What Do We Need? Extra Chapter Sponsored by Quiet Beautiful Man Zi, 911

In the fifth-floor terrace pool, Shi Long swam a lap and then suddenly leaped out of the water, bracing himself on the edge of the pool with both hands, and quickly flipped over and climbed onto the shore.

Reporters, openly taking photos, frantically pressed their shutter buttons. Thank goodness the weather was nice today, otherwise they would have needed to prepare their flashes.

It has to be said that Shi Long is in good shape. He is already fifty-one years old. If you don't look at his face and his thick body hair, it is hard to imagine that he is fifty-one years old. He looks at most thirty years old.

He has spent a lot of money on fitness and physique over the years, and these are the foundation for his continued earning of money. He knows what he relies on to make a living, and he never messes around in this area.

He walked to the recliner, sat down, took a couple of sips of ice water, glanced down at the Little Injury, on his knee, frowned, poked it with his finger, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

He then raised his wrist to look at his watch, his expression somewhat displeased. More than half an hour had passed, and the person still hadn't come up.

Just as he was about to have his agent ask the young actor what he wanted to do, the girl appeared.

It has to be said that for older men, young girls are more likely to arouse certain desires in their hearts. The youthful energy they exude makes them forget for a moment that they are already fifty-one years old, as if they are still young.

He stood up, a smug smile on his face, and was just about to walk over and give the girl a close and natural hug when his expression suddenly froze. Not long after the girl came out of the building, another handsome young man came out.

Some people like tanned skin, like Shi Long, because it makes him look healthy, more like a natural skin tone and muscle build rather than something he deliberately works out, which is more in line with his image on screen and in real life.

Naturally, he also disliked, and even felt a bit disgusted, towards those fair-skinned, clean-cut men. After all, a real man should have a tanned complexion, just like him! What angered him even more was that his female lead was being intimate with that young man, which infuriated him.

Just as he was about to lash out, his expression suddenly twitched; he recognized the guy— Lin Qi.

It's true that there are quite a few people these days who don't know Lin Qi, mainly those from the lower classes.

They prefer and immerse themselves in scatological entertainment programs to serious political or current affairs talk shows.

However, most people who pay even a little attention to current events and have a certain social standing are not unfamiliar with the name Lin Qi.

His works, from "Economic Warfare" to "Three Reasons Why Gefra Cannot Lose," along with his usual radical pronouncements, are enough to give people a good understanding of him.

Shi Long also knew Lin Qi, whose on-screen image was that of a tough guy, so sometimes fans would write to him or come to his place to loudly ask him for his views on current affairs.

Whenever something like this happens, Shi Long has a very special feeling, as if he himself has joined in pushing history forward.

Naturally, he would answer these questions according to his own persona and the methods his agency gave him. His attitude was also very tough and aggressive. His most frequent answer was the line that the protagonist in his famous work often said, "This will be the last time I bleed. Next time it will be your turn!"

Look how tough he is! If he could, he would even like to befriend Lin Qi; having more friends means having more options, but definitely not in this situation.

After a few seconds of hesitation, he stood up, a friendly smile on his face, and quickly went to greet him. "Mr. Lin Qi, I didn't expect to meet you here. I'm Shi Long, you may have heard of me."

The superstar Shi Long —if nothing unexpected happens, 95 percent of the Federal's population has heard of him—but Lin Qi shook his head. "Are you that famous?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, Shi Long frowned slightly. "You should be considered famous?"

Lin Qi smiled more and extended his hand. "I was just joking with you, Mr. Shi Long. I've seen your movies, they were fantastic!"

As he put it, it seemed like a joke, but Shi Long was still a little confused. He smiled ingratiatingly and said, "It's an honor."

He suddenly felt that Lin Qi's intentions might not be so friendly. He quickly glanced at the girl following behind Lin Qi, who was looking elsewhere, and his excited heart was suddenly doused with cold water.

He didn't know any philosophical terms like "femme fatale," but he knew this woman was trouble. If she was trouble, then he had to avoid her. He began to actively avoid any physical contact with the girl, including eye contact.

Actually, he didn't mean to take advantage of anyone. After all, he's a top-tier celebrity. He only created the scandal for publicity. He didn't expect to be misunderstood, and he can't even explain himself clearly.

On the surface, Shi Long maintained his image, but in reality, he had begun to regret it and even felt somewhat wronged.

"Penny told me you'll be starring in this movie. Sometimes she seems a bit silly. If possible, I hope you can take good care of her in the upcoming film." Lin Qi glanced sideways at the girl who had run to the side, and the girl smiled at Lin Qi.

Shi Long quickly realized what he meant. "Of course, mentoring newcomers is something every veteran actor should do. Don't worry, Mr. Lin Qi."

Lin Qi nodded slightly, satisfied with Shi Long's attitude. He glanced at Shi Long's chest hair, which he was always proud of—it was a bit too thick. "Before today, I'd heard some rumors about you. You're not that difficult to approach..."

Shi Long was unaware of their current booth location and the change in their demeanor. From his appearance, Shi Long still gave off a very imposing aura; his body was strong, and his broad back gave people a sense of invincibility.

His hair, soaked and matted with water, lay scattered around his face; his chest was covered in chest hair; and his body and limbs were covered in body hair. He was as strong as a bear! But if there were a mirror nearby, he would see that this strong man was bowing his head and bending over in front of Lin Qi, his relaxed brows revealing a kind of cowardly air.

Lin Qi, on the other hand, though he looked somewhat thin, stood there with his perfectly straight spine giving him an imposing presence, even though he wasn't particularly strong or tall, and exuded a sharp, indomitable aura. "If there's an opportunity, perhaps we can collaborate!" Lin Qi extended his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Shi Long. I have some matters to attend to and must leave early. I hope you have a pleasant trip in York State!"

When Lin Qi was about to leave, Shi Long paused again. Such an opportunity was rare, and he was unwilling to let it slip away. Moreover, Lin Qi had mentioned that there was still a chance for them to cooperate, which made him even more unwilling to miss it.

If I miss this opportunity, where will I find Lin Qi next time? "Mr. Lin Qi, if you have time, we can sit down and chat tonight?" Shi Long invited. "I brought a cook with me; he has a special skill that might interest you!"

Lin Qi simply smiled politely, "No need to trouble yourself, I'm having dinner with the governor tonight..."

After declining Shi Long's invitation, the two went back into the hotel. Penny took Lin Qi's hand. Young girls are always full of energy. Watching her skip and jump around was quite pleasing to the eye.

"How can I thank you?" the girl asked, looking at him with eyes full of gratitude.

You should know that what happened to her today was actually very desperate for her. She ran away not to look for opportunities, but simply to escape and accept this despair.

But the appearance of just one person changed everything. What seemed like an apocalypse to the girl was utterly insignificant in front of Lin Qi. He didn't even need to make a direct negotiation, nor did he need to make any indirect moves to resolve the situation.

As long as he stands here, standing beside her, it represents an attitude that no one can resist!

From childhood to adulthood, perhaps only a father can provide a girl with such a reliable sense of security when she is young.

It was clear from the somewhat evasive and annoyed look in Shi Long's eyes that Shi Long had lost interest in her. Not only Shi Long, but after today, very few people in the entire entertainment industry were interested in her. Unless the media reported that she and Lin Qi had broken up, those fools would not risk provoking Lin Qi, a Youth Leader, to pursue a girl.

Lin Qi rolled up his sleeves. "Study hard, act well, and strive to become..."

"Hmm..."

The girl skipped and jumped into his arms, covering his mouth with her kiss. Good heavens, are girls these days so unrestrained?

Later that evening, when Lin Qi met with the governor, the governor looked at him with a strange expression. "You..." he didn't know how to express himself because Lin Qi had a cut on his lip.

Lin Qi's eyes twitched twice. He touched the crack on his lip; damn, he'd been bitten.

His expression made the governor realize something, and the latter sighed softly, then said with a smile, "Youth is really wonderful. I was like that when I was young too. Girls all liked me, and they even fought over who would be my girlfriend..."

The small talk ended there. The governor was good at bridging the gap and easing the awkward atmosphere. He then changed the subject, "Mr. Lin Qi, I've noticed some of your speeches in public. The most impressive one is your statement that ' the Federal needs to win,' and that has been proven true."

"I am amazed that you have such incredible insight at such a young age; it's truly enviable."

He paused briefly, then asked, "The Federal needs a victory to restart our development and future, so what about York State?"

What changes does York State need to alter our current situation?