Chapter 1297 - The Warning From The Opposition (1/2)

At ten in the morning, Zhang Yaping’s chief of staff visited Jiang Chen’s mansion.

Because there were guests coming, Lilith finally left the sofa and went to the balcony with her helmet.

Xia Shiyu was working at Future Building while Natasha went to the embassy as usual. As the only hostess of the mansion, Ayesha made black tea for the two and then stood behind Jiang Chen.

This tall and lean chief of staff seemed quite careful.

After the last chief of staff of the Presidential Palace finished their term, it was the first time the new chief of staff visited this place on behalf of the president. At the inaugural dinner of President Zhang, he and Jiang Chen greeted each other, but this was the first formal exchange.

In the living room, the chief of staff explained his intentions.

“President Zhang is on a diplomatic visit to South America, so he couldn’t be here in person. Therefore, I’m visiting on his behalf.”

“I know.” Jiang Chen smiled, looked at the chief of staff and then said, “Don’t be so nervous, make yourself comfortable.”

The chief of staff smiled, his stiff shoulders relaxed slightly, and after a pause, he spoke.

“At the Yoto Olympics in August this year, we expect to send 210 athletes to participate. President Zhang wants me to ask you for your opinion on attending the opening ceremony.”

In general, the decision for leaders to attend the opening ceremony also reflected the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

On issues that involved diplomatic strategy, Zhang Yaping usually asked for Jiang Chen’s opinion.

For example, Zhang Yaping’s visit to South America was carried out under the direction of Jiang Chen. On the surface, it was to push for Xin’s enterprises in the South American market. In fact, it was a strategy designed to pave the way for Celestial’s Global Power Grid to enter UA’s backyard.

Jiang Chen responded with a polite smile, and said softly.

“I don’t have any opinions. Since they have been actively seeking to participate in the Earth Defense Alliance and corrected the mistakes they have made, then we might as well show some appreciation.”

The chief of staff was slightly caught off-guard, but he quickly smiled too.

“I understand what you mean.”

“Is there anything else?” Jiang Chen asked with ease as he leaned back into the sofa while looking at the chief of staff.

“There is one more thing,” With a nod, the chief of staff’s expression turned more serious. “Just two hours ago, we secretly met with the confidants of the opposition leader in Colombia at the Xin Embassy in Ecuador.

With economic growth brought by the Global Power Grid and the promise of another space elevator, Ecuador was the only South American country friendly to Xin and Celestial Trade. Jiang Chen was not surprised that the Colombian opposition was able to enter Ecuador and meet the delegation of Xin.

What really surprised Jiang Chen was that the Colombian opposition chose to contact them during this sensitive period.

“Oh?” Jiang Chen responded as a frown slowly formed. “What did he say?”

“He brought a warning from the Colombian opposition,” With a solemn look, the chief of staff said, “The CIB is planning a murder against President Zhang. According to the information he provided, a Mexican drug cartel and a UA-Colombian will be involved in the murder, and it is expected to take place when the Xin delegation arrives in Colombia, and this will be planted on the Colombian conservatives.”

There was a moment of shock that appeared in Jiang Chen’s pupils, then he turned to Ayesha, who was behind him.

Ayesha responded to his look by shaking her head gently, indicating that she had not received any intelligence.

Jiang Chen then focused on the chief of staff again, his index finger lightly tapped on the armrest of the sofa and fell into contemplation.

It was a serious accusation to state that the CIB was planning the murder of President Zhang.

If the situation turned out to be true, it may potentially escalate into a war between the two countries.

However, there were two doubts that troubled Jiang Chen.