Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Without further ado, once they determined that the Four Nine City World would soon be opened up on a large scale and that they would focus their efforts on development and construction, the two, who had already reached a preliminary agreement, immediately began to take action.

If it's something that needs to be discussed and decided to hold a meeting, then do so. If it's something that needs to be discussed and decided to return to the world of Beijing to consult with Lao Luo and his team, then do so.

In no time, the once lively 400-square-meter apartment returned to calm.

Leaving aside what happened to Xia Yiyi for the time being, let's talk about Bai Ling's side. After she called back Lao Luo and the others who had been dragged to the banquet, and they returned to the Four Nine City World and the guard camp's garrison.

Bai Ling immediately gathered everyone together and gave them a heads-up.

"How's it going? Have you made any substantial progress in your negotiations?"

When it came to serious matters, Lao Luo immediately became serious.

Then he said awkwardly.

"There has been progress, but it's basically nothing. The main problem is that we weren't prepared at all. You just took us all there without any preparation. Before I could even get a feel for what was going on, you sent me off to a banquet."

"I was completely clueless, utterly unprepared. I didn't dare to talk to them about anything in depth, and I didn't dare to agree to anything rashly. But they were incredibly warm and welcoming. You wouldn't believe it, they were like family, so incredibly kind!"

"Stop talking nonsense, and then what?"

"Then, we ate and drank our fill, and then you brought us back."

Bai Ling was completely stunned and quickly asked incredulously.

"No, you didn't talk about anything? Then what did you guys do? It couldn't just be eating and drinking, could it?"

"Basically, pretty much. But I've secured the office in the future. They said they welcome us to set up shop there. They've even found a place for us in the capital. I've seen it, and both the location and the facilities are top-notch, absolutely fantastic!"

"That's so much better and more convenient than the place we provided for them. Let me put it this way, with their meticulous arrangements, we can just pack our bags and move in. They're incredibly thoughtful and sincere, truly amazing."

Seeing that Lao Luo and his group had reached this agreement in just half a day.

Although Bai Ling knew that in such a rush, both Lao Luo and the people of the future were in a state of chaos and it was basically impossible to reach any decent agreement.

But this
Turning around, she saw Hao Pingchuan, that silly boy, still grinning foolishly, still savoring the high-class banquet he had never attended in his life.

Not knowing what to say, Bai Ling asked expressionlessly.

"Don't just reminisce, tell me too, was the state banquet delicious?"

And speaking of this once-in-a-lifetime state banquet...
I simply couldn't contain my emotions!

Hao Pingchuan immediately started chatting excitedly with Bai Ling.

"Bai Ling, I'm not bragging, but this time Lao Hao has really opened his eyes! Seriously, it would be a real shame if you didn't go! Let me just say this, there won't be any delicacies."

"But the taste was absolutely top-notch, absolutely fantastic! Of course, for a banquet of this caliber, the taste is secondary. The main thing was their hospitality, which really inspired me and broadened my horizons!"

I was truly shocked and didn't notice Bai Ling's cold gaze or Lao Luo's repeated winks.

Completely immersed in the story and unable to extricate himself for a long time, Hao Pingchuan stood there shaking his head and rambling on to Bai Ling.

"Look at our state banquet here. In order to showcase our best side as much as possible, and to ensure that those foreign guests eat and drink well and leave a good impression, we try our best to provide them with the best hospitality and the highest level of hospitality!"

"We exhaust ourselves and worry ourselves sick, and we're also very likely to get no appreciation. It makes us look like we're putting on a brave face and trying to please others, which is really degrading."

"But look at other countries. No matter what country the guests are from, or their status, they are all treated equally. They use the same meal standards and never care about those trivial matters."

"What does it mean to have the demeanor of a great power? What does it mean to have cultural confidence? This is the perfect example of the demeanor of a great power, and this is the cultural confidence we have been striving for but have yet to achieve. Isn't this far better than us scrambling to catch up?"

The "putting on a brave face" mentality that Hao Pingchuan mentioned here is exactly the current situation in the world of Beijing.

After all, we're known for our warm hospitality and positive reviews.

Especially at this time, the world of Beijing had just straightened its back.

I'm not afraid of anything except poor hospitality, which would tarnish the reputation that Beijing has worked so hard to regain.

Therefore, the standards have been repeatedly raised, to the point that it has become a case of putting on a show of strength when it is not.

If one hadn't experienced how people treat others in later generations, then continuing like this would have been fine.

But now Hao Pingchuan has witnessed what the demeanor of a great power is, and what true magnanimity of a great power is.

He found it hard to accept that the world of Beijing was still in this state.

In a nutshell.

"We should at least look up to future generations and learn from their good aspects. Don't you all agree?"

Originally, Bai Ling just wanted to find a pretext, then make an example of Hao Pingchuan to embarrass and teach Luo a lesson.

But when Bai Ling heard how profound Hao Pingchuan's words were, she immediately took them seriously.

It's certainly not a matter of state banquet standards.

While this is indeed a problem, it's clearly not something that someone of Bai Ling's caliber needs to care about.

The main issue is Hao Pingchuan's attitude.

He had only had one meal with them, and in that short time, Hao Pingchuan had already been influenced by them to this extent, constantly talking about how wonderful they were and how terrible his side was.

While it wouldn't be to the point of mindlessly siding with that side.

But we should still be wary of this signal!

Just in case, right?

The people sent there were completely captivated by the dazzling world there, just like those who had witnessed the Soviet Union's rise to power and returned from there.

They directly regarded the Soviet Union as a beacon, even as a religion. This is a real problem!

This could easily lead to serious trouble!

Therefore, it was only the time it takes to eat a meal that Hao Pingchuan turned out like this.

While marveling inwardly
"Indeed, one must be extremely careful when dealing with these superpowers. Otherwise, one might be completely assimilated by them without even realizing it."

He quickly turned his attention to Lao Luo, who had also discovered the same thorny problem and whose brows immediately furrowed.

The experienced Lao Luo clearly has a longer-term vision and considers many more factors than the inexperienced Bai Ling.

This leads to the following question:
"If Hao Pingchuan is like this, what about our precious students whom we sent there? You know, they are going to study there for several years! According to the agreement we signed with them, even after they complete their studies, they will still have to work there for several years."

"Even if we take the shortest timeframe, three years of apprenticeship followed by two years of service, that's at least five years. At least five years! Even if they're all determined now, what about five years from now? Will they still be as determined? What if they are? Then we'll be at a disadvantage."

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

This is indeed a big problem that must be considered.

Especially with a blood relative standing right next to them, there's someone else eagerly awaiting the future generations of these precious children who are destined to shine in various fields.

Without even needing to think about it, Bai Ling could make that judgment right now.

Future generations will surely try every means and rack their brains to make the most of this time, squeezing out as much of their remaining value as possible, while also showing them extraordinary care in their daily lives.

Once or twice is fine, but what if it happens too often?
How long could it last for several years?

They even started a family there and had children!
What to do?

"Make them abandon their wives and children. Give them a direct order: they must come back no matter what?"

"That's absolutely unacceptable! First, they're not enemies, nor are they traitors; we can't treat them like this. Second, if you were to make such a rash order, the people of the future would definitely get involved!"

"This is actually the situation they most want to see! They can just stand there and tell them they've got their people covered, and they'll take full responsibility! No matter the cost, they'll cover it all."

"They don't even have to play the bad guys! So many top talents from various fields are being given away to them! How can this be allowed?! Are we really going to turn against them over this? They're definitely just waiting for us to do that!"

I've thought about it over and over again, but to no avail. I'm just stuck in a dilemma.

Without even needing to think it through, one can be certain that Xia Yiyi, that wicked little woman, is definitely plotting something and waiting for this to happen.

Bai Ling said helplessly.

"Then what do we do? We can't just do nothing and give them away for free, can we?!"

"That won't work either. So we need to hurry up with this post-disaster office! We need to find a group of trustworthy political workers and send them over as soon as possible! They care about these people's lives, right? We care about them too!"

"Not only in terms of living conditions, we should try our best to meet their needs! We can't neglect their mental health either! And also, we need to investigate! Go investigate now! Especially those who are not yet married, Bai Ling, you need to find out their future spouses for me right now!"

"I'll go find them myself, I'll get a bunch of old comrades to personally go to their homes and act as matchmakers! No matter what, we can't let the younger generation get ahead of us! As for those who are already married, don't they all have cell phones? With you here, it'll be convenient for them to connect to the internet. Let them chat with their families whenever they want, and video call whenever they need to!"

"We'll approach this from several angles, using sincerity to win sincerity in return. I refuse to believe they can exploit our weaknesses and take advantage of us!"

That's why they say old people are shrewd and old horses are cunning.

"Old Luo, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve! Okay, let's do it this way! I'll sort out all these people's family relationships right away, and then you quickly send someone to find them and get this settled!"

"Furthermore, I have reached a preliminary agreement with Yi-Yi. That is, to further relax some restrictions on them based on the existing ones. We will purchase a large amount of their special machinery and introduce their professional talents. We will even relax investment restrictions and allow them to invest in some of our industries in order to seek faster development."

"In return, they will provide us with greater support, relax some patent restrictions, and even directly transfer some of their low- and mid-end industries to us, helping us to quickly establish these industries step by step. Lao Luo, what do you think of this?"

"How do I view this? Can I say that you have overstepped your authority?"

Without a doubt, reaching such an agreement with Xia Yiyi without prior consultation has crossed a red line.

Although Bai Ling's original intention was certainly good, and it was definitely all for the development of the world of Beijing.

But this is really not something that she and Xia Yiyi can decide rashly, nor is it something that he can make the decision on!

Shouldn't we at least consult with the authorities before making a decision?

Without even asking for permission, they not only spoke up but also reached a preliminary agreement with the other party.

this.
It's no exaggeration to say that right now, absolutely right now, Lao Luo is even starting to miss Ximen Lang.

Because Ximen Lang's family never acts recklessly. Even with his status and position, he has the confidence to act recklessly. He never oversteps his bounds and makes decisions for them.

At most, I'll just offer a suggestion, take it or leave it.

But Bai Ling.
Of course, you can't say it like that under any circumstances.

At least not so bluntly.

Even though it wasn't very direct, and even though it was subtle, Bai Ling, being a smart person, still noticed it very keenly.

Then, even Bai Ling had to admit it.

With her power suddenly increasing, she unknowingly became a little arrogant.

"This power is really so great! I've only had it for a short while, and I'm already so arrogant. I even dare to take it upon myself to save the world and make decisions for both worlds without my consent."

"What's going on with Ah Lang? He's had these abilities for quite some time now! He's been pampered and spoiled by both of our worlds for just as long! How come he's completely unharmed? Unaffected at all?"

Seeing that Bai Ling immediately realized the problem, Lao Luo breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he echoed the same sentiment.

"That's why I've always said that Ah Lang is a freak. It seems like we're all ganging up on him and manipulating him, but it might actually be the other way around, with him single-handedly manipulating both our worlds." (End of Chapter)