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In the Baylor Federation, according to official statements, the greatest authority lay first with the Chief Justice of the city courts, who represented law and justice.
Next were the speakers of the two state houses, followed by the legislators. They could fight for some policy support for a city on the political stage that spanned the entire state, and even enact some local laws and regulations; only they could do this.
Then there were the mayors. Officially, the mayor's power was limited to managing the development of a city. They were simply a manager elected by the citizens of a city to serve the people.
Look, even at times like these, proud citizens wouldn't even call him mayor, they would just call him a city manager.
But in reality, such official statements were never reliable, just like the promises made by the president, who was also a member of the Conservative Party, before taking office to complete medical and educational reforms. People couldn't take such words seriously, although they really hoped they were true and these words also sounded good.
In a city, the mayor held the greatest power. Although they were indeed a manager elected by the people, they controlled every aspect of a city. To maintain the dignity of the people and to give these foolish citizens a sense of participation and honor, making them continue to support the mayor's administration, politicians would say that power was temporarily handed over to the mayor by the people.
It was such a touching and stirring statement.
When a city's unquestionable prominent figure praised a specific individual in public, it was definitely not just a casual act; it undoubtedly carried political significance.
Many people would say not to overinterpret the behavior of a politician, but in fact, it was not that people wanted to overinterpret, it was that politicians always use this method to express deeper meanings, which made it impossible for people not to overinterpret.
A striking young man could always effortlessly capture the favor of those around him, complemented by a subtle touch of shyness gracing his features. His smile, tinged with bashfulness, invariably dissolved any hint of aggression from his face and demeanor, eliciting affection from all who encountered him.
Especially for those who had already achieved some success, mentoring younger generations was something they liked to do. Everyone had a gene in their bodies to be a good mentor. When they encountered a good student, this gene would erupt.
Then someone echoed and praised Lynch's recent achievements. Many of them knew Lynch. It wasn't difficult to find something to talk about, whether from newspapers or from friends.
These people, while echoing, looked at the mayor or Lynch with friendly smiles on their faces. The sincerity in their smiles could even move people to tears.
Another core figure in today's reception, the aide to the governor, looked at Lynch with surprise, then at the mayor before quickly turning his gaze back to Lynch. He even reached out and patted his arm. "I thought the Lynch you mentioned would be a middle-aged man."
Just as there were always people saying not to overinterpret the behavior of politicians, but at that moment, the governor's aides weren't really expressing genuine surprise at Lynch's youthfulness, but rather were conveying an attitude, an attitude of Lynch being favored by him or even the governor.
"He has achieved such remarkable success at such a young age; he's truly an extraordinary young man. Both the governor and I really like him!" — That was what he wanted to convey, along with the content that was overinterpreted.
Of course, if these contents were reversed, it would be a disaster. For instance, saying, "I thought you would be younger," the implication behind such a statement was, "Only immature young people would do something so foolish; you've lived long enough to know better."
Regardless, setting aside this opportunity to exercise one's ability to read between the lines, Lynch nodded slightly to express his humility and respect towards the other party.
Next came the more normal conversation. The aide mentioned something related to the Second-Hand Goods Auction that Lynch was currently organizing: "I've heard about this matter, and my colleagues and I have been paying attention for some time. I've also seen your reports."
He paused here, giving Lynch and others some time to understand his message, then continued, "The governor is very interested in the constructive ideas you've proposed, and he's pleased with how well the recent auctions have been organized. I've heard the transaction volumes have been quite satisfactory."
"Yes…" Lynch nodded. Until now, neither the others nor this aide had introduced himself to Lynch, so Lynch could only nod his head in response.
"That's great." The aide lightly held Lynch's arm and looked at the others. "I don't know if you all are aware, but I have to say this is a very good idea and concept."
"Currently, under the leadership of our 'Iron Wall President,' it's clear that the federation has encountered some challenges. These difficulties extend beyond our own experiences; the entire federal society is facing a challenging period."
"At this time, we should set aside prejudices, look further ahead, unite together, and overcome these challenges together."
He timely let go of his hand, and Lynch also voluntarily stepped aside. At this moment, he faintly understood what was happening, while the governor's aide continued speaking.
"Mr. Lynch has found a new method for us with his astonishing way of thinking at such a young age. While alleviating the pressure on the people and reducing their living expenses, he has also pursued his own interests."
"Even Mr. Governor is very appreciative of this. He believes that there should be more people like Mr. Lynch here who can help us and our people through the current difficulties, rather than leeching off the people."
He paused once more, then raised a finger—definitely not the middle one. "Gentlemen, please understand, challenges affect not only ordinary people but also us."
"Only through unity can we overcome difficulties…"
Standing in the crowd, Lynch held a glass of wine and watched as the mayor and the governor's aide faced the participants, saying some high-sounding words. He gradually understood some things.
This was related to what Ferrall talked about last time regarding the Listoan Group and their group CEO's attitude. During the casual conversation, Ferrall mentioned in passing about some displeasure between Neo, the CEO of Listoan, and the mayor.
Later, Lynch flipped through the newspaper and found some information related to the Listoan Group. It was a conglomerate spanning three cities but headquartered in Sabin City.
The Listoan Group primarily earned revenue from both the clothing and food sectors. With ownership of over a hundred unique clothing brands and a nationwide presence of multiple fast-food and restaurant chains, totaling more than a hundred stores, they made significant tax contributions to Sabin City annually.
However, they had begun to align themselves with the conservative party. Following the escalation of conflict between Neo and the Mayor, the mayor reported the incident to the upper echelons of the Progressive Party. Internally, the party believed that the mayor was not at fault; rather, Listoan was seen as being too greedy.
To avoid the mayor's authority and prestige being affected by Listoan's problems, and also to serve as a warning to Neo and his people, the governor's aide suddenly visited Sabin City and used Lynch's second-hand goods auction as an example to bring up the need and necessity for "unity".
This was a warning to the Listoan Group that if they didn't "unite" with them soon, the one who would be abandoned would not be the mayor but the Listoan Group.
In the crowd, Lynch's face bore a joyful and excited smile as he continued to taste the wine. He knew he had drunk a bit too much, and the alcohol was starting to affect his perception of the world, making him feel a bit dizzy. But he couldn't deny that he enjoyed this feeling.
He enjoyed the feeling of being part of the game, where everyone around him became participants. He might not be famous now, but he believed he would eventually advance to the "finals," where he would compete on the most prestigious and glamorous stage with top politicians and capitalists. That would surely be very interesting.
Playing alone was too boring. Only by engaging in this kind of competition could life have more flavor and color!
In the "game" initiated by Lynch, there was no trace of Lynch anymore. His current status, wealth, and class were not enough to participate in this level of competition. However, he didn't have to worry about getting implicated. The governor's aide had said it himself: the governor liked Lynch and his business.
At least for a short time, he didn't need to worry about someone trying to sabotage him.
Just as Lynch was gradually being "excluded" to the outer circle of the group, someone holding a glass of wine approached him. "I'm very interested in your current business. May I ask, do you accept investments?"
When some people around heard this, their attention immediately shifted from the core of the circle back to Lynch and the person beside him. Lynch glanced at the person unexpectedly and nodded.
They naturally assumed Lynch wouldn't agree, as any profitable business would be best operated alone. Besides, Lynch was still young and might have some youthful temper.
But to their surprise, Lynch nodded, causing some of the people around to become restless. A business that even the governor praised was no longer just about making money; it had very important political value.
Lynch found these people very lovely. He had been considering how to quickly get funds to support his business plan, but unexpectedly, someone immediately came to offer money.Please vote for this novel at https://www.novelupdates.com/series/blackstone-code/There are advance chapters available nowAccess will be granted 24 hours after the donationTier 1: 7 Advance chapters Link
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