Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Yes, in Xia Yiyi's view, if the people of Beijing could really do as Bai Ling said, without competing, grabbing, forcing others, or making exorbitant demands, and unconditionally prioritize the needs of future generations, then...

After the people from later generations have eaten their fill, even to the point of being stuffed, it will be their turn.
If that were really possible, sending them an aircraft carrier as rent wouldn't be out of the question.

Even equipping them with destroyers, frigates, replenishment ships, hospital ships, and submarines, giving them a true aircraft carrier battle group, wouldn't be out of the question.

But all of this is based on the premise that...
"You need to be patient and not impatient. Don't get itchy just because we've equipped ourselves with a few aircraft carriers, and then try to sabotage us in every way—that's definitely not acceptable! We don't care how you treat others, but you can't do the same thing to us!"

This wasn't just something Xia Yiyi made up out of thin air.

It is a fact that is highly likely to happen.

After all, the shipyard was built in the world of Beijing, so no matter how powerful it became in later generations, it was still beyond their reach.

If they get impatient and greedy, and then, like their neighbor India and North Korea who often do this, they start making small changes and creating obstacles at the drop of a hat.
To take it to an even more extreme level, they could shut down the shipyard altogether, and then deport the workers from later generations, or detain them as livestock.
Future generations will be left speechless with grief!
Although Xia Yiyi also believed that, given the integrity of the people in the world of Beijing, they would not easily do such a tasteless thing.

But what if?
Who can guarantee that?
so.
"We're still brothers, so let's keep things clear from the start. We won't stand for it if something like that really happens!"

Bai Ling and Lao Luo were very understanding of Xia Yiyi's concerns.

Of course, it's inevitable that you'll feel a little uncomfortable.

Xia Yiyi's words were rather harsh and disrespectful, even making people question the character of the people in Sijiu City World.

But there's nothing we can do; it's a matter for later generations to bear the brunt of the consequences.

Apart from a bare, undeveloped venue, everything else in Sijiu City World is...
Whether it's funding, materials, equipment, or technical personnel, they all came from later generations.

Without even thinking about it, you know that this is an astronomical figure!
Therefore, although Bai Ling and Lao Luo were very dissatisfied with Xia Yiyi's words, believing that she was judging people based on limited understanding and underestimated them.

When they arrived, Bai Ling and Lao Luo didn't say a word of farewell.

Instead, it was a very pleasant experience.

"Just tell me, how exactly do we make you believe us?"

"Great idea! Sister Ling, you know what I admire most about you is your straightforwardness and your ability to understand things! Since we've already come this far, I'll get straight to the point. First, we absolutely have to put this in writing! Everything needs to be written down in black and white in the contract, so we don't end up arguing later and making things unpleasant for everyone."

"No problem, we'll stamp the contract as soon as it's written! Once it's stamped, we'll absolutely abide by the contract and will never do anything hypocritical. Otherwise, you can criticize us behind our backs anytime, or impose sanctions on us anytime, and we guarantee we won't say a word!"

"readily!"

After praising Bai Ling's straightforwardness again, Xia Yiyi held up two fingers and continued.

"Another thing is... you need to leave something important with us as collateral. I think the group of students you sent are quite excellent, you..."

Halfway through his sentence, he noticed Bai Ling's gaze suddenly turn sharp, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

Knowing that he had indeed stepped on Bai Ling's toes, he knew that if he continued, the talks would definitely fall apart. In fact, in her anger, it was not impossible that she might actually come to the future and beat him up.

Xia Yiyi quickly explained.

"You have to think about us too. After all, we've poured real money into your business! The initial investment alone is at least in the hundreds of billions! If we expand across the board, even trillions might not be enough!"

"So much money, just like that, invested in your area. Even if it's for attracting investment, shouldn't you at least give us some preferential treatment? Give us some guarantees?"

"Otherwise, if we keep ignoring them like this, who can feel at ease?! Besides, I never said I would really keep them here and not return them to you! Although I do covet them, I should still have some integrity, right?" Hearing this, Bai Ling really wanted to spit in Xia Yiyi's face and curse her.

"You have no integrity whatsoever! You dare talk to me about integrity? Don't you feel ashamed saying that?!"

It was as if he knew all along that Bai Ling would instantly break down after he said those words.

Not giving Bai Ling a chance to retaliate, he winked at Lao Luo beside him, signaling him to keep an eye on Bai Ling.

Meanwhile, Xia Yiyi quickly finished speaking.

"I didn't intend to take advantage of them, although I really wanted to! Here's my plan: since we're from the same lineage, let's stick to the old rules. Five years, no, three years of apprenticeship and two years of service!"

"I've trained you people, with the highest level of dedication! But we can't let that training go to waste! After they complete their studies, they have to work diligently for us for a few years, do some research, and produce some results!"

"This way, we won't be at a disadvantage and end up with nothing, while also allowing them to gain further experience in subsequent practice. It's a win-win situation, where everyone gets what they want."

"That's it. By the way, and I mean by the way, give us a little extra security to put our minds at ease. Old Luo, isn't this a pretty good offer? You shouldn't have any complaints now, right?"

Although Xia Yiyi's words sounded high-sounding, none of the people present were fools.

Everyone knows that conducting research in later generations has truly advantageous conditions.

Originally, the people in the city of Beijing were worried that the students would be blinded by the allure of the world beyond.

Now, after they complete their studies, we must also enable them to work diligently for several years in the future, taking advantage of the unique scientific research conditions available to them.

Although Lao Luo never doubted their loyalty to the world of Beijing, what if?
What if they waver and become captivated by the allure of the future?
Wouldn't the people of Beijing suffer a huge loss?

However, what Xia Yiyi just said is indeed very reasonable.

After all, such a large investment, so much real money is sitting here.

If he didn't stake something on the future, let alone the future generations, even Lao Luo himself would find it hard to believe he could succeed.

I'm unsure if I'll be blinded by such huge profits and develop any improper thoughts.

In addition, it's not necessarily a bad thing to let these students train for a few more years in their future lives.

Regardless of how much research funding and top-tier equipment they have been able to obtain for free in the past few years, or how much growth they have gained from it.

At least, they will definitely be able to bring back the research results from the past few years completely.

With these achievements, it's definitely worth it!

Moreover, they might not necessarily be blinded by the dazzling world of later generations.

So, although Lao Luo was very reluctant to accept it, he eventually gritted his teeth and agreed to it.

Then, without further ado, he said.

"And what about us? You've made so many demands, what do we expect in return?" (End of Chapter)