A list of the top ten main characters: Ye Wenjie from the Three-Body Problem at the beginning.

This was something Su Mu cared about very much. However, while Su Mu was concerned about this matter, An Tianming, though puzzled, did not ask too many questions. In fact, Su Mu always felt somewhat worried.

This worry often suddenly arose when he was talking to An Tianming, and he didn't know what was going on.

But he always had a strange feeling that An Tianming might suffer some serious harm for some reason.

"What's wrong? You've been staring at me blankly for a while now. Is there something I did that you're not entirely satisfied with?"

An Tianming suddenly called out to Su Mu, wondering what had made Su Mu appear so dazed.

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Su Mu didn't say much, just smiled awkwardly. This was indeed not something he could figure out right now, and he really didn't understand what had happened.

An Tianming and his group could never have imagined that An Tianming had become someone else's target, probably because he was blocking them from doing what they wanted to do.

"You still need to be vigilant about what you're doing. I have a feeling you're likely to encounter some danger, but I can't quite put my finger on it or what the danger is."

Su Mu felt that the dangers during battle days wouldn't warrant such worry, but he couldn't quite explain it himself.

An Tianming shrugged helplessly. After all, he wasn't Su Mu, so how could he be sure what Su Mu was thinking?

"The weapons we are currently capable of engaging in combat are already the most advanced we can handle. If we rashly make any modifications, it could potentially have some impact on us when they launch an attack."

An Yan brought up the painting, as she was more knowledgeable about the impact this battle would have on them. Therefore, Su Mu didn't ask any further questions, as he was now somewhat worried about An Tianming.

He just stared at An Tianming, trying to figure out why he felt this person might encounter some danger. He wasn't the type to overthink things, so there must be something troubling him.

Chapter 155: Negotiations Failed

Inside the conference room, their discussion was far from over. Neither side was willing to compromise on the issue of chips, as the initial process for advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips was complicated and the materials used were mostly controlled materials.

Therefore, the middle management is absolutely not going to back down on this issue. In fact, the number of chips they proposed is the maximum number of advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips they can offer.

"So if you insist on doing this, then I can only give you one suggestion."

The other party's representative immediately looked surprised. They probably thought that the middle-level people would agree to their conditions, but the middle-level people only glanced at them lightly.

"I've said I can't make this decision, nor can I agree to it for you. But if you really want the technology to make advanced carbon chips, perhaps you can do something."

The middle manager smiled at them, while the other representative's expression suddenly turned serious; they probably felt they had been tricked in this matter.

"Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to tease you. I've explained it to you before, and matters concerning chips are never something I can decide on my own. But if you can ensure that those technologies won't be stolen..."

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He chuckled as he spoke, but the prerequisite was that they could guarantee this. But how could they gain their trust and obtain the chip manufacturing technology and its supporting production lines?

"Since you all know this is impossible, why force me to agree to it? Your demands are far more outrageous than I expected."

The loyal man wasn't being deliberately mean when he said that; he had emphasized many times before that while their meeting was ostensibly a negotiation, the quantity of chips was not something he could decide.

He was quite sincere in this negotiation, stating directly the maximum number of chips they could decide.

"So if you feel you've been harassed by others, why bother telling me these things? Aren't you the ones who have encountered this utterly absurd problem because of your own actions?"

Upon hearing this, the group of people did not appear very happy, but the other party's representative also knew that now was not the time to show off or argue with these people.

The expressions on the faces of the middle-level managers were indeed very sincere. We also know that the middle-level managers had no reason to deliberately deceive them. We can only say that they were very sincere in saying the most concessions they could make.

Therefore, they could only smile apologetically at the person in front of them, knowing that their plan was unreasonable, but they could not continue any negotiations, since the number of advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips offered this time was far too small.

"Could you allow us to communicate with our superiors and let us know at this time whether we can accept the quantity of these advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips offered?"

The middle-level people then shrugged, implying that they could do whatever they wanted and that the middle level was not a group of people who would interfere.

They also knew that the other party's representatives were not deliberately making things difficult for them, but rather trying their best to gain more benefits for all parties.

Just as the middle management will never concede on advanced AI carbon-based chips and their supporting production technology, it is impossible for them to sell them; this must be kept in the hands of their own people.

Regardless of whether these people are sincere or not, in fact, even if they could be certain, or could make a guarantee, that the technology in their possession would not be stolen.

The middle management wouldn't sell these technologies to them either. These are extremely important technologies that belong to them, so how could they just sell them to others? Providing them with some finished products of advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips is already the biggest concession they can make.

Of course, they probably don't see it that way; they should think that the middle management is deliberately making things difficult for them in this matter.

The loyal person didn't say much, and in the small conference room on the other side, neither of them spoke. The air there was extremely quiet. The person they brought with them, whom they trusted most, would not speak rashly at such a time.

They said they had to get rid of An Tianming, but An Tianming was with Su Mu at the moment. What could possibly harm him?

To say he was injured in battle is a stretch; he's just a technician and it's impossible for him to be on the battlefield now.

Even if they appear on the battlefield, Su Mu will definitely send some people to follow him. Therefore, they must find out exactly how to handle this matter without any obstacles.

"Perhaps you could consider my offer. I can help you get rid of An Tianming in a perfectly legitimate way, and no one will question your decision in this matter."

As the other person finished speaking, they rested their face on their hand and gave a very calm smile.

"Believe me, no one will think you deliberately wanted to kill An Tianming when this plan is implemented. They will only praise you for making an extremely wise decision, after all, An Tianming was just a traitor."

He frowned when he heard this, then looked at the person in front of him with some surprise. It seemed that he had already guessed what the other person meant by those words.

"Judging from your expression now, are you hesitating, or do you no longer want to kill that person? You said it yourself before that anyone who gets in your way should be eliminated."

It was obvious that Xue Biao was the one who was hindering their progress, so he had to be eliminated. Hearing what the other party said, he had to admit that he had already hesitated.

2.7 “What are you thinking? You will definitely win this battle. As long as we can kill An Tianming, our plan will go much more smoothly. Who else can affect your plan then?”

When he heard this, he simply raised his head and looked at the person in front of him.

"Tell me your plan first. I need to hear your plan before I decide whether to carry it out and kill An Tianming."

When the other party heard this, he smiled. In fact, at this point, he no longer needed to hesitate.

There's no need for any reservations about this matter. In fact, the very act of asking this question by the person in front of him already signifies his decision to use his plan to kill An Tianming.

Chapter 156: Damn it, is this the truth of the universe?

Perhaps killing An Tianming was something they had already decided beforehand. Now he's just certain that he will carry out his plan. However, this is something that makes them very happy.

Because as long as he carries out his plan, he has to agree to a certain condition in exchange for help in devising strategies for him.

"Why don't you find someone to cooperate with you? You don't need any complicated plans. As long as people think he's a traitor, you can kill him without any reason?"

Executing a traitor is something everyone is qualified to do, and this person doesn't need any reason; he just needs to carry out his next plan.

“I know that An Tianming has a lot of plans in his hands, and he also knows a lot of secrets about your weapons. So if such a person becomes a traitor, you can kill him without any evidence.”

After all, no one can be sure how much impact such a person's betrayal would have on them.

Even if Su Mu had his own thoughts, they could kill this person first and then figure out a way to appease Su Mu.

However, before that, we need to find a way to lure Su Mu away from An Tianming and the others, and then get An Tianming to obediently leave with them.

This is not an easy task, because An Tianming is not stupid; he is not going to leave willingly.

"So now you only have one thing to worry about: how to get An Tianming to obediently leave with your people."

He could very well guess that he was transferred because someone who wanted to harm him had set a trap for him.

However, after hearing what the other party said, he revealed a very profound smile, as if he had already given this matter some thought.

No one knows what he's thinking, and he won't tell the person in front of him his thoughts.

"Thank you for telling me this now. Now, tell me, what are your requirements?"

He didn't believe this person would help him without a reason. Even though An Tianming was hindering their progress, this person wouldn't help him so readily.

The reason why he brought some help to himself in history must have been because he had some interests of his own.

The reason he offered me some help was simply because I felt I could gain some benefit from him.

Upon hearing his words, the other person displayed a very gentle expression, seemingly not intending to force him.

Even though only he himself knew that he had ulterior motives this time, he did not reveal all his thoughts.

"Let me think about what conditions I need to propose to you. After all, I didn't expect you to actually agree to this."

They left the meeting room, thoroughly satisfied with the matter they had been discussing.

As for the matter of advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips, that was not what they came to discuss; it was merely a topic of conversation.

They have now decided to leave this place, and the discussion about the chip has come to an end after they left the conference room.

"Then we'll wait until we've consulted with our respective superiors before deciding how to resolve this matter. I'm sorry, but we still can't rashly agree to this."

The other party's representative showed a very regretful expression, as if the failure to reach a cooperation agreement made them all feel extremely helpless.

They merely exchanged very mild expressions, but no one said anything else about the matter.

They won't interfere with each other's decisions because, in the other person's mind, there's nothing to hesitate about.

"It seems you've already guessed some things. Our cooperation ends here. Since neither of us is willing to compromise on the chip issue, our negotiations have to end here as well."

The fact that they are unwilling to compromise on advanced AI carbon-based chips is not because they are unwilling to make concessions; in fact, they don't have that many finished products in hand.

The reason for telling these people that the finished product of advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips is made of controlled materials is to remind them that the number of such advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips they manufacture and stockpile could not possibly be too many.

Moreover, these chips are not only provided to the other side's representatives, but they also need to sell them to other people. In addition, they need to keep enough advanced artificial intelligence carbon-based chips for their own use.

"The negotiations have come to an end, and there is no need for us to feel any pressure about this matter. The failure of these negotiations is not something we should blame you for."

The people on the east side first calmed down the people who had come with them to negotiate, and then left the place.

They all certainly have their own ideas. At the very least, they need to figure out how to resolve certain issues.

Su Mu's side was preparing for the possible impact from the monsters if they launched an attack. They were wondering how they could withstand all the shockwaves from these monsters.

These are all things they absolutely need to figure out, but besides that, there's something else that makes them feel incredibly helpless.

"They said they would send a few people here to take An Tianming back. We did raise some questions before, about whether An Tianming needed to stay here to prepare weapons, but they insisted on taking him back."

Su Mu frowned. An Tianming was originally one of his current technical staff, and he didn't think anyone had the right to transfer him away.

Moreover, An Tianming is also very concerned about whether he can stay here to participate in the battle. He probably wants to see the weapons and the data they can collect in the battle. These are all things that they care about.

An Tianming is definitely unwilling to leave, so he and the people who came to take him away from here are now at an impasse.

"I don't know why, but that feeling from before suddenly came back. At that time, I felt that he was very likely to encounter some danger. Could it be because of the people who came here to look for him?"

Su Mu thought it was unlikely. He didn't believe that An Tianming was worth such a price for these people to come all the way here to take it back.

They need to understand that they can't just take Su Mu's people away whenever they want. In fact, they need his permission to do so, and Su Mu clearly won't allow it now.

Chapter 157: Wanting to Take An Tianming Away

Under normal circumstances, Su Mu would not have objected much. Their decision to take An Tianming back was perhaps due to some unavoidable circumstances.

However, An Tianming himself was definitely unwilling to go back this time, since they now had to deal with the impact of those monsters at any time.

“It is possible to take this person back. You should know very well that he and An Yan are both my technicians. From what you just said, you must mean that you want to take both of them back, right?”

Su Mu looked at the people in front of him with a smile. The people in front of him had strange faces and were wearing masks, as if they were afraid that others would see their faces. Su Mu was a little puzzled as to why they were so determined to win.

Su Mu frowned as he looked at the group of people in front of him. He had never seen them before, but their attitude in coming here this time was very determined.

"Please don't make things difficult for us in this matter. They have to leave this place together. It's not that we're deliberately making things difficult for them. They just have some technical problems that require his help."

Su Mu frowned slightly. The two men spoke with extreme sincerity, not as if they were deliberately being perfunctory. But for some reason, Su Mu felt very wary.

"What kind of situation warrants taking technical personnel away from the battlefield just before a major war?"

An Tianming and An Yan are not ordinary technicians. When these talents arrive, Yan Ming only needs to take An Tianming away.

But when they came to find An Tianming, they suddenly said that An Tianming and An Yan were going to leave with them, which was extremely strange.

“They are the technicians here. Even if you want them to leave the car, you need to produce the corresponding transfer order. If you don’t have it, I will not release them.”

Su Mu spoke with great conviction. If there were no transfer order, he was certain that there was something strange about this matter, and that someone was probably trying to do something shady.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you this. It's an absolutely secret operation, and your level isn't high enough for you to know such information."

When Su Mu heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. They came to his territory and wanted to take away the technicians he trusted, but then said that he had no right to know where these technicians were going.

He had never heard of anything so absurd before. This person was really good at telling jokes, and the whole thing was indeed extremely funny to him.

"How am I supposed to tell you this? I've never heard a joke like this before, a complete joke."

Everyone could see that Su Mu was now enraged by this person, but Su Mu said nothing. He neither argued with this person nor said a single unnecessary word at this moment.

"Since you can't explain why you took them away, then please leave."

Unexpectedly, these people did not dwell on the matter and left without hesitation. However, before leaving, they looked at Su Mu very seriously, and their serious eyes could be seen through their masks.

"However, we must tell you something. You can certainly keep these people, but you will likely face some punishment for it later."

Su Mu shrugged indifferently. Whatever punishment Tang Ruo and the others could bring him, so be it. Su Mu didn't care about this matter at all.

What punishment? What does it have to do with him? He didn't intend to argue with these people at this time, nor did he invite them here to say such nonsensical things.