nucmednet Chapter 973: Final Decision Against All Opposition
Chapter 973: Final Decision Against All Opposition
Mitsui Kazuki frowned, took a deep breath, as if he was gathering strength, and then spoke again with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
"I have previously put forward our demands to China, using the eldest prince Renyu as a bargaining chip, hoping to find a way out for the Mitsui family. But the response from China...the conditions they put forward are indeed very harsh."
He paused and repeated China's three conditions one by one. When he finished the last condition, the entire conference room fell into silence, and only the rustling of leaves outside the window could be heard.
Mitsui Nagawa was the first to explode. His voice was like thunder, shaking the entire conference room.
"This is outrageous! How dare China make such an excessive demand? The Mitsui family cannot accept it! This is an insult to us and the entire Yamato nation!"
Mitsui Haruyoshi followed suit and expressed dissatisfaction: "Since China wants the support of our Mitsui family, it must put both parties on an equal footing. They are bullying others by making unreasonable demands, which is simply digging their own graves. How can our Mitsui family be slaughtered by others?"
However, Mitsui Liang, who was in charge of overseas markets, was silent at this time. He lowered his head and tapped the table with his fingers, as if he was thinking about something. After a moment, he slowly raised his head.
"Everyone, I must remind you that China's international influence is no longer what it used to be. Truth, in many cases, is equal to strength. It is understandable that China does not take our Mitsui family seriously. We must understand our position and face reality." Mitsui Liang's voice was calm and objective, as if he was stating a fact that could not be changed.
He paused and continued, "Of course, I'm not saying that we should accept China's conditions unconditionally. But we must have a clear understanding that in this chaotic world, only strength is the most important. What we need to do is to maximize the use of the resources in our hands while maintaining the dignity of the family and seek the greatest benefits for the family."
Mitsui Kazuki's eyes became extremely solemn.
"What Liang said makes sense, but the reality we have to face is that China has not given us any room to turn around. Their attitude is very clear. If we do not agree to their conditions, then they will also give up cooperation with our Mitsui family."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Moreover, we must realize one fact, that is, the hatred of Chinese President Su Zhengyang towards Fuso is well known to everyone. After all, his father died at the hands of Fuso. This hatred is likely to become an important consideration in his decision-making. If we do not agree to their conditions, then the future of the Mitsui family will be bleak."
Mitsui Kazuki's words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense and depressing, and everyone felt unprecedented pressure.
Mitsui Nagaha angrily slammed the table, his voice was like thunder, shaking the entire conference room. "How can this be! Huaguo is simply wishful thinking! How can we, the Mitsui family, be slaughtered at will? We will never agree to their terms!"
However, Mitsui Haruhi seemed calmer. He frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Hehui, do you think it is possible for us to negotiate with China to relax their conditions? After all, the influence of our Mitsui family in the international business community cannot be ignored. If we can make some reasonable suggestions, perhaps they will reconsider."
Mitsui Kazuki shook his head, with a hint of bitterness in his voice. "Chunying, I understand your thoughts, but the reality is cruel. China's attitude this time is very firm, and they did not give us any room for negotiation. Moreover, from what I know, President Su Zhengyang is a very decisive and determined person. Once he makes a decision, it is difficult to change it."
After a short, suffocating silence, Mitsui Liang finally spoke again. Although his voice was not loud, every word was powerful. "Everyone, we must clearly realize that instead of following Fuso into the abyss of no return, it is better to make a wise choice and agree to Huaguo's conditions. It is the ancient wisdom to choose the lesser of two evils. The opportunity to change the fate of our family is in front of us, and we cannot miss it."
Sanjing Liang's eyes revealed a kind of determination and calmness, as if he had seen the outline of the future and was waiting for the resonance of family members. However, not everyone was willing to compromise easily.
Sanjing Changhe stood up suddenly, his voice hoarse with anger: "Liang, you said it lightly! In this way, our Sanjing family will completely lose our dignity and freedom! Our ancestors went through hardships to build this family business, are we going to give it up so easily?"
Mitsui Nagawa's words were like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the core of the problem. His words were full of pride in the family's history and worry about the future, as if every word was telling of the family's glory and sacrifice.
Mitsui Haru also expressed her concerns: "Hehui, I understand your difficulties, but China's conditions are too harsh and difficult to accept. Although I am unwilling to hand over the family's accumulated wealth to China, I can still understand it. However, they require us to accept China's control in the future and even become China's money bag, which I absolutely cannot accept. In this way, won't we become China's puppets?"
As soon as Mitsui Haruhi finished speaking, the meeting room fell into silence again. Everyone was weighing the pros and cons in their minds, thinking about how to make the most beneficial choice for the family in this complicated situation.
Seeing this, Mitsui Liang shook his head gently, his voice revealing a kind of helplessness and understanding: "I understand your concerns, but we must face reality. In this chaotic world, strength determines everything. The reason why China put forward such conditions is that they have enough strength and influence to support these requirements. If we do not agree, then what awaits us may be an even more cruel ending."
When the atmosphere in the conference room reached its peak, Mitsui Kazuki finally spoke slowly, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity.
"Everyone, the Mitsui family is now at a crucial crossroads. Every decision we make will determine the future of the family. If we make the wrong choice, what awaits us will be an abyss of no return."
He took a deep breath and scanned everyone present, as if he wanted to engrave their expressions deeply in his heart. "As the head of the family, I must exercise my rights to make a decision for the family. After careful consideration, I tend to agree to Huaguo's request in exchange for a glimmer of hope for the family."
Mitsui Kazuki's words hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer. They knew what this decision meant and understood the interests involved. However, in the face of the family's survival, personal emotions and positions seemed to be less important.
Sanjing Liang expressed his support almost without hesitation: "Hehui, I agree with your decision. In this chaotic world, we must make the choice that best suits the interests of the family. Although the conditions of China are harsh, their strength and influence cannot be ignored. If we can take this opportunity to cooperate with them, perhaps we can win more room for development for the family."
Mitsui Haruhi seemed more cautious. He frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then sighed and expressed his support: "Hehui, although I am dissatisfied with China's conditions, I also understand that this is the best choice we can make at present. I am willing to accept this decision, but I hope we can gain more benefits in the negotiations."
However, not everyone is willing to compromise easily. Mitsui Nagaha looked indignant, clenched his fists, and his voice trembled with anger: "Hehui, you are betraying your family and the Yamato nation by doing this! How can our Mitsui family bow to China? I firmly oppose this decision!"