Chapter 18 "Tatsuya's Run"
Since the topic has come to this, Goodman also gave Zhang Daye some basic knowledge. The circular structures often seen on the buildings in the Sabaody Archipelago are actually made of bubbles as the basic material.
Just find a bubble of the right size, brush a layer of special material on the surface, and of course there are some subsequent processing steps. Generally speaking, it is very easy to add a spherical floor to your building. On Hotel Street at 35 GR, many hotels are built in this way, saving time, effort and money.
Zhang Da Ye's expression is probably like this: OvO
This is not scientific, but it is very pirate-like.
At the end of the conversation, Goodman decided to take Zhang Daye to negotiate the price with Bob, because the old profiteer would definitely try to bluff him seeing that Zhang Daye was so young, and it just so happened that the old guy had not yet settled the score with Bayer for the pirate stories he had told him.
After dinner, when it was almost closing time, Zhang Da followed Goodman to the door of the pub.
From the outside, this tavern looks like a two-story building. It does not have a spherical second floor made of bubbles, but is a very ordinary pointed-roof wooden house. The first floor is used as a tavern and the second floor is used for accommodation. There is a small courtyard behind the wooden house. According to Goodman, a basement has also been dug to serve as a wine cellar.
In fact, Zhang Da also wanted to ask, the islands of the Chagos Archipelago are essentially made up of the roots of mangroves, so is it really possible to dig basements there?
But when he thought that the island was covered with flowers and plants just like ordinary land, and even had trees, he felt relieved. If trees can grow on trees, why can't I dig holes on trees? Anyway, the roots of the Yarqi mangroves are so big that it won't be a big problem if the people on the island cause some damage... right?
【Bob's Tavern】
The sign at the door is simple and straightforward. Perhaps all the names here are in this style. For example, Xia Qi's Rip-off Bar even has the word "Rip-off" written on the surface.
Zhang Daye was thinking whether he should call the tavern Daye’s or Uncle’s tavern in the future?
"Goodman? You're really rare. Aren't you supposed to be a good man who goes home after work? Why are you willing to come to my place?"
Bob is a bald man with a thick, gray beard . He does look old, but very energetic.
There was a closed sign outside the pub, and Bob was wiping a wine glass with a white cloth.
Without waiting for Goodman to answer, he immediately turned his gaze to Zhang Tatsuya and said loudly, "I know this guy, 'Running Tatsuya'. I heard from Little Bayer that you are living in his house now?"
Because Zhang Daye's running figure can be seen in the streets and alleys of Island No. 59, almost everyone has seen him running. Some drinking buddies gave him this nickname, and some bored guys even made bets on whether he would pass by a certain place the next day.
Zhang Da Ye himself was full of questions. What the hell is "Running Tatsuya"? Who gave me this nickname? I was just running normally. When did I run like crazy?
Goodman said impatiently, "Alright, alright, since you know him, then stop talking nonsense. Frankly speaking, Brother Tatsuya is a little interested in your tavern. Out of pity for an old man like you who wants to retire, he plans to buy it. Give me a base price."
Hearing this, Old Bob put down his glass and said sincerely, "Wow , you have a good eye, brother. I have been running this old pub for 30 years. I have many repeat customers and my monthly income is at least this much!"
As Old Bob spoke, he stretched out his hand with his five fingers spread out. Zhang Da didn't understand whether he wanted to say fifty thousand or five hundred thousand.
"Since you were introduced by Goodman, I can give him a favor. For just 12 million Baileys, this tavern will be transferred to you immediately."
Goodman interrupted, "You're asking for that kind of money for a thirty-year-old shabby house!"
"Goodman, this pub has been open for 30 years, but didn't you see it with your own eyes when it was rebuilt five years ago? If you want to help lower the price, you have to find a suitable reason, right ?"
Goodman slammed the table and said, "Okay, let's talk about how you led Bayer astray!"
Bob said with a straight face: "How can you say that I was the one who led the bad behavior when everyone in the pub brags about it?"
Goodman looked like he was relying on him: "I don't care, I let Bayer come here to play because I trusted you, and you actually did this!"
Bob retreated: "Okay, okay, I'm scared of you. Since you've said this much, I'll tell you the bottom line. Counting the wine in stock and these furniture, it will cost at least 10 million Baileys, otherwise I will lose money."
Goodman felt that he had bargained down the price enough, so he patted Zhang Daye on the shoulder and said, "Next, you make the decision, brother. In fact, in my opinion, his wooden tables, chairs and counters are a bit crudely made and not worth much money."
"Hey, Goodman, we have been friends for decades, why do you always help this guy to ruin my career?"
Goodman didn't buy it. "Have you ever given me a discount of one Bailey in our decades of friendship? Besides, I didn't bargain too much. If you had said the price, this pub would have been sold long ago if the deal was possible. Why would it have been delayed until today?"
"Businessman, businessmen, do you understand? If you talk about relationships, you can't do business." Bob whispered, then looked at Zhang Daye, "This running brother Daye..."
"Please remove the modifier 'galloping', thank you!"
"Okay, so how much are you willing to pay, Tatsuya-kun?"
Zhang Da also asked tentatively: "6 million?"
"..." The corner of Bob's eye twitched. He was afraid that this kind of person who didn't know the business would make a random offer. Instead of asking him, he might as well talk to Goodman for a while.
Goodman also felt that Zhang Da was too cruel and helped to mediate.
Finally, the deal was sold for 9 million, with 7 million being paid as the final payment and the remaining 2 million to be paid within two years, with a little more interest to be paid at that time.
Zhang Daye also had about one million yuan left in his hand, which he could use to buy alcohol and food or replace or add tables and chairs.
The next day, Bob took Zhang Daye to the agency on Island No. 63 to handle some formalities. This was the department sent by the World Government to manage the Sabaody Archipelago. From now on, Zhang Daye would be responsible for paying the tax for the tavern.
That’s right, from the moment he walked out of the tax department, Zhang Da had to start paying taxes as a legal citizen of the Chabaothy Archipelago, or you could say he could pay Tianshang Gold.
Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he was now enjoying the "protection" of the Navy and the World Government, so he could just think of it as protection money.
Old Bob also introduced Zhang Da to his purchasing channel, a wine merchant and winemaker named Gulagas.
After providing perfect after-sales service, Old Bob moved out of the tavern very quickly. He also has a house on the nearby Island No. 58, where he can go fishing, sunbathe and play cards with his old friends.
On June 3, 1510 in the Haiyuan calendar, Zhang Daye and Tom, in this world where they had no relatives, owned a house of their own, or perhaps it should be said that it was their "home".
