Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 417 The First Military Confrontation Between Beijing and Later Generations

At this moment, Director Wang, like Bai Ling, was also speechless.

Originally, thanks to his relationship with Ximen Lang and Bai Ling, as well as the geographical advantage of Nanluoguxiang, he had learned in advance that the first batch of scholars and experts sent from later generations had all been settled in Nanluoguxiang by Director Wang.

She also wanted to take advantage of the time difference, before the various units and departments reacted, to try and get some benefits from Lao Luo, and see if she could keep this group of experts and scholars in Nanluoguxiang for a while.

I don't need many, just two or three will do.

If there were two or three, or even just one or two, Director Wang would be content.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived at the location and stepped into the small courtyard of the Special Operations Detachment, she saw a large group of heads of various departments arguing over the affiliation of these experts and scholars.

It's no exaggeration to say that the competition for these talented individuals was fierce!
In addition, these people were all veteran heroes who had made great contributions on the battlefield, and they all had fiery tempers.

so.
"It's not that we didn't make a move, but we already did, only to be stopped by Lao Luo after much persuasion. But judging from this situation, just wait and see, there's bound to be more trouble later."

Bai Ling was speechless.

Sure enough, not long after Director Wang finished speaking, an even more intense argument broke out inside.

I don't know who brought up the phrase "back in the day," and then someone else said it too.
"When you first joined the army, I was already a deputy squad leader! Compared to me, you're just a greenhorn, only fit to carry an old-fashioned rifle! What are you comparing yourself to me for? What are you competing with me for?!"

Good heavens, this completely caused an uproar.

It's like the fuse was lit, and it exploded right inside!
And then.
Frightened by the pressure cooker-like environment inside, Bai Ling and Director Wang, who were hesitant to go in, noticed with sharp eyes that someone had sneaked out while the people inside were arguing.

Upon closer inspection, the person seemed increasingly familiar.

Linking arms with Director Wang, Bai Ling trotted after him.

I followed them all the way to the gate of the special operations detachment's base, just as I was about to call out to someone I recognized.
"Old Luo, what are you doing sneaking around there like that?"

Luo immediately turned around and stopped Bai Ling's shouting, just like a frightened bird.

Then, they dared not say another word here, nor did they dare linger here for even a moment longer.

He called Bai Ling to the car and stepped on the gas. Seeing that things were not going well, Lao Luo immediately sped away.

The car continued until it left the Special Operations Unit's base and it was confirmed that no one was following behind.

Faced with Bai Ling's question, "Why are you sneaking around like this?", Lao Luo, who was already at his wit's end, said irritably.

"What else can we hide from? People! Didn't you see all those people in the house? Every single one of them is asking me for people! And they're all asking for exorbitant amounts, demanding a dozen or twenty at a time!"

"How many experts did they send this time? If they all demand this much, where am I supposed to find so many people for them?!"

But because these people were all his old comrades-in-arms, each of them was a brother with whom he had shared life and death, and every request they made was very reasonable, he couldn't bring himself to turn against them.

Reasoning with them won't work, and you can't turn your back on them.

"There's nothing I can do but run away if I can't afford to offend them."

As for Bai Ling's concerns...
"Are we really going to just leave like this? I saw them making a huge scene just now, arguing so fiercely! They were even rolling up their sleeves, ready to fight. What if they start fighting?"

He didn't care at all, waving his hand dismissively. "Don't let their brawling fool you, they're actually on good terms. They won't fight, and even if they did, it wouldn't be serious. It'll be fine."

"As for me, if I stay in that place any longer, they'll really drive me crazy! So, let's hurry up and leave before they find out!"

After saying that, he slipped away incredibly fast.

In no time, Lao Luo led Bai Ling and the others to another office location.

They were warmly invited to sit down.

Luo turned to Director Wang, who seemed hesitant to speak, and said...

"Director Wang, I know what you're here to do and what you want to say. But I still have to tell you, don't even think about it. Not only you, but even those in command who are making such a fuss over these talents, can forget about it!"

"Because I had already made arrangements for where these people would go, based on their strengths and their wishes! Think about it, even those people who are causing a ruckus in the command center are delusional. Do you think a lighter factory could possibly do that?"

"So, don't say anything. Because even if you do, it won't make a difference. What's meant to be yours will be yours, and no one can take it away. What's not meant to be yours, you can't keep even if you want to. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

With just a few words, they completely refuted Director Wang's idea of ​​taking advantage of his proximity to the area and poaching more talent from Nanluoguxiang, leaving Director Wang speechless.

Let's get straight to the point about Director Wang's matter.

Speaking to Bai Ling, who had just left that morning and was now rushing over, Lao Luo perked up and said.

"You've come over at this hour, is there some new situation you need to discuss with me?"

To be honest, seeing how haggard Lao Luo looked because of the series of events, Bai Ling didn't want to disturb his rest any further and cause him more trouble.

There was no other way; submarines were simply too important to the world of Beijing.

Even if the matter is ultimately not resolved and only a verbal agreement is reached, its importance is still beyond doubt!

So, although she was very reluctant, Bai Ling still recounted the previous conversation to Lao Luo in detail.

Then, contrary to Bai Ling's assumption that Lao Luo would be at least very disappointed, if not filled with regret, after learning the news, Lao Luo was completely different.

Although there was some disappointment, it was negligible.

In response to Xia Yiyi's statement that she was trying to do too much at once, he only frowned slightly before quickly relaxing.

He said it with absolute certainty.

"What Yi said is absolutely right. We do need to calm down, reflect on our recent gains, and process what we've learned."

I was just about to explain to Bai Ling in detail the principle that taking too big a step can easily lead to trouble.

Looking rather lost and dejected, Hao Pingchuan pushed open the door and entered.

With a face full of despair, he poured out his heart to Lao Luo.

"We lost, Lao Luo. We were completely defeated in the confrontation with those newcomers! There wasn't even the slightest chance of winning! Often, before we even figured out what was going on, we were all wiped out!"

(End of this chapter)