Chapter 157 Negotiation

St. Paul, headquarters of the Chinese Labor Association.

Wu Boxin looked at Huo Dongsheng, who was skillfully making tea again. His expression was angry, and he frowned, saying, "If you don't explain this clearly today, I won't be the president anymore."

In the quiet room, the atmosphere was a bit oppressive. Huang Peishan glanced at Old Wu but didn't interrupt.

"Splash!"

"How can I explain it clearly to you?" Huo Dongsheng held the teapot, filled the teacups, and said with a stern expression, "Should I recount how the Wang family's armed forces escaped from the city? Or should I tell you about the assassination attempt on me at the hotel? Or the fact that my son is dead, and not even his body is complete?!"

Wu Boxin heard this, crossed his hands, and frowned at Huo Dongsheng without responding.

"Swish!"

Huo Dongsheng pushed a teacup towards Old Wu, frowned, and asked him, "You saw all these things with your own eyes, right?! I'm not making up stories here, am I?!"

Wu Boxin looked at Old Wu, his face solemn, "No matter what, you should have told me the truth, instead of hiding it from me and letting those lackeys block me."

"I know. But I didn't tell you, considering that the situation might still have room for improvement." Huo Dongsheng sighed, frowning as he continued, "You remember the last assassination attempt against me, right? It was the Wang family who did it. Afterwards, Lao Huang found out that one of the gunmen had met with the Old Wang. Lao Huang has all the evidence! Alas, if it weren't for the security team and Lao Huang, Lao Dong, and the others risking their lives to protect me, I might be gone by now."

Wu Boxin was silent.

"And my son, my son was killed by them too. What great hatred is there to warrant this!" Speaking of his son, Huo Dongsheng was genuinely emotional. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he said in a hoarse voice, "What can I do? I can't just wait to die, can I? I can only fight them, avenge my son!! And ensure that our ideals and rights are not violated."

Wu Boxin's expression softened a lot, and he reached out and patted Huo Dongsheng's shoulder, "Take it easy about the child..."

Huang Peishan next to him handed over a tissue. Huo Dongsheng took it, wiped his tears, and after a moment of silence, said, "But, Lao Wu, don't worry. I will protect our interests. Relying on St. Paul, we still have a chance. I'm also looking for people to contact in District One, to make sure they recognize the legitimacy of our Huaxing Business Association. Our efforts will definitely not be in vain! If someone wants to bring us down, we will stand up and fight them to the end!"

Wu Boxin listened for a long time, inwardly marveling at Huo Dongsheng's acting skills, and then asked, "What about my son? You sent him to the Hua District. Now that you're at odds with the Hua District, what will happen to him?"

Huo Dongsheng comforted him, "Don't worry, I have my people there too. Your son will be fine."

Wu Boxin paused for a moment, nodded, and said nothing more.

The two sides were silent for a while. Huo Dongsheng slowly got up, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Lao Wu, now neither the Hua District nor District One allows us to have our own thoughts and ideas. We have no self; we either listen to this side or listen to that side. So, on the road to fighting for our rights, we will lose a lot..."

Wu Boxin seemed to have seen through it, and sighed, "Alright, let's leave it at that for now..."

...

Panama City, headquarters of the Blackwater Mercenary Group.

After the meeting, Yu Mingyuan immediately went with An Qiqi to coordinate and arrange the weakening of the Chinese Labor Association's peripheral forces. And in order to reach an agreement with St. Paul, Su Tianyu, Jiangzhou, Wu Han and the others discussed the subsequent negotiation matters.

At this time, the Blackwater Mercenary Group's troops, as well as the riot squad and some of the Chinese Labor Association's armed forces, were still stationed in Jia City and had not returned to Panama City. Only those wounded during the breakout took a plane back to Panama City for treatment.

Su Tianyu woke up early in the morning and called Jiangzhou to have breakfast together. The two chatted while eating.

Su Tianyu took a bite of a steamed bun and asked, "Young Master Jiang, how are the negotiations going over there?"

"Wu Han is already working through connections in Jia City. I don't know how it's going yet." Jiangzhou looked down at his watch and then said, "However, he should be back soon. Let's talk when we meet later."

"Jia City?" Su Tianyu was a little skeptical, "Is it reliable? I feel like the people there will side with whoever benefits them!"

Hearing Su Tianyu's words, Jiangzhou couldn't help but laugh, "Jia City and our relationship is unusual. The first place we helped build was there. If they had to choose between us and Gustav, I can guarantee 100% that they would choose us. The relationship is there, it's a solid alliance, understand?"

Su Tianyu's mind started working, "Can they help us fight?"

Jiangzhou was speechless, "Don't even think about it. They are a peaceful nation!"

Su Tianyu picked up another steamed bun and said regretfully, "Alright."

As the two were eating and talking, Wu Han walked in wearily from the main entrance of the restaurant, and took a bottle of mineral water along the way, gulping it down.

"What's the situation?" Jiangzhou asked, looking up.

Wu Han finished the water and sat down on a chair, picking up a steamed bun directly, "I've been on the phone all day over there. I didn't even have time to eat. I'm starving."

"Brother Han, how are the negotiations going over there?" Su Tianyu brought him a bowl of porridge and asked at the same time.

"I've made contact. Gustav has agreed to talk." Wu Han slurped two mouthfuls of porridge, then said, "Their representatives will first go to Jia City to meet with the people there, and then fly to Panama City to talk to us."

Hearing this, Jiangzhou pointed at Su Tianyu and said in a helpless and teasing tone, "This time, I'm afraid you're going to bleed a lot."

Su Tianyu smiled, "As long as it can help my big brother, I'll pay whatever it takes."

"Sweet words on the lips, but full of schemes in the heart." Jiangzhou glanced at Su Tianyu and pointed at his cheek, scolding, "I don't believe a word you say, you dog!"

"You're misunderstanding me again...!"

...

St. Paul, the chief's office.

Gustav sat on the leather sofa, with his legs crossed, smoking a cigar, frowning and pondering.

The chief of staff next to him, his face still swollen, asked cautiously, "Mr. Chief, are we going to talk to them?"

"Of course, we have to talk." Gustav said expressionlessly, "Business, there is no reason to only listen to one offer. You arrange it, find a few suitable candidates, and let them go to Jia City."

"Yes!" The chief of staff paused and asked, "Don't we offer a price?"

"That's right, don't take the initiative to offer a price, let them offer the price!" Gustav said leisurely, smoking a cigar.