Chapter 3162: I'll be the bad guy
"Treasure Hunt for the World (
As soon as Ye Tian and the others got out of the car, Ye Haiya greeted them with someone.
Coming to the front, the Deputy Minister of Culture of Morocco said immediately:
"Good morning, Mr. Steven, welcome to the Moroccan government building"
"Good morning, Mr. Ye Haiya, this government building is very distinctive and looks beautiful. I hope we can also get a good result today and successfully sign the tripartite joint exploration agreement."
Ye Tian said with a smile.
After a few polite greetings, Ye Haiya suddenly lowered her voice and said:
"There is one thing I want to remind you. Steven, Spanish and British ambassadors have all come here. They are uninvited and they say they want to witness the signing of the tripartite joint exploration agreement.
We know their true purpose very well. They want to join this tripartite joint exploration operation to explore the legendary Atlantis, but the Moroccan government does not want to cooperate with them.
You know the situation in Morocco. It’s inconvenient for us to reject Britain and Spain directly, so we hope you will reject these two countries, just like you did in front of the hotel.”
If you don't want to offend Spain and Britain, just push me out as a bad guy!
Ye Tian murmured to himself, but still nodded.
"It doesn't matter, Ye Haiya, I will be the bad guy. This tripartite joint exploration operation was originally initiated by me and led by me.
I choose which person or country to cooperate with and jointly explore Atlantis. It is my decision, and I don’t want to cooperate with the United Kingdom and Spain."
Hearing this, Ye Haiya took a sigh of relief and relaxed a lot.
While they were speaking, they had entered the banquet hall where the signing ceremony of the joint exploration operation was held.
At this time, many people gathered in the banquet hall.
Among them are many Moroccan government officials and experts and scholars, as well as diplomats from the British and American embassies in Morocco, as well as other people.
Then there are media reporters, gathered in the media interview area, holding up cameras and video cameras and shooting continuously.
As soon as Ye Tian and the others appeared, everyone in the banquet hall turned their heads and looked over.
Especially the guys who saw Ye Tian for the first time were full of curiosity and envy, and started talking.
"This guy Steven is so lucky. I don't know where he got the information and information about Atlantis? It's incredible!"
"This guy is the darling of God. He just came to Morocco yesterday and found a top art piece in an antique shop. It is said to be worth at least 60 million U.S. dollars. It's crazy!"
While everyone was talking about it, an employee of the Brave Fearless Exploration Company brought the US ambassador to Morocco and the representative of UNESCO to Ye Tian and the others.
After meeting everyone, they made a polite greeting and introduced each other to each other.
Immediately afterwards, the U.S. ambassador to Morocco said profoundly:
"Mr. Steven, in this tripartite joint exploration of Atlantis, if you need any help, you can contact our embassy at any time, and we will provide services wholeheartedly.
In the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, there are US warships sailing at sea, and there are US military bases in Spain. These warships and the soldiers in the military bases will protect your safety and interests."
Isn't this what I asked you to come for?
Otherwise, how could you guys appear here!
Ye Tian nodded lightly, smiled and said:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Ambassador, if we encounter any troubles that are inconvenient or unable to deal with it, we will take the initiative to contact the U.S. Embassy, including the nearby U.S. military, and request support.
In previous joint exploration operations, we have cooperated many times with the US embassies in various countries, as well as US military bases and fleets, and the cooperation has been very pleasant. I hope that this time will be the same."
Hearing this conversation, all Moroccans including Yehya felt a panic.
These **** Yankees are going rampant everywhere with their big fists. Isn't this a naked threat of force!
Although they understood this, Ye Haiya and the others had no choice but to accept this result.
No way, the reality is like this.
Following the U.S. ambassador, the UNESCO representative immediately said:
"Mr. Steven, in view of the importance of the legendary Atlantis, we hope to participate in this tripartite joint exploration operation and record the entire exploration process.
If the tripartite joint exploration team really finds Atlantis, the process of exploring Atlantis will become more important and it will be precious first-hand information."
Ye Tian looked at the UN official, smiled and nodded.
"No problem, UNESCO can send people to follow us to act together, but only as an observer, not a partner.
You can witness the process of jointly exploring Operation Atlantis on the spot, but you cannot interfere with our operations, otherwise I can only ask you to leave"
"No problem, Steven, we will not interfere with your actions"
The UNESCO representative nodded and said.
While they were talking, Ye Tian and the others had come to the front of the banquet hall and greeted the people from all walks of life staying here, and they knew each other.
At this moment, two Spaniards in suits and leather shoes suddenly came over.
When they came closer, they first gave an introduction.
"Good morning, Mr. Steven, I am Alfonso, the Spanish Ambassador to Morocco, and this is Silva from the Spanish Ministry of Culture. I am glad to meet you."
Ye Tian shook hands with the other party and said politely:
"Good morning, Mr. Alfonso, Mr. Silva, I’m Steven, and I’m very happy to meet you. I didn’t expect you to come to this joint exploration agreement signing ceremony, which surprised me."
Hearing this, the two uninvited Spaniards looked somewhat embarrassed.
However, they have adjusted their emotions in a blink of an eye.
Immediately afterwards, Alfonso lowered his voice and said:
"Mr. Steven, we are here on behalf of the Spanish government. Before you formally sign the tripartite joint exploration agreement, we would like to discuss with you.
We in Spain also want to join this joint exploration of Atlantis and are willing to provide some necessary support for this multi-party joint exploration.
In related legends, Atlantis was submerged deep in the Atlantic Ocean outside the Strait of Gibraltar, perhaps within Spanish territorial waters.
From this perspective, the legendary Atlantis has a certain relationship with our Spain, and the Spanish government has the right to put forward some reasonable propositions.
Because of this, we hope to participate in this joint exploration operation and explore Atlantis together. I hope you can consider our request."
Without hesitation, Ye Tian immediately rejected these whimsical Spaniards.
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Alfonso, for this joint exploration of Atlantis, I do not intend to add any more partners, whether it is Spain or any other country.
In fact, I dare not report too much hope for this joint exploration operation. Atlantis is an illusory legend after all, and the possibility of not finding it is far greater than the possibility of finding it.
If we cannot find Atlantis in Morocco, and there are clues or evidence pointing to Spain, proving that Atlantis may be in Spain, it will not be too late for us to talk about cooperation."
Although this result had been expected, the Spaniards were still very angry when they heard Ye Tian say it himself.
Their complexions have all changed, as black as the bottom of the pot, very ugly.
After a moment of silence, Alfonso gritted his molars and said in a low voice:
"Steven, I didn't expect you to be so free. I don't know if you have thought about it. If Atlantis is not in Morocco, but within the territorial waters of Spain, will we still cooperate with you?"
Ye Tian looked at the Spaniard who was a little embarrassed into anger, and shrugged his shoulders indifferently.
"If Atlantis is really not in Morocco, but within Spanish territorial waters, and you are unwilling to cooperate with our company, then I will have to give up.
In this world, there are many famous treasures. We don't need to keep an eye on Atlantis. In other places, we will also have amazing discoveries.
More importantly, apart from our Brave Fearless Exploration Company, I don’t think other countries and exploration companies can find the legendary Atlantis, including Spain.”
Hearing this, the Spaniards couldn't help being stunned.
They want to refute, but they have nothing to say.
Because they knew that Ye Tian was right at all.
If you get rid of the Brave Fearless Discovery Company, other people will never even want to find the legendary Atlantis, they can't even touch it.
Before these Spaniards could react, Ye Tian left and walked to the podium in front.
Not two steps forward, two British guys walked over again.
Their purpose is the same as that of the Spaniards, they want to participate in this joint exploration of Atlantis and become a partner of cooperation.
Compared to the Spaniards, these British guys are more polite, not so blunt.
This is mainly because the relationship between Ye Tian and these British guys is not as bad as with the Spaniards.
But the answer he gave was the same, and that was rejection.
After being rejected, the two British men did not turn into anger, but their expressions were so good that they couldn't see where they were.
In a blink of an eye, the time has come to ten o'clock in the morning.
Ye Tian and David, as well as Professor Paul and the president of Columbia University, as well as the Minister of Culture of Morocco and Ye Haiya, as representatives of the three parties, have sat behind the signing table on the rostrum.
This public signing is just a procedure. The three parties to jointly explore the Atlantis agreement to be signed, every clause and even every word, have been discussed and revised by the three parties many times.
After the three parties reached an agreement, these words and clauses were implemented on paper, and finally a cooperation agreement agreed by the three parties was formed.
This includes not only joint exploration agreements, but also treasure distribution agreements, and distribution agreements for other treasures discovered in the course of exploration operations.
Even if an agreement had been reached, before the formal signing of these agreements, David and his assistants, as well as the legal teams of the other two parties, reviewed the text of the agreement again.
David and the others nodded until it was confirmed.
After that, Ye Tian smiled and said:
"Gentlemen, since the tripartite joint exploration agreement is okay, can we sign it? This cooperation is officially finalized."
"Okay, Mr. Steven"
The Moroccan Minister of Culture nodded in response, and the President of Columbia University also nodded.
Afterwards, the three of them picked up their signature pens and signed their names on the agreement.
The lawyers representing the three parties also signed their names on the agreement.
After signing the tripartite joint exploration agreement, everyone stood up.
"Gentlemen, happy cooperation"
Ye Tian said with a smile, and shook hands with everyone on the other two sides.
"Happy cooperation, Mr. Steven, I hope you can create miracles again and lead a three-party joint exploration team to find the legendary Atlantis, and give the world a huge surprise."
The Minister of Culture of Morocco said that his eyes are full of hope and expectation.
The same goes for the Columbia University team, all full of hope.
Just as the representatives of the three parties shook hands with each other to celebrate the successful conclusion of a cooperation agreement.
Those Spanish and British diplomats who were also on the scene, as well as representatives of several other European and American countries, were envious and full of sadness.
The press spokesperson who presided over the signing ceremony said passionately:
"Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, the Brave Exploration Company, the Moroccan government, and Columbia University have officially signed a tripartite joint exploration agreement.
Next, the three parties will organize a joint exploration team to jointly explore Atlantis and uncover the mystery of this legendary prehistoric civilization."
Following the host's remarks, there was a warm applause immediately.
At the same time, many media reporters at the scene raised their cameras and video cameras to take pictures of the signing ceremony.
Within a short time, the news that the Brave Fearless Exploration Company, the Moroccan government, and Columbia University formally reached a cooperation and jointly explored Atlantis, and the news spread throughout the world.
The representatives of the three parties shook hands with each other and exchanged photos of the contract, which also spread all over the world.
Followed by the joint press conference.
This is the focus of everyone's attention, everyone is waiting for this moment!
The spokesperson of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture just announced that at the beginning of the press conference, all the media reporters in the audience raised their hands one by one, vying to get ahead.
The first to be allowed to ask questions was naturally the Moroccan official media.
This is a male reporter who directly asked everyone the most concerned question.
"Hello, Mr. Steven, I am a reporter from the Moroccan national television station. Now that the tripartite joint exploration agreement has been signed, can you make an announcement about where Atlantis might be buried?"
Following this question, everyone on the scene stared at Ye Tian, expecting him to give an answer.
Ye Tianchong nodded to the media reporter, then smiled and said:
"I don't know exactly where Atlantis is. It may be on Moroccan territory, it may be in the territorial waters, or it may not even exist in the high seas.
We can only explore slowly and try our best to find, hoping to find the legendary Atlantis and bring a huge surprise to the world, and of course it may also fail"
Hearing this, everyone on the scene rolled their eyes in angrily.
Isn't this nonsense? If you say it, you don't say it, and there is no valuable content.
Immediately afterwards, another media reporter was allowed to ask questions.
This is a reporter from New York, an old friend.
"Hello, Steven, I'm a reporter from The New York Times. When will you launch a tripartite joint exploration operation? Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, or some days later?
As far as I know, the deep sea salvage ship Dreadnought is now anchored in Casablanca. Does this mean that this joint exploration operation will start in Casablanca? "
Ye Tian looked at the reporter and said jokingly:
"Good morning, Jeremy, I found that no matter where we go, you will appear quickly, watching our every move. We provide you with so many pounds of news. Should you pay?"
Upon hearing this, the New York reporter immediately laughed.
"As we all know, you are a famous headline news maker. I want to catch the headlines. Instead of trying my luck everywhere, I'd better keep an eye on you. The rewards will definitely be greater.
Facts have also proved this. Thank you for providing me with so many headlines. As for paying, how can a super-rich like you look at that little money? "
"Hahaha"
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and all the media reporters laughed.
At the same time, everyone nodded in sympathy.
Obviously, everyone agrees with Jeremy's statement.
Ye Tian is a mobile headline news maker, everyone knows this, and it is the consensus of all media reporters.
After the laughter fell slightly, Ye Tian returned to the topic.
"We are not in a hurry when we will officially launch a tripartite joint exploration operation. The scenery in Morocco is so beautiful and the weather is so good. Taking this opportunity to spend a holiday here is also very good.
The tripartite joint exploratory team will start operations only when all exploration teams are ready and prepare the corresponding materials and equipment. As for where the exploration begins, it will be kept confidential for the time being."
When the voice fell, many media reporters in the audience raised their arms again, vying for the opportunity to ask questions.
