There was no problem, of course. The next morning, when Fu Wan took the children to school, she told them that she was going out to sea that night. Fu Ling and the other woman were already used to it, so they didn't make a fuss.
After Fu Wan returned home from the camp, Fu Laoda and the others began to gradually move the equipment needed for the sea trip onto the ship.
Many villagers witnessed this back-and-forth commotion.
"Ah Wan, Ah Wan, can I go out to sea with you guys too?"
Fu Wan had just stepped out to go to the dock when Fu Qing, who had run over, grabbed her arm.
She patted Fu Qing's hand with amusement, "How did you know we were going out to sea?"
Fu Qing pouted, looking unconvinced. "Sister Fang told me that she doesn't have time to play with me these days, so she's going to go fishing with you."
"Sister Fang is so silly! If I go out to sea with you, we can play together!"
"Ah Wan, don't you think so?"
This clever girl made Fu Wan laugh.
"Ah Qing is the smartest, but this time we're not going to be back from the sea in just one day."
"A trip like this will take several days. If you come with us, your mother will worry."
To everyone's surprise, Fu Qing shook his head nonchalantly upon hearing this, "My mother knows about this. I told her, and she agreed to let me go to sea with you!"
This was strange. Fu Wan couldn't believe her. Just then, Wang Xiuer came running over, panting.
"Oh dear, this brat is running so fast, I almost couldn't catch up with him."
She leaned against the wall, patting her chest. Fu Wan quickly invited her in, "Auntie, you look so tired. Come in and have some water."
Wang Xiuer didn't stand on ceremony and immediately led Fu Qing into the house, following Fu Wan.
"Ah Wan, are you planning to go out to sea today?"
Fu Wan nodded and poured her a glass of water.
“Auntie, Aqing has been going astray lately. She just told me that you agreed to let her come to sea with me. I said, how could that be possible…”
"I actually agree."
Fu Wan was taken aback. Wang Xiuer finished her water and asked somewhat shyly, "Wan, what do you think of Qing's work?"
Fu Wan had gone beachcombing with Fu Qing before, and to be honest, her energy and hands-on skills were no less than those of an ordinary person.
It's even better.
"Auntie, what are you saying? If Aqing wasn't good at work, I wouldn't have let her help me with the livestock farming, would I?"
Wang Xiuer was also a little proud when she heard this, "That's right, although my daughter is a bit childish, she is very down-to-earth when it comes to doing things."
Moreover, she can take care of herself. Yesterday afternoon she told me that she wanted to work on your ship with Comrade Fang.
I've been thinking about this for most of the night. The child is older now, and she really needs to get some experience. Awan, can you give her that opportunity?
Fu Wan poured a glass of sugar water for Fu Qing, who was watching eagerly.
“Auntie, I’m not going to mince words with you. We’ve been going out to sea for a long time, look at all these fishing nets outside, it’ll take at least a week.”
"Would you be willing to go a week without seeing Aqing?"
Now it was Wang Xiuer's turn to be stunned. She had known that Fu Wan and the others were going to go out to sea, but she thought it would only be for one night. She thought that her daughter wanted to try it, so she let her go.
Even without a salary.
She also felt at ease following Fu Wan.
But this trip would last six or seven days. And to be honest, Fu Qing had never been away from her for such a long time since she was born.
"How about I go out on the ship too?"
Before Fu Wan could answer her, Wang Xiuer shook her head again, "No, I'm busy in the fields these days, I can't be away for such a long time."
But seeing Fu Qing's expectant eyes, the elderly mother Wang Xiuer couldn't bear to disappoint her child.
"Aqing, are you sure you want to go to sea with Wan and the others? This isn't a short trip; I'm worried you'll cause Wan trouble..."
"No trouble at all, I won't trouble Awan. I can work and I can sort the fish."
I can also go fishing!
Fu Qing spoke with such conviction that Fu Wan couldn't bear to refuse her.
Wang Xiuer rubbed her temples. "Awan, look... why don't you let her go? Aqing's personality is like her father's, a bit stubborn."
If I hadn't let her go, I was really afraid she would sneak off to the dock in the middle of the night.
It doesn't matter whether I get paid or not, I just need you to keep an eye on her for me.
Fu Wan hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. She was also a mother, and she could understand Wang Xiuer's intentions.
Moreover, Fu Qing is indeed very serious when she does things. To be honest, she doesn't think Fu Qing is any different from others.
"Alright, then Auntie will go back and pack two sets of clothes for her, along with matching rubber shoes, and have her come over with Fang Min later."
"Okay, sure!"
Wang Xiuer agreed and turned to lead Fu Qing back.
Fu Qing looked back at Fu Wan as she walked, "Wan, remember to wait for me!"
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
After Wang Xiuer left, Ye Xiaocui happened to return from Jiang Chunlan's place.
Ye Xiaocui was a little puzzled when she saw Wang Xiuer pulling Fu Qing along.
"What brings your Aunt Wang here? Is there something you need?"
"Oh, Aqing wants to go to sea with me. Aunt Wang came to discuss it with me."
Ye Xiaocui was shocked, "Aqing went to the open sea with you?"
“Ah Wan, this is no joke.”
Fu Wan patted her hand, "I know, Mother, Aqing is still capable of doing chores."
"The main problem is, you didn't see the way she looked at me; I really couldn't say no."
Ye Xiaocui was also helpless. She thought about how Fu Qing had been busy with Wang Xiuer before, and how she could go beachcombing with the children all by herself.
She couldn't help but nag again, "Alright, then you guys have to keep a close eye on her and make sure she doesn't get too close to the side of the boat."
"I know about this. I'll talk to Fang Min and the others about it later and tell them to be more careful."
Hearing that Fang Min was there, Ye Xiaocui breathed a sigh of relief.
She had witnessed Fang Min's skills firsthand, so keeping an eye on Fu Qing would be no problem at all.
Before they knew it, it was noon. Before setting off, Ye Xiaocui didn't forget to make some pancakes for Fu Wan and the others. However, when Fu Wan saw Ye Xiaocui about to put eggs into the pan, her brain nearly exploded.
"Mom, why are you boiling these eggs?"
"Eggs are a good thing. If you get hungry later, you can have them to tide you over."
Fu Wan couldn't help but rub her temples. "Mom, what kind of weather is this on the ship? There's no refrigerator. If all of this were cooked, it would definitely have gone bad."
"It...it can still stink?"
"Of course it stinks! If you forget about it, it might even get infested with maggots!"
Just imagining the scene of eggs infested with maggots, not to mention Fu Wan, even Ye Xiaocui couldn't help but frown.
"Then...then we won't cook it?"
Fu Wan quickly waved her hand, "No need to cook it. If it's really necessary, just give me a bowl and put some raw ones in it. I'll put a couple in when I'm cooking on the boat."
Oh, and don't forget to pack some vegetables and peppers from the backyard, especially cabbage and bok choy. These kinds of vegetables keep for a long time; even without a refrigerator on the ship, they can last for several days outside!
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