"Boss, the hospital just called to inform us that Ajiao is out of danger, but her injuries are quite severe." "She'll need at least a month and a half of rest in the hospital before she can leave," Xingnan whispered to Li Zhi as he walked in. Ajiao was technically under Xingnan's care, but in her eyes, this girl was very shrewd. She didn't expect her to be so ruthless, especially to use her own body to shield Li Zhi from the bullets.
Even if it were her in that situation, Xingnan wasn't sure if she would do the same. Most likely, she wouldn't.
Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she didn't die, he would feel extremely guilty. He didn't want anyone to die because of him, not even a non-player character (NPC). He nodded and said, "Alright, tell her to rest well and not to worry about anything else." "I'll go see her in a couple of days."
"Yes!" "I believe she'll be very happy to know that the boss is safe," Xingnan said.
As for the matters related to the "Security Advisory Team" and the establishment of the company's security department, Li Zhi entrusted them to Yana for handling. Yana had experience serving in the special forces and possessed excellent skills. She was the one who subdued the assassin today.
As for the affairs of the Super Can Company, Xingnan will temporarily assume control.
Li Zhi took the ingredients that Yana had purchased and left the Factory World of Pier 5.
When he returned, Li Zhi lay back on the bed and felt a wave of fear. This was the closest he had ever been to death. If it weren't for Ajiao, if the assassin's bullet had hit him, he didn't dare to think about it. If he had died in the "Factory World," his family wouldn't even know, and his body wouldn't be able to return. They would just think he had suddenly disappeared and gradually forget about him.
Safety! This issue needs to be taken seriously.
No matter how much money he had, what use would it be if someone died? Li Zhi didn't want to die. He was still young and had a lot of life ahead of him. He had many dreams yet to be fulfilled.
To die like this, with regrets and without closure.
If there were people attempting to assassinate him in the "Factory World of Pier 5," would the same thing happen in the real world? Li Zhi's first thought was of the Zhao family.
Did he have to hire ten or eight bodyguards to follow him everywhere? If it were in the "Factory World," Li Zhi would definitely do it. Whoever wanted to make fun of him could do so, but the most important thing was to stay alive. But if he did the same in Haicheng, how many people would curse him for flaunting his wealth without understanding proper etiquette?
There were many people wealthier than Li Zhi, but none of them walked around in broad daylight with eight bodyguards following them everywhere.
Even with eight bodyguards, the key was that it did not necessarily mean they could stop a bullet. So, bodyguards weren't necessarily reliable.
What could stop a bullet?
Bulletproof vest!
Yes, a bulletproof vest!
Li Zhi jumped up from the bed, walked quickly to the safe, took out the 'Micro' level interstellar core that Yana had purchased, and placed it on the micro-machine's door, gaining access to the private trading hall of the Interstellar Merchant Alliance.
"Pillar Brother, please help me check the bulletproof vests." "I want to buy a bulletproof vest!" Li Zhi said.
After a moment of silence, the Pillar Brother asked, "Bulletproof vest?" What type of technology is it, what is its main function, and at what technological level is it used?
Li Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Mainly for protection against firearm bullets, it's a top-tier product of level 3 technology."
"Alright, are there any other requirements for its functionality?" "Pillar Brother asked."
"Lightweight, flexible, and ideally suitable for everyday wear," Li Zhi said.
Pillar Brother said, "In that case, I recommend the R88 bulletproof vest." It is made of nanomaterials, lightweight, breathable, and can be worn close to the body. It provides excellent protection against over 98% of the weapons in your world, but its weak point is the head!
"Do you have a full-body bulletproof vest?" "It's best if it's invisible, so that when you wear it, others won't notice," Li Zhi said with a serious expression.
"If you are looking for an invisible full-body bulletproof vest, I recommend the Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor, the flagship product of the Interstellar Merchant Alliance." It's a bit more expensive, at one billion USD. It absorbs physical damage up to an intensity of D2 and is completely immune. If the firearms in your world do not use special armor-piercing or other specialized bullets, the physical damage will not exceed D2 intensity. Wearing the Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor, you don't have to worry about bullet damage.
Furthermore, it provides comprehensive protection, including for the head. The Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor is incredibly thin, measuring only one-tenth of a millimeter. It is virtually invisible in everyday situations, making it imperceptible to the naked eye. "It is a level 4 technology product in the field of biological protection, fully developed by a level 9 technology world, and is the preferred choice among lower-level manufacturers for protective armor."
Is it billion USD?
Upon hearing this news, Li Zhi felt a pang of pain, but he had no choice. It was just 15 billion US dollars, the money from one and a half super can factories.
Buy!
For something that could save his life, Li Zhi was willing to spend the money. No matter how much money he had, what use would that money be if he died?
"I'll order a set of the 'Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor'!" Li Zhi gritted his teeth and transferred billions from the "Factory World" account to complete the purchase.
"When can it be delivered?" Li Zhi asked.
Pillar Brother said, "If you're in a hurry, I recommend using the private trading hall teleportation array, as the 'Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor' is a self-operated product of the Interstellar Merchant Alliance and does not charge transaction fees." "It's not very large, so the cost of teleportation is only about 5 million US dollars, and you can have it in your hands immediately."
"Okay, place the order and have it sent over!" Li Zhi nodded. He had already spent 14.6 billion US dollars, so he didn't care about another 5 million US dollars.
As long as the money was spent, it would be quick enough.
The Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor is the size of a contact lens. When placed on the fingertip, it can cover the entire body within three seconds, providing a cooling sensation without any additional sensations. It was definitely light and thin enough.
The Pillar Brother explained that it could absorb 100% of pure physical damage below D2, and without armor-piercing bullets, ordinary firearm bullets couldn't penetrate it. The Dragon Bone Type 1 Biological Armor not only provides bulletproof protection but also offers fireproof and waterproof capabilities, along with self-repair functions.
With 15 billion US dollars, it was as if Li Zhi had gained a layer of instantly hardened skin. Even if he wore it every day, it wouldn't be noticeable to the naked eye.
After returning from the private trading hall of the Interstellar Merchant Alliance, Li Zhi felt much more at ease. He even went to the kitchen to conduct some experiments, and the results were reassuring. The knives couldn't leave a mark, and even when he tried to stab himself with a fruit knife, it rebounded with great force.
Phew!
Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. It was enough for now.
With this set of biological armor, Li Zhi would be completely immune to ordinary assassination attempts.
As it was getting dark, Huang Fatty called, sounding distressed, "Boss, you finally answered the phone." "Did you get the ingredients?"
Li Zhi checked the time and realized that it was almost time for the other party to have dinner. There were dozens of missed calls from Huang Fatty on his phone, all of which were made during the afternoon.
"I know, I'm on my way to the Fallen Star Tower!" Li Zhi hung up the phone. He had almost missed the deadline, and if he hadn't returned today, the Fallen Star Tower wouldn't be able to open tomorrow.
He loaded the ingredients into the car and drove towards the Fallen Star Tower.
On the way, Li Zhi didn't think about the woman he was going to have dinner with tonight. Instead, he was contemplating who wanted to end his life in the Factory World of Pier 5.
In theory, Li Zhi had fewer enemies in the Factory World of Pier 5 than in the real world. Even though Zhao Sihai had not mentioned hiring someone to kill Li Zhi, he had been attacked in the Factory World of Pier 5, which was strange and suspicious. Who could it be?
Bei Daozhi?
The first person Li Zhi thought of was Bei Daozhi. In terms of business, Bei Daozhi was one of the people who knew Li Zhi best. If the Super Fish Ball Company and its ten Super Fish Ball factories were all established, the daily net profit would exceed 16 billion US dollars, resulting in an annual net income of tens of trillions of dollars. Faced with such a huge fortune, who wouldn't be tempted?
However, Li Zhi quickly dismissed this idea. First of all, Bei Daozhi killing Li Zhi would not directly benefit him. If Li Zhi were to pass away without appointing a direct heir in Pier 5, his shares would be directly taken by the Commercial Supervision Department of Pier 5. As the major shareholder, if the Commercial Supervision Department of Pier 5 were to acquire a majority stake in the Super Fish Ball Company, the first step would be to reclaim the 'rights' from Bei Daozhi.
Moreover, based on Li Zhi's understanding of Bei Daozhi, he didn't seem like a short-sighted person. Without Li Zhi, the Super Fish Ball Company would only be able to sustain the scale of ten Super Fish Ball factories indefinitely. It would not be possible to expand further because, besides Li Zhi, there was no one else in Sea Star capable of manufacturing Super Fish Ball factories.
This was Li Zhi's "patent" authority, and without him, no one else could obtain this authority without the "Nebula i9".
If it wasn't Bei Daozhi, then who could it be?
Li Zhi racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone in the Factory World of Pier 5 who had a grudge against him.
Even when he arrived at the Fallen Star Tower, he still couldn't come up with any clues. The assassination was mysterious, and the break-in was equally puzzling, with no clues to follow.
"Boss, you're like my own father, no, my own grandfather; you finally came," Huang Fatty rushed out of the Fallen Star Tower, looking eagerly at Li Zhi. If Li Zhi hadn't come back today, he would have been on the verge of despair. He had already collected the deposit and made the announcement. If Li Zhi had been absent today, the Fallen Star Tower wouldn't have to open tomorrow, and it could just close for good.
In the past, no matter how reliable Li Zhi seemed, today he almost lost his mind waiting for him.
"Get lost, I'm not your grandfather," Li Zhi rolled his eyes, ignored the person, and went into the Fallen Star Tower.
Li Zhi admitted that he was late today and almost caused a disaster, but he had a valid reason for it. If something had really happened to Li Zhi, it wouldn't be surprising if the Fallen Star Tower couldn't continue operating.
Meng Ruping looked at Li Zhi's less-than-pleased expression and didn't dare to ask anything.
"Boss, are you okay?" It was Yang Yuqing, the little girl, who came over to ask.
Li Zhi was taken aback, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "What could happen to me?" Please go to the kitchen and prepare a meal for me. "I haven't had lunch yet!"
"Okay, are you going to the third floor or the second floor?" Yang Yuqing blinked and asked.
Li Zhi thought for a moment and said, "The third floor!"
"Okay, I'll personally bring it to you later!" Yang Yuqing said.
Li Zhi went to the third floor, found a private room, lit a cigarette, and continued to ponder the events that had occurred in the Factory World of Pier 5. It was a terrifying experience, and he couldn't help but dwell on it. It felt like a thorn was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't find comfort until it was removed.
Even though he was confident and bold, when it came to matters of life and death, he was extremely cautious. One wrong step could lead to a complete loss.
If a person died, there was no way to regret it.