Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 87: Machines Won't Make Demands to Their Boss! (Fourth Update!)

In the early morning, Ximen Lang had completely changed from the fatigue he had shown in the past week and went out full of energy.

Bai Ling, who had gradually gotten used to Ximen Lang's silence, seriousness, and frequent frowning in thought over the past week, and his calm and composed demeanor, and was even a little fascinated by him, suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

"How are you today?"

"So handsome, huh? I've always been this handsome, don't you know?"

It was still that familiar accent, which immediately brought Bai Ling back to the happy and speechless time of the 2B youth a week ago.

It had only been a few days since Ximen Lang grew up to her taste for beauty, but he had already changed back.

She was speechless for half a day. Bai Ling was so speechless that she didn't want to speak at all, and she didn't even open her mouth.

Until Ximen Lang had clearly expressed his dissatisfaction, and pressed Bai Ling's head which was turned away, so that she was looking at him again.

Bai Ling then curled her lips and sighed.

"It was better a few days ago."

"What did you say?"

"Nothing, I just want you to be happy."

"Of course I'm happy! Not only am I happy, you'll also be overjoyed soon!"

With that, Ximen Lang informed Bai Ling of the good news that everything had been agreed upon and they were just waiting for the production line to arrive.

Then, Bai Ling was really delighted just as Ximen Lang said.

He immediately grabbed Ximen Lang's hands, which were about to let go. He was as excited now as he was speechless just now.

Even though Ximen Lang had said it very proudly.
"My great Brother Lang has personally taken action, so what is impossible? Don't worry, even this little thing is absolutely sure to be accomplished. I haven't even put in any effort yet!"

Bai Ling was still so excited that she couldn't help but start to worry about losing the game.

As for what to worry about.
Of course, he was worried about whether something unexpected would happen, and whether he had the strength and talent pool to run the fertilizer plant that was about to be built.

Until Ximen Lang repeatedly emphasized.
"Just put your mind at ease. Since the great Brother Lang said it's a sure thing, then it must be a sure thing! Just prepare to receive the equipment. Don't worry about anything else! Otherwise, you'd be looking down on the great Brother Lang!"

And said.
"What era is this? Do you still think workers are still relying on hammers to hammer and bricks to move? That's outdated. Factories like this have long been automated! Besides being a little troublesome, you have to follow standard procedures. You have to be incredibly careful and meticulous, not even a single centimeter can go wrong!"

"After it's built, just a few knowledgeable people can come over and take a look at the various instruments, twist this and that, and then a few more people can check the surveillance. Of course, there will also be people who do the actual work, and then it's done! How much more trouble do you think it can get?"

Bai Ling's anxious heart finally settled down a little.

But before she could feel at ease for long, she was shocked that such a large factory only needed such a small number of people.

After all, if there aren’t thousands or tens of thousands of people working together, you’d be embarrassed to tell others that your workplace is a big factory!
But what about the super fertilizer plant that is about to be built?

Let alone tens of thousands of people, even a few hundred would be too many for Ximen Lang, and he even said that that many people were simply not needed.

"Is this really okay? With so few people, can they really handle it?"

"Remove that word and say it to me again, and you'll know my attitude!"

Seeing that Bai Ling actually doubted the conclusion that Brother Lang had already made and confirmed the fact.

One sentence.
"Looks like I really need to teach you a lesson."

Ximen Lang then used his lifelong knowledge to explain to Bai Ling several major advantages of automation and intelligence in modern industries. It should be said that Ximen Lang's explanation was quite thorough, such as improving production efficiency, reducing production costs, enhancing market competitiveness, improving safety in production, and promoting industrial upgrading.
Although it is not as formal and accurate as the official statement, it is definitely not much different.

At least Ximen Lang definitely explained what it meant.

But I don’t know what Bai Ling’s thinking was wrong. The more Ximen Lang talked, the more crooked Bai Ling’s thinking became.

Finally, he said something to Ximen Lang.
"What about the people? If you replace all the labor with machines, where will all these people find work? How will they make a living?"

She could actually go so far astray!

How should Ximen Lang respond to this?

Could I tell Bai Ling that the machine would never make demands to the boss?

To say this in this day and age, Ximen Lang must be crazy!

Therefore, after being overwhelmed by Bai Ling's words, they all lost their ability to express themselves in words.

After giving a thumbs up, Ximen Lang went to wash up without looking back.

Even after riding all the way to the steel mill office, Ximen Lang didn't have a serious conversation with Bai Ling.

I was afraid that Bai Ling would chase me and ask all these random questions.

Bai Ling obviously also realized Ximen Lang's resistance.

So, seeing that Ximen Lang was not willing to answer at all, Bai Ling stopped the desire to continue asking questions and buried this question deep in her heart.

He behaved the same as usual, going to work when it was time to go, working hard when it was time to work, and dealing with the troublemaker Ximen Lang when it was time to deal with him.

But every time she has free time, Bai Ling can't help but ask herself this question.

"Where are the people? Where did they go?"

But Ximen Lang obviously doesn't care about these.

Especially after learning that Hao Pingchuan had also come to the steel rolling mill where talented people gathered, joined the Security Department, and became the second-in-command of the Security Department.

Deeply puzzled about what had happened to Zheng Chaoyang and Bai Ling in the past few years, Ximen Lang turned around and came to the Security Office, where he had always wanted to visit but had never been able to for various reasons.

Then, Ximen Lang was deeply shocked by the professional training of the Security Department.

"With this level of professionalism, what's the difference between you and regular troops?! Could it be firepower?"

Seeing that Ximen Lang actually questioned the firepower of the Security Department, Hao Pingchuan, who could tolerate any questioning except this one, called Ximen Lang and took him to the armory of the Security Department.

Mortars, infantry guns, and anti-aircraft guns of various calibers almost blinded Ximen Lang's eyes.

Especially when he saw a tank parked quietly in an empty space in the armory.

He was immediately filled with awe and stood at attention.

"No, you even have this thing! With this firepower and configuration, are you really just a defense force to protect the factory, not a regular army?"

　I woke up in the afternoon, it was a bit late, sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)