Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Because Bai Ling had repeatedly tried and succeeded in getting Ximen Lang to focus his attention on a certain aspect, she was extremely experienced in this kind of thing.

So from the very beginning, Bai Ling had always had a strange, inexplicably familiar feeling that she couldn't shake off.

I just feel like something's not right, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

It wasn't until Simon Lang finally exposed his capitalist habits completely, wanting to turn her directly into a hardworking, obedient ox or horse, eating grass and milking milk.
Hey, have you noticed?

Suddenly it just clicked!

The familiar feeling came rushing back all at once!
Bai Ling immediately realized that she was very likely being set up by Ximen Lang in the same way.

Otherwise, the flavor would never be so strong!

But she had no evidence.

After all, from any perspective, the biggest beneficiary is herself, and the people she is loyal to in Beijing.

As for Ximen Lang? Based on past experience, his likes and dislikes are written all over his face. He neither likes these things nor bothers to use such tricks, and he clearly doesn't have such deep cunning.

Isn't that strange?
Just as Bai Ling was trying to follow some clues and figure out what was going on, and whether she had really been tricked by Ximen Lang as she thought,

That was incredibly brutal!

Before Bai Ling could react, Ximen Lang shoved and pushed her into the bathroom.

Then, in a daze, like guarding a prisoner, I practically forced her to finish washing up.

Immediately, Ximen Lang took her to various warehouses.

And then.
What's next?

Bai Ling was completely overwhelmed by the countless supplies!

Especially when she noticed that the so-called warehouse they were in was actually a massive mountain range that had been dug through in a horrific way, and that there were many, many such mountain warehouses!
Bai Ling was completely stunned.

He even couldn't help but swear!
Furthermore, considering what Ximen Lang had mentioned to her before, that a massive underground Great Wall, stretching tens of thousands of kilometers, was built in later generations, this also applies to the fact that...
She was completely devastated, and Bai Ling began to question the meaning of life.

"Holy crap, they've gone this far! Wait, what are you doing?! What are you trying to do?! Building all this fortifications, are you trying to fight aliens?!"

"No wonder you always say the Americans are wary of you like you're something else, always plotting something bad to annoy you. They do nothing all day but think about how to drag you down so they can slow your development down."

"If it were me, I would definitely do the same! The world's number one superpower, we've tried everything to suppress you, but you've still managed to develop to this extent and build such outrageous fortifications!"

"If we don't step up our efforts and quickly give you a taste of your own medicine, what will become of us?! At this rate of development, you'll be on top of the world! Let me tell you, if I were an American, and I had this guy living with me who talks about peace all the time but is secretly working himself to the bone building fortifications, and who's always eyeing my position as the top dog and trying to pull me down from that position at all times..."

"You believe I can't sleep because of all this worry?! I feel terrible if I don't annoy you guys every day! And you still have the nerve to say they're going too far? You guys are the ones who are really outrageous, okay? Seriously, what were you thinking? Why did you build so many projects for no reason?!"

Don't say it, you really don't say it.

Although Bai Ling's words were indeed unpleasant to hear, that's really how things are.

No normal person or normal country could tolerate this!

After all, how can one allow others to sleep soundly beside one's bed? This is a truth passed down from generation to generation by our ancestors.

Although foreigners may not have ancestors as outstanding as ours, do you think you are any threat to us? Others may not know, but do you know yourself?
And then there's Onsa, right? All those well-known "excellent" qualities!
In this situation, it would be strange if he wasn't plotting something against you!

In fact, it is precisely because the University of Tokyo is so strong that they really can't handle it, nor dare to act recklessly.

There really isn't a good way to deal with the University of Tokyo.

That's why I'm now single-mindedly trying to disgust people, especially the University of Tokyo.

Otherwise, they would have started using airplanes and cannons to talk the talk long ago.

As for why the University of Tokyo built so many construction projects in such a madman...
That's a long story.

"Then keep your story short."

This caused Ximen Lang to freeze in shock.

However, considering that this is Bai Ling, and that he will be relying on Bai Ling to work for him in the future, he is determined to do his job for him.

In the end, Ximen Lang didn't say anything, but instead gave Bai Ling a brief introduction.

"This all started back when the Soviet Union would constantly threaten to give us a nuclear operation, and the Americans would always threaten to give us a nuclear baptism. We were under a lot of pressure back then, having broken ties with the Americans and then with the Soviet Union."

"Two superpowers serving us at the same time, how could that be a small blessing? I'm not exaggerating at all. At that time, it really put us in a difficult position! How far were we pushed? We were even forced to adopt earth-shattering and tear-jerking tactics, even at the cost of mutual destruction, before we finally managed to keep them in check."

"But this is a last resort, and we can't use it unless absolutely necessary. So, in order to deal with the sword of Damocles that is always hanging over our heads, and to prevent it from actually falling on us, or even if it does fall, to prevent us from being hurt too badly, we started the first round of massive infrastructure construction."

"Can you imagine? Back then, we couldn't even get enough to eat! We were so poor we were practically dirt on the ground! But in order to deal with these nuclear threats and nuclear blackmail, we stubbornly built these fortifications everywhere! So many that even we ourselves almost lost count of how many we built."

"So it's not that we're heartless or paranoid; it's just that the external situation and our living environment are too harsh, forcing us to do this. In short, we're all forced into it. Otherwise, are we sick? Would we rather starve than not do these things?"

This was the first time Bai Ling had directly faced the suffering that she had endured in later generations.

This was an immense pressure that Bai Ling could never have imagined!
Now, the US and the Soviet Union are certainly not as powerful as they used to be. (Actually, they are still very powerful, but we have become stronger, so it seems that they are not as powerful, or even a bit weak. But in other countries, especially the US, they are still just as strong, or even stronger.)
Back then, they were absolutely at the top of the world! They could have easily divided up the entire world in a matter of negotiation!

Their words could determine the life or death of a nation—that's what they are all about!

Especially after the world of Beijing and the United States went to war head-on and gained a deep understanding of their strength.

Bai Ling could not imagine what kind of pressure the people of her later life, who were so poor that they couldn't even afford to eat, had to endure to achieve this.

That truly earth-shattering, god-like base-swapping tactic was so impressive that it made Bai Ling's scalp tingle.

A shiver ran through me from the inside out, and it even rose directly from the top of my head.

Naturally, Bai Ling's disbelief from before also disappeared.

Instead, his face was filled with complex emotions.

"It seems you've had it tough too. You've enjoyed good fortune, but you've suffered just as much. In fact, you've endured more suffering and faced more pressure than we have. It's only right that you've achieved what you have today. On the contrary, it would be a miracle if you hadn't succeeded."

"Exactly! That's why I particularly dislike those who say our success was purely accidental. Yes, we certainly benefited greatly from a favorable external environment and other factors. But without decades of relentless effort and hard work, would we be where we are today? Our success is not accidental at all, but inevitable! Otherwise, if success could be achieved solely through favorable conditions, our neighbors in India and Vietnam would have already surpassed us!"

"But what happened? We remained unmoved. And them? They've long since stopped mentioning the possibility of them replacing us. Well, no, some people in India still bring it up. Well, even if no one else mentions it, they bring it up themselves. But considering the Indians' mysterious nature, their unpredictability, and their inexplicably amazing thought processes..."

"Sigh, let them be. As long as they're happy, it doesn't matter. Anyway, there's no entrance fee, so it's just like going to the zoo for fun. Besides, it's really quite entertaining. Yes, entertaining and enjoyable, that's exactly what they're looking for."

That's how amazing it is.

No matter how heavy the topic, the moment the mysterious Indian neighbor next door, whom even that person can't figure out, is mentioned, the scene immediately changes.

The warehouse was instantly filled with a lively atmosphere, which greatly improved the mood of Bai Ling and Ximen Lang.

It has to be said that Indians are truly a fascinating species.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that they don't annoy us.

"But they're about to annoy us."

Thinking about how in the near future, the Indians will act like a mad dog, determined to provoke the world of Beijing.

While taking stock of the supplies that needed to be brought back, they also familiarized themselves with their abilities.

Bai Ling said helplessly.

"I'm fed up with them. We don't have any irreconcilable conflicts or any major clashes. In fact, we're all class brothers in the same camp. At least in name, that's definitely the case. Are they out of their minds? Why do they have to provoke us? It's really incomprehensible."

His face was full of gloom, which made Ximen Lang laugh.

He couldn't help but tease her.

"Even that person can't understand them, so how can you expect to understand them? You're overthinking it. Unless you become an Indian yourself, you'll never be able to comprehend them."

"Become like them?"

Don't say it, you really don't say it.

Bai Ling actually imagined such a situation in her mind.

Then, I felt completely terrible.

Thinking about the things that Indians have done, they can no longer be called anthropomorphic; they are all kinds of outrageous things that no human could do.

I can't quite put my finger on whether it's disgust or just nausea.

Anyway, Bai Ling was so frightened that she shivered and said with a chill.

"Then I'd rather die!"

His resolute, death-defying demeanor only made Ximen Lang chuckle even more.

They truly never took their Indian neighbors seriously, and never considered them a threat.

Ximen Lang scoffed.

"Hey, if it doesn't work out, just give them another beating. It's just a side effect anyway. Besides, Delhi is their capital, which isn't good for their development."

"No problem, you guys will have to go through the extra work and just change it for them! Make them tremble with fear whenever they think of Delhi and New Delhi! Or..."

Thinking of a certain possibility, Ximen Lang's breathing became much more rapid.

They even spoke with a touch of fanaticism, trying to seduce him.

"Let's expand our territory! Take this opportunity, regardless of any disputes or lines. I'll name it: all the land north of New Delhi, we'll take it all! Consider it war reparations, and from now on, let it become an inseparable part of us. Do you think that's a good idea?"

"Sigh~"

Bai Ling gasped in shock upon hearing this.

He immediately took out his phone to check the map of the Indian neighbor and the geographical environment there.

These areas north of New Delhi not only have abundant mineral resources, but also very fertile land.

Bai Ling was moved; her deep-seated longing for the land made her instantly smitten.

He immediately became dissatisfied.

"Such good land is such a waste to give to those Indians next door! It's a complete waste! Such a good place should belong to us."

Bai Ling got embarrassed halfway through her sentence.

Especially after their eyes met.

What they really think is another matter.

Anyway, he immediately changed his tune and started talking to Ximen Lang at length about how much the people of Beijing loved peace.

Upon hearing this, Ximen Lang clicked his tongue in disdain.

He said something right then and there.

"We're all family here, we all know each other well, right? There are no outsiders here, so why are you giving me this nonsense?"

This made Bai Ling even more embarrassed.

Stop with the nonsense and give a proper reply.

"Right now, we definitely don't have that capability. It's easy to take it down, but to truly occupy it completely is a bit difficult. After all, the external environment is what it is. But later... well, we'll talk about the future later. Let's focus on the present first. All of this needs to be transported to our side, right? Okay, go find somewhere to have fun, I'm going to get to work."

Still too embarrassed to directly express her thoughts, Bai Ling took a sharp turn and steered the conversation back to the main topic.

Then, without giving Ximen Lang another chance to speak.

Bai Ling immediately returned to her loyal Beijing city world with a large amount of supplies in the blink of an eye. (End of this chapter)