"Is this kind of business too dangerous?"
Ivan asked with concern.
Yang Jie shook his head.
"Not in the short term, and I don't plan to do this business for a long time."
There are three sources for selling weapons in Old Port:
One is Thor Industries and other giants that are slightly involved in the military industry. Their products range from guns and bullets to various types of armored vehicles. Their main customer groups are major surrounding forces and a small number of large independent settlements.
The second is the various handmade weapon workshops in Old Port City, which range in size from a few people to more than a hundred people. They mainly produce simple handmade guns in the wasteland similar to those used by Desert Locusts and Dax Town guards. These guns Mostly low quality.
The third one is the various weapons picked up from the wasteland by wasteland walkers like scavengers. There are relatively few of these weapons, and most of them are badly worn, making them little more than supplements that are better than nothing.
In the middle, an opening was created for Yang Jie.
Those who are capable of manufacturing do not pay attention to the retail direction of the piecemeal, while those who focus on retail cannot create it in a short time.
It can be said that Yang Jie has no competitors in the short term.
Yang Jie explained:
"The major companies led by Raytheon Industries are different from our target customers. Their main focus is on large and medium-sized forces that can purchase weapons in large quantities. There are very few retail outlets. We will not be able to touch their interests in the short term. .”
There was another reason that Yang Jie didn't say.
That was Piero, and the impending internal struggle at Thor Industries.
"Those weapons workshops are our real competitors."
Yang Jie continued:
“The grenade I modified has very low technology content, and everything is readily available in the old port.
The idea of this thing is like a layer of window paper that can be broken when you poke it. You can understand it by taking it apart and studying it.
Once you get their attention, imitations quickly appear.
So we only eat the first batch of dividends with the highest profit, and withdraw after eating.
If there is any risk in the future, these people will be our cover. "
Seeing that Ivan was still hesitant, Yang Jie continued:
"There will definitely be risks, but in a place like Old Port where the law is nothing, any business will have risks - if you open a car repair shop, the gangs will take it away. If we are really afraid, we can't do anything. .”
Yang Jie just wants to make a fortune using the grenade launcher, and after accumulating funds, he can start the real plan.
After much thought, Ivan nodded in approval, but soon frowned again.
“How much money can I make from this thing?”
"I don't know the specifics, but I'm sure the profits will be terrifyingly high."
"Ivan, why are you such a mother-in-law?"
Rock was a little impatient. He looked at Ivan and asked:
“There is money to be made and the risk is not too great, so why not do it?
What's more, even if we continue to be wilderness walkers, aren't we still risking our lives? "
"I think it works."
Elena said calmly from the side.
Seeing that his adopted daughter also agreed with Yang Jie, Ivan gritted his teeth and finally slapped his thigh.
"Then do it, Yang Jie, what do you want to do?"
"Don't worry, I have to make some preliminary preparations. We definitely can't sell this thing completely openly.
Ivan, the two of us will go out tomorrow. I want to investigate the situation first. "
Ivan nodded.
"Rock, we need some channels to get the news in advance."
Yang Jie looked at Luo Ke and didn't say anything clearly.
"Oh, okay, I know."
Rock waved his hand.
"Don't we just need that old guy Hall? At worst, I can just endure my nausea and go see him."
Rock knew now was not the time to be willful.
Yang Jie nodded.
"Okay, that's all the preliminary matters, nothing else."
After saying this, Yang Jie was suddenly stunned.
Only then did he suddenly realize that he seemed to have taken Ryan's place, vaguely taking over the leadership of several members of the team.
Looking at the other people and seeing them nodding and leaving, Yang Jie's feeling became even stronger.
leader?
Yang Jie shook his head and didn't think about this problem again.
It's too early, it's not the time yet.
"Hey, what is this?"
Just as he was thinking this, Yang Jie suddenly heard Luo Ke's voice coming from the restaurant.
Turning his head, Yang Jie saw Luo Ke staring at a plate on the dining table. He dipped his finger in it and then put it in his mouth.
Then, Rock's expression immediately changed.
It turned into the same bitter face as Christine.
He quickly ran to the sink, spit it out, and quickly rinsed his mouth with water, then poured it out and started to complain.
"What the hell is this?"
As he spoke, he walked back to the dining table, picked up the plate of blue vein lettuce, and asked Elena:
"Mechanical Girl, are you brewing poison at home?"
"It's best to poison you."
Elena retorted with a cold face, walked over quickly, and grabbed the plate with her hands.
Yang Jie couldn't help but be a little curious when he saw this. He looked down at the little girl in his arms and asked softly:
"What is that?"
"Sister Elena's cooking."
Little Christine, who was lying in Yang Jie's arms, hesitated for a moment, but still betrayed Elena.
After explaining, the little girl glanced at Elena again, as if she was afraid of being heard by her, straightened her back and leaned into Yang Jie's ear, and whispered:
"My sister is not very good at cooking..."
As she spoke, she lightly stuck out her pink tongue and made a vomiting gesture.
This somewhat funny expression amused Yang Jie.
"Is it that bad to eat?"
The little girl's face suddenly darkened, as if she had recalled some bad memories.
On the other side, when Rock saw Elena ignoring him, he went up to the second floor.
Ivan came up to take a look and asked:
"Is this blue-vein lettuce you're making?"
Elena nodded a little frustrated.
After a brief taste, Ivan spit it out dumbfounded.
"Didn't you kill it with salt water before boiling it?"
Elena looked away and shook her head slightly.
"And there is no blanching. Without blanching, the bitter taste of blue vein lettuce cannot be removed."
Ivan said, patting Elena on the shoulder.
"I'll be the one to do it from now on, and you guys can just be responsible for eating."
The girl turned her head away stubbornly, without nodding in agreement.
Ivan knew his adopted daughter's temperament, so he shrugged his shoulders, chuckled, and went upstairs.
The reactions of these three people and the little girl's description actually made Yang Jie interested in Elena's dishes.
Isn't it said that something that arouses people's interest is either extremely good or extremely bad.
Yang Jie is now in a state of curiosity, "I want to see how bad it can be."
Getting up from the sofa, Yang Jie took Christine to the restaurant.
Seeing Yang Jie coming over, Elena unnaturally moved the whole plate of dishes back, trying to hide it behind her.
"Shall I try your handiwork?"
Elena hesitated and took out the dinner plate.
He scooped up a small spoonful and put it into his mouth. Yang Jie put the spoon down with a strange expression and spat out the vegetable soup in his mouth.
Okay, there are some that taste really bad.
"Didn't do it right this time."
Elena was obviously not good at lying. She turned her head and whispered without confidence:
"I was out of control."
Well, if Christine hadn't reported it, maybe Yang Jie would have believed it.
"I know."
Without exposing Elena's false lies, Yang Jie smiled and comforted her.
Elena hummed slightly and did not continue to speak.
The two were silent for a moment.
"Not worth it."
Suddenly, Elena whispered.
Yang Jie was unable to react to this sudden turn of events.
Immediately afterwards, he heard the girl continue to say:
"You don't actually need to tell Ryan that. It's not worth it."
Only then did Yang Jie realize what Elena meant.
With a slight laugh, Yang Jie replied:
"It's okay, I'm just a little angry that he led us to death.
Besides, Ryan wouldn't do anything to me just because of my few words. "
"I know, that's not what I meant."
Elena replied calmly:
“I mean, there’s no need to bullshit Ryan.
We just need to take practical actions step by step to prove that Ryan is wrong.
Like now. "
Like now?
Elena's words made Yang Jie a little surprised.
"Do you really believe that my idea will work?"
Elena did not answer immediately, but stared into Yang Jie's eyes with her light blue eyes.
After a long time, he said:
"I'm willing to write."
