#356 - Chapter 356: Great Powers Should Be Generous in Negotiations

Time passed by, and the wedding banquet was nearing its end.

Most of the guests finished eating and bid farewell.

Old Yang, Old Li, and others were not in a hurry to leave.

Saddman from the Camel Nation and his entourage were also in no hurry to leave; they had matters to discuss.

"Old Yang, Old Li... Mr. Saddman, please chat here; no one will disturb you."

Lin Chen led Old Yang and the others to a room.

Saddman had come this time with something he wanted to discuss with the upper echelons of China. Some things were not convenient to communicate over the phone, and it was also easy to be eavesdropped on.

"Little Lin, why don't you stay and translate for us?"

Old Li said with a smile.

Lin Chen: "Old Li, is that appropriate?"

"Appropriate, definitely appropriate."

Old Yang and the others nodded one after another.

Haile also said: "Mr. Lin, it's very suitable for you to stay. Please trouble you to translate for us."

"Alright then."

Lin Chen nodded.

Old Li and the others certainly had professional translators, and some of them should even know Arabic, but since they said so, it wouldn't hurt to stay and listen.

He was also quite curious about what Saddman and the others wanted to talk about.

"Crown Prince Saddman, I wonder what you would like to discuss?"

Old Li inquired.

Lin Chen translated, and Saddman said: "Mr. Li, the economic zone jointly built by our Camel Nation and your China has started construction. To ensure the smooth progress of the zone, we would like to buy some good things."

After Lin Chen translated, Old Li said: "Some of the things you want, we can provide, and some we cannot."

As he spoke, he took out a pen and crossed out a portion.

Saddman frowned slightly as he looked; the thing he wanted most had been crossed out.

They had money and naturally wanted to buy good things. For example, fighter jets; they wanted to buy China's J20 heavy fighter jet.

How could that be sold to them?

"Mr. Li, your sixth-generation fighter jets are out, and the fifth-generation jets are already outdated models; can't you sell them?"

Lin Chen muttered in his heart. Sixth-generation jets were out, but fifth-generation jets were far from outdated.

How could such a national treasure be sold to the Camel Nation?

"I'm sorry, we don't have enough of this fighter jet for ourselves; we currently have no plans to export it."

Old Li shook his head and refused.

Lin Chen quickly translated, and Saddman frowned and said: "Mr. Li, we are facing strong external pressure in the construction of the special zone; we need to improve our strength."

"If the fifth-generation heavy fighter jet cannot be sold, can you provide us with some new models of the Eastern Express?"

"The ones we bought are almost forty years old, and there are external voices questioning whether they are still effective."

The things weren't new when they were sold.

So many years had passed, so it was normal for there to be voices of doubt.

Could Lian Po still eat even in his old age?

Lin Chen silently translated without saying much; it was not appropriate for him to interfere in such negotiations by expressing his opinions.

Time gradually passed.

The negotiations were very intense.

The relationship between the Camel Nation and China was very good, but in such negotiations, the arguments almost led to quarrels.

Everyone wanted to fight for greater benefits for their country.

Neither side was wrong.

"Little Lin, tell us your opinion; let's have a cup of tea to calm down."

Two hours passed, and Old Li said.

They had been arguing too intensely and needed to calm down. They could all think calmly during this time.

"Mr. Lin, we would also like to hear your opinion."

Lin Chen translated and Saddman said.

Lin Chen said in English: "Mr. Saddman, to be honest, even if we give you the heavy fifth-generation fighter jet, you may not be able to use it well. The J-10 is more suitable for you."

"I think you can pair the J-10 with a large number of drones."

Everyone understood English.

Old Li and the others didn't speak English in this kind of occasion, but it didn't mean that they, with their status, couldn't speak English.

Those in high positions in China were all elites among elites.

Saddman said: "Mr. Lin, your drones are very good. But they also have a disadvantage: their endurance is not enough."

"We have difficulty getting close when facing a powerful enemy, and even if we get close, we don't have time to launch an attack."

Lin Chen smiled and said: "Mr. Saddman, this is easy to solve. Our company plans to produce drone hives."

"The hive can be mounted on ordinary trucks, and when it reaches its destination, the hive can eject drones in a very short time."

"In addition, the hive module can also be mounted on large drones, which can airdrop the hive module, and the drones will exit the warehouse before landing."

Old Li coughed lightly and said: "Little Lin, isn't Xingmeng Technology a private enterprise?"

Lin Chen said seriously: "Old Li, it is a private enterprise. The hive module is for users to use better. As for what users use it for, I can't control it."

Saddman said thoughtfully: "In other words, I can buy a large drone and add this to it."

Lin Chen said: "The J-10 is still necessary. In case of emergencies, the fighter jet's reaction speed is very fast. Ordinary drones can't compare to fighter jets in this regard."

Saddman sighed inwardly.

China also had very fast drones. Some drones were even faster than manned fighter jets.

But China wouldn't sell such things.

"If we can't find the enemy, we're wasting our time—"

Saddman and the others began to discuss intensely again.

Lin Chen secretly marveled.

He had learned something.

He thought the discussions of the big shots would be very peaceful, but he didn't expect them to be so intense when discussing behind closed doors.

This was still between countries with good relations.

If it were between countries with bad relations, they would probably be cursing each other.

Indeed, in negotiations between countries, one should have great tolerance…

Old Li and the others discussed from one or two o'clock to more than five o'clock.

"Mr. Saddman, happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation!"

The two sides shook hands warmly.

It was as if the intense disputes before had never existed.

Coming out of the room, Saddman smiled and said: "Mr. Lin, I hope you like the little gift we sent you. I hope we can strengthen friendly cooperation in the future."

"Okay."

Lin Chen nodded.

Saddman and the others left quickly.

Old Yang said: "Little Lin, it's very good for Xingmeng Technology, as a private enterprise, to actively carry out international cooperation. But be careful not to be caught by someone with ulterior motives."

Lin Chen nodded.

Old Li smiled and said: "We were able to reach an agreement today, and Little Lin, you made a great contribution. It's a pity that we have to rush back, otherwise we would have a good drink with you tonight."

Lin Chen said in surprise: "Old Li, it's already this time; aren't you having dinner?"

Old Li touched his stomach.

"We ate a lot at noon and haven't digested it yet."

"We can just order something to eat on the plane back."

Old Yang and the others also nodded; they were also leaving.

They were all big shots with many things to do. It was already very good that they could take the time to attend his wedding.

"Old Yang, wait a minute."

Lin Chen went to his study and took out some painting tubes.

"Old Yang, there is a painting in each of these painting tubes. Both the paintings and calligraphy can calm the mind. Looking at them when you are not in a good state will have a good effect."

Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Little Lin, then we won't be polite."

Old Yang and the others happily accepted them.

With their level, they were not afraid of being accused of accepting benefits.

Not long after, Old Yang and the others left.

Xu Mengyao arrived next to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen looked at Xu Mengyao with a smile: "Wife, it's getting dark; should we go back to our room to sleep?"

Xu Mengyao: "…"

It was only five thirty now. In September, it gets dark relatively late; there was still at least an hour and a half before it got dark.

Moreover, they hadn't even eaten dinner yet.

"Husband, do you know how much gift money we received?"

Xu Mengyao said.

Lin Chen shook his head; he didn't have time to look at this.