After Niu Xiaoqiang washed his feet, he picked up his spittoon and walked into the eldest sister's bedroom, the room was not lit, and it was dark. Niu Xiaoqiang fumbled and put the spittoon under the bed.

Niu Xiaoqiang was just about to leave, and Wu Ping's voice came from the dark: "Don't come here at night to do bad things." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang was angry and funny: "You think too much, I'm not that kind of person." ”

"This is your house, and I can't guarantee that you won't be bold. ”

"Then you just lock the door behind the back, and it will be safe. ”

"It's too cold outside and I'm too lazy to get up. ”

"So what do you say?"

"Haha, my sister is teasing you, the silly boy is serious. ”

Niu Xiaoqiang shook his head: "This joke is not funny at all, boring." ”

Wu Ping suddenly lowered her voice: "Did it look good just now?"

Niu Xiaoqiang was stunned for a moment, and then said with a wry smile: "Don't make fun of me, rest early, I have to go to the city tomorrow morning to run errands." ”

Wu Ping snorted and didn't speak, Niu Xiaoqiang returned to his room, and after lying down, he was still thinking about these two questions: Was Sister Ping joking just now?

There was nothing to say all night, and Niu Xiaoqiang got up early the next morning. Wu Ping also got up after hearing the movement.

The two cooked some noodles to fill their stomachs and came to the dock.

It was almost noon, and the two got off the boat at Qingjiang Wharf, and then Wu Ping took Niu Xiaoqiang and went straight to the owner's house.

The shipowner was posting happy words at home, and when he saw Wu Ping and Niu Xiaoqiang visiting, he couldn't help but be curious: "...... are the two?"

Since some time has passed, the owner of the ship has forgotten about Wu Ping. After Wu Ping revealed his identity, the owner of the ship sighed with a wry smile: "You guys are late, I have already shot that ship a year ago." ”

The two glanced at each other, and they both saw a deep regret in each other's eyes. Wu Ping couldn't help but ask, "Boss Zhu, why are you selling in such a hurry?"

Boss Zhu pointed to the things piled up in the house, and raised the big red word in his hand: "My son is going to get married on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, and the family is anxious to use the money, and I can't help it." ”

Wu Ping sighed and asked, "Do you know anyone else who wants to sell the ship? Can you introduce us to it?"

Boss Zhu nodded, and took out a small notebook from his pocket: "I really know this, I will tell you the other party's phone number, you can contact him directly, his surname is Li, that ship is better than mine, you just say that it was introduced by Lao Zhu, he will definitely not neglect you, as for the price, you can only talk to him yourself." ”

The two recorded their phone numbers and left with great gratitude.

Niu Xiaoqiang looked at the sun and proposed, "It's already noon, let's have lunch and then call Boss Li." ”

Wu Ping nodded in agreement, and the two looked on the street for a long time before they saw a small restaurant that was open.

This is Qingjiang City, unlike Aoshan Town, some small restaurants will still be open during the Chinese New Year.

The two casually ordered two side dishes, and after eating and drinking, they found a snack bar and got in touch with Boss Li.

Boss Li happened to be visiting relatives nearby, and the two sides agreed on a place to meet, and they met a quarter of an hour later.

Boss Li is about 50 years old and looks very easy-going. After greeting each other, Niu Xiaoqiang went straight to the point: "Uncle Li, how big is your boat, what was it used for before?"

"Mine is a cargo ship, with a capacity of 150 tons, specially designed to run back and forth between Qingjiang and the provincial capital, although it has been used for fifteen years, but the condition of the ship is still very good, but the motor is a little old. ”

Niu Xiaoqiang said: In this way, your boat is similar to Lao Zhu's boat.

"Can you take us to see it? If it's appropriate, we'll pay for it on the spot." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang prepared 50,000 yuan in cash in advance, although this money is a lot, but it is not enough for a ship with a capacity of 150 tons. However, he bought an old ship, and the price would naturally be much cheaper, as long as he cut the price, he still had a chance to win it.

Boss Li didn't expect Niu Xiaoqiang to be so refreshing, and he actually brought all the money. He smiled and nodded, "My boat is docked by the river, you can come with me." ”

Along the way, Boss Li kept talking about how well his ship was maintained and how good the quality was. Niu Xiaoqiang and Wu Ping are not children, and before they went on a field trip, they took Boss Li's words as wind in their ears.

When they saw the cargo ship docked by the river, they found that what Boss Li said along the way was not an exaggeration, but basically true.

The ship does look pretty good, the maintenance is very good, even the paint on the hull hasn't come off much, and it's at least seventy percent new in appearance.

Boss Li stretched out his hand and stroked the boat gang with emotion: "It has been with me for fifteen years, if it is not for the small capacity, I am not willing to sell, to tell you the truth, this ship has never had any accident since it entered my hands, I usually treat it as my own child, if you don't believe it, you can go to other boats to inquire, everyone knows how much my old Li is a person who cherishes the boat." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang nodded approvingly: "It looks really well maintained, let's go take a look at the cabin and motor first, and then talk back after reading?"

Lao Li waved his hand and said with a cheerful smile: "No problem, good things can stand up to inspection, you can go and see it casually, just call me if you need it." ”

Niu Xiaoqiang hummed and walked into the cabin with Wu Ping.

The cabin is divided into two spaces, and the outer is the cockpit, which is about five square meters in size. Inside is a simple lounge with beds and quilt covers, so you can lie down for four people if you squeeze it.

At the door of the cabin, there is a briquette stove, which seems to be used by Lao Li for cooking.

The two walked around, pleased with what they saw, and then they went back to the engine room at the stern.

The cabin is not large, and the space inside is a little cramped, and two people can only stand in it hunched.

Niu Xiaoqiang squatted down and carefully checked the situation of the motor. He is very familiar with the engine, the motor is the engine of the freighter, and the diesel fuel is burned, so Niu Xiaoqiang can still see the good and the bad.

"The motor is a bit old, but the transmission is okay, just replace it with a new engine. ”

Wu Ping knew that Niu Xiaoqiang was very proficient in mechanical equipment, and he was the engine promoted by Niu Xiaoqiang when he was at the Canton Fair. Hearing this, she nodded slightly: "If the price is okay, then you can buy it, so as to save time by running around and delaying time." ”

According to the results discussed by the two in advance, they must buy the boat today and go home directly. It's already one o'clock in the afternoon, and if you delay any longer, you may not be able to go back.