"Huh?"
That single word struck the Huludao Tough Guy right in the forehead.
One had to admit, his acting skills were truly top-tier.
Even knowing that this place supposedly had everything, he could still react like this.
Even an A-list celebrity couldn't have pulled off that feeling.
The expression on his face froze instantly.
In those eyes that were originally full of provocation, a look of helplessness appeared for the first time.
"Huh? You... isn't this a Hardware Store..." he asked instinctively, his voice stuttering slightly.
He had been in the internet world for so long.
He relied on going to sock shops to buy jeans, fruit shops to order rice bowls, and barbershops for pedicures.
His main style was being completely nonsensical.
His most glorious achievement was making a shop owner so angry they couldn't get out of bed for three days.
But today, his proud ultimate move had... failed?
Lu You didn't have time to idle chat with him here.
Behind him was a long line of hungry 'leeks' waiting to be harvested.
He turned around and tapped a few times on the workstation in the back warehouse.
A soft "beep" was heard.
An insulated takeout box, an exquisite black gift bag.
And a plastic bag containing two lively large crabs tied up tightly with rope.
They appeared neatly on the conveyor belt.
Lu You nimbly placed the three items on the counter and pushed them in front of the tough guy.
"Stir-fried Tofu with Hot Peppers, fresh out of the pan, eat it while it's hot. Lace Underwear, size XL, the latest style. Two crabs, full weight, guaranteed to be vigorous."
He pointed to the QR code on the counter and said succinctly, "Total is 56 yuan, scan here."
After saying that, he didn't even bother to look again at the petrified Huludao Tough Guy.
He directly waved to the next guest in line: "Let's go to the VIP reception room to talk."
The Huludao Tough Guy stared blankly at the takeout box, gift bag, and plastic bag beside him.
He, the champion of the Huludao Must-Kill List.
Today... he had kicked a steel plate.
"Bi... big brother, you're really ruthless? You really have everything?" he muttered to himself.
For the first time in his career of challenging shops, he submissively pulled out his phone.
Facing the QR code, with a "beep," he paid the money.
Amidst the whispers and awe-filled gazes of the crowd, he silently picked up those three items.
He turned around and walked out of the Hardware Store with that same arrogant stride.
Once out the door, the Huludao Tough Guy let out a long breath, and the expression on his face changed from shock to joy.
He said to the camera, "Isn't the hype coming now? When I go back this time, the video likes will start at hundreds of thousands, right? Old iron, no problem!"
He naturally knew this Hardware Store wasn't simple; he had watched the challenge videos before coming.
As an influencer, his keen sense told him.
This was a goldmine for traffic; as long as he came, he would return fully loaded!
Although he arrived a bit late, today's effect... was simply explosive!
...Meanwhile, in a highly classified meeting room of the Liaoning Provincial Military Affairs Department.
Lin Feng sat upright, and before him were several military region commanders with shining general stars on their shoulders.
The atmosphere was solemn and serious.
He had just submitted the detailed test report regarding the tactical helmet from the "Old Lu Hardware Store."
Along with the on-site video materials, he handed them over completely.
A soldier with graying hair but vigorous spirit and eyes as sharp as an Eagle's.
He was holding the printed report, reading it carefully word by word.
His brows furrowed at times and relaxed at others.
When he saw the incredible test data at the end.
And the near-perfect combat performance in the video, the serious expression on his face finally broke.
He slammed the table suddenly, making a loud noise.
It startled the young military staff officer next to him.
"Hahaha! Good! Good! Excellent!" The old general was grinning from ear to ear.
"It's truly a case of finding it without any effort after searching everywhere!"
He handed the report to his colleague beside him and said excitedly, "Look at this, everyone! This performance, this data, is more than a grade higher than the samples we painstakingly got from Eagle!"
After reading the report, another leader was also amazed: "Although this thing comes from an obscure Hardware Store, which sounds a bit absurd."
"But the technology is real, and the data won't lie! Their technology is right here; a hero's origin doesn't matter!"
Since the helmet's performance was so outstanding, there was naturally no reason to refuse.
"Immediately! Right now!" The old general issued the command, his tone resolute.
"Form a special inspection team, led by experts from the Equipment R&D Department, with Comrade Lin Feng accompanying, and head to City immediately! Conduct a comprehensive and in-depth field inspection of this Old Lu Hardware Store!"
"Yes!" Lin Feng immediately stood up and saluted.
"If all the facts are true and the product quality is stable and reliable, then we can make an exception, skip some tedious processes, and complete the signing of the first batch of orders!" the old general continued.
"It just so happens that we are recently preparing for an internal tender for a new generation of individual combat systems. We can make an exception and give this Hardware Store a chance! As long as they can produce something that meets our requirements!"
The atmosphere in the meeting room grew heated.
"If the mass production quality of this batch of helmets can pass our strict inspection," the old general's eyes sparkled with vision for the future.
"Then it can even be promoted to all military departments across our entire Dragon Country! From land to sea, from air to special units! This will be a revolutionary equipment upgrade!"
As he said this, he suddenly seemed to think of something.
His fingers tapped lightly on the table.
"By the way," he looked at Lin Feng.
"The report mentions that the owner of that Hardware Store claimed in the challenge to have 'everything under a hundred thousand'?"
Lin Feng immediately replied, "Reporting to the Chief, yes."
"Although it sounds exaggerated, in previous challenges, he did produce various high-tech products, including Gallium Nitride Power Amplifiers, all with a unit price of less than a hundred thousand yuan."
A meaningful smile curved the corners of the old general's mouth.
"Interesting little fellow..." He pondered for a moment.
Then he ordered the head of the R&D department next to him: "Old Li, I'm giving you a task.
Immediately organize the top experts in your department, based on our current active and pre-research individual survival support equipment, such as tactical backpacks, multi-functional protective gear, portable energy, special rations, and so on."
"Issue an extremely demanding procurement list for me!"
He emphasized his tone: "Write down everything we dare to imagine but temporarily cannot produce! Keep all unit prices under a hundred thousand!"
"Chief, you mean..." Minister Li of the R&D department was somewhat puzzled.
"What I mean is," a sharp glint flashed in the old general's eyes.
"Go test him! See if that magical Hardware Store can really produce anything like the legends say!"
"If he really can... then this time, we've picked up a heavenly treasure!"
At this moment, Lu You was still completely unaware of the upcoming "ultimate test."
He didn't even know that a super order, enough to change many things.
Was heading his way!