351 Because I donst want to (2/2)

”Head to the presidential palace,” Jiang Chen said directly after getting on the car.

Ayesha nodded and started the car.

”Do you not need to go home and rest? As she drove, she nonchalantly asked.

”There is no need. If they don't see me, someone might lose sleep because of it,” Jiang Chen mocked before leaning back in the seat with his eyes closed.

Ayesha grinned as she didn't speak for the remainder of the trip.

When they arrived at the presidential palace, he explained his identity, and the guard immediately let him pass through. With an attendant's reception, Jiang Chen arrived in Zhang Yapin's office.

After a few days apart, the guy was more haggard. It was clear that the troubles had gotten the better of him. When he saw Jiang Chen, he looked relived as he couldn't wait to greet him.

”You're finally back.” Zhang Yapin smiled bitterly when he looked at Jiang Chen

”Don't ask me what to do yet, explain to me the situation first,” Jiang Chen said concisely.

Zhang Yapin nodded and began to explain to Jiang Chen what has happened in the last few days.

First, after Ivan ordered to take out the fishing boats obstructing the construction of the military facility and led the force in a standoff with the country F coastal guards. The F coastal guards were first extremely aggressive and hostile, they didn't think the three Xin fast boats were competition.

Just as they were about to enter the Xin territory to demand people, Ivan took out the weapons without wavering.

They were dumbfounded. They didn't think Xin would have the courage to do this as they were without a plan. Although the coastal guards were equipped with light weapons, the coastal guards didn't dare make a decision that could cause a severe repercussion in their diplomatic relationship. Since once the first shot is fired, it would be a regional conflict. So they could only remain in a standoff, at the same time, reporting the message to their superior.

Finally, the F president Aquino came in contact with Zhang Yapin. But Zhang Yapin didn't realize what had happened at New Moon Island since the national defense was the responsibility of Celestial Trade Company.

Zhang Yapin realized something was off immediately and got in touch with Ivan before he learned about the event.

Okay, he had to admit that when Ivan sunk the reckless fishing boats looking for trouble – Oh no, pirate boats – he too did curse in his mind. ”This feels fu*king great.” Although the relationship between the Pannu Islands and country F was not a generational feud, the grudge has been building among the public for a while.

But he was the Xin president, after all, he had to consider national interest above his personal emotions. After he calmed down, a drop of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

Just the day before, Aquino notified him that if the recovery work could not be commenced within the next three days, country F retain the option of solving this through military means to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of their citizen abroad are maintained.

But when Zhang Yapin said the last sentence, Jiang Chen was immediately unhappy.

”Fu*k the legitimate rights and interests,” Jiang Chen cursed out, ”Military means? Funny, I will teach them a lesson.”

He hasn't cursed like this for a long time.

”Country F has an enlisted military of one hundred and twenty thousand people… We might not even beat a battalion of theirs,” Zhang Yapin said in a small voice.

Jiang Chen glared at him and laughed.

”Who said we would fight them.”

”But they are already threatening us like this,” Zhang Yapin said with a bitter face.

”Country F always maintained an image of being a victim in sea territory disputes to garner the compassion of the international society. They would never send out their military force to start a war with us.”

”But-”

Zhang Yapin was still not convinced, but Jiang Chen interrupted him.

”Also, the key is still Han and UA. Do you remember what I told you? Maintain neutrality and don't sway to either superpower. If country F decide to take military actions against us, it will force us to join Han as an ally, and Han would definitely not let go of an opportunity to break the first and second islands' chains and proactively provide us with assistance. The UA would be reluctant to see the Han gaining a military base in the western Pacific Ocean, so they must restrain its ally from being too reckless.

Culturally, Xin was more similar to Han, but ideologically, it was more aligned with UA. This situation resulted in both superpowers think the country would join forces with them.

”Because we haven't chosen a side yet, we are safe,” Jiang Chen patted president Zhang on the shoulder as he said with sincere words.

Although Jiang Chen had his reasons, Zhang Yapin still thought it was a bit forced.

”But why don't we stand by the UA and continue the diplomatic strategy of the previous regime?” he asked in a low voice.

Jiang Chen's eyebrows raised.

”Because I don't fu*king want to.”