Chapter 53: Time to Sneak In and Steal!

Ah Bao nodded in response to Zhong Lei’s question, “This is the place. I’ve been keeping watch here for three days. I found that there are only two people in the entire farm. One leaves after work in the evening, and the other is that Chu Lin. If he goes out, there’s no one in the pond. So, we can wait here and see if an opportunity arises.”

“Only two people in such a big farm?” Zhong Lei’s eyes lit up at Ah Bao’s words, and he agreed with the suggestion.

He was looking forward to it now. With his abilities, he could quickly promote those special prawns and then eliminate the opposition. With them, he could become the leading figure in Min City’s aquaculture industry.

Inside the prawn farm.

Chu Lin was teaching Liu Xiao how to operate the surveillance system.

Liu Xiao might be uneducated and mute, but he was a quick learner.

“For example, if you notice something suspicious at the corner where the cars are parked, you just click here to switch the footage to the main screen, then click here to record, edit… and so on.” Chu Lin explained as he demonstrated, switching the surveillance point to the main screen.

Liu Xiao practiced alongside Chu Lin, watching the comprehensive coverage around the prawn farm, and was genuinely astonished. It was excessive—so many cameras. Yet, not a single one was installed inside.

“Get familiar with it first,” Chu Lin instructed, having taught him twice. Then he went out to prepare some prawns and caught a fish for dinner.

Today, Liu Fa didn’t leave early because he wanted to give instructions to his son.

When Chu Lin left, Liu Fa quickly spoke to his son, “When you start working here, do your job well. The boss’s farming methods are special; don’t go poking around. If the boss doesn’t assign you tasks, just stay in the surveillance room or the yard. Don’t wander into the breeding area.”

Liu Xiao nodded vigorously to show he understood, signing with his hands.

He wasn’t foolish. Last month, he worked himself to exhaustion hauling bricks for a wage of 4,800. Now, just watching the cameras here earns him 10,000, plus bonuses. He could stay here for twenty-four hours a day with his blanket and mat.

Chu Lin soon finished cooking dinner and brought it to the yard, inviting Liu Fa and Liu Xiao to eat together.

Liu Xiao had a huge appetite, and with the delicious Atlantis prawns, he ate with gusto, wolfing down his food.

“Mind your manners in front of the boss,” Liu Fa couldn’t help but remind him.

Liu Xiao gave an awkward, honest smile and tried to eat more politely.

Suddenly, he put down his bowl and began signing to Chu Lin.

Chu Lin was puzzled, not understanding.

Liu Fa quickly explained, “Mr. Chu, Liu Xiao wants to ask if he can stay here. The place we rent is in the city, which is far from here.”

He’d decided to discuss with his wife about quitting her job and finding work in the suburbs, then renting a place near the farm.

Chu Lin smiled, “There are plenty of rooms in the prefabricated house; let him pick one.”

Liu Xiao immediately stood up and bowed deeply.

Unable to speak and unsure if the new boss understood sign language, he could only show his gratitude in the most sincere way.

“Keep a close eye on the farm tonight. Tomorrow I’ll bring your living supplies and help you settle in,” Liu Fa instructed, adding, “And after dinner, be diligent and clean up.”

Liu Xiao nodded wildly, and after dinner, he quickly tidied up.

Seeing his son was fine, Liu Fa soon took his leave. With the extra pay today, he wanted to buy his wife a gift.

As Liu Fa drove his small truck out of the farm, Zhong Lei and Ah Bao—who had been waiting at the street corner—caught sight of him and perked up.

“One’s gone already,” Ah Bao said, “If Chu Lin leaves too, tonight’s our chance.”

“Keep waiting,” Zhong Lei said, anticipation rising.

Inside the farm.

Chu Lin saw that Liu Xiao was cleaning up the dishes and went back to his room for a refreshing shower.

Just as he came out wrapped in a towel, he received a message on WeChat:

“I’m divorced!” Li Siyi.

Chu Lin was speechless when he saw this message from his first love.

What did her divorce have to do with him? Could she be thinking of rekindling things after that drunken night together? He hoped not!

Chu Lin hurriedly ignored the message.

Soon after, another message arrived. He relaxed when he saw it wasn’t from his first love, then opened it—and his eyes lit up.

Li Qian had sent him a sultry bedroom photo.

Chu Lin gazed at her sexy red camisole nightdress with a hungry look.

He had bought her that outfit—the pure-yet-seductive style.

On her, it was both innocent and alluring.

Sending him this kind of photo at night was clearly meant to tempt him.

Chu Lin replied, “The police say sending explicit pictures is illegal and requires labor reform!”

“So, will you reform me?” Li Qian replied, adding a shy emoji.

“I’ll confiscate your criminal tools when I come over!” Chu Lin replied with a smile.

For a young man with such strong desires, how could he resist this temptation?

He dressed, entered his game with a thought, and took out two oysters to wash and eat raw.

Labor reform required efficient machines; how could he work at full capacity without refueling?

With the deliciousness and texture bonuses, the oysters tasted extraordinary.

He exited the game and picked up his phone, finding that Li Qian had sent him a location.

She was clearly outside.

He laughed.

She’d gone to such lengths to tempt him with explicit photos, yet was out and probably accompanied by someone.

A woman’s little schemes.

Why not just say it clearly?

Having figured it out, he sent a surprised emoji: “You went out wearing that? Won’t you make all the men outside nosebleed?”

A string of hammer-to-head emojis came back!

“I took that picture at home when I tried it on after buying it. That kind of outfit is only for you!”

Chu Lin smiled.

She really knew how to play.

Tonight’s labor reform would certainly involve studying some new positions to reward her.

Chu Lin walked into the yard, checked Liu Xiao’s work, and seeing everything was fine, got into the Panamera and drove out of the farm.

Ah Bao and Zhong Lei, waiting nearby, immediately noticed.

Ah Bao quickly said, “Mr. Zhong, Chu Lin has left. He’s been driving this car every time he goes out lately.”

“Wait a bit longer. If nothing happens, we move,” Zhong Lei said, his eyes blazing.

He knew Chu Lin’s previous situation well; sometimes even settling payments was a hassle. Now he was driving a Panamera.

Thinking of the prawn’s popularity at True Essence, his desire intensified.

If he could get those prawns, he was confident he’d make even more.

Then he’d buy a Rolls-Royce.