Chapter 929 - So What? (1/2)

Verbal threats were the weakest weapon. The higher the level of negotiation, the more the statement pertained.

When Ye Yunfei intentionally or unintentionally used a threatening tone to point out the forthcoming United Nations summit on the rational development of outer space, it was nothing more than stating an implied point—”If you don’t cooperate, we won’t cooperate in the summit when issues of the space elevator are brought up.”

However, would Jiang Chen be afraid of this?

Even if the United Nations ordered him to hand over the space elevator and co-manage it with the international community, he possessed the ability to refuse. More specifically, the United Nations wouldn’t make such a shameless demand. If there was no legal basis, it wouldn’t be possible to set a precedent for daylight robbery.

Jiang Chen placed great importance on the upcoming United Nations summit because it represented the view of the international community. However, the summit wasn’t that crucial that he felt he had to make concessions before it happened.

“So?”

Jiang Chen nonchalantly rebuked and Ye Yunfei’s expression froze.

So? Therefore, if you’re aware of the situation, it’s best to cooperate with us! Leasing the space elevator is the bottom line of our negotiation. The price can be discussed, but the principle isn’t negotiable…

However, the sentence already formed in her brain was stuck in her throat. A drop of cold sweat dripped from her forehead and instantly cooled her feverish brain.

If she did really say that, the negotiation between the two sides could be concluded. Prematurely setting a bottom line for themselves would threaten the outcome of the negotiation. It would be great if the negotiation was a success. But if it failed, then it may lead to a strained relationship.

Of course, she wasn’t stupid enough to determine whether or not he was really cautious about the summit from his expression, but Jiang Chen’s calmness already made her uncertain.

What do I do?

Put everything on the table? But the negotiation is just beginning. Is it too early?

And if it fails, this responsibility…

A second drop of cold sweat rolled down. Jiang Chen smiled at Ye Yunfei, intentionally or unintentionally exerting pressure on her.

Watching his granddaughter’s tense and indecisive expression, Elder Ye sighed in his mind.

He knew about his granddaughter’s temper. She did possess the ability, but she was too proud. She emphasized quick success too much! She wasn’t a special case. Most of the younger generation of families who returned from studying abroad more or less all shared this trait. They thought they obtained a lot of knowledge on the outside, and they thought they could make a splash when they returned.

Originally, he thought that since she had already interrupted, he would give her this opportunity to finish the sentence and see if she could do something. But looking at this state, Elder Ye knew he couldn’t wait any longer.

Anyway, she just completed her task…

Elder Ye stood up and motioned to Jiang Chen.

“I think that’s it for today. Since your side is dissatisfied with this method of cooperation, it would be futile if we continued to speak in this manner. I need to consult with the head and I hope Mr. Jiang will understand.”

Elder Ye then paused for a moment and continued with an apologetic tone.

“I’m very sorry about my granddaughter’s abruptness. She is only an assistant, and she doesn’t have any diplomatic authorization. I also hope Mr. Jiang won’t take her words to heart. Her words do not represent the position of the nation. Regardless of the outcome of the negotiation, Hua and your country share the same stakes. We attach great importance to friendly relations and the origin of our blood.”

Elder Ye’s words were very interesting. Although he didn’t make any promises, he pulled the relationship between the two parties closer. The subtle emphasis on their mutual origins established a foundation for the next negotiations to be friendly.

“No, I didn’t mind at all.”

Jiang Chen smiled. Without looking at Ye Yunfei with a complex expression, he politely took the two of them outside Future Building.

Watching the black car driving away, Jiang Chen returned to the parlor room.

Hot air lingered over the teacups. Since the negotiations didn’t last long, the three didn’t even have an opportunity to touch the tea on the table.

Looking at the rising white mist, Jiang Chen repeatedly recalled the details of the negotiation, a hint of enlightenment suddenly emerging on his face.