Chapter 7: Customizing an Apocalypse Safe House
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"Indeed... Zhang Qianqian's comprehensive score meets the standard for becoming a maid."
"Becoming a sales manager at 26... impressive."
Lu Ming couldn't help but scrutinize her, "Eyes full of charm, yet still a virgin. She must be a woman who navigates smoothly among many clients and bosses."
Seeing Lu Ming's arrival, Zhang Qianqian quickly stood up to greet him.
"Hello, Mr. Lu, are you the one who booked a private customized safe house on our company's website?"
Lu Ming nodded, "Yes, I've heard your company's private custom safe houses are professional?"
Zhang Qianqian smiled and nodded, "Yes... Our group has cooperated with military factories before, providing similar customizations for many prominent figures domestically and internationally!"
Originally, no one would go for safe houses...
But with the recent boom of apocalyptic novels, many wealthy and influential people developed apocalypse delusions.
They fear the apocalypse might really come and are even more afraid of being unprepared, becoming vulnerable. Thus, the business of custom apocalypse safe houses flourished.
"In that case..." Lu Ming took a sip of water, "You should be very clear about the safety standards."
"I don't want to elaborate on requirements... Just emphasizing a few points."
"First, I want the entire house to be fully reinforced... The defensive capability should at least withstand ordinary grenades and explosive charges."
"Second, I want the house equipped with a constant temperature self-circulating system, ensuring the indoor temperature remains unaffected regardless of how cold or hot the external environment is. Of course, it should also have an automatic generator to ensure self-sufficiency."
"Third, I want surveillance cameras installed around the house to monitor everything within a 500-meter radius 24/7, with automatic alarms for any anomalies."
Zhang Qianqian noted down Lu Ming's requirements in her notebook, pondered for a moment, then said, "Mr. Lu, you mentioned you live on the seventh floor. Do you need reinforcement and renovation in the seventh-floor hallway?"
"No..." Lu Ming shook his head, "I've changed my mind... I want the safe house to be built in a villa!"
The community where Lu Ming lived was upscale, featuring not only apartment buildings but also some villas.
Due to the recent sluggish housing market, Lu Ming knew many vacant villas were eager to be sold by developers.
The encounter with Chen Yu just now gave Lu Ming a bad feeling.
"That guy might be watching me... If I renovate my house into a safe house, it might alert him."
"So, renovating a fully decorated new villa as a safe house should be safer."
Zhang Qianqian silently evaluated and then said to Lu Ming, "Mr. Lu, based on your requirements... The renovation of this safe house would cost three hundred million and take about three months."
Lu Ming shook his head, calmly saying, "No."
Zhang Qianqian wasn't surprised. She smiled, "Mr. Lu, we can discuss the price."
Zhang Qianqian looked at Lu Ming with a smile, waiting for him to negotiate.
Her quote left plenty of room for negotiation.
Lu Ming shook his head, "It's not about the money; the time is too slow... I need it completed in a week."
Zhang Qianqian's smile froze, "Mr. Lu... This... Completing such a large project in a week is impossible."
Is this a joke? Completing the full renovation of a villa in seven days, including military-grade enhancements, an intelligent constant temperature system, and 24-hour surveillance alarms?
Zhang Qianqian even wondered if Lu Ming was there to toy with her.
"I can pay more." Lu Ming calmly said, "I'll pay five hundred million for a week."
Zhang Qianqian was tempted, five hundred million!
But she still didn't agree immediately. Jingdun Group highly values its reputation. If the construction is rushed and the results are poor, she couldn't bear the consequences if the higher-ups held her accountable.
"One billion, one week." Lu Ming calmly said, "I'll pay fifty percent upfront."
Zhang Qianqian was finally moved! She looked at Lu Ming incredulously.
Is he crazy? Willing to pay an extra seven hundred million just to finish earlier?!
Ignoring Zhang Qianqian, Lu Ming calmly said, "If it's still not possible, I'll find another company."
"Mr. Lu! Please wait while I coordinate this matter."
Zhang Qianqian reported the situation to the higher-ups.
The directive from above was to accept this order at all costs.
Even if it meant halting all other business and reallocating personnel, completing Lu Ming's order was the priority.
After all, a billion-dollar order, with fifty percent upfront payment, was enough to make the company extremely profitable.
And for Zhang Qianqian herself, it meant earning a colossal commission.
"Mr. Lu! Hello." Zhang Qianqian tried to suppress her excitement, "I've consulted with the company, and we can ensure completion within seven days."
She handed over the printed contract, "Mr. Lu, here are the terms. If you have no issues, please sign."
Lu Ming picked up the black pen, pausing at the signature line.
He stared at Zhang Qianqian and slowly said, "Miss Zhang, I have one last request... I'd like to have dinner with you alone tonight."
Zhang Qianqian agreed almost without hesitation.
Firstly, Lu Ming was young and handsome, and she didn't dislike him.
Secondly, he was wealthy, and associating with him wouldn't harm her.
Moreover, for years, she had navigated among many bosses with her beauty without losing her virtue. She thought just having dinner wouldn't be an issue.
Seeing Zhang Qianqian agree readily, Lu Ming smiled and quickly signed.
He then transferred five hundred million as a deposit to Jingdun Group.
"Miss Zhang, fifty percent deposit has been paid. The remaining fifty percent will be paid after three months if there are no quality issues."
Seeing the deposit already credited, Zhang Qianqian couldn't help but smile with joy, knowing she would get a million-dollar commission...
"Thank you, Mr. Lu."
Lu Ming looked at the time, "It's already afternoon. Do I need to wait for you to finish work?"
"No need, no need!" Zhang Qianqian quickly said, "I can go with you now... As a major client, I don't need to wait until after work."
"Mr. Lu, did you drive here?"
"No, I walked here." Lu Ming calmly said, "Walking is a form of exercise, and my home is not far from here, so I walked."
In fact, with the apocalypse approaching in ten days, luxury cars would soon become scrap metal.
So Lu Ming never considered buying a car after his rebirth.
As for face? He already had ten billion in funds and just casually spent five billion!
Did he need a car to flaunt?
Hearing this, Zhang Qianqian smiled sweetly, "Mr. Lu is health-conscious. In that case, I'll drive you."
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