Factory Director Li held out one hand, fingers spread wide: "5000 yuan."
Upon hearing the price, Feng Ye immediately felt a pang of regret.
These days, this stuff is fucking expensive!
It was already worth 260,000, and with this, it's heading towards 270,000.
However, this concerns the safety of everyone on board and the future operational efficiency of the fishing boat.
Even though it's expensive, I still have to spend the money.
Just as he was about to grit his teeth and nod, he heard Ah-Can exclaim, "So expensive?"
Factory Director Li smiled and said, "Many people who buy ships also think it's too expensive and are reluctant to install anything. They spend their money on more suitable large freshwater tanks, fuel tanks, and refrigerated compartments."
"If you don't go too far, it doesn't really matter if you don't pretend to be one."
Feng Ye shook his head. "But if you go deep into the sea to fish, it's easier to lose contact without a radio."
“Indeed.” Director Li nodded. “That’s why we recommend installing a maritime radio station for any ship that is even slightly large.”
How many people are willing to pretend?
Feng Ye was somewhat curious.
5,000 yuan is a large sum of money. Even though marine resources are relatively abundant now, it would take quite some time to earn that amount.
Maritime radio stations don't generate direct revenue; they're purely a waste of money.
"Most people are unwilling to pretend; it's only about one or two out of ten."
Factory Director Li sighed and continued, "They think this thing is not used in normal times, and if something really happens, it may not be able to save a life. It would be better to spend the money on more practical things."
Feng Ye could understand those people's thoughts.
If he hadn't lived two lives, he wouldn't have been willing to spend so much money to install something he wouldn't normally use.
“The ship you ordered is so big, it must be going quite far, right? My suggestion is to install one.”
Factory Director Li looked at the two of them and said, "Of course, whether or not to pretend is up to you."
"Brother Ye, do you think we should pretend?"
Ah-Can turned to look at Feng Ye, his face full of conflict.
Without a second thought, Feng Ye said firmly, "I have to pretend."
Money is worthless; you can always earn more after you've spent it.
But you only have one life, and once it's gone, it's really gone. What's the use of keeping a lot of money?
When operating at sea, safety is always the top priority.
Although maritime radio stations do not bring in obvious direct revenue, they may be the only lifeline in critical moments.
Besides, he didn't want to dock every two or three days to sell goods and replenish supplies; a trip out to sea would take at least six or seven days.
This necessitates contacting fresh seafood collection ships and supply ships.
Although the fresh seafood is bought cheaply by the cargo ships and the supplies are sold for more expensively by the supply ships, it is still much more cost-effective than traveling back and forth, which wastes both time and diesel fuel.
He will still do the math on this financial matter.
"Foresighted."
Factory Director Li smiled approvingly.
Feng Ye nodded: "What's the total price now?"
"It's around 267,000, but we'll have to wait for the list to come out and calculate the exact price."
"It's so expensive!"
Ah-Can exclaimed in amazement, "The Harvest is also 36 meters long, and it only cost 150,000 yuan."
"That's different. The Harvest is a second-hand ship, and it's at a rock-bottom price. New ships aren't that cheap."
Feng Ye patted him on the shoulder.
"You also have a 36-meter fishing boat?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Director Li's eyes.
He truly hadn't expected that the person in front of him, so young, would be so strong.
"It's not really ours, we just took a small stake."
"That's still very impressive."
Director Li's eyes were full of appreciation as he explained, "Steel prices have risen in the past two years, and the cost of shipbuilding has also increased accordingly."
"The ship you ordered is not only large in size, but also has a very good configuration, so the price is naturally higher."
"And this is considered cheap. If you go to other shipyards, the same configuration and quality would cost at least 300,000."
Feng Ye laughed and said, "Haha, Director Li, now that you mention it, I really want to go and take a look at other shipyards."
Factory Director Li naturally knew it was a joke and didn't care.
"Since I dare to say this, I'm not afraid of you going."
He said confidently, "Besides, even if you go to see it, you'll still have to come back to me in the end."
"No shipyard in this area is cheaper than ours."
"Director Li is right. We are not the kind of people who like to cause trouble."
Feng Ye smiled and nodded, "Since I've decided to build the ship here, I won't easily change my mind."
Factory Director Li replied, "Actually, you are welcome to go and take a look. I don't mind. Comparing prices from different vendors makes it easier to make a decision, doesn't it?"
Ah-Can listened in stunned silence.
He didn't expect that Director Li would be so confident, and even encouraged them to compare prices with other shipyards.
Feng Ye glanced at the other person with some surprise.
In this situation, either the factory really has something special, or they're just bluffing.
But it doesn't matter anyway.
He was already mentally prepared for this price.
Everything requires capital.
Especially for their fishing business, the investment is quite substantial.
Let's not talk about that anymore.
He waved his hand. "Director Li, let's talk about the price. Can you give us a discount?"
"This is just an estimated price. Once the list is ready, I'll see how much discount I can offer you."
"That's fine. But Director Li, we're genuinely here to order a ship, so you have to give us a fair price."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely give you a fair price."
"What about the schedule? When can it be delivered?"
"I'll say it again: the end of next year, or the beginning of the year after."
"So slow? Can't you hurry up?"
Ah-Can was somewhat dissatisfied with the long production cycle.
"Let me see. I'll try to move you to the front of the line and see if we can get you a little earlier, but it will depend on the actual situation."
Factory Director Li looked troubled. "After all, we can't let the progress of other ships be delayed because of your ship."
"Then thank you very much, Director Li."
Feng Ye smiled and nodded.
In fact, he knew in his heart that Director Li was just spouting platitudes.
This statement has probably been made to everyone who has booked a ship.
The production cycle of such large equipment cannot be changed so easily.
However, he didn't expose him and even politely thanked him.
After all, they are business people, and they can't break the rules just for this one order.
They then discussed the price for a while.
Factory Manager Li only said that once the specific price was released, a discount would definitely be offered, which was essentially making no promise at all.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Feng Ye and A Can didn't say anything more. Anyway, they could talk about it again when the list came out later.
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