Feng Ye was momentarily stunned, not quite understanding what was happening.
After several seconds, he replied with a wry smile, "I haven't ordered it yet. The price is too high, it costs 360,000."
360,000?
Xiao Zhaojun was also taken aback by the price. "Why is it so expensive?"
"Yes, we also think it's expensive, but they won't lower the price, saying that this is the lowest they can go."
"My goodness, a single cargo ship costs 360,000 yuan, that's ridiculously expensive."
Xiao Guowen couldn't help but gasp, "That much money is enough to buy two Harvest ships, and you'd still have 60,000 yuan left over."
"This is different. The Harvest is a second-hand ship, and the owner is in a hurry to sell it, which is why it's so cheap."
If it's a new ship, the price won't be low either.
Ah-Can rolled his eyes. "Want to buy two more? Dream on."
"That's true."
Xiao Zhaojun echoed, then asked, "So, are you still buying fresh seafood boats?"
"I definitely want to buy it."
Feng Ye nodded firmly, then said, "However, we plan to go to the shipyard in the city in a couple of days to ask around before deciding where to buy it."
"Yes, we should visit several shipyards to compare prices and see which one is cheaper. Buying a ship is a big deal, so we need to be careful. Anyway, it's not urgent."
"That's what we thought too, so we weren't in a hurry to place an order."
"Just keep it in mind."
Xiao Zhaojun nodded slightly: "By the way, what was the price of the ship you ordered last year?"
Feng Ye replied, "Fishing boats are cheaper than fish-collecting boats; it cost 270,000 yuan."
"270,000? That's not cheap. But it's a new ship, so it's normal for it to be a bit expensive."
"That was last year's price. It seems that the cost of materials and equipment has increased this year. I estimate that I'll have to add another 10,000 or 20,000 yuan."
"That's 280,000 to 290,000, which is acceptable. It would be even better if we could find a shipyard that could offer a cheaper price..."
Xiao Zhaojun muttered a few words under his breath, then looked at Feng Ye and the others and said seriously, "I've discussed it with Awen and Awu, and we're planning to buy another fishing boat."
"Now I'm inviting you to partner up, just like with Harvest Express. I'll take 60%, and you'll each take 40%. What do you think?"
Before they could answer, he continued, "If you agree, the money for this voyage will not be split; it will just be used as a deposit."
The three exchanged glances, none of them expecting Xiao Zhaojun to suddenly make this suggestion, and for a moment they were all stunned.
Feng Ye finally understood why Xiao Zhaojun had suddenly stopped mentioning the money and instead asked about the fresh fish boat.
So that's what they were waiting for!
At the same time, they had some guesses about why Xiao Zhaojun invited them to join forces.
Logically speaking, the Harvest Ship has been at sea for a year, and the costs should have been recouped long ago. Xiao Zhaojun's family is fully capable of buying a ship on their own.
The reason for not buying them individually and instead inviting them to join forces is probably because they are worried that they won't be able to sail with the Dong Sheng in the future.
It's fine once or twice, but if it goes on for too long, I'm afraid I'll start to feel dissatisfied.
If, like Harvest, one also owns a share, then there will be no problem at all.
Feng Ye really wanted to tell Xiao Zhaojun, "You're overthinking it."
He doesn't actually mind at all.
He would definitely mind fishing in the same spot as others if he were fishing in coastal waters.
After all, the resources in the near sea are not very good, so how could he be willing to share the fish that he had gone through so much trouble to gather with others?
But the open sea is different.
The open sea is rich in resources, and there are relatively few fishing boats at present, so they can operate independently without interfering with each other.
He even hoped that more boats could go out to sea together, so that they could look after each other and be safer.
Of course, he wouldn't tell anyone.
If a boat wants to follow, they will not refuse.
However, it would be even better if I owned a share in every ship that sailed with me.
It's great that I can make money even though it doesn't involve me.
I hope that every ship that wants to sail with me in the future will be as sensible as Xiao Zhaojun.
Thinking of this, Feng Ye couldn't help but smile: "I have no objections and agree to the partnership."
"Ah-Hsuan, Ah-Can, what are your opinions?"
Xiao Zhaojun looked at Feng Xuan and A Can, waiting for their reply.
Since Feng Ye has already expressed his opinion, Feng Xuan and A-Can naturally won't object.
"agree."
I agree.
After the three expressed their opinions, Xiao Zhaojun nodded in satisfaction: "Okay, then it's settled."
We won't divide the money for this voyage yet; we'll keep it for the deposit, and we'll deal with any shortfall later.
As for how big of a boat to buy, do you have anything to say?
Feng Ye shook his head: "Uncle Jun, you can do whatever you want, we have no objections."
"Yes, Uncle Jun, you decide."
Feng Xuan and A-Can echoed this sentiment.
Xiao Zhaojun pondered for a moment: "Then let's go with the ship you ordered. Tell me about the configuration."
Feng Ye then gave a brief overview of the Ziqi's various configurations, emphasizing in particular the presence of lifeboats and the replacement of the satellite navigation system.
Xiao Zhaojun listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
"Okay, let's go with this configuration."
“I may not remember some of the details. You can go to the county shipyard to take a look, or I can show you the contract, which has a detailed configuration list and prices.”
"I think I'll go to the shipyard to take a look; we'll have to negotiate prices anyway. By the way, when are you guys going to the city to look at seafood collection boats?"
“Ah-Can is moving tomorrow and having a banquet the day after. Let’s wait until he’s done with his work and go the day after that.”
“Okay, I’ll have Awen go with you to ask about the price of fishing boats and see which one is cheaper compared to the shipyards in the county.”
“We also visited the shipyard in the city last year. The same configuration was 20,000 to 30,000 yuan more expensive. The only thing worth mentioning was that the design was better and the ship looked better.”
"What good is a beautiful design if it's not practical? The key is that it has to be cheap."
"Uncle Jun is right. That's what we were thinking too, and that's why we ended up placing the order with the county shipyard again."
"Yes, you made the right choice. We are used for fishing, so it doesn't matter if we look good or not."
Xiao Zhaojun nodded approvingly, "However, it wouldn't hurt to take a look."
If the prices of other people's materials and equipment don't increase, or if the price increases aren't so drastic, then for the same price, it's certainly better to buy a nice-looking boat.
Besides, it never hurts to know more about the market.
After reaching an agreement, the group chatted for a few more minutes before Feng Ye and his companions took their leave.
"It's getting late, and we still have fish to kill at home, so we'll head back now."
Xiao Zhaojun put away the ledgers and receipts: "Alright, that's all for today. It's dark and the road is difficult to travel, so please be careful."
"Okay, Uncle Jun."
They responded and then turned and left.
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