"You want two medium-sized merchant ships?" Qin Shengnan asked Fang Yuan in disbelief.
She never expected that this trip, which was just a casual visit, would result in such a large order.
“That’s right. As long as I’m satisfied with the ship, I can pay immediately. If there isn’t one on hand, I’ll accept it if it can be delivered within six months, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible!” Fang Yuan replied.
"This..." Qin Shengnan hesitated.
She hadn't expected this person to want two of these ships, and in such a hurry.
Fang Yuan: "No?"
"Yes, we do have one, but I only have one merchant ship that someone else ordered. If you want it now, I'm afraid it might be..."
Qin Shengnan said hesitantly.
For medium-sized merchant ships, unless all the shipwrights in the family work on this one ship, it will take at least six months to deliver the goods.
Noticing her hesitation, Fang Yuan asked, "How long would it take you to build a ship right now?"
"The medium-sized ship you want will take at least a year," Qin Shengnan replied with some helplessness.
"I see... Do you have any other ships available? Smaller ones will do."
The big ship can wait, since she has time, but she can buy a smaller one first.
Surely a family that specializes in selling boats wouldn't own a single boat?
"Smaller ones? There are a few of those fishing boats that are about ten meters long."
She had initially assumed that the man had come because he wanted that kind of fishing boat.
Fang Yuan shook his head: "It's too small. A larger one can hold twenty or thirty people. Is there no boat that can let people stay on it for ten days or so without getting off?"
She owns one of those small fishing boats, which can only seat a few people. What does she use it for?
Qin Shengnan thought for a moment and shook her head, "We don't have that kind of ship right now, but my family has a large ship that can carry hundreds of people."
That was a boat that her family had built two or three years ago, but they didn't know why it hadn't been sold yet.
"A warship? Can I take a look?" Fang Yuan's eyes lit up.
She had originally intended to buy multi-story ships, but since the merchant ships here could carry both cargo and people, she chose the merchant ships instead.
“Okay, but I need to inform my father, and this ship isn’t cheap!” Qin Shengnan replied earnestly to Fang Yuan.
This kind of boat is simply unaffordable for ordinary people; she needs to make that clear first.
"Don't worry about that. If I like something, I'll pay for it on the spot." Fang Yuan said, looking at Xu Jiaheng.
Upon seeing this, Xu Jiaheng took out a sandalwood box about a foot long and gently opened it.
Inside was a box full of large, round pearls.
"This is the deposit I've prepared. As for the rest, you can have gold, silver, coral, or agate if you like," Fang Yuan replied with a smile.
"Then... I'll take you to my house!"
Qin Shengnan was secretly delighted and led the group home, wanting to show her father her achievements.
Unexpectedly, he was caught by Qin's father and given a good scolding.
Upon arriving at the Qin family, Fang Yuan did not immediately meet the Qin family head, but was instead placed in the main hall for tea.
However, she didn't feel uncomfortable because she saw Qin Shengnan being punished by her father through her divine sense.
"This Qin family head invited us to drink tea here, but he doesn't seem as easy to get along with as Miss Qin!" Xu Jiaheng said with a light laugh.
If he had come here as the young master of Biluo Island, the Qin family head would probably have come out long ago.
Unfortunately, it's hard to say what his current identity is. Or maybe he should just go back and take over Biluo Island?
"Have your tea. By the way, I remember your maternal grandparents' house is still there. Which island was it on again?" Fang Yuan suddenly asked.
“It’s just a small island, and my maternal grandparents have already passed away.” Xu Jiaheng did not give a direct answer.
After all, if that place could help him, his father wouldn't have abandoned him in the first place.
"Alright, we're going to Pearl Island. If we manage to buy a boat this time, we'll hire someone to operate it ourselves. You can come and take a look if you want."
She has no relatives in this world, but now that these people are around her, she can be more generous.
"Thank you for your kindness, but it's really not necessary." Xu Jiaheng shook his head.
At this moment, the Qin family head led Qin Shengnan out of the hall.
"This must be Miss Fang? I am Qin Wenyuan. My daughter was rash today. I apologize to you."
Upon entering the house and seeing Fang Yuan, the head of the Qin family immediately began to apologize.
“Your daughter is a woman of exceptional talent, no less than any man. Why should Patriarch Qin apologize? I have come here because of your reputation. I wonder if I could see that magnificent ship? The price is negotiable,” Fang Yuan said with a smile.
Qin Wenyuan frowned and sighed:
"It's like this, my daughter isn't in charge of the household so she doesn't know. This ship was also custom-made, and I can't sell it to you."
This ship was truly custom-made; even the blueprints were provided by the other party. How could he possibly sell it?
"Oh? I heard this ship has been repaired for two or three years. Since it was ordered, why hasn't anyone taken it away?" Fang Yuan asked.
She had already guessed who had booked the boat.
It must have been ordered by that large fleet that only comes once every few years or even once every ten years.
"The owner of the boat hasn't arrived yet, but they've already paid a deposit," Qin Wenyuan replied.
The Qin family values integrity in business; otherwise, they wouldn't have the reputation they have today.
Fang Yuan didn't speak, but instead picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Seeing this, Xu Jiaheng gestured to Xu Liu and the others to open several boxes.
"My master is willing to contribute 30% more. Would Patriarch Qin consider it?"
Three boxes: one of gold, one of pearls, and one of various organic gemstones.
Xu Jiaheng added, "Even if you want a whole red coral as tall as a person, we can deliver it to you."
"this·······"
To be honest, these things really appealed to Qin Wenyuan.
But the Qin family couldn't afford to offend those people.
If he really sells the boat and someone suddenly arrives, he'll probably have a hard time explaining it to them.
"Patriarch Qin, I heard that you only have one daughter, Miss Qin? If I can help you have another son, would you sell me the ship?"
Fang Yuan's words caused the Qin family head's expression to change several times.
Because those words struck a chord with him.
"Really?" Qin Wenyuan asked in surprise.
"Really?" Qin Shengnan asked with a look of delight.
“If my family says it’s possible, then it definitely is. Patriarch Qin, you’ve struck gold this time,” Xu Jiaheng added to him.
“As long as your wife’s menstrual cycle is not severed, I can ensure that she gives birth to a son,” Fang Yuan replied.
It's just a matter of one fertility pill; she hasn't touched any of the hundreds of other pills yet!
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