Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 537 Autumn Military Review!
"Hey sis, what time is it? Why did you wake me up so early? Can't you see I was sleeping soundly?!"

The next morning, Ximen Lang was woken up early by Bai Ling's barrage of phone calls. He was dragged out of his cozy home and, still half asleep, let Xia Yi do whatever she wanted to him while complaining to Bai Ling on the screen.

"Early? What's early? Don't you even know what time it is? Have you forgotten that we're supposed to have a military parade together today?!"

When the topic of the military parade came up, Ximen Lang finally became a little more sober.

However, Ximen Lang immediately became suspicious.

"Preparations only started yesterday, how come the military parade is being held today? The time is so short, is this really feasible? Can the preparations be adequate?"

Bai Ling also felt that the timeframe was somewhat rushed.
No, that's not right.

More accurately, it was far too rushed!

But there's nothing we can do; time is just so tight!
"Of course, it's not that we're in a rush, but rather..."

He glanced at Xia Yiyi, who had perked up her ears and slowed down her movements as soon as she heard his words.

With a slight smile, Bai Ling continued.

“My elders, every minute and second of their time is extremely precious! This time they even put aside a lot of things just to watch this exercise in its entirety! Based on the results of the exercise, they can make a decision as soon as possible!”

"This is a major event that directly relates to the future development of the army's defense lines and development path, and it absolutely cannot be delayed! Fortunately, the troops participating in the exercise have also arrived one after another."

"So, let's not wait any longer. Let's get the parade done today, right now, right here! The main focus of this parade is the weapons, and displaying them in their original form is the most important thing."

"Besides, this isn't a proper large-scale military parade. The troops being reviewed are only our guard battalion and the main reinforced regiment participating in the exercise. So be it if it's a bit rushed. As long as we can show everything that needs to be shown and that we want to show, nothing else matters."

In fact, the people in Beijing had considered taking this opportunity to hold a more formal military parade, similar to the National Day parade.

After careful discussion, the idea was ultimately abandoned by the Beijing authorities.

Of course, it's not just that the time was too short, the number of troops to be reviewed was too small to support a large-scale exercise, or that Bai Ling's elders had too much time.

Another very important reason is that there really aren't any new and presentable weapons and equipment available in Beijing to support this parade.

After all, they couldn't possibly cram the J-6 and Type 59 fighters, which they had just bought from the future, into the parade troops, could they?

Doing all this in front of Ximen Lang, aren't you just making a fool of yourself?

The other old equipment is also unacceptable.

There was no other way, so the authorities in Beijing gave up on the idea.

It was changed to a military parade on the field that neither involved marching nor had a military band accompaniment!

This is exactly what Ximen Lang likes!
Especially after getting used to the traditional goose-stepping, Ximen Lang really felt that this kind of military parade was much, much better than the grander and more solemn National Day military parade.

Of course, this is not to say that the National Day military parade was not good.

That looks beautiful, of course.

What's the main thing?
"It's too formal; it lacks that sense of oppression. It's like our Zhurihe military parade—just compare them. Compared to a group of soldiers lined up in neat rows, holding rifles, marching in perfect unison towards you, the sense of oppression in a military parade is just too strong!" "It really does have the aura of a military review on the battlefield, you know? No exaggeration. The first time I saw a military parade, I got goosebumps! Even now, whenever I think back to that scene, I can't help but get excited! It's different, so very different!"

In other words, the troops reviewed at that time were our own troops, the People's Liberation Army.

If it were any other country or region, and they had such power, Ximen Lang would have gone to great lengths to exaggerate their threat and then have his family severely suppress them!
Nothing else!

Simply because, apart from ourselves, no other planet allows such a powerful military force to exist!
I'm sure everyone who watched this military parade had this thought in mind!

Therefore, upon hearing that the troops in Beijing were to be reviewed in this manner, Ximen Lang immediately showed great interest!
This is exactly the scene that Bai Ling and the others wanted to see!
Therefore, Ximen Lang was immediately drawn to this topic.

Bai Ling immediately urged them on.

"Then hurry up and brush your teeth and wash your face, and come over here right now! You even need Yi Yi to help you put on your clothes, Ximen Lang, you're becoming more and more uncouth! You expect everything to be done for you, how are you any different from those spoiled brats?"

This is clearly a way of subtly targeting Ximen Lang and Xia Yiyi.

Although Bai Ling had long since tacitly accepted the relationship between Ximen Lang and Xia Yiyi.

But you can't do this in front of me, can you?
Please be more careful! Doing this right in front of me!
It would be strange if Bai Ling wasn't disgusted!

Unfortunately, Bai Ling was exposed by Ximen Lang as soon as she said this.

"When I was in Beijing, didn't you squeeze the toothpaste for me and wipe my face for me? How come I'm a spoiled brat? Why am I a spoiled brat?"

Xia Yiyi, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This made Bai Ling feel increasingly uneasy.

He could only leave with a resentful remark.

"Do whatever you want, I can't be bothered with you! Let you be lazy to death!"

Then he remained silent.

As they spoke, Ximen Lang was once again captivated by the other side.

Considering that the troops dispatched from Beijing are definitely the elite of the elite, heroes who have fought their way through the battlefield!
Such a menacing and imposing army was jogging towards Ximen Lang. He might just be completely captivated by them!
This is absolutely unacceptable to Xia Yiyi and the rest of the world!

Therefore, seeing Bai Ling and Ximen Lang chatting happily and lively, Xia Yiyi also decisively decided to join in.

First, he asked a question he already knew the answer to.
"Sister Ling, do you have someone over there who can fly a helicopter?"

After receiving an affirmative reply from Bai Ling, who was still puzzled.

Under Bai Ling's suspicious gaze, Xia Yi slowly revealed her purpose.

"A military parade is such a big event, how can it only have ground troops? I happen to have a squadron of armed helicopters here. Since I'm just sitting here anyway, I might as well join in the fun and have some excitement with you guys. What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)