webnovelfull Chapter 639: The US has made its decision
Chapter 639: The US has made its decision
In the President's office in the Beilongcheng Government Affairs Center, sunlight shines through the half-open curtains and dapples onto the wooden floor, adding a touch of warmth to this solemn and serious space. President Su Zhengyang is sitting at the tea table with a set of exquisite tea sets in front of him. His movements seem so skillful, and every step is full of ritual.
Su Zhengyang looked relaxed, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was enjoying the process of brewing tea. His fingers gently rubbed the teapot, as if he was playing a silent piece of music. The fragrance of tea gradually spread, creating a unique atmosphere.
At this time, Fu Jiang bent down and said softly, "President, let me do it." His voice was full of respect and care.
Su Zhengyang shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "No need, Fu Jiang. If I ask you to do everything for me, it will lose a lot of fun. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll make tea for myself." His tone was relaxed and pleasant, revealing a rare ease and comfort.
Fu Jiang nodded and said nothing more. He turned and walked to the cabinet beside him and took out the cigar that Su Zhengyang treasured. He carefully cut off the seal of the cigar and lit it. The smoke from the cigar lingered in the air, echoing with the fragrance of tea, adding a unique aroma.
Su Zhengyang exhaled a puff of smoke and leaned back on the sofa with his legs crossed. He closed his eyes, seeming to savor the wonderful feeling brought by the cigar and tea. Fu Jiang stood aside, watching Su Zhengyang quietly. He rarely saw Su Zhengyang having such a relaxing and enjoyable moment.
After a while, Fu Jiang couldn't help but ask curiously: "President, you seem to be in a good mood today?"
Su Zhengyang opened his eyes and looked at Fu Jiang, with a satisfied smile on his face. He said, "Of course, the issue of the concession will be settled soon. Isn't this something to be happy about?"
Fu Jiang stood aside, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes revealing a trace of worry. He whispered, "Mr. President, although the concession issue is of vital importance to us, it is still uncertain whether the United States, Tsarist Russia, England, France and other anti-aggression allies are willing to return the concession. The tough attitude we showed before has caused our relations with these countries to deteriorate sharply. You seem to be a little too optimistic now."
Su Zhengyang smiled slightly, put down the teacup in his hand, patted the armrest of the sofa, and motioned Fu Jiang to sit down. He took a deep puff of the cigar, slowly exhaled the smoke, and then said: "Fu Jiang, I understand your concerns. But it is precisely because of my previous tough attitude and my proactive expression of our dissatisfaction and displeasure to the Anti-Aggression Alliance that they are afraid to act rashly. Now the army of the Bird Empire is wreaking havoc throughout Europe, and the situation of the Anti-Aggression Alliance is not optimistic."
He paused and continued, "The ambitions of the Bird Empire are not limited to Europe. They have been seeking to expand their sphere of influence. As a great power in the East, China's attitude is crucial to this war. The Anti-Aggression Alliance is afraid that we will stand on the side of the Bird Empire and other aggressive allies, because that will completely break the existing balance."
Su Zhengyang's eyes sparkled with wisdom, and he continued, "I predict that the United States will soon decide to return the concession. They know that continuing to fight us will only put themselves in deeper trouble. And the other anti-aggression allies will definitely follow the trend after seeing the attitude of the United States. They are not willing to offend a powerful country like us for a concession issue."
After listening to Su Zhengyang's analysis, Fu Jiang's eyes flashed with admiration. He realized the president's foresight and keen insight into the international situation. He nodded in agreement: "President, your analysis makes a lot of sense. I believe that under your leadership, China will have a promising future."
Su Zhengyang stood up, his posture straight, like a pine tree that has experienced wind and frost, showing his tenacity and indomitable spirit. His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through the essence of all events. He took a deep breath and said meaningfully:
"The reason why China can become an important weight influencing the international situation is because we have completely stood up. All the Western powers may not want to admit it on the surface, but deep down, they all see the potential and strength of China. No one can change this fact."
His words were full of pride and confidence, and every word was sonorous and powerful, as if announcing the rise of China.
As soon as Su Zhengyang finished speaking, the phone in the office suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he had expected something. He said confidently: "This must be a notification about the latest decision of the United States."
Fu Jiang immediately walked over to answer the phone, with a nervous and expectant look on his face. After a moment, he hung up the phone and walked back to Su Zhengyang with excitement.
"President, good news!" Fu Jiang said excitedly, "The United States has officially decided to return the concession free of charge!"
Su Zhengyang smiled with satisfaction and nodded, as if everything was within his expectations. He sat down again, took a sip from the teacup, and then said, "This is just the beginning. Next, it will be time for China to show its strength on the world stage. We must continue to work hard to make China's voice louder and make China's power stronger."
Fu Jiang also nodded excitedly and said, "Yes, President. China will definitely shine on the international stage in the future!"
The two people's eyes met in the air, full of expectations and confidence for the future.
In the ward of the Central Hospital, light shone through the half-drawn curtains, dappling on Johnson's pale face. In front of him was the telegram from the United States, staring at the text with empty eyes, as if struck by lightning, with disbelief on his face.
The decision of the US high-level officials in the telegram was like a sharp knife that pierced his heart. They expressed their willingness to return the Chinese Concession for free and affirmed his work and dedication in China for six years. However, the words "prepare to return to the US mainland as soon as possible" were like a heavy shackle that locked all his hopes and dreams.
What made it even harder for him to accept was that the telegram did not directly blame him, but the subtle tone and information between the lines made him keenly aware that the president and Congress were completely disappointed in him and denied his work. All this indicated that he would soon be transferred back to the country to spend a peaceful but meaningless old age.
Johnson's hands were shaking, and the telegram was like a heavy stone in his hands, which made him breathless. He felt that his hands had become victims in this negotiation battle, and the United States would obviously not make any condemnation to China for this failed negotiation.
Looking at the distraught Johnson, Li Yunlong sneered. He took a few steps closer and said in a cold and mocking voice, "Mr. Johnson, you should be thankful. If the United States continues to maintain a tough attitude towards us, perhaps you will never have a chance to go back in this life."
Li Yunlong's words were like a sharp blade, leaving deep scars in Johnson's heart. He raised his head, his eyes full of despair and unwillingness, but facing Li Yunlong's sneer and ridicule, he was speechless and could only silently endure the humiliation and pain.