Chapter 975: Chapter 946:
United States side.
Secretary of State Brooke took a deep breath and said, "This matter is definitely not that simple. Ye Chen established Sunset City mostly because China is behind the scenes. Their government wants to insert itself into America, I suspect this is their goal!"
"Oh my God, if that’s the case, wouldn’t it be too dangerous?" The Minister of Finance exclaimed, "Those big shots in China are really sinister!"
"You can’t conclude that for now!" Obama sat on the chair, resting his right hand on his chin, looking at everyone with a very deep gaze, said, "Of course, you can’t completely deny this view either. After all, Ye Chen is Chinese, he still has Chinese blood flowing in his veins."
"Your Excellency, President, what do you think we should do?" The Minister of Defense stood up, looked at Obama, and said, "In my view, immediately crushing the enemy in the cradle is the safest approach!"
Military people always like straightforward actions, wanting to kill the enemy, the fastest way is to deal with him before he has a chance to grow. As an excellent General, the Minister of Defense decided that Ye Chen must be eliminated immediately, without delay.
"No!" The conservatives quickly denied, "Ye Chen is just building a city in Canada, but has not provoked us, why resort to force against them? Once this war breaks out, then... what are the final consequences? Have you thought about it?"
Everyone fell silent, the conservatives quickly continued, "It will involve many countries. At the very least, a war between the US and China can’t be avoided, then America and Asia will be completely drawn into the war, a World War might ensue! At that time, it won’t be as simple as World War I or II, but a nuclear war might occur."
"Scaremongering!" Secretary of State Brooke mocked immediately, "You’re scaremongering, hemisphere war, nuclear war, these are impossible things, we are just acting in secret, why reveal our identity?"
"Hum, secret action? Were you planning to send in your Seal Team?" The conservatives coldly questioned, "What use is your single team? Look at the situation from Japan’s side, what role did their Special Forces play in the whole war? Nothing, they couldn’t even deploy their entire Self-Defense Force to any effect!"
"No..."
The hawkish and dovish factions soon argued with each other, this dispute lasted for more than two hours, debating like a tournament, from political, economic, cultural, and other aspects, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of starting a war with China. Neither side could convince the other, after all, each has its reasons. The hawkish faction believed that once war with China begins, it could fundamentally change some issues, once a party is overthrown, then China would become like Iraq, allowing the US to complete its military layout in Asia.
However, the dovish faction also had their reasons, once war begins, the US would face huge economic losses, China is one of the US’s largest creditors, once war begins, the US would be sued by China in the International Court, demanding huge compensation for debts. In the future, the US would struggle, trapped in a huge quagmire unable to escape.
"Mr. President, what do you think..." After two hours, both sides were tired of arguing. Moreover, they were exhausted, with dry mouths, they started to drink water in large gulps, Obama just watched the two sides arguing as if he were an outsider. Seeing both sides staring at him, Obama smiled faintly and said, "Finished arguing? Finished fighting? Finally remember me?"
Everyone was silent for a moment, they all bowed their heads, indeed when arguing, none thought to consult with the president, only focused on competing in words. Obama coughed lightly and said, "Starting a war is inadvisable, it’s best to resolve peacefully, I know Ye Chen well, he is emotional, values friendship. This person can only be befriended, cannot be offended absolutely!"
"So what do you mean, Mr. President?" Everyone asked quizzically.
"My meaning is to prohibit him from building the city, but at the same time don’t strain relations with him!" Obama smiled calmly.
"But, banning him from building the city, isn’t that a threat to him?" Everyone frowned and asked puzzled, "An astute person can immediately see that we are behind the Government of Canada, I am sure Ye Chen understands well!"
"No problem, prohibiting city-building is my decision!" Obama glanced at everyone and then said, "Brooke, I am leaving the contact with Ye Chen to you. You must help me handle this matter well."
"Yes, Mr. President!" Brooke took on the responsibility in times of crisis, but as Secretary of State, she should share the worries for the president.
Canada side is intensifying the punishment of workers in Sunset City. Of course, the measures against these workers are polarized, for those Japanese workers, they are merely sent back home, whereas those from Leisure City and Mainland China were severely punished by Japan, not only demanded to pay heavy fines but also imprisoned for several days.
The reason given by the Canadian side is that the visas of these Chinese workers have expired, so they are punished according to regulations.
"Brother, our people have been arrested by the Government of Canada!" Haozi looked at Ye Chen helplessly.
"What?" Ye Chen was startled, he stood up with a swoosh, asked, "Didn’t I ask you to negotiate with the Canadian government a few days ago? How did the negotiations lead to our people being arrested!"
"Brother, you wouldn’t know, those Canadian government bastards don’t know what’s going wrong!" Haozi said angrily, "The people I sent were rejected by them!"
"Is there such a thing?" Ye Chen was startled.
"Of course!" Haozi said angrily, "I guess there’s definitely someone behind this, these bastards used to be obedient to us without a peep, now, someone is behind them, their wings are hardened, they want to fly on their own."
"I will visit Canada!" Ye Chen smiled coldly.
Li Ruo came out of the room, in these few days this girl had a great time in Leisure City, she was indeed captivated by this beautiful Paradise, the environment here is good and people are nice. The island is like an independent kingdom, while Ye Chen is the master of this kingdom.
Seeing Li Ruo arrive, Haozi greeted with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you’re here, I was just about to leave!"
"Just leaving, you’ve finished talking?" Li Ruo smiled.
"Yes, finished talking, I’ll go get busy with work first!" Haozi hurriedly turned and left.
Ye Chen saw Li Ruo, and despite being vexed by recent matters, Ye Chen couldn’t help but feel calm inside. Li Ruo is like a lily in the secluded valley, exuding a calming fragrance, Ye Chen embraced Li Ruo and asked, "Xiao Ruo, where did you go?"
"Eh, went around the beach, many people are playing there!" Li Ruo laughed mischievously.
"Eh, why didn’t you continue?" Ye Chen asked curiously.
"I’m tired of playing!" Li Ruo hugged Ye Chen’s head, then gently pecked on his face, laughed and said, "I really hope to never leave here, to live here forever."
Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, Li Ruo suddenly covered Ye Chen’s mouth and said, "Don’t speak, let me speak, I know my thoughts are unrealistic, a bit naive, but please allow me to dream, okay?"
Ye Chen smiled faintly and said, "Once we finish dealing with things outside, let’s choose a place to settle down, alright?"
"Why choose a place? Why not here?" Li Ruo asked curiously.
"Leisure City is still just an island. With rising temperatures, the melting of polar ice is causing Leisure City’s sea level to continuously rise!" Ye Chen smiled faintly and said, "I must consider the future living for tens of thousands of residents of Leisure City. In recent years, Leisure City is increasingly less suitable for living due to typhoons and heavy rain attacks. Slowly, Leisure City is becoming less suitable for habitation!"
"Ah? Then... what to do with so many people?" Li Ruo asked in surprise, dealing with so many people’s living issues is not a small matter. Li Ruo also worried for these kind people of Leisure City. Ye Chen laughed and said, "Don’t worry, when the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten. When the car reaches the mountain, there will be a way. Everything will resolve!"
"Then... I want to discuss something with you!" Li Ruo sat on Ye Chen’s leg, pouting.
"What is it?" Ye Chen was startled.
"I... I want to go back to the United States!" Li Ruo said blushingly, seeing Ye Chen’s face darken, she quickly said, "Rest assured, I will be fine. I... I will definitely bring bodyguards and all with me this time, okay?"
"Okay, but they must be bodyguards I arrange!" Ye Chen said coldly, "It’s not the first time!"
"Alright, alright! I know!" Li Ruo nodded helplessly, she now is in Cao Camp with her heart in the Han Dynasty. Her heart constantly worries about the development of Tianya Group’s business, having been away for so many days, if news of her death spreads back, it would certainly cause internal chaos.