A large number of cameras moved along with the Prince and the Minister of International Affairs Department. After introducing a consortium president, the group arrived in front of Lin Qi.
"This is..." The Minister of International Affairs Department prepared to introduce Lin Qi according to procedure, starting with some of his better-known titles, followed by his achievements, wealth, and the number of jobs he had provided.
But what he had not expected was for the Prince to raise his arm. "I know you, Mr. Lin Qi."
He took the initiative to extend his hand and shook Lin Qi's.
The Minister of International Affairs Department was somewhat surprised and curious. Lin Qi had not been introduced during yesterday's talks; he had only been a consultant.
The people introduced had all been the "important ministers" to Conner's left. Lin Qi had stood to Conner's right, making him one of the overlooked ones.
How had the Prince come to know him?
Amid the focus of so many cameras, Lin Qi showed neither delight nor excessive composure. With a slightly amused smile, he replied, "Was it on a list of people who need to be eliminated?"
The Prince froze for a moment, perhaps not even a full second, but everyone caught that fleeting lapse!
Was there really such a list? The Prince immediately burst into laughter. He did not release Lin Qi's hand as he said, "Mr. Lin Qi certainly knows how to joke. My knowledge of you comes from some of your works, as well as Blackstone Aviation."
The reason he was paying attention to Blackstone Aviation was actually very simple.
Your Majesty the Emperor had tried and failed to kidnap Lin Qi, while Blackstone Aviation's fighters were always somewhat superior to Peng Joe's fighters in terms of technology and specifications.
That "somewhat"