Hearing that there was a ship to sell, Gu Tiancheng was moved, but for the sake of safety, he still asked, "What is the extent of the destruction of the ship?" It's just a mistake in handling the sail, how can you break the mast? Can it be fixed? ”

Liu Qiyuan took over and said, "I accompanied Gongzi Qin to see it." After Qin Gongzi checked it, he said that the keel was fine, but the daily maintenance had not kept up, and the cargo ship had lost its due strength in some places. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Qin Xiangru.

Qin Xiangru was quite calm this time, and said in a very positive tone: "It can definitely be repaired, but the workload of repair is relatively large, it just depends on what kind of price we can get." If you take it at the right price, the price is not even half of the new ship. ”

Gu Tiancheng saw that Qin Xiangru was so determined, and secretly praised it in his heart.

Qin Xiangru has a softer personality and is not good at eloquence, but he is a person who can do practical things.

Since he began, Mao Sui recommended himself to work in Chengyun, and worked the hydrogeology of the river and its banks. Not only did he read relevant books and learn about the situation of several rivers that meet the big river, but he also went around the big river several times with the Chengyun boat.

Rumors of various floods and accidents transmitted by ships are also recorded in detail.

The other is the focus on shipbuilding and ship maintenance, and after Qin Xiangru studied this area, he was able to work with the old shipwright to maintain the four ships of Chengyun.

Compared with many experienced old shipwrights, Qin Xiangru is a layman.

However, with the help of books, he humbly worked with the old shipwright, and although he had less practical experience, his understanding of the structure of the ship and the force was making rapid progress.

Many old shipwrights are ambiguous, but Qin Xiangru can get the answer with the help of books.

Now Xiaoman is by Qin Xiangru's side and follows him to learn the knowledge of ship maintenance.

Gu Tiancheng often heard Yuan Dongchu mention that when Zhou Cailan chatted with her, she often proudly said that her father-in-law was diligent and studious, as long as she had time, she was reading or sorting out materials, and she was busy with serious things.

It's a bit of a good effort, and lo and behold, that's where it comes in handy.

Just looking at Qin Xiangru's expression and tone when he spoke, he was very confident in his eyesight.

"Okay, then let's discuss this matter." Gu Tiancheng said, and then glanced at the group of people not far away.

Over there, Yuan Dongchu and Gu's mother were talking around Xiuchun and Xiaocui, and Zhou Cailan was also among them.

A bunch of women got together, and after they met, Yuan Dongchu introduced Xiuchun, Xiaocui's two families and Gu's mother to each other, and the scene was lively.

Gu Tiancheng asked Yuan Changhe's opinion: "Buying a boat is not a trivial matter, let's listen to it at the beginning of winter?" ”

Of course, Yuan Changhe agreed, "Okay, I'll call Dong Chu to come over." ”

Gu Tiancheng immediately followed: "I'll settle my mother home." As he walked, he turned his head to greet Xiao Man, "Xiao Man will find two people and send my mother home." ”

Xiaoman is a person who knows the severity, listens to the command, hurriedly agrees, and goes to find someone.

Yuan Changhe said what he and Gu Tiancheng said to his daughter again.

Yuan Dongchu didn't react much at first, and the damage of the ship had to be seen to determine whether it could be bought. Of course, she couldn't see it, and she was looking for someone.

Next, I heard my father say that Qin Xiangru had seen it and thought that the main structure of the ship was fine. Yuan Dongchu immediately recognized that this thing could be done.

With Qin Xiangru's cautious character, without complete certainty, he would never be so sure.

At that moment, several principals of Chengyun went to the office building not far from the dock and sat down in the conference room with a fireplace.

In fact, calling Yuan Dongchu is what Gu Tiancheng said, buying a ship is a big deal, and as one of the decision-making people of Chengyun, she has to let her know about this matter.

There is also the fact that they are going to Anyu Town tomorrow to see the boat, do she want to go together.

After all, she has been away from home for a long time, and I wonder if she needs to rest for a few days.

The swaying on the boat is indeed quite energetic these days, but Yuan Dongchu feels that she is not so squeamish, so that she can't even do serious things because of this.

After a few discussions, they decided to take a boat to Anyu Town early the next morning.

It was already mid-afternoon when they returned to Muliang Town, and it didn't take much time to discuss the matter, so they dispersed.

Yuan Dongchu's dinner was eaten at home, but the main soup and dishes for dinner were all prepared by Zhou Cailan in the afternoon.

As for the meal, they chatted together, and when Yuan Dongchu said that he was going to go to Anyu Town with Yuan Changhe and others to see the boat, Zhou Cailan was also eager to try.

She looked at Qin Xiangru and asked, "Xianggong, take me with you." ”

She had heard Qin Xiangru say yesterday that what was the condition of the boat, and where was the key place, he looked at it without a problem. There is also something that is not so good and needs to be fixed.

Zhou Cailan listened to it with all her heart, and she wanted to go with her to see what her father-in-law said.

Qin Xiangru was slightly embarrassed: "We are going to do things, if you go to play, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." ”

Zhou Cailan was immediately aggrieved: "Where am I going to play." I'm going to see how you do things, lest I won't be able to understand how you talk about a lot of topics in the future, and I won't be able to interject if I want to talk more. ”

Ahem...... Yuan Changhe listened to the conversation between the young couple and turned to intimacy, slightly embarrassed. I was busy drinking soup with my head down, and it was difficult to raise my head.

"This ......" Qin Xiangru hesitated and glanced at Yuan Dongchu.

Zhou Cailan also saw that she had already passed the level at home, and now it was Chengyun's turn.

Chengyun is good to say, at the beginning of winter, he can definitely be the majority of the masters.

"At the beginning of winter, do you want me to go on a trip?" Zhou Cailan asked, and winked at Yuan Dongchu.

"Okay, let's go together tomorrow, I'll accompany you." Yuan Dongchu agreed.

Although this is ancient, the husband and wife have a common language, which contributes to family harmony.

For example, Zhou Cailan's keen embroiderer, Qin Xiangru is very good at giving insights in patterns and patterns.

But a big man, you can't always talk about this. It is necessary to give Comrade Xiao Zhou a chance to understand and admire her husband.

If Qin Xiangru had been insightful in hydrology and water conservancy and ship maintenance, the scale of Chengyun would gradually increase in the future, and the number of ships and fleets would definitely increase.

Qin Xiangru, as a technician, must have been so busy that he couldn't take care of going home. At that time, it was very important for Zhou Cailan to understand the nature of Qin Xiangru's work.

Zhou Cailan was overjoyed when she heard this: "I knew that the beginning of winter was the most open. ”

She completely forgot that Yuan Dongchu was a woman like her, but Yuan Dongchu was doing things outside all day.

She was happy to marry a good husband, and the husband got a wonderful job.

Since she married Qin Xiangru, she has grown a lot of knowledge in all aspects, and her life is comfortable.

She's in luck.

Early the next morning, Yuan Changhe's father and daughter, Qin Xiangru and his wife, Gu Tiancheng and Liu Qiyuan, plus Yuan Dongchu's maid Wan'er, a group of seven people took a boat and went to Anyu Town.

When they arrived at Anyu Wharf, it was already daylight.

Liu Qiyuan had already been in contact with the shipowner, a man in his early thirties, named Chen Guangde. These days, I stayed in an inn in Anyu Town.