Translator: _Min_ Editor: Rainystars
At ten in the morning, Zhang Yaping’s chief of staff visited Jiang Chen’s mansion.
Because there were guests coming, Lilith finally left the sofa and went to the balcony with her helmet.
Xia Shiyu was working at Future Building while Natasha went to the embassy as usual. As the only hostess of the mansion, Ayesha made black tea for the two and then stood behind Jiang Chen.
This tall and lean chief of staff seemed quite careful.
After the last chief of staff of the Presidential Palace finished their term, it was the first time the new chief of staff visited this place on behalf of the president. At the inaugural dinner of President Zhang, he and Jiang Chen greeted each other, but this was the first formal exchange.
In the living room, the chief of staff explained his intentions.
“President Zhang is on a diplomatic visit to South America, so he couldn’t be here in person. Therefore, I’m visiting on his behalf.”
“I know.” Jiang Chen smiled, looked at the chief of staff and then said, “Don’t be so nervous, make yourself comfortable.”
The chief of staff smiled, his stiff shoulders relaxed slightly, and after a pause, he spoke.
“At the Yoto Olympics in August this year, we expect to send 210 athletes to participate. President Zhang wants me to ask you for your opinion on attending the opening ceremony.”
In general, the decision for leaders to attend the opening ceremony also reflected the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On issues that involved diplomatic strategy, Zhang Yaping usually asked for Jiang Chen’s opinion.
For example, Zhang Yaping’s visit to South America was carried out under the direction of Jiang Chen. On the surface, it was to push for Xin’s enterprises in the South American market. In fact, it was a strategy designed to pave the way for Celestial’s Global Power Grid to enter UA’s backyard.
Jiang Chen responded with a polite smile, and said softly.
“I don’t have any opinions. Since they have been actively seeking to participate in the Earth Defense Alliance and corrected the mistakes they have made, then we might as well show some appreciation.”
The chief of staff was slightly caught off-guard, but he quickly smiled too.
“I understand what you mean.”
“Is there anything else?” Jiang Chen asked with ease as he leaned back into the sofa while looking at the chief of staff.
“There is one more thing,” With a nod, the chief of staff’s expression turned more serious. “Just two hours ago, we secretly met with the confidants of the opposition leader in Colombia at the Xin Embassy in Ecuador.
With economic growth brought by the Global Power Grid and the promise of another space elevator, Ecuador was the only South American country friendly to Xin and Celestial Trade. Jiang Chen was not surprised that the Colombian opposition was able to enter Ecuador and meet the delegation of Xin.
What really surprised Jiang Chen was that the Colombian opposition chose to contact them during this sensitive period.
“Oh?” Jiang Chen responded as a frown slowly formed. “What did he say?”
“He brought a warning from the Colombian opposition,” With a solemn look, the chief of staff said, “The CIB is planning a murder against President Zhang. According to the information he provided, a Mexican drug cartel and a UA-Colombian will be involved in the murder, and it is expected to take place when the Xin delegation arrives in Colombia, and this will be planted on the Colombian conservatives.”
There was a moment of shock that appeared in Jiang Chen’s pupils, then he turned to Ayesha, who was behind him.
Ayesha responded to his look by shaking her head gently, indicating that she had not received any intelligence.
Jiang Chen then focused on the chief of staff again, his index finger lightly tapped on the armrest of the sofa and fell into contemplation.
It was a serious accusation to state that the CIB was planning the murder of President Zhang.
If the situation turned out to be true, it may potentially escalate into a war between the two countries.
However, there were two doubts that troubled Jiang Chen.
How could the Colombia opposition party possess intelligence that even the Ghost Agents did not receive?
If the information was true, then another question would arise. Why would the CIB choose to strike Xin’s leader at this time?
Is the Colombian opposition lying? In order to prevent contact between Xin and the current Colombian government?
There was indeed such a possibility, and the possibility was not small.
After all, the life and death of the Colombian opposition depended entirely on Celestial Trade’s attitude towards the current Colombian government. The one party that did not want Xin’s delegation to visit Colombia was the opposition party ready to revolt.
But do they really dare to lie?
With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Chen’s frown turned deeper
He felt there was more to this.
Seeing that Jiang Chen was not responding, the chief of staff gently coughed and asked.
“…President Zhang asked me to seek for your opinion on whether we should adjust the delegation’s visit to Colombia.”
Generally, in situations like this, it was always better to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Even if they wouldn’t cancel the visit to Colombia, the visit time would be adjusted.
However, after pondering for a while, Jiang Chen’s reply was beyond the expectations of the chief of staff.
“I will increase the security forces around him so that he does not have to worry.”
“You mean…”
“Itinerary will not not adjusted.”
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“This …” Although hesitant, the chief of staff still nodded reluctantly, “Okay.”
The meeting was over.
Jiang Chen sent the chief of staff to the door.
As Jiang Chen waited for the vehicle to drive away, he looked at Ayesha at the entrance.
“What do you think?”
“There are too many suspicious points,” Ayesha whispered, “This year is the election year in the UA. Even if they want to provoke a war, they will not choose this time. In addition, if it is the Hill government, they are now shifting their strategy to a conservative one, and it is unlikely that they will make such a risky move. ”
Jiang Chen nodded.
He shared the same thought.
He did not think that after facing countless failures, the CIB would still be so certain that their plan would not be discovered by Ghost Agents. Just a few months ago during the spy war in Nippon, they should have thoroughly learned the true strength of Ghost Agents.
Is it Morgan?
No, it’s impossible.
Although they would become the beneficiary of the war, they were definitely not referring to a war with unclear outcomes or even consequences that they could not bear.
“I will immediately send someone to South America to investigate this matter, and at the same time be responsible for protecting Zhang Yaping’s safety,” Ayesha said softly.
“Mhmm, the investigation is going to have to trouble you. As for President Zhang’s safety …” As he spoke, Jiang Chen looked up toward the balcony above the mansion, and a smile suddenly formed. “I know just the right person.”
