Darkstone Code

Chapter 1344: Chapter 1343: Clearly, Being Articulate Matters

The same graduation ceremony, a graduation ceremony a few days ago, will become a lifelong regret for many people.

But today’s graduation ceremony will be a classic cherished by many people for a lifetime!

Whenever someone turns facing Lynch, when they realize it’s Lynch, they stop a certain distance away and pause at the roadside.

They make way in the middle of the road for Lynch to walk.

Then, as Lynch is about to interact with them, they smile, slightly lower their heads to look at the ground, and say, "Good morning, Mr. Lynch," or "It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Lynch," and this is the reason people strive.

No one wants to become the person standing by the roadside, making way for others.

Lynch kindly and warmly nods and greets them. Sometimes when he encounters students from the student union or the Brotherhood and Sisterhood, he proactively shakes hands and chats with them.

Those who lead student organizations like the student union of Saint Harmony Academy, once they graduate, become the backbone of major companies.

It can be said they have been nurtured according to a certain template since childhood. As long as no accidents occur during their growth, many of them will eventually become the patriarch of a clan, the sect leader of an oligarchy, or even a controller of a consortium!

This is evident from Mr. Wardrick, who is the student council president of Saint Harmony Academy.

Anna is also a member of the student union, although she is not very important because she is not being groomed as an heir; she is just incidental...

Those favored by the Akiner Clan have all been well-known figures on campus.

But regardless of the past or today, they all fade in comparison to Lynch!

No one can look Lynch in the eye and say "Hello" because they are not worthy, no matter how excellent they are!

Lynch directly proceeds to the center of the event because so many people have come today, as is the case every year, the graduation ceremony of Saint Harmony Academy is often held in the stadium.

There is enough space there.

This is unlike ordinary schools, where they can accommodate everyone in the sports management area.

"Lynch... You finally arrived. I’ve been looking for you."

Just after Lynch exchanged some pleasantries with a few school board members, the principal spotted him.

"Sorry, I have some matters to discuss with Lynch alone..." The principal apologized for his actions first and then pulled Lynch to the side.

"You are quite familiar with the President, aren’t you?" the principal stared at him intently, waiting for his answer.

Just shortly before, the President’s office suddenly called him, saying the President heard today was the graduation ceremony, and he hoped to come and see.

The President himself is also a third-level member of Saint Harmony, and he indeed has the right to attend such a ceremony.

Although the call mentioned the President was attending the graduation ceremony as an alumnus of Saint Harmony Academy, who would really only see him as an alumnus?

These unexpected situations are beyond the principal’s expectations, and few people in the board know about it. Allegedly, the President wishes to attend this ceremony without "disturbing" others.

This is really absurd, but the school has no power to refuse, whether it is due to the consideration of the President’s identity — he is the President of the Federation!

Or considering that the President is a member of Saint Harmony—he is a third-level member, on par with Mr. Wardrick, who can influence the Federation’s economy!

Of course, this is actually a good thing for the school, but as the person to welcome the President and accompany him, some choices need to be made.

Coincidentally, there have been rumors outside that Lynch and the President have a good relationship. His ex-girlfriend, with his letter of introduction, completed a full internship year in the President’s Mansion.

Thus, it makes sense that they have a good relationship.

Having Lynch represent the school to welcome and entertain the President is also reasonable.

Lynch nodded, and then the principal breathed a sigh of relief, softly explained the entire incident, and then pleaded, "Please, I can’t think of a better way in a short time."

It’s not that he couldn’t think of anyone but rather there’s no better candidate than Lynch to lead this matter.

If Lynch hadn’t come, he would have had other candidates, such as some of the other third-level Saint Harmony members among today’s invited guests.

Lynch didn’t consider much and agreed.

This incident is somewhat unexpected.

The principal breathed a sigh of relief, apologized, and then went off to busy himself with other matters. He felt this incident was sudden, but actually not at all.

It’s only a year and a half away from the midterm election. From theory and social response, the President’s midterm election should not have any issues.

His current social approval rate is quite high, over sixty percent, which is already close to the top ten levels of approval in the Federation’s past midterm elections.

Generally, even if a President can get re-elected, it’s rare for the approval rate to exceed sixty percent during public opinion surveys before the midterm election.

So why didn’t it exceed, yet so many Presidents can be re-elected? This inevitably involves some... peculiar practices of Federation people regarding elections.

Like showing expressions of "whoever votes is a fool" during public opinion surveys, yet during the election, they think "since it’s my choice, I must support it no matter what," and cast their vote.

Such situations are really many; generally, unless it’s particularly low or the President is particularly incompetent, there won’t be big surprises.

However, routine is routine, there’s always a time for exceptions. To minimize these exceptions, the President has started to become more active recently.

Attending this year’s Saint Harmony graduation ceremony is one of them, which has a significant influence throughout the Federation.

Moreover, the key point is that all graduates, their parents, their mentors, the people they know, and the people around them are almost all high society people.

Gaining noticeable support from them may not be easy, but gaining favor is quite easy.

This kind of activity that doesn’t require spending funds or owing favors, he is still quite willing to participate in.

After all, he ascended to the position of President by virtue of his "ability"; he is not an incompetent politician. He knows when to make what choice to benefit himself the most!

As time goes by, more and more people gather on the stadium turf, which is indeed a challenge for the turf!

It’s important to know that to satisfy athletes with the sports process, the price per square meter of turf here is thirty-nine yuan. Today is such a graduation ceremony, at least several hundred, even up to thousands of square meters of turf need replacing!

Upon thinking it over, sometimes this society is really unfair!

"Soon the graduate representative’s speech will begin; shouldn’t we go inside?" Anna glanced at her watch, about fifteen minutes away from nine-thirty.

At this time, they should start preparing for the stage, but Lynch remained here.

Considering etiquette and needs, Lynch still accompanied Anna.

Lynch nodded in response, indicating he heard her.

Then he said, "Soon the President will arrive, we are in charge of the reception. If you encounter situations where you don’t know what to do, just watch me, I will remind you."

Anna hesitated for a moment, then became nervous but also a bit delighted.

After all, she is still young, and the President holds significant meaning for her.

"Do I... need to change clothes?" She asked, wearing a school uniform as she is also a graduate this year.

Lynch glanced up and down at her, shook his head, "Like this, it’s fine."

Not long after speaking, a long convoy approached from afar. After the vehicles in the front stopped, a large group of people got off, all Special Agent security personnel responsible for safety.

They are responsible for the President’s security.

Among them, someone approached Lynch and Anna as if they didn’t know Lynch is a senior advisor of the Security Committee, they even checked his credentials.

His status as a senior advisor in the Security Committee is known by quite a few, the Economic Security Office belongs to a newly established department, and its power is great.

They can conduct secret investigations and evidence collection on any business institution and business activity, although this is a department with great power, its degree of control is also high.

Neither Congress nor capitalists wish there to be an institution that investigates their business activities anytime, anywhere.

Thus, wanting to utilize this department and the power in hand to do some convenient things is very difficult.

If the Security Committee doesn’t notify him to work, he won’t proactively pay attention to his work, gaining peace.

After confirming there are no dangerous individuals nearby, Car No. 1 parked at the school gate.

As soon as the President stepped out of the car, he smiled at Lynch, who approached him with Anna.

The two shook hands, the President said with a smile, "I didn’t expect they’d let you handle this job."

For the President, this was indeed quite a surprise; Lynch is also one of his main supportive forces.

With a massive political donation influence and social impact, able to solve many troubles for him, let alone their good personal relationship.

Lynch responded with a smile, "I defeated a large group of talents to grab this honor; their eyes are red with jealousy."

The President laughed heartily, not only shaking Lynch’s hand but also patting Lynch’s arm with the other hand, "You have a way with words and are very likable; no wonder everyone likes you."

Lynch seemed somewhat "naïve" and said, "Is it because I like to speak the truth?"

The President was even more delighted, "Conversing with you is always enjoyable; I know you’re trying to please me, but I truly am happy, at least I’m not an old man who attracts disdain."

Lynch appropriately expressed the President’s respectability and then introduced Anna.

Compared to Lynch’s ability and strength, which allows him to chat so engagingly with the President, Anna obviously seems much more reserved.

The President only said, "Thank you," and then walked inside alongside Lynch...