As for the old engine they removed, they could discuss that separately later.
Lu Ao read through the contract line by line, and after confirming there were no issues, signed it on the spot.
He would first pay a deposit of thirty thousand. After the engine was replaced, he would pay one hundred thousand. Once the entire ship had been refurbished and passed inspection, he would pay the remaining fifty thousand.
Lu Ao handed the keys to Yu Hongshen.
Yu Hongshen said, "A typhoon's coming in the next couple of days. I'll have someone sail the boat over to my place right away."
There was nothing wrong with his boat. The people from Qinyin Shipyard could simply sail it near the shipyard, then bring it into the slipway at high tide.
Lu Ao had no objections. They agreed on delivery two months later, and during those two months, the boat would be under Yu Hongshen's care.
Seeing how straightforward Lu Ao was, Yu Hongshen was even more pleased. Since it was getting late, he offered to treat Lu Ao to dinner.
Lu Ao declined. He had already made plans with Little Du.
Yu Hongshen said, "I know Officer Du too. Since you've arranged to meet him, why don't we all go out for a meal together?"
"Better not. I finally made it to Qianming, and I want to have a chat with him. Next time, I'll treat you."
"Hahaha, sure. Then it's settled. We'll eat together next time."
They said goodbye.
Lu Ao took a taxi to the food stall near the Maritime Shipping Public Security Bureau and called Little Du out for dinner.
Little Du had deliberately saved his appetite for him. When he arrived at the food stall and saw Lu Ao had ordered a table full of