He didn't want to drag things out. If they wanted him to participate in this project, they had to give him an equal price in return. There's no such thing as a free lunch. He and his superiors had already discussed the terms.
Jiang Cheng's breathing was slow and calm, as if he was not affected by the scene. He had now completely taken the initiative, and the next step was to return all the evil that had been inflicted upon him.
"I don't need those vague guarantees; I hope the conference organizers can give me something more concrete."
The official in charge breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. What he feared was that Jiangcheng didn't need anything, which would lead to an irreconcilable breakdown in the coordination and cooperation between the two parties, causing the negotiations to collapse.
In the face of such a crisis, what is there that cannot be reconciled?
Jiangcheng's security requirements are not excessive. The researchers possess unparalleled intelligence, but they are neither Tyson nor Schwarzenegger. Well, even Tyson probably couldn't withstand an M99 shot to the head.
"Of course, we will do our best to fulfill Professor Jiang's requests, and we only hope that the plan can proceed smoothly."
The American representative remained very sincere, his tone as earnest as his facial expression.
The researchers listened intently, eager to know what Jiang Cheng was thinking.
Then, Jiang Cheng's unhurried voice rang out and reached everyone's ears.
"To ensure the plan proceeds smoothly and to eliminate all potential problems, we require..."
These words struck Tokuzen Kōjirō like a thunderbolt, and he could hardly believe what he had just heard!
What does an empty space mean?
Gaining air superiority means that every plane taking off from the airport and every passenger will be recorded, which fundamentally eliminates their assassination plans. Is it really that simple?
No, that's not it.
Only when resources and armed forces intersect, and people's livelihoods and the economy intersect, can they constitute only a small part of the void.
It could be said that if they agreed to this demand, it would mean that they were effectively dead, because if a missile flew by in a bad mood one day, they would have no choice but to wait for death.
"What are you talking about?" Dezen Kōjirō had just sat down when he suddenly stood up, looking directly into Jiang Cheng's eyes. He felt that the other party was talking nonsense.
The entire conference hall was thrown into turmoil by Jiang Cheng's request. The high-ranking officials present were not three-year-olds; they knew better than anyone what kind of intentions this request contained.
"Is Mr. Dechan joking about killing me?" Jiang Cheng's cold words made Kang Jiro's Adam's apple bob involuntarily. He saw seriousness on Jiang Cheng's face.
Yes, their desire to kill is undoubtedly evil, but what's wrong with using even more evil methods to hinder them?
Moreover, in the face of a struggle for interests, there is never a right or a wrong; this is an eternal truth that remains unchanged throughout history.
"The only way to fundamentally eliminate security risks is through this method. No matter how thick the walls are, they cannot keep out those with malicious intent; no matter how strong the fortress is, it cannot stop assassins lurking in the shadows. I think everyone here understands this principle. To put it bluntly, no matter how grand the rescue plan or how bright the future of civilization, nothing is more practical than valuing your own life. If even my safety cannot be guaranteed, then everything else is out of the question."
A single sentence, powerful and resounding.
Jiang Cheng looked at everyone coldly, his expression resolute, leaving no room for rebuttal.
The United States hadn't expected Jiang Cheng's appetite to be so large, and his expression was equally unpleasant. Fortunately, it wasn't about the United States having fifty years of emptiness, which slightly comforted him.
"I will never agree to that!" Tokuzen Kojiro slammed his fist on the table in front of him, the veins on his neck bulging, showing how angry he was. His face, which had been pale and red just moments before, was now a deep red with rage.
He was about to storm off in anger.
Seeing his performance, Jiang Cheng didn't hesitate at all. He immediately gave Gu Qingwan and the others a look, and the group stood up and did the same thing as Dechan Kangjiro.
They were about to return immediately, and the observation plan was abandoned!
If you disagree, there's no point in discussing anything!
Just as Jiang Cheng was about to step out of the conference room, the official's voice rang out, causing Jiang Cheng to stop in his tracks, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Having personally experienced H-012 and the loss of contact with the probe, the United States knows better than anyone the importance of the observation program. For this, they are willing to pay any price to secure a bright future, even if it means sacrificing some things.
The person in charge looked enigmatic, glancing at Jiang Cheng before turning to exchange a glance with the goose representative—the old man—and Lady Ander of the Shadow Kingdom. The great powers, as expected of a united front, tacitly understood each other's thoughts.
"Is this all Professor Jiang's requirements? Will fulfilling them guarantee the plan will proceed as agreed?"
"certainly."
Before Dezen Kōjirō could even step out the back door, he turned around abruptly and stared incredulously at the person in charge's speech.
“Then, let’s decide by vote, what do you think?” Mrs. Ender asked cautiously.
"Okay." Jiang Cheng smiled, returned to his original position, sat down calmly, and waited for the united major powers to make a decision.
Kojiro, standing in a secluded corner, was stunned. He didn't understand why everyone was discussing his life or death. Wasn't this a decision he should make? Why?
But just a few seconds later, he understood.
A terrifying truth soon became apparent.
To illustrate the current situation, imagine a ship at sea that has been damaged. To continue sailing, one person must be expended, or everyone will perish. But when the captain announces who should be expended, that person's life no longer belongs to them.
That's quite ironic.
Just minutes later, a decision was made: a joint statement from the major powers sanctioned Sakura's assassination attempt, verbally condemned it a hundred times, and transferred Sakura's fifty-year air superiority.
Tokuzen Kōjirō's face turned pale instantly. He never expected that coming to the meeting would cost him his future.
It's not just about his future...
Is it possible for him to resist?
He had been tied up and was about to be thrown into the deep sea in exchange for a smoother voyage ahead.
The counterattack has now come to an end.
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