Above Destiny

Chapter 564 I won't go to the mountain, the mountain will come to me.

market.

There's absolutely no need to worry about sales!
Although the market in the wilderness is not large, it is only limited by the pockets of junk collectors. In fact, if they had money, junk collectors would probably want to own one each.

Who walks alone at night without fear of being shot in the dark?

With such a vast market, it's time to develop it. Once the refurbished secondhand goods are collected and put on the market, we can naturally start the rental business.

As for those high-level executives who are making a fortune, they don't even care about this little bit of money.

Leaving aside the distant future, the numerous industries in the local wasteland alone are enough for Coastal Technology to establish itself... Although it sounds absurd that a wasteland needs security, sometimes it's precisely the industries that are most shady that prioritize stability and safety. Besides, everyone makes a living, and there are plenty of legitimate industries, they're just more or less bordering on the illegal. Whether it's black market smuggling or casinos, nobody wants someone to die in their own little corner of the world.

As for the city, although there are not many high-risk areas, some businesses and institutions still have considerable needs, such as... the security agencies that were almost at a standstill after Xu Chaoxian laid off a large number of their staff.

Besides, there's the National Security Bureau, isn't there?
Putting aside the distant past, Brother Coast Technology has opened. As an old 'friend,' Team Leader Yu, shouldn't you take the lead in promoting it? Don't the brothers working so hard under your command need a tank?
The market is not small, and although it is not too sparse, it is enough for Coast Technology to gain a foothold and gradually expand.

Moreover, the market that Ji Jue is truly targeting... is the Thousand Islands and the Central Plains!
Needless to say, the Seven Cities are desperately in need of this kind of service. After all, the Endless Sea is not like the Federation. There are countless cases of people being shot dead on the street. The security environment is not exactly safe and secure, but rather chaotic and disorderly.

As for the Middle Kingdom, needless to say, hey friend, do you like this 24-hour fully automatic security system that can protect against sniper shots, cold guns, vest bombs, fire, theft, and even your own brothers?
The market is there; as long as you have the ability, you can seize it and refine it in an instant.

The key lies in... how to make Coast Technology a household name in one fell swoop, open up the market in the shortest time, and maximize the market share that is within reach.

"What are your thoughts on this?" Ji Jue asked.

"Well……"

In terms of marketing, it actually touched on Lou Dashao's blind spot. After pondering for a long time, he couldn't find a clue: "Advertising?"

"TV? Radio? Sponsorship of popular events? Short video streaming?" Ji Jue laughed and shook his head: "It has an effect, but not much. Besides, you know how much hype there is in advertising."

That's the right idea, but you need to broaden your horizons, Mr. Lou. You need to be more open-minded, more unrestrained... Black and red are still red, after all.

"You make it sound so easy!"

Lou Feng laughed in exasperation: "Then show me what a free and unrestrained approach you can take!"

"Well……"

Ji Jue's smile grew even more mysterious as he lowered his voice: "Nirvana attempted to assassinate Governor Xu, but in the nick of time, he was helpless and awaited his death. In the end, our riot guards saved his life... What do you think of this advertisement?"

"..."

Lou Feng stared blankly, hesitant to speak, and his vision blurred: "No, isn't your line of thinking a little too wild?"

At the same time, it was hard to believe, but I also seemed to have some doubts.

"Wait a minute..." His mind was a bit muddled. He rubbed his forehead for a while, then hesitated, then asked, "Whose dog's life are we saving?"

"Of course it's the Governor's!" Ji Jue clicked his tongue. "Xiao Lou, isn't your thinking a bit too wild?"

Which bastard started this?!
Lou Feng almost spat blood in his face, then questioned, "Does Nirvana even look at him?"

There is one thing to say, indeed.

These anti-social and anti-international order guys may be a bit crazy, but they are generally reasonable in their actions... at the very least, they don't kill the truly despicable.

Who did they kill? A prince of the Empire, a minister of the Federation, the Red King of the Central Plains, and most recently, the Emperor of the Empire. Who are you, Xu Chaoxian?

How can I be worthy of sitting at the same table with these guys?

"Then let's turn them into a cult!"

Ji Jue waved his hand without hesitation. If Nirvana doesn't work, we can try another one. Anyway, there are quite a few options.

"This is dangerous too!" Lou Feng exclaimed in shock.

It's not that Xu Chaoxian's life or death isn't important, it's just that the cult has attracted too much hatred. If they accidentally mess things up and leak any information, someone might come knocking on our door for a major investigation tomorrow morning.

Nirvana means whoever they kill will die, and the Evil Cult means whoever gets involved with them will die. Both of them are utterly rotten!

"Then let's go with the White Bang Restoration Front."

Among the many options, Ji Jue carefully selected the easiest target and the best scapegoat, and immediately made the decision: "Let's do it!"

"..."

Lou Feng remained silent for a long time, then hesitated before asking, "What if it fails?"

"fail?"

Ji Jue was puzzled.

"No, I mean, what if you overdo it with your performance..." Lou Feng wiped his sweat, "What if the riot cat can't stop it..."

Ji Jue's eyes lit up immediately.

"Wouldn't that be better?"

"..."

Lou Feng had nothing to say.

So, that's the decision for now.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out.

Just as Ji Jue was rubbing his hands together, full of energy, and starting preparations, the next day, a call came from the garrison office.

On the other end of the phone, Lü Yingyue said, "Come over here."

"Ah this..."

Ji Jue paused for a moment, then looked down at the sniper rifle he had just assembled and the assassination plan he had just drafted: "I have some things to do today, how about tomorrow?"

“Xu Chaoxian called me this morning and cried for almost two hours.” Lü Yingyue sighed, as if she had a headache: “You should stop that stupid plan for now.”

"……OK."

Ji Jue nodded awkwardly, disassembled the gun in his hand into pieces, and threw it into the trash can along with the plan.

A sigh of regret. It's a pity the stabbing didn't go through.

The reason: the information was leaked...

After all, Ji Jue hadn't kept it a secret. Such a fun thing shouldn't be left unattended; everyone should participate to deepen their feelings and bonds.

Unfortunately, while everyone was eager to sign up, the lead actor was uncooperative.

Then we'll have to reschedule for another day.

When Ji Jue arrived at the town's office, dusty and tired from his journey, Lü Yingyue had already been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Ji Jue walk in, she was too lazy to get up. She simply pointed to the tea cabinet, indicating that he should make himself at home. After Ji Jue sat down with a glass of water, she threw the documents on the table over to her.

A thick stack.

Two contracts.

The research and development contract awarded by HaiChao Military Industry to Coastal Technology commissioned Coastal Technology to develop and design an auxiliary robot for security protection, riot suppression and order maintenance in response to the increasingly severe counter-terrorism situation and peacekeeping needs.

They bought out all the designs and patents related to the product in one go and then contracted to manufacture it.

Moreover, the initial estimate for procurement is... 2,400 units?!
"hiss!"

Ji Jue gasped, and it took him a long time to count the zeros before the decimal point in the price quote.

The design fee alone has already covered all the costs that Ji Jue had previously invested in King of the Flies. No, more than that—because he realized he had missed a zero!

This single investment is enough for Coastal Technology to complete its early development and take off completely!

The price for contract manufacturing is calculated entirely per unit.

In other words, if Haichao Military Industry is willing to continue purchasing, this military order can bring a steady stream of long-term revenue.

As for the models and designs that were bought out, they were only limited to the products required by the contract. Ji Jue wanted to laugh when he saw the relevant parameters and specifications. It was nothing more than upgrading the frame material, motor model and battery capacity. At worst, they could make a special version.

Yesterday I was still thinking about how to get a meal at the table, and today I just opened my eyes and there's a golden rice bowl in my hands?
“This price…”

Ji Jue hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lü Yingyue, puzzled: "Isn't this a bit of an exaggeration?"

Lu Yingyue's expression immediately became meaningful: "That's how military procurement works, Ji Jue. When Haichao Military Industry sells its products, the price will double again. You can choose not to take advantage of the lower prices, but you can't break the rules, understand?"

Can it be flipped again?!
If you want to criticize, then you guys are the ones who should criticize!

Ji Jue couldn't help but gasp again, deeply realizing that his moral bottom line was ultimately insufficient compared to industry norms.

No wonder a rocket launch pad costs tens of millions of federal dollars, a bag of hex screws costs 60,000 dollars, and a water cup costs over 5,000 dollars...

“But this…” Ji Jue hesitated for a moment, feeling his bottom line was about to crumble: “Our design doesn’t have any weapons.”

"It's better to be without weapons. Don't we have enough weapons in the Middle-earth?"

Lu Yingyue smiled silently: "Don't overthink it, Ji Jue. Some bargains, if it's not by chance, you can't get even if you want to... Some orders, even if you don't want to take them, you can't avoid them."

You should be getting a call by now.

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Jue's phone vibrated. An unfamiliar number called, displaying a gold badge that signified the status of a top-tier business VIP at Wujie Communications.

Then, surprisingly, another purple-gold number forcibly pushed it aside and kept calling.

Moreover, it's a paid, forced-line-occupancy service!
Within a minute, more than eight or nine numbers began bombarding Ji Jue's phone. Many of them were acquaintances he had met at the rally, including Shi Ran from Yunzhou Chongyun Industry, and even members of many Federation workshops who had previously only sent him profanities...

Amidst the constant tremors, Ji Jue actually began to feel afraid.

What the hell?
I only assassinated Xu Chaoxian, and I died halfway through my mission. How come so many people are joining in this grand event?
"This afternoon, the Midtown Senate will pass a new phlogiston supply guarantee bill."

Lu Yingyue said slowly, "Next, in order to maintain the stability of the situation in the Central Plains and ensure the stability of fuel prices, we will carry out a lot of construction and investment in the relevant areas of the Central Plains to ensure order and peace."

Faced with the military's upcoming procurement needs, unfortunately, none of the defense industry companies have the technological expertise in this area…

She took a sip of her tea and smiled slightly: "And right at this critical juncture, your design just happened to hit the right spot."

Ji Jue wiped his sweat, looked down at the contract on the table, and his pupils gradually became unfocused.

My mouth is starting to water.

How did I suddenly become rich without even realizing it?
What the hell do you mean by "choice is more important than effort," folks?!

You don't even need to worry about opening the Central Plains Market anymore; it's already rushing towards you, and it's even flirtatiously inviting you to drink some sweet soup!
At this point, the key issue is no longer Ji Jue's design, but speed!

Regardless of quality, whoever can be the first to produce a proven, mature, and reliable product will gain the upper hand and take the lead in this wave of arms procurement!

Get the head start!

The trend has shifted slightly, and a field that was once a niche area has instantly become a hot commodity.

Seeing Ji Jue's stunned expression, Lü Yingyue smiled and reminded him, "Now that things have come to this, you don't intend to hold out for a higher price, do you?"

Ji Jue shook his head without hesitation, pulled out a pen, and without even bothering to look at the details, signed his name and stamped the official seal.

Without hesitation.

"Then thank you very much for your help."

People come here to try their luck, whether they have a chance or not. Ji Jue isn't going to abandon Haichao and cooperate with other companies for some fancy stuff.

What are you dreaming about!
Putting aside the possibility of being completely exploited, he still owns shares in Haichao and receives dividends every year. How could he betray his own company at this time?
are you crazy!
After handing the document back, he took out his phone, took a picture of a teacup in the office, and posted it on his WeChat Moments with the location tag.

And then, in an instant, everything fell silent again.

The flood of calls vanished instantly, as if they had never happened.

Ji Jue felt a sudden pang of disappointment... He had just called her "Little Sweetie," and besides, she could sell accessories...

Just as Ji Jue was sighing with emotion, he heard a voice from behind his desk.

"Ji Jue, what's your opinion on the Central Plains?"

(End of this chapter)