Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 328 So, what’s the price?

"We don't have to worry about anything, everything is prepared for us? Is there really such a good thing? I just can't believe it. Could it be that a pie really fell from the sky?"

"And it just happened to hit you on the head, aren't you surprised, unexpected, and happy?"

"If such a good thing really happened, of course I would be happy, so happy that I would wake up laughing in my dreams. But what's that old saying? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

"Such a huge pie fell into my lap, but no one else did. I'm a little skeptical. Is it really that reliable? Why are you so interested?"

"Don't let it be a trap with multiple layers, where they've set a snare for us to fall into."

This was clearly a deliberate attempt to provoke Ximen Lang.

As for this, Ximen Lang had already been hinted at twice by Bai Ling, each time with a clearer and more direct tone.
Even if he were slow to realize it, he would know that Bai Ling and Lao Luo must have realized something.

One can accept a request from someone and be loyal to that person.

If you say you'll deliver the message, then you mean you'll deliver the message, and you'll deliver it completely.

Therefore, although Ximen Lang was openly and subtly manipulated by Bai Ling.

But Ximen Lang remained dutiful and continued speaking despite his reluctance.

"Look at what you're saying, all this talk about setting a trap or not, it's really awful, it makes it sound like someone's deliberately trying to scam you. Don't you think about it, we're dirt poor, who would have the time to scam us? To be more precise, it's a win-win situation."

After chatting for so long, Ximen Lang finally got to the heart of the matter.

Bai Ling and Lao Luo perked up and asked questions with inquisitive expressions.

"Win-win? How does that mean win-win?"

"A win-win situation is... Let me make it clear beforehand, I have no intention of deliberately favoring anyone or taking sides. Just like when you asked me to pass on a message to Yi-Yi, I'm just a messenger!"

"So, whether you readily agree or are determined to fight to the end after hearing this, don't come after me. I won't take it personally!"

Bai Ling and Lao Luo are most afraid of Ximen Lang, who seems harmless but is actually in control of everything. They have already developed a clear bias towards him.

This is especially important for them, who are in a completely weak position in the upcoming negotiations!
Because if Ximen Lang were truly captivated by Xia Yiyi and completely sided with the later generations...
Without Ximen Lang even needing to personally intervene, he could simply open a small portal connecting the world of Beijing to the future, and the world of Beijing would immediately fall into a completely passive position!

Therefore, seeing that Ximen Lang had already made it clear beforehand that the pan was super non-stick, the initiative was still firmly in their own hands.

Whether they agree or not, it's up to them to decide.

With a sigh of relief, Lao Luo was the first to express his opinion.

"Don't worry, Ah Lang. Just say what you want to say, I'll keep an eye on things for you. If anyone dares to target you later, you won't even need to lift a finger, I'll be the first to stand up and criticize them for you!"

After saying that, he saw Ximen Lang wink at him, the purpose of which could only be his wife, Bai Ling.

Luo, who understood immediately, added another sentence.

"Even if Bai Ling has a problem with you, I'll still criticize her without hesitation! If she dares to use this as an excuse, Director Wang and I will criticize her together, so you can rest assured!"

With the double assurance of Lao Luo and Director Wang, Ximen Lang finally felt at ease and, despite Bai Ling's disapproving looks, revealed the words Xia Yiyi had asked him to convey.

Of course, to avoid Lao Luo and Bai Ling's blood pressure soaring to 180 right away, we had to start by saying the nice things.

So, without a word, Ximen Lang jogged over and pulled a box of gifts that Xia Yiyi had specially prepared for Bai Ling and the others from one of the 99A trucks. Just like the 191, it was full of 92 series pistols, which immediately made Lao Luo and the others' eyes light up.

He told everyone not to be shy, that everyone should have a share, and to take whatever they liked.

Especially Bai Ling's, which was specifically requested by Xia Yiyi, as it was carefully selected and prepared for her.

This eased the somewhat heavy and awkward atmosphere in the room.

Ximen Lang then spoke.

"Let me first talk about what they can do for us and what we can get in return."

"If—and I mean if—if both of you reach an agreement and intend to engage in comprehensive and in-depth cooperation..."

"All the problems that are giving you headaches right now will no longer be problems. Whether it's economic or military matters, they will provide us with assistance far exceeding your expectations!"

"Take information technology infrastructure for example. No satellites in the sky? We'll put them in! As many as you need! We'll cover the entire Earth!"

"No cell towers on the ground? Build them! And build them to cover the entire country! Even remote mountain villages, or even sparsely populated deep forests, as long as there is a need, we will arrange to build them wherever possible!"

"You don't need to take any detours or worry about anything. The world's most advanced 5G communication technology and the globally guided BeiDou positioning system will be directly in your pocket."

The mere implementation of information technology infrastructure left Bai Ling and her colleagues speechless with astonishment.

However, this is only a very small part of the many forms of aid.

After discussing information technology development, Simon Lang then talked about various public facilities.

"Aren't you constantly worried about not being able to finish building roads and not having enough railways? Arrange it, absolutely arrange it! Arrange it for you according to our standards!"

"With a total length of 543.68 million kilometers of highways and 15.9 kilometers of railways, not a single kilometer will be missing! Didn't our ancestors say that if you want to get rich, build roads first?"

"Let's build highways and railways everywhere! Spread them out like a dense spider web, connecting the whole country closely! As long as goods are flowing, we'll naturally have money in our pockets!"

"And then there are the ports and water conservancy projects. The ports will be built to the standards of the world's largest ports, and we'll build as many as there are! The water conservancy projects will be built to the standards of the Three Gorges Dam!"

"In short, they'll build whatever you want, and they'll make whatever you dream of! And there's nothing they can't do! At most, they can make all of this happen in ten years!"

As he spoke, Ximen Lang then picked and chose to talk to Bai Ling and Lao Luo about the low-end manufacturing industries that were already poised to be transferred from later generations.

The barriers to entry are extremely low, but the potential profits are staggering.

Especially in the relatively underdeveloped world of Beijing, the various industries there were incredibly profitable, which made Bai Ling and the others breathe more rapidly.

Everything that needed to be introduced has been introduced in detail.

Before Ximen Lang could even reveal the main event, the full extent of future military aid to the world of Beijing, he was already out of the loop.

Bai Ling, who was truly frightened by the grand gesture of the future, and fearing that she might not be able to resist agreeing to the future, quickly interrupted with red eyes.

"So, what's the price? What is the price?"

(End of this chapter)