Fisherwoman: After my divorce, I became rich by fishing at sea

Chapter 492 Inquiring for Information

Upon hearing this, Boss Fu immediately looked at Fu Wan.

"Is there something wrong with the boat?"

Fu Wan didn't share Boss Fu's concerns. She suspected that since they had previously agreed with the shipyard to deliver the goods before the New Year, and now that November was already mid-November, perhaps the shipyard was planning to deliver the goods earlier than planned?

"Dad, go answer the phone first, and we'll talk when you come back."

Boss Fu nodded randomly and then ran towards the village committee.

Seeing that Boss Fu had gone to the village committee, Fu Ming walked back and forth twice, still feeling uncomfortable.

Fujia Village was where they were born and raised, and Fu Ming was very familiar with everyone in the village. In the past, the village was harmonious, and although there were some minor frictions, there were few major conflicts.

Now that his own boat's belt had been cut for no reason, he felt uncomfortable no matter how he thought about it.

"No, Awan, I have to go and ask around."

Thinking that there was someone in the village doing bad things in secret, Fu Ming was filled with anger and wanted to find that person.

Fu Wan didn't stop him, but said calmly, "Brother, don't get too angry. Why don't you and Brother Liang go ask the brothers in the village if they've seen anything unusual at the dock recently?"

My mother and I will go back and talk to the aunts to see if anyone saw anyone approaching our boat."

Without evidence, there is no way to identify who did it. Even if they guess it was Fu Dalaizi, they cannot wrongly accuse a good person.

Similarly, they will not let a bad guy go.

After hearing what Fu Wan said, Ye Xiaocui, who had just returned, also thought it made sense. She met Boss Fu on the road, and seeing that he was in a hurry, she asked him where he was going.

Boss Fu didn't want to hide this matter, so he told Ye Xiaocui about it immediately.

Not only that, he also asked Ye Xiaocui to come back and stop Fu Ming.

As a father, he is not unaware of his son's character.

If you beat someone up without any reason, paying compensation is the least of your worries, but being reported to the police station and sent to jail is a big deal.

Seeing that his family members were all persuading him like this, Fu Ming also came to his senses.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll go ask Aliang right now!"

Seeing this, Fu Wan nodded in satisfaction and took the basket of vegetables from Ye Xiaocui.

"Mom, let's go pick some vegetables under the tree. There are many aunts there."

At this time, many aunts who went out to work in the fields came back. Some of them were picking vegetables under the tree as Fu Wan said, while others were mending fishing nets.

The aunties and grannies in the village form the strongest intelligence network. Nothing that happens in the village escapes their eyes.

Qian Xiaohua, who was sitting there picking vegetables, was stunned when she saw Fu Wan and Ye Xiaocui coming over with vegetable baskets.

The aunt beside them saw Fu Wan and the others coming over and hurriedly greeted them, "Hey, Awan, why are you here with us today?"

Fu Wan smiled playfully, "I'm just bored, don't you want to hear what the aunts are talking about?"

Although Fu Wan rarely comes here to join in the fun, the aunts and sisters still remember her kindness in teaching them the bamboo tube trap.

He immediately packed up his things and made room for her and Ye Xiaocui.

Qian Xiaohua was the same, but she felt a little embarrassed facing Fu Wan, so she simply lowered her head and peeled the beans in her hand.

Seeing Fu Wan really pick up the vegetables in the basket and start picking them, the aunts beside her couldn't help but ask questions.

"Awan, I heard from others that your family has contracted some sea area and is planning to engage in aquaculture. Is this true?"

Fu Wan knew they were quick to get the news, but she hadn't expected it to happen this quickly. She had just completed the paperwork yesterday, and seeing the puzzled expressions on the faces of these aunts, she figured they all knew.

But that's okay. Fu Wan nodded affirmatively, "Yes, didn't the village chief say a while ago that there would be a fishing ban, so I thought I'd give it a try and see if I could raise some seafood."

The rumor was confirmed, and the aunts looked at each other in bewilderment. The aunt next door even advised immediately, "Awan, raising sea cucumbers is too risky. These aren't chickens, ducks, or geese. How can they be so easy to raise?"

Knowing that the aunts were worried about her, Fu Wan gave her a reassuring smile, "Aunt, don't worry about this. I've contacted the Fisheries Bureau, and an expert will be here in the next two days."

"He will teach us how to raise them when the time comes. If you are interested, you can come and learn together!"

Hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing. Qian Xiaohua's eyes lit up, but then she thought about her relationship with Fu Wan, and her eyes dimmed again.

Wang Xiuer couldn't wait to ask, "Awan, is what you said true?"

Fu Wan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Auntie, why would I lie to you about this? If you're willing, let Sister Qing come and learn from me. I'll pay her a salary and guarantee that she can learn it!"

As soon as these words came out, Wang Xiuer stood up and said, "Awan, you can't lie to me. I really want to take your words seriously."

Fu Wan waved her hand and said, "I'm not going to lie to you. The sea area I contracted is not small, and I plan to recruit some people.

Not only Auntie and Ah Qing, but also anyone else in the village who is interested, I want one too."

Seeing that Fu Wan didn't seem to be joking, the other aunts were immediately moved.

Someone immediately asked, "Awan, how much do you charge per month for hiring this person?"

Fu Wan thought for a moment and said, "Thirty yuan a month. If the seafood farming goes well, there will be a bonus at the end of the year."

Thirty dollars a month is much cheaper than moving goods at the dock.

After all, I work so hard moving goods at the dock that I don’t even earn 30 yuan for a month.

Seeing that they were all eager to try, Fu Wan couldn't help but state her request.

"I want people who are good at swimming and have patience. Seafood farming requires a lot of work on the sea, and it takes a lot of effort in the early stages.

If you come here just to mess around, I won’t welcome you.”

Wang Xiuer nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Ever since Fu Qing fell into the sea and nearly drowned, the child has been practicing every day and is now very good at swimming.

But there was no man in the family, and 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 seafood farming might be the job that her daughter could do to support herself in the future.

Thirty yuan a month, even if she can no longer work in the future, Wang Xiuer is confident that her daughter can support herself.

The most important thing is that Wang Xiuer trusts Fu Wan, and her daughter will not be bullied if she follows her.

Noticing the increasingly fiery looks the aunts were giving her, Fu Wan pretended to be indifferent and asked, "Aunts, I came here today to listen to everyone's conversation, and I also have something I want to ask you."

"My family recently lost the handle of their boat, and I don't know who took it. You were at the dock recently. Has anyone seen it?"

After these words were spoken, everyone was silent for two seconds. Then a voice emerged:

"Did Fu Lao Er take it? I saw him yesterday."