lovenovelstory Chapter 471 - 464: No Longer Backing Down
Chapter 471 - 464: No Longer Backing Down
At the hotel where the Donghua Foreign Affairs Bureau delegation was staying, Yang Hu, Donghua’s ambassador to the Starry Sky Country, had rushed from the capital to meet with Cao Yi, director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau. They were preparing to head to the negotiation venue together.
"Old Yang, have you eaten?"
The moment they met, Cao Yi, director of the Donghua Foreign Affairs Bureau, asked Yang Hu with a smile.
"I’ve eaten. Instant noodles."
Yang Hu shook Cao Yi’s hand and replied with a smile of his own.
"Here in Lasvia, it’s not just the weather that’s cold."
Cao Yi remarked to Yang Hu with a sigh.
"I never expected them to abandon even the most basic etiquette."
Hearing Cao Yi’s words, Yang Hu’s eyes narrowed slightly, a profound anger smoldering in their depths.
As an ambassador on a foreign visit, to not even be provided with a proper lunch before such an important meeting—this was simply the most farcical event in the history of world diplomacy.
"One hundred and twenty years ago, our country was forced to sign the most appalling unequal treaties. Their arrogance and condescension... even though I didn’t witness it myself, I can still feel it from those old photographs and cold, hard words."
"Now, perhaps they still think we’re stuck one hundred and twenty years in the past, a nation they can trample at will, with no Power to resist."
Cao Yi said, his expression calm.
"This arrogance, etched into their very bones, permeates the very air of this entire nation. They fly the banner of freedom and equality, but in reality, they’ve long believed themselves to be different from the countless other countries and peoples of this world."
Yang Hu said in a low voice.
"That’s why they’ve become the main camp for those filthy things."
Cao Yi said.
"Honestly, you shouldn’t have come this time. This negotiation is just a show put on by the Starry Sky Country, destined to achieve nothing. By coming here, you might even be putting your personal safety at great risk."
Yang Hu said with a sigh.
"If we’re talking about danger, the truly endangered ones are the Warriors fighting on the Black Continent right now. We may be in suits and ties, but at the end of the day, we’re Warriors too. And since when do Warriors retreat from the front lines?"
Cao Yi slowly rose to his feet and straightened his crisp suit.
"You’re right. Then let’s fight this battle together."
Yang Hu also stood up, his expression solemn and his gaze incomparably firm.
"Let’s go. The meeting is about to begin."
"One hundred and twenty years ago, we were on our knees, begging for mercy."
"But now, we will absolutely not back down."
...
...
「Lasvia, inside the lavishly decorated foreign affairs conference hall.」
The members of the Donghua Delegation and the Starry Sky Country delegation sat facing each other. On one of the walls hung the national flags of the two countries.
CLICK! CLICK!!
The sound of countless camera shutters filled the air. The Starry Sky Country didn’t ask the reporters to leave at the beginning of the meeting. Instead, during the opening statements, their lead representative defied diplomatic protocol. He launched into a lengthy tirade denouncing Donghua Country for a series of recent actions, including its research on Celestial Beings, military buildup, formation of divisive alliances, and its unprovoked military invasion of the Black Continent to instigate turmoil. Citing the need to maintain world peace and regional stability, he lodged a formal protest against Donghua.
"Today, the number of Super Warriors possessed by the Starry Sky Country and the member nations of the Celestial Beings Joint Research Committee is approaching triple digits. We hold the initiative from a position of power. Even with our military advantage, we are still willing to sit down and negotiate with you, which shows our full respect for every nation’s sovereignty. However, we also hope that certain countries do not mistake our goodwill for weakness. If you insist on this misguided path, the outcome will no longer be within our control."
"Therefore, we hope Donghua will immediately cease all actions that undermine world peace, abide by international Law, and not bring ruin upon yourselves."
Old Bayer, the head of the Starry Sky Country delegation, spoke calmly. The surrounding reporters continuously pressed their shutters, recording every sentence and every word spoken.
After Bayer’s speech concluded, the staff responsible for maintaining order began to usher the reporters out, telling them to leave the conference hall as quickly as possible.
Just as Yang Hu had said, this negotiation was merely a show put on by the Starry Sky Country. Even now, they didn’t forget to seize the moral high ground, offering shameless justifications for their own actions that were truly destroying the world order.
This was their usual tactic.
Condescending, arrogant, and conceited.
"Wait!"
Just then, Yang Hu rose from the conference table, stopping the venue staff from driving out the reporters and media personnel.
"Since you’ve all heard Mr. Bayer’s speech, you may as well stay and hear ours."
Yang Hu said, his expression calm.
"Everyone, I never imagined you could be so contemptuous of diplomatic protocol. Your magnanimity has truly been an eye-opener."
"International order is not an order constructed by your country, nor is morality determined by your one-sided narrative. The issue of the Celestial Demons concerns the fate of all humanity. On this point, we will absolutely not compromise."
"Prejudice and arrogance have made you lose all reason. A century ago, we were indeed weak. We were forced to make many decisions that brought shame upon our country and our people."
"But just as no one can stay young forever, no country in this world can remain forever weak, or forever strong."
"What you need to understand is that this is not a century ago. Donghua is not the Donghua of the past. We are no longer the Sick Man and the sleeping lion, to be bullied at will."
"I can tell you this unequivocally: today, you are no longer qualified to speak to us from a position of power and condescension."
"On matters that touch the bottom line of our nation, our people, and all of humanity, Donghua will never back down again!"
Yang Hu’s voice was powerful and resonant, like the clang of metal on stone, echoing throughout the conference room for a long time.
"Well said!"
The Donghua reporters and media personnel present clenched their fists tightly, letting out soft growls of approval. Their faces were flushed with excitement, their hearts pounding with emotion.
’Once, we were weak.’
’But now, we will never back down again.’
’Without even realizing it, Donghua now possessed the strength to face a world superpower and say those words!!’
At this moment, as Donghua People, they felt incomparably proud.
As Old Bayer listened to these words, his expression turned ugly. "You’d better understand what you’re saying. Right now, you are still holding on to the last chance we’re giving you. The Power we command is beyond your imagination!"
"We don’t need it. On the matter of the Black Continent, we will not make any concessions that violate our bottom line. If necessary..."
Cao Yi also stood up, his gaze firm. "We are willing to accept any and all challenges, and we hold an unwavering belief in our victory."