Moreover, the money obtained through this transaction is legal, and there's a lot of money currently in The Los City Company's account doing nothing.
When The Los City pays Hardy, it's only 30% of the revenue profit. For the sake of development, Hardy hasn't taken any money from them for a long time.
However, selling cargo ships to them is entirely Hardy Shipping's business. Just doing the math shows that Hardy will make a huge profit from this deal.
Of course, The Los City is not losing out either; they are getting cargo ships for a good price.
Forty Liberty ships and ten Victory ships, with a total price of $20.4 million. As for the payment, it can be delayed, they can take the ships and start using them.
This is a benefit given by the boss.