While Lin Qi and Catherine were discussing education, the president was also sitting with his trusted confidants and staff, discussing the same issue.
The atmosphere was harmonious. After nearly half a year of steady transition, his own people had been installed in all the important positions in the Federal Government, and the president had truly taken control of the country.
Cold air poured from the vents, keeping the room at a pleasant temperature. The gentlemen sat or stood around the president, their eyes fixed on him.
"...Next, we have three directions: education, healthcare, and social security!"
The president's words were anything but casual. Just then, the door opened, and everyone turned to look. Mr. Truman walked in carrying a briefcase.
"There was a bit of traffic." He was late, so he needed an excuse.
The president glanced at his watch. "It only takes fifteen minutes to get here from your place."
"But there was a bit of traffic." He found a place to sit. The president did not pursue the matter. He was only late, after all.
He took the coffee handed to him by a staff member, said thank you, and then asked, "Where were we?"
"We were just discussing the three major reforms. We have to choose one path to take." The president's attitude was resolute; he was not joking.
The Federation's three major reforms were education, healthcare, and social security. All three were riddled with problems and urgently needed to change.
But with so many interests involved, no change could be implemented easily. It might even provoke attacks from those whose interests were harmed.
Seeing that Mr. Truman had nothing to say, the president continued from where he had left off. "Every president before us has talked about these issues, but no one has ever managed to