CHAPTER 71: CHAPTER 71: UNLUCKY GAO LEI

"Don’t dare, don’t dare..." Chen Wenjun shook his head vigorously, "If you don’t believe me, you can ask the owner of Guoxing Restaurant. I deliver fish and shrimp there every day. Previously, Guoxing Restaurant took a big fish weighing over ten jin, which I sold.

Besides, my wife also cooks for Boss Huang, who works on road construction. The meals for more than twenty people are bought from us. Every early morning, I have to set up a stall at the Tian market, and other times I’m in the water, either fishing, catching stone snails, or setting traps. Except for sleeping, I’m always busy making money; otherwise, I wouldn’t have everything I have now."

Wu Agui was dumbfounded. They became gangsters because they couldn’t work diligently and honestly. Listening to Chen Wenjun’s way of life made Wu Agui’s scalp tingle, unimaginable.

Gao Lei saw he was speaking sincerely and no longer doubted him, lit a cigarette, and left with Wu Agui.

The things were left on the boat.

Chen Wenjun didn’t want any entanglement with them and didn’t chase after them to return the things.

After they left, he took the bag into the cabin and opened it, finding a box of bird’s nest, a can of malted milk, four apples, and a bag of grapes.

Lin Qin was a bit surprised, "Why did they give such expensive things? I thought it was just some canned fruit or something."

Chen Wenjun was also a bit taken aback, "If I had known the things were so valuable, I would have chased after them to return them."

Lin Qin helplessly held her forehead, "Forget it, since they gave it voluntarily, let’s accept it. Just keep a distance from them in the future."

Chen Wenjun thought the same.

Wu Agui, already far away, asked, "Boss, do you think what Chen Wenjun said is true? If fishing is so profitable, the fishermen in Nanxi would have flooded the market!"

Gao Lei sneered, "Whether it’s true or not, we can ask at Guoxing Restaurant! Besides, I’m hungry too."

The two went to Guoxing Restaurant, and a waiter came to take their order.

Gao Lei: "Do you have fish and shrimp?"

Waiter: "Yes, we have crucian carp, bass, snakehead, grass carp, bighead carp, and silver carp. The shrimp is river shrimp, made into shrimp cakes. It’s a signature dish of our restaurant. Do you want to try it?"

Gao Lei frowned slightly, "Do you get these ingredients from a Dang person named Chen Wenjun?"

The waiter’s eyes changed instantly, and she put away her smile, "Are you here to eat?"

Seeing the waiter’s reaction, Gao Lei knew what Chen Wenjun said was true. He ordered a plate of shrimp cakes, a fish bone tofu soup, and a small plate of vegetables.

Zheng Guoxing came to serve the dishes, looked Gao Lei up and down, and asked without leaving a trace, "Are you friends of Wenjun?"

Gao Lei nodded, "Sort of! There was a misunderstanding before; he said he supplies fish and shrimp to your restaurant and told us to come for a meal."

"Is that so!" Zheng Guoxing sighed in relief, and his smile became more genuine, "Since Wenjun recommended you, I’ll give you a discount later."

Wu Agui couldn’t help but ask, "Boss, do you get all the fish and shrimp from him?"

"Yes!" Zheng Guoxing answered crisply this time.

Wu Agui took a deep breath, "Where does he get so much fish and shrimp to supply you?"

Zheng Guoxing laughed heartily, speaking mysteriously, "Just because others can’t do it doesn’t mean he can’t! Wenjun has always been lucky and very hardworking. I’ve heard he’s either setting up a stall or placing traps and fishing every day. He works so hard; who else would make money if not him?"

After getting the answer from Zheng Guoxing, Gao Lei no longer doubted but grew more depressed.

He ventured out to make big money, but so far, he only encountered troubles. He thought he could find a way to fortune through Chen Wenjun, even bought expensive items to approach him, but ended up being fooled again.

The more Gao Lei thought about it, the angrier he got, planning to settle scores with Zheng Aqiang. Last time, he only broke his leg; this time, cutting off his hand might be satisfying.

After finishing the meal, he immediately gathered his brothers to find Zheng Aqiang.

Arriving at the port, he saw several police officers guarding the riverbank.

Wu Agui instinctively shrank back, "Boss, should we go over later? It would be troublesome if the cops start watching us."

"What bad deeds did you do recently?" Gao Lei glared at Wu Agui angrily.

Wu Agui was startled and quickly shook his head, "No, no... I didn’t do anything."

"If you didn’t do anything, what are you afraid of! Go! Let’s see what’s going on." Gao Lei swaggered over with his men, coincidentally running into Shen Yunfeng coming down from the fishing boat.

Their eyes met, and Gao Lei turned to flee but was caught by Shen Yunfeng within a few strides, lifted by his collar.

"Behave yourself!"

Gao Lei struggled with a grimace, "Brother-in-law, I haven’t done anything wrong; why are you catching me?"

Shen Yunfeng chuckled angrily, "If you haven’t done anything wrong, why are you running? Tell me, is Zheng Aqiang’s death related to you?"

Gao Lei was shocked and spun around, "Zheng Aqiang is dead? How did he die?"

Shen Yunfeng looked at him deeply, his sharp eyes fixed on him, "You really don’t know?"

Gao Lei shook his head blankly, reacting after a while, protesting, "No! Why do you suspect me? I’m in a gang, not a mafia. Why put all the blame on me? Do I look easy to bully?"

Shen Yunfeng released his grip, rolling his eyes disdainfully and lighting another cigarette, "I’ve investigated, Zheng Aqiang’s legs were broken by people collecting debts. Some say it was you."

Gao Lei paused, feeling guilty for two seconds, then speaking justifiably, "So what if it was me? You pay your debts! It’s only right. He couldn’t pay back the money, so what’s wrong with breaking his legs! The rules of the streets, you officials can’t control that!"

"How dare you!" Shen Yunfeng’s eyes became harsher, and Gao Lei immediately shut his mouth.

Shen Yunfeng quickly finished a cigarette, seeing the team was ready to wrap up, and glared at Gao Lei angrily, "Zheng Aqiang drowned in the water, and his family can’t be contacted. When the coroner’s autopsy report comes out, you’ll pay for the funeral expenses."

"Me, pay?" Gao Lei seemed to hear something unbelievable, "Brother-in-law, are you crazy? I didn’t push him into the water. His drowning has nothing to do with me!"

Shen Yunfeng grabbed his collar again in anger, "Zheng Aqiang was a Dang person with excellent water skills. You broke his legs, leaving him no ability to save himself in the water. Dare you say you have no responsibility? Your dad is at a crucial moment now. If you affect his matters, how will you explain to your family?"

Gao Lei deflated instantly when confronted like this.

After Shen Yunfeng left, he lay on the ground, tearless and looking up at the sky, catching a glimpse of Qingyun Temple not far away, contemplating whether it’s his unlucky year and considering going to pray and dispel bad luck, and maybe ask the God of Wealth for some blessings.

Wu Agui cautiously approached to ask, "Boss, what do we do now? Do we... have to handle Zheng Aqiang’s burial?"

Gao Lei felt more exhausted.