allonlinenovel Chapter 254 Li Zhen Purchases Military Supplies from Norinco
Chapter 254 Li Zhen Purchases Military Supplies from Norinco
After a phone conversation, Li Zhen made a decisive decision and adjusted his original itinerary. Instead of his planned direct return to Shandong Province, he resolutely decided to change course and head towards the distant Inner Mongolia Province. The reason was simple: the manufacturing base and warehousing hub of Northern Industry were located in that vast region, and Li Zhen was determined to go there personally to ensure the smooth completion of the pickup.
Upon entering the grounds of Norinco, Li Zhen was stunned by what he saw. Rows upon rows of China's latest armored vehicles and tanks were neatly parked, making his mouth water. However, Li Zhen knew his limitations; he could only look at these treasures. The only things he could actually take away were the light weapons.
Inside the office, a slightly overweight middle-aged man warmly greeted Li Zhen. As the person in charge, he exuded competence and composure in every gesture. After some pleasantries, the two moved to the desk and began their discussion.
After carefully confirming the quantity and type of the required goods, the middle-aged man picked up a pen without hesitation and smoothly drew up a detailed list on a piece of white paper. Then, with a wave of his hand, a subordinate took the order and went to begin preparations.
"Hehehe..." The middle-aged man's laughter was hearty and friendly. "Mr. Li, regarding this payment, how would you like to settle the account?"
Li Zhen gently set down his teacup, the steam rising gracefully, a sight that complemented his smile. "I intend to settle the matter in gold," he said slowly. "However, I can't possibly carry such a large quantity of gold with me. How about sending a few of my men back to Shandong Province with me? My company has ample gold reserves."
Upon hearing that Li Zhen would settle the transaction in gold, the person in charge was overjoyed. He was originally in charge of foreign trade affairs in Europe and his favorite currencies were US dollars and gold. However, due to the gold reserves of various countries, most foreign trade transactions were settled in US dollars, except for a few Middle Eastern countries that used gold.
As dawn broke, in the deep darkness of the capital, a phone call from Old Zhang quietly shattered the morning's tranquility. His instructions, like a gentle rain, fell upon his heart—to properly handle all matters concerning Li Zhen. For Li Zhen, this mysterious visitor's identity and background were like an ancient castle shrouded in mist, vague and unclear. But since Old Zhang had personally spoken, it was like a royal decree, bestowing upon Li Zhen an invisible aura of credibility. As for why Li Zhen wanted to purchase large quantities of weapons, the reasons behind that were not secrets for someone at his level to pry into; like stars in the night sky, distant and unattainable.
That said, even with a thousand doubts and countless speculations in his heart, he knew all too well that if Li Zhenzhen truly intended to stir up trouble on this land and challenge the peace of the nation with those weapons, he would likely be surrounded by the nation's ironclad defenses, like an impregnable fortress, before he could even take the first step, leaving him nowhere to hide. On this ancient and powerful land, any force that attempts to subvert the order will ultimately turn to dust and return to the torrent of history.
Soon, everything was ready at the warehouse. The person in charge led Li Zhen inside for a final inspection. Rows of rectangular wooden crates, like soldiers in formation, were neatly arranged in the spacious shipping container, exuding an air of calm and order. A worker deftly lifted the lid of one of the crates, as if unveiling a corner of history.
As the wooden crates were slowly opened, Li Zhen's vision cleared, revealing crates of domestically produced high-powered assault rifles. Although they had relinquished their military glory and returned from the battlefield, each rifle gleamed with a well-maintained luster, still looking sharp and as formidable as ever. These weapons, which had witnessed countless trials and tribulations, seemed to be telling tales of their glorious past even in the silent warehouse, awaiting a new mission or destiny.
The person in charge slowly reached out and took out a weapon from a hidden corner, elegantly showing it to Li Zhen: "Mr. Li, don't underestimate these retired weapons. Although they have left the battlefield, they have been carefully reforged and upgraded by our team, and each one has been given a new lease on life. Their performance and power are almost comparable to the latest firearms."
Li Zhen gently stroked the cold metal of the automatic rifle in his hand, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, and an approving smile appeared on his lips. Then, he decisively instructed the person in charge to arrange the transportation, informing them of the delivery location—a warehouse he had temporarily rented, just a stone's throw away.
Given the extraordinary nature of these weapons, Norinco specially dispatched an entire platoon of elite soldiers to escort them closely. Once the heavy armaments were unloaded from the transport vehicles and securely placed deep within the warehouse, Li Zhen's mission took a turn for the better. He waited patiently until the warehouse was deserted and utterly silent before quietly unleashing his unknown supernatural abilities.
With a gentle wave of his hand, as if the air itself trembled, the mountain of military supplies—from sophisticated firearms to heavy ammunition—vanished from his sight, silently drawn into his unique, mysterious space. This space seemed to possess boundless capacity; even three containers fully loaded with munitions only caused a tiny ripple within it, remaining vast and empty as ever, prompting one to wonder just how immeasurably vast this place truly was.
Thus, Li Zhen pondered to himself what the limits of this mysterious space truly were. Perhaps even he himself had never truly explored its depths and vastness. But at least today, this power had once again proven its worth, making all seemingly arduous tasks effortless.
After completing a series of tasks, Li Zhen embarked on his journey home, boarding a plane that soared through the clouds and gently landed on the land of Lu Province. He then drove to the small town filled with memories to pick up Zhao Yingluo and Zhao Ji, along with their companions, and return to their warm old house. Although Li Zhen's parents were filled with reluctance, they knew that this parting was for a better reunion, so they tightly embraced their beloved grandson, their deep affection seemingly trying to encapsulate all their worries in that warm embrace. In the end, they could only watch Li Zhen's car drive further and further away until it disappeared from sight, their hearts filled with both the joy of their children and grandchildren's return and a touch of bittersweet farewell.
Unbeknownst to Li Zhen, shortly after he left Inner Mongolia, someone secretly entered the warehouse. Upon seeing that the warehouse was empty, the intruder frowned.
He took out his phone and dialed a number: "Hello, Mr. Zhang. The investigation is complete. It seems all the supplies here have vanished into thin air, and there are no vehicle tracks on the ground. Okay, I will continue to observe him secretly and will absolutely ensure the target's safety."