LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 530 Refuses to Accept Money
"Comrade, I understand that what you are talking about is indeed the price on the market at this time of year. Due to the shipment of seafood and fish this year, the price is lower than in previous years, but this price is a bit too high."
After Lao Tian frowned and finished speaking, he looked expectantly at the captain of the fishing boat sitting opposite him, hoping that the captain could lower the price slightly for the sake of buying so much seafood and fish at one time.
However, the captain of the fishing boat thought that Lao Tian was discussing this year's market price of seafood and marine fish with him. Although he was very puzzled as to why he was discussing these issues with him, he still explained according to his true thoughts.
"Comrade, this price is already very low. Although the situation during this year's peak fishing season is better than in previous years, in fact it is not ridiculously good, so this price is really good."
After listening to what the captain of the fishing boat said, Lao Tian rubbed his forehead. This was indeed a very headache.
If Lao Tian went to the market to buy fish by himself, he could still bargain, but now the seafood and marine fish brought by the captain of the fishing boat have been put into storage.
As long as the captain of the fishing boat insists on this price and refuses to let go, in the end Lao Tian will have no choice but to grit his teeth and pay according to this price.
But Lao Tian was still unwilling to give in and wanted to continue trying. Then he stood up and made a cup of tea for Lao Tian, and then tried to be as kind as possible to discuss with the captain of the fishing boat.
"Comrade, you see that the seafood and marine fish you brought have not been loaded and unloaded yet. There is still some time for us to discuss the price. Will it be cheaper if we buy it in large quantities?"
After thinking for a long time, the captain of the fishing boat said to Lao Tian with some embarrassment.
"If you buy a lot at one time, it will indeed be cheaper, but few people buy a large amount of seafood and marine fish at one time, so we usually sell them at the original price."
When Lao Tian heard the captain of the fishing boat relax a little, his heart became happy, and then he said to Lao Tian enthusiastically.
"Comrade, you should have said no earlier. Look, we have purchased more than ten tons of your seafood and fish at one time. Can you give us a cheaper price? After all, the army's funds are not very sufficient."
When the captain of the fishing boat heard this, he suddenly realized that what Lao Tian was talking to him before was not the market price, but the price of buying seafood and marine fish.
After understanding what Lao Tian meant, the captain stood up hurriedly, shook his head vigorously, and said to Lao Tian.
"Comrade, and in order to repay Comrade Gu Tian's gratitude for saving a boatload of our people, we don't charge any money, so you can just accept it with peace of mind."
After hearing what the fishing boat captain said, Lao Tian shook his head firmly and began to patiently explain to the fishing boat captain.
"Comrade, our army has regulations that you cannot collect any gifts from fellow villagers in any form, otherwise you will be punished by the army, so you must pay for these seafood and sea fish."
The captain of the fishing boat simply couldn't listen to Lao Tian's reasoning. According to his thinking, Gu Tian and others risked their lives to save their lives, so they should repay Gu Tian and others' life-saving grace at all costs.
However, the captain of the fishing boat and others simply did not have the ability to repay Gu Tian and others in other ways, so they thought of using seafood and sea fish to repay Gu Tian and others for their life-saving grace.
If they accept Lao Tian's money now, then the nature of their repayment will also change, and the simple fishing boat captain will never be able to accept it.
The captain of the fishing boat refused and wanted to leave Lao Tian's office, but how could Lao Tian let Lao Tian leave so easily, so he blocked the door and ordered a soldier to find Gu Tian.
Gu Tian was watching the platoon of soldiers unpacking seafood and fish. Suddenly, a soldier ran over and took Gu Tian back to Lao Tian's office.
After Gu Tian opened the door of Lao Tian's office, he looked at Lao Tian doubtfully and asked.
"Old Tian, what do you want from me? Is it because the price negotiation didn't go well?"
After Lao Tian saw Gu Tian coming, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He no longer had to keep a close eye on the fishing boat captain who was ready to escape at any moment.
"It's really not going well. This comrade refused to accept our money no matter what. He said that these ten tons of seafood and marine fish are to repay your life-saving grace, so I helped you to find him and persuade him."
After Gu Tian figured out what happened, he nodded and walked slowly to the captain of the fishing boat. Before Gu Tian could speak, the captain of the fishing boat spoke to Gu Tian first.
"Comrade Gu Tian, those three carts of seafood and fish are our thoughts. Comrade Lao Tian insists on giving me money. If I accept the money, how can it be regarded as repaying your life-saving grace?"
The captain of the fishing boat said to Gu Tian anxiously. It seemed that he really cared about this. Gu Tian looked at the sweat on the captain's forehead and silently handed him a tissue. ..