Although he was delighted, he remained calm on the surface.
Having lived two lives, I understand the art of negotiation in the business world to some extent.
“The cod you can find in the market weighs only a few kilograms, but a cod this big is very rare. Whether you buy it to eat yourself, to make a whole fish feast for guests, or to give as a gift, it’s a very prestigious thing.”
"To be honest, I really meant to give it away as a gift. If I were to eat such a big fish myself, it would take forever."
"It would be a great gift. Especially the large fish maw inside its belly, that's a real gem."
Women who eat this will have beauty and skin-nourishing effects;
Men should eat it to nourish their kidneys and strengthen their sperm;
Children who consume it can promote growth and development, improve thinking and intelligence, and also prevent and treat sluggishness and poor development in children.
It can help prevent age-related amnesia in the elderly;
Pregnant women and new mothers can prevent insufficient milk production after childbirth;
It also has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, replenishing qi and blood, and dispelling wind and dampness.
"Tsk tsk, it's truly suitable for men, women, young and old, with only benefits and no harm."
Feng Ye went on and on about the many benefits of croaker, without mentioning the price at all.
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Weiguo's eyes after hearing his introduction.
He knew some of the benefits of croaker maw, but only to the point of tonifying the kidneys and strengthening essence; he really didn't know anything else.
Men, especially those who have reached a certain age and have money, are always quite concerned about things like tonifying the kidneys and strengthening sperm.
"So, what's the price of this croaker...?"
Feng Ye smiled slightly: "Hehe, Boss Zhou is a discerning person. He certainly wouldn't let a fisherman like me, who makes a living by the sea and risks his life, suffer a loss, would he?"
Zhou Weiguo nodded and said in a deep voice, "A transaction should naturally be fair, requiring mutual agreement, and there shouldn't be anyone losing out. It's just that the price..."
He was in a bit of a dilemma, unsure of how much to offer.
"Mr. Zhou, giving this big croaker as a gift is definitely more impressive and shows more sincerity than giving any expensive jewelry, jade, or even money."
Feng Ye added fuel to the fire.
Zhou Weiguo naturally understood Feng Ye's meaning.
Jewelry and jade can be sold at any time; money is meant to be spent anyway.
Such a large croaker is extremely rare and hard to come by.
If you miss this chance, you don't know when you'll encounter it again, or you might not even meet it at all.
He fell silent, while weighing in his mind what price would be appropriate.
Feng Ye wasn't in a hurry; he simply waited quietly.
Anyone would need some time to consider something as precious as this.
Finally, Zhou Weiguo took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and held up two fingers: "How about this number?"
"Twenty...twenty thousand?"
Ah-chan, who had been silent all along, widened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise.
Fang Yi was also shocked, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
"Hmm, this fish is unusually large, so the fish maw must be quite big, otherwise I wouldn't have paid this price."
Although croaker meat has certain medicinal properties, its taste is really average, even a bit bad, and it's not worth much.
Its meat is mostly used to make fish balls, pounded fish noodles, or canned goods and dried croaker.
The only valuable part of the croaker is its swim bladder.
Knowing this well, Feng Ye previously wrote extensively about the effects of fish maw.
"Boss Zhou is indeed a straightforward person. Since you are so sincere, I, Feng Ye, cannot be ungrateful."
A satisfied smile appeared on Feng Ye's face.
Wealthy bosses are indeed decisive and straightforward, not taking money seriously.
Twenty thousand yuan was an astronomical sum at that time, far exceeding his expectations.
His ideal price was only around 15,000.
Zhou Weiguo's heart skipped a beat. He knew he had overpaid, but that was all he could do. The words were already out, and there was no going back.
He took out two stacks of unopened hundred-yuan bills from his handbag and handed them to Feng Ye.
Feng Ye's eyes narrowed into slits with delight. After taking the package, he tore off the seal and began to count the items.
Although it's unlikely that Zhou Weiguo would resort to such underhanded tactics, checking it once would give him peace of mind.
"Come on, help me get it onto the lifeboat."
Zhou Weiguo didn't mind Feng Ye counting the money and called Fang Yi and A Can to help.
The giant croaker was carefully lifted onto the lifeboat, and Feng Ye counted the money again; the amount was just right.
He took out 15 bills and handed them to Fang Yi, saying with a smile, "You guys also contributed to the big croaker, so it's 500 yuan each. Don't think it's too little."
His generosity surprised everyone present.
Ah-Can was genuinely reluctant to part with it, as it contained over 300 of his money. Although it hurt his wallet, he didn't say much.
Fang Yi quickly waved his hand and refused, saying, "No need... We can't accept this money. We only helped with a small matter, how could we accept your money?"
Feng Ye smiled and shook his head: "You can't say that. Without your help, A-Can and I would have had a hard time getting it up here."
"That doesn't need to be 500 yuan. Just do what we did a few days ago, 20 yuan per person will suffice."
"Here you go. Didn't you want to buy a fishing rod? Take this money and buy a better one. I hope you all make money."
"Alright, since you put it that way, then we'll accept it."
Seeing that Feng Ye was resolute, Fang Yi stopped refusing and accepted the money to express his gratitude.
He said solemnly, "Ah Ye, Ah Can, if you need anything in the future, just let us know, and we will do our best to help."
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