Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 317 The world is bustling with people, all for the sake of profit; the world is in turmoil, all for the sake of profit!

"Don't you understand the principle of asking for an exorbitant price and then bargaining? You don't even try to bargain, so why don't you lower the price?"

"Bargaining? Ha~"

This made Ximen Lang laugh.

Ximen Lang continued.

"Energy, transportation, mining, people's livelihood, military—each of these sectors is a critical industry that cannot be more crucial than the last! Any one of them could be a super business worth at least trillions!"

"You're asking for prices that are practically sky-high! Even the King of Hell wouldn't dare ask for such a price! The US isn't as greedy or shameless as you! You have absolutely no sincerity. How am I supposed to negotiate a lower price?"

Why is it always the Beijing World that suffers losses?

I was genuinely angered by Xia Yiyi's greed.

Ximen Lang said with great distress.

"Have some decency! It wasn't easy for them to get to where they are today! I just patted my chest and swore an oath to them that we're different from those anthropomorphic creatures in the Western world!"

"And then you pull this stunt on me! Compared to you, even Zhou Bapi is the kindest of the kindest people! The concession and the combined fleet have both come out, how am I supposed to explain this to them!"

What's the key?
The key is.
"You weren't like this before! You used to be so kind and considerate in everything you did! What happened to you today? Why did you become like this?"

"How did it become like this? No, I've always been like this!"

"Our aid to underdeveloped regions in Africa includes building bridges, paving roads, constructing various public facilities, and even forgiving debts."

"Oh, you mean this?"

Seeing that Ximen Lang was talking about this matter, he took out his tablet and searched for several maps of various aid programs for underdeveloped areas.

While letting Ximen Lang examine it closely, Xia Yi asked him questions.

"Here, these are maps of the various roads, bridges, and public facilities we've provided as aid to underdeveloped regions. Looking at these maps, do you notice any problems?"

After he finished speaking, Ximen Lang immediately frowned.

As expected, with Ximen Lang's intelligence and cultural background, he really couldn't figure out the trick.

All the mines, ports, transportation hubs, and storage centers on the map were marked.

They practically had the answer written all over their faces.

Xia Yiyi continued.

"And now? Have you figured out anything yet?"

Don't say it, you really don't say it.

Once these things are labeled
The answer is then quite obvious.

I quickly asked a question.
"Do we own these mines?"

After he finished speaking, Xia Yiyi nodded immediately.

Slapping his palm, Ximen Lang suddenly realized, "That's not surprising, that's not surprising at all! So building bridges and roads over there was to make it easier for us to transport the ore out, that's not surprising!"

Xia Yi frowned immediately upon hearing such a blunt truth.

Seeing that this kid had actually told the truth, Xia Yiyi retorted.

"What nonsense! While it's true that we built bridges and roads there partly for that reason, the main purpose was to promote regional economic integration, improve their transportation infrastructure, create more job opportunities, and drive their economic development."

A long, repetitive string of words made Simon Lang instantly realize...
"Hmm! That's right, that's more like it! Yes, that's exactly the taste!"

Hearing this, Xia Yiyi couldn't help but hold her forehead.

Seeing that Ximen Lang had already realized what was going on, it became clear that this kid was not so easy to fool.
Whether Ximen Lang believed it or not, Xia Yi didn't know, but she believed it and continued.

"Our construction of various public facilities there, and our appropriate reduction or even direct debt relief there, are mainly aimed at supporting sustainable development, promoting friendly cooperation and common development between the two sides, demonstrating the image of a responsible major power, promoting economic restructuring and growth there, and responding to the calls and consensus of the international community. It has nothing to do with other nonsense. Don't make unfounded connections or start any conspiracy theories!"

They're spouting platitudes about benevolence and morality with great enthusiasm and satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Ximen Lang had already found articles from various video bloggers interpreting this matter and was reciting them.

"I knew this couldn't be that simple! When have we ever suffered such a loss! Sure enough, free things are the most expensive! All the aid was built to our standards. Even if we've raised a thankless wretch who wants to turn against us, they can only rely on us."

"And then there's this project, the construction, the mortgaging of the operating rights, the exchange of business, and the super market of 13 billion people. Wow, we really know how to strategize!"

After a barrage of sabotage, Xia Yiyi completely gave up trying to put up with it.

Thinking.
"Now that you've seen through my true colors, there's no need for me to pretend to be a gentleman anymore!"

Not wanting to waste any more time arguing with Ximen Lang, Xia Yiyi said directly.

"The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain! I understand their desire for the Type 022 missile boats to protect their territorial waters, and I deeply sympathize with their tragic experience."

"No matter how much I understand and sympathize with them, without sufficient benefits to back it up, I can't be so soft-hearted as to disregard my own interests and help them unconditionally and without any bottom line!"

"Besides, to be honest, I've already helped them quite a bit! You have to give something in return, otherwise this whole thing will seem like a complete fabrication, and you won't be able to rest easy then, will you?"

Through this period of communication, it has been basically determined that Ximen Lang was instigated by Bai Ling and came over in a moment of impulsiveness without any in-depth communication with them, so naturally he couldn't offer any decent terms.

Xia Yi waved her hand and said.

"Stop thinking about it. Even if you think about it, you won't come up with anything by yourself. Let's discuss it with them more. Once we've reached an agreement, we can talk about the rest."

"In addition, you should also let them consider the things I just mentioned: taking over the power plant, taking over the mining industry, helping them rebuild transportation, and forming a joint fleet."

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"Don't be so quick to refuse. While I am indeed motivated by these interests, I'm different from those unscrupulous Westerners! If we take your money, we'll genuinely get things done for you!"

"If you don't believe me, go ask around outside. Everyone who sees us will give us a thumbs up and praise us for being kind. Besides, we're not going to encroach on your sovereignty, so what's there to be nervous about?"

Especially as long as they don't infringe on the core interests of future generations, who among them wouldn't live a comfortable life if they managed to get on the good side of future generations?

"There are countless vivid examples to prove this! So, it won't hurt to consider it."

(End of this chapter)