Chapter 7: Purchasing Equipment

After reading the introduction about the safe house, Zhang Yi immediately selected the services he wanted.

First was comprehensive reinforcement of the entire house. For their home, all materials would be replaced.

The walls, ceiling, and floor were all made of 200mm-thick alloy, directly replacing the original walls.

This was an aerospace material, weighing only one-third as much as steel but possessing ten times the strength of tempered steel!

Building the safe house with this material allowed it to be seamlessly integrated into Zhang Yi’s residential building without any risk of structural overload.

The windows were made of the world’s best bulletproof glass.

Next, the ventilation system was upgraded to include air filtration.

No harmful gases could penetrate from outside.

Finally, a full set of surveillance cameras would monitor every corner inside and outside the house without blind spots.

The front door was replaced with a heavy-duty anti-theft door made of materials equal to those used in bank vaults, making it nearly impossible to blow open even with a small bomb.

In short, Zhang Yi’s sole requirement was to turn his home into an impregnable fortress.

After selecting these options, Zhang Yi handed the computer to Wu Huairen.

Wu Huairen’s eyes widened upon reviewing the specifications.

A mere 120-square-meter house, yet fortified like an ironclad tank.

“Add some weapons, and this would be an actual fortress!” Wu Huairen muttered.

Hearing this, a gleam flashed in Zhang Yi’s eyes.

“Oh? Do you know a thing or two about fortresses?”

Wu Huairen chuckled, “I used to be a mercenary abroad. I’m quite familiar with military weapons and equipment.”

A sudden idea struck Zhang Yi. He lowered his voice and asked Wu Huairen, “Can you get hold of guns?”

Wu Huairen’s expression turned serious.

In their country, private ownership of firearms was strictly forbidden.

“Mr. Zhang, you understand that, in principle, such items are not allowed for private possession,” Wu Huairen said quietly.

“Have you run into some dangerous enemies that make you so worried?” Zhang Yi probed tactfully.

“That’s right. I offended some people in the underworld. They’re ruthless and armed,” Wu Huairen confessed.

“I was thinking maybe I could get some guns for self-defense. Otherwise, hiding inside and taking hits isn’t a solution!”

Wu Huairen smiled wryly. “Mr. Zhang, I’m afraid I can’t help with that. We’re a legitimate company.”

But from Wu Huairen’s eyes, Zhang Yi saw it wasn’t that he couldn’t obtain guns—it was that he didn’t want to get involved in trouble.

Zhang Yi took a deep breath.

Then he said to Wu Huairen, “This safe house project will cost over eight million. If something happens to me later on, it won’t reflect well on your company.”

He looked Wu Huairen in the eye and spoke deliberately, “I just want something for protection. If you can help me, I won’t treat you unfairly.”

Wu Huairen was silent, furrowing his brow as he weighed the matter.

He certainly had connections.

But not knowing Zhang Yi’s background, he dared not casually introduce him.

“You should go back for now. I can’t do it myself, but I’ll try to inquire. If there’s any news, I’ll contact you,” Wu Huairen said hesitantly.

Zhang Yi didn’t press further; guns required caution.

He smiled, “Alright, I’ll wait for your message.”

“By the way, this is urgent. Please expedite the safe house construction.”

Wu Huairen replied, “At most two weeks, and we can have it ready for you.”

After talking with Wu Huairen, Zhang Yi signed the contract on the spot.

He also paid a 1 million yuan deposit.

As for the remaining balance—well, he wasn’t likely to pay that in this lifetime.

Leaving Dragon Security Company, the housing issue was basically settled.

Next, Zhang Yi returned to his car and called an acquaintance, Liu Yang.

Liu Yang ran a hunting ground in Tianhai City.

He leased several hundred acres in the western hills, stocked with various harmless animals for people to hunt recreationally.

He had many bows, crossbows, compound bows, and air rifles obtained through legal channels.

Zhang Yi had been there a few times before, so he had Liu Yang’s contact info.

He asked Liu Yang to help purchase a batch of equipment, offering to pay a premium.

Liu Yang, a businessman who occasionally needed Zhang Yi’s help, readily agreed.

“Brother Zhang, why are you buying so many weapons? These are only for hunting or sport. You can’t use them to hurt people!” Liu Yang asked with a laugh, though cautiously.

After all, the items would be sold through him.

If Zhang Yi used them to harm anyone, Liu Yang would be in trouble.

Of course, operating a hunting ground in Tianhai City meant Liu Yang had some background.

But he saw no reason to take risks on behalf of an ordinary friend.

Zhang Yi chuckled and gave a casual excuse, “You’re overthinking! I’m planning a trip with some friends to a wildlife park in Africa soon, so I’m stocking up on gear.”

Liu Yang clicked his tongue. “Wow, Brother Zhang knows how to have fun! But Africa has plenty of lions and hyenas—be careful!”

“Yeah, yeah. So, when can you have the gear ready?”

“I’ve got most of it in stock. You can come pick it up anytime.”

Without delay, Zhang Yi drove to the western hills hunting ground and bought the equipment.

Time was precious—he couldn’t afford any delay.

He purchased five steel crossbows, three advanced compound bows, and three hundred arrows and bolts each.

In addition, he bought two fine hunting knives.

They were made of Damascus steel—extremely tough and sharp. Unless used to chop very hard objects repeatedly, they were almost impossible to damage.

Perfect for self-defense.

All these items filled an entire trunk.

Looking at the large haul, Zhang Yi felt a surge of security.

He promptly drove everything home.

Since all purchases were from legitimate sources and he had a hunting license himself, he wasn’t worried about police inquiries.

By the time he returned home, it was dusk.

Zhang Yi went out again and enjoyed a hearty hot pot meal alone at Haidilao.

Thinking he’d have to cook hot pot himself from now on, he immediately paid and ordered ten thousand servings of hot pot base from Haidilao.

The waitstaff were stunned, suspecting he might be some rival trying to cause trouble.

Fortunately, Haidilao’s service was excellent and didn’t confront him.

Later, the manager came over, inquired about Zhang Yi’s order, and accepted it—but insisted on cash payment to guard against sabotage.

Zhang Yi paid over a million yuan on the spot without hesitation.

Such generosity delighted the manager, who even threw in 500 extra servings as a gift.