Ms. Tracy had received Lin Qi's help and resolved a major problem, so she rose and indicated that she was about to leave.
She needed to prepare for her meeting with the short Progressive Party Committee Chairman. After all, such a distinguished guest could not be treated with too little ceremony.
The Federation seemed like a bold, lively, and free country without many restrictions, but that was only how it appeared.
If you visited a new neighbor without bringing a small gift—and it could not be too expensive—you would fail to show your friendliness--
If the gift was too expensive, they would think you were maliciously showing off and distance themselves from you. It had to be cheap, preferably handmade, because only then could it reflect the harmony between neighbors!
When meeting a major figure like the Progressive Party Committee Chairman, who already stood at the very top of the Federation's political circle, you could not simply show up empty-handed and get by with saying, "The weather is nice today."
You had to make preparations. You had to... show some sincerity.
Given Lin Qi's status, he could indeed casually meet anyone, anywhere.
He did not need to prepare any gifts, but Ms. Tracy did not yet have that privilege. She would certainly be received at the residence the Progressive Party Committee Chairman used for work.
Of course, there was also the residence for vacations, the residence for truly resting, escaping work, and returning to a peaceful life, the residence for daily living, and...
Naturally, she had to show some courtesy as well. She had to prepare gifts that would not make her look excessively obsequious, but that were still sufficiently high-class.
Fortunately, there were specialized places in Bu Peien that prepared high-end gifts for guests. Their staff accompanied clients throughout