Sister Tang also cursed, “Exactly! What a piece of trash! It’s absolutely disgusting. Thank goodness Xiao Rui, the police, Heizi, and Dahuang found Wennan in time. Otherwise, she would have been in real danger.”

“Isn’t that the truth? Wennan is so pretty, and she’s a respected public school teacher now,” Sister Lan agreed. “If anything had happened to her, Xiao Yu would have lost her mind.”

“Anyone would have lost their mind in her shoes!”

It wasn’t until dark that all the catch was finally sold.

Having heard the news at the docks, Zhang Guangnan specifically bought nutritional supplements and gave them to Liang Xiaoyu to pass on to Cai Wennan.

To secure the best catches, Zhang Guangnan maintained an excellent relationship with Liang Xiaoyu and Chen Yishui. After all, Han Xiaorui was incredibly busy. The fleet’s affairs were largely left in the hands of Liang Xiaoyu and Chen Yishui. The male deckhands were managed by Captain Qi, but he was only responsible for the catch quota. As for financial matters, Liang Xiaoyu, Chen Yishui, and the accountant were the ones in charge.

This time, Han Xiaorui waited until all the deckhands had finished their work before addressing the group.

“Brothers and sisters, if your family is facing any difficulties, speak up promptly. If the company can handle it, we’ll help you handle it. If we can’t handle it directly, we’ll figure out a way to get it done. The only condition is that it must be reasonable and legal. If it’s unreasonable or illegal, don’t even bring it up.”

Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Captain Qi smiled. “We’re all good. We’ll definitely let you know if anything comes up, so please rest assured, President Han.”

At this moment, a young man raised his hand. “President Han, I have an issue.”

Han Xiaorui looked at the young man with a smile. “Go ahead, what’s your issue?”

“President Han, I don’t have a girlfriend. Can the company introduce me to someone?” the young man asked.

As soon as he said this, everyone burst out laughing. However, it was true that quite a few of the young men were still unmarried.

Hearing this, Han Xiaorui feigned displeasure, though she was still smiling. “My friend, if you put it that way, I’m going to get upset. Every time we return from the sea, you get two to three days off, sometimes even longer.

“Furthermore, we have several months off during the fishing moratorium. With all this free time, you still can’t find a girlfriend? I seriously suspect there’s a specific reason for that.

“And don’t tell me it’s about money. I, Han Xiaorui, have always been generous to my crew. Our income and benefits are even better than those state-run seafood companies. You seem quite outgoing; if you don’t have a girlfriend, either you’re too picky, or fate just hasn’t brought her to you yet.”

Captain Qi also roared with laughter at her words. “Exactly! If you don’t put any effort into looking for one yourself, you can’t blame anyone else. Besides, haven’t your parents been setting you up on blind dates?”

Han Xiaorui chuckled. “When it comes to dating, how will you know if you love someone if you don’t actually date them? While you’re young, you need to take the initiative. Don’t be stingy with your money. What’s the point of earning all this cash? If you can’t even get yourself a wife, then all your hard work is for nothing.”

“HAHAHA!” the crowd guffawed, and even the young man from earlier couldn’t help but laugh.

Han Xiaorui’s down-to-earth words instantly won over everyone’s hearts.

“There’s one more thing,” she added. “I’ve already ordered two deep-sea fishing vessels. They should be ready to launch by the time the fishing moratorium rolls around next year. Work hard, everyone. When the time comes, I’ll select the most outstanding workers, and we’ll head out for some deep-sea fishing.

“So, do your best. Here at my company, I’ll never let your hard work go unrewarded. Not only are the wages high, but we also offer all kinds of insurance. We’re in no way inferior to state-owned enterprises.”

“President Han, we’ll definitely work hard!” the crowd responded, growing even more excited.

Those were deep-sea fishing vessels that weighed hundreds, perhaps even thousands of tons. Although deep-sea fishing meant being away from home for extended periods, the pay was significantly higher. They went out to sea to make money, after all—the more, the better.

Everyone went their separate ways, exhausted but in high spirits.

The next day, after resting up, the deckhands bought various gifts and came to visit Cai Wennan.

After returning home, Liang Xiaoyu ran over to the place where Old Man Cai and Chen Xiaoxiu were renting and cursed at them for half the night. The reputations of Old Man Cai and Chen Xiaoxiu in the neighborhood were completely ruined.

Even though Old Man Cai and Chen Xiaoxiu had hired a lawyer for Cai Xuejian, it proved to be of little use. Chen Nanyang’s legal expertise was far superior, and the authorities in Jinshan Bay had applied immense pressure. Such heinous acts would absolutely not be tolerated; severe punishment was mandatory.

The chain of evidence was clear, and a confession had already been made. Scarface and the other two accomplices unanimously testified that Cai Xuejian had provided the information and was the mastermind.

Cai Xuejian was sentenced to nine years and eleven months in prison, while the others received seven years each.

When the verdict was announced, Old Man Cai fainted right there in the courtroom. He had suffered another stroke. This time, it left him hemiplegic and half-paralyzed.

Seeing this, Chen Xiaoxiu knew she was completely out of options. Realizing that seeking revenge would be nearly impossible now, she simply packed up the remaining ten thousand or so yuan they had left and fled.

Fatty Wang, the private loan shark who had lent them the money, came to collect from the Cai family. In response, Liang Xiaoyu directly hired someone to dump Old Man Cai at the entrance of his loan company.

“Collect the debt from whoever borrowed the money! Here, I’ve brought him to you. Ask him for it.”

Fatty Wang’s face darkened. “He’s paralyzed! Where would he get the money? If you don’t pay up, I’ll sue you.”

Liang Xiaoyu sneered. “Have the guts to sue me then, Fatty Wang. I’ve already consulted a lawyer. Even if my mother-in-law hasn’t divorced Old Man Cai yet, as long as the other spouse was unaware of the loan, it doesn’t count as a joint debt.

“If you want to go to court, I’ll see you in court. And if you want to play mafia games with me, I have over four hundred deckhands under my command. I’d love to see if you have the guts to take me on.”

Fatty Wang’s face swelled with anger like an inflated pig. “Liang Xiaoyu, don’t cross the line.”

“Who’s crossing the line here, Fatty Wang?” Liang Xiaoyu spat. “Maybe not all of Shencheng, but the entirety of Jinshan Bay knows about my family’s messy affairs. You knew damn well, yet you still lent money to this retired old geezer. Weren’t you just banking on the fact that he and my mother-in-law aren’t divorced yet?

“Two can play at that game. Whether it’s legal or illegal, I, Liang Xiaoyu, will take you on. I’d rather donate this money to charity than give you a single red cent.”

With that, Liang Xiaoyu swaggered out of the loan company. However, when she left, Old Man Cai was left stranded at the entrance.

Not only that, but the male deckhands spontaneously gave up their days off and gathered around the loan company’s entrance, clutching harpoons in their hands. They didn’t start a fight; they just glared fiercely at Fatty Wang. This didn’t just happen at the loan company. The restaurants, bars, and clubs operated by Fatty Wang were also surrounded. The customers were so terrified that none dared to enter and spend money.

Officer Li rushed over to find Han Xiaorui, terrified this might escalate into a murder. “President Han, you have to restrain your deckhands!”

These deckhands were rough, wild men.

Han Xiaorui smiled. “They’re just standing at the door, not fighting. Don’t worry, I’ve already instructed them. As long as the other side doesn’t make a move, they won’t strike first. But if Fatty Wang and his men are foolish enough to start something, you can’t blame my crew for finishing it.”

Fatty Wang stomped his feet in fury, but none of his businesses could operate under these conditions. In the end, he had no choice but to grit his teeth, grab the loan contract, buy some gifts, and deliver them to Liang Xiaoyu’s house. He tore up the loan contract right in front of her, signaling that he had admitted defeat.

Liang Xiaoyu said coldly, “Don’t ever think about scamming me again. I, Liang Xiaoyu, have weathered my fair share of storms. The last thing I fear is someone playing hardball. If you really push me too far, I’ll knock you out and throw you into the river to feed the fishes.”

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