Jack, the representative of Ao Daliya Duck, even slammed the table. "Chairman Gu, are you insulting us?" In their eyes, the so-called Great Han Nation was merely a pawn with some exploitable value and a resource supply base.
From beginning to end, Western Alliance countries had never truly considered them as members.
To Jack's reprimand, Harris and the others remained silent.
Chairman Gu of the LG conglomerate turned pale, filled with fear and indignation, but still had to yield, "I apologize, Mr. Jack, I was just too anxious."
The other two conglomerate chairmen also wore very grim expressions. Knowing the attitude of these Western countries, they would never have provoked Bai Ye, even if they were beaten to death. Let him come to Han Nation and do whatever he pleased. They were regretting it immensely now.
The atmosphere in the meeting became suppressed and quiet.
Harris suddenly smiled again, "Cough! Chairman Li, you've misunderstood."
"Although we've changed our strategy towards Bai Ye, we haven't said we're abandoning you!"
With these words, the disappointed and angry eyes of Chairman Li and the other three conglomerates suddenly regained some clarity and brightness.
Harris continued, "Although you've had some conflicts and disputes with him, it hasn't reached the point of life and death. Therefore, there is still an opportunity for peace talks."
"Doesn't he want the broadcast rights? Give them to him. As for wealth and jewelry, give him more to show sincerity. Your conglomerates are not lacking in these things. The most important thing should be the attitude. Towards the strong, you must lower your stance when necessary. You are all accustomed to this."
Harris spoke with a solemn tone, laced with sarcasm. The representatives of other Western countries beside him also showed faint smiles.
The three conglomerates understood their mockery but could only pretend not to hear, listening with apologetic smiles. No one knew what they were feeling inside.
"Don't feel aggrieved either. Even our Western Alliance plans to make concessions to him."
Harris's words startled Chairman Li and the other two. Their hearts immediately felt much more balanced. They were even beginning to plan what gifts and conditions to offer as an apology.
"Of course, this is not enough. The weak seek peace from the strong. Whether peace is made or not depends only on the mood of the strong. We can make concessions, but we cannot cut off a limb to survive. Therefore, the Emperor Plan must not be used until the last moment!"
Harris's gaze was somewhat sharp as he looked at the three of them and warned, "Your private experiments related to the plan must not be known to anyone outside the alliance, even if destroyed!"
The faces of the three chairmen stiffened, and they quickly nodded.
"We understand!"
Miss Taylor, representing Fa Lanxi, said coldly with her noble little face, "Therefore, what we are discussing tonight is not how to protect your conglomerates, but the bottom line for cooperation with that guy and how to protect the secret of the Emperor Plan!"
Her blunt words made Harris and the others' faces pause, and Chairman Li and the others were too embarrassed to speak.
"Let's begin the discussion. It's best if we can arrange to meet Bai Ye tomorrow for talks."
...
In the Korean State Banquet Hall.
As night deepened, the banquet was coming to an end. Korean nobles gradually left the state banquet hall. Many lower-ranking Korean nobles left with reluctance, expressing immense regret for not even having a chance to make acquaintance with "that important figure" throughout the entire banquet.
"Bai Ye oppa!" Han Xiuhui suddenly ran excitedly towards Bai Ye. Due to having a bit to drink, her little face was flushed red with a hint of shyness, making her quite charming.
Seeing the surging tide about to crash upon him, Bai Ye quickly took a step back.
He asked, "What is it?"
"Found them! They are in a villa called Jiucun Jin Mountain Manor, in the mountains on the outskirts of Daedong Town."
"Jiucun Jin Mountain Manor?" Bai Ye murmured, taking out his phone to search the map and quickly pinpointed the location.
"Shall we set off quickly?" Han Xiuhui said excitedly. Being able to act with Bai Ye always made her heart race.
"Do you need me to send support troops?" asked Korean President Han Jae-in solemnly. The secret meeting between the major conglomerates and mysterious Western figures would surely not be simple.
"No, I don't need them." Bai Ye shook his head. Glancing at the excited and expectant Han Xiuhui, he added, "I'll go myself."
With that, Bai Ye's figure vanished. Han Xiuhui was caught off guard and froze in place.
[Half chapter, will be supplemented tomorrow on the weekend...]