sbdcsierra Chapter 501 Afraid that her eldest sister would be wronged
Chapter 501 Afraid that her eldest sister would be wronged
Sihai's eyes darted around after hearing Sanchuan's explanation.
"I'm afraid that my older sister is sacrificing her own comfort by saving money for us." The child glanced at Xu Yiyi and whispered while leaning on Sanchuan's shoulder.
"I want my older sister to not have to work so hard, so she can dress up nicely every day and go out to have fun."
Sihai sighed, but he was still too young to do anything.
Sanchuan put his arm around Sihai's shoulder. "Don't be afraid. Big sister is never one to mistreat herself."
Sihai glanced at Sanchuan but said nothing more.
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"You haven't been out at sea lately, have you?"
As Yue spoke, she moved her stool and sat down.
Xu Yiyi shook her head: "No. It's been cold and the waves have been big lately, so many fishing boats have been out of work. The restaurants are busy too, so I can't leave."
A-Yue's relaxed expression faded slightly, and she frowned: "Be careful these days. The sea is not safe, so it's best to avoid going out to sea."
Her expression suddenly turned serious: "The other day, the city's navy had a fierce battle with a sizable group of pirates. These people were very fierce, with strong ships and powerful cannons. They didn't gain much advantage on the city's side and were repelled. But I reckon they definitely won't let this go."
As she spoke, she grasped Wu Yuan's hand and shook it. Seeing the child frown and pull his hand away, she continued, "Ping'an Town has a special geographical location. It has a natural deep-water harbor with wide waters that can accommodate large ships for resupply. Many merchant ships pass directly over the towns along the way and head straight here. For those pirates who suffered heavy losses in the prefectural city and are in dire need of supplies, this place is simply a piece of fat meat right in front of them."
She turned her gaze to Xu Yiyi: "In previous years, these pirates would come to Ping'an Town to cause trouble. Although there is a patrol office and a naval outpost in the town, the pirates come and go like the wind, and it is impossible to guard against them."
She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear.
If pirates really came, burning, killing, and looting would be commonplace, and coastal shops and fishing villages would often be their first targets.
Xu Yi nodded and said in a deep voice, "I understand, I will be careful. I will also remind Lao Lu and the staff to be careful at the restaurant. On the island... I will also tell my great-grandparents so that everyone can be on guard."
Ah Yue let out a long sigh.
"If only your grandpa were the leader of all the pirates, he could order them all to stay far away from us," A-Yue said naively.
Xu Yiyi let out a cold laugh, her tone resolute: "Then we might as well just pray that there are no pirates in this world."
"Human desires are insatiable. Even fathers and sons, brothers can turn against each other, let alone a pirate gang at sea that is unrestrained and only maintained by interests and violence. When it comes to interests, even a leader is nothing. If he blocks their path to wealth, they will kill him without hesitation."
A-Yue shrugged, as if Xu Yiyi's words had stirred up lingering fear, and her voice involuntarily became low.
"I was just saying it offhand, but these pirates... are really despicable."
She took a deep breath, the horrific scene still vivid in her mind.
"That naval battle... you didn't see it with your own eyes." A-Yue's voice was a little hoarse. "It lasted for a whole day and night, the firelight turned half the sky red. The pirates' ships, relying on their agility, fought desperately. Although we won, but..."
She paused, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes: "No fewer than twenty official ships were burned or sunk, and the sea was littered with debris and charred wood. The navy also suffered losses... several thousand soldiers."
"On the sea, corpses floated up and down. Even after three days of searching after the war ended, they still hadn't been able to retrieve them all. The seawater was stained red, and it took several days for the stain to fade."
Xu Yiyi patted A Yue on the shoulder.
"I'm not trying to scare you, but these pirates are all desperate criminals, so you have to be extra careful," A-Yue said solemnly.
She listened quietly and nodded slowly: "I'll be careful."
"I'm not going to talk about it anymore, I'm starving after talking so much. Didn't they say the restaurant has new dishes? I want to try them," A-Yue said coquettishly, clutching her stomach.
Xu Yiyi chuckled softly, "It'll be ready soon."
While waiting for the dishes to be served, A-Yue got up and took a stroll around the yard.
I haven't been back for a while, and the restaurant has changed a lot.