CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 0414 IGNORANT AND BARBARIC

At this moment, the Nagariel people should be happy and fortunate, at least they chose the right side.

After long negotiations, the Federation and the Nagariel United Kingdom signed a major contract where the Federation Government will help Nagariel develop its industrial base, build infrastructure, and even assist them in realizing some aspect of public education.

The entire society, looking at those amazing figures, slightly cooled in their admiration for the hero, shifted their attention from the naval fleet Commander-in-Chief’s handling to the issue of Nagariel’s large-scale development.

This time, whether it was the President or the ministers of various departments, they did not describe it as simply as before but explained the contents of these contracts in detail.

These contracts are not a "deal to sell out the nation," nor are they about using the Federation’s money to help Nagariel develop their country. The public needs to understand some of the details more thoroughly.

For example, the labor dispatch system and overseas employment, Nagariel will become a base for employment.

Compared to praising heroic figures, they are actually more concerned about when they can fill their stomachs and when opportunities will arise.

Currently, Nagariel is a good place.

Lynch has promoted it extensively in the early stages, and people have gradually started accepting what he said, such as the notion that Nagariel is full of gold.

The big contract stimulated the economy and market, and on the day the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the contract, the Federation’s financial market rose again, more stocks began to recover, and the outlook was excellent.

That evening, the President even appeared on television, telling the nation’s citizens that the contract signed with Nagariel will provide at least hundreds of thousands of jobs for Federation citizens overseas, possibly even more.

Moreover, this is just the Federation’s first step towards the world. As the Federation establishes more commercial cooperative relationships globally, as long as Federation people are willing to work, they will definitely have job opportunities.

The President’s speech was not emotional, and he himself was not overly excited, he just calmly used some data to narrate a future occurrence to the audience in front of the television.

But it was precisely such a demeanor that won the recognition of Federation citizens, giving the President his first peak in personal prestige since taking office.

In the view of some analytical institutions, the President’s chances of winning the election in a year and a half are very high, far higher than when he first took office six months ago.

Even within the Progressive Party, the party leader and chairman (committee chair) no longer say things like "capable people should take on more responsibility"—the true meaning being "those without ability should stop pretending."

The President’s expression of kindness and support to the military also reversed his disadvantage in party support rates, people no longer frequently discuss his failure in the last election and the losses it caused, some even believe his previous defeat was a strategic move.

They gracefully passed the most dangerous period, letting the Conservative Party take the fall for all failures, then they ushered in a new dawn and elevated the Federation to its peak.

When a person is down and unsuccessful, even if they speak truths, people will assume it is just the twisted soul beneath their ugly exterior struggling in dissatisfaction.

When a person starts heading towards success, even if they let out a fart during this process, people will analyze how this fart contributed to their success and cheer for it.

In such a leisurely evening, Lynch was invited to attend a small gathering hosted by Mr. Wardrick.

On one hand, Mr. Wardrick wanted to discuss some issues with him, and on the other, express some gratitude, albeit slightly, but gratitude nonetheless.

"During my discussions with Mr. Lynch..." and "Lynch said first..." such phrases that obviously praise Lynch played a critical role when Mr. Wardrick persuaded board members.

The consortium Mr. Wardrick belongs to is no longer the narrowly understood consortium—a terrible economic entity.

It has become a fully unfolded monster, with tentacles spread across every corner of society, deeply involved in both capital and politics.

These people naturally understood that in recent months, Lynch and Truman were at the core of everything, providing the President with the right choices, letting the President reach the end, and smile to the end.

Thus, when Mr. Wardrick mentioned Lynch while persuading these people, they had to take seriously what he said, eventually swaying them.

To place the consortium’s next stage of interest appeal on the international community, it was difficult to persuade those old stubborn ones, but he managed it, thus celebrating the occasion with a small cocktail party.

In Federation culture, success is something worth flaunting and must be flaunted, if a person achieves success and doesn’t know how to show off, it will bring confusion instead.

Federation culture is like this, even if Mr. Wardrick’s rivals know he’s flaunting at that moment, they would graciously retain their demeanor, smilingly saying "he deserves it."

"Mr. Lynch is here..."

Mr. Wardrick and his wife were chatting with an invited couple, today’s cocktail party was held at their estate, the atmosphere was relatively relaxed, the invited were his close partners and friends, each brought a female companion.

Mr. Wardrick seemed not to hear and continued keeping his smile, chatting with the couple in front of him. After roughly three to five sentences, the other party politely ended the conversation first, and then Mr. Wardrick excused himself.

Walking in the corridor, Mr. Wardrick’s wife curiously asked, "You value this young man highly?"

"So could he possibly become our daughter’s husband?", his wife asked another question.

This question brought a subtle change to Mr. Wardrick’s expression, "The possibility is low, but not entirely impossible."

"I thought you would say ’he will’ or ’it’s highly likely,’ you value him highly!"

As they pass through the long corridor and stand by the door at the end, Mr. Wardrick took the initiative to put his hand on the door handle, giving it a turn, "This depends on how quickly he develops, but I think it still needs some time, though our daughter can’t wait that long."

Saying this, he opened the door and made a gentlemanly gesture for ladies first, his wife passed through with a smile and waited for him on the other side.

"Lynch has many good ideas, but you know, the world never lacks young people with such ideas."

"Those young scientists think even more than Lynch, some of their ideas and inventions can directly change the world."

"For Lynch to become Severa’s husband, first he must have a status and influence similar to ours and other things."

Lynch’s influence is confined to a very narrow level, beyond this level his influence is useless, for instance, if he suggested some business strategies to those consortia, the board would take his words as insignificant.

Only when he raises suggestions about international relations, the board members of the consortium would consider seriously, but still not absolutely trust.

His foundation is too shallow, saying this might be very harsh for many more ordinary people, and seems like an impossible task.

But the Federation does have such people, for instance, Mr. Wardrick himself, whoever he mentions opinions or suggestions to, the opposing party would seriously contemplate and respond, regardless of whether he is adept at the matters he raised.

People value his views, not deciding to listen or ignore based on whether he knows or is adept at something, this is the immense influence that works at all times.

This is the gap, besides this, there are social status, political influence, etc., and among these factors, wealth instead becomes the last.

"You’re making things difficult for him!", Mr. Wardrick’s wife remarked with a suppressed giggle.

Mr. Wardrick slightly shook his head, "For people like us, life is just a business!"

Outside the manor’s door, Lynch turned at the sound of the door opening, revealing his smile that hardly arouses distaste, "Good evening, Mr. Wardrick, and Mrs. Wardrick!"

"Good evening..."

The two gentlemen shook hands and walked into the room together.

Mr. Wardrick’s estate is large, it symbolizes deep-rooted heritage.

Having a vast estate in the core area of Bupen to host a cocktail party in a side hall of the estate, this heritage certainly can’t be matched by those who only host parties in hotels, this is one reason for thinking Lynch still needs effort.

"I read today’s newspaper...", on the way to the side hall, the two gentlemen naturally began discussing some events of the day, "In some time, the group plans to send a team to Nagariel for on-site inspection, do you have any suggestions?"

"Suggestions...", Lynch chuckled lightly, "Preferably don’t send employees with marital discord to that place, for some, it’s hell, but for others, it’s heaven."

"Up to now, they still practice polygamy, as long as the men have the capability, they can marry as many wives as they want!"

Mr. Wardrick’s wife couldn’t help but remark, "How ignorant!"

Mr. Wardrick grinned, "Indeed, quite barbarous!"