When Genia came back, the two gentlemen beside Lynch quickly left with a smile.
She came with Lynch and was Lynch's female companion. These people naturally knew what to do.
When the male guests and female companions were not separated, it was best not to disturb them. They either had something to say, or they used this method to avoid being hit on by others.
Whether it was to hit on them, visit them, or just to get to know them, it was best not to do so. It would appear impolite and unreliable.
"You're very popular!"
Genia continued to hold Lynch's arm. "I'm a little hungry. Get me something to eat!"
As the two walked towards the cook, Lynch explained. From the beginning of summer to late autumn, it was the Federation's artistic boom season, which would last for about four months.
During these four months, various art galleries in Bupenn would be open, and the people of Bupenn could also enjoy all kinds of strange art exhibitions.
Of course, the most impressive were the "artistic acts" of vegetarian and animal protection organizations. They would let some girls dress up as various animals, such as cows, sheep, and other animals, the naked kind, lying on the dinner plate or lying next to various kinds of fur products.
They would also sprinkle some red fuel to show "blood," reminding people to be kind to animals.
Apart from them, the demonstration organized by the women's rights activists was also worth watching. A large number of bare-chested young girls in shorts walked on the streets with various slogans and flags, loudly declaring that women should enjoy everything that men had, including the right to show their bodies in public.
Shorts were worn because showing certain organs was considered a crime, but being naked was not.
This was the "performance art" that was worth watching every year. Then there were the art exhibitions of famous artists, as well as the solo art exhibitions of some artists that had not been heard of before.
The two walked to a table on the right side of the restaurant. In addition to the cold table, there would also be a chef cooking on the spot.
The two ordered some food and then found a place to sit down.
Genia played with a curly strand of hair hanging by her temples. "I remember you have a production company?"
"To be precise, it's a production company that I invested in, Fox Pictures. You may have heard of it."
Genia nodded in realization. "I've seen the movies you made, the two 'Adventures of Lynch'. They said that those things really happened to you. Is it true?"
Lynch was a little interested in this topic. "Of course, there are actually many things that are not suitable for the public to know. Do you know, there are some cannibals living in the depths of the Great Forest of Nagil …"
Exploration, surprise, these things would always attract people's attention. People were naturally curious creatures, they were full of the desire to explore the unknown.
The two chatted about Lin Qi's magical adventures for a while. Then, Genia smiled and expressed that she did not believe Lin Qi's words. "You mentioned that the two countries would like to co-produce some movies during the cultural exchange with our ministers. Just now, the head told me that we might have a chance to finalize some of the projects during this visit."
"Do you have a suitable script?"
Lynch asked rhetorically.
The cooperation between the two countries was not a simple matter of setting up a project and then shooting it. Who would provide the script, what the script's orientation was, what their position was, what the nature of the actors' roles was, who would lead the shooting, who would lead the performance, all these things took a long time to discuss.
Especially after the Federation announced a new military project, the Guevara People followed suit. This made the already tense atmosphere between the two countries even more tense.
This kind of competition was not a good phenomenon, even if the two countries were in the same camp.
There were already some sayings that if a second world war broke out one day in the future, there would be a war between the Guevara and the Bailey Federation.
No matter how much both sides denied this possibility, everyone knew that it was not false.
First, one was enough, there was no need for two at all!
The Guevara People sent a delegation at this time to ease the tension. They were not ready to enter a real full-scale competition with the Federation. Only when the Amelia region stabilized would they consider competing with the Federation and even the whole world.
Politically, militarily, economically, culturally, societally …
Genia shook her head. "There's nothing particularly suitable. It's possible that this cooperation project will be divided into two parts, one led by you, and one led by us."
"It's said to be a cooperation between the two countries, but it's more like you'll shoot your part, and we'll shoot ours. We'll just use actors from each other's countries …"
The waiter brought them food. After the waiter left, Lynch said while playing with the knife and fork. "That's fine too. I have a spot in my hand. Maybe we can work together."
Genia's interest was piqued. "What's the theme?"
"Anti-war!"
Anti-war themes had always been a very sensitive topic. People had to face up to mistakes, and there were people who had to admit their mistakes. Usually, the ones who admitted their mistakes were the defeated countries.
But in fact, everyone knew that many times, the defeated countries were not the ones who caused the mistakes. They just lost the right to speak in this "game".
Only those who caused the war were the ones who made the mistakes. But sometimes, these countries would appear as victors.
Just like now, no one would blame Gevra for starting wars everywhere. People would only say that the defeated countries tried to challenge the dignity of the world's number one sequence. They overestimated themselves and suffered a devastating blow.
This theme was always very sensitive. The defeated countries did not want to film it, and the victorious countries did not want to film it.
But this theme was very special. If they filmed an anti-war movie at this time, and it was a cooperation between the two countries, it would definitely win an award!
Genia stuck out her tongue and licked the oil stain on the corner of her mouth. "Are you still lacking a female lead?"
Lynch was a little embarrassed. "I already have someone in mind, but if you have a deeper understanding of the script, maybe I can let you try."
"Where's the script?"
"In my room!"
…
Three days later, Lynch left the villa in the middle of the mountain with his back propped up. Over the past three days, Genia had been staying with him. Through various means, he was unable to get any deeper information from her. It seemed that the purpose of this visiting group was only the obvious ones.
There was no deeper meaning.
As a special consultant of the Safety Committee, Lynch had a special sense of mission. Sacrificing himself for the country had always been what he wanted most.
He left here today mainly because an old acquaintance came to the Federation. As the host, he had to greet the other party and talk about other things.
At around ten o 'clock in the morning, Lynch met Dragon at the port east of Bupain.
Now he was no longer a provincial governor. He was just an ordinary retired citizen of the Federation. He could get a maximum pension of 750 yuan per month. He was just an old man who wanted to spend his old age in peace.
"Mr. Lynch …" Dragon was very emotional when he saw Lynch. Just three days ago, he was still one of the members of the New Nagalee Federation. But now, he was just an ordinary person.
He was not willing to bow to anyone. As a provincial governor, a local tyrant, even during the most rampant period of the Federation's invasion, he tried his best to maintain his dignity.
But at this moment, he bowed his head.
If he lost his power, he would lose the ability to fight against the Federation and Lin Qi.
In the past, he held great power in his hands and was qualified to face Lynch. But now, he was just an ordinary person. And this was the Federation, Lynch's territory.
Reality was like this. It was very realistic. It seemed like bullshit, but it was also realistic bullshit.
Lynch stood still. When he saw Dragon walk up to him, he stretched out his hand and the smile on his face became lively. "Welcome, Mr. Dragon. Although I can't welcome you on behalf of the Federation and everyone here, I'd like to welcome you on behalf of myself!"
"This is your best choice, I can assure you!"
Dragon's smile was a little forced. He did not wear sunglasses, as if he wanted to see the world better. "In the future, please take care of me and my family. I'm just an ordinary person now."
Lynch added a little. "An ordinary person worthy of respect because you stand on the side of justice!"
He paused and let go of his hand. "Get in the car. I'll take you around here. You'll live here in the future, but you don't have to worry about your retirement life being too boring. Soon, someone will come to your door!"
This sentence made Dragon a little uneasy. He got into the nanny van that Lynch had prepared for him. When he got into the van, he was shocked by the interior of the van. He had never thought that the interior of a car could be so luxurious.
There were soft sofas on both sides, wine cabinets, and a small dance floor. This was a mobile entertainment venue!
He then sat down and looked at Lynch. "I don't quite understand what you mean. Who will come to me? Enemies or enemies?"
Lynch asked someone to pour two glasses of wine for them. He smiled and waved his hand. "Sorry, I didn't make it clear. In fact, it's some TV program team. Your arrival will make the people of the Federation gather a kind of strength, a kind of confidence."
"The Federation will focus on promoting this. When the time comes, you will often participate in some TV programs. In these programs, you will need to tell the people the reason why you chose to live in the Federation and talk about some of the problems in Nagalil's past."
"You know, people always want to be right and righteous. Not only you, but I, Mr. President, even our people want us to be on the side of justice!"
He raised his glass. "To our meeting in the Federation!"