Chapter 165 King Shunfeng will not agree to your requisition!

He knew that on the level of reasoning, he had already suffered a crushing defeat, leaving him with nothing to show for it.

Li Jiajun stood there in a daze, feeling all the strength drained from his body by that phrase "fated." His mind went blank, and all his thoughts and ability to argue ceased to function at this moment.

That zoo theory from the Air Force Major General.

It was too shameless.

These people were practically bandits in uniform.

Reason with them? They didn't listen to reason at all. Their logic was simply: if I like your stuff, it should be mine. And he, like a young bride cornered, facing a brute insisting on being a relative, was left utterly speechless.

He turned his pleading gaze toward Liu Jianguo again, hoping this old friend could step in to uphold justice, even if it was just a token gesture.

But Liu Jianguo simply avoided his gaze, silently turning his head away to study the ceiling structure of the hangar with extreme focus, as if an immortal map that could lead to ascension were drawn on it.

'It's over; I really can't save it this time.'

This thought surfaced in his mind.

He could even imagine that a few days later, this twin-tailed scorpion, which embodied his countless efforts, would be painted with the Air Force logo, have real missiles hanging under its wings, and appear on the runway of some military base.

And he would once again receive a massive technical cooperation fee along with a banner reading "Model of Supporting the Army" and "Pioneer of Science and Technology," squeezing out a smile uglier than crying under the flashing lights.

He was too familiar with this script—so familiar it made him feel stifled.

No!

Just as Li Jiajun was about to give up resistance and prepare to lie down and take the ridicule, a strong sense of unwillingness erupted from the bottom of his heart.

Why?

Why was it like this every time?

He clearly just wanted to be a law-abiding private entrepreneur and earn money honorably in the light. Why was he always intercepted by these people with all sorts of ridiculous reasons?

He wasn't an arms dealer! He didn't want to be some Model of Supporting the Army! He just wanted to build toys and handle civilian applications quietly!

'No! I can't just give up like this!'

Li Jiajun's eyes regained focus, turning from vacant to sharp.

'If I can't reason with them, then I won't use reason!'

A brand-new thought flashed through his mind like a bolt of lightning cutting through the dark night.

'If you won't be reasonable, then I'll talk law with you!'

'We are in a society ruled by law now! I don't believe they can ignore a contract in black and white!'

Right!

The contract!

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And Express Delivery Company!

At this thought, Li Jiajun's back straightened instantly.

The expression of despair and grievance on his face swept away, replaced by a calm, confident composure. His entire being seemed to transform from a crumpled piece of scrap paper back into a clean sheet ready to write a battle manifesto.

This sudden change in his aura made Liu Jianguo and the Air Force Major General, who had been observing him from the side, both pause. They glanced at each other, seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Li Jiajun stopped looking at them. Instead, he turned and, under the puzzled gazes of the Experts, walked with steady steps straight out of the hangar toward his office building. Every step was firm, as if he were walking on a red carpet to victory rather than concrete.

'What kind of trouble is this kid going to stir up now?' Liu Jianguo felt speechless, feeling a faint ache in his heart again.

...

A few minutes later.

Under the gaze of all the Experts, Li Jiajun returned.

He held a blue folder in his hand, his steps firm and his eyes sharp, looking like a lawyer about to step into an international court to defend national sovereignty.

He walked straight up to Liu Jianguo and the Air Force Major General.

Slap!

He slammed the folder in his hand onto a nearby workbench, making a crisp sound that instantly drew everyone's attention. That sound was filled with the determination of burning one's bridges.

"Uncle Liu, leaders."

Li Jiajun spoke. His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear and filled with unprecedented confidence.

"We're a society ruled by law, right?"

He didn't wait for a reply. Instead, he pointed his finger firmly at the folder on the table, every word carrying weight.

"This is the official Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed between our Li Family Toy Factory and the Shunfeng Group!"

"This agreement has been reviewed by the legal teams of both parties. Every clause complies with Commercial Law and has full legal effect!"

At this point, he looked around at everyone present, especially those stunned Air Force Experts, raising his voice slightly.

"Furthermore, our cooperation isn't some private small-scale affair! We held a national press conference! Hundreds of media outlets across Eastern Country witnessed and reported on it! You could say the people of the entire country are our witnesses!"

Looking at Liu Jianguo and the Air Force Major General, he didn't back down; instead, he became more convinced that his strategy was correct.

He took a deep breath and pointed at the ferocious twin-tailed scorpion outside the window, his voice rising again.

"The agreement states it clearly and plainly! This twin-tailed scorpion drone is a commercial project jointly invested in and developed by our two companies! Its ownership belongs to our two companies! Its only designated use is for civilian express logistics!"

"If you want to requisition it now, that would be a unilateral breach of a commercial contract! It's an open violation of contract! It's a serious damage to the hard-won commercial reputation of our Eastern Country! Even more, it's a trampling of President Wang's legitimate rights!"

Finally, looking at the Air Force Major General's smiling face, he played his last and what he believed to be his strongest card.

"I believe that President Wang of Express Delivery Company will absolutely not agree to you doing this!"

Li Jiajun felt that his words were airtight and his logic perfect.

With legal grounds, a commercial contract, public supervision, and having brought out the Shunfeng Group—a private giant worth hundreds of billions—as a shield.

This was an open scheme.

He didn't believe that in the face of such a complete legal and commercial chain, the other party could still mess around using some zoo theory like they did just now.

Surely they wouldn't disregard President Wang's face? Surely they wouldn't openly undermine market rules in front of the whole nation?

He looked at the two big shots before him with full confidence, waiting for expressions of difficulty and wariness to appear on their faces. He had even thought that if the other party showed even a hint of hesitation, he would immediately strike while the iron was hot and propose a compromise cooperation plan to save his project.

However.

After hearing his impassioned speech, the expressions on Liu Jianguo's and the Air Force Major General's faces didn't change at all.

The two of them just calmly glanced at the beautifully printed contract on the table with its bright red seal, and then, in unison, they looked up and met each other's eyes.

Then, under Li Jiajun's expectant gaze, a meaningful smile slowly and simultaneously appeared at the corners of their mouths.

In that smile, there was no difficulty or wariness; instead, there was a sense of composure from having seen through everything and a hint of amusement, as if watching a play.

Huh? What's going on?