Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 550 The Taker

"Ah Lang, after seeing the guard battalion's weapons and equipment, I suddenly feel a bit disdainful of those outdated machines. What should I do?"

"Outdated equipment? What exactly do you mean?"

"Take tanks for example. After seeing the more imposing, taller, and more powerful Type 99A, I look down on the Type 59 and even the Type 96 main battle tank, let alone the Type 59."

"And this self-propelled artillery. After seeing the PCL-181 155mm vehicle-mounted howitzer equipped by the guard battalion, I lost interest in the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer."

"What do you mean? You suddenly lose all interest, you know? You just completely lose interest! And this attack helicopter, the Z-10 is so powerful! Compared to it, what is the Z-5? It's nothing! You should be able to understand this feeling, right?"

Ximen Lang could certainly fully understand this feeling.

Because that's just the way he is.

In the past, the J-10 was a rare breed in his eyes.

But now?
Since learning that a sixth-generation fighter jet had been successfully developed in the future, the J-35, which had just begun to be deployed, has become obsolete!

Even the newly launched J-35 has become a thing of the past. You, a small J-10, have been in service for more than 20 years and are about to be retired. You can't even get a shelter from the wind and rain at the Zhuhai Airshow. You can only make do with a plastic sheet hanging over your head and stand in the corner like a lackey. Who do you think you are?

Yes, that's how fickle we are, that's how realistic we are.

Because he was so fickle, Ximen Lang even spoke very loudly!
That's how outrageous it is!
just
"I speak loudly because I have the confidence to do so. It's the confidence that comes from our region's complete industrial chain and world-class industrial capabilities. Under such circumstances, of course I can speak very loudly!"

"But what's wrong with you? You haven't even learned to walk on the industrial road yet, and you're already trying to run. You can't even stand up to the Type 96 main battle tank and the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer? What about our ancestral wooden-handled grenades with 40 rounds of ammunition? Can you even tolerate those?"

Of course, Bai Ling had long since stopped thinking about it.
Okay, actually they do have a tiny bit of a place.

But that was really all. Especially after seeing the guard battalion's weapons and equipment and gaining a deep understanding of their parameters and power, these things really didn't hold much weight in Bai Ling's mind.

Bai Ling also knew that it was simply unrealistic to replace the entire set of equipment with the new equipment of the guard battalion.

Putting aside the fact that it involves so many strategic secrets, we also have to consider whether future generations would be willing to sell these most advanced weapons and equipment to Beijing.

Even if future generations are incredibly generous and willing to help the world of Beijing out of consideration for our brotherhood, by selling them the latest weapons and equipment.
Even though Beijing was so poor, they couldn't afford to buy or raise them.

The reason they can't afford it is because Sijiu City World simply doesn't have that much money right now; they can't even afford the cost price of a clearance sale.

The reason why it is said that it is unaffordable is that the world of Beijing simply does not have the environment to unleash the full power of these advanced weapons and equipment.

After all, even the weapons and equipment allocated to the guard battalion are greatly weakened when they reach the world of Beijing, because there is no supporting infrastructure, and they cannot exert their due power at all.

The World of the Four Nine Cities?
Not to mention that.

Let alone the supporting infrastructure, it would be difficult to even gather enough personnel to operate so many advanced weapons and equipment!
Naturally, the world of Beijing lacked the conditions to maximize the use of these weapons and equipment.

We can neither afford to buy nor support them, and we don't have that many talented people.

Therefore, even though Bai Ling was very envious of the guard battalion's weapons and equipment, she could only face reality and, from a practical point of view, reluctantly turn her attention to those "old" weapons and equipment that she looked down upon.

so.
"Could you lower the price a bit more? You're just sitting there with these weapons and equipment anyway; as you say, they're taking up too much space in the warehouse, and they're difficult to dispose of. Since that's the case, why not lower the price further? That way, we'll be happy with our purchase, and you'll have peace of mind. It's a win-win situation, isn't that great? Don't you think so?"

Seeing that Bai Ling had gone through all this trouble, it turned out that this was her plan!
"I've been telling you guys about the wooden-handled grenade and the 40mm firearm for so long, why haven't you reacted yet? Turns out you were waiting for me here!"

"No way, boss, are you kidding me?! I already said that's the cost price, we haven't made a single penny, and you still want to lower the price! Are you trying to be this outrageous?!" Ximen Lang really didn't expect Bai Ling to be this unreasonable. She had already said it was a tearful clearance sale.

In fact, it was a clearance sale, a tearful fire sale, and she still wanted to keep pushing the price down!

Bai Ling felt embarrassed after Ximen Lang said that.

It was indeed true; even after Ximen Lang and the later generations had already offered low prices, they still wanted to push the price down further, which was truly insatiable.

Bai Ling said awkwardly.

"Of course, I was just saying it casually. It would be best if we could lower it a little. But if we really can't lower it, that's okay too. It's fine with us, whatever we say."

Just then, Ximen Lang interrupted her.

"Why can't we lower the price? Why can't we lower the price?! We bought so many weapons and equipment at once, why can't we lower the price?!"

The sudden change in style left Bai Ling somewhat bewildered.

Ximen Lang then slowed down his speech and explained slowly.

"Of course, it was impossible to lower the price originally. But who told you that your man is so capable? Even with Yi Yi's weakling appearance, I subdued her in no time. Then, I put on the airs of the head of the family and mentioned it to her. Without saying a word, she agreed immediately."

Of course, everyone knows that the actual situation is definitely not like that.

But since Xia Yiyi wasn't there, she couldn't refute Ximen Lang's statement at all.

Since there was no way to refute it, then of course Ximen Lang could say whatever he wanted.

If he likes it, he can just say that Xia Yiyi was impressed by his amazing courage and begged him to lower the price, and no one can say anything about it!
But it's just talk.

After all, Bai Ling's skill level is undeniable.

Do you think you can fool her with a bunch of empty talk?
Others might still have a chance!
Ximen Lang?
There is absolutely no possibility of this!

However, it is clearly extremely beneficial for the world of Beijing not to expose Ximen Lang at the moment, so they simply let it go.

Filled with gratitude for future generations, Bai Ling immediately became a dutiful listener, listening without uttering a single word.

Ximen Lang then proceeded to speak his mind with great enthusiasm, spitting as he spoke.

Luo Yonghao was so excited that he rushed over to find out the latest news about the two.

Ximen Lang finally gave his answer.

"Don't even think about the Type 96 and Type 07 grenades, they're still pretty new. Their quality and power are what they are, they can't lower the price too much. But we have our ancestral wooden-handled grenades, and the Type 40 mortars that have seen countless generations of soldiers die."

"We can lower the price slightly from what we agreed on before. But the prerequisite is that you need a large quantity! Ideally, you'd buy the whole thing!"

　I need to ask for a day off tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)