Chapter 318

Beidou did the same and repeated the information to the newly arrived fishermen.

After listening to Beidou's words, some hesitated, while others seriously considered the opportunity.

Regardless, Beidou had conveyed everything necessary—it was now up to them to decide.

The first group of fishermen quickly made a decision. Five individuals pooled their resources to purchase a boat together, each contributing 60,000 Mora. They divided themselves into two groups and immediately decided to invest in the fishing boat.

In the future, their daily profits would be split evenly based on their catches.

When Beidou heard their decision, her eyes lit up with excitement.

"Great!" she said. "Here is your contract. Once you make the payment, I'll take you to the shipyard to collect your boat."

Beidou was thrilled—she hadn't expected to make a sale so quickly.

Without hesitation, she retrieved the ship purchase contract.

Once the contract was in hand, the five fishermen signed it immediately. Each received a copy of the agreement.

The boat was officially co-owned by all five of them.

For a minimum period of two years, no one could withdraw their ownership. If someone wanted to leave after two years, the remaining partners would have the option to buy them out based on the boat's market value at that time. If all five decided to exit, they would sell the boat and divide the profits accordingly.

The contract was finalized, and the group promptly headed to the bank to deposit their funds into the account provided by Beidou.

Once the transaction was complete, they were given a voucher from the bank. With both the voucher and their contract in hand, they made their way to the shipyard to claim their new vessel.

At the shipyard, Takumi received word that a group of fishermen had arrived to pick up a boat.

Curious, he stood up to meet them.

As soon as they saw him, the fishermen quickly greeted him with respect.

"Master Takumi!" they called out in unison.

Takumi acknowledged them with a nod.

"So, this is the fishing boat you purchased together?"

The fishermen nodded enthusiastically.

"Yes, Lord Takumi," one of them replied. "We want to give this a shot and see if we can turn a profit."

"We're still young," another added, grinning. "We want to make a breakthrough!"

This was their entire savings.

With this new boat, they believed fishing would become far more profitable.

Takumi admired their determination.

"That's a great attitude," he said. "Making money won't be a problem. As long as you work hard and aren't lazy, you'll succeed."

"But you should be prepared," he warned. "If more people start fishing, seafood prices will drop. It won't sell for as high a price as before."

"However, don't worry too much. Even if prices decline, your catch volume will increase, which means you'll still make a good income."

"Plus, if you catch rare fish, the price will be even higher."

The fishermen nodded in agreement.

"We understand and have thought about this," one of them said.

They were well aware of market fluctuations. If a certain type of fish flooded the market, its price would drop.

But they weren't concerned.

Guili Plains now had its own marketplace. If needed, they could sell their fish there.

Additionally, many restaurants would be eager to purchase fresh seafood.

Takumi nodded approvingly.

"Good!"

"Since you've bought the boat, let them process your order."

"Fishing nets have already been loaded onboard."

"Also, someone will be assigned to teach you how to operate the boat."

He issued these instructions to the shipyard staff.

Hearing Takumi's words, one of the workers nodded and stepped forward.

"Understood, Lord Takumi."

"Gentlemen, please follow me, and I will show you to your vessel."

With that, the group eagerly followed him.

Takumi watched them go before turning away himself.

It was time to call it a day.

The sun was setting, and the new boat owners would likely spend the night learning how to operate their vessel.

By tomorrow, they'd be ready to head out to sea.

The fishing boats were designed for simplicity.

Takumi had intentionally avoided making them overly complicated.

Like driving a car, a bit of training was all it took to get the hang of it.

The real challenge was navigating the sea and ensuring they returned safely.

On his way home, Takumi noticed many people heading toward the shipyard.

Seeing this, he realized Beidou must have sold quite a few fishing boats.

However, most buyers were groups rather than individuals.

Soon, there would likely be many more purchases at Liyue Harbor.

Perhaps tomorrow's seafood prices would begin to drop.

Takumi pedaled his bike straight home.

When he arrived, Noelle had already prepared dinner and was waiting for him.

They sat down for their meal, then gathered in the courtyard to listen to the evening news on the radio.

The news began broadcasting the day's major announcements.

"This morning, Mr. Takumi formulated a series of development plans for Guili Plains."

"Effective immediately, the new school is officially open."

"Children over the age of six are eligible for free enrollment."

"Mr. Zhongli has been appointed as the headmaster of the Guili Comprehensive School."

"Parents with school-aged children should continue monitoring further announcements."

"In other news, the release of the new mobile phone will take place in two days."

"This new model is an upgraded version of the current phone."

"It introduces revolutionary features. For more details, visit participating stores."

"Additionally, televisions will soon be available for purchase."

"TVs are an enhanced version of radios, offering both audio and visual broadcasts."

"To improve public health, Takumi and Ningguang have committed to prioritizing medical advancements."

As the news played, many listeners were stunned.

So many major changes in one day?

Could this all be real?

People were in disbelief.

Free education and improved healthcare—these were changes that directly impacted their lives.

The announcements shook the entire city.

And they weren't just excited about mobile phones and TVs.

Education and healthcare mattered even more.

Both Takumi and Ningguang were investing heavily in these areas.

The most shocking revelation was that all children could now attend school for free.

This was an unprecedented move that left the people of Liyue in awe.