Incompetent Roar
"He agreed?"
The president, who was sunbathing, turned around and sat up from his deck chair on the balcony of his Presidential Office.
Humans are truly fascinating creatures.
Not long ago, people complained that the sun was too scorching. But now that it's only October and the weather has cooled down a bit, people are starting to sunbathe like crazy again, as if the human body can store solar energy to release in winter.
The beach was filled with young people dressed in cool clothes, and some of these fashion-forward young people even made headlines not long ago!
It seems that some young people held an unshaded beach party on a private beach. Regardless of gender, no one was allowed to wear anything on the beach except shoes. As a result, the event attracted many young people and was widely reported by the media.
Scenes that are not usually seen are everywhere here. At first, people were very excited. It seemed very exciting to openly watch girls who were not wearing clothes, but soon people found that it was not so interesting.
The excessive attention has led to a significant drop in the quality of girls coming here. With few pretty girls, people naturally find it boring.
Some ugly women who like to act strangely frequently appear and deliberately walk around in front of people, which is very disgusting.
Furthermore, an increasing number of tourists and media with binoculars appeared around the beach, to the point that the number of men participating in the activities on the beach far exceeded the number of women.
Of course, this is just one example. Even more serious is the case of forced sexual intercourse that occurred during this process, where a young man couldn't resist pouncing on a woman while she was swimming.
Although he was later caught, this resulted in only men remaining on the private beach.
This news caused quite a stir, not because of the specific case, but because of the traditional societal criticism of women appearing naked in public, which drew strong resistance from feminist organizations.
The two sides hurled insults and attacks at each other in the media. During this time, feminists also organized several unmasked marches to tell everyone that not wearing clothes is also a woman's inherent right, which gave people a good eye-opening experience.
It is said that the sponsors of these marches and the owner of the private beach they previously organized for nudist beach events are the same person.
In short, with the Federal economy recovering slightly, all sorts of interesting news have started to emerge again, unlike the previous period when reports focused on people starving to death or getting bored at home.
All sorts of "good news" brought a lot of smiles to the president's face, and his wrinkles seemed less noticeable.
He was wearing a shirt and a vest, with his coat hanging on a hanger, and he was lying on the deck chair.
The area above the chest is in the shadow of the eaves, while the rest of the body is in the sunlight.
At this moment, he stood up and took the initiative to hug Truman, his capable assistant who had helped him through the most difficult period. Now, his approval rating in opinion polls was soaring, and the party was becoming very harmonious.
The runners they previously fielded even started campaigning for the president – this was actually a political statement that he had given up competing with the president for the position, while also showing goodwill.
Of course, this kind of change is normal. The amount of money and manpower consumed in each election is not small. The capitalists behind the campaign runners cannot see any hope of victory, so they demand a halt.
Once that guy drops out of the race, the campaign funds will be returned to their account as per regulations, and there's no need to waste so much money and energy on an impossible goal.
Everything went so smoothly, all thanks to Truman's help, so he was naturally happy to hug Truman to show the friendship and relationship between them.
"He didn't agree!" Mr. Truman and the president parted ways quickly, and he found a place to sit down.
The Presidential Office faces a huge balcony, and the pure white floor-to-ceiling windows open to reveal the Presidential Palace's vast lawn.
The tender green color makes this place vibrant and refreshing. The occasional breeze still carries the last trace of summer's heat, but it also carries more of autumn's desolation and coolness.
It's a very pleasant season, with a comfortable temperature and wind.
"He'll definitely agree!" the president said with a smile, which could be considered encouragement.
Mr. Truman nodded casually, agreeing that it was only a matter of time; in fact, there were many ways to deal with such Small Country.
His previous ideas have changed somewhat under Lin Qi's actual actions. International relations have never been about personal relationships; they are simply a naked confrontation of strength.
From the confrontation with Gefra to the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nagaril, all of this was vividly demonstrated.
Previously, Gefra had been making things difficult for the Federal in some business negotiations, but after the defeat in the naval battle, they immediately abandoned their position, made concessions, and even provided more conveniences.
Ultimately, they were afraid the Federal would find an excuse to beat them up again.
Nagaril was the same; before the naval battle, it was useless in this and that, but after the naval battle, it lay down and let everyone do as they pleased. This is not about human relationships or diplomatic tactics; it is a manifestation of strength. So, if being gentle with that Diplomat doesn't work, then be tough.
Of course, this was not the main reason Mr. Truman came here. He was there to report on something else, "The Federal United Mining Group has discovered two open-pit mines in southeast Nagaril, one Gold Mine and the other a Bauxite Mine."
The president nodded, indicating he understood. "No iron or Copper Mine?"
His attention was clearly not on Gold Mine and Bauxite Mine. No matter what Gold Mine Federal Mining discovered, the Federal Government would only get tax revenue, while he personally would get nothing, unless Federal Mining people or people related to him would send him or his associates some Thank You Letter notes or something.
Therefore, compared to Gold Mine Mineral Deposit, which have little industrial value, and aluminum, which is not yet widely used, the President would prefer to discover iron and Copper Mine, which are essential for the country's industrial development.
Not long ago, Copper Mine mines in the Amelia Region were damaged, causing international Copper Mine ore prices to surge dramatically. Prices have not yet fully recovered. In the past six months, the Federal has spent a record amount on imports of Copper Mine ore and finished copper products, and this figure is expected to continue to rise.
It seems that the country's economic development has not yet recovered. Some people may not understand why they need to import large quantities of these raw metal ores. In fact, the progress and development of industrialization is the least visible to people.
If there is any good news in this regard at this time, it will have a positive effect on both the public and the Financial Market.
"They are still moving inwards. Some of the previous information about Nagaril's rich Mineral Deposit resources may be true, but this news may cause some... trouble, so I need to talk to you first."
"Trouble?" The president frowned. "Is there anything that can be called 'trouble' for us now?"
As the president spoke, a smile returned to his face. This was a feeling that the King of the Nagaril United Kingdom could never experience, as the president of a world-class, superpower.
He can look down on the leaders of most countries in the world; it's his right, and he doesn't think it will cause any trouble.
Mr. Truman was not as optimistic as the President. "The Copper Mine in the Amelia Region have not yet resumed production, and the demand for copper in Gefra has increased. They may ask to jointly develop the Mineral Deposit resources in Nagaril with us, or to buy Copper Mine ore directly from us at a relatively low price."
This is an argument supported by evidence. With so many new projects underway in Gefra, basic industrial raw materials such as iron and copper are indispensable, yet they are in short supply.
Adding to Lin Qi's own ideas about indirect control of the Amelia Region, it's highly likely that Gefra Emperor will use the condition of allowing them to intervene in the security situation of the Amelia Region as a way to try to get some support from Nagaril.
Regardless of whether the Ruling Class of the Federal has already regarded Nagaril as its own backyard, on the surface they are still two independent and sovereign countries with equal diplomatic relations. If Gefra makes a formal diplomatic note to Nagaril, the Nagaril People may not refuse.
The strategists in the International Affairs/Policy Research Office believed that Gefra Emperor was likely to propose a swap to gain the upper hand, which was a more acceptable approach. As for Nagaril, no one cared about his attitude.
After listening, the president nodded slightly. "Then what should I do?"
"We can sell ore if we discover Copper Mine, but we absolutely cannot let them interfere with the development of Nagaril. That's the bottom line."
"Price is negotiable, but our stance must remain firm!"
Less than a week later, the whole world knew the news: unexplored Gold Mine and Bauxite Mine had been discovered in Nagaril, and rumors about rich Mineral Deposit hidden beneath Nagaril were once again rampant.
Geographical survey and exploration teams from many countries, including some natural science researchers, have applied to the Central Government of Nagaril, hoping to conduct natural research work within Nagaril. Of course, they also consulted the Federal, indicating that if they discover mineral veins, they would only charge a small fee, with the primary purpose being the study of nature.
And this news naturally came to the attention of Gefra Emperor.
Compared to the smiling Federal President who basks in the sun every day, Gefra Emperor was like a loaf of bread—big in appearance but full of resentment.
And as the fermentation time went on longer and longer, the gas in his stomach increased, and he was about to explode with anger.
"Why, why is the Amelia Region still unstable, while those thieves in the Federal have been dealt a winning hand?"
In the Ruler's Hall, Gefra Emperor's roar once again echoed throughout the palace!