Chapter 1264 - That Is Not My Hometown (1/2)

It was the most luxurious banquet hall in the entire Xin, and it usually hosted the most prestigious events of the country. In addition to state banquets that were usually sponsored by Future Group, private functions or business functions must pay a daunting twenty million Xin New dollars to rent the venue.

Based on the current international influence of Xin and the Earth Defense Alliance, the banquet held here at this moment was probably one of the most influential events in the world. It was even comparable to a state banquet of the Capitol. Perhaps the dishes available were not the finest delicacies, but outside the dinner itself, the decisions made at the event dictated the future direction of the world.

“Haha, President Zhang, congratulations!” A man in a suit came forward and congratulated him.

“It seems that God is destined to let Xin continue to prosper, because every citizen of Xin has made the right choice.” In a black evening gown, a representative of a community raised her glass with a smile and offered her congratulatory words.

President Zhang smiled humbly to the praising words and leaft the most graceful image he could to the honorable guest. However, the corner of his mouthed curved up and the flush on his face showed off the proudness in his mind.

This victory came very easily and could even be described as expected.

However, even knowing this point, the little vanity in people’s minds was still fulfilled.

Who would have thought that the person who lived in exile in New Zealand four years ago turned out to be the revolutionary leader of Xin, and he was pushed to the throne of the president?

Of course, obviously not everyone was satisfied with this result.

The oppositions that were invited stood at the corners of the banquet hall. They gazed at Zhang Yaping, who received all the compliments in the world, with envy and jealousy in their eyes. They whispered and mocked.

“You just found the right person. What’s there to be proud of.”

“Just a puppet…”

“Humph! When I become president, the first thing I’ll do is to end the monopoly of Future Group on Xin’s economy. The second thing I’ll do is to take back the national defense and intelligence power from Celestial Trade. An enterprise is running the country, how dare…” The more extreme voices were gnashing their teeth while spewing their political aspirations to the members of their party.

Occasionally, the guests that heard their words would just laugh and joke.

“That’s why you will never be president.”

The man’s face turned red with anger, but he looked away instead.

Obviously, when he said these words, he also clearly knew that.

As long as Xin continued to prosper, these claims would only be a reality in his dreams…

In addition to the few complaints, the main theme of the entire banquet was positive and uplifting.

The melodious symphony echoed in every corner of the hall, and the courteous waiters walked through the seats to pour wine to the goblets on the long tables.

There was commotion at the entrance of the banquet hall from time to time, and the guests in the banquet hall would cast their attention to the door from time to time.

In addition to those that were important and distinguishable, the ambassadors of some superpowers, the ministers of a member state of the Earth Defense Alliance, the generals and presidents of the vassal states of Moro, Country F, and Madagascar were all invited… …

To the visiting guests, the people welcoming and the people being welcomed were all quite grand. Since the visit would set the foundation for the two countries’ diplomatic relations for the next four years, the extravagance was justified.

“Welcome, Mr. Kerry.” Looking at the man who just entered hall, Zhang Yaping’s expression looked slightly surprised, but soon he smiled naturally and extended his right hand, “it’s an honor of the UA to have such an outstanding secretary of state like yourself.”

“Thank you,” Although Kerry was not pleased with such praise, he still responded with a smile. “On behalf of the UA government, I congratulate you on your election. I hope to work with you to safeguard the peace of the world in the next four years, and cooperate in a wider field…”

After he finished the lines he wanted to say, Kerry smiled and politely bowed to President Zhang. The crowd applauded around him as he let go of President Zhang’s hand and walked into the hall.

…

On the elevator to the banquet hall, Jiang Chen gently held Ayesha’s hand. He looked at the bustling crowd, as well as the anchors stopped by the police and army on the lawn outside the floor-to-ceiling window, then recited.

“If Paradise be on this earth, Damascus ’tis and none but she;