97: trawler

Bai Dahai was overjoyed: "Great! This is wonderful news. Yang Qi, you're really looking out for me. I'll definitely teach your dad how to fish. It's just that going out to sea is very tough work, I wonder if Old Brother Yang can get used to it."

Yang Dad was also very happy to hear this: "Old Brother Bai, I'm also a countryman. What kind of hardship haven't I endured before? Isn't it all to earn money to support the family?"

"Now that Yang Qi is successful, I also need to contribute my share to this family, don't I?"

"Besides, you and I aren't that old; we're in our prime. When it comes to hard work, Yang Qi definitely isn't our match."

The two dads immediately found common ground, boasting to each other about how heavy a load they could carry back in the day and how incredibly hardworking they were.

(And you know what? Today's young people, let alone doing manual labor, their strength and even physical condition really can't compare to their fathers' when they were young.

There are too many who can't even tie a chicken. Except for you, dear readers, young people like Yang Qi are already as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.)

For Yang Qi, spending some money to buy a boat and not participating in the actual operation was better than anything else, as it would allow his parents to stay and live peacefully.

Bai Dahai was Bai Xue's father, his future father-in-law, so giving him some profit was fine. After all, the Bai family's financial situation was indeed average, and it was perfectly acceptable for him to help them out now that he had the means.

Finally, after some discussion, the three of them each contributed some money, essentially buying the boat as partners. Yang Qi would provide several good fishing grounds but wouldn't be responsible for the actual fishing. He would take 20% of the fishing profit.

Yang Dad and Bai Dahai would be responsible for the specific operations, each taking a 40% share. All expenses for the fishing boat would be shared by the group.

They unanimously decided to prioritize buying a used fishing boat, and it had to have all its documents in order. This would save a lot of time.

Time is money!

Ordering a new boat from a shipyard again was out of the question; it would take three years at most, or a year and a half at least. They didn't have that kind of time.

If they bought a ready-made new boat, getting the documents would also be very troublesome. Everyone wanted to go out to sea and make money as soon as possible.

If they bought a used fishing boat with complete documents, just transferring ownership, with a little string-pulling, would be very fast.

Immediately, Bai Dahai started making calls, inquiring if there were any suitable fishing boats for sale.

Unexpectedly, their luck was good; he actually found two suitable fishing boats. One was 15 meters long, and the other was an 18-meter single-trawl fishing boat. Both boats were roughly 5 years old.

Coincidentally, both of these boats were from Dapan Bay Town. They were currently docked at the Dapan Bay Town pier.

Without another word, the group immediately got into the car and went to inspect the boats first. The car sped along, and they quickly arrived at the Dapan Bay Town pier.

The two fishing boats were docked there, gleaming in the sunlight. Yang Qi and the others eagerly boarded the boats to check them out.

The 15-meter long, 4.8-meter wide fishing boat had a relatively smaller space, with 4 berths in the rest cabin, but the equipment was quite complete, configured with 150 horsepower and an external 105 horsepower engine. The boat was also well-maintained. All licenses and certificates were complete.

The 18-meter long, 5.1-meter wide single-trawl fishing boat was larger and more spacious, capable of carrying more fish, but its price was also significantly higher than the 15-meter one.

It was configured with a 600-horsepower engine, also equipped with an external 105-horsepower engine, and all equipment on board was still 70% new. The rest cabin had 4 berths. The documents were also complete.

Bai Dahai and Yang Dad carefully inspected various parts on the boat, tapping here and touching there, and also communicating with the seller on the boat about the boat's performance and usage.

Yang Qi also observed carefully from the side; he wanted to choose the boat that was most suitable for them.

After some discussion, everyone leaned towards the 18-meter single-trawl fishing boat. Although the price was high, in the long run, the returns would definitely be higher.

Finally, after confirming that the boat had no mortgage, no disputes, and clear ownership, and after some bargaining with the seller, they successfully settled on a price of 558,000 yuan.

They just had to wait for the transfer procedures to be completed and then they could start their fishing business.

Yang Qi agreed with the boat owner to pay a 50,000 yuan deposit first, with the full amount to be paid after the ownership transfer.

"I'll call Officer Zhang first and ask."

Yang Qi, using a bit of bluff, took out his phone and called Zhang Long, "Hello~! Brother Long, this is Yang Qi, are you at work?"

"Yang Qi! Yes, I'm at work. What's up?"

Zhang Long answered the phone and asked.

"It's like this, Brother Long, I bought a used single-trawl fishing boat, and it hasn't been transferred yet! I was hoping you could help me out!"

Yang Qi also got straight to the point.

"Oh, I understand. Does the original owner have complete documents? Is the ownership clear?"

Zhang Long asked.

"All licenses and certificates are complete, and the ownership is very clear, it's mine. And there's absolutely no mortgage or any other messy business like that."

Since Yang Qi intentionally put the call on speakerphone, the boat owner standing nearby also heard Zhang Long's voice and chimed in to agree.

"Okay, then both of you bring all the boat's documents, and both of your ID cards. Come to the Maritime Safety Administration right away. I'll take you over to see if we can get it transferred this afternoon."

Zhang Long was also straightforward.

"Ah! It's really easier to get things done when you have connections!" The others also sighed with emotion upon hearing this.

Everyone drove to the Maritime Safety Administration at the fastest possible speed.

Zhang Long was already waiting in the lobby. Without a word, he led the group to the service hall.

First, he had the staff check if the boat had any bank mortgage loans. Personal mortgages couldn't be checked, so they ignored that.

Once it was confirmed that there was no bank mortgage, it became easy to handle. He took the document bag from the boat owner and both of their ID cards, then told Yang Qi and the others to wait at the final certificate collection window.

He went inside alone, navigating through various checkpoints and cutting in line.

About two hours later, he appeared before Yang Qi and the others.

"It'll be ready soon! You've also caught a good time. The fishing season is about to open in a few days, so the document processing has been quite relaxed these past two days. Our leader said to keep everything simple."

Zhang Jun said to Yang Qi with a smile.

"That's all thanks to your help, Brother Long, otherwise, even with simplifications, it would take several days. Thank you, Brother Long."

Yang Qi immediately expressed his gratitude.

Just as they were talking, a voice from the window announced that the certificates were ready for collection.

Zhang Long went over, took the documents, looked them over one by one, and then handed them to Yang Qi.

Yang Qi also glanced at them casually and then handed them to Yang Dad, introducing him:

"Dad, this is Zhang Long, Brother Long. He's helped me a lot. Brother Long, this is my dad."

"Oh my! Hello, Uncle! Yang Qi, why didn't you introduce Uncle earlier! I was so rude just now!"

Zhang Long immediately greeted Yang Dad warmly.

"Hello, hello! Thank you very much for helping Yang Qi all the time! Come visit us at home when you have time!"

Yang Dad also expressed his thanks!

"Okay, I'll definitely come bother Uncle when I have time! The fishing season will open in a few days. I wish you all safe and smooth sailing, and a full catch!"

Zhang Long showed his good upbringing and quality, offering blessings to everyone.

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