He adjusted his expression, returning to the calm and composed demeanor of Boss Lu.
He reached out and, with a "click," opened the shop door.
The middle-aged man at the front of the line stepped forward.
A warm yet dignified smile appeared on his face as he proactively extended his hand.
"Hello, Boss Lu! I've finally waited for you to open. We've been waiting here since the early morning hours."
"Please forgive the intrusion." His voice was sonorous and balanced, each word spoken clearly and powerfully.
Lu You shook hands with him.
He felt the other man's palm was broad and strong, covered in calluses.
"You're too kind. Everyone, please come in." Lu You stepped aside to clear the way.
At the same time, his gaze inconspicuously swept over the young men in black.
They followed the middle-aged man into the shop, their steps steady and their eyes fixed forward.
They automatically dispersed within the shop, faintly forming a protective circle with the middle-aged man at the center.
"Boss Lu, let me introduce myself first," the middle-aged man said, taking a business card from his pocket and handing it over with both hands.
"My name is Lin Feng, the Vice General Manager of Huaji Group."
Of course, this Vice General Manager title was just a borrowed identity.
Lu You took the business card. It had a significant weight to it, and the design was simple and elegant.
Besides the name, position, and contact information, there was only a gold-embossed group logo.
"Huaji Group?" Lu You quickly searched his mind, but it was a total blank.
He had never heard of this name.
Clearly, this was not an ordinary commercial company active in the public eye.
But judging from Lin Feng's indisputable aura and the caliber of the bodyguards behind him...
He knew that the background of this Huaji Group was absolutely unfathomable.
In all likelihood, it was a special enterprise with inextricable links to the Military Affairs Department.
As expected, Lin Feng's next words confirmed his suspicion.
"Boss Lu, I'm sure you've noticed that the nature of our group's business is quite special," Lin Feng's gaze was honest and sharp.
"To be honest, most of Huaji Group's business involves providing various logistical support and special equipment support for the Military Affairs Department."
"We have come this time representing both the group and the Liaoning Provincial Military Affairs Department to discuss some special business with you, Boss Lu."
As soon as these words were spoken, the air in the shop seemed to freeze a little.
The other corporate representatives waiting in line behind them craned their necks and pricked up their ears.
But they didn't dare get too close, their faces filled with shock and envy.
"My god, Huaji Group! That's a big shot in the military industry!"
"No wonder the aura is so strong; it's the national team!"
"Boss Lu is really hitting the big time now. Even an organization of this level has come looking for him personally!"
Lu You also felt a slight shiver in his heart.
He knew this business deal was no small matter.
But on the surface, he remained calm, leading Lin Feng and the others to the VIP reception room.
He personally brewed a pot of top-tier system-exclusive Da Hong Pao for them.
"Please, speak plainly." Lu You got straight to the point.
In front of such people, any commercial beating around the bush seemed redundant.
Lin Feng nodded approvingly, quite appreciating Lu You's directness.
"Good, Boss Lu is a straightforward person, so I won't mince words either." Lin Feng's expression became serious.
"We have been following your store's recent 'Everything Available Challenge'."
"From the initial high-precision bearings to the later special alloys, and then to the Gallium Nitride power amplifiers."
"Every single item has precisely hit the pain points of some of our country's current 'chokehold' technologies."
"To be honest, this has already exceeded the scope of normal commercial behavior."
His eyes were locked tightly on Lu You, with a hint of scrutiny.
Lu You picked up his teacup and gently blew on it.
He calmly said, "I'm just a businessman running a Hardware Store. My principle is to provide whatever the customer needs."
"As for whether those things are 'chokeholds' or not, I don't care. I only care if my customers are satisfied."
These words were airtight.
They both stated his position and kicked the ball back to the other side.
Hearing this, a flash of a smile appeared in Lin Feng's eyes.
"We naturally trust Boss Lu's commercial reputation."
"So we've come today wanting to be your customer for once." He paused, his tone becoming a bit heavier.
"We heard that Boss Lu claims he can produce any item with a unit price under 100,000 yuan."
"So, we also want to come and challenge you."
"No problem!" Lu You put down his teacup and patted his chest, saying with full momentum.
"Just name it! As long as it's in this shop and the unit price is under 100,000, the word 'no' doesn't exist!"
"If I can't produce it, forget the challenge rules—I'll personally up the ante and pay a hundredfold compensation!"
Despite the pressure of facing these characters who carried their own 'iron-blooded' buff...
Lu You felt like a greenhorn who had just entered the world.
But with the system at his back, his confidence was higher than the heavens!
"Good! Straightforward!" Lin Feng let out a hearty laugh upon hearing this.
His tense face finally showed a hint of relaxation.
What he appreciated most was this kind of responsible and confident young man.
After the laughter, he took a black folder from the assistant accompanying him.
He solemnly placed it in front of Lu You.
"Boss Lu, this is what we need this time. Please take a look."
Lu You understood; this was the main topic of the day.
He opened the folder, and inside was a very neatly printed list of requirements.
Or rather, a technical specification requirement sheet.
He just caught a glimpse of the title—"Technical Requirements for Key Materials and Structure of the 'Dragon Scale' Fourth-Generation Individual Integrated Protective Helmet."
Just this title alone made Lu You's heart skip a beat.
He forced himself to stay calm and continued reading.
The content on the list was extremely professional.
It was full of various complex parameters and standards.
To an ordinary person, it would probably look no different from a book from heaven.
But the moment Lu You looked at this form...
In his mind, the system's voice sounded simultaneously:
[Ding! High-level targeted demand detected: High-performance tactical helmet.]
[Analyzing requirements... Analysis complete.]
[Matching inventory... Match successful!]
[Generating product information...]
In an instant, a virtual light screen unfolded on Lu You's retina.
On it, the detailed information of a helmet was clearly listed.
Its performance parameters were a perfect fit for the requirements on the list Lin Feng had handed over.
In fact, it even exceeded several key indicators!
Opposite him, Lin Feng and the several people behind him were all staring at Lu You with burning eyes.
Their eyes were filled with ill-concealed expectation and tension, and even a hint of longing.
They had long heard that "Products from Old Lu Hardware Store are bound to be high-quality."
But the thing they wanted this time could no longer be described by the words "high-quality."
This concerned the life and safety of countless frontline soldiers.
It concerned a generational leap in the country's individual equipment!
How much they hoped to hear from the mouth of this boss, who was almost excessively young...
That legendary, signature word.
Lu You closed the folder and looked up, meeting Lin Feng's expectant gaze, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.
He showed a confident smile.
Then he cleanly and simply spat out that word:
"Yes!"