Chapter 106: Friendship Price Offering

Satisfied?

When hearing Chen Yongren introduce the supplies like listing menu items, Chen Dian's heart could no longer be described by the two words 'satisfied'.

Under these circumstances, Xiao Tu actually managed to get hold of so many scarce supplies.

Especially his last sentence.

Machine tools.

Although they are only parts, doesn't this indicate he still has more machine tools on hand?

I originally thought Xiao Tu was just boasting, but I didn't expect he actually had this capability.

Suddenly.

Chen Dian then realized another problem.

Machine tools?

Where did Xiao Tu get these machine tools?

In the entire Songhu underground black market, at most they deal in some food, weapons, or failing that, some scarce medicines.

No one has ever dealt in this kind of machinery before.

Moreover, now the American devils and Japanese are even investigating the whereabouts of lost supplies in the black market.

Huh?

Thinking of this, Chen Dian suddenly felt something was off.

Machine tools…

Chen Dian looked at the machine tool parts inside the box and could faintly see English letters written on the box.

Hiss…

Chen Dian seemed to think of something and couldn't help sucking in a breath of cold air.

"Could it be that batch of machine tools lost by the Americans?"

"Just who is this guy in front of us?"

"How did he get hold of this batch of machine tools?"

……

In fact, out of caution, after returning Chen Dian specially sent people to investigate the name Xiao Tu.

As expected, nobody had ever heard of such a figure in the underground black market.

Hearing Chen Dian's thoughts, Chen Yongren's expression didn't change; he had already anticipated his reaction: "Boss Zhang, rest assured, I guarantee I will not leak this transaction to anyone."

Huh?

Hearing this, Chen Dian's heart gave another jolt.

Although Xiao Tu looks young, he is indeed a sharp-witted person, and he even figured out what I was worrying about.

After thinking it over, what's the point of thinking so much!

Damn it.

Even the New Fourth Army is this destitute; never mind where these supplies come from, especially the machine tools—this hot potato, if you buy it you profit!

The troops desperately need these things; produce more weapons and equipment to send to the front!

Soon, Chen Dian realized another problem.

He also needs to have that much money himself.

"The machine tools made by America are all brand new."

"With the money I've prepared, after buying these supplies, how much will be left?"

"Even if I wanted to buy, how many could I afford?"

Chen Dian never expected Chen Yongren could produce American-made machine tools.

Not to mention the scarce supplies stored in the room.

"No, Xiao Tu can produce this much supplies; what problem could I have?" Chen Dian said helplessly: "It's just the price…"

"Boss Zhang, rest assured, it's absolutely a friend's price." Chen Yongren pondered a moment, then smiled and said: "20 tons of rice, 10,000 silver dollars."

"How much did you say?" Chen Dian stared wide-eyed.

Since the Japanese occupied Songhu, prices have skyrocketed, and merchants profiteering on grain have been rolling in money.

Grain is a commodity with price but no market; 10,000 silver dollars is almost the same as giving it away for free.

"You didn't mishear, it's exactly 10,000 silver dollars." Chen Yongren pointed a finger, smiling: "Mr. Zhang, although I am a merchant, half of my blood is Chinese."

"First and foremost I am a patriot, and only then a merchant."

"I believe these supplies can only realize their greater utility in your hands."

"Speaking of which, I should also thank you for being willing to help me clear out this inventory."

No way.

Chen Yongren both wanted to help Fourth Master and not reveal his identity, so he could only use this method.

Fourth Master and Eighth Master, who spend their days tightening their belts, how much money could they possibly have?

They might not even dare accept it for free, and it would be a bit too deliberate.

Better to charge a friend's price and let them purchase the supplies.

Besides, making money off one's own people isn't much of an ability; to make money, you also have to squeeze it from foreigners and Japanese.

Seeing Chen Yongren's sincere expression, Chen Dian could feel his words came from the heart, and he said solemnly: "Thank you, Xiao Tu!"

"No matter when, I, Zhang, will never forget you!"

"Other supplies are the same; as long as you want to buy, I'll sell them all at a friend's price." Chen Yongren pondered a moment, then said: "I won't count them individually."

"Just give a total sum, 100,000…"

No, 50,000 dollars, you can take all these supplies with you.

When they met, Chen Yongren used his Full Concentration Skill to observe Chen Dian; his briefcase contained only 10,000 dollars in cash and another 90,000 dollars in bearer bonds.

It really lets him spend 100,000 dollars on these supplies, and what about the equipment afterward?

"50,000?" Chen Dian's face lit up with surprise.

This price was completely beyond his expectations.

Not to mention 50,000 dollars, given the current situation, even 50,000 pounds would be a giveaway.

This 100,000 dollars was still money he scraped together after requesting permission from his superiors and mobilizing all the New Fourth Army's assets in Songhu.

Moreover, Chen Dian didn't intend to take it all; he only hoped to buy more supplies like grain and cotton.

Who would have thought that with just 50,000 dollars he could buy all these supplies filling the room?

Chen Yongren again patted the machine-tool parts beside him and said, "I don't know, Boss Zhang, are you interested in this batch of military equipment?"

"Of course I'm interested, certainly interested!" Chen Dian nodded excitedly, then his face immediately fell.

He was certainly interested, but he really couldn't bring himself to mention a friends‑discount.

Equipment, however, is worth more than supplies.

"Don't worry, Boss Zhang, still the friends‑price." Chen Yongren pondered for a moment and said, "I'll just sell…"

Chen Dian gazed hopefully at Chen Yongren.

"Let's not talk about unit price; I have a total of 200 pieces of military equipment…" Chen Yongren waved his hand and said bluntly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dian almost choked on his own saliva.

200 units?

Even if one unit sold for 10,000 dollars, I couldn't afford it.

But then Chen Yongren laughed and said, "If you're willing to take everything in one lot, the 200 machines and all the supplies here together come to 100,000 dollars."

Hearing that, Chen Dian's eyelids twitched twice, thinking he'd misheard, and he stammered, "How much did you say?"

"100,000 dollars for the 200 pieces of equipment, together with all the supplies here, all yours." Chen Yongren said solemnly.

"100,000?" Chen Dian pondered for a long time before slowly saying, "Brother Xiao, you're not joking with me, are you?"

100,000 dollars isn't enough to buy one piece of equipment, let alone 200 pieces plus a roomful of supplies.

Even if sold as scrap iron, these 200 machines would be worth more than 100,000 dollars.

"Boss Zhang, I just said it: first I am a patriot, and only then a businessman." Chen Yongren looked at Chen Dian and said calmly.

"I've given you the price; whether you accept it or not is up to you."

Chen Dian chewed over Chen Yongren's words repeatedly, nodded heavily, and said solemnly, "All right, Brother Xiao, I'll take this deal!"

"Brother Xiao, this time you've sold us a great favor; from now on, no matter what difficulties you encounter, I, Zhang Bin, will give you my full support!"

"Boss Zhang, you're too polite." Chen Yongren finally smiled.

"Brother Xiao, here is 10,000 dollars in cash and another 90,000 dollars in bonds; please check." Chen Dian opened the briefcase; inside were bundles wrapped in red paper, each bundle of 100 dollars.