Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 461 Done!
"Not heavy at all, not heavy at all. In fact, it's quite easy. All you have to do is give your approval to set up a joint research center here."

"We'll manage it together, do the research and development together, and then share the results. I'll send you the experts who work on the atomic bomb right away! If one isn't enough, we'll send two; if two aren't enough, we'll send three!"

"I'll assemble a team of experts for you and guide you step-by-step in building the atomic bomb. The project will be approved this year, and we can see results next year!"

"So, aren't you tempted?"

Sima Zhao's intentions were obvious to everyone, and they all wished they could expose Bai Ling's true colors.

As expected, Bai Ling's eyebrows visibly stood up after she finished speaking.

He quickly gestured to Bai Ling to calm down and let him finish speaking.

Xia Yiyi continued.

"That's right. Although making an atomic bomb may seem simple, it's actually not simple at all. Don't listen to Ah Lang and those people on the internet talking nonsense as if anyone can make one."

"If it were that simple, our region would be full of nuclear-armed nations by now, and chaos would have ensued! How could we have remained peaceful until now? Don't you think so?"

Bai Ling was completely stunned when she heard this.

Then Bai Ling asked curiously.

"But weren't those things artificially created by you thugs working together? You cut off the raw materials and prohibited others from conducting research. Whoever dared to conduct research, you ganged up on and dealt with them, which is why there aren't nuclear-armed countries everywhere, right?"

"And the stability you're talking about only applies to a few countries and their surrounding areas, right? Other places are in complete chaos! Even Russia and Russia are in utter disarray right now!"

"If this can be considered peaceful, then tell me, how chaotic does it have to get? Does it have to be a scene of carnage where people's heads are turned into dog heads before you call it chaos?"

Isn't it?
Only a few major powers at the top have ever enjoyed peace and stability.

Even if there are some relatively peaceful countries or regions, it is either because we have close ties with them or because of some special geographical reasons.

Almost everything else looks the same.

It's even more extreme and blatant than the current world of Beijing!
At least in the world of Beijing, since that man who swept across Europe and became himself again, no one has dared to openly commit extermination!
But what about future generations?

They even have this!

"Honestly, sometimes I wonder if your world is even the same as ours! Otherwise, how could it have become like this? Art only left not long ago, just a few decades ago, how could it have changed so much?"

Yes, why did it turn out like this?
Not only Bai Ling found this very puzzling, but Xia Yiyi also felt that this world was sometimes too magical.

But that's just how it is; that's how the world is.

Or rather, she has always been this way, never changing in the slightest.

Unfortunately, Xia Yiyi, who also had no good insights on this, could only resort to a famous quote.
"The only lesson humanity has learned from history is that humanity never learns from education!"

She quickly ended the topic. Then, Xia Yiyi smoothly steered the conversation back to the same question.

"While what you said does have some merit—those difficulties were indeed artificially added by us, a few major powers—you alone, even with A-Lang's help, cannot develop an atomic bomb in the short term. That's undeniable, isn't it? You should at least admit that, right?"

"But what if we had their full support? Saying it'll be out next year might be a bit of an exaggeration! But at least it should be done within two or three years, right? We should be able to do that, shouldn't we?"

"And then there's this joint R&D center you're so resistant to. Sister, it's not that I look down on you, it's just that you really don't have the conditions to set up a joint R&D center right now! Even if I transport all that high-tech equipment over there, what good will it do?"

"Without the support of our supercomputers and our various infrastructure projects, even if it were built, what could you possibly research? The key issue is the cost!"

"But what if it were here? Everything would be ready-made! There's nothing we can't do if you can imagine it! The supporting facilities and production chain are all the best in the industry, everything is readily available!"

"Do you know how much money we can save by going back and forth like this? We can't ignore reality and turn our backs on money, can we? Don't you think that makes sense?"

In particular, the area around Beijing is currently short of money, which forces Bai Ling to reconsider her options.

Just as Bai Ling was carefully considering her options, Xia Yiyi seized the opportunity to continue her seduction.

"Although we've included the word 'joint' in our name, making it seem like a joint fleet, it's not like that at all! Because when there are results, we will genuinely share them with you!"

"This is genuine sharing! It can be written directly into the agreement, and both of us can stamp it! No, with this, what are you still hesitating for?"

Seeing that Xia Yiyi was really good with words, she managed to completely win him over in just a few sentences.

He was afraid that he might accidentally fall into some trap again, be tricked by Xia Yiyi, and cause some loss to the world of Beijing.

Of course, he wouldn't refuse outright, nor would he agree directly.

Bai Ling immediately brought out Lao Luo, using him as her shield.

"Of course it's good, and I personally agree with your point of view. But the problem is, my agreement is useless; I can't make the decision. The one who can really make the decision is Lao Luo, and even Lao Luo has to take a backseat. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xia Yiyi could understand this, of course.

Not only could she fully understand Bai Ling's difficulties, but she could also roughly guess what Bai Ling was thinking at this moment.

Fortunately, they didn't give up outright.

The fact that they didn't refuse outright is a good thing!
So, seeing nothing amiss, Xia Yiyi simply continued Bai Ling's words.

"We should really think about this carefully and discuss it with the higher-ups. After all, it's such a big deal; it's always better to be cautious. This includes the second batch of international students and the various types of experts we've sent to assist."

“Let’s proceed as usual! What we just talked about is unrelated to this matter. Don’t worry, I’ll have Lao Luo prepare it right away, and we’ll get it settled in the next day or two.”

"Then I'll start preparing too, within the next day or two. I'll make sure it's all taken care of before you leave!"

(End of this chapter)