Mou Xuan slowly stood up, looked down at the leader of Xu's faction, and said word by word: "Reject? No, I'm just...teaching you what...rules are!"
His voice was not loud, but it was full of intimidation.
The leader of Xu's forces and counsellor Yao suddenly felt an invisible pressure that made it hard for them to breathe.
"Of course, there is room for negotiation." Mu Xuan changed the subject, his lips curled up slightly, "The alliance can provide some additional cooperation projects, such as... jointly developing new energy collection points, or... jointly defending against threats from other forces. These can all serve as supplementary rights and interests."
The leader of Xu's faction and counselor Yao looked at each other in bewilderment.
Translator Luo was standing by, nervously translating the conversation between the two parties.
Beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead, for he was afraid that he might accidentally translate something incorrectly, causing the negotiations to break down.
Mou Xuan looked at the leader of Xu's forces and counselor Yao and sneered in his heart.
He knew that these two guys were on the verge of collapse.
"How is it? Chief Xu, have you thought about it?" Mou Xuan asked calmly, "My patience is limited."
The leader of the Xu faction took a deep breath and said slowly: "Okay, Leader Mou, we... agree to your terms."
Mou Xuan nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, a man who knows the current situation is a hero. Translator Luo, please draft the agreement."
Translator Luo felt relieved, and quickly took out paper and pen and began to write quickly.
Mou Xuan turned around and said to Chen Yao, "Yaoyao, come and help me see if there is any problem with this agreement."
Chen Yao nodded, walked to Mou Xuan, and read the agreement carefully.
The leader of Xu's faction and counselor Yao looked at this scene with mixed feelings.
They knew that from this moment on, the relationship between them and Mou Xuan had completely changed.
"Master Alliance Leader..." Translator Luo's voice trembled in the silence.
"Read." Mou Xuan responded with just one word.
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"Read." Mou Xuan responded with only one word briefly. His voice was not loud, but it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Translator Luo's Adam's apple rolled, and his voice was as dry as the friction of rusty gears: "...the Alliance and Xu's forces, based on the principle of mutual benefit, win-win and common development, have reached the following agreement: First, Xu's forces will provide the Alliance with...rare mineral resources in exchange for the Alliance's...energy core quota..."
His voice echoed in the empty conference room, and every word seemed to strike at the hearts of Xu's leader and Yao's adviser.
Their faces were livid, their fists were clenched, their knuckles turned white, but they had to suppress the anger in their hearts and pretend to be calm.
After all, the situation is stronger than people, and they have no room for bargaining.
"…Second, the alliance will assist the Xu forces…in building a defense system to resist…potential threats. In return, the Xu forces will…open some trade routes…in their territory…"
Chen Yao stood beside Mou Xuan, listening carefully and occasionally offering suggestions for revisions.
Her eyes were focused and sharp, as if she could see every loophole in the agreement.
Mou Xuan looked at her quietly from the side with an appreciative smile on his face.
"…Third, the two sides agreed…to hold regular high-level meetings to…coordinate their actions and…resolve disputes that may arise…"
The terms of the agreement were read out one by one, and each one was like an invisible shackle that bound Xu's forces tightly.
Advisor Yao's expression became increasingly ugly. He wanted to open his mouth to refute several times, but was stopped by the leader of Xu's forces with a look.
Finally, Translator Luo finished reading the last clause: "...This agreement shall take effect from the date of signature by both parties and shall be valid for...ten years."
He put down the documents in his hand and breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him.
His back was soaked with sweat, and he looked like he had been fished out of the water.
Mou Xuan picked up the agreement and handed it to the leader of Xu's faction: "Leader Xu, please sign it."
The leader of Xu's forces took the agreement, his hands trembling slightly.
He knew that this signing would mean that Xu's forces would completely submit to the alliance and would never have a chance to turn things around.
But he had no choice. For the survival of his power, he could only endure the humiliation.
He gritted his teeth, signed his name on the agreement with trembling hands, and handed it to Yao Moushi.
Adviser Yao also signed his name with a gloomy expression.
Mou Xuan took the signed agreement and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, happy cooperation."
He handed the agreement to Chen Yao: "Yaoyao, you will keep this agreement."
Chen Yao took the agreement and put it away carefully.
She knew that this agreement was not just a piece of paper, but the crystallization of Mou Xuan's hard work and wisdom.
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