Two days passed in the blink of an eye. On the evening of the third day after Lynch arrived in Bupain, they were already preparing to head to a manor in the suburbs to participate in the celebration hosted by His Excellency the President himself.
After lunch, Lynch and Sevillera received a notice and some itinerary arrangements. They would arrive at the manor around 5: 15 pm. To be honest, this time was very early, but it could not be helped.
After all, Lynch was not a very influential entrepreneur, let alone a politician who held some power. In the eyes of many people, including the President, he was just a lucky person.
He made a coincidental statement at a coincidental time, coincidental to be seen by the President, and coincidental to be said by the President. These coincidences facilitated his trip.
As for whether it was early or not?
He should know how to be grateful.
At around 4: 30 pm, there was a knock on the door of the room. Two waiters, one male and one female, who were obviously agents of the Federation Investigation Bureau, came in. They first checked Lynch and Sevillera's belongings, and then separately checked the two rooms to make sure that they did not carry anything that could pose a threat.
Then, they escorted the two downstairs and got into a special vehicle.
The moment Sevillera sat down, Lynch could hear her sigh softly. He glanced at the girl, and the girl returned a smile. "I'm a little nervous."
She was not telling the truth. She was already in her twenties, but sometimes she still had some childish thoughts. She wanted to prove her excellence to her father and family, so she came here.
She thought that she would be able to handle all these easily. She had encountered similar situations more than once, such as participating in various activities organized by the governor, members of Congress, and so on.
But now, she began to feel nervous because the person beside her was not her father, who seemed to have everything under control, but a young man who needed her help.
This time, no one would take the initiative to correct her mistakes. If she did something embarrassing, people would only laugh at her.
It was also at this moment that she actually felt a little bit that she was not as strong as she thought.
The car drove steadily on the road and soon left the city circle. At about five o 'clock, the car slowed down significantly and slowly stopped by the roadside.
The chauffeur briefly explained. The general idea was that there was a strict time limit for entry. The president and his staff, as well as the relevant staff, had to give the invited guests a warm feeling. Therefore, chatting with them for a while was obviously the simplest, cheapest, and most effective method.
This also meant that the invited guests couldn't rush in like a swarm of bees. They had to wait for the first pair of guests to say something to each other before the next pair could enter.
At about 5: 13 p.m., the car started again and stopped on the road outside the manor. The door was opened. Lynch got out of the car first, then reached out and held Sevillera's hand as they walked out of the car.
The weather at this time was actually very cold, but for the sake of looking good and suitable for the occasion, the two of them didn't wear too thick clothes. Sevillera even wore a bareback evening gown (there was a jacket, but it wasn't thick enough).
"It's a little cold …" the girl said quietly in Lynch's ear. She was implying that they should walk faster. She maintained a sweet smile at the surrounding media and reporters as they walked.
Lynch sped up a little. In this kind of occasion, except for some people who wanted more exposure and walked slower, most people actually didn't like the feeling of being exposed, but they had to complete the process.
In fact, behind this celebration, it could also be seen as the president's attitude to the society and his long-time supporters.
He had very strong supporters, whether it was in the political world, the business world, or other fields. The elites of these people would all support him, which made many people feel at ease. This was a process of showing one's strength, so it was very important to let people know who was participating.
The reporters were amazed by the appearance and temperament of Lynch and Sevillera. If they hadn't seen the guest list, they would have even thought that this pair must be celebrities!
After the two of them walked quickly on the red carpet, they bypassed the huge fountain pool outside the manor house and entered the house under the guidance of the staff.
The manor house was much larger than Lynch had imagined, or more accurately, it was more appropriate to call it a villa.
The architectural style with an obvious historical era made the place feel more dignified. After passing through a corridor that wasn't too long, they entered an empty hall.
After entering the hall, Lynch handed his coat and the girl's coat to the staff. They recorded the names of Lynch and Sevillera to ensure that they could quickly find their things after the event was over.
Not far from the two of them, the president was talking to someone. They stood a little further away. After waiting for about a minute, the two of them shook hands and parted ways. The staff then led Lynch and Sevillera over.
"You must be Lynch!"
His Excellency the President was already 61 years old this year. His hair was very white. It was said that someone suggested that he dye his hair dark to cover up the white that symbolized his aging. This would also make him look more energetic and energetic. These two points were very important for a President.
However, he refused. The reason he refused was that he wanted to show his truest side in front of the people. Dyeing his hair to cover up his true situation was no different from lying to the people. They were all illusions that deceived the people into accepting.
This statement quickly gave the president a distinct image among the people at the bottom. People even called him the "president who tells the truth".
What was more interesting was that all this had happened recently. Before the impeachment of the previous president, who knew what the vice president's name was or what he looked like? 70% of the Federation people had no impression of him at all.
However, in such a short period of time, his image in the hearts of the people suddenly became vivid and three-dimensional. This was the huge role and value of social public relations. People accepted him at an unimaginable speed!
Of course, the president also worked very hard. At least he didn't need people to remind him. He recognized Lynch at a glance. This kind of attitude made Lynch feel a little flattered. After all, this was the president. Although there were still many people who could restrict his power, at least on the surface, he was already the top existence in this country.
Lynch took the initiative to greet him. "It's me, Your Excellency. To be honest, this is a pleasant surprise. You actually remember my name!"
The president shook hands with him, but they didn't let go immediately. The president's hand gave Lynch a very warm feeling. Of course, this had something to do with the fact that they had just walked in from the cold outside.
In addition, he could also feel the power contained in the president's palm. It didn't feel like the power of an old man, but more like the power of a middle-aged man in the prime of his life.
The president nodded with a smile. "Of course, I will remember. When I saw that report, I couldn't forget it. You don't know how much your words have helped us. Maybe we can find a time to have a more in-depth talk about these issues."
Was he flattered? Indeed, he was a little flattered, but Lin Qi wouldn't take his words seriously. He was just being polite because he would never find the time to do so.
"I'm very honored that some of my ideas could provide some help to you. I'm always waiting for your call, Your Excellency!"
Lin Qi's attitude was also very rigid. All of this was like an act. It was somewhat interesting, but also somewhat boring.
The two loosened their hands. The president then shook hands with Sevillera. "I also know about you. Mr. Vaudric's daughter. He always shows off how beautiful his daughter is to me. Although I don't want to admit it, he's right!"
Sevillera was pleasantly surprised. It was an indisputable fact that the status of women in this era was not high. Most of the time, the president would not talk too much with the guests' female companions. He would just greet them out of courtesy. It was really not easy to say so much.
In fact, this also had something to do with Vaudric, Sevillera's father. Mr. Vaudric's financial group was one of the important supporters of the Progressive Party. If it was someone else, perhaps the situation would be different.
The girl politely responded to the president's compliment. She basically wanted to thank him for his compliment, congratulate him on his position, and look forward to his next two terms.
According to the Federation's Constitution, when the president could not continue to perform his duties for any reason, the vice president would automatically become the president.
Moreover, this would not affect his future term. He could still continue to participate in the general election as the president. If he was elected, he could be re-elected once, which was four plus four.
If the president was really elected and re-elected, ten years in office would be enough for his authority to rapidly expand uncontrollably, especially when his control over the entire Federation system and society deepened. The Progressive Party and financial groups behind him would have a hard time resisting his authority and power, let alone manipulating him like some conspiracy theories said.
The girl accurately mentioned this point, which made the president smile even more. "I hope you have a good night today..."
After the two said goodbye to the president, they were led by the staff into the hall behind the president.
"I thought someone else would come to greet us."
After entering the event venue, Lynch took two glasses of wine from the tray held by the waiter and gave one of them to Sevillera.
The two clinked glasses and took a sip. The girl was a little confused. "I'm not sure. He should come out later."