Chapter 3
Half an hour later, the night had completely enveloped the small fishing village. There were no street lights on both sides of the road, and it was pitch black all around.
Fortunately, Jiang Chuan's eyesight was very good at this time, and he could see the road clearly even at night.
There was only one street light next to Dong Lao San's purchasing station, and there was no one around at this time.
After seeing Jiang Chuan, Dong Lao San also greeted him enthusiastically, "Hey! Xiao Chuan, are you going out to catch seafood?"
Everyone in the village knew Jiang Chuan's experience very well, so most of the kind-hearted villagers would help Jiang Chuan in various aspects on weekdays.
"Yes, Uncle Dong, I picked up some things and brought them here to sell them while they were fresh." Jiang Chuan also smiled and nodded.
According to memory, this Dong Lao San was a shrewd businessman, and it was common for him to shortchange seafood when purchasing it.
But for Jiang Chuan, he was also considerate, and Jiang Chuan's goods would not play those little tricks every time.
Sometimes, not being evil is also a kind of goodness.
He probably felt that Jiang Chuan was pitiful and couldn't bear to cheat him...
Dong Lao San greeted him warmly, "Don't worry about the food, you haven't eaten yet, right? Come in and eat first, then we'll weigh it."
If he were a child from an ordinary family, there would definitely be a large table of hot meals waiting for him when he returned home from fishing at this time.
But Jiang Chuan was different. He was the only one at home, and he was afraid that he would have a cold stove when he returned home.
"No, Uncle Dong, the things I picked up this time are different from the usual ones, so we'll weigh them first, and then you can deal with them properly." Jiang Chuan refused with a smile.
Now he was more looking forward to how much money these butter crabs could sell for, so he was not in a hurry to eat.
"What good stuff! Let me see..."
Dong Lao San smiled, then took a closer look, and saw the sharp spikes sticking out through the snakeskin bag.
"Fuck, crabs, a bag full of crabs?"
After seeing the spikes that pierced the snakeskin, Dong Lao San's face suddenly showed a look of surprise.
As an old fisherman who grew up by the sea, he could tell at a glance that the spikes were the claws of crabs.
"Yes, they are all crabs, all tied up!" Jiang Chuan nodded, and then untied the belt.
Looking at the neatly arranged crabs in the bag, Dong Laosan was shocked again.
"All of them are big blue crabs weighing 700-800 grams, no... this is, this is butter crab?
Oh my god! Xiao Chuan, why are there so many butter crabs, where did you get them?"
After confirming that the bag was full of butter crabs, Dong Laosan's breathing began to become rapid.
Having lived by the sea for decades, he has seen butter crabs before.
But he couldn't hide his shock when he saw a bag full of butter crabs at once.
And the size of each one looked very uniform.
This must be over 100 kilograms, right?
"Uncle Dong, don't ask where they are from. If you buy them here, just give a price, and we'll make the deal if you're satisfied with the price." Jiang Chuan said seriously.
If Dong Laosan couldn't eat more than 100 kilograms of butter crabs, he could only borrow a tricycle to go to the town.
If these butter crabs die, their value will be greatly reduced.
"I'll take it, of course! This is a rare good thing." After coming to his senses, Dong Laosan nodded excitedly.
Such a good thing can't be cheap to others...
Then he picked up two and studied them carefully under the light for a while, and his expression became more excited.
Then he looked at Jiangchuan eagerly, "Xiaochuan, these butter crabs are all high-quality head crabs, they are all fat, and the size is very uniform.
Or... you say a price??"
Dong Laosan was also the first to ask Jiangchuan about his psychological expectations.
After all, Jiangchuan also grew up by the sea, so he naturally knew the price of seafood.
Jiangchuan thought about it and didn't say what he expected. After all, butter crabs are more precious, and the price fluctuations are also larger, so it is indeed difficult for him to estimate the price.
Then he said seriously, "Uncle Dong, you decide the price. After all, you are in this business, so you are more professional than me in this area.
But brothers should settle accounts clearly, so we should be clear about the ugly words first.
If the price you offer is reasonable, then the business between us will be long-lasting.
If you want to do a one-time deal, then next time I have such good goods, I can only take them to the town's purchasing station..."
Jiang Chuan's words were very polite, but also very clear.
Although Dong Lao San took good care of Jiang Chuan in the past, Jiang Chuan felt that it was better to settle accounts clearly when it came to interests.
Only when both parties feel comfortable, will they get along more happily in the future. If they are not comfortable, thenIt may also affect the relationship between each other.
Dong Laosan looked at Jiangchuan in surprise, obviously not expecting Jiangchuan to say this.
And today Jiangchuan seems to be completely different from before. When he speaks, his logic is clear and his demeanor is generous and confident.
There is no feeling of dullness and indifference as before.
After a moment of stunned, Dong Laosan gritted his teeth and said, "How about this? Let's take an integer. I will settle all your butter crabs at 1,000 each regardless of size. Although it may be sold at a higher price, you also understand that this thing is really precious, and I am also taking risks.
If you think this price is reasonable, then we will count it immediately. If you are not satisfied, uncle can drive a tricycle to take you to the town's purchasing station now."
Dong Laosan said it sincerely and realistically.
Indeed, butter crabs are very precious, and it is precisely because of their preciousness that purchasing them is also risky.
If a few die, it will be a huge loss.
"Okay, Uncle Dong is so generous, I won't hesitate any more, let's count them quickly!"
Jiang Chuan nodded without hesitation, 1,000 yuan per crab, which was about the price he expected.
Perhaps these butter crabs can be sold at a higher price, but it would be too troublesome to sell them at a farther purchasing station.
And if some of them die in the middle of the journey, the loss will be great...
After repeated counting, there were a total of 151 butter crabs in the snakeskin bag, which was 151,000 yuan.
After the counting was completed, Dong Laosan immediately transferred the money to Jiang Chuan.
After the money and goods were settled, Dong Laosan smiled so hard that his teeth were exposed, "Xiao Chuan, you've made a fortune today.
The value of these butter crabs is probably equivalent to the monthly income of those fishing boats in the village."
After all, as long as this batch of butter crabs is sold, he will also have a considerable income.
"Haha! I'm just lucky...
By the way, Uncle Dong, I still have a few crabs with missing legs and claws. You can estimate the price."
Jiang Chuan smiled and then brought the butter crabs in the bucket over.
There were still 30 butter crabs in it, but because they were all damaged to varying degrees, the price was naturally not as good as these complete butter crabs.
When many people buy things, the appearance is also an important reference, so the value of crabs with missing legs and claws will naturally be greatly discounted.
"Oh my God, are there any more in the bucket?" Dong Laosan was confused again.
The more than 150 crabs just now had shocked him enough, but he didn't expect that there were still some in the bucket.
Then he hurried over to take a look, and there were indeed about 30 crabs.
However, as Jiang Chuan said, most of the butter crabs in the bucket were missing legs and claws, and the appearance was poor.
"Xiao Chuan, I can give you a maximum of 300 yuan for each of these, do you think it's okay?" After thinking it over, Dong Laosan said seriously.
In fact, this price is not low, and he doesn't know whether these butter crabs can be sold for three hundred...
After all, those who can afford this kind of precious seafood are rich and prestigious.
They also pay great attention to the appearance of food.
"Okay, no problem..." Jiang Chuan nodded in agreement. This price is actually higher than he expected.
After all, if these incomplete crabs can't be sold, they will be stuck in his hands.
Thirty defective crabs, a total of nine thousand yuan! !
After the transaction was completed, Jiang Chuan picked out two medium-sized crabs from the remaining butter crabs and handed them to Dong Laosan, "Uncle Dong, you and aunt can keep these two crabs for yourselves! Defective crabs, don't despise them..."
In addition to those sold, Jiang Chuan also kept a few extra ones to try for himself.
These two incomplete ones were given to Dong Laosan as a favor. If there is a need for Dong Laosan's help in the future, it will be easier to ask for help with this favor.
"This... No, no, Xiaochuan, these two are six hundred yuan! This is too expensive, I can't accept it." Dong Laosan refused again and again.
If it was two small octopuses or some snails, I would accept it, after all, it is not worth much.
But two butter crabs weighing six or seven taels are a bit too expensive for ordinary people, and it's a bit biased to eat them!
"Just take it if I give it to you! It's considered as a thank you for your help in the past few years.
If there is anything in the future, I still have to count on Uncle Dong for help!
Besides, we will not do business once or twice in the future, and there is a long way to go!" Jiangchuan was firm.
With a daily income of more than 160,000 yuan, Jiangchuan didn't care about a few hundred yuan.
And Dong Laosan was honest to himself. If he gave him some benefits, the next transaction should be more comfortable.
"Then... OK!" Jiangchuan was firm, and Dong Laosan had to accept it.
Then, regardless of Jiangchuan's objection, he directly pulled Jiangchuan toEating in the room.
During the meal, Dong Laosan and his wife were also very nice to Jiangchuan.
At around nine o'clock in the evening, the couple watched Jiangchuan leave.
Looking at the back that disappeared in the twilight, Dong Laosan sighed, "Xiaochuan, it seems that he has come to his senses!"
"Yes! Let's go back... Go and see the butter crabs quickly, don't let them die!"
"Crow's mouth, hurry up and spit..."