135: 135. Conquer

Qin Tian was overcome with excitement. He nodded solemnly, carefully wrapping several of the newest solid-state battery samples in special shock-proof material, as if they were priceless treasures, and placing them into a briefcase.

Only then did he turn to the team members, who were still exhilarated in the lab, and say, "I have an important matter to attend to and need to step out. You all continue to proceed according to the plan. Data recording cannot stop!"

At this moment, everyone looked at him with genuine admiration and conviction, and the team, with high morale, responded in unison, "Understood, Professor Qin!"

Stepping out of the lab, the sunlight outside made him momentarily dazed. He took a deep breath, then followed Yu Tianxiong into the black Maybach, which drove away from the university.

The atmosphere inside the car was quiet.

Yu Tianxiong noticed Qin Tian's slight nervousness and chuckled reassuringly, "No need to be nervous. Mr. Lu is a very approachable person. Although he is young, his vision and courage far surpass ordinary people."

Qin Tian recalled the calm yet incisive voice from his previous phone conversations with Mr. Lu, and his mood relaxed slightly.

However, when the car passed through the bustling city and finally stopped in front of what appeared to be a sizable shooting club, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

"A shooting club? Mr. Lu... is here?" Qin Tian found it a bit hard to comprehend.

This was far from the tech company headquarters, high-end conference rooms, or private estates he had envisioned.

Yu Tianxiong nodded, saying naturally, "It's been booked out. Mr. Lu has his own arrangements. We just need to go in."

Tian Peng parked the car and, like a silent rock, opened the car doors for both of them, then walked with them towards the shooting range entrance.

The front desk manager had clearly been notified. Upon seeing Mr. Yu, he immediately showed a respectful smile: "Mr. Yu, welcome. Everything is ready."

Guided by the staff, they walked through the corridor towards the shooting range deeper inside.

From afar, they could hear continuous gunshots echoing indoors, crisp and impactful.

Entering the shooting range, the space was open, but there were only four people inside. They all stood at their respective shooting positions, wearing ear protection and safety glasses, focused on aiming and firing at targets in the distance.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The gunshots were clean and sharp, and the shell casings clattered as they hit the floor.

The electronic target display in the distance showed that these four people hit the bullseye almost every shot, especially one of the young men, whose movements were as fluid as a veteran's.

"The boss is practically a reborn soldier king! His marksmanship is too accurate, almost as good as Xiao Dao's."

"When I was his age, I certainly didn't have such marksmanship."

"Naturally gifted! Is Mr. Lu really holding a gun for the first time?!"

The young figure put down his gun and smiled at the person next to him: "It is indeed my first time with live ammunition. It's just that the recoil is still a bit unfamiliar; I need to get used to it."

Qin Tian looked at this scene with some confusion, then saw Mr. Yu quickly step forward and respectfully address the young figure who had just put down his gun: "Mr. Lu, Professor Qin has arrived."

The young man heard this, raised his hand to remove his safety glasses and ear protection, and turned around.

His face was young with a touch of youthful innocence, but his eyes held a composure and insight beyond his years.

He looked at Qin Tian with a gentle smile: "Professor Qin, you've worked hard. We meet again."

Qin Tian felt an immense sense of familiarity, and fragments of memory quickly pieced together.

He suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed in disbelief, "You... aren't you... the freshman who played the piano at the Jiangcheng University welcome party?!" His memory was excellent; he would never mistake that face.

Lu Feng smiled, placing the pistol on the nearby counter, and said frankly, "Yes, that's me. Let's formally reintroduce ourselves: Professor Qin Tian, my name is Lu Feng. You can also call me Mr. Lu, like they do."

Even though he knew from the phone voice that the person was very young, he never would have guessed that he was only a freshman.

This absurd fact still caused Qin Tian's brain to freeze for several seconds.

All his preconceived notions were completely overturned, and various emotions surged within him.

But in the end, these emotions transformed into deep admiration.

Youth was never a measure of ability. The financial resources, courage, vision, and the effortless aura this young man displayed made him understand why someone like Yu Tianxiong would be so respectful.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the surge in his heart, and bowed solemnly to Lu Feng: "Mr. Lu, thank you for your recognition and unwavering support. Without you, there would be no breakthrough today. I, Qin Tian... am willing to follow you."

Lu Feng stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and said sincerely, "There's no need to be so polite. You are the pioneer of the new battery. Frankly, I'm the one who benefited by investing in you."

Qin Tian shook his head; that statement was results-oriented.

He had taken his data to so many venture capitalists at the time, and they were all dismissive. Only this young man had the courage and boldness to invest heavily without hesitation, granting absolute trust.

Therefore, without Lu Feng, the new battery would not have been born, and his ideals would have remained ignored, like waste paper.

He was perfectly clear on this point.

He carefully opened his briefcase, took out the seemingly unremarkable solid-state battery that embodied countless efforts, and presented it to Lu Feng with both hands, excitedly saying, "Mr. Lu, I have fulfilled my mission..."

Then, Qin Tian began to explain in detail to Lu Feng the battery's various parameters, performance advantages, and current progress in mass production.

Lu Feng listened very attentively, occasionally asking one or two key questions that hit the mark, showing that he was not merely a financier but had a considerably deep understanding of the technology.

After listening, Lu Feng smiled with satisfaction: "So, there are no longer any technical obstacles to the battery's practical application?"

Qin Tian nodded affirmatively: "Theoretically, there are absolutely no problems! However, the production line still needs further optimization. Currently, the yield rate is stable at 70%. It's entirely possible to reach over 90% after improving the process, at which point costs will significantly decrease!"

Lu Feng's smile grew wider.

The miscellaneous investments over this period totaled more than 800 million yuan, and now he was finally seeing fruitful returns. It was all worth it.

Qin Tian knew this technology would definitely be monetized. He thought for a moment and suggested, "Mr. Lu, if we want to apply it, we can start with mobile phone partnerships. Their demand for battery performance and safety is the most urgent, and it will best showcase our product's advantages."

Lu Feng grinned and said, "Old Qin, you think just like me."

"Does Mr. Lu already have a preferredcooperate target in mind?" Qin Tian asked curiously.

Lu Feng's smile was meaningful: "Of course, but there's no rush. Let's not talk about that for now. Since you're here, don't just stand around. Let's shoot some guns. Today will be our Tingfeng Energy's first internal team-building event."

Apart from the staff, only Yu Tianxiong, Tian Peng's team, and other trusted individuals of Lu Feng were present.

He invited everyone to shoot together.

Although Qin Tian's mind was still on the battery, he also put on protective gear and tried it out with curiosity.

Yu Tianxiong, needless to say, had handled guns overseas; Tian Peng and the others were even more seasoned. In an instant, the men stood in a row, silently beginning an unspoken competition, and the gunshots rang out densely once more.

No man is uninterested in firearms. Lu Feng was in high spirits, trying out almost every type of firearm in the club.

Pistols, sniper rifles, shotguns, assault rifles... In the past, he wouldn't have dared to play like this because the prices were too high. A pistol bullet cost 10 yuan, a rifle bullet 20, and a sniper rifle bullet 80. A satisfying session would have cost a lot of money.

Now... he could play as he pleased.

Several times, Qin Tian couldn't help but want to ask about the partnership, but he was stopped by Yu Tianxiong's gaze.

Shortly after, the club's manager hurried over, looking a bit troubled, and whispered to Yu Tianxiong:

"President Yu, I'm really sorry. A customer has arrived outside. He's a top-tier member of our club and an old friend. He just happened to be in Jiangcheng today and really wanted to come and shoot a few rounds... He knows you've booked out the place, but he said he absolutely wouldn't disturb anyone. What do you think...?"

Yu Tianxiong raised an eyebrow, instinctively about to refuse. Booking out the venue was for peace and privacy.

However, Lu Feng, as if he had anticipated this, said, "Let him in."

The manager immediately breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanked him, and hurried off to make arrangements.

Lu Feng stretched, flexed his wrists, and smiled at Yu Tianxiong and Qin Tian: "He's finally here. Old Yu, Lao Qin, the rest is up to you. I've been looking for him for a long time; he's the most suitable first partner for our battery."

With that, Lu Feng put down his gun and walked away, leisurely. Engineer Lei and the others quickly followed him.

As he passed the entrance, he brushed past a middle-aged man who was rushing in. The man merely glanced at Lu Feng casually, without paying much attention.

Qin Tian was stunned by Lu Feng's wild and casual move.

He just left?

Yu Tianxiong, who was next to him, seemed accustomed to it and chuckled softly, "You'll all be working under Mr. Lu from now on, so you need to adapt quickly. Mr. Lu always only controls the most critical strategic direction and timing; the specific execution and negotiation need to be handled by us."

"This... won't there be a problem?" Qin Tian was still a bit worried.

Yu Tianxiong's tone was incredibly certain, "Mr. Lu's judgment is never wrong."

With that, the two looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a suit, accompanied by two assistants, walk in, a hearty yet slightly apologetic smile on his face:

"Friends, I'm truly sorry for interrupting your enjoyment. It's rare for me to visit Jiangcheng, and I couldn't resist the urge to come and shoot a few rounds. I hope I haven't disturbed you."

Yu Tianxiong narrowed his eyes slightly, instantly recognizing the person.

This man was Li Xu, the founder and CEO of Tianhua Technology, one of the leading mobile phone brands in Xia Country.