Chapter 1422 - 1422: Successful Development

While Xiao Feng was waiting for the results of the Rupert Bulletproof Vest, Xu Hongyang once again arrived at the Bai Family's doorstep.

He wore a confident smile and as he walked towards the reception room, he unabashedly surveyed the Bai Family courtyard, occasionally nodding with satisfaction.

This demeanor clearly showed he assumed he had the Bai Family in his grasp.

Sitting in the reception room, Xu Hongyang laughed and said, "Gentlemen, the three days are up. Have you come to a decision?"

Bai Tieniu, Bai Yongge, and Bai Lisha exchanged glances, and all three responded in unison, "We have!"

"Hahaha, so shall we sign the contract now?"

As Xu Hongyang asked, he began to unzip his briefcase.

"No need to take out the contract." Bai Yongge said expressionlessly.

"Hmm?" Xu Hongyang paused, the smile on his face gradually disappearing, "What do you mean?"

Bai Lisha chuckled softly, "It means we do not intend to accept Mr. Xu's terms. The Bai Family will not become anyone's subordinate."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hongyang's expression visibly darkened.

After a moment, he asked coldly, "Has the Bai Family found a backing, or are you choosing to die honorably rather than live ignobly?"

"Mr. Xu can interpret it however he likes, but the Bai Family will not become anyone's subordinate. This result will not change," Bai Tieniu said leisurely.

Xu Hongyang zipped up the briefcase he had just opened halfway and said, "There's really no need to beat around the bush. If the Bai Family has found a backing, it'll surface sooner or later.

But if not, I offer you a word of advice. I admire your spirit, but to be honest, it's meaningless.

Let me be frank, should there come a day when the three of you come to me voluntarily, these conditions will no longer stand."

"Rest assured, Mr. Xu, that day will never come," Bai Tieniu said with a smile.

Xu Hongyang snorted coldly and got up to leave, but before exiting the reception room, he managed to put on a smile again.

This outcome was indeed unexpected to him. The specifics of the situation were unclear, so it would be best to hold on and investigate further.

After he left, Bai Yongge couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Finally, we got rid of that grievance. I can't stand the way he always acts so high and mighty, looking down on us!"

Bai Lisha nodded in agreement, a smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

Only Bai Tieniu sighed inwardly.

Indeed, the feeling of venting is quite satisfying.

But behind this satisfaction was the cost of seven hundred million.

He wasn't sure if betting on Xiao Feng this time was the right decision.

But since the seven hundred million had already been handed over, he dared not play any more tricks.

If Xiao Feng didn't find excuses to default, he would already be immensely grateful, let alone voluntarily giving him leverage.

"Should we inform Xiao Feng about this?"

After laughing enough, Bai Yongge couldn't help but ask.

Bai Tieniu thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "It would still be necessary. We can't give him any reason to default now."

Bai Lisha also nodded in agreement, "That makes sense."

...

"This Bai Tieniu has been very obedient lately."

Listening to the whole call from Bai Tieniu, Du Qingyue made this comment.

Xiao Feng couldn't help but laugh and said, "He wouldn't dare be disobedient; previously, he almost had a stroke when a ten million sponsorship went down the drain.

This time, it's seven hundred million, a full seventy times that amount.

If this goes down the drain as well, Bai Tieniu probably won't survive!"

"Seriously, do you intend to default?" Du Qingyue asked.

Xiao Feng slowly shook his head, "It depends on the situation. If Bai Tieniu maintains this momentum, of course, I won't take his money for nothing.

But if he stirs up trouble or plays tricks, I wouldn't be blamed for going back on my word."

"As long as you know what you're doing," Du Qingyue said with a gentle smile.

As the two chatted, Lao Ha appeared outside the fence gate like a gust of wind, "Boss! Boss!"

When Xiao Feng turned to look, he couldn't help but be startled.

Even Du Qingyue widened her beautiful eyes in shock at Lao Ha's appearance.

Outside the gate, Lao Ha, wearing a red baseball cap, was weeping with tears streaming down his face, sobbing uncontrollably.

"What's going on with you?" Xiao Feng opened the gate and said somewhat irritably.

Lao Ha wiped away his tears and said, "Nothing, nothing, just happy for you, boss."

"Happy for me?"

"Yes!" Lao Ha nodded heavily, tears welling up again as he exclaimed excitedly, "Your money wasn't wasted!"

"Hmm?" Xiao Feng's spirits lifted immediately, "The Rupert Bulletproof Vest, did it succeed?"

"It... succeeded!"

Xiao Feng was speechless, "Even if you're happy, you shouldn't be this happy."

Lao Ha smiled awkwardly, "Boss, shall we go take a look?"

"Let's go!"

The two of them went one after the other to the basement, which had been temporarily converted into a lab.

At this moment, the entire basement was filled with an atmosphere of joy.

Experts, each with dark circles under their eyes, hugged and congratulated each other, dispelling the previously despondent look.

Noticing Xiao Feng walk in, an elderly expert with graying hair immediately approached and said, "President Xiao, we didn't expect it to be a success.

Come and see, this is our test result."

Xiao Feng was led to a transparent display cabinet.

Inside, a garment about 1.8 meters long, resembling a spiked outfit, was slowly rotating clockwise.

The elderly expert appeared rather excited, "This is the 'Rupert Bulletproof Vest' made according to your concept. It not only blocks bullets but also withstands knife cuts and axe chops.

The only drawback is its weight, roughly over thirty pounds.

Currently, there's no good solution to this, because cutting corners would compromise the protective effect."

Xiao Feng nodded slowly and asked, "Has it undergone bulletproof testing?"

"It has been tested, and the results are very good."

"Take it outside and fire a shot at it for me to see," Xiao Feng requested.

Although he was sure, these experts wouldn't dare to deceive him. But not witnessing it himself made it hard to feel assured.

Soon, the garment was taken to the courtyard, where from ten meters away, two shots were fired, leaving the Rupert Bulletproof Vest unharmed.

Xiao Feng was still uneasy and fired two more shots from trickier angles. Once he achieved satisfactory results, he was finally at ease.

"What about the helmet?" Xiao Feng asked.

"Hel..." The elderly expert, who was about to passionately explain the development process, was abruptly choked up and, with a pained expression, said:

"President Xiao, the helmet is challenging. Even if it can be made, it holds little significance.

Rupert's Tear may be glass, but its light transmittance cannot compare with window glass. When you wear the helmet, you can't see anything, so it's pointless.

Would you agree with this logic?"

Xiao Feng nodded, "Indeed, that's logical, but you should still attempt it.

Before the creation of this garment, didn't you all consider it an impossible task?"

The experts looked at each other, their happiness and excitement gradually fading.

This President Xiao was indeed harsher than Huang Shiren.