EBE Chapter 668: Three Shrimp Boats
Chapter 668: Three Shrimp Boats
Liu Xia Lian asked, "Mayor Hu, President Hu, this atmosphere is a little off. How can a commoner like me be respected so highly by you two? If you have anything to say, just tell me. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat in peace."
Mayor Hu looked at Hu Gang, who scratched his head. "Director Liu, you are joking. You are not an ordinary person. You are my savior. It is difficult to ask for help, but there is no way the family can arrange it. The thing is, you have a Hu family sword in your hand, which is the sword left by our ancestors. You got it by chance and it is yours. However, our clan leader heard the news and wanted to buy it back. The pressure is on us, the younger generations. Name your price."
"So that's what happened. I thought it was something else. You scared me. Many things happen by chance. If you get it, you should be calm. If you lose it, you should be calm. This knife was indeed with me. Later, I gave it to my brother. Wait a moment, I'll call him over."
Liu Xia Lian turned around and went to the door to call her personal bodyguard Li Daniu over. She drew the Hu family's precious sword in her hand and a flash of lightning flashed across the room. The sword was very murderous and weak people would get goose bumps when they got close to it.
The mayor's bodyguard was so scared that his hair stood on end. He wanted to use his gun but didn't have the courage to do so.
Liu Xia Lian took the knife, sheathed it, and handed it to Mayor Hu, who then handed it to Hu Gang.
Hu Gang took the knife, a little bit unbelieving: "Director Liu, you're just going to give it to me like this? Our Hu family has prepared tens of millions of funds to buy it. The Liancheng Hu family doesn't have much money, but our Jiangsu and Zhejiang Hu family is really rich. Why don't you name a price? Anyway, I won't pay for it."
"Forget it, let's not talk about it. This sword has been with me in slaying demons and monsters, and has made great contributions to the country and the country, but it is clearly written on the blade that it is a Hu family sword, and I cannot take it for myself. Now that the descendants of the Hu family have been found, I must return it unconditionally."
Mayor Hu and Hu Gang stood up after hearing this and saluted respectfully: "Director Liu is really righteous. We, the Hu family, will record this favor in our family tree. If you need us in the future, please let us know."
"Eat, eat."
Da Niu next to him was quite sad, with a pouting face. His precious sword was gone, but it was hard to say anything because it was given to him by Liu Xia Lian after all. There was nothing he could do even if he found the original owner and took it back.
After three rounds of drinks, Mayor Hu stood up and said goodbye. After all, given his status, it was not appropriate for him to stay for long.
As soon as Mayor Hu left, Hu Gang felt much more comfortable. He asked several of his bodyguards to come over, set up a new table, and had dinner with Li Daniu.
Liu Xia Lian also promised that she would find the right materials and forge a new weapon for Li Daniu.
Hu Gang drank a little too much and his tongue was a little big when he spoke.
"Well, sister Xia Lian, you made the right move by coming to Pengcheng. This is a place that is truly developing and taking off. I wonder what other factories you plan to invest in?"
"We need to develop the fishing industry here to supply the port city of Pengcheng. Li Hu likes to fish. Can your shipyard build Antarctic shrimp boats?"
Hu Gang slapped his head and said, "This kind of ship is basically not made in China, but it's a coincidence. A company in Gangcheng paid a deposit of one-third to a German shipyard and ordered three shrimp boats that are 120 meters long and 20 meters wide. The daily output is 500 tons. The ship has its own processing system and the annual output is as high as 100,000 tons. Now it is unable to pay the balance. The German shipbuilding company is anxious to get the money back. It can transfer the ownership after paying the balance. It's like picking up a bargain, with a 30% discount."
Liu Xialian was very happy when she heard this: "Where did you buy it from? How much?"
"But the money is too expensive. I estimate that the lowest price is 50 million. Three fishing boats will cost 150 million. This is a huge amount of money. I need to ask where to trade it for you."
Hu Gang went to make a phone call, and after a while he came back and said, "The ship is at the port city dock. The German factory took three years to complete it, and now they can't get the final payment. They are very anxious. If things go wrong, they will go bankrupt. German law has very strict requirements on salary payment, and they can't delay any longer."
"Then please, Mr. Hu, accompany me to Hong Kong. Your people are more professional. Please help me check the goods. If they are suitable, I will pay immediately."
Hu Gang hesitated a little: "Xia Lian, there are some risks involved. Although Hong Kong is a place that values the rule of law, you know, if we buy these three shrimp boats, the original orderer, Changshe Fishery, will not dare to offend the German company and may take it out on you."
Liu Xia Lian smiled slightly: "They placed the order themselves, and they didn't have the money to pay the balance, so the owner sold it to me. That's their own problem, don't worry, they are lucky not to cause trouble, if they really dare to cause trouble, they would be a birthday star who hangs himself because he thinks his life is too long."
Hu Gang then remembered who Liu Xia Lian was. Although she seemed to be talking and laughing with her own people, she was actually the one who held the power of life and death. In the last battle to save him alone, she was responsible for hundreds of lives.
"Okay, no problem. Let's go over there for the meeting tomorrow morning. I'll have someone send the precious sword back and see what the elders of the tribe decide."
Hu Gang brought with him ship experts, Liu Xia Lian met them suddenly and did not bring any technical personnel, but Hu Gang was still trustworthy. Moreover, port-city transactions were relatively rigorous in signing contracts, and he was willing to spend money to hire a big lawyer, so he was not afraid of an international lawsuit in the future.
As for why they bought the Antarctic shrimp boat, it was mainly because Liu Xia Lian didn't want Li Hu to compete with the fishermen for food along the coast. As a large fishing company, if you always stay at home, it will seem like you have no future, and it would not be glorious even if you make money.
Secondly, krill reproduce very quickly and have amazing reserves. Their current market price is very high, used in high-end processed foods and medicines, and low-end feed. Even though a ship costs tens of millions, it can pay back the investment in a year, and it is all net profit in the future. Of course, sailing is a life-threatening business, and the risks in the Antarctic waters are very high, so this money is also exchanged for life.
In the evening, Liu Xia Lian called her legal advisor, Professor Zhang, and explained the situation.
Professor Zhang was extremely cautious, and he had never come across a contract worth 150 million. Although he had made a lot of money in the past few years, it had never been this high.
"Can we let the German company come to Pengcheng to sign the contract? We don't have the same legal system as Hong Kong. I know very little about Hong Kong's laws, so I don't dare to tell you anything."
"I understand that, but the German company is also very cautious. They want to complete the transaction in Hong Kong. Do you know any barristers in Hong Kong who are proficient in maritime law? Such a big transaction can afford the lawyer fees. The legal aspects must be complete."
"Yes, there is one. But I'm not too familiar with him. I've met him at a meeting and exchanged contact information. He's Mr. Liang."
"Da Zhuang, are you very strong?"
"No, in Hong Kong, lawyers are divided into firm lawyers and barristers. Barristers are called big lawyers."
"Hahaha, I see. Okay, you contact Lawyer Liang and see how much he charges."
"it is good."
Professor Zhang called Lawyer Liang in Hong Kong and asked about it. The other party asked for 300,000 yuan and said it was a friendly price. If it was a stranger, the minimum price would be 500,000 yuan.
Professor Zhang called and said, "Director Liu, Lawyer Liang is asking a high price, three hundred thousand."