Lighting up super-god technology in the Three-Body World

Chapter 231 An Absurd Decision

Xiling lowered her gaze to the man lying on her lap, gently and meticulously massaging his head. Her red shrine maiden dress accentuated her strong Japanese-style sweet wife vibe.
"Why did Lord Jiang insist on doing everything himself?"

Jiang Fan closed his eyes, inhaling the delicate fragrance emanating from Xiling and feeling the softness on his neck. He let out a long, comfortable sigh under the masterful massage.
"Human bodies are still the most comfortable! Especially when I'm with my wife, I wouldn't trade it for the Trisolaran leader."

A blush suddenly crept onto Xiling's pretty face. She had never heard Jiang Fan call her "wife" before. At this moment, the information in the data life form's thought space completely turned into pink bubbles.
Her delicate lips involuntarily touched the man's lips, her melodious voice as sweet as honey.

"Then, Lord Jiang, would it be alright if you didn't go to the Trisolaran system?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan opened his eyes, a fleeting look of bewilderment flashing across them. Never before had he so profoundly grasped the meaning of the six words, "A haven of gentle pleasures, a graveyard for heroes."

Indeed, the truths that have endured are those that have been verified by countless facts. Even he had the urge to agree to Xiling's soft words.

His strong reason suppressed his impulse; he neither refused nor agreed, but instead asked,

"Hey, how's the situation on Chenzhou's side?"

Xiling pouted slightly; she knew this man would do this. She replied...
“They’re on their way.”

She raised her delicate finger, gesturing as she spoke.
"Three, two, one."

Knock knock knock~
The sound of a sinking ship came from outside the door.
Is President Jiang here?

Jiang Fan shifted from lying down to sitting up, kissed Xiling's cheek with a hint of apology, said nothing, yet it seemed as if everything was said.

"Let her in."

Xiling received the man's apology, squinted her eyes to feel the love in his apology, and hummed in response.

The office door opened, and Shen Zhou and Zhi Zi sat down opposite Jiang Fan.
"President Jiang, His Majesty the President wants to see you."

Jiang Fan shifted his gaze from the sunken boat to Zhizi and greeted her politely.

"Master Yuan, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

The leader was slightly taken aback; he had actually sensed goodwill from Jiang Fan across four light-years. This...this...
"Hello, Mr. Jiang Fan."

Jiang Fan smiled warmly, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was chatting with a close friend.
"What brings Mr. Yuan to see me this time?"

In reality, this man not only plotted to overthrow the Führer's rule, but also put it into action! A smiling tiger is nothing more than this!

The head of state's aura also became much more amiable, a fact that the military and scientific officials beside him could attest to.

"In order to discuss the issue of the First Fleet."

Jiang Fan had a look of sudden enlightenment on his face.

"Oh, is that what it is? I almost forgot about it. The First Fleet hasn't returned yet."

The head of state felt as if a stampede of horses was upon him.
Holy crap!
This person's reaction was completely unexpected, every single time!
"How can you forget something like this?"

Jiang Fan replied with a smirk.

"I believe that under the deterrence system, human civilization and the Trisolaran civilization should not be in a state of hostility, so your side should not do anything to harm our interests. Otherwise, no one wants to see mutual destruction."

"Moreover, human civilization has begun to enjoy the extremely high productivity brought about by technological progress, and the abundance of material wealth is a social life we ​​have always dreamed of."

"The Blue Star side is unwilling to break this peace, so it will not take the initiative to provoke the Trisolaran side, and naturally it has not paid attention to your First Fleet in recent years."

That's indeed true. Humanity hasn't paid attention to the Trisolaran First Fleet in recent years because they took the Trisolarans with them long ago.
But the leader heard it differently; he was both excited and disappointed.

What's exciting is that the threat level to human civilization seems to have dropped sharply, and the deterrence system has kept Earth's civilization immersed in a false sense of prosperity. What's disheartening is how such short-sighted humans could occupy such a wonderful living environment as the solar system? God is unfair!

The head of state replied,

"That would be a very good thing for both civilizations. It is precisely because of this that I wanted to discuss with Mr. Jiang Fan the issue of the First Fleet settling in the solar system."

Jiang Fan pretended to listen attentively.

"Your Excellency, please speak."

The leader said,

"The First Fleet only carries enough fuel to support their journey from the Trisolaran system to the Solar System,"

"After over a century of voyages, the fleet's resources have long been exhausted, making it impossible to slow down and return."

"Therefore, I would like to have the first fleet acquire a certain amount of resources in the solar system. What do you think, Mr. Jiang Fan?"

Jiang Fan looked very easy to talk to.

"Sir, of course, that's no problem. Whether it's out of our friendship or the principle of non-interference between two civilizations, Blue Star is willing to provide the First Fleet with all the assistance it can."

Sometimes, an enemy's excessive sincerity can be very deceptive, as is the case with the leader in this situation.
My mind was filled with thoughts like, "When did Jiang Fan become so easy to talk to?" and "Was the negotiation process going so smoothly?"

Before the leader could respond, Jiang Fan's voice, carrying a twist, was transmitted again to the Trisolaran system via the Sophon.

"However, Mr. President, as you surely know, our human civilization currently operates under a communist system,"

"The resources of the solar system theoretically belong to all of humanity. If I want to use them, I need the consent of all of humanity."

"Therefore, if your fleet wants to obtain resources from the solar system, shouldn't you compensate for the corresponding technology with four billion humans?"

"If I can't satisfy all of humanity, then I'll be in a difficult position. I think the President can understand my predicament."

"After all, you are also a leader of a civilization. If you were to give something away to a different civilization for free, the people of your own civilization would certainly be unhappy."

The head of state initially thought it made perfect sense.
Upon closer examination,

Isn't this still just offering the Trisolaran civilization a bargaining chip?

I was almost fooled by Jiang Fan's appearance!
Cunning Earthlings!

However, this also calmed the leader down. Only by giving and receiving can one prove there's no problem; if there's only gain without giving, then there's a high probability an even bigger pitfall awaits ahead.

"Mr. Jiang Fan is quite right. In order to show the sincerity of the Trisolaran civilization, we are willing to offer some advanced technologies in exchange. I wonder what Blue Star's needs are?"

Jiang Fan maintained his smile.

"Your Excellency is a straightforward man, but I have a question. Doesn't it cause you trouble to have the First Fleet sail back and forth?"

The leader was now completely baffled.

"What do you mean?"

Does that mean you can simply not come back because you find it troublesome? Isn't that nonsense?
However, Jiang Fan's next words confirmed the leader's conjecture: the human leader made a decision that seemed utterly absurd to the Trisolaran civilization.

(End of this chapter)