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

The next morning, before the sun had fully risen, Wu Sui and his family of three went out.

Today, Chen Xue changed into a newly bought dress. The off-white fabric made her look much more energetic, and her complexion was rosier than before.

Ya Ya was wearing a pink princess dress and little leather shoes, and she was so happy that she skipped and jumped all the way.

Wu Sui herself changed into a clean and neat casual outfit.

The family of three, dressed like this, attracted a lot of attention in the village.

Chen Xue's family home is in Chenjia Village in the next county.

This place is not by the sea; as far as the eye can see, there are rolling hills, and most of the villagers make a living by growing fruit trees.

Too lazy to squeeze onto the dilapidated rural minibus, Wu Sui directly chartered a car in town and comfortably drove to the entrance of Chenjia Village.

The car was parked in front of the Chen family's courtyard, but the gate was locked.

"At this time, Mom, Dad, and Xiaoyang must be busy in the orchard behind the mountain," Chen Xue sighed.

The eldest brother and sister-in-law work in other places all year round, and the family's dozens of acres of lychee orchard are all managed by the elderly couple Chen Yang.

In the past, when the fruit ripened, he wanted Wu Sui to help, but he was always scolded.

Now look what's happened; they came back without saying hello, and can't even get in the door.

Wu Sui nodded and turned to open the trunk of the car.

"Master, lend a hand."

Wu Sui and the driver carried things out one trip after another.

A case of Moutai, a case of Zhonghua cigarettes, and several packets of health supplements were piled up at the door.

This spectacle immediately attracted the attention of the nearby neighbors.

Grandpa Wang from the next courtyard was eating breakfast when he heard the noise and poked his head out.

Upon seeing that it was Wu Sui, Grandpa Wang's expression immediately turned somewhat disgusted.

The Chen family's second-rate son-in-law is notorious in the surrounding area.

In the past, every time he came, he would either come empty-handed or come to beg for money, and he would also take an old hen with him when he left.

This is unbelievable! They brought so many gifts. I bet the Chen family elders are going to be in deep trouble.

"Oh my, isn't this... isn't this Xiaoxue?"

Grandpa Wang came out carrying a bowl, his eyes fixed on the things on the ground.

Wu Sui casually opened a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, took one out, and handed it over.

"Uncle Wang, you're eating."

Grandpa Wang's hand trembled, and he looked at Wu Sui warily.

It took him a long time to carefully take the cigarette.

"Ah Sui, you've... struck it rich?"

Wu Sui smiled and said, "I didn't make any money. I just earned a little bit through hard work. I brought Xiaoxue back to visit."

"Sir, are my parents in the orchard? Could you please call them for me? The gate is locked and I can't get in."

"Okay, I'll have my grandson go and call him."

Grandpa Wang tucked the cigarette behind his ear and carried the bowl home.

Not long after, a series of hurried footsteps could be heard on the village road.

The mother-in-law, Zhao Guihua, ran ahead, covered in sweat, clutching a weeding sickle in her hand.

When she heard from Old Wang's grandson that Chen Xue and Wu Sui had returned with a lot of things, her first reaction wasn't happiness, but rather a jolt.

That scoundrel son-in-law must have gotten into some serious trouble outside and is running back to avoid the limelight!

Zhao Guihua ran breathlessly to her doorstep and immediately saw Chen Xue and Ya Ya dressed in new clothes.

"Mom!" Chen Xue's eyes reddened as she went to greet her.

Zhao Guihua ignored Wu Sui standing to the side, and hugged Ya Ya tightly, stroking Ya Ya's little face tenderly.

"Oh my dear granddaughter, you look thinner again! Are you not eating enough?"

Turning her head, she grabbed Chen Xue's arm and said in an unfriendly tone, "Come on, let's go inside and let Mom take a good look at you."

She took out her keys, opened the gate, and led her daughter and granddaughter inside.

As he passed by Wu Sui, he didn't even give him a proper look, and just snorted coldly.

Wu Sui touched his nose, looking a little embarrassed.

Given the awful things he did in the past, no mother-in-law would give him a good look; this reaction is perfectly normal.

"Mom, you two go inside and rest first. I'll move the things in."

Chen Xue wanted to help, but seeing the glare her mother gave her, she could only give Wu Sui an apologetic look.

Inside the main room, Zhao Guihua held Yaya in her arms, pulled Chen Xue to sit on the long bench, and asked in a low voice.

"Xiaoxue, tell Mom the truth, did that scoundrel go out gambling again? Where did that pile of stuff outside come from? Was it stolen?"

Chen Xue quickly shook her head and tightly grasped her mother's calloused hand.

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about? Wu Sui has stopped gambling; he's changed for the better."

Chen Xue lowered her voice, her tone filled with undisguised pride.

"He bought all those things with his own money. He recently made a lot of money from beachcombing and said he would give our whole family a better life."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guihua frowned even more deeply.

"How much money can you make from beachcombing? Enough to buy Moutai? You're just too soft-hearted, he's got you all hooked!"

Zhao Guihua didn't believe it at all. Pointing to the door, she said, "If he dares to ask to borrow money today, I'll beat him out with a broom!"

Just then, Wu Sui finished moving the last box of things, dusted off his hands, and walked in.

He sensed his mother-in-law's wariness and didn't offer any further explanation.

"Mom, Xiaoxue, you two stay inside and have a good chat. I'm going to the orchard to help Dad and Xiaoyang out."

After saying that, Wu Sui turned and left, decisively and cleanly.

Zhao Guihua stood there, staring at Wu Sui's back, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.

"Has the sun risen in the west? He still has to go work in the orchard?"

Chen Xue held her mother's hand, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mom, he has really changed."

Ya Ya tilted her little head back and said with a smile, "Grandma, Daddy is so nice. He bought me lots of delicious food and pretty clothes."

The hills behind Chenjia Village are rolling hills covered with lychee trees.

This is the busiest season in the orchard, with weeding, fertilizing, and pruning all essential tasks.

Chen Daqiang, wearing a tattered straw hat, was bending over and wielding a hoe under a tree.

Not far away, Chen Yang, who was only eighteen years old, was tanned as dark as a lump of coal.

Wu Sui climbed up the mountain path and immediately spotted the father and son.

"Dad, Xiaoyang." Wu Sui stepped forward and called out.

Chen Daqiang's hoe stopped in mid-air. He turned around and his old face instantly darkened.

He didn't say anything, turned his head and continued to dig up the weeds on the ground.

Hearing the sound, Chen Yang looked up and glanced at Wu Sui.

He was somewhat timid and usually terrified of his reckless brother-in-law. He shrank back and whispered, "Brother-in-law."

"Yes," Wu Sui replied, and walked directly to the edge of the field.

Without much talk, he took off his coat and hung it on a tree branch, picked up a spare hoe from the side, walked over to the row of fruit trees next to Chen Daqiang, and got to work.

Chen Daqiang glanced at him out of the corner of his eye.

He originally thought this second-rate son-in-law was just there to put on an act and would complain of being tired after less than three minutes.

But seeing Wu Sui working silently for more than half an hour, drenched in sweat and not even out of breath, Chen Daqiang couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Is this kid possessed?

As the sun rose higher, the weather became increasingly muggy.

Wu Sui stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat off his face with the towel around his neck, walked to the edge of the field, picked up his water bottle, and took a big gulp of water.

He took out a cigarette from his pocket, pulled one out, and walked towards Chen Daqiang.

"Dad, take a break, have a smoke."

Chen Daqiang straightened up, looked at the cigarette offered to him, and coldly refused to take it.

"Unsolicited kindness is either a swindler or a thief." Chen Daqiang slammed his hoe on the ground, his tone harsh.

"Tell me, how much gambling debt have you incurred this time?"

"Let me tell you, my family still owes the credit union money for the orchard we contracted. We have no money, but you can take my life."

Wu Sui withdrew his hand, lit his cigarette, and took a deep drag.

"Dad, I won't lend you money." Wu Sui exhaled a smoke ring, his tone calm. "I've quit gambling, and I'll never touch that stuff again."

Chen Daqiang sneered, "A leopard can't change its spots."

Wu Sui didn't refute, he turned to look at Chen Yang, who had been working silently without daring to make a sound.

"Xiao Yang, stop working for a bit and come take a break." Wu Sui waved to him.

Chen Yang glanced at his father's face, and seeing that his father did not object, he put down the hoe and slowly walked over.

"Dad, I came back today for two reasons: first, to see you both, and second, to discuss something important with you."

Wu Sui flicked his cigarette ash and got straight to the point.

"I've booked a 17-meter boat..."