Upon hearing this, Boss Fu and Fu Wan immediately exchanged a glance.
"Is there something wrong with the boat?"
Fu Wan didn't share Fu Laoda's concerns. She speculated that since the original agreement with the shipyard was for delivery before the new year, and it was already mid-November, perhaps the shipyard was planning to deliver ahead of schedule?
"Dad, go answer this phone first, we'll talk when you get back."
Fu Laoda nodded haphazardly, then ran towards the village committee.
Seeing that Fu Laoda had gone to the village committee, Fu Ming paced back and forth in the same spot twice, still feeling uneasy.
Fu Family Village was their native place, and Fu Ming knew every single person in the village very well. In the past, the village was harmonious, and although there were some minor frictions, there were very few major conflicts.
Now that his own boat's leather straps have been cut for no reason, he feels extremely uncomfortable.
"No, Awan, I have to go and find out more."
Thinking that someone in the village was secretly causing trouble, Fu Ming was filled with anger and wanted to find that person.
Fu Wan didn't stop him, but calmly said, "Brother, don't get too worked up. Why don't you and Brother Liang go ask the brothers in the village if they've encountered anything strange at the dock recently?"
My mother and I went back to talk to the other aunties to see if anyone had seen anyone approach our boat.
Without evidence, there's no way to pinpoint who did it. Even if they suspect it was Fu Da Laizi, they can't wrong an innocent person.
Similarly, they will not let a bad person go unpunished.
Hearing what Fu Wan said, Ye Xiaocui, who had just returned, also thought it made sense. She ran into Boss Fu on the way and, seeing that he was in a hurry, asked him where he was going.
Fu Laoda didn't intend to hide this matter and immediately told Ye Xiaocui about it.
Not only that, but he also sent Ye Xiaocui back to stop Fu Ming.
He knew perfectly well what kind of person his son was.
If you accidentally beat someone up without knowing the facts, paying compensation later is a minor issue; being sued and ending up in jail is a much bigger problem.
Seeing that his family members were all trying to persuade him, Fu Ming finally understood.
"Okay, we'll do it your way. I'll go find Ah Liang and ask him right now!"
Seeing this, Fu Wan nodded in satisfaction and casually took the vegetable basket from Ye Xiaocui's hand.
"Mom, let's go pick vegetables under the tree. There are plenty of aunties there."
Many of the women who had gone out to work in the fields had returned by this time. Some were picking vegetables under the trees, just as Fu Wan had said, while others were mending fishing nets.
The village aunties and grandmas form the most robust intelligence network; nothing in the village can escape their keen eyes.
When Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui came over with vegetable baskets, Qian Xiaohua, who was sitting there picking vegetables, was stunned for a moment.
When the auntie next to her saw Fu Wan and the others coming over, she quickly greeted them, "Oh, what brings you here today, Wan?"
Fu Wan smiled mischievously, "I'm just bored and want to hear what the aunties are talking about."
Although Fu Wan rarely came here to join in the fun, the aunties and grandmas still remembered her kindness in teaching them how to use the bamboo tube trap.
He immediately packed his things and made room for her and Ye Xiaocui.
Qian Xiaohua was the same, but she was a little embarrassed in front of Fu Wan, so she simply lowered her head and peeled the beans in her hand.
Seeing that Fu Wan had indeed picked up the vegetables from the basket and started picking them, the aunties standing nearby couldn't help but ask questions.
"Ah Wan, I heard from others that your family has contracted a sea area and is planning to do aquaculture. Is that true?"
Fu Wan knew they were quick to spread information, but she hadn't expected it to be this fast. She had only completed the formalities yesterday, and seeing the uniform look of confusion on the faces of these women, she guessed they already knew.
But that doesn't matter. Fu Wan nodded affirmatively, "Yes, didn't the village chief say a while ago that there would be a fishing ban? So I was thinking of trying to see if I could raise some seafood."
The rumors were confirmed, and the aunties looked at each other in dismay. The auntie next door immediately advised, "Awan, raising sea bass is too risky. It's not like raising chickens, ducks, or geese. It's not that easy."
Knowing that her aunts were worried about her, Fu Wan gave them a reassuring smile, "Auntie, don't worry about it. I've contacted the Fisheries Administration Bureau, and experts will be coming over in the next couple of days."
"He will teach us how to raise them. If any of you aunties are interested, you can come and learn together!"
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing. Qian Xiaohua's eyes lit up, but then, thinking about her relationship with Fu Wan, her eyes dimmed again.
Wang Xiuer, however, couldn't wait to ask, "Awan, is what you're saying true?"
Fu Wan was both amused and exasperated. "Auntie, why would I lie to you about this? If you're willing, you can have Sister Qing come and learn from me. I'll pay her a salary and guarantee she'll learn!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiuer immediately stood up. "Awan, you can't lie to your aunt. I'm going to take this seriously."
Fu Wan waved her hand, "I'm not lying to you, the sea area I've contracted is quite large, and I'm planning to hire some people."
"Not just my aunt and Aqing, I want to go with anyone else in the village who's interested."
Seeing that Fu Wan didn't seem to be joking, the other aunties were immediately tempted.
Someone immediately asked, "Ah Wan, how much do you charge per month for this job?"
Fu Wan thought for a moment and said, "Thirty yuan a month. If the seafood farming goes smoothly, there will be a bonus at the end of the year."
Thirty yuan a month, that's much more cost-effective than moving goods at the dock.
After all, working at the docks unloading goods is exhausting; you might not even earn thirty yuan a month.
Seeing the eagerness on their faces, Fu Wan couldn't help but state her own request.
"I need people who are good swimmers and have patience. Aquaculture involves working on the sea, and the initial stages of aquaculture definitely require a lot of effort."
If you're just here to coast along, I don't welcome you.
Wang Xiuer nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. Ever since Fu Qing fell into the sea and almost drowned, the child had been practicing every day and was now a very good swimmer.
However, since there were no men in the family, Wang Xiuer didn't dare to let Fu Qing go out to sea alone. So when she heard Fu Wan's words, Wang Xiuer immediately thought that this seafood farming might be the job her daughter would have to support herself in the future.
With a monthly salary of thirty yuan, Wang Xiuer was confident that her daughter could support herself even if she could no longer work.
Most importantly, Wang Xiuer trusts Fu Wan, and her daughter won't be bullied if she works for her.
Noticing the increasingly intense gazes from the women, Fu Wan feigned indifference and asked, "Aunties, actually, the reason I came here today to listen to everyone talk is because there's something I'd like to ask you all."
"The crank handle of my boat recently went missing, and I don't know who took it. Has anyone seen it at the dock recently?"
After a brief silence, everyone fell silent for two seconds. Then a voice broke out:
"Was it taken by Fu Lao Er? I saw him yesterday."
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