquet."

A Jin beamed: "Thanks, Brother An."

……

In the evening they had a feast.

As Wu An left, he also left twenty thousand for A Jin to distribute among everyone; although the matter seemed minor, the brothers were taking risks.

If they got caught, they'd likely end up with a record.

A Jin was polite.

He couldn't really accept it.

A Jin's cousin Liu Gang also gave another thirty thousand; apparently Liu Gang will have to hide out for a while, after all, they beat Jing He in Qin Zong's restaurant, reported it to the police, and the police station will investigate.

Regardless of whether it can be uncovered, we must prepare as if it might be discovered.

This money.

Wu An felt at ease after spending it.

After settling everything, Wu An drove back to sleep.

Next morning.

Yu Kai Lang called, saying his classmate had already detained the person, who met the drunk‑driving standard, but the situation is complicated; for now it's just detention, and how it will be handled later still needs study.

Wu An indicated he understood.

He hadn't originally planned to use this to do anything to Jing He; he just wanted to stall, making Chen Lao Da anxious for a while.

After breakfast.

Mei Yueqin started bustling around the house, and Wu An wasn't idle either; they both helped tidy up, swept the house once through, and cleaned it neatly.

After all, guests are coming later.

Mei Yueqin's two male cousins from her uncles' side and two younger male cousins from her aunts' side had arranged to come today to discuss joining the boat departure.

The relatives hadn't arrived yet, but Lin Hu came first.

Earlier, Lin Hu had gotten Shen Nan drunk and set him up for a beating; although there was no evidence, Shen Nan still turned against Lin Hu, scolded him in front of many people, and told him to scram.

Wu An, upon learning this, proactively summoned Lin Hu.

He let Lin Hu work on the ship later; aside from that, after a few years, with money in hand, he could live comfortably.

As for marriage—

Lin Hu said, "Forget it, I'm scared."

Indeed.

"Once bitten by a snake, you fear even a well rope for ten years," Wu An said nothing; there was nothing to persuade him—so long as there's money, being without a wife is even more carefree.

Next came Fan Dali's friend, the mechanic master.

Wu An sat down with him and chatted.

"Do you want a fixed salary?"

"Yes."

"Alright, here's the deal: for the mechanic master's pay, I'll give you a fixed five thousand per month. As for the catch, you can also work for a share; that money is calculated separately. I can give you a bonus, or an additional one percent commission."

"That… works."

"Pleasant cooperation."

"Good, boss."

"You're considerably older than me; just call me A An."

"Call me Elder Feng then."

"Alright."

As they chatted, the relatives arrived.

The arriving car was a Mazda.

The first to get out were the two younger male cousins, A Ze and A Xiao, who had no particular traits; if anything, they were ordinary, the kind that blend into a crowd and are hard to spot.

The co‑driver and driver were the two older male cousins, A Qi and A Yuan; both were big and tanned, working in construction, exposed to wind and sun daily.

They were only a year or two older than Mei Yueqin, but at first glance seemed like uncle‑age.

"If you're coming, just come; no need for gifts."

"Of course."

After some polite chatter, everyone sat down, and Wu An got straight to the point, asking whether they were willing to come.

"Willing."

"We were supposed to finish the work first."

"Right, we understand the situation, A An, you became rich and still thought of us relatives. My parents originally wanted to come in person to thank you, but the car was too small and the distance far, making a round trip too troublesome. They can only come next time, but let me convey our gratitude to you."

"Don't mention it."

"Our relationship, rounded, is basically family."

Just then,

the iron gate that had just been closed was kicked open from outside.

It was Shen Nan, arriving with a few people.

Wu An stood up.

Shen Nan, seeing so many people in the courtyard, was momentarily stunned, but having come this far, he couldn't back down, and said, "Wu An, I'm not here to cause you trouble."

"I'm here to find Lin Hu."

"That guy had set me up badly before."

"He still hasn't given me an explanation."

Wu An was suddenly enlightened.

He turned his head toward Lin Hu.

Lin Hu's expression shifted; he knew Shen Nan was using his name to trouble Wu An, and said, "Alright, let's go back to my house to discuss."

Shen Nan shook his head: "No, it's fine to clear things up right here in front of everyone."

"Wu An, you agree, right?"

Lin Hu gritted his teeth and shouted, "This matter has nothing to do with Wu An!"

Shen Nan sneered.

Earlier he was only suspicious, but now seeing Wu An call Lin Hu for help, he realized this couldn't be unrelated to Wu An.

Earlier at the hotel, Lao Tan said he would help trouble Wu An, but there had been no movement so far; he couldn't stand it any longer and had to…