Chapter 90: The little butterfly's wings flap, flap

Two people returned to Lao Wu, hadn't spoken a few words when A Qing came running over, holding a cloth bag, saying: "My mother boiled the eggs, she insists I bring them."

Wu An took two, while peeling said: "Then let's eat them quickly and go."

Actually not very hungry.

After waking up they cooked noodles to eat; noodles digest quickly, later when gathering seafood we don't know how long we'll be busy, eating some eggs can stave off hunger.

After eating the eggs, the three went out.

Wu Ping closed the door, saying: "A An, we've made money, you should also fence the courtyard."

Wu An shook his head: "Forget it."

"I don't plan to spend money on Lao Wu again."

"As long as it's usable now, that's fine."

"Once we have a fishing boat we can go out to sea every day to catch fish; when the money is roughly enough, within a year I'll build a new house."

Wu Ping grinned: "Fine, as long as you have a plan."

They arrived at the beach.

The beach was full of people; seeing Wu An and the three approach, these people were rather nervous.

"A An has come."

"The tide is almost rising, why are you still coming?"

"There's nothing left here."

"Under this mud and sand we should still be able to dig clams, it's just a bit of effort."

After the typhoon and with the big tide, there are plenty of seafood on the shore, but it can't withstand the crowds—people are like a locust swarm passing through, leaving "not a blade of grass" wherever they go.

Wu An looked at the beach, which looked as if it had been plowed, shook his head, and said: "Let's go check Rocky Beach."

They arrived at Rocky Beach.

There were also many people; now the tide is out, waves can't come in, many people are walking among the rocks, A Qing exclaimed: "Why are there so many people?"

"There's nowhere to stand."

"Brother, the tidal flats probably aren't that crowded either."

Wu An said nothing, leading the way toward the tidal flats.

No choice.

The rocks are crowded with people; standing on them, it's awkward to squeeze past, and a disagreement could easily spark a conflict.

Not worth it.

Coming to the shore to gather seafood already means not supporting Father's work; if we also fight over seafood, that would truly cause trouble for Father.

Just as the three left, Wu Yingwei and a few others arrived with a loudspeaker.

Wu Yingwei walked in front, the loudspeaker playing his previously recorded dissuasive message.

Everyone just pretended not to hear, barely lifting their heads.

What surprised Chen Gui was that Wu Yingwei had no reaction at all this time, holding the loudspeaker and walking quietly ahead; Chen Gui caught up and asked: "Old Wu, why aren't you intervening?"

Wu Yingwei retorted angrily: "Why aren't you intervening?"

Chen Gui: "I can't manage it."

Wu Yingwei: "Then I can manage it?"

"……" Chen Gui, left speechless by the retort.

What's wrong with Wu Yingwei?

Has he had a change of heart?

Not bothering with things is one thing, but how is his attack power off the charts?

Others still wanted to go on, but Chen Gui, seeing they had reached Rocky Beach, stopped and said: "Forget it, let's stop here; we'll go to the tidal flats when the tide comes in."

Naturally no one objected; at low tide, the tidal flats are the safest spot.

The villagers gathering seafood, upon seeing Wu Yingwei and company with the loudspeaker, just turned around and left, all exhaling in relief; who they feared most was none other than Wu Yingwei.

Wu Yingwei didn't bother them today, so they didn't need to hide; those villagers who had planned to go farther also continued gathering seafood where they were.

"Why isn't he managing them?"

"His two sons are out gathering seafood too; what face does he have to manage us?"

"That's right."

"Say a little less—Uncle Wu is diligent and conscientious about his work; no matter what, I respect him."

"Exactly—without Old Wu, could our village have been so peaceful these years?"

"I can't stand hearing you talk about Uncle Wu like that."

"Everyone be careful, safety first."

After chatting a bit, everyone dispersed and went back to work.

……

Arriving at the tidal flats, Wu An and the three breathed a sigh of relief.

There aren't many people here.

Wu Ping said: "This place is hard to walk on, and the seafood is hidden in the mud; it's better on the beach and rocks, where the seafood is easy to pick up, so naturally fewer people come here."

Wu An was about to go into the water when his phone rang; he saw it was a message from Gu Anran asking if he had come to the shore to gather seafood.

She was gathering seafood in the waters of Xixi Village, just east of the pier.

Wu An joked: "You're worried about being bullied by people from my village?"

"I'm also gathering seafood, but on the western tidal flats."

"If you come, I'll watch over you."

He was just joking.

As a result, Gu Anran replied: "Okay, I'm coming right away."

Instead, they held Wu An up.

Wu Ping and A Qing saw him standing there and not coming down, so they turned around and shouted at him.

Wu An said: "I'm waiting for someone."

"You go ahead."

He waited about ten minutes.

Gu Anran arrived.

He came by vehicle.

He locked the vehicle, Gu Anran walked over carrying a bucket, she dressed plainly, wearing a T-shirt and long pants, rain boots on her feet, and a towel draped over her neck.

At first glance, she looked like an ordinary woman, but up close, Wu An couldn't help but take a few more looks at Gu Anran's divine visage.

She is so good-looking that if they ever have a daughter, he'll be constantly worried.

Wu An was amused by a sudden thought that popped into his head.

What's there to worry about?

They haven't even written a stroke of the eight characters yet.

He even worried about it.

After Gu Anran approached, she asked: "What are you laughing at?"

Wu An said: "Seeing a beautiful woman, pleasing to the eye, makes my heart happy."

Gu Anran walked past him: "Sweet talk."

"Are there a lot of seafood here?"

Wu An said: "Not bad, mainly because other places are too crowded, while here there are fewer people."

"Follow me."

Gu Anran also walked onto the tidal flat, her foot slipped, she let out a cry, Wu An was quick-eyed and quick-handed, grabbed her arm and steadied her.

Wu An said: "Walk slower… never mind, I'll just carry you."

Gu Anran's face slightly red: "Thank you."

Wu An smiled.

"Look."

"Our hands are already holding each other, right?"

"Don't get the wrong idea."

"He didn't mean anything else."

He used a little force to tighten his grip; clearly he goes out gathering seafood and sets up a stall every day, yet his hand is still so soft.

The two held hands, which was quite steady, they walked fast, and soon they caught up with Wu Ping and A Qing while holding Gu Anran.

Wu Ping and A Qing turned around and simultaneously exchanged a knowing smile.

Wu An said: "How is it, any discoveries?"

The two shook their heads.

"Add points for me."

While taking the tools, he added Luck Value to it.

Today he has 66 points, more than enough.

Wu An let go of Gu Anran and asked: "What do you use to gather seafood?"

Gu Anran took out the clip and gloves: "This."

Wu An separately added Luck Value to her, consuming 7 points of Luck Value.

"Women."

Indeed, it affects his sword-drawing speed.

He also added Luck Value to himself, leaving only 38 points of Luck Value for today.