Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 587 Large Tower Crane

Now that the deal has been accepted, the atmosphere naturally becomes much more harmonious as everyone tries to get along.

Especially when it comes to the use of large tower cranes, he is completely open and honest in sharing his knowledge.

Without Lao Luo and Bai Ling even having to ask, Ximen Lang cheerfully began introducing himself to everyone.

"Actually, I originally wanted to just get a large gantry crane, the kind that is widely used in ports, shipyards, nuclear power plants, bridge construction and other fields. Once installed, it can be used continuously, providing a one-time solution."

"But when you look at its lifting efficiency, you realize that it can lift up to 1600 tons of cargo at a time! With our small number of containers and our limited cargo throughput, we're simply not qualified to have it!"

"The assembly, maintenance, and daily use of this large gantry crane are all significant challenges for us. In short, our foundation is too weak; it's simply beyond our capabilities!"

"After some discussion, we decided to use large tower cranes, which are more mobile and better suited to our needs! So, as a compromise, we spent a lot of money to purchase one hundred large tower cranes to help us unload these grenades!"

That explains why we didn't go directly to the gantry crane, but instead chose a large tower crane.

The unspoken disdain left Lao Luo and Bai Ling feeling incredibly frustrated.

I couldn't help but retort.

"I'm really sorry, our foundation is too weak!"

Unexpectedly, Ximen Lang accepted it all without hesitation and immediately replied.

"Yes, as the saying goes, shame breeds courage. Having a weak foundation isn't scary; what's good is having that awareness and being willing to persevere in striving for improvement and addressing your shortcomings! With awareness comes progress, and I believe in you!"

Bai Ling was so angry that she couldn't possibly respond to Ximen Lang's words in the usual way.

Fortunately, Ximen Lang didn't expect Bai Ling to obediently reply to him.
I have high hopes for myself too!

Continuing on from where we left off, Ximen Lang said.

"But don't underestimate it just because it's small. Although its maximum lifting capacity and hoisting efficiency can't compare to large gantry cranes for various reasons, it has its own advantages, and they are huge strengths that no one can deny! Especially with us, it's a perfect match, let me tell you!"

"First of all, the maximum lifting capacity is huge! Just one lift, and it weighs tens of tons! With our small containers? Lifting them is child's play! Secondly, the lifting height is also a perfect match for our needs!"

"Take this Zoomlion D1250-80 for example. Just by itself, it can lift goods to a height of nearly 80 meters! If you give it something to attach to and use for leverage, it can easily lift you up to 200 meters!"

"200 meters? That's not even 70 stories high! Combined with its super high mobility, it can go anywhere and do anything. After finishing this job, it can go straight to the next one! Construction sites, ports, railways, hydroelectric power stations, you can handle them all!"

"It's absolutely genuine! Just like a nuclear-powered donkey that eats grass and produces milk, it does whatever you tell it to do, and it won't easily rebel! Don't you think it's a good fit for our situation here?"

What? A nuclear-powered donkey that eats grass and produces milk?
"What is all this nonsense? It doesn't make any sense at all!"

However, considering the superior performance of these large tower cranes, and the fact that Beijing truly needs such equipment to quickly establish a foothold in various fields,
"Okay, I admit, your description is somewhat accurate. But how much does one cost, and are there any in stock?"

"What, interested?"

"It's more than just something; I absolutely love it and can't take my eyes off it. Just tell me the price!"

Seeing that Bai Ling and Lao Luo were genuinely interested in these large tower cranes and had indeed expressed their intention to purchase them, they were pleasantly surprised.

Without hesitation, Ximen Lang said in a straightforward manner.

"Sure, sure, it depends on the performance of these tower cranes. If the performance is good, the price naturally won't be low! But generally speaking, it starts at 1 million, and for better ones, it's possible to go for several million, or even close to 10 million!"

"So expensive?!"

"No, this is expensive? You have to consider how much work they can do for you, and the cost of building a car! Think about it, they eat grass but produce milk, and they'll never make any demands! So, is it still expensive?"

Looking at it this way, it does seem quite a good deal.

"But that's too expensive! You know our situation, right? Of course, I know the price you're offering is already incredibly low, so I'm not asking for anything more. Do you have any used ones? We're not picky about used ones."

If it were other special vehicles, like bulldozers or excavators, which are relatively safe, Ximen Lang would definitely have no objections.

Even if Bai Ling and Lao Luo didn't say anything, Ximen Lang would still suggest that they prioritize buying second-hand items, since they could use them anyway.

"But this is very delicate. If you're not careful, it could cause an accident, a major safety accident! It could even cost someone their life! So, to be on the safe side, let's just use a brand new one! It's not that much more expensive anyway, and even if it's not the best, it's not a big deal. It's for peace of mind, don't you think?"

"That's true. But..."

I hesitated for a long time and struggled with the decision.

In the end, Bai Ling couldn't help but ask Ximen Lang.

"I still want to see if it's possible. Of course, we certainly wouldn't dare to think about lithography machines, and we know that given the current situation, it's simply impossible to figure that out."

"If lithography machines aren't an option, what about these large tower cranes? Shouldn't we focus our efforts in that direction? Or, if all else fails, regular forklifts, excavators, or even just trucks will do! We're not picky!"

Seeing that Bai Ling was truly daring to think, even after saying that industry is a system, she still...
Therefore, he couldn't hold back any longer, Ximen Lang said irritably.

"You really think I'm omnipotent? What do you take me for? A wishing well with a turtle that grants all wishes? No, do you think I'm Aladdin's lamp that grants all wishes? That's ridiculous, Bai Ling."

However, this was because Ximen Lang had already planned for this.

In the end, Ximen Lang did not give a straightforward rejection.

Instead, he pondered for a moment and said...

"It's not that we can't discuss it, but even if it works out, that's after we get back. So, let's focus on the present. We need to figure out how to process all this as quickly as possible, that's the important thing, understand?"

The unexpected turn of events, like finding a new path after a long and winding road, immediately brought a look of joy to Bai Ling's face.

She threw herself into the task wholeheartedly, working alongside everyone else.

(End of this chapter)