The watermelon had clearly been soaked in well water, and it tasted quite cool. After eating several pieces, Wu An took out the money that had been divided up. According to his plan, since the fish were caught together, they should be divided equally this time, and the accounts could be settled according to contributions later.
In his previous life, he was hated by everyone, except for Aqing, who still treated him like a human being. Even after many years of not seeing each other, she still called him brother when they met again.
Aqing treated him like an older brother, and he treated Aqing like a half-brother.
When Aqing saw so much money, she shouted, "Brother, what are you doing?"
"I already said it's free."
"I don't want anything you say."
"Oh, right, my mom just cooked all the fish, and we can't finish it all. It won't taste good left overnight either. Why don't you keep some and we can eat some together?"
Wu An listened in silence. Who said A Qing was stupid?
He finished the watermelon in his hand, wiped his mouth, and said, "Even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Let's each pay one share. I borrowed the fishing gear, so that's one share. I chose the fishing spot, so that's one share."
"Then you can take a quarter."
Aqing shook her head again: "No, no."
"I haven't caught as many fish as you."
"You're not just anyone, I don't want to take advantage of you."
Wu An said sternly, "Aqing, listen to me!"
"This isn't something we two brothers are joking around with."
"From now on, we'll be fishermen, making a living from the sea. This is our career!"
Do you understand what a career is?
Aqing nodded, seemingly confused.
Regardless of whether he understood or not, Wu An continued, "Since it's a career, you can't be confused about it."
Aqing nodded: "Brother, I'll listen to you."
"Then I'll take these."
As he spoke, he took out two red banknotes and said, "I don't want any more."
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have earned a single penny."
"Brother, please don't give me any more money. I don't feel comfortable taking it."
Wu An nodded: "Okay."
"From now on, when we go out to sea to fish and explore the sea, you'll always get 10% of the catch."
"You can discuss this with your mother."
Aqing nodded.
After finishing the watermelon, he left half of it. Aqing said he wanted him to stay for dinner, and he didn't stand on ceremony.
He's already trying to turn over a new leaf. Once he's reformed, his father, brother, and sister-in-law will definitely take him back to their extended family. When he gets home, he'll have plenty to eat and drink. So, he should take advantage of this opportunity while he can.
Not long after, Li Juan's voice came from the kitchen: "Clear the table, dinner is ready."
Wu An helped tidy up.
Go to the kitchen to get plates, bowls, and chopsticks.
Don't ask him why they're so familiar.
The folding table wasn't big; it couldn't hold all the plates. There was steamed sea bass, braised black sea bream, stir-fried water spinach, stir-fried shredded potatoes, and a rice cooker of stewed tofu soup on the floor.
Four dishes and a soup, fresh, fragrant and rich.
Aqing said, "Mom, this is the money I earned."
He slapped two hundred yuan on the table.
Li Juan glanced at the money and smiled, "Okay, I'll keep it for you."
She picked up the money, stood up, and put it in a metal box.
This money is different from other money.
It was earned by my son.
She needs to save it carefully.
Aqing laughed and said, "Mom, it's not that big of a deal with just this little bit of money."
"My brother and I are going to go beach fishing another day. This metal box probably can't hold all the money I earn."
Li Juan said, "Don't brag."
"I'll earn it first and show it to Mom."
"The metal box won't fit, so Mom will buy a safe to keep at home."
Despite her bluntness, she was secretly delighted.
My son is ambitious and wants to make money; that's more important than anything else.
Wu An said, "No need to change the date."
"Auntie, I need to ask you again, when will the tide go out tonight?"
"I plan to take Aqing to the mudflats to go beachcombing."
The mudflats are near the sea.
After the tide recedes, the area is covered in silt, which is full of treasures. Clams, blood clams, razor clams, and other seafood are the most common, as are sea snails, crabs, and scallops.
He didn't act on a whim.
The reason he said he wanted to go to the mudflats was because, in his previous life, when he was fleeing the small fishing village in a sorry state, there was a "crab migration" in the mudflats, and someone happened to discover it and made a fortune.
Because it was so long ago, his memory is a bit hazy. He remembers that the "crab migration" happened under very special circumstances, which caused a lot of discussion among the villagers.
At the time, he was also very envious, feeling that God was being unfair. Why wasn't it him who discovered it? He could have made a fortune that way and wouldn't have had to run away.
He thought he should go and take a look now.
If you're lucky enough to run into them, you could snatch them away.
If he doesn't encounter it, it doesn't matter. He's no longer the same naive person he once was. The ocean is rich in resources and full of treasures. Rock fishing, beachcombing, pumping water, and fishing at sea are all good ways to make money.
With this accessory, making money is a piece of cake.
Li Juan said, "Why go beachcombing at night? It's too dangerous."
"It's too dark on the beach at night. Even when it's a full moon, you can't see anyone if you go too far away. If something happens, you won't know how to help."
"Don't end up losing yourself to the sea without finding anything."
Wu An put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "I will be careful."
"I've heard that many villagers also go to the beach at night to catch seafood."
"If we can't catch the sea, Ah Qing and I will come back."
"Auntie, Qing and I have sworn to do honest work, be good people, and work hard to make money. You have to support us."
Li Juan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay."
"The tide will recede around 1 a.m.
"Don't just say nice things, you might not be able to get up later."
Aqing shouted, "Get up, get up!"
"I just won't sleep."
Hehehe.
Wu An gave a thumbs up: "Now who can tell the difference between you and Einstein?"
Aqing scratched her head: "Huh?"
Wu An coughed and said, "I'm just praising your wit."
Aqing suddenly realized: "Yes, yes, yes, I know, Einstein, the great scientist."
Li Juan said, "Don't just talk."
"Eat quickly, eat quickly."
"Ah An, try what your auntie makes and see if it suits your taste."
"Serve the fish soup first, and by the time you've finished eating, the soup will be cold."
soon.
The dishes on the table were disappearing very quickly.
Two fish and two plates of vegetables were eaten clean, and only half a pot of fish soup remained. After finishing his meal, Wu An burped contentedly, and then felt sleepy.
After eating and drinking my fill, I just want to lie down.
I helped clear the dishes, and checked the time on the clock on Ah Qing's wall. It was already 8:30 pm. I yawned and said goodbye, then went home in a daze and fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
He dreamt of many things, of two lifetimes intertwined, tossing and turning. In his dream, Ah Qing kept calling him, even though she was right in front of him, she kept calling "Brother, Brother, Brother".
"What are you shouting for?"
"I'm not deaf."
Wu An suddenly sat up, and when he saw that he was on the bed, he realized that he was dreaming. He could still hear A Qing calling from outside.
Shaking his head, he got up to open the door.
Wearing a headlamp and carrying a bucket with tongs and a shovel—the tools for beachcombing—Aqing said, "Brother, you're finally awake."
"His snoring is so loud, I can hear it even from outside."
"Anyone who didn't know better would think it was thunder."
Wu An thought that snoring wasn't too tiring; he was just exhausted from being reborn after traversing the river of history. Too lazy to waste words with A Qing, he asked, "What time is it?"
Aqing shouted, "I left home at around 1:10."
Early the next morning.
The system must have been refreshed.
He grabbed the tongs from the bucket.
Luck value: 33 (18).
Object: Beachcombing clips (+).
Description: This is a clip used to catch seafood while beachcombing. With a bit of luck, it has a chance to catch seafood in areas where there is seafood. The more luck you have, the less likely the seafood will escape.
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