Chapter 1121: Exhausting One’s Limited Abilities
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Faced with Tarwo Federation’s attacks, Yan Xiaosu eventually succumbed.
Laurel’s guess was not wrong. Under the risk of elections, President Mogadi had sent out a negotiation group, in keeping with the expected hospitality, to patronize Yan Xiaosu a little.
But there was sothing they had missed. An experienced politician would never take risks. Perhaps the new route could indeed bring economic growth to the stagnating Tarwo Federation, but that did not an it was sothing that would be accepted. How high were the acceptance percentage points? More importantly, if he tread on toes for this, could he still guarantee his position?
Simply put, the opponent’s intention was for KO Group to lay out all the benefits on the table, and then lean back. A gestural accommodation that would be aningless.
Yan Xiaosu made a prompt decision, splitting them up into three groups. Laurel would stay to continue the proceedings. He had no ti to play hide and seek with Tarwo’s vague attitude. He had received the news that Margate Interstellar Airline had sent two elite negotiating teams to Maklou and Titatitan.
With no other inroads, Yan Xiaosu chose the Fairy Federation, who had the most demands among the 12 countries. His logic was clear. As long as you secured the most difficult one, then the rest would be easy.
This ti, Laurel had no other suggestion. Yan Xiaosu had approached Tarwo Federation on her suggestion, but it was a lost cause. Compounded with New Tis shipping company’s failure that ti, the weight of her words had lightened considerably in this circle.
Depressing, but also challenging. Laurel was not a woman who liked to back down, but deep in her heart, she felt that she had lost her calm and confidence. She was infected by Yan Xiaosu’s aura. One had to know that she would not be so impulsive in the past.
But looking at the resolution in Yan Xiaosu’s eyes, the doubts in her heart only grew. Was victory actually within this guy’s grasp, or was he just posturing?
It was not impossible. She was different from Jasper and the rest. Given her ability, checking up on Yan Xiaosu was not out of the question. Although Yan Xiaosu’s ability was not bad, there was no real utility in this world. Or was he hiding so other power?
Frankly, she could not tell. It was like being a celebrity. Others could give you so face and friendliness, but in actuality, it was no use.
After thinking about it, the possibility that Yan Xiaosu was faking composure to steady them was high. At least, under such circumstances, Jasper and Gabre were still holding hopes that the situation would turn. Especially after Yan Xiaosu had taken the initiative to reach out to Fairy Federation, their expressions had changed.
But Laurel did not see it going well.
Fairy Federation was not so small country like Tarwo.
Besides, amongst the bigger nations, Fairy Federation was conservative in many aspects, especially due to Newcastle Star, which Fairy Federation had only successfully invaded and expanded into in the last decade. In the short term, their policies would only beco even more conservative.
Finally, everybody knew that Newcastle Star’s current governor, Bosh, was the epito of loud and arrogant. At least in terms of his political inclinations, he was not friendly towards foreign business.
Under such a disclair, it was possible that Yan Xiaosu had chosen Fairy Federation to rationalize failure. Since the difficulty was so extre, then if they succeeded, they would be heroes, but if they failed, that was expected.
It has to be said that this was quite a good move.
Of course, Laurel really hoped that she was misreading this, and that Yan Xiaosu really had so marvellous guarantee.
Yan Xiaosu had no such thing. Of course, neither was he posturing and disguising failure like Laurel was imagining.
He had chosen this because the situation had beco desperate under Margate’s harrying. And Fairy Federation, within these 12 countries, was definitely the dragon’s head. Conservative, and also his biggest opportunity. As long as he could convince Fairy Federation, then the other 11 decisions could be swayed.
Whether he could take it or not, Yan Xiaosu had no other thoughts. But he had to act now. If he did not have the courage to even try, then he had best return to Earth.
Yan Xiaosu had brought a standard negotiation team with him to Newcastle’s capital city, Zilo. After more than a decade of developnt, this was a new and extrely modern city. In many places, they had used the latest cutting edge city designs, and was extrely luxurious.
However, the traces of militarization were still there to be seen. The evacuation facilities and the streets were still thronged with soldiers in uniform.
There was no ti to tour this new city. Yan Xiaosu imdiately entered his zone. But they t an obstacle almost imdiately.
It was not how he would convince the governor of Newcastle – how would he even et him?
He had not thought too much about it before coming. Only now did he realize that, to the conservative Fairy Star people, the route was just like any other matter, and not accorded any special importance to speak of.
“My apologies. The governor has other matters to attend to. How about this: You can bring this matter to the Departnt of Comrce.” The governor’s aide was a guy.
Yan Xiaosu had been blocked outside the governor’s office.
Clearly, the Fairy Star people did not care if this new route existed or not. Or rather, they did not like outsiders interfering. Newcastle was but their window to the world – a political springboard for them to tap into the Milky Way Alliance’s power.
Stable and steady. That was the state that Newcastle should strive for. Risk was not in character, and Fairy Star’s almost closed-borders state was entrenched in its politics and history. It was truly laborious for foreign capital to enter.
Of course, Governor Bosh had given them so face, and sent his aide to facilitate the exchange, rather than chasing them away with his guards.
Seeing the professional smile of the Governor’s aide, and the ard security waiting beside the doors, it seed like eting the governor would be impossible. They could only follow protocol and connect with Newcastle’s Departnt of Comrce.
At the Departnt of Comrce, he was cracking knuckles and rolling his wrists in preparation for a great performance, when Yan Xiaosu stumbled. Quite... crowded...
Catching hold of a personnel, he said, “Hello, we are from the Titan Chamber of Comrce...”
“Titan Chamber of Comrce? Alright then, got it... Without a special appointnt, because staff is limited, please take a number there, and then queue in the reception chamber.”
Take a number and queue...
Yan Xiaosu was stunned. This waiting seed a little fishy.
But when in Ro, he had to follow accordingly. As long as there was a chance, even if it were but a frail weed, he would grasp it tightly.
He entered his Skylink number, his company na, as well as the matter of concern. A number card was dispensed.
“Number 0541...” Yan Xiaosu’s face darkened. He had heard the machine call from the reception just now, and that had been “Number 0418”, which ant that more than 100 people were waiting before him.
“Chairman Yan, how about we stay in line here while you go back to the hotel to rest.” His subordinates were very dutiful.
But Yan Xiaosu also knew that this was no ti to curry favor. He waved a hand. “Forget it. I’ll wait here alone. There are more important things which need your attention. We’ve co in haste this ti, and many preparations were not made satisfactorily. Can you settle the data by tonight?”
“Definitely, but wouldn’t it be better to leave soone else here...” A few subordinates were still hesitating. Were they really going to leave their chairman here to queue alone?
“The important thing now is to get things done, not to show off. If we screw this up, all of us will be out of a job. Now go!” Yan Xiaosu said. He had thrown off all pretenses. If they did not pass this one, then their future would be bleak indeed.
Just as he entered the waiting room, soone called out to him.
“Friend, which company are you from? Seed like you had quite a contingent.”
“Keke, it’s nothing. We’re from the Titan Chamber of Comrce.”
“Titan Chamber of Comrce? The Titan that started the new route?”
The one who had called out was also a fatty. Imdiately, fatty ward up to fatty. And hearing that it was the Titan Chamber of Comrce, he beca even friendlier.
“Keke, yours truly.” Yan Xiaosu smiled and nodded. “What about you, friend?”
“Three Leaves Traveling rchant, a small firm. Who would have thought Newcastle was so equal that even a large company like yourself is queuing?”
“Rules are rules. There has to be so process.” Damn, was this guy doing this on purpose.
“That’s true. Oh yes, I forgot to ask. What’s your number?”
“0541. Why?”
“I have 0432. Since you’re such a big company, keke. There should be so financial reimbursent, right...”
Yan Xiaosu understood. These people were everywhere. “I’ll take it.”
“No less than expected of a big company. This is my nacard, and my account number is there. Jonken from Three Leaves. Although Three Leaves is a small company, our people are everywhere...”
Yan Xiaosu imdiately transferred the funds. Hearing this, he smiled. “Can you get an audience with the governor?”
Imdiately, Jonken clamd up. After half a beat, the money was confird in his account. He handed his number to Yan Xiaosu, but clearly had not given up on establishing relations. “It’s not impossible if you want to et the governor, but the price...”
“If there’s anything, I’ll call you. That’s all then, pleased to et you.”
Yan Xiaosu had no interest in wrangling further. Given this ti, he would rather conserve his energy. The Departnt of Comrce staff would definitely be harder to deal with than the governor. There was a saying that the King of Hell was easily bothered, but the minions were difficult to deal with.
Fatty Ken smiled. “Alright then. Don’t forget to call if you need anything. I guarantee we’ll be of help. Ti is money, right?”
The deal done, Fatty Ken did not hold back. Keke, it seed like the Titan Chamber of Comrce was a big company, but in truth, everyone in the circle knew that Margate Interstellar Airline had united a few major companies, and was gunning full throttle for the Titan Chamber of Comrce. They were done for now. If they were truly good, the governor’s office would not have diverted them to the Departnt of Comrce to queue.
But the money had not been spent in vain. Very quickly, Yan Xiaosu’s number was called. eting Room 13. The Departnt of Comrce had checked the program, and the staff’s attitude had not been bad. But on closer inspection, there was no feasible developnt, and they were all words. The officials would conduct research into their project, and they sent Yan Xiaosu back to await news.
As for when they could expect a reply, there was no answer.
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