Feng Jiafa pondered for a moment: "I'll add a maximum of one yuan to each specification."
"Adding only one piece is far too little, isn't it?"
Feng Ye frowned.
“Ah Fa, Ah Ye and the others used to be quite reckless, but now they know how to make money. As an elder, how can you not support them? Add some more.”
Even Xiao Chunxiu was not satisfied with the price and tried to appeal to people's emotions.
Feng Jiafa gave a bitter laugh and gritted his teeth, saying, "Since you've said so, Third Sister-in-law, then I'll add another dollar. This is still saved from my profits."
"this……"
Feng Ye could tell that this was practically the bottom line for the Feng family.
But to be honest, he was still not very satisfied with the price.
"If you're still not satisfied with this price, then I can't help you. Otherwise, you can ask the other two companies and see if they're willing to give you a higher price. You can take it to the town and county. I'll lend you the baskets."
Feng Jiafa shrugged, pretending to be indifferent.
Actually, I was incredibly nervous inside, really afraid they would ask about the price.
Although I believe the other two companies won't be bitter enemies and offer higher prices, what if they are?
As for taking it to the town or county, don't be ridiculous.
The public security situation isn't great these days; there are plenty of thugs and hooligans.
The docks in the town and the county were often occupied by thugs. The local fishermen were better off; they could dock and sell their fish normally as long as they paid a nominal management fee each month. The fee wasn't much, ranging from tens to over a hundred yuan depending on the size of the boat.
Feng Jiafa also had to pay this sum of money; otherwise, his goods wouldn't be able to get off the ship.
If it's an unfamiliar ship and there's no way to get there, not only will the cost be higher, but you'll be lucky to even get back safely.
You must know that wealth can be very tempting.
These thugs usually don't cause trouble at the docks, but what about the sea?
In the vast ocean, it's perfectly normal for a ship and a few people to disappear. Since no one saw it, there's nowhere to complain.
This is why Feng Ye never considered selling it elsewhere in the first place.
Feng Ye's gaze fell upon the owners of the other two purchasing points who were watching the commotion, his questioning intent clear.
However, they ignored it, avoided eye contact, and remained silent.
I managed to make a profit by buying this batch of large yellow croakers at a slightly higher price, but it also created a deadly feud with Feng Jiafa. I can forget about making money from buying fish in the future, because Feng Jiafa will definitely cause trouble.
It's not like you'll get rich overnight and never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of your life just by buying this batch of goods. It's not worth it.
Seeing that neither of the owners of the two acquisition points responded, Feng Ye had no other choice.
"Let's discuss it first."
As he spoke, he pulled a few people aside to discuss the matter.
"What are you thinking? Should we sell it to him, or what?"
Feng Ye looked at A-Can, Xiao Guowen, and Xiao Guowu, seeking their opinions.
"This price is indeed a bit low, but there's no other way. We can't really take it to the county or town, can we? It's too much trouble."
Baishi Island is 20 nautical miles from the town, and that's the straight-line distance. From Dongtou Village, it takes a long detour around most of the island to get to the town, and the county seat is even further away.
First, we need to rent a boat, Feng Ye's small wooden rowboat, who knows how long it will take.
Of course, there is also a ferry from Baishi Island to the town, but if you go in the morning and return in the evening, you'll have already missed the scheduled time.
"To make more money, trouble is not a big deal, the key is the safety."
"I heard that a boat from Qianjing Village went to the county to sell fish last month and has never returned. Everyone says it was robbed and sunk to the bottom of the sea."
"A lower price is fine, after all, there's no need to take any risks."
Feng Ye nodded, and was about to say, "Then let's sell," when an idea suddenly popped into his head. So he said, "What if we ask Uncle Fa to invite the boss to the island, and we talk to the boss and give Uncle Fa a referral fee? Do you think Uncle Fa would agree?"
Xiao Guowen hesitated for a moment: "This... we can give it a try."
"Let me warn you in advance that after deducting the referral fee for Uncle Fa, we might end up with even less money. Don't blame me then."
It wouldn't be good for brothers to fall out over a little money, so Feng Ye gave them a heads-up.
"Ah Ye, you just want to make more money. The price isn't up to you, so why would we blame you?"
"Yes, Brother Ye. No matter what price the bosses offer, even if I get less money, I'll feel more at ease."
"Exactly, otherwise I wouldn't feel at ease, I'd always feel like I sold it at a loss."
"Okay, that's settled then. I'll go tell Uncle Fa."
As he spoke, Feng Ye turned around and stood in front of Feng Jiafa.
"Have you reached an agreement?" Feng Jiafa asked with a smile.
Feng Ye nodded: "Uncle Fa, I know that the price you offered may indeed be your bottom line, but we still think it's too low."
Feng Jiafa's expression changed: "Aye, do you want to sell yourself in the county or the town? Take my advice, don't go..."
Before he could finish speaking, Feng Ye shook his head and said, "No, we'll still sell here, but we'd like to ask Uncle Fa for a favor?"
Feng Jiafa's expression softened a bit: "Tell me, what do you need my help with?"
"I'd like to ask Uncle Fa to invite some business owners to the island. I believe these yellow croakers will be enough to pique the interest of those wealthy business owners..."
"You don't sell fish, yet you expect me to help you contact a boss? You're dreaming!"
Feng Jiafa's expression changed again, turning grim.
"Hey, Uncle Fa, what's the rush? Let me finish what I have to say."
"Fine, go ahead and tell me. I'd like to see if you can utter anything ivory from your mouth. You're just dreaming."
"Uncle Fa, look, first of all, the boss who bought our yellow croaker will definitely be grateful for your help; secondly, we won't let you work for nothing, Uncle Fa, we will give you a referral fee."
How much will you pay me as a referral fee?
Feng Jiafa's complexion improved slightly, but it was still somewhat gloomy.
"Uncle Fa, please speak."
"I don't need more, just five points."
This is the actual profit that Feng Jiafa can make as a middleman. Of course, this is the profit for ordinary seafood; it would be even higher for rare products.
Like this batch of large yellow croakers, a 10% profit can be easily made by reselling them, but there are risks involved.
A few hundred kilograms of large yellow croaker can sell for tens of thousands of yuan, so there will be no shortage of people willing to take the risk.
It was just a matter of a few phone calls, so he didn't dare ask for more.
However, today's events served as a reminder to him.
He used to deliver the goods himself, which incurred significant costs for transportation, labor, and other expenses, and was also quite tiring.
If we receive good goods in the future, we can invite the bosses to come to the island to purchase them. This would not only reduce the risk but also make things easier.
"Okay, five points then."
Feng Ye hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
"Okay, I'll make a call right away."
Feng Jiafa's mood finally brightened, and he was beaming with joy.
He was happy to make money without any risk.
"Uncle Fa, go quickly, we'll wait here."
Feng Ye dared not leave; he had to keep an eye on the large yellow croaker.
Even the smallest one can sell for tens of yuan. If someone steals it, you'll be devastated.
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