With a creaky sound, the heavy mahogany door slowly opened. The lights in the reception hall of the alliance base were bright and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.
Mou Xuan was wearing a neat black Zhongshan suit, standing with his hands behind his back, his eyes deep, like an ancient well, the depth of which could not be seen.
Chen Yao stood beside him, wearing a simple white cheongsam that outlined her graceful figure, like a quietly blooming orchid.
"Here we come!" The diplomatic envoy lowered his voice, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.
Before he finished speaking, a group of people appeared at the door.
The leader was a man of burly build, with a rough face, a pair of piercing tiger eyes, and an intimidating presence without even getting angry. He was none other than the leader of Xu's forces.
He was followed by several followers, one of whom was wearing a long robe, holding a feather fan, with a sinister look in his eyes. It was obviously the counselor Yao.
Etiquette Officer Zou walked over with a standard pace, a professional smile on his face, clasped his hands together, and bowed slightly: "Welcome everyone who has come from afar, I am Alliance Etiquette Officer Zou..."
"Wait!" Zou Liyi was interrupted by an attendant beside the leader of Xu's forces before he could finish his words.
The attendant Yu had a haughty look on his face. He looked up and down at the etiquette officer Zou, his eyes full of disdain: "What kind of rules are these? Our leader has arrived, and you sent this... um... 'pretty boy' to greet him? This is too much of a disregard for us!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere suddenly froze.
The face of etiquette officer Zou turned pale, the forehead of Wan Diplomatic Envoy was sweating, and Chen Yao frowned slightly.
"Cough cough..." Mou Xuan coughed lightly, breaking the silence.
He walked forward slowly with a playful smile on his face. "This... Attendant Yu, right? You may not know that our alliance has always believed in 'Appearance is Justice'. Etiquette Officer Zou is our 'face', responsible for 'beautifying' diplomatic occasions. You see, his appearance instantly makes this hall shine, and even the air becomes a little fresher?"
These words left Servant Yu stunned.
He originally wanted to take advantage of the situation to intimidate the alliance, but he didn't expect Mou Xuan to be so...unprecedented!
Chen Yao burst into laughter and she secretly glanced at Mou Xuan, her eyes full of admiration and love.
This man can always resolve crises at critical moments with his unique humor and wisdom.
The corner of Xu's leader's mouth twitched slightly. He looked at Mou Xuan deeply and thought to himself: This kid is interesting.
“Hahahaha!” The leader of the Xu faction suddenly laughed up to the sky, his voice as loud as a bell, “Alliance Leader Mou is indeed… a wonderful person! Well, then let’s ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans do’ and get straight to the point!”
As he said this, he strode into the reception hall and sat down in the main seat.
Negotiations officially begin.
"Alliance Leader Mou, let's not beat around the bush. We are very interested in your alliance's new energy sources. How about this: we won't bully you. Let's split the profits 50-50?" As soon as the leader of Xu's faction opened his mouth, he made a huge request.
"Fifty-fifty split?" Wan Diplomatic Envoy almost jumped up. "Chief Xu, your appetite is too big! Why should we give you half of the new energy that our alliance has worked so hard to develop for free?"
"Why? Because our fists are harder than yours!" The leader of the Xu faction snorted coldly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, "Emissary Wan, don't forget that this is the end of the world, it is a world where the strong prey on the weak!"
"You..." Wan Diplomatic Envoy was so angry that he was shaking all over, but he was powerless to refute.
Mou Xuan had been observing all this quietly. He picked up the teacup calmly, took a sip, and his eyes were deep and unfathomable.
Chen Yao stood behind him, looking at his tall and straight back, her heart filled with trust and a sense of security.
Advisor Yao fanned the flames: "Chief Xu, I think they won't cry until they see the coffin. Why waste words with them? Just..."
"Mr. Yao, please be patient." Mou Xuan suddenly spoke, interrupting Advisor Yao's words.
His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.
Translator Luo was standing aside, sweat on his forehead due to nervousness. He translated the conversations of both parties carefully, fearing that there would be any mistake.
"What do you think, Alliance Leader Mou?" The leader of Xu's faction narrowed his eyes and stared at Mou Xuan.
Mou Xuan put down the teacup, slowly raised his head, and looked directly at the leader of Xu's forces with sharp eyes.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Chief Xu, you said 'the strong prey on the weak', which is true. But have you ever thought about..." Mou Xuan paused, and his tone suddenly became sharp, "...who is the real 'meat'?"### The Beginning of Diplomacy: Storms and Clouds (Continued)
Mou Xuan's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
The pupils of the leader of Xu's forces suddenly shrank, and he stared at Mou Xuan, as if he wanted to see through his heart.
Advisor Yao had a gloomy expression on his face. The feather fan in his hand opened with a "swish", covering half of his face and revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.
"Alliance Leader Mou, what do you mean by this?" The leader of Xu's faction spoke in a low voice with a hint of oppression.
Mou Xuan was not in a hurry. He slowly stood up, walked to the center of the hall and looked around.
"Chief Xu, you said 'the strong prey on the weak', which is indeed the law of survival in the end times. But have you ever thought that true 'power' is not just about having a strong fist, but also..." Mou Xuan pointed to his head, "... it's here."
He smiled slightly and continued, "Although our alliance is small in number, we have the most advanced technology, the most abundant resources, and..." He paused, his eyes swept over everyone present, "...the most united hearts."
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