Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Back when they were dirt poor, people in Beijing and the world dared to pick up bricks and fight against 17 gangs led by the Americans in the north.

They also broke up 17 of their gangs, beating them so badly they were left on the ground, forcing them to return to the negotiating table and learn to speak like human beings.

Now, there's absolutely no reason for us to back down!

So, after being looked down upon by Xia Yiyi, Bai Ling was genuinely angry.

This is like looking at someone through a crack in the door, underestimating them!

"We may be poor, but we're tough as nails! So what if you ignore them? If you really push us, we'll still fight tooth and nail, showing no mercy to anyone! I, I, I'm coming to you right now, let's see just how tough you are to talk to us like that!"

As she spoke, Bai Ling, furious, was about to return to the car, rummage through the drawers to find the passage connecting to the future, and have a proper conversation with Xia Yiyi face to face.

Seeing that Bai Ling was actually serious!

After assessing her small stature and comparing herself to Bai Ling, Xia Yiyi suddenly sat up.

They should apologize immediately.

"Big sister, I was just kidding! I was just being cheeky and wanted to test you out. I really didn't mean any harm, and I'm not looking down on you! But wait, we've staked everything on this, and now we can't even test you out? You can't be unreasonable!"

They pleaded and begged, practically begging their grandfathers and grandmothers.

Finally, by saying that Ximen Lang was still asleep and they shouldn't wake him up, otherwise everyone would be in trouble, they managed to persuade Bai Ling, who was itching to tear Xia Yi's mouth apart.

I figured that since we'd already come this far, it would be a real shame not to go deeper and talk about some practical benefits!

They were both genuinely envious of the unique advantages of Beijing and the world there, and also genuinely needed them.

A straight ball was hit by Xia Yiyi.

"Sister Bai Ling, it's not that we're greedy or that we don't consider your feelings, but the facts are right here. You really need to seriously consider the matter I discussed with you last time about jointly building and developing the port and setting up a shipyard!"

After saying that, Bai Ling raised her eyebrows and said something.
"What the hell?! You really need to be taught a lesson!"

after that.

He immediately rolled up his sleeves again, eager to get started.

Fearing that Xia Yiyi might do something irrational again, Xia Yiyi quickly tried to persuade and explain.

"Let me finish speaking first! Let me finish speaking first! In any case, Ah Lang's existence will be discovered sooner or later, that's an indisputable fact! When that happens, those scum outside will definitely target us, and no one can change that!"

"Even if we desperately try to cover it up and block these news, there will come a day when the cover-up will finally come out! And in this precious time before the secret is completely exposed, if we continue to fight our own battles and don't work together sincerely..."

"Whether it's us or you, it's certainly impossible for one person to stand against the entire world! But what if we cooperate sincerely? Take this joint shipyard construction project, for example." "Our annual output is equivalent to that of the entire French Navy, but what if we add you? Even if there's a significant initial investment and construction, resulting in slightly lower production, it's still something we can't match with our efforts alone!"

"Just imagine, what would it be like if two or three aircraft carriers were built at the same time, and they were all nuclear-powered 100,000-ton aircraft carriers? There would also be the Type 055 10,000-ton destroyer and various nuclear submarines. That would be an increase many times over!"

"If we continue to develop at this pace, it won't even take 10 or 8 years. We are confident that in 5 years, or even less, we can surpass the United States and become the de facto number one in the world! The kind of country that can beat the Americans on the head!"

After he finished speaking, he saw that Bai Ling immediately showed a suspicious look.

Xia Yiyi continued.

"Don't doubt it, we really have the capability and confidence! Don't be fooled by the fact that the US has 11 aircraft carriers, which seems impressive! In reality, most of their 11 carriers are old relics from the last century, with various problems such as this one breaking down or that one breaking down. Their numbers only look good on paper!"

"Normally, if three or four aircraft carriers can be sailing normally, that's considered a stroke of good luck! But what about us? The aircraft carriers and warships we build are all brand new! And they're all incredibly new and incredibly powerful! In terms of technology, they're all cutting-edge technologies!"

"We are definitely much stronger than the old, patched-up aircraft carriers of the Americans! In fact, right now, with three aircraft carriers and one Type 076 amphibious assault ship, we can already match them and not be at a disadvantage at all! What if we add yours to the mix? Think about it carefully."

It really is true!

The reason why later generations could only produce so few warships a year was entirely due to the lack of good locations for building large warships.

It's not that the ability is lacking, but that the conditions are not met!

If we really had such good conditions, let alone building one aircraft carrier, we could build several at the same time. With the terrifyingly advanced manufacturing capabilities of the future, that would be no problem at all!
Therefore, the people of later generations were extremely envious of the places in the world of Beijing!

That could absolutely be described as longing so intensely that one's eyes were practically red with desire!
Furthermore, things are indeed getting urgent, and Bai Ling and Ximen Lang have reached a consensus on the two core issues: Ximen Lang will eventually be exposed, and they will inevitably face a global crackdown.

Therefore, even knowing that speaking out so rashly would displease Bai Ling, who would believe that future generations were still harboring treacherous intentions and only thinking of taking advantage of the world of Beijing, Xia Yiyi still resolutely spoke out.

He spoke with utmost sincerity, and every word came from the bottom of his heart as he engaged in a deep discussion with Bai Ling.

Because Xia Yi was talking about issues that had to be faced, Bai Ling's anger visibly subsided immediately.

It's not just agonizing, it's utterly agonizing.

His eyebrows were so furrowed they looked like knots.

Rubbing his aching head, he laid out the facts and reasoned with Xia Yi, expressing the concerns and worries of the people in Beijing.

"Since you've put it this way, I won't waste time with pleasantries. To be honest, we're really worried that if we open a breach, you'll take advantage of the situation and do things that we absolutely cannot accept or tolerate. Plus, you're so strong; a single battalion of yours could easily take on an entire division! We're genuinely concerned!"

Xia Yiyi's attitude towards this was...
"Big sister, you're worried we'll mess around, but we're worried you'll do something reckless! What if you suddenly give the order and we explode?!" (End of Chapter)