Chapter 12

At first, Zhang Hao couldn't get through on either of the two phone calls, which made him frown. He wasn't worried about being scammed, as the money was still with the website. However, if there was a problem with the merchant, it would waste his time to place the order again.

Fortunately, the third call went through. The person who answered didn't seem very old but sounded quite tired, his voice weak. Zhang Hao directly explained the situation.

The person seemed to flip through some records, then apologized repeatedly and explained the reason. He said the factory was having some issues and was in the process of being transferred. The situation was chaotic, and they had forgotten about Zhang Hao's order. The items had already been made, but they had forgotten to send them.

After explaining, the person asked where Zhang Hao lived. Since they were in the same city, he offered to deliver the items personally as an apology.

The person's attitude was very sincere, so Zhang Hao didn't press the issue. However, upon hearing that the factory, which could produce ancient weapons, was for sale, Zhang Hao suddenly became interested. If the price wasn't too high, he could buy the factory.

Zhang Hao needed a similar factory to cover up his income and to let his family and friends know he had a legitimate business. Additionally, such a factory would be useful to him.

Previously, Zhang Hao had learned from Huang Zhong that the Three Kingdoms world did have divine weapons, but they were extremely rare, made from precious meteorites. Ordinary weapons were of poor quality. If Zhang Hao wanted to develop in the Three Kingdoms world, having a large number of high-quality weapons would be very helpful.

It would also avoid the possibility of being discovered during the early stages of development due to large-scale weapon purchases.

Moreover, if he only bought from the factory, he wouldn't be able to get specialized items like sharpening or crossbows, which might be illegal. But with his own factory, it would be more convenient.

Zhang Hao didn't need the factory to make money; he just needed it to avoid problems. If there weren't many workers, he could afford it. He could also register the factory under the trading company he had set up through an intermediary. In the future, if he needed to buy anything, the factory workers could help.

With this idea in mind, Zhang Hao immediately asked about the specific situation. The person on the other end was the boss, and upon hearing that Zhang Hao was interested in buying the factory, he explained the situation in detail.

It seemed that the boss, surnamed Zhou, was in a difficult situation. He not only clearly described the factory's situation but also urgently invited Zhang Hao to visit the factory. This was not a bad thing for Zhang Hao.

After considering the time, Zhang Hao agreed to visit the factory that day.

He got into a taxi, planning to go to the intermediary first to pick up the various documents for the trading company. On the way, his phone rang; it was Shu Yun. After chatting for a while, Zhang Hao hung up with some emotion.

This girl was truly nostalgic, gentle, and considerate. On the phone, she first asked if Zhang Hao had fully recovered, then mentioned that it was rare to meet after not seeing each other for years, so she wanted to have dinner together. Zhang Hao mentioned that he was busy with something. Shu Yun might have thought Zhang Hao was avoiding her out of inferiority, so she revealed her true intentions.

She probably felt that it was too tiring and unsuitable for someone like Zhang Hao to work on a construction site, so she asked Su Linlang to help him find a job.

Zhang Hao was very grateful for Shu Yun's kindness. Regardless of how well Shu Yun and Su Linlang got along, it wasn't easy for her to ask Su Linlang for help because of Zhang Hao.

Although he was grateful, Zhang Hao couldn't accept it now. He sincerely told her that he had already found a good job and thanked her for her kindness. He said he was indeed busy today but would meet up with her once things settled down.

Shu Yun didn't blame him; instead, she was happy for Zhang Hao. After wishing him well, she ended the call.

This phone call made Shu Yun's impression in Zhang Hao's mind clearer and added some warmth to his heart.

Getting the company documents wasn't difficult; he paid the final installment and got them. Zhang Hao was now a company boss, albeit a shell company.

Seeing that time was limited, Zhang Hao took a taxi straight to the suburbs, where Zhou's Tianhe Arts and Crafts Factory was located.

At this point, Zhang Hao was considering whether to buy a car. After all, with so many things to do, taking taxis all the time was inconvenient. However, since he had no place to park even if he bought a car, it would be best to buy a house as well.

Buying a car and a house is a challenge for many young people in China, but Zhang Hao had the money and was somewhat tempted. As a man, how could he not like cars? As for a house, everyone wants to live comfortably.

Moreover, a house and a car had special significance for Zhang Hao, especially the car, which he planned to buy a high-end one purely for the sake of face.

Zhang Hao didn't really care about face, but with the time portal, he had an unprecedented and vast future ahead, and he had become indifferent to many things.

Zhang Hao mainly considered his parents and family. He wanted to show others, especially his relatives and neighbors back home.

Since he was fired last year, Zhang Hao only went home once during the New Year and stayed for just a few days. His pride made him unable to bear the gazes of his relatives and neighbors, even if they had no ill intentions. He always felt that they looked down on him and doubted him.

Even if they didn't mean it, he always felt their gazes were mocking and pitying.

Zhang Hao didn't like it, so he chose to avoid it. He could avoid it, but what about his parents and family?

His parents lived and worked in their hometown, where they had always been proud of Zhang Hao. After such an incident, his parents, who cared about face, must have been very uncomfortable. Thinking about the things his younger siblings said on the phone, Zhang Hao vowed to make a name for himself and show everyone.

Regardless of whether this thought was naive and extreme, he hadn't given up, even now.

Thinking about buying a good car was to show others when he went back home. Zhang Hao believed that his parents wouldn't tell others about the five million he sent, as such unexpected wealth would be kept secret. But undoubtedly, they would feel much more relaxed and confident.

So, to regain face, Zhang Hao had to do it himself. Besides, he also wanted to enjoy a life of luxury.

On the taxi, Zhang Hao pondered this matter.

In the Three Kingdoms world, Zhang Hao already had a plan and intended to start once Huang Xu's health improved.

Calculating the time, he had a few more days of leisure, during which he could buy a house and a car.

Upon arriving at Tianhe Arts and Crafts Factory, Zhang Hao got out of the car and called Boss Zhou. He then looked around the factory from the outside, noticing that not only did the factory specialize in ancient military equipment, but its walls were also modeled after ancient city walls. The boss clearly had some ideas.

Zhang Hao didn't have to wait long before a young, chubby man in his thirties came out. Seeing Zhang Hao, he clearly paused, his expression changing for a moment before he smiled and welcomed him, "Are you Mr. Zhang?"

"Hello, Boss Zhou," Zhang Hao nodded. He knew why Boss Zhou was surprised. Zhang Hao had come alone, without a car, and was dressed in simple sportswear, looking like a student. He didn't look like a wealthy person at all.

Zhang Hao had overlooked this aspect. He hadn't paid attention to it before, as he knew he was wealthy. It wasn't that he was deliberately trying to act cool; he just didn't have a car, and he had forgotten to buy new clothes due to the tight schedule.

Perhaps Boss Zhou knew that more and more people were low-key, or perhaps he was being polite to a guest, but his attitude was very warm.

Leading Zhang Hao into the factory, he introduced the factory's situation, such as the land area, machinery, and current inventory.

"Brother Zhou, who do you sell these to?" Zhang Hao asked, surprised to see some ancient stone-throwing machines and crossbows in a warehouse.

"My factory used to collaborate with many film companies; these are props for them," Zhou Wenbo explained, then added with a bitter smile that the breakdown of these collaborations was one of the reasons he was selling the factory.

Zhang Hao wasn't very interested in why Zhou Wenbo was selling the factory; he just listened casually. As long as the factory's procedures were complete, it was fine. He was very satisfied with the factory's condition. Although it had stopped production, as long as Zhang Hao took over, he could recall the workers and resume production.

Zhou Wenbo was very sincere and needed money urgently, so he offered a reasonable price, including the land, for a total of over five million.

Zhang Hao haggled a bit, and they settled on 4.5 million. Over the next two days, Zhou Wenbo helped Zhang Hao quickly complete all the procedures. Tianhe Arts and Crafts Factory was now Zhang Hao's property.

After meeting the factory's twenty or so employees, Zhang Hao increased their wages based on their positions. He then explained that he had carefully considered this business and had sufficient clients, needing a large number of products.

With these promises, he gave the employees a big incentive. The factory then resumed production.

Zhang Hao didn't want the employees to be idle and planned to stockpile ancient weapons, which he would eventually use.

During these two days, besides handling the factory's procedures, Zhang Hao also started buying a car and a house.

He directly chose an Audi Q7 at a 4S store, which had a ready-to-go model. With a temporary license plate, Zhang Hao became a car owner that day. He had obtained his driver's license in his first year of college, so there was no trouble. He then bought a small villa by the Hai River.

In just a few days, Zhang Hao had the qualifications to be a desirable bachelor.

Of course, his bank balance also dropped sharply. He spent 4.5 million on the factory, left some money for the factory's resumption, about one million on the car, and over three million on the villa. His assets were reduced by half.

But since the money came easily, Zhang Hao didn't mind. Standing in the beautifully decorated and comfortable villa, he felt a sense of satisfaction.

Modern affairs were temporarily settled. The matter of returning home in glory would need to be delayed for a while. Zhang Hao wasn't sure if his parents had told others what he was doing, so a buffer period was necessary. He then shifted his focus to the Three Kingdoms world.