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Chapter 2000: Pick Your Ship, Attack His Island

The shopkeeper had a smile on his face.

"You said that as long as it can be done, you will never refuse."

Yan Ruyu tapped the edge of the table with her fingertips, her voice steady, "Of course you have to test the boat before buying it, but just paddling it twice in the water doesn't count."

The shopkeeper's smile froze for a moment, then he smiled again: "Your Excellency, what you said is reasonable, but our boat has been tested and is very stable."

"We'll know if it's safe or not after we've sailed for a while." Yan Ruyu raised her eyes and said without a trace of negotiation, "We'll have to cross a river with hidden reefs and then a section with fast currents. Only if we can make it through smoothly will we be considered qualified."

The shopkeeper's eyes widened, and he opened and closed his mouth for a moment before finding his voice again. "This...this condition is probably too harsh. Since the establishment of the shipping company, there has never been such a rule for testing ships."

He thought to himself that he had to find a way to talk about it.

Just as he was about to persuade her again and come up with some compromise plan, he saw Yan Ruyu take out a stack of banknotes from her sleeve, put them on the table and pushed them in front of him.

The sunlight shone through the window lattice onto the banknote, and the words "Wan Liang" were particularly clear.

The shopkeeper's eyes were immediately glued to the banknote, his breathing became lighter, he reached out to take it but restrained himself, only his Adam's apple moved.

This is ten thousand taels of silver!

I've never seen a merchant so generous before!

"Can you agree to such conditions?" Yan Ruyu's voice sounded at the right time.

The shopkeeper snapped back to his senses, the hesitation on his face instantly vanishing. He slapped his thigh twice, "Yes! Of course not! We'll do whatever you want to test! Don't worry, the materials and workmanship of this boat are top-notch, and it's guaranteed to withstand the test."

Yan Ruyu took back the banknote and rubbed it lightly with her fingertips: "I tried one but it didn't work."

The shopkeeper's smile faltered as he said, "Your Excellency, what you are saying is..."

"Who knows if you've deliberately picked the best one to deal with this?" Yan Ruyu said calmly, but with unquestionable certainty, "I'll choose randomly and ask for three boats."

"Three?" The shopkeeper frowned and thought to himself that if he tried three boats at the same time, the labor and time would have to be doubled. If there was a collision, the loss would be considerable.

But when I think about the ten thousand taels of silver, this risk seems nothing.

Before he could finish his hesitation, Yan Ruyu added, "Don't worry, I'll buy as many as you want me to try. Of course, they have to meet the conditions I just mentioned."

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up instantly, his hesitation gone, and he smiled broadly, "You are so generous, dear guest! Three is three, just take your pick, I guarantee that each one will be perfect!"

It was indeed a big business. After selling the three ships, he would gain honor in front of his boss.

Yan Ruyu looked at his overjoyed expression and asked calmly, "Such a big thing, don't you need to discuss it with your boss?"

The shopkeeper patted his chest, looking confident: "You are joking, my dear guest. I can still do this. Our boss has delegated power. I have the final say in the shipping business."

He was proud of himself, and it also showed that his status in front of his boss was extraordinary.

Yan Ruyu picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, her lowered eyelids hiding the smile in her eyes.

I thought to myself: This idiot, that's exactly what I want from you. By the time Liu Balang knew about this, it was too late.

"In that case, it's settled." Yan Ruyu put down her teacup, took out another stack of banknotes from her bosom, counted out ten and handed them over, "This one thousand taels is the deposit. The rest will be paid after the ship passes the trial. I'll hand over the boat and the money at the same time."

The shopkeeper quickly took the deposit, his fingertips gleaming with excitement. He carefully put the banknote into his arms and patted his chest, "Don't worry, dear guest! I'll take you to the backyard to choose a boat. The boats we have are all top-notch!"

Huo Changhe is the master, so naturally he won't move and will just wait here.

Yan Ruyu followed the shopkeeper through the front yard, turned to the back yard, and glanced at the area in front of her.

There were three or four small boats moored there, and the wood looked ordinary. She was even more certain that this was just a small display area, and the shipping company must have a larger boatbuilding workshop and storage area.

"That's all?" Yan Ruyu frowned, her tone clearly filled with dissatisfaction. "Such a small boat, made of ordinary material, is not worthy of my use. I want a bigger and sturdier boat. None of the ones here suit my taste."

Seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly explained: "Don't misunderstand, dear guest. This backyard is just a temporary parking place. We also have a large yard that specializes in building and storing large boats! I'll take you there right away, and I guarantee you'll find something that satisfies you!"

He was afraid that this big deal would fall through, and his tone was filled with anxiety.

Yan Ruyu paused and sneered in her heart: She's taken the bait.

His face still had that critical look as he said calmly, "You should have told me there was a big place earlier. Why did you bring me here and waste my time? Lead the way."

The shopkeeper responded quickly, leading the way attentively, and kept introducing: "My dear guest, you don't know that this big place is the foundation of our shipping company. The ships inside include cargo ships that can withstand strong winds and waves, light passenger ships, and..."

Yan Ruyu followed behind, listening to his rambling introduction, a hint of a smile flashed in her eyes.

Those good ships that Liu Balang hid would soon be hers.

The place where the goods are stored is not far away. Just go out from the backyard, cross the road, and it's across the street.

It looks like a house on the surface, but when you push open the door, there is a large area.

There were many people busy at work, and there were all kinds of boats, and there was no end in sight. Yan Ruyu concentrated and listened carefully, and could hear the sound of water.

She did not hide her surprise; it was genuine, and she was doing it for the shopkeeper to see.

Sure enough, when the shopkeeper saw her expression, he was secretly proud - for example, their shipping company was the largest in Rongzhou, and other shipyards, even those in the government office, were not as big as theirs.

"Dear guest, how about this place? You can choose whatever you like."

Yan Ruyu walked and looked, and found that they were indeed much better than those in the backyard of the shop.

However, after walking for a while, she also realized that the boats here were divided into good and bad.

There is a difference in the materials used.

It seems that they are not honest in doing business.

However, it doesn’t matter, Yan Ruyu doesn’t care about these things.

"Some boats are very large. How do we transport them to the water?" Yan Ruyu asked.

The shopkeeper smiled faintly: "No need to transport it, sir, don't worry, we have our own way."

Yan Ruyu guessed that it was probably related to the sound of water she had just heard.

Seeing that the shopkeeper was not in a hurry to show off, he probably shouldn't say anything casually.

She didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, she would know sooner or later.

According to the number of people arranged by Huo Changhe, she chose three boats, a general speedboat that could carry seven or eight people, and two large boats that could carry thirty to fifty people.

More than a hundred people are enough to go to Longyin Island.

Yinding and Wu Liang are still on the island, and with the help of the secret guards, it won't be difficult to deal with them from inside and outside.

That’s right, Yan Ruyu came to pick a boat to capture Longyin Island.