716 A Million Times for You 78 (1/2)

Tuoba Rui would have done everything in his power to help if he were still the president.

Unfortunately, he was no longer the president.

Thus, he had no say in the major political decisions of the nation.

Lin Shishi, who was sitting beside Tuoba Gucheng, realized that her parents-in-law had fallen out because of the matter. Not wanting them to be upset, she said, ”Father, Mother, my family and I know how serious this matter is, but no matter what, we have to consider Gucheng's interests first above everything else. I've already spoken to my parents and persuaded them. We're all supportive of the nation's decision. That way, Gucheng won't be put in a spot.”

Tuoba Gucheng stared at Lin Shishi, filled with a mix of emotions. Shi Xiaoyu smiled and praised, ”Shishi is so understanding. It's a blessing to have you as our daughter-in-law.”

Pursing her lips, Lin Shishi said, ”This is only my duty. Since I've married Gucheng, his interests should be my first priority.”

Tuoba Rui turned beet red and stormed off in a huff.

”Mother, why does Father look so…” Lin Shishi blurted, finally popping the burning question she had.

”He's just too used to being the president and having a say in everything. He's just afraid of facing criticism from the public for leaving a citizen in the lurch. However, I'm sure most people can tell what's best for the nation. Things will blow over soon enough and the tongues will stop wagging online. Gucheng, don't make an exchange with those terrorists. You're the nation's leader now, and the nation's interests should be your top priority,” Shi Xiaoyu said.

He was sick of being told that he had to look at the bigger picture and consider the nation's interests first.

He had heard it umpteen times in the past few days.

He had a strong urge to curse back at them, ”To hell with the nation's interests!”

However, being the mature adult he was, he could completely control his emotions and keep his thoughts to himself.

He would never allow his heart to rule his head.

It was practically a torment to have no choice but to force himself to make a decision against his wishes.

He had a heavy burden on his shoulders and was the only hope the nation had.

He ought not to disappoint his citizens and to make every decision with the nation's best interests at heart.

”Gucheng, you'll make the correct decision, won't you?” Shi Xiaoyu asked.

”Yes.” He had forced that answer out of himself reluctantly with all his might.

Shi Xiaoyu smiled and said, ”I knew you wouldn't disappoint us.”

——

”Young Sir, we've nabbed Xu Baizhi and her husband, they're on a flight back now. We caught them at about five o'clock in the morning. The plane will arrive in our hangar at about four o'clock in the afternoon.”

Jin Qingyan lit up with joy and asked, ”Awesome, did you manage to find out anything from them?”

”No, they refuse to speak up.”

”I'll interrogate them myself.”

”Alright, I'll inform you once the plane touches down,” said Fan Shixin.

”Okay.”

Jin Qingyan waited patiently for the plane to arrive. At the same time, he was also waiting for the results of the negotiation.

Although the wait was grueling, he knew not to act rashly before receiving news of the results.

Time crawled by bit by bit.

There were only a few hours before the afternoon was to arrive.

The media finally reported the latest news of the results at three o'clock in the afternoon.