Chapter 527: Let it Rip
Chapter 527: Let it Rip
Chen Ping shook his head, "No, that’s not the case."
"Then that settles it, I’ll load the stuff onto the vehicle, and we’ll talk more when I come back, alright!"
Ling Feng chuckled and walked out embracing the machine gun.
Chen Ping watched his retreating figure, helpless, and gave a slight shake of his head.
However, he felt a hint of schadenfreude thinking, well, since the lad has chosen this, I guess I can spare him the gear I had prepared, but I do feel somewhat uneasy entrusting this thing to you!
If Ling Feng knew what was going through his mind at that moment, he probably would have regretted his choice.
After loading the guns and ammunition onto the vehicle, Ling Feng returned to Chen Ping’s office, brimming with excitement, and sheepishly asked, "I saw there were some grenades over there just now, could you give me a few?"
"Do you want me to get you a few missiles too?" Chen Ping glanced at him sideways.
Seeing that he was unwilling, Ling Feng did not press further and grinned, "Never mind if you can’t, oh, by the way, Director, here’s the power calculation I did last night. Please take a look and see if you can get the appropriate solar energy equipment."
He said, handing over the calculations that Mo Jiaolan had made.
Chen Ping took it and frowned after a glance, "Such high power consumption, why don’t you just get a diesel generator?"
"That thing pollutes the environment, doesn’t it? I can’t be bothered to use it; I am an environmentalist!" Ling Feng said with a serious face.
Chen Ping, too lazy to guess whether he was telling the truth or not, nodded slightly, "You’ll have to wait a few days for that. It needs to be shipped from Capital City; it’ll probably take three or four days to arrive."
Ling Feng was inwardly delighted but kept a troubled expression, "That long, huh? Well, alright then!"
Chen Ping looked into his eyes keenly, "Let’s talk serious for a moment. You have so much meat you can’t handle, have you thought about other solutions?"
Ling Feng was taken aback, "What do you mean?"
"You could sell it!" said Chen Ping.
"Hehe, I did think of that, but you don’t know, Director. Even if I sell it, I can’t take it to the market, because what I have to offer is no ordinary stuff!" Ling Feng chuckled.
Chen Ping looked surprised, "How so? What’s special about your stuff?"
"It’s especially delicious!" Ling Feng replied.
"Get out!" Chen Ping rolled his eyes, what’s the use of it being just delicious? That’s not what he was after!
Ling Feng had already seen through his intentions and smiled, "Alright, I won’t tease you. The stuff I can provide is not only delicious, but it’s also very beneficial for the body. I’ve been thinking, if we could supply it to our soldiers, their combat ability would be absolutely top-notch!"
Chen Ping gave him a look, "Our country has millions of soldiers in the army, can you supply enough for all of them?"
"How could I possibly!"
Ling Feng widened his eyes and hastily waved off the idea, "You’re overestimating me, Director. It would be great if I could supply a few hundred to a thousand people!"
"That would do. Our own Security Bureau could use it all up, and it could help boost everyone’s strength as well!" Chen Ping nodded.
"We’re on the same page!"
Ling Feng smiled slightly and then tentatively asked, "So, about the price...?"
"I don’t have a say in that. You go back and prepare some samples. I’ll have them checked by the higher-ups, and they’ll decide the price you’ll get!"
Chen Ping waved his hand with an air of helplessness.
Ling Feng licked his lips, thinking to himself that the government would surely not screw him over, so he nodded quite eagerly, "Sure, I’ll start preparing as soon as I get back. I might as well set up a packaging factory. Since it’s for the military, it should look a bit more impressive!"
"Don’t make it gaudy. You know we frown upon that. Just make sure the product is good, excessive packaging is just too much!" Chen Ping advised.
Ling Feng nodded, "No problem, I’ll definitely keep it simple. You’d better brace yourself then!"
After finishing speaking, he got up to leave. However, that itchy feeling in his heart persisted, so he turned back with a mischievous smile and asked, "Leader, considering we’ve sealed such a big deal, might there be a little something in it for me?"
Chen Ping knew he wouldn’t leave without some gain, rolling his eyes, "Fine, take a box of grenades. Don’t even think about taking more!"
"Got it!"
Ling Feng beamed with delight, darting straight to the storage opposite. Sensing the director didn’t follow, he quickly turned his eyes and ran off with two boxes of grenades!
Only after Ling Feng had driven away did Chen Ping go to the storage room to find two boxes missing, and he exploded with rage!
But by then it was too late for regrets. Calling him wouldn’t bring him back!
So, all Chen Ping could do was swallow this loss. He moved to the innermost room, opened the heavy iron cabinet, glanced at the row of items inside, and muttered to himself, "These secret weapons aren’t needed for now. You can stay in the cabinet a while longer. I reckon it won’t be long before that kid comes begging to me again!"
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Ling Feng happily returned home, made sure nobody was around, and then swiftly moved all his gains from Chen Ping’s into his house.
His mind was devoid of other thoughts now, only looking forward to strapping on ammo belts and wielding a Gatling to take down that giant octopus!
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as he wished. Just as he was ready to teleport, the phone rang.
It was Zhang He. Ling Feng immediately answered, "What’s up?"
"Still lounging at home? Didn’t have any bouts of jealousy, did you?" Zhang He teased.
Ling Feng rolled his eyes, "Cut the crap. You want to see me in a mess, but that’s not going to happen. Do you have any actual business? If not, I’m busy here!"
"Who says I don’t have real business? Of course, I do!"
After saying that, Zhang He asked with a grin, "Remember the last time I had you help with alchemy, and there were some materials left over?"
Ling Feng became wary, "What about it?"
"Oh, nothing much. Just that I’m running a bit short, so could you help me alchemize some more?" Zhang He inquired.
Ling Feng had already finished alchemizing all of the Thunderbolt Pills. He had experimented with them and found they weren’t very powerful, so he had put them aside and hadn’t treasured them.
Now, hearing Zhang He’s request, Ling Feng thought about doing him a favor. But just as he was about to reply, he suddenly got an idea, "I can alchemize a bit, no problem. But you know how busy I’ve been lately, with so much to do. I might not have the time!"
They had known each other for a while; how could Zhang He not understand him?
Hearing the tone of someone drawing out their words, Zhang He instantly got the message and laughed as he scolded, "Just fart if you have to. You’re really playing hardball, huh? Tell me straight, what do you need me to do, okay?"
Ling Feng chuckled, "You know me well!"
After pausing, he continued, "It’s nothing too difficult. I just want to get my hands on some 7.62 millimeter bullets, like armor-piercing bullets, Dum-Dum bullets, or any other variety. Could you get me a few hundred thousand rounds?"
"What?"
Zhang He’s voice rose several octaves, almost turning into a shriek, "You think I run an arms factory? Asking for a few hundred thousand rounds just like that?"
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