50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 255 Hamburger

Before long, the space disintegrated all 36 members of the biker gang. The side length of the space had increased from 18.2 meters to 21.8 meters, and the volume officially exceeded 1 cubic meters.

Given the current space volume, it should be able to accommodate a Los Angeles-class attack submarine without any problem.

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine is 110.3 meters long, 10.1 meters wide, and 9.9 meters high, with a displacement of 6927 tons.

Even if calculated based on solid volume, it would only be less than 7000 cubic meters. However, the interior of a submarine is hollow, and the volume occupied by air is not taken into account when collecting space.

This is considered a backup plan, to see if there's an opportunity. If there's a real need, we'll pack one and take it with us.

It was quiet outside the car now. After the biker gang was dealt with, no one bothered him anymore. He finished the last bit of beer in the glass on the table, washed up quickly, closed the car door, and went to sleep.

The next morning, just as dawn broke, Sun Zhiwei got up.

I tidied up a bit, heated up a slice of toast for myself, and fried a few eggs.

After finishing his meal, he got out of the car and surveyed the surrounding area, using his spatial storage to collect all the loose items that had fallen from the bikers the night before.

Only after confirming that there was no longer any trace of them did he get in the car and drive southeast.

Richmond is more than 100 kilometers away from Newport News, and he arrived in downtown Newport News around 9 a.m.

There is a small dock under the bridge over the James River. It is a yacht marina where hundreds of private yachts are moored every day.

This place was also found in the "All-American Travel Guide". After entering the city, Sun Zhiwei went straight to this pier.

Yachts are frequently traded here, and it's easy to buy a used yacht if you find a reliable broker.

When Sun Zhiwei's RV arrived at the dock, a dock worker came over.

This is a private dock, and the staff's wages are closely linked to the company's performance. Therefore, in terms of service, a private dock is definitely better than a public dock.

The dock staff guided Sun Zhiwei's car to a large parking space. When he saw an Asian man get out of the car, he was taken aback at first, but then continued to greet him with a smile.

These junior employees only care about their own salary. As long as you have money, they are willing to serve you, no matter who you are.

"Hello sir, I'm Norman, a staff member here. How can I help you?"

"I've come to look at yachts. I heard you sell used yachts here?"

"Yes, sir. May I ask your name?"

"Call me George. Do you offer guarantees for yachts for sale here?"

“Mr. George, our boss has a guarantee company that can guarantee a loan for you if you need it.” This guy thought Sun Zhiwei wanted to borrow money to buy a yacht.

"It's not this guarantee. I mean, if I buy a used yacht from you, can you guarantee that the yacht will be of good quality?"

"Of course, Mr. George, we are responsible for the appraisal of any yacht sold through us, and the company will issue an appraisal certificate."

"Do you have one ready-made? Take me to see it."

“Okay, sir, let’s go to Pier 3. There are yachts for sale there.”

The Pier 3 that Norman mentioned is actually a small spot in a corner of this pier, where seven or eight yachts of different sizes are moored.

Sun Zhiwei noticed that these yachts were all quite old and not very attractive.

Although he bought the yacht for mission purposes and he was not short of money, he certainly wouldn't use a inferior one if he could buy a better one.

"Mr. George, you see, all the second-hand yachts here are well-maintained, every single one is in perfect condition, and the prices are very reasonable."

“Look at that longest one, 26 feet, it’s only $22,000. Would you like to go up and take a look?” “Don’t you have anything better?” Sun Zhiwei asked, frowning.

Seeing that he was dissatisfied with these ships and unwilling to even go aboard to take a look, Norman began to rack his brains, carefully recalling all the resources he had at his disposal.

With inflation soaring and business so tough, he didn't want to lose this deal.

“Mr. George, there is a 70-foot yacht that the owner is interested in selling, but it has not yet been registered with the company. Would you like to take a look?”

What year was the ship built?

"It's a new ship, launched at the end of last year, and the interior is very stylish."

"It's just that his owner's business has run into problems this year and he's raising funds. He really likes this yacht and has been holding on without selling it."

"However, I don't think he can hold on for much longer. His business is getting worse and worse, and there's no sign of it getting better."

Do you know how much his boat cost when he bought it?

“I know that. His ‘Hamburg’ yacht was custom-made by Brunswick Yachts and cost him $10, plus another $2 for renovations.”

"Take me to see it."

Soon, they arrived at Pier 1, where large yachts were moored. One white yacht immediately caught Sun Zhiwei's attention.

The yacht has four decks. The lowest deck is for rest cabins, all below deck. Half of the second deck is above deck.
The third level is a spacious area that occupies two-thirds of the yacht's area; at the very top, there is a small platform, and the helm is also located on the roof.

From the perspective of the aesthetics of this era, its interior is decorated entirely in a solid wood style, which is very trendy and also fits Sun Zhiwei's aesthetic.

He decided to buy the yacht.

“Mr. Norman, your chance has come.”

“I’ve got my eye on the ‘Hamburg.’ Go contact the owner right now and negotiate the deal.”

"By the way, how are your commissions calculated?"

"Sir, our company's commission is calculated at 7% of the transaction price."

"That's too much. My current request is this: I'll pay your company a commission of $3000, and I'll give you a separate check for $1000 privately."

"Also, you can help me negotiate the boat price with the boat owner. We'll start at $10, and for every $1000 we negotiate down, I'll give you a $100 commission."

"So, Mr. Norman, are you in or not going to do this deal?"

Norman quickly calculated the price and the likelihood of a deal in his mind, and made a decision a few minutes later.

"Mr. George, wait for my good news." With that, he turned and ran out.

Sun Zhiwei watched his departing figure with satisfaction and continued to inspect the interior decorations on the ship.

I looked inside the ship through the space and it was indeed a new ship. There was no dust in the gaps and the hull was well maintained.

After he finished exploring the boat, he went straight back to the RV. An hour later, an excited Norman ran to the RV and knocked on the door.

Sun Zhiwei opened the door for him and asked, "Mr. Norman, I hope it's good news."

"That's right, good news. The owner has agreed to sell the boat for $85,000, but he requires at least $20,000 in cash."

(End of this chapter)