What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 22 The budget is too low by two million

"Forty-two, forty-three, forty-four..."

In the agricultural machinery store in Nantou Township, Wu Laoer squatted on a stool, counting the banknotes one by one.

The people who had placed orders the last time he was here were crowding around, unloading the remaining diesel engines from the truck.

The local agricultural machinery store owner carefully inspected the diesel engine and showed a satisfied expression:

"Old Wu, your machine looks well made, but 8,500 is still a bit too expensive.

How about you give us a discount of 8,000, and if we find it works well, we can buy a few more from you?"

Wu Laoer, who was squatting and counting money, did not even raise his head:

"Eight thousand and five is still expensive? Do you know why I brought two brothers with me to deliver it? Just delivering it safely was a huge effort. The little money I earned went all on travel expenses."

The local agricultural machinery store owner was clearly well aware of the surrounding environment and nodded repeatedly:

"You really have to be careful on the road. There's a gang on the hill nearby. I heard they killed several people. Did you encounter any of them when you came here?"

Wu Lao Er's movements of counting money froze slightly, then he shook his head and said:
"No, we're pretty lucky, from what you said."

The two chatted casually, and Wu Laoer successfully received the agreed amount, tied up the money and stuffed it into his pants.

In addition to the diesel engine, the buyer also bought the two diesel motors after seeing the actual products. He made a lot of money on this trip.

Apart from the 20,000 to 30,000 yuan owed on credit, the portion received was enough to pay Tang Wen for the goods and make Wu Laoer profitable.

Wu Laoer breathed a sigh of relief after completing all his sales tasks. The last thrilling encounter still made him uneasy.

After declining the invitation to stay for dinner, he got on the truck and, at Tang Shiba's accelerator, headed back to Dayawan Town.

When the truck left Nantou Township, a buyer who looked like a farmer patted the diesel engine and looked in the direction the three people left with complicated eyes.

"Uncle Laizi, it's them!"

I don't know when a ruffian-looking young man appeared next to me, with a frightened expression on his face.

"The roof of this car can be opened and a machine gun can be mounted on it. It's exactly the same as the Japanese machine guns in the movies. It's a real thing!

If Brother Ma hadn't jumped into the ditch, he would have been beaten into a hornet's nest on the spot."

"Uncle Laizi" was quite shocked when he heard this. Although he had just decided to do this on a whim, the other party's performance was really scary.

I don't know how long it took before "Uncle Laizi" sighed and said:
"The world is becoming increasingly chaotic."

……

Dayuan Village, Gaijin Shipyard.

After several days of hard work, the shipyard added several meters of iron sheets on the basis of the wall, making it difficult for outsiders to see the interior of the shipyard.

The patrol team inside the factory also focused its main efforts outside the factory. Several strong men holding batons were hanging around under the outer wall all day long, making the villagers who happened to pass by think that something shameful was going on inside and they didn't dare to get close.

It was not until Tang Wen thought the time was right that he invited the village chief into the shipyard.

As soon as Chen Yonggui entered the factory, he saw a small but clean factory with complete facilities and a cement floor.

Although Tang Wen only showed him the empty dock for the sake of confidentiality, the old village chief was still shocked.

It’s only been about half a month, and the shipyard is already up and running?
But no matter how much he didn't believe it, he had to admit the facts he saw before him with difficulty.

After initially accepting this change, Chen Yonggui's shock turned to ecstasy, and he excitedly walked around the factory several times. His favorable impression of Tang Wen increased significantly. Although he didn't quite understand such rapid development capabilities, facts spoke louder than words!

The giant said it well, a good cat is one that can catch mice!
"Village chief, this factory is pretty good, isn't it?"

"Not bad, not bad! You have processing machines, a dock, and... a generator? Your factory is quite complete!"

After hearing the second half of Chen Yonggui's words, Tang Wen was helpless. This was also the reason why he invited the village chief.

Until now, the shipyard still uses silver coins to generate void electricity, which is extremely expensive. It would be better to connect to a power plant.

However, to meet the electricity needs of the shipyard, the village chief has to report to the township, the township will then report to the town, and the town will then find a way to get the power bureau to install a high-power transformer to provide electricity to the shipyard.

Therefore, the village chief has to come for an on-site inspection before he can report to the higher authorities. It will probably take at least a month for the power bureau to connect the electricity.

After hearing Tang Wen's request, Chen Yonggui immediately agreed with a promise. In his opinion, this was what the village chief should do.

After promising to solve the power supply problem, Chen Yonggui looked at the 100-meter-long dock and had some ideas in mind.

Such a long dock is more than enough for fishing boats. Generally, large ocean-going fishing boats weigh only a few hundred tons, and a ship that is one hundred meters long weighs several thousand tons.

It seems that Tang Wen has big plans!

Chen Yonggui thought for a moment and said to Tang Wen:

"Xiao Tang, can your shipyard build an 800-ton ship?"

Tang Wen was a little confused, but nodded.
"Of course, but what's the use of an 800-ton ship? The ships that go out to sea in this town are only about 400 tons."

"That's because our town is small and there are no big fishing companies."

Chen Yonggui shook his head and then explained:

"My son went to the city and found a big company. The shipowner has four ships under his control. Their ships are also 100 to 300 tons. But now the boss wants to go to the open sea and needs a large ship of 500 to 800 tons.

It’s just that their boss seems to be short of funds and can’t afford to buy ships from big companies, so he is looking for a second-hand large ocean ship.

If your small factory could be cheaper, maybe people would buy our new boat instead."

Have an order?
Tang Wen was delighted at first. After all, the cost of a system shipyard was much cheaper than actual shipbuilding, and there would definitely be a lot of profit if he could get the order.

But then he realized a problem: developing a new ship requires experience. The experience required to develop a ship of several hundred tons is terrifying, and he still wants to save it to do novice tasks.

And there is another problem. The Gaijin Shipyard suddenly appeared and has no shipbuilding history to the outside world. Will customers be willing to spend money on a remote and inexperienced shipyard?
The tighter the budget of a customer, the less likely they are to take risks, otherwise the loss will be extremely heavy if they fail.

"Uncle, I'm afraid it will be difficult for our new factory to get orders, and I think other shipyards will compete for our business."

However, Chen Yonggui shook his head vigorously:
"No shipyard is willing to take it. The budget their boss gave us is too low. My son told me it's only two million. Even if they buy second-hand, they can only buy the worst quality ones. This is barely enough!"

"Two... million?"

Tang Wen was stunned, as if he suspected he had heard the number wrong.

This was two million in 96. Are all fishing companies so rich?

"Yes, a ship of one hundred tons would cost three or four hundred thousand miles, and one of five or six hundred tons or more would cost at least three million.

"Alas, I think you will definitely lose money if you build it, but I also think that the Gaijin Shipyard has just been built. If you make a loss on a ship to build its reputation, you should be able to make a profit if it is 500 tons...Xiao Tang, Xiao Tang?"

(End of this chapter)