Chapter 004: Startup Point.

After say goodbye to the taxi driver, Nikolai looked at the place in front of him.

An old factory building with a concrete structure and a small two-story building.

The factory's exterior wall is covered in vines, and the factory is illuminated by neon lights hanging around the area.

In front of the factory, there is a large neon sign that says "Rustic Metalworks."

Evidently, this is the factory of the company called Rustic Metalworks.

The factory occupies an area of 1,000 square meters and also has a 20,000 square meter yard.

However, the gate in the yard wall disappeared a long time ago due to poor condition and lack of maintenance.

"I suppose you are... Nikolai, right?" The plant owner, whom Nikolai had contacted, had been waiting for quite some time, but he was disappointed to see how young and immature he probably was.

"That's right, I contacted you yesterday to talk business, Nikolai Petrov." Nikolai told the middle-aged bald man and shook his hand, which he lightly grasped, stunned.

"Haha... Mr. Petrov, you are so young and promising, it's a pleasure to meet you, John Smith." John said as he shook his hand and smiled. Though he seems young, his extensive experience had taught him not to underestimate anyone, regardless of their age or appearance.

Nikolai nodded and said, "Mr. Smith, show me your factory."

"Oh, please follow me." John said and led him to the factory.

As they walked inside the factory, Nikolai noticed that the machinery was a bit rusty and the place looked a bit messy, most likely he had done some simple repairs to rent the place.

"The factory has an industrial area of 1,000 cubic meters, and it also has a building at the back that can be used as an office. The building consists of two floors." John began explaining the factory's features as he guided Nikolai through the place.

Nikolai took mental notes and carefully observed the details of the factory as he followed John.

"There is also a large yard of 20,000 meters, so it is also possible to expand." John suggested with hidden thoughts.

Nikolai nodded.

Of course, the small tricks of the old bald man would not escape his sight, but there is no need to worry about that, so after a long tour of the factory, Nikolai turned to John and said.

"Mr. Smith, I am impressed with your factory and its facilities, I think it is a suitable place for my needs, I am interested in renting it long-term." Nikolai slowly pronounced.

John's ears perked up and he squinted his small, greedy eyes. Finally, the moment he had been waiting for.

"In that case, I can rent it for $300,000 a year not including maintenance and repair costs. Also, I will ask you for a deposit of $100,000," John proposed while maintaining the smile.

Nikolai simply snorted. "Forget it, the factory is obviously in poor condition... 150,000, consider it or I'll have to visit the next one." Nikolai said.

Actually, this place is quite good, it can accommodate a large number of clones and has a large space, so future development is really straightforward, but the most important thing is that privacy can be guaranteed.

And the price of 150 thousand dollars? Hmph, compared to privacy, even if he asked for 400 thousand, Nikolai would give it directly. Of course, these are just things to think about and not to say.

Nikolai smiled as he waited for John's response.

"..."

John's face looked like a bucket of water had fallen on him.

"In that case... how about 240,000?" John said without giving up.

"Hmph, impossible, at most 150,000." Nikolai said and pretended to leave at that moment.

John's face suddenly darkened, so he hurriedly said, "Alright, 150,000 is a good offer!"

"Mm, in that case, let's quickly go to a drafting room to sign." Nikolai said.

"..mmh."

John could only nod silently, there is no way, this place is really a ghost zone, the lack of roads and successful factories have turned this place into a mess. After some repairs to the factory, he had already waited for more than three months and no one had bothered to call. If he loses this opportunity, he will only be able to regret it.

Also, he heard that in a few years this area will be demolished to build a residential community.

In the coming years, renting and receiving some money for the rent is better than nothing. He is waiting for the compensation for the demolition!

"However, the 150 dollars must be paid in one installment and a deposit of fifty thousand dollars is also required." John thought for a moment and said.

Two days later, Nikolai, who had already settled the lease contract, brought Kai, who was fully covered with a scarf, a jacket, a black cap, and sunglasses, to his new home.

Fortunately, it is already December and cold, so Kai's outfit did not arouse suspicion.

"Tomorrow contact a remodeling company and replace the gate with a full-surface alloy gate, not the kind that has seams in the middle."

"By the way, have someone check the power and water supply of this factory building."

"Change the headlights and add security cameras, also enable the air conditioner, I don't want my butt to freeze!" Nikolai said pointing towards the factory area.

Now he finally understands the feeling of being a boss, it's great not having to do it yourself.

"No, boss, it's not that I contradict you, it's just that if we follow your plan, we probably won't have enough funds to organize this area of the factory and continue developing it." Kai quickly stopped his fantasy.