After finishing reading the introduction about the safe house, Zhang Yi immediately selected his service items. First and foremost was the full-house reinforcement, involving a complete replacement of materials throughout their house. Walls, ceilings, and floors were all to be replaced with 200mm thick alloy, replacing the original walls entirely. This material, an aerospace-grade alloy, weighed only a third of steel but boasted ten times its strength!
Crafting the safe house with this material would seamlessly integrate it into the building where Zhang Yi resided, avoiding any issues of structural overload. The windows would be fitted with the world's best bulletproof glass. Additionally, a ventilation system with air filtration capabilities would prevent any harmful gases from infiltrating the house. Lastly, a comprehensive surveillance system would cover all angles inside and outside the house without blind spots. Furthermore, all doors would be replaced with heavy-duty, bank vault-quality theft-proof doors, capable of withstanding even small explosives.
In short, Zhang Yi's only demand was to turn his house into an impenetrable fortress. After selecting these options, Zhang Yi handed the computer over to Wu Huai-ren. After reading through it, Wu Huai-ren couldn't help but widen his eyes. A house that was only 120 square meters in size was being transformed into a fortress-like structure.
"With weapons added, this is practically a stronghold!" Wu Huai-ren muttered. Hearing this, Zhang Yi's eyes flashed.
"Oh, do you have expertise in fortresses?" Zhang Yi asked.
Wu Huai-ren chuckled, "I used to work as a mercenary abroad, so I'm quite knowledgeable about military matters."
A sudden idea flashed through Zhang Yi's mind. He lowered his voice and asked Wu Huai-ren, "Do you have any way of getting guns?"
This question made Wu Huai-ren's expression serious. In China, private ownership of firearms was strictly prohibited.
"Mr. Zhang, you should understand that, as a matter of principle, private ownership of such things is not allowed," Wu Huai-ren replied in a low voice.
"Have you encountered some terrifying enemies that make you so afraid?" Zhang Yi tried to probe.
"That's right, I've angered some people in the underworld. They're ruthless and they have guns," Zhang Yi explained, trying to garner sympathy.
"Then I thought, maybe I could get some guns for self-defense. Otherwise, I'd just have to hide in the house and take a beating, which isn't ideal!" Zhang Yi added.
Wu Huai-ren chuckled, "Mr. Zhang, I'm afraid I can't help you with that. We are a legitimate company."
However, from Wu Huai-ren's expression, Zhang Yi could tell that it wasn't that he couldn't get guns, but rather, he was unwilling to get involved in such matters. Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yi turned to Wu Huai-ren and said, "This safe house project I'm undertaking will cost over eight million. If I encounter any issues later on, it wouldn't reflect well on your company."He stared at Wu Huai-ren, speaking each word deliberately, "I just want something for self-defense. If you can help me with this favor, I won't forget it."
Wu Huai-ren remained silent, his brow furrowed as he weighed the matter. He had connections, naturally, but he was unsure about Zhang Yi's background, so he dared not casually make introductions.
"You can go back first. While I may not be able to handle this matter, I can inquire about it for you. If there's any news, I'll contact you," Wu Huai-ren finally spoke, clearly indecisive.
Zhang Yi didn't push too hard; after all, guns were a delicate matter. He smiled, "Alright, I'll wait for your message then."
"Oh, by the way, I'm in a hurry with this matter. Please expedite the construction of the safe house as much as possible," Zhang Yi said.
"We can have it completed in at most half a month," Wu Huai-ren assured him.
After their discussion, Zhang Yi immediately signed the contract on the spot, paying a deposit of one million yuan. As for the remaining balance, well, he wouldn't have the chance to pay it off in this lifetime.
Leaving the Zhanlong Security Company, his accommodation issue was essentially resolved. Next, Zhang Yi returned to his car and called a acquaintance of his, Liu Yang.
Liu Yang ran a hunting ground in Tianhai City. He leased several hundred acres of land in Xishan, where harmless animals were kept for recreational hunting activities.
As he possessed various legally obtained crossbows, compound bows, and air rifles, Zhang Yi had visited Liu Yang's hunting ground several times before and had his contact information.
He called Liu Yang to help him purchase a batch of these weapons, offering to buy them at a premium.
As a businessman, and considering Zhang Yi's occasional favors, Liu Yang readily agreed.
"Zhang Ge, what are you buying so many weapons for? These things are only good for hunting or personal use. You can't use them to harm people!" Liu Yang asked with a smile, but there was a hint of caution in his words. After all, the weapons were being sold by him. If Zhang Yi used them to harm someone, he could get into trouble.
Zhang Yi chuckled, casually giving a reason, "You're overthinking it! I've arranged to go hunting with a few friends at a wildlife park in Africa soon. So, I need more equipment!"
Liu Yang clicked his tongue, "Ah, Zhang Ge, you sure know how to have fun! But be careful, Africa has plenty of lions and hyenas. Stay safe!"
"Yeah, yeah. So, when can I expect the items to be ready?" Zhang Yi asked.
"Oh, I have some ready-made ones here. Just come over whenever you're free to pick them up," Liu Yang replied.
Without further delay, Zhang Yi immediately drove to the Xishan hunting ground and bought the weapons.
For him, time is extremely precious right now, and he can't afford to waste a moment.
He purchased five high-quality steel crossbows and three advanced compound bows from Liu Yang.
Additionally, he bought 300 arrows and bolts each. Furthermore, he invested in two premium Damascus steel hunting knives, which were exceptionally durable and sharp, making them ideal for self-defense (or cutting people) with ease unless used extensively against hard objects.
All these items filled up the trunk completely. Looking at this array of equipment, Zhang Yi felt a strong sense of security. Consequently, he brought the carload of gear back home.
Since all the purchases were made through legitimate channels, and considering he had obtained a hunting license just for fun previously, he wasn't worried about police questioning. By the time he returned home, it was already dusk. Zhang Yi went out again and treated himself to a hearty hot pot meal at Hai Di Lao.
Realizing that he would have to make hot pot himself in the future, he promptly ordered 10,000 portions of hot pot base from Hai Di Lao. The staff at Hai Di Lao were bewildered, thinking Zhang Yi might be a rival business person causing trouble.
Fortunately, due to Hai Di Lao's good service, they didn't confront Zhang Yi directly. Later, the manager approached Zhang Yi and, after some inquiry, accepted the order. However, the condition was cash payment to prevent any potential disruption from rival businesses.
Zhang Yi readily agreed and paid over a million on the spot. Such generosity left the manager ecstatic, and as a bonus, he gave Zhang Yi an additional 500 portions.