Fu Wan looked over at the sound and was surprised for two seconds to see that it was Qian Xiaohua.
Seeing that Fu Wan, Ye Xiaocui and the others were all looking at her, Qian Xiaohua simply closed her eyes and made up her mind, deciding to throw caution to the wind.
"I'm not lying to you. Ever since I came back from my parents' home, my family's boat has been sitting idle."
I'm a woman and I don't dare to take my child out to sea, so I'm thinking of renting out or selling the boat.
Yesterday evening, I was thinking of checking if there was any diesel fuel left in the boat, and unexpectedly, I saw Fu Lao Er coming out of your boat.
Qian Xiaohua had only glanced at it casually, and at first she didn't think much of it when she saw Fu Lao Er, but after returning home, she found it increasingly strange.
The boat belonging to Fu Lao Er's family had already been sold to him long ago. His family and Fu Lao Er's family were like oil and water, so why would this person go to someone else's boat for no reason?
Moreover, she clearly remembered that Old Li was not at the dock; she didn't know if he was squatting in the outhouse or doing something else.
Thinking about it, she guessed that Fu Lao Er was going to do something immoral. However, she also had a grudge against Fu Lao Da Jia. She thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a good way to hint to Fu Lao Da Jia.
When Fu Wan and the others asked, Qian Xiaohua simply told them what she had seen.
After saying that, she added, as if afraid they wouldn't believe her, "It doesn't matter whether you believe me or not, but everything I'm saying is true."
After saying this, Qian Xiaohua mustered all her courage, picked up her bowl and vegetable basket, and left without looking back.
"Oh dear, that's just Xiaohua's temper."
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the aunt on the side quickly tried to smooth things over. Previously, Ye Xiaocui and Qian Xiaohua had a pretty good relationship, but ever since the two men had an accident at sea and Boss Fu returned safely, Qian Xiaohua seemed to have become a different person.
“Xiao Cui, you know Xiao Hua. She was confused before and did a lot of wrong things, but she has changed her ways now because we are all neighbors.”
Everyone here is a married woman, and seeing the two families of Yu Xiaocui and Qian Xiaohua fighting like before, everyone feels bad.
Wang Xiuer had said many things about Qian Xiaohua before, but she didn't think Qian Xiaohua was lying about what she just said.
Aunt Xiaohua
"That's right, I saw it too."
Fu Qing, who was originally looking down at picking vegetables, suddenly looked up and blurted out a comment.
“Not only Uncle Fu, but also Brother Da Laizi. I was digging for clams behind the rocks at the time.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Wan was also somewhat incredulous.
She had previously guessed it was Da Laizi, but Qian Xiaohua just said it was Fu Lao Er. She thought she had guessed wrong and felt a little embarrassed.
Now, hearing Fu Qing say this, it turns out that the problem with their own boat was caused by two people?
"Aqing, did you see it clearly?"
Wang Xiuer held her daughter's hand. As a mother, she knew best that Fu Qing never lied.
Sure enough, the next second, Fu Qing nodded, her clear eyes looking at Fu Wan.
“I saw them, it was Big Leper and Second Uncle.”
After he finished speaking, everyone was silent for two seconds. No one present was stupid. After a little guessing, they knew that what Fu Wan said about losing the crank handle was probably a lie.
When people return from a sea voyage, they usually take the crank handle home with them; they wouldn't leave it on the boat.
Besides, why would two people need to steal a crank handle?
Wang Xiuer immediately asked, "Awan, we're all family here. Tell us, what happened?"
Before Fu Wan could answer, the other two aunties beside her chimed in, "Yes, what happened?"
Seeing that everyone's concern seemed genuine, Fu Wan said directly, "Since everyone is here, I won't lie."
My crank handle wasn't stolen. But the belts on the engine and diesel engine of my boat were cut.
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing in shock.
"Such a thing is true! Wouldn't that delay our departure at sea?"
Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui exchanged wry smiles. Ye Xiaocui waved her hand and sighed, "Let alone going to sea, I'm glad I didn't."
"If we had only discovered this when we were out at sea, it would have been a disaster. You wouldn't believe it, that damned bastard didn't cut the belt completely, he just made a big gash in it."
Many of you will be going out to sea, and those engines roar and go incredibly fast. If they suddenly break down halfway through the trip, our family will be stranded at sea, completely helpless!
Fu Wan had no idea that the belt could be used in such a disgusting way, and she was very angry when she heard Ye Xiaocui say that.
The leather belt wasn't completely cut; isn't that a sneaky scheme to make sure they never come back from the sea?
Many aunties and older women were also furious upon hearing this, and when they connected this matter with what Qian Xiaohua and Fu Qing had just said, they understood everything.
"Those damned Fu Lao Er and Da Lai Zi, how come they always do such disgusting things!"
Wang Xiuer immediately started cursing, but Fu Wan calmed down after her anger subsided.
"Listen to us first, everyone. Our family will handle this matter. Please check your boats regularly before going out to sea, just in case someone tries to sabotage you like this."
After saying that, she didn't forget to tell everyone, "Don't spread this around, especially don't tell anyone about the money... Aunt Xiaohua and Aqing."
The two eyewitnesses were a widow living alone with her son and a little girl whose intelligence was similar to that of a child.
If they were to retaliate against Fu Da Laizi and Fu Lao Er, the consequences would be unimaginable.
After all, even a rabbit will bite when cornered, especially Fu Da Laizi. Everyone in the village knows how petty and vengeful he is!
Hearing Fu Wan say this, everyone patted their chests and assured her, and Wang Xiuer was especially grateful, as she hadn't even thought of this aspect.
Fu Qing seemed to understand but not quite, and turned around to clench her fists, saying, "Don't worry, Awan, I'm all grown up now, and I'm quite strong."
Anyone who bullies me, I'll beat them up!
After saying that, she thought for a moment and added, "If anyone bullies Awan, I'll beat them up too!"
Fu Wan was amused by her serious expression and immediately patted her hand.
"Don't worry, no one will bully me. Just take care of yourself and your mother."
"If anyone bullies you, tell me and I'll beat them up for you!"
The words of these two immediately put everyone at ease, but they also had some doubts. They wondered if Fu Lao Er and Fu Da Lai Zi would suffer retribution for doing such a thing, since they were all from the same village.
Having obtained the crucial information, Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui quickly selected the vegetables, then bid farewell to everyone and went home.
Not long after, Fu Ming and Fu Liang returned. Upon seeing Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui, they whispered the information they had obtained.
"I've found out, it's Fu Lao Er, and Fu Da Lai Zi!"
Seeing that Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui showed no surprise whatsoever, Fu Ming immediately became somewhat displeased.
"Don't you want to know how they got together and why they attacked our ship?"
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