Chapter 394
Just as the bald general was about to speak, a man with the rank of lieutenant general stepped forward from behind him. Smiling amiably, he positioned himself between Glass and the bald General George. The man wore glasses and looked refined as he said, "Gentlemen, the talks have not officially begun yet. There is no need to make things so tense. We are all on the same side. Anything can be discussed during the negotiations—demands, costs, conditions. There is no need to get worked up."
General George glanced at the lieutenant general beside him and burst into laughter. "You worry too much. This guy and I have argued since we were kids, and neither of us ever took the other seriously. We were just joking because it had been so long since we last met. No need to be nervous, right, President Glass?"
Both sides knew perfectly well that it had been no joke. Glass had firmly expressed his intentions and left the Earth Unified Army no room to ease the situation. If the confrontation continued, they might go straight to war without any negotiations at all. And those standing before Glass might not even be able to leave the 25th Fleet unharmed. That was why the lieutenant general had hurriedly interrupted to defuse the tension.
President Glass sneered. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Ran spoke first with a smile. "I was wondering why the Great President had been so cheerful today, smiling the whole time. So an old friend had come to visit."
Glass glanced at Xiao Ran and heard him continue, "Since everyone is here to exchange views, you can state your demands, and we can offer our opinions. Conflicts are normal, but if both sides weigh everything and find an option they