The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

They also saw Ryōsaku and Wōtien, and walked straight over.

"Oh? Mr. Yu?" The white man, speaking with a slight accent, extended his hand. "What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."

Ryosuke's smile was just right, neither overly enthusiastic nor impolite.

He extended his chubby hand and gently shook hands with the other person.

"Mr. Smith, it's been a long time."

Smith released his grip, his gaze sweeping over Ryōsaku and Wōtien with a hint of barely perceptible arrogance.

"Your country has certainly made a grand display this time, attracting so many important figures, but..."

He paused, then glanced meaningfully at Wang Tian.

"Such an important negotiation, and you only sent you and... one child?"

"It seems that the Dragon Kingdom doesn't value this cooperation as much as we thought."

A blatant provocation!

Wang Tian's temper flared up instantly. He was about to retort when he was stopped by You Liangce's unintentional gesture.

Yoshiaki simply leaned forward slightly, blocking Wang Tian's path.

He remained smiling, seemingly oblivious to the barb in Smith's words.

"Mr. Smith is joking. In our Dragon Country, there is an old saying: 'The younger generation is to be feared.'"

"Xiaotian is the most outstanding young man of our generation. The future of China depends on them. Letting him see the world and learn more is never a bad thing."

"Besides, in this kind of situation, the two of us are enough."

His words were impeccable, praising Wang Tian while also demonstrating the Dragon Kingdom's determination and confidence in nurturing future generations.

He also took the opportunity to mock the other party and elevate himself.

Wang Tian stared wide-eyed.

As expected of the ace of the Dragon Kingdom's strongest negotiating team!

His opening line was a fatal blow!

Smith was met with a rebuff, but he didn't seem to care.

Sometimes, playing dumb is a sign of wisdom.

He shrugged. "Okay, okay."

"I hope this 'fearsome' young man won't be intimidated by the scale of the negotiations and burst into tears."

After saying that, he led his men past the two of them, laughing loudly.

Wang Tian's expression remained unchanged, but his hidden fist was clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white.

humiliation!

This is a blatant insult!

The opponent's intention to attack was obvious, and he knew he couldn't gain any advantage from Yoshiaki.

So they took the opportunity to direct all the blame at themselves.

While defusing the awkward situation, they kicked the ball back again.

The opponent was really strong, but Wang Tian was unwilling to give up.

However, there was nothing that could be done.

Because what he said is the truth, and there's no way to refute it...

"senior......"

"Remember how he looked just now," Yu Ryōsaku interrupted him, his voice still calm.

"Remember every word he said and every action he took."

"Anger is the most useless emotion at the negotiating table; it will only make you lose your rational judgment."

You Liangce turned his head, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his chubby face and his always squinting eyes.

"He wants to provoke us, to make us reveal our hand first, or to throw ourselves into disarray."

"If you get really angry, you'll be playing right into his hands."

Wang Tian was struck dumb and instantly regained his senses.

A layer of cold sweat broke out on my back.

He finally understood what his senior meant by "ask less, don't ask at all, listen more, observe more, and feel more."

True teaching never takes place in the classroom, but on the battlefield!

Some battlefields are inherently silent and devoid of gunpowder smoke.

What he just witnessed was the most vivid lesson his senior had taught him!

Yoshiaki didn't say anything more, but simply led him forward.

The two walked through a long corridor and came to a heavy metal door.

The national emblem of the Dragon Kingdom hangs solemnly above the door.

Two fully armed soldiers stood at attention on either side of the door, guns in hand.

Ryōsuke stopped and straightened his collar.

He turned his head and took one last look at Wang Tian.

"Are you ready?"

Wang Tian nodded emphatically.

Ryōsaku smiled.

"Remember, once you go through this door, you will no longer be Wang Tian."

"You are both the sword and the shield of the Dragon Kingdom."

"Behind us are millions of our compatriots."

"Therefore, we cannot afford to lose."

Seeing that Wang Tian was so nervous that his forehead was already sweating, You Liangce smiled and said, "But you don't need to be too nervous, things aren't as serious as you think."

He patted Wang Tian on the shoulder, the force was light but steady.

"We're here today just to finalize the basic details. There aren't many people here, and not much to do."

"More important things are not our concern."

This statement was half true and half false; it was both a consolation and a reminder.

Wang Tian nodded, his heart still pounding violently in his chest.

He tried hard to suppress his emotions; it was impossible not to be nervous in this situation.

The words of my senior are still echoing in my ears.

The sword of the Dragon Kingdom, the shield of the Dragon Kingdom.

Behind him are millions of compatriots.

That's just how the world is; it never gives you much time to prepare.

After finishing his speech, You Liangce stopped looking at Wang Tian, ​​reached out, and pushed open the heavy door.

"Squeak—!"

A dull screech of friction was heard as the door opened inward.

Inside the door was a huge circular conference hall.

Bright lights poured down from the dome, illuminating the entire space.

A huge oval negotiating table occupied most of the room, its surface gleaming and reflecting the ceiling lights.

The table was already full of people.

There are a lot of people.

It was much more than Wang Tian had imagined.

The venue was almost full.

The negotiators, led by Smith, all turned their gazes toward him the moment the door opened.

Dozens of gazes, like real searchlights, instantly focused on the two people at the door.

Scrutiny, contempt, curiosity, and undisguised hostility.

Wang Tian felt his breath catch for a moment.

This is... the battlefield.

It was a battlefield without gunfire, yet it was more suffocating than any other battlefield.

The white woman at the head of the table, sitting opposite the main person in charge, was clearly the main opposing party in this negotiation.

She was in her forties, with a capable demeanor, and her blonde hair was neatly styled, with not a single stray hair visible.

She was dressed in a well-tailored women's suit, sitting upright, exuding a meticulousness and rigidity that was precise to the millimeter.

When she saw Yoshiaki and Wang Tian walk in, a hint of mockery appeared on their cold faces.

She didn't try to hide it, or rather, she didn't bother to hide it at all.

"I thought the Dragon Kingdom would send some kind of important person."

"I didn't expect him to be just a fat guy..."

Her gaze lingered on Ryōsaku's plump body for a second before lightly landing on Wōtien.

"...and a child."