Chapter 206

Lin Chen had just sat into the off-road vehicle and hadn't started the engine yet, when Commander Zhang walked out of the headquarters building quickly,

holding a red leather folder in his hand. "Wait, there's something else for you.

" Commander Zhang walked to the car and handed the folder to Lin Chen, "Inside is the temporary authorization letter of the Starfire Group;

I have already signed it; from now on, you are not only a negotiation representative, but also have the final decision-making power for this peace talk."

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, opened the folder—the authorization letter clearly wrote "

Authorizing Comrade Lin Chen to be fully responsible for the peace talk matters with the Iron Hand Group, and he can independently decide on the modification of negotiation clauses,

whether to terminate the peace talks, and subsequent action arrangements, without needing to ask for instructions separately",

and the red seal of the Starfire Mercenary Group was stamped at the signature place. "Leader, isn't this authority too big?" Lin Chen looked up at Commander Zhang, his tone carrying surprise.

"Not big.

" Commander Zhang leaned on the car door, his eyes firm, "You have dealt with Zhou Bao the most,

and know his methods better than any of us; only by giving you enough authority

can you flexibly deal with the variables in the negotiation. If you have to ask for instructions for everything, by the time we discuss a result, Zhou Bao would have already messed up the situation."

Li Wei on the side also echoed: "The leader is right; you just take it.

We are watching the communicator at the headquarters; if you need support, as long as you send a signal,

we can arrive at the peace talk location within ten minutes." Lin Chen looked at the authorization letter,

and then looked at the trusting eyes of Commander Zhang and Li Wei, his heart warmed, and he put the folder into his tactical backpack: "Thank you, Leader, thank you, Brother Li; I won't let you down."

Commander Zhang patted the roof of the car: "Pay attention to three points. First, protect Lin Guodong's family well and don't let them get hurt again; second, the material compensation cannot be less; this is what we deserve; third, you must make Zhou Bao promise not to harass nearby survivors in the future, otherwise this peace talk will have no meaning." Lin Chen nodded: "I remember; I will focus on emphasizing these three points in the negotiation and won't make any concessions on any of them."

"Also,

if Zhou Bao dares to use force to threaten,

don't hesitate,

terminate the peace talks directly,

and we are ready to start a war." Commander Zhang added, "The Iron Hand Group is short of food and weapons now,

and is not our opponent at all; as long as you nod, we can take down their stronghold at any time."

Lin Chen said "hmm", started the off-road vehicle, the car window slowly rose, and drove toward the direction of the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city.

Inside the car, Lin Chen contacted the team member responsible for escorting Lin Guodong's family through the communicator: "Where are you now?

" The team member's voice came from the communicator: "We just left the headquarters,

and can arrive at the peace talk location in about fifteen minutes. Lin Guodong's family's emotions are still relatively stable,

just a bit nervous." Lin Chen said: "After arriving, take them to the safe area on the side of the factory to wait,

and don't let them get close to the negotiation scene; wait until I finish talking about the main clauses with Zhou Bao, then let them come over to confirm." The team member responded: "Understood."

Hanging up the communication, Lin Chen took a deep breath, his gaze falling on the road ahead.

He knew that this negotiation was not only related to the interests of the Starfire Group, but also related to the fate of Lin Guodong's family,

and there was no room for any mistakes. Zhou Bao would definitely use various means to exert pressure, and even deliberately create chaos; he must remain calm to deal with all possible situations.

Fifteen minutes later, Lin Chen's off-road vehicle arrived at the abandoned factory. Several Iron Hand Group members were already standing at the entrance of the factory,

and seeing Lin Chen get out of the car, they immediately gathered around vigilantly: "You came alone?

" Lin Chen took out the negotiation document and shook it: "Negotiation doesn't need too many people; I am enough alone. Where is Zhou Bao? Let him come out, and we will talk directly."

A member turned and ran into the factory, and not long after, Zhou Bao came out with two backbone members.

He looked Lin Chen up and down, sneered: "Lin Chen, you are quite bold,

actually daring to come alone. Why, the Starfire Group has no one left, and can only send you, this hairy kid, to negotiate?

" Lin Chen ignored his mockery, walked to the open space in the middle of the factory, took out a folding chair and sat down: "Stop talking nonsense, let's talk about the clauses directly.

First, the Iron Hand Group must deliver five hundred kilograms of food, two hundred boxes of antibiotics, and ten machine guns within three days; not one less. Second, you must apologize publicly, clarify the rumors about Lin Guodong's family, and must not harass them anymore; third, you are not allowed to take action against nearby survivors in the future; if we find out again, we will immediately terminate the peace talks and attack your stronghold."

Zhou Bao's face gradually sank.

"You are asking for a lion's share!

We simply can't take out so many supplies now; you are deliberately not wanting to talk!" Lin Chen took out the authorization letter,

and placed it on the table: "I have the full decision-making power of the Starfire Group; these clauses have no room for discussion.

Either agree, or start a war; you choose one." Zhou Bao looked at the seal on the authorization letter, his eyes flickering; clearly, he didn't expect Lin Chen to have such great authority, and for a moment he couldn't say a word.