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Chapter 37: When you are away from home, you have to give yourself an identity
As the saying goes, once the cannon goes off, there is ten thousand taels of gold.

The arms trade has always been one of the most profitable industries in the world.

Not only are the profits huge, but they also generate long-term and sustained benefits, with attached political benefits. It is a very profitable and very complicated business.

But not everyone can get involved in this business.

Feng Jingyao retreated tactically, "Are you still going to tell me that you're still involved in the arms trade?"

I was also a little confused. I didn't know why Shen Lang brought this up. Was it to change the subject?

If that's the case, then the change of topic is a bit too abrupt.
"If it weren't for Uncle Feng, I wouldn't have told you the truth." Shen Lang said seriously, "I am indeed engaged in the arms trade. I came to Shanghai this time to find a suitable agent to cooperate with. But because Cheng Cheng and I have secretly decided to spend our lives together, I chose Uncle Feng."

He used to be a bounty hunter, but this time he changed his identity.

Although he really wants to marry Feng Chengcheng, it doesn't mean that he has to kowtow to Feng Jingyao.

If necessary, he would even kill Feng Jingyao, his cheap father-in-law.

"You're involved in the arms trade? Do you have any proof?" Feng Jingyao wasn't fooled. "Are you just saying you're involved in the arms trade with all your might?"

Shen Lang shook his head. "Of course not. How can such a thing be accomplished with just words? Arms is no small business. It won't work without some solid methods. Not only must the quality of the arms be good enough, but the partners must also be capable enough to be safe."

"So what kind of arms business are you doing? Are you speculating or do you have your own arsenal?" Feng Jingyao asked again.

He has been a powerful figure in Shanghai for many years and has never been involved in such an industry. If there really is an arms business, he will definitely get involved without hesitation.

If he could really engage in the arms business, his influence would definitely be further enhanced.

However, Feng Jingyao has always been shrewd and cunning, and he would not show his anger.

Even though he had many doubts about Shen Lang's words.

But seeing that the other party looked serious, he pressed the issue again: "Do you have someone behind you? Otherwise, you can't do this kind of business alone."

"Uncle Feng is truly a hero, with a brilliant mind." Shen Lang gave a thumbs-up and said, "I am indeed just an agent, but before coming here, I have been authorized to represent our company in negotiations with partners."

At this point, he changed the subject: "I believe Uncle Feng is also knowledgeable about firearms. He must have handled quite a few guns."

There are three types of guns: one gun, two horses and three flower mouths.

"Yi Gun" refers to the Browning M1900, which has a small pistol pattern above the grip guard and on the left side of the slide, so it is called "Gun Brand Lu Zi".

"Er Ma" refers to the Colt M1903. Colt used a horse with its front hooves raised as its trademark. Such a mark was placed on the slides, grips and other parts of the pistols it produced, so it was called the "Horse Brand Pistol".

"Sanhuakou" refers to the Browning M1910. Because the front end of the muzzle cap of this gun is processed with a circle of knurling to prevent fingers from slipping when removing the muzzle cap, it is called "Hua Pai Luzi".

Feng Jingyao nodded: "Indeed, I have touched it. Are you also involved in the arms trade?"

"Of course not." Shen Lang shook his head. "What we make is absolutely incomparable to these guns in terms of quality and ammunition capacity, and..."

He lowered his voice again: "I guess Uncle Feng already knows that Cai Xuefu is dead. Isn't Uncle Feng curious about what weapon I used to kill him?"

"The gun barrel was stuffed into the mouth, causing a penetrating wound, but the bullet holes were denser than those of ordinary bullets, so I want to know too," said Feng Jingyao.

Shen Lang shook his head and said, "That's another gun. I can't bring it with me, but I brought the latest pistol our company has developed."

He pulled out a Lolock 17 and explained, "The entire gun, including the magazine, has only 32 parts. It can be disassembled in under a minute using a pin. It can be fitted with a standard 1- or 17-round high-capacity magazine, far exceeding the typical 19-7 round capacity of a pistol. It can also be fitted with an extended magazine with 8 rounds."

Seeing the pistol he took out, Feng Jingyao leaned forward involuntarily, his eyes fixed on the pistol in his hand.

I originally thought it was nonsense, but now it seems to be true.

Shen Lang handed the pistol forward, "Uncle, you can try it."

Feng Jingyao took the pistol and played with it for a while. He felt that it was incomparable to the guns he had touched before. He couldn't help but ask, "Is this produced by your company?"

"Yes." Shen Lang nodded, "But it's not easy for a gun to enter the market, and we don't have an agent in Shanghai, so let me come here first."

Then he changed the subject, "Originally, I was thinking of looking for the Frenchman Dupont or the British Consul Charlton, as well as a few powerful local people, but since Cheng Cheng and I have already secretly decided to spend our lives together, I think it would be better to seek cooperation from you, uncle. After all, you are family."

The Frenchman Dupont and the British man Charlton were both powerful people in Shanghai, and Feng Jingyao fell into deep thought again.

If this arms deal falls into their hands, I won't even be able to eat shit quickly enough.

This guy seems to be serious.

After a while, Feng Jingyao asked, "Where is your company located?"

Because this gun doesn't look like it can be produced domestically.

Shen Lang said, "Austria is a highly developed country. Whether it's metallurgical technology or anything else, it's unmatched by us. This time, we're mainly looking to expand into the Far East market, and we urgently need to find a local partner."

He added, "But warlords are excluded because we are currently mainly in the pistol market, and long rifles are still under development."

After hearing this, Feng Jingyao felt something in his heart and felt that what Shen Lang said was true.

If you judge others by yourself, this guy would definitely not tell you if it wasn't true.

Moreover, ever since he met Shen Lang, this person's style of behavior has been arrogant and domineering. He dared to kill people when he first arrived at Jingwumen. He had just told him Cai Xuefu's address, and he dared to run to the hospital and kill people.

If he didn't have a strong backer to support him, he wouldn't believe it even if you beat him to death.

However, Feng Jingyao didn't particularly care whether Shen Lang had a backer. He was more concerned about how he could participate in this deal.

So he asked tentatively, "Since my dear son-in-law is planning to engage in this kind of business in Shanghai, finding a reliable partner is undoubtedly the safest approach. I do want to participate in this kind of business, but..."

"Father-in-law, please speak."

The marriage hasn't even started yet, but the two of them have already started calling each other son-in-law and father-in-law.

Feng Jingyao drummed his fingers on his knees and asked, "How many guns do you have?"

"In the early stage, it will not be less than 1000, and the bullets will not be less than 10." Shen Lang said without hesitation, "As for the price, we mainly want to expand the market, so we will only add a little to the cost price. The remaining profit is yours no matter how much you sell."

Seeing Feng Jingyao seemed to be thinking, Shen Lang said again: "Father-in-law, this opportunity is rare. If you become an arms dealer, you will definitely be able to walk sideways in this place. Everyone will treat you as a guest of honor!"

"My dear son-in-law, if I walk sideways, won't I become a crab?" Feng Jingyao laughed and said, "Since you are in the arms trade, how about giving me this gun?"

"This was originally prepared for you, father-in-law." Shen Lang said generously, "If you like it, take it first."

Feng Jingyao nodded in satisfaction and asked, "As for this business, do I need to see the actual product first?"

"The guns haven't arrived yet. I came here on my own, mainly to get to know the market in Shanghai." Shen Lang said, "Now that you and I are joining forces as father-in-law and son-in-law, I'll send a telegram to have the guns delivered..."

(End of this chapter)