Beachcombing: The beach is full of amazing seafood, but my wife won't let me get out of bed!

Wu Sui's outstretched hand, which was about to teach him how to use the clutch, froze in mid-air.

A burst of laughter suddenly erupted in the courtyard.

Chen Yang laughed so hard he almost fell over, pointing at Wu Sui's empty hands and teasing him.

"Brother Sui, you've come at a really bad time. Big Brother's a seasoned pro!"

Wu Sui reluctantly withdrew his hand, wiped it on his trouser leg, and put it in his pocket.

He had forgotten that his older brother used to work on ocean-going ships and even delivered goods to people at the seafood market in town.

I already knew how to ride a motorcycle, so I didn't need anyone to teach me.

Wu Gang walked around in the open space in front of the gate, then turned around and waved to the courtyard.

"Little Tiger, Ya Ya, come here quickly!"

Little Tiger couldn't contain himself any longer and dashed out in a flash.

Ya Ya also took small steps, closely following behind her brother, her little face flushed with excitement.

Wu Gang picked up Ya Ya and placed her on the gas tank in front of him. He then picked up Xiao Hu and placed him on the back seat, telling him to hold on tight to his waist.

Wang Feng poked her head out of the kitchen, holding a spatula covered in scallions.

"Where are you going? Dinner's almost ready."

Without turning his head, Wu Gang twisted the accelerator hard with his right hand.

"The new car needs to be broken in, so I'll take the kids for a spin."

Before he could finish speaking, the motorcycle had already sped off, leaving only the smell of gasoline behind.

Wang Feng stomped her feet in anger, holding up a spatula.

"That brat, he's such a grown man, yet he acts like a child."

Chen Yang stood at the door, watching Wu Gang's departing figure, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, his face full of envy.

He rubbed his hands together and approached Wu Sui, chuckling to himself.

"Brother Sui, after Big Brother has had his fun, can I touch it too?"

Wu Sui waved his hand generously, picked up the teacup next to him, and took a sip.

"Just grab the key if you want to ride, and don't fall. The gas tank is full."

Chen Yang was so happy he couldn't stop smiling. He simply squatted down at the door and stared eagerly in the direction of the village entrance, waiting.

Wang Dazhu wasn't particularly interested in the iron lump. After watching the spectacle for a while, he turned and went back to the kitchen.

"I still have fish stewing in the pot, I'll go cook dinner first."

Chen Jianguo sat on the threshold of the main room, holding a pipe in his hand, watching all this with a smile.

"Ah Sui, this car is a good buy. It will be more convenient for you to go to town to run errands in the future, and you won't have to suffer on that old bicycle every day."

Wu Sui walked over and sat down next to his father.

"Dad, after we get a bigger ship and make more money, I'll buy you a four-wheeled car to drive."

Chen Jianguo waved his hands repeatedly, his face crinkling with laughter.

"No, no, no, my old bones can't handle that. This motorcycle is fine. Ah Sui, when you go to town today, that big yellow croaker..."

Chen Jianguo lowered his voice and looked around.

Wu Sui patted her pocket and gave him a reassuring look.

"Dad, don't worry, everything is taken care of. I'll explain everything to the whole family when we eat later."

Chen Jianguo finally felt relieved, and he smoked his pipe less frequently.

Wu Gang, with his two children, strolled leisurely along the dirt road in the village.

He deliberately kept the car in first gear, so the speed was barely faster than walking.

The engine sputtered and chugled, as if afraid others wouldn't hear it.

When I passed by the big banyan tree, the group of people from earlier hadn't dispersed yet.

Aunt Li was eating sunflower seeds and whispering to the person next to her that the Wu family must have gotten their money through some crooked means.

Wu Gang clutched the clutch, and the motorcycle glided to a stop in front of Aunt Li.

He pretended to wipe non-existent sweat from his forehead and then raised his voice.

"Oh, Aunt Li, enjoying the cool air?"

Aunt Li rolled her eyes, snorted irritably, and turned her head away from him.

Wu Gang wasn't annoyed. He patted the shiny fuel tank with his other hand, making a loud slapping sound.

"Oh my, how did you know we just bought a car?"

Aunt Li almost choked on the sunflower seed shells and turned to glare at him.

Who asked you if you bought a car or not? Have you no shame?

Wu Gang continued the conversation on his own, his tone full of inflection, acting exactly like a big boss.

"There's no other way. Ah Sui is always coming to town, and his business is getting bigger and bigger. He can't do without a car!"

"That's why he insisted on buying this thing, it cost over five thousand yuan, and he wouldn't listen to reason with me."

"This car uses up so much gas, we have to go to town to fill up. Isn't that infuriating?"

Aunt Li was so angry that her face turned green. She stuffed the melon seeds in her hand into her pocket, patted the dirt off her bottom, and turned to leave.

Wu Gang watched Aunt Li's retreating figure and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Aunt Li, you're going back already? Shall I give you a ride home on my bike?"

Several women nearby covered their mouths and chuckled; anyone could tell that Wu Gang was deliberately trying to annoy Aunt Li.

Chen Ergou leaned closer with a sour look on his face, his eyes fixed on the motorcycle.

"Hey Gang, can I borrow your bike for a couple of rides? I've never even touched it before."

Wu Gang glanced at him sideways and twisted the accelerator with his right hand.

"It's a new bike, still in the break-in period, so I can't lend it out yet. I'll wait until it's worn out in a couple of years."

A plume of exhaust fumes shot out from the exhaust pipe, choking Chen Ergou's face and causing him to cough.

Ya Ya sat in front, clapping her hands excitedly, her little face flushed.

"Uncle, let's go for another walk over there. Fatty's family lives over there. I want to show them around."

Wu Gang grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Okay, sit tight. Today, your uncle will take you on a tour of the whole village."

With his two children in tow, he explored every alleyway in the village.

He would stop whenever he met someone and repeat the same lines over and over again, without ever getting tired.

In less than half an hour, everyone in the village knew that Wu Lao Er had spent more than 5,000 yuan to buy a genuine imported Suzuki 125.

Those who usually looked down on the Wu family were now all feeling sour at home, and could barely eat lunch.

Those who usually had a good relationship with the Wu family were filled with envy, wondering when they could visit the Wu family and share in their joy.

Wu Gang wandered around in circles, thoroughly enjoying himself.

As I passed by my own front door, a figure suddenly rushed out.

Wang Feng held a large broom in her hand, blocking the middle of the road, glaring at him fiercely, her chest heaving violently.

Wu Gang was startled and quickly slammed on the brakes.

"Honey, what are you doing? You scared me!"

Wang Feng rushed forward, grabbed Wu Gang's ear, and pulled him up forcefully.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... Be gentle, honey! The child is watching."

Wang Feng didn't loosen her grip at all; instead, she increased the pressure, gritting her teeth and lowering her voice.

"You still feel pain? Look at how smug you are."

"Are you the only one in the whole village with a mouth?"

"You drive around the village on a beat-up motorcycle showing off. Don't you understand the principle of not flaunting your wealth? Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"

Hearing the commotion, several nearby households poked their heads out to see what was happening.

Seeing Wu Gang being scolded by his wife with his ear being pulled, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Wu Gang blushed with shame, wishing he could disappear into the ground, and begged for mercy repeatedly.

"Honey, I was wrong. I'll come home right now, I'll come home right now, please let go of my hand!"

Wang Feng took a broom handle and hit him hard on the back.

"Get back home now, the food's getting cold."

Wu Gang quickly carried the two children off the motorcycle, not even daring to start it, and slunk away, pushing the motorcycle home.

Xiao Hu and Ya Ya followed behind, covering their mouths and giggling, as Chen Xue led them into the yard to wash their hands.

Chen Yang squatted at the door, looking at Wu Gang's miserable state, wanting to laugh but not daring to, his face turning red from holding it in, and quickly stood up to make way.

Wu Gang parked his motorcycle in the corner of the yard, turned around with a big smile on his face, and rubbed his hands together ingratiatingly.

"Wife, I'm just happy for Ah Sui, and also to spite those gossipy women in the village..."

Wang Feng ignored him completely and slammed the door shut behind her.

Then, with a "click," the latch was inserted.

She completely changed her demeanor from the shrewish woman she had been yelling in the street, and walked a few steps to Wu Sui.

"Ah Sui, tell your sister-in-law the truth..."

"How much did that wild yellow croaker actually cost?!"