Verbal threats are the weakest weapon, and the higher the level of negotiation, the more so.
When Ye Yunfei intentionally or unintentionally used a threatening tone and pointed out the upcoming United Nations Summit on the Rational Development of Outer Space, it was nothing more than an allusion to one thing - "If you don't cooperate, we will discuss the space elevator at the summit." They won’t cooperate when it comes to issues.”
But is Jiang Chen afraid of this
Even if the United Nations orders him to hand over the space elevator and let it be jointly managed by the international community, he still has the right to refuse to accept it. What's more, the United Nations will not make such a shameless resolution. First, there is no legal basis, and second, it is impossible to set a precedent for such robbery.
Jiang Chen attaches great importance to the upcoming United Nations summit, because it is enough to represent the attitude of the international community, but he has not yet paid enough attention to the extent of compromising his vital interests for the sake of this summit that has not yet been held.
"so what?"
Jiang Chen asked in an understatement, causing Ye Yunfei's expression to freeze.
so? So if you know what’s going on, it’s best to cooperate with us! Leasing and using the space elevator is the bottom line for our negotiations. The price can be negotiated, but the principle cannot be discussed...
However, this sentence, which had been organized into a sentence in her brain, was frozen in her throat. A drop of cold sweat slipped from her temples, cooling her heated brain instantly.
If this sentence is really said, the negotiations between the two parties will almost come to a showdown. Drawing a bottom line for oneself prematurely and clarifying the threats without leaving any room. It is good if the negotiation is successful, but if the negotiation fails, then the two parties will really break up.
Of course she would not be stupid enough to judge whether Jiang Chen was really afraid of this bargaining chip through his expression, but the calmness Jiang Chen showed made her unsure.
what to do
Showdown now? But the negotiations have just begun, is it too early
And if it fails, this responsibility...
The second drop of cold sweat slipped off his face. Jiang Chen looked at Ye Yunfei with a smile, putting pressure on her intentionally or unintentionally.
Seeing his granddaughter's tense face and undecided look, Mr. Ye sighed secretly.
He knew his granddaughter's temperament very well. She had some abilities, but she was too arrogant. You are too eager for quick success and quick success! Her situation is not unique. The younger members of the clan who have returned from studying abroad have it more or less. I think that after I have learned a lot of knowledge outside, I will be able to accomplish a lot when I come back.
Originally, he thought that since she had already interrupted, he would give her a chance to finish her words and see if she could do anything. But looking at her current appearance, Mr. Ye knew very well that he could not wait any longer.
Anyway, her mission was completed just now...
Standing up on his own initiative, Mr. Ye bowed his hand to Jiang Chen.
"Let's stop here today. Since you have objections to the cooperation method itself, there will be no results if we continue to talk. I also need to ask for instructions from the superiors. I hope Mr. Jiang can understand."
Having said this, Mr. Ye paused and continued apologetically.
"I'm sorry for my little girl's abruptness. She is only an assistant and does not have any diplomatic authorization. I also hope that Mr. Jiang will not take her words to heart. Her words do not represent China's position. No matter what the outcome of the negotiation, China and your side are in The interests are all the same, and we attach great importance to our friendly relations and blood ties with you."
Ye Lao's words were very interesting. Although he did not make any promises, they brought the relationship between the two parties closer. It emphasized the blood connection between the two parties without leaving any trace, and laid a friendly foundation for the subsequent negotiations between the two parties.
"It doesn't matter, I don't take it to heart at all."
Jiang Chen said with a smile, without looking at Ye Yunfei who had a complicated expression, he politely sent the two of them outside the Future Man Building.
After watching the black car drive away, Jiang Chen returned to the living room and sat back in his seat.
There was a faint trace of heat lingering above the tea cup. Because the negotiation ended not long after it started, the three of them didn't even have a chance to touch the tea on the table.
Looking at the rising white mist, Jiang Chen repeatedly recalled the details of the previous negotiations, and a hint of understanding suddenly appeared on his face.
"This old man is not simple."
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Xia Shiyu, who had finished the work at hand, walked into the reception room, sat next to Jiang Chen, and asked with interest.
"His own granddaughter, he knows best what kind of temperament she has. I'm afraid that his granddaughter would say such things at the negotiation table. Even without his instructions, it was within his expectation." Jiang Chenruoyou Said thoughtfully.
If there is no special purpose, how can you bring a novice assistant to participate in negotiations of this level? No one with some experience would make such a thoughtless statement. It seems that this Ye Qinghua also wanted to use Ye Yunfei's advice to weigh the weight of the bargaining chip at the United Nations summit.
However, he was doomed to be disappointed. Jiang Chen would not agree to lease the orbit of the space elevator under any circumstances.
Star Ring Trade is not short of money, and there will be no shortage of money in the future. cooperate? Of course you are welcome, but this so-called cooperation does not include leasing the space elevator itself.
"What are you going to do in the next negotiations?" Xia Shiyu poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, looked at Jiang Chen and asked, "In your plan, China is an indispensable part."
"Yes, but not entirely." Jiang Chen leaned on the chair with a confident smile on his lips, "The negotiations with China are not urgent. They will never give up their interests in outer space easily, and they will not give up their interests in outer space easily. It is absolutely impossible not to see what a space elevator means and the prospects for the development of space resources. There is only one space elevator, and there will only be one in the next few decades. There is no doubt that we have the leading power in the negotiations."
"The purpose of the space elevator is definitely not as simple as making it cheaper to launch satellites. Our asteroid capture plan has reached the most critical point in time, and the scientific research team led by Kerwin is making final adjustments to the artificial asteroid orbit change plan. Most of the production lines for the Electric Ray X-1 aerospace aircraft have also been completed in the Anga Island Industrial Park, and the No. 1 aircraft manufactured by industrial-grade 3D printing according to the drawings has entered the testing stage."
"The next step is asteroid mining. We will hollow out the entire Bennu asteroid! Then use tons of ore to completely destroy the Jewish consortium that monopolizes traditional mining as its economic pillar. In the face of our unimaginably cheap ore, Rothchild Vale Brazil, a company controlled by Germany, will go bankrupt!"
At this point, Jiang Chen stopped talking and looked at Xia Shiyu and smiled.
"Sorry, I went a little far."
Xia Shiyu pursed her lips and smiled, then picked up the teacup and took a sip gracefully.
"It doesn't matter, you look handsome when you are confident."
"Really?" Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment, then touched his face in a serious manner, "I thought I was always handsome."
"Pfft, cough!"
Her shoulders shook violently, Xia Shiyu covered her mouth with the back of her hand and coughed, and put down the tea cup with the other hand. She was really amused by Jiang Chen. She couldn't hold it back for a moment and actually laughed out loud while drinking tea, and she almost choked.
Jiang Chen didn't expect her smile to be so low. He quickly reached out and patted her back. After she recovered, he asked with concern.
"Do you feel better?"
Xia Shiyu rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen angrily, took out a handkerchief and wiped the water stains from the corners of her mouth, and returned to her dignified and serious look from the beginning.
"Okay, let's get down to business. Natasha called me just now. Her work in Moscow has ended early and she will be back tomorrow."
Jiang Chen moved slightly, and his expression became serious.
"That is to say..."
Xia Shiyu nodded.
"That's right."
Russia is also eyeing the space elevator. Natasha suddenly came back at this time, presumably for this reason. And this is what Xia Shiyu is worried about. She heard that Natasha and Jiang Chen have a good personal relationship. If Russia plays the emotional card...
"In other words, you have to be more restrained at home in the future?" Jiang Chen frowned.
“…”
Xia Shiyu looked at Jiang Chen, who was full of regrets, speechlessly. She planned to pretend that she didn't know this dishonest guy within ten minutes. (.)