People Need Victory

"I propose that we adjourn for the time being..." The representative of the United Sports Association took out a handkerchief and wiped the barely perceptible beads of sweat from his forehead. The situation had suddenly spiraled out of his control.

Whether to support the continuation of this project or to interrupt it and start over is not a decision he can make on his own; a decision can only be made after the senior leaders of the United Sports Association have reached a consensus.

Everyone is well aware of the statements made by the representatives of the United Sports Association, and there is no need to reach a conclusion during this meeting.

The meeting lasted less than an hour from start to finish. As soon as it ended, the young delegates from the United Sports Association immediately called the York State branch to report on some of the issues that had occurred during the meeting.

On the other side, Lin Qi had just left the hotel when someone came looking for him.

"Mr. Lin Qi, Mr. Adelaide would like to invite you to lunch. Do you have time?" The man was dressed in a somewhat old-fashioned suit. Old-fashioned in the sense that the suit did not have any trendy lines or color blocks. Formal suits can also be trendy, for example, in terms of fabric, base color, and the way some edges are treated.

This person was dressed in a very conservative style, which allowed the Federal agents to use their special talent. Just as they could easily distinguish between police officers and agents, people could also tell at a glance who these people were—government employees.

Being rigid is meant to make them appear more composed. In government departments, especially in the lower and middle levels, composure is a very important label.

They can rigidly follow the rules and regulations to do everything, but they cannot break free, be innovative, or be different from others.

When the former makes a mistake, people will think that the mistake comes from the thing itself, or that the execution process is outdated. People will say that the person executing the process is not flexible enough, but that's about it.

But when the latter makes a mistake, people will have a feeling like "I knew he was going to make a mistake" or "He never follows the rules, he's bound to make a mistake," which is actually quite dangerous.

Therefore, it is better to be rigid than to be unconventional. This is a certain rule or system that grassroots government workers need to follow.

Lin Qi stood by the roadside and looked him up and down. At this moment, the Sergeant had already led his men to subtly surround Lin Qi and also encircled the person who had struck up a conversation with him.

Lin Qi brought some employees, or rather security guards and bodyguards, from Blackstone Security Company with him this time because he had expressed some radical views at some radical salons, which made him known to many people, including his opponents.

It's normal for there to be supporters and opponents, but some things can't be viewed from a normal perspective, such as those related to politics.

Some people may harbor pessimistic doomsday thoughts, always feeling that certain ideas will destroy the world, and in order for the world to continue to exist, they will destroy those dangerous ideas.

Attacks caused by differences of thought and opinion are common throughout history, so Lin Qi had more bodyguards around him after returning from Bu Peien.

"I'll ride in my car, you just lead the way..." Lin Qi said, not giving the other party a chance to refuse, and got directly into the car that the hotel had prepared for him.

The person who came to invite Lin Qi hesitated for a moment before getting into the car to lead the way for Lin Qi.

Although the other party's attitude made him uncomfortable, he could only endure it.

Before long, Lin Qi arrived at a secluded little restaurant, where he met Adelaide.

Adelaide was already seated at the table, and with the help of the restaurant waiter, Lin Qi quickly took his seat as well.

"I want to thank you, Mr. Adelaide ..." Lin Qi said, unfolding his napkin.

Adelaide smiled and waved her hand, saying, "I didn't do anything. You have to believe that the law is just and will give people the fairest judgment."

They were talking about Vera's case. Small cases like this, which are involved in major cases but can also stand alone, don't require a jury or anything like that. The final outcome is entirely determined by the judge's subjective judgment.

This also means that Vera could be guilty or innocent.

The governor's earlier statement about thoroughly investigating the Listoan Group case has effectively set the tone for these seemingly trivial crimes, implying that they are all guilty.

Fortunately, someone intervened, and the judge dismissed the State Prosecutor's case due to insufficient evidence and lack of motive, resulting in Vera's acquittal.

If Adelaide hadn't intervened, Vera might already be serving her sentence.

A simple thank you quickly dispelled the awkwardness between them, and after the main course was served, they began to talk about more important matters.

"Among the documents Bu Peien sent to York State, there is a Free Trade license, and you are listed first..." He kept scrutinizing the young man in front of him, finding it hard to believe that he had impressed the President and Truman on their first meeting.

"I'm curious, how did you convince them? Would you mind sharing?" Adelaide said, slightly raising her hands. "Let me make one thing clear: I won't tell anyone about this. I'm just curious because I might need to use this information when analyzing the next phase of national policy. Would you mind sharing?"

Lin Qi considered for a moment and then nodded. "Of course. If you've paid attention to what I've said during my time in Bu Peien, and if you've noticed some of the problems that are happening across the country, you'll understand better than I do that we need to win!"

We need victory. This may seem like a statement that has nothing to do with anything else, but in fact it hits the nail on the head, pointing out the current predicament that the Bayer Federation is facing and the way to solve it. Victory!

Economic setbacks, diplomatic setbacks, setbacks in international standing, setbacks in national strategy... the Federal has failed too many times over the years, and people are endlessly yearning for a victory to change the status quo.

Nothing is more exhilarating than victory. Lin Qi's proposals in salons of Radical Faction groups about Economic Warfare, international trade hegemony, and exploiting unequal conditions for plunder were all designed to create this atmosphere.

We need victory, and we can create victory! When the resources we obtain from the outside world are used to support the Federal society, people's confidence will return, and the omnipotent, energetic "Areda, a little bit of Aniudai" that greets them every day will return to their minds.

We need a victory, a big one. Lin Qi's radical remarks do seem very radical, but that's exactly what the Federal needs most. That's why he was able to impress Truman and the president.

Ultimately, the Progressive Party and the Conservative Party are essentially manifestations of the needs of society and the International Community in a particular era.

Conservative Party emerge when people begin to tend to be cautious.

The Progressive Party comes to power when people start wanting to try new things.

Often, national strategies are not conceived out of thin air by any individual or political group; they evolve naturally from the demands of domestic society.

If people were not afraid of war, not afraid of participating in international affairs, and not afraid of sacrifice, the Conservative Party president would not have come to power six years ago, and his isolationism would not have resonated with the people.

Perhaps people will choose a Progressive Party president, and the Federal may become more involved in international affairs and clash with other countries.

Now that the Federal has confirmed that isolationism and conservatism have no place to survive in the New Era, the Progressive Party must step forward.

People still tend to be conservative in their engagement with the International Community, so the president is Moderate Faction.

Moderate Faction cannot remain Moderate Faction forever. If necessary, he can become Radical Faction or a hardliner. Changing him does not require a complex political environment; it is enough that "people need" it.

Lin Qi gave him a solution that was different from the current one, and he also showed him people's desire for victory, so why not give it a try?

With Truman's encouragement, Lin Qi quickly received approval to engage in international Free Trade.

These things are actually not complicated in essence. With Adelaide's abilities, experience, and knowledge, he will figure it out in no time. But he still needs to ask Lin Qi and consult him in person because he is short on time.

He can't focus all his energy on one thing; he also has to take care of all the big and small things happening in all the places, big and small, throughout the state.

Sometimes, the Adelaide governor's staff are more like the governor than the governor himself. At least they know what's happening in the state every day, while the governor only knows what he has to do next, and what he has to do is planned out for him by these Adelaide people.

After thinking for a while, Adelaide had more or less understood. He looked at Lin Qi with even more admiration, "You are braver than I thought. Do you know how dangerous this is?"

Lin Qi shrugged, cut off a piece of beef cube and put it in his mouth. The burst of tender meat juice had a flavor that was even more delicious than any seasoning. After swallowing it, he smiled and said, "I know, but there are always some things that need to be done by some people."

"If you don't stand up, I won't stand up either. When we hope that others will stand up, others also hope that we will stand up. If we all wait, we will never get victory."

"I'd rather win with my own hands than be disappointed every time I've had hope!"

Lin Qi's high spirits are admirable, but what he is doing is actually very dangerous. If his judgment of the international situation is wrong, he could very well become a scapegoat for some policies.

Of course, this is also in line with Lin Qi's nature as a businessman who pursues profit. If he had not failed and had actually won, it would have been an extremely terrifying victory!

Adelaide put down her knife and fork, raised her glass, and said, "Good luck."

Lin Qi also raised his glass, "To the Federal for success!"