Chapter 1134 - Code Name 007 (1/2)

Future Building, Coro City.

They were still in the conference room, but this time Mr. Kishida did not bring his delegation. He came alone. Jiang Chen’s assistant poured two cups of tea for the two and then exited out of the meeting room.

“According to your request, we are discussing reducing the military budget for UA troops stationed in Nippon,” Kishida politely said after looking at the door and confirmed that there was no one else in the room.

Although the purpose of the Earth Defense Alliance was aimed at extraterrestrial civilization, it was ultimately a form of military alliance. Since Nippon joined the Earth Defense Alliance, it naturally should not accept the garrison of other military bodies.

Since they were all in the same trench, they couldn’t wear the same pants as someone from another trench.

After he discussed this matter with leaders from Han and Russia, Jiang Chen agreed that the issue of UA troops stationed in Nippon should be resolved.

“Reducing? Why not just cut the budget?” Jiang Chen smiled, sipped on the tea, and said, “Do you still want them?”

“Not at all!” Kishida’s eyes turned bigger as he rushed to explain, “It’s just that you know. After all, they are at our doorstep and we are afraid of aggravating them. What’s the saying? Boiling the frog with warm water…”

He certainly changed his stance quickly over the past few weeks.

Jiang Chen looked at Kishida describing everything in a vivid voice and faked a smile.

Although the saying is indeed right, the frog will still jump out once the water is too hot.

Abolishing the security treaty, or slowly forcing the UA troops to withdraw by reducing their budget are essentially no different to the UA. Just as how 80 degrees or 100 degrees water will still burn the frog.

But for Nippon, there was a big difference.

Although the UA military that had yet to withdraw is troublesome, on the other hand, it could also be considered a bargaining chip in their hands to exchange for certain benefits. For example, they could negotiate for an additional asteroid at the negotiating table and win more projects for their domestic aerospace companies…

Jiang Chen never expected Nippon to fully commit to the Earth Defense Alliance. It was expected that they planned to use this as leverage, and the other member states all shared the same perspective.

It was already a not-so-secret conspiracy.

While it was obvious, as long as their request remained reasonable, Jiang Chen didn’t mind. A small step back would be worth it for the countries still on the sideline.

They already drunk two cups of tea.

..

Kishida quietly glanced at the time. He sensed the opportunity was right and smiled. “If by that time…”

“Don’t worry, if they’re still there, I will kick them out myself.” Jiang Chen waved his hand with certainty.

The smile on Kishida was extremely bright. Jiang Chen didn’t know if it was fake or from the bottom of his heart.

“Thank you.”

…

After Jiang Chen sent Kishida away, he returned to his office on the top floor.

He took the coffee from the beautiful assistant and sank into his chair. He then opened his holographic screen and began reading each company department’s report.

He didn’t even finish one-fourth of the coffee before Ayesha came in.

She stood behind Jiang Chen as her two small hands habitually rested on top of his shoulders and began to massage them.

“The task you have given me has been completed.”