Wu An didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
Gu Anran is "downwardly compatible," but he can also "seek upwards."
Gu Anran is able to "be compatible with those below her station" because she has high emotional intelligence. She started doing business after graduating from high school, and she is quick-witted. Over the years, she has met all sorts of people.
She knows how to get along with people.
That's good.
In his previous life, even if he had some interaction with Gu Anran, it wouldn't have been as natural and harmonious as it is now.
All of this stems from a two-way exchange of emotional intelligence and experience.
Ah Qing returned after circling around and called out, "Brother, there aren't many snails around here. I only found a few after searching all around."
"There are plenty of oysters, but they're a bit hard to crack open."
Wu An looked towards the beach further away, where he had dug up a lot of clams before, which Gu Anran had bought for him, and which had brought him and Gu Anran closer together.
Gu Anran said, "There are quite a lot of people over there, and they are all from my village."
Wu An shook his head and said, "Then forget it."
"Keep working here."
"Crack open more oysters, and fry them when we get home."
It only gives you 15 points of luck, not worth the effort.
Increase your luck value.
Wu An made an excuse to see what Gu Anran used to crack oysters. It was a homemade tool that looked simple but was quite convenient for cracking oysters.
He casually added 2 points to his luck.
No reward is sought.
It can be considered a long-term investment.
Wu An felt that one day there would definitely be unexpected rewards.
Walking on the rocks was difficult. They were irregular in shape and covered with seaweed and moss, making them very slippery. Fortunately, there were oyster shells with the meat removed on them, which increased the friction. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to even stand on them, let alone walk on them.
Wu An walked a little further away, and after he stood firm, he looked at the dense oysters on the reef. Some had been knocked off, while others had not.
This thing is like an inexhaustible resource.
It grows very quickly after being tapped, even more vigorously than chives.
With a screwdriver in hand, the oyster shell is pried open with a "squeak," and the conch meat is separated with a dig. The meat is then tossed into the bucket.
Don't worry about it being dirty; you'll have to wash it when you get home.
Wu An held the screwdriver, his movements swift and precise, stabbing the screwdriver so that once it was in place, there was absolutely no need for a second strike.
Without a bit of luck, it would be impossible to achieve such a smooth finish.
Occasionally, Aqing would shout from afar, "Brother, I dug up a really big one, it's half the size of my palm, so fat!"
Wu An smiled.
He often finds quite large oysters here, which look almost the same as farmed oysters.
It's probably also thanks to luck.
After digging for half an hour, Wu An straightened up and stretched. His bones were cracking and his back was aching. Although it hadn't been long, working like this for so long was really tiring.
Gu Anran was still busy.
Despite her tall and slender appearance, Gu Anran is actually quite strong and has impressive stamina.
Now look at Aqing.
I can't believe it, this guy is cracking open oysters and eating them at the same time.
Eat it raw.
Many villagers here like this kind of food and find it novel, but Wu An is indifferent.
An hour later.
He called Ah Qing over for a drink of water and, in doing so, boosted her luck.
After drinking the water, Aqing said happily, "Brother, oysters are actually quite easy to crack."
Wu An nodded.
Fresh oyster meat is available in the market, and can sell for at least seven or eight yuan per pound.
Aqing glanced at his bucket and exclaimed, "Brother, you've already dug almost half a bucket!"
Wu An smiled and said, "I accidentally started tapping too fast."
Aqing said, "I'm not resting anymore. I've only dug up a little over half a bucket. I need to hurry up and dig more."
Wu An didn't say anything. Actually, if Aqin hadn't been eating while working, she probably wouldn't have gotten much more than him.
Villagers nearby were also digging for oysters, and they couldn't help but roll their eyes when they heard Wu An and A Qing's conversation.
Look at Wu An and A Qing's big buckets, and then look at the water ladle in your hand.
They dug for a long time, but the water ladle wasn't even full. They had almost dug half a bucket.
"How are they so amazing!"
The villagers grumbled to themselves as they continued to shuck oysters.
The area is large enough, and there are plenty of oysters. However, it is also quite dangerous, so not many villagers come here to harvest oysters, and there is no competition among them.
Digging a lot is a skill.
I may be envious, but there's nothing to fuss about.
After working until a little after five o'clock, my luck ran out, and the oysters started to become difficult to crack. Sometimes I had to slip and it would take several tries to crack them off.
Lower back pain, hand cramps.
Wu An glanced at the half-full bucket of oysters and decisively stopped.
He called Ah Qing over.
Aqing came over carrying a bucket, which was half full.
Gu Anran, wiping her sweat, came over and asked, "Are you planning to rest?"
Wu An nodded.
Gu Anran brushed the sweat-dampened hair from her forehead behind her ear and said, "I also plan to go back. These oysters still need to be processed. I'll set up a stall to sell oyster omelets tomorrow."
Wu An was somewhat surprised: "You really do sell whatever you have."
Gu Anran said, "Yes, although it's not a fixed schedule, I have quite a few repeat customers. Everyone knows that the things I sell are fresh."
"If you only sell one type of food, business won't be as good."
"After all, you get tired of eating too much."
She looked at Wu An and A Qing's buckets and said, "You guys dug up a lot."
"The same old rules."
"10 yuan per jin (500g)".
Wu An nodded and said, "I'll keep some, and sell the rest to you."
Gu Anran went back to ride her bicycle.
Overweight.
Together, Wu An and A Qing had 63 jin of oyster meat, which cost 630 yuan. Wu An took the money and gave A Qing 100 yuan.
Aqing said, "Brother, that's too much."
Wu An said, "Take it. Use the extra money to buy cigarettes; consider it a perk."
Aqing was a little confused, but she knew that listening to her brother was the right thing to do. She wiped her hands on her clothes and took the money.
Wu An looked at Gu Anran and asked, "If we're making oyster omelets, can you manage the workload?"
Unlike other oyster omelets that can be marinated or braised in advance, oyster omelets need to be fried fresh.
Gu Anran said, "My grandma will help me."
Wu An nodded and said no more. He greeted A Qing and walked into the village.
We encountered many villagers still gathering seafood along the way, and quite a few of them greeted us.
Aqing found it strange: "Brother, why did everyone rush to smile when they saw us?"
Wu An shook his head.
Who knows?
Aqing was incredibly curious, so she went over and chatted with the people. She then cheerfully caught up with Wu An and said, "Brother, it turns out everyone is afraid of you. Before, everyone was saying a lot of bad things about us in a sarcastic way, and now they're all afraid of your revenge."
Wu An suddenly realized.
They're overthinking it; he doesn't have the time or inclination to take revenge on so many people.
But whether it's a good thing or a bad thing to be feared by others like this is hard to say.
Ah Qing said smugly, "It'll definitely work if I mention your name in our village from now on."
Wu An told him to stop talking nonsense, and as they walked to the fork in the road, he said, "Come find me at the old house tomorrow morning after you get up."
"We're going to town tomorrow. We have a lot to do, including testing the boat."
"Brother, I'll bring you breakfast." Aqing waved happily and carried the bucket home.
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