Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 451 - 431: Selling Arms

Chapter 451: Chapter 431: Selling Arms

Feng Biao was already a worldly man.

Feng Biao was familiar with large sums of money too, but his concept of money had been somewhat lacking because he had never seen cash in hand nor enjoyed the treatment of the wealthy.

Gao Yi transferred money directly, and to use a very cliché phrase, it meant Feng Biao only knew his bank account held a cold row of numbers.

Now it was different.

Now the sensation that money brought became tangible.

A branch manager seemed not to be a very important figure, but Feng Biao could guarantee that in his previous normal life, he would absolutely never have had the opportunity to meet a branch manager, let alone have one personally come to his door to handle his transactions.

Twenty million dollars, arriving in less than a minute, is that hard?

What’s most important is, it’s just twenty million dollars, is it surprising? Is it exciting?

It should be exciting, even terrifying.

Feng Biao’s mother looked at her son with eyes full of shock and bewilderment, at this moment she hadn’t yet felt happiness or joy, only confusion, shock, and incomprehension.

Feng Biao’s father stood with his mouth agape beside the sofa, standing alongside the bank manager’s assistant, repeatedly wanting to ask again, but not daring to speak.

Chairman Ma was also shocked, as he was familiar with bank operations. It was precisely because of his familiarity that he wondered how the money, which had just been discussed over a phone call in English to facilitate a transfer from a foreign bank, could have arrived so quickly in his branch’s account.

Unreasonable, completely unreasonable.

What’s even more unreasonable is that the supervisory unit and boss would give an address, provide the information, and have him prepare a blank card to directly visit someone to conduct business.

Unreasonable to the point of being eerie.

So much so that Chairman Ma, despite knowing that none of this should be his concern, couldn’t help himself and blurted out, "Really?"

As soon as he said it, Chairman Ma knew he had made a big mistake, but he did have his ways as a branch manager.

He frantically corrected himself, hurriedly changing his tune.

With a look of surprise, Chairman Ma said, "Did the head office act so quickly, or does Mr. Feng have great clout? You wouldn’t believe, our head office handles foreign exchange so slowly, today must be an extraordinary measure; look at this speed, fantastic!"

To make up for his blurted-out remark, Chairman Ma had no choice but to recover it in a flattering manner.

But, Chairman Ma could never have imagined that the flattery he spoke coincidentally hit the nail on the head regarding the truth.

Feng Biao sighed lightly, and casually said, "Oh, perhaps, well, this... makes me want to deposit more."

Chairman Ma slightly opened his mouth, blinking.

"Uh? That’s great! We welcome it, very much welcome, Mr. Feng."

Feng Biao’s father finally found an opportunity to interject, still with a face full of confusion, "How much? What was said just now, over a hundred million?"

"One hundred thirty-six million RMB, three percent annual interest rate, and the principal can be accessed anytime, with the interest being deposited monthly into Mr. Feng’s family card," he replied.

Suddenly Feng Biao’s dad asked, "What about the PIN? You didn’t mention the PIN, nor set one, right?"

Feng Biao looked at his dad and realized he had made a useful comment.

Feng Biao calmly said, "Let my mom set the PIN."

The assistant manager immediately brought a machine that looked like, but wasn’t, a POS machine to Feng Biao’s mother.

With a professional smile, but speaking affectionately, he said, "Ms. Ye, you truly have a good son, please set a PIN."

Ye Guiying, Feng Biao’s mother, didn’t go to set a PIN but instead looked at Feng Biao with a confused face and said, "Do we not need to go to a bank?"

Feng Guoqiang, Feng Biao’s father, impatiently said, "What bank? Just set a PIN when they ask you to, if not I’ll do it, let me do it."

The assistant manager slightly turned her body, then looked towards Feng Biao.

At that moment, Feng Biao unhesitatingly said, "From now on, only my mom can withdraw money."

Feng Guoqiang instinctively said, "Who goes to the bank to withdraw money these days? Everyone just swipes their phone."

Chairman Ma anxiously thought to himself, and with an enthusiastic smile towards Feng Biao, he said, "Mr. Feng, just now you mentioned depositing more? We can still discuss this interest rate, and also... your mother’s card should be VIP. It would be nice to visit the bank once in a while, and we can have someone deliver necessities like rice, flour, and oil to your mother at home."

Chairman Ma was cunning, knowing that this was not the time to discuss interest rates with Feng Biao; his job was to serve the two elderly people well.

At once, he completed his personal goals for the whole year, and Chairman Ma could personally bring gifts during the festivals in the future.

Suddenly Feng Guoqiang asked, "Son, do you have a hundred million?"

Feng Biao nodded.

Ye Guiying said with a worried expression, "This money..."

Feng Guoqiang chimed in timely, "It’s not public funds, right?"

"Of course not, this is what I earned from doing business."

Feng Biao remained calm, his mother was still worried because she couldn’t believe it, but his father, thankfully, said: "The sources of this money are legitimate, right? Why do I feel uneasy about it, how can you earn so much? Do you even know how to do business..."

Feng Biao gave his dad a look, and said, "What if I told you I made it by selling arms, would that be acceptable?"

Feng Guoqiang was stunned for a moment, and instinctively turned his head to look at Chairman Ma, noticing that Chairman Ma still had a smile on his face, eagerly waiting for him to finish before speaking, he suddenly blurted out: "Selling arms... well, that’s okay, as long as it’s not drug trafficking."

Feng Biao almost spat out blood, Chairman Ma couldn’t help but say, "Uncle, you’re joking. Mr. Feng’s money is... specifically notified by higher-ups, we need to provide convenience for returning expatriates, how could the money come from improper sources?"

Chairman Ma decided to take over the conversation, as he realized that letting Feng Guoqiang continue to interfere might torpedo his grand plan of attracting deposits.

"Mr. Feng, you’ve given our branch such substantial support, we need to show some appreciation. Do you have time tonight, there is a splendid seafood restaurant nearby."

Chairman Ma spoke calmly and quickly, afraid that Feng Guoqiang would interrupt him again, he continued, "I know you want to have a reunion dinner with your family, I’ve booked the room for you; this is just a small token of our appreciation."

Offering a dinner invitation, but the people can be absent, so as not to disturb Feng Biao’s family reunion.

Thoughtful, considerate, impressive.

It’s not about the money now, it’s about the face, and Feng Biao felt greatly satisfied. He thought Chairman Ma was very good, very impressive indeed.

"Then thank you, Chairman Ma."

Feng Biao was good at providing emotional value to others, but now, being vigorously applauded by someone made him feel quite comfortable.

"Of course, of course, whenever Mr. Feng is not busy and has rested well, I’ll shamelessly invite Mr. Feng for a few drinks."

Feng Guoqiang couldn’t help himself, he whispered, "Are you talking about Kaiyun Restaurant? How much is the mantis shrimp per pound there? Are they big? Let me tell you, those mantis shrimps, they are much tastier than big lobsters, really! The lobster meat is too coarse! And as for that king crab, it’s no good, not tasty, it’s still our..."

Feng Biao couldn’t help but said to his dad, "Dad, didn’t you see we are discussing serious matters! Can you hold back for a bit! Please!"

If it were in the past, Feng Guoqiang would have become furious, then regardless of time and place, he would have lashed out at Feng Biao, scolded him, until he asserted his position as the head of the family.

But now, Feng Guoqiang didn’t know why, though he had a lot to say, he suddenly had a gate on his mouth, not making a sound.

Feng Biao could finally talk with Chairman Ma.

"Chairman Ma, I just came back, there are a lot of things I’m unfamiliar with. I wanted to ask if there are any good, big houses near my home?"

Chairman Ma immediately said, "Oh there are plenty, the real estate just developed nearby, I have a good relationship with the developer, the quality of the houses is excellent, the largest ones are 350 square meters... a bit small, the biggest ones are 350 square meters. These houses are scarce, but I’ll speak directly to the boss, not only are there ready-made houses, but I’ll also get you a discount!"

Feng Biao thought for a moment, then said, "I’m looking for a villa."

"Villas... Yes! It’s just a bit farther from here, the newly developed real estate doesn’t have villas, but let me see what I can find for you, how about a brand new, unrenovated second-hand villa, I’ll ask about it."

Ye Guilan said timidly, "We don’t need a villa, it’s too big, difficult to clean up, son... are we really buying a house?"

Feng Biao, looking filial, said, "Of course, this small place isn’t fit to live in, mom, you don’t need to worry, it’s okay if the villa is a bit big, we can have servants... oh, I mean a housekeeper."

Feng Guoqiang cautiously said, "But let’s not get a villa, the villas here are remote, it feels unpopulated."

Feng Biao looked at Chairman Ma and said, "Then let’s take one of each, a big flat and a villa. Please keep an eye on them for me."

"No problem, I know the developer, I also know people in the secondary housing market, I’ll contact them right away, I guarantee your satisfaction."

Feng Biao looked at his father, his father giving him a hopeful look, whispered, "Cars! And cars!"

"Hmm, buying cars, let’s start with two, but we don’t need to bother Chairman Ma with this."

Chairman Ma laughed, "Oh no! How could this be a bother, I’m familiar with all the big and small 4S stores around here, and our bank offers car loans, I can’t promise much, but at least make them give you the lowest price, right? What car would you like to see? There are plenty importing luxury cars, if you need anything, just say the word."

Feng Guoqiang cautiously said, "Maybe a Highlander."

Looking at Ye Guilan, Feng Guoqiang continued, "I’ve been wanting to take your mom on a self-driving trip to Inner Mongolia, I think the Highlander is good, this car is solid and fuel-efficient..."

Feng Biao shook his head and said, "Okay, we will visit the dealership later to see, Chairman Ma, thank you for taking the time."

Chairman Ma hurriedly said, "No trouble at all, it’s part of our job, Mr. Feng. We won’t disturb you any further. If you need anything business-related in the future, please feel free to call me, my phone is on 24 hours a day."

Chairman Ma left a business card and departed with his assistant.

Only then did Feng Biao and his family truly erupt into chaos.

Feng Guoqiang slumped onto the sofa, took a deep breath, then suddenly said, "Not buying the Highlander... do you want to buy a Land Cruiser?"