Being Approachable

Two days passed quickly, and on the evening of the third day after Lin Qi arrived in Bu Peien, they began preparations to head to a manor in the suburbs to attend a celebration hosted by the President himself.

After lunch, Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila were informed of the itinerary and were told they would arrive at the estate around 5:15 p. m., which was quite early, but there was nothing they could do about it.

After all, Lin Qi was not a very influential entrepreneur, much less a politician with any power. In the eyes of many people, including the president, he was just a lucky guy.

He made a coincidental suggestion at a coincidental time, it happened to be seen by the president, and it happened to be said by the president. These coincidences led to his trip.

As for whether it's early or not? He should know how to be grateful.

Around 4:30, there was a knock on the door, and two waiters, a man and a woman, who looked like Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, entered. They first conducted an unquestionable search of Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila's belongings, and then checked both rooms to confirm that they were not carrying anything that could pose a danger.

They then escorted the two downstairs and got into a special vehicle.

The moment Sai Weiruila sat down, Lin Qi could hear her let out a soft sigh of relief. He glanced at the girl, who returned a smile. "A little nervous."

She wasn't actually telling the truth. She was already in her twenties, but sometimes she still had some childlike thoughts. She wanted to prove her excellence to her father and family, so she came here.

She thought she could easily handle these situations, as she had encountered similar situations more than once, such as attending various events organized by governors and members of Congress.

But now, she started to feel nervous, because the person beside her wasn't her father who seemed to have everything under control, but just a young man who needed her help.

This time, no one will take the initiative to correct her mistake; if she does something shameful, people will only laugh at her.

It was at this moment that she vaguely realized that she wasn't as strong as she thought.

The vehicle drove steadily on the road and soon left the city. Around five o'clock, the speed slowed down significantly, and the car slowly pulled over to the side of the road.

The driver explained briefly that there are strict entry times, and the president, his staff, and other personnel need to give the invited guests a friendly feeling, so chatting for a few minutes is obviously the simplest, cheapest, and most effective way.

This also meant that invited guests couldn't all rush in at once; the next couple could only enter after the previous couple had said something to someone.

At approximately 5:13, the car started up again and stopped on the road outside the manor. The greeter opened the door, and Lin Qi got out of the car first, then reached out and took Sai Weiruila's hand as they stepped out.

The weather was actually quite cold at the time, but neither of them wore thick clothes in order to look good and be appropriate for the occasion. Sai Weiruila even wore a backless evening gown (with a coat, but it wasn't thick enough).

"It's a bit cold..." the girl whispered in Lin Qi's ear without making a sound. Her unspoken message was to hurry up. She maintained a sweet smile as she walked, facing the media and reporters around her.

Lin Qi sped up a bit. In this kind of situation, apart from a few people who want more exposure, most people don't actually like the feeling of being in the spotlight, but they have to go through the process.

In fact, this celebration can also be seen as the president expressing an attitude to society and his long-time supporters.

He has a strong supporter base, including people from the political, business, and other sectors. The elites among them support him, which makes many people feel at ease. This is a process of demonstrating one's strength, so it is important for people to know who is participating.

Reporters were amazed by Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila's looks and demeanor; if they hadn't seen the guest list, they might have thought the couple were celebrities!

After quickly walking across the red carpet and bypassing the huge fountain pool outside the manor house, the two entered the house under the guidance of the staff.

The manor was much larger than Lin Qi had imagined; it would be more accurate to call it a mountain villa.

The architectural style, with its distinct historical atmosphere, gives the place a sense of weight. After passing through a not-too-long corridor, they entered a spacious hall.

After entering the hall, Lin Qi handed his coat, along with the girl's coat, to the staff. They noted down Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila's names to ensure they could quickly find their belongings after the event.

Not far from the two, the President was talking to someone. They stood a little further away and waited for about a minute before shaking hands and separating. Only then did the staff lead Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila over.

"You must be Lin Qi!" The president is sixty-one years old this year, and his hair is very gray. It is said that someone suggested that he dye his hair dark to cover up the gray hair that symbolizes aging. Doing so would also make him look more energetic and vibrant, which is important for a president.

But he refused. His reason was that he wanted to show his true self to the public. Dyeing his hair to cover up his true situation was no different from lying to the public. Both were deceiving the public into accepting a false image.

This statement quickly gave the president a vivid image among the common people, who also called him "the president who tells the truth."

What's even more interesting is that all of this happened recently, before the previous president was impeached. Who knows what the Vice President's name was or what he looked like? Seventy percent of the Federal population had no recollection of him.

In such a short period of time, his image in people's minds suddenly became vivid and three-dimensional. This is the huge role and value of social public relations. People accepted him at an unimaginable speed!

Of course, His Excellency the President himself also worked very hard. At least he didn't need people to remind him. His attitude of recognizing Lin Qi at a glance made Lin Qi feel flattered. After all, this was His Excellency the President. Although there were still many people who could restrain his power, no matter what, at least on the surface he was the most powerful person in the country.

Lin Qi took the initiative to greet him, "It's me, Your Excellency President. To be honest, this is quite a surprise that you actually remembered my name!"

The president shook hands with him, and their hands did not immediately separate. The president's hand gave Lin Qi a very warm feeling, which was of course related to the fact that they had just come in from the cold environment outside.

In addition, he could feel the power contained in the President's palm, a power that did not seem like that of an old man, but rather that of a vigorous middle-aged man.

The president smiled and nodded. "Of course, I will remember it. I had a hard time forgetting that report when I saw it. You have no idea how much your words helped our work. Perhaps we can find some time to talk more about these issues in depth."

Are you even more flattered? You are a little bit, but Lin Qi won't take this seriously. It's just a polite remark, because this kind of time will never come again.

"It would be an honor if some of my ideas could be of some help to you. I am ready to answer your call anytime, Your Excellency President!" Lin Qi's statement was also very formal. It was all like a performance, which was both interesting and boring.

The two released their hands, and the President shook hands with Sai Weiruila again. "I know you too, Wo Delike's daughter. He always brags to me about how beautiful his daughter is. Although I don't want to admit it, he's right!"

Sai Weiruila was somewhat surprised. It was an undeniable fact that women did not have a high status in this era. Most of the time, the president would not talk much with the female companions of his guests, but would just give a polite greeting. It was really not easy to say so much.

This is also related to Wo Delike, who is Sai Weiruila's father. The consortium that Wo Delike belonged to was one of the important supporters of the Progressive Party. If it were someone else, the situation might be different.

The girl politely responded to the president's praise, essentially thanking him for his compliments, congratulating him on his inauguration, and expressing her hope for his next two re-elections.

According to the Federal constitution, when the president is unable to continue performing his duties for any reason, the Vice President automatically becomes president.

And this will not affect his future term. He can still run for election as president, and if elected, he can be re-elected once more, which would be four plus four.

If the president is indeed elected and re-elected, his ten-year term will be enough for his power to expand rapidly and uncontrollably, especially as his control over the entire Federal system and society deepens. It will be difficult for the Progressive Party and financial groups behind him to resist his authority and power, let alone manipulate him as some conspiracy theories suggest.

The girl pinpointed this point accurately, which made the president's smile widen. "I hope you have a pleasant evening..."

After bidding farewell to the president, the two were led by staff into the hall behind the president.

"I thought someone else would greet us." After entering the event venue, Lin Qi took two glasses of wine from the tray held by the waiter and gave one of them to Sai Weiruila.

The two touched hands and took a sip. The girl was also a little confused. "I don't know either. He should have come out later."