Darkstone Code
Chapter 263 - 0261 Empty Talk and Practical Action

Chapter 263: 0261 Empty Talk and Practical Action

Severa, while confirming she could accompany Lynch to the event, arranged for someone to investigate Lynch’s specific identity and whether he had received an invitation to the President’s event.

Such investigations for forces at a certain level might be as simple as making a phone call.

Severa soon received a satisfactory answer from the person she consulted: Mr. Lynch from Sabin City indeed received an invitation to the President’s celebration event, inviting him to participate with a female companion.

Incidentally, Severa also briefly understood Lynch’s current business affairs and why he was able to receive the President’s invitation.

This curiosity quickly dissipated after learning about Lynch’s current industries—the reason was simple, too inconspicuous to spark Severa’s interest.

For a girl like her, family discussions are mostly about substantial businesses. A small company like Lynch’s, potentially not even worth tens of millions, is something she doesn’t even want to know more about.

Regarding starting from scratch, nobody cares; the beggars on the street also started from scratch, so did the sidewalk car washers carrying a tattered bucket and cloth, yet people never pay attention to them.

People first care about how much money he has, and then become interested in what he did and how he did it. They are eager to learn "successful" experiences, rather than the ones that failed.

However, overall, this is a good opportunity.

On the day this was confirmed, Lynch purchased a ticket to Bupen, and he would probably arrive by tomorrow morning or noon.

Honestly, Federation’s current transportation is truly inconvenient, leading Lynch to consider investing in companies developing airplanes, allowing him to be among the first to enjoy air travel.

After arranging other work, Lynch traveled alone to Bupen, and only arrived in the afternoon of the following day, which was about three hours later than planned.

The specific reason was the train captain suddenly felt sleepy last night and stopped at a small station for over four hours to rest. Fortunately, this impromptu stop didn’t offer any opportunities for potential bandits, and just when Lynch was nervous, the train finally restarted.

Even though the world has started entering the era of civilization, many things that existed only in the past still persist; barbarism hasn’t completely faded.

After arriving in Bupen, Lynch took a car sent to greet him to the Bupen Hotel, which was the designated lodging place for guests attending the event.

At the Bupen Hotel, Lynch met Severa with her luggage. She was a very beautiful girl, most children born into upper-class families aren’t ugly; even if not outstanding, they are relatively ordinary at the very least.

The power and wealth they possess allow them to select the best genes to breed the next generation; Severa is such a girl, a combination of excellent genes from both parents.

She looked about five feet eight inches (approximately 170 cm) tall, with golden-brown hair, deep blue eyes, very delicate features, and fair skin.

She wore a hat made of ermine fur and a white fur coat, making her look as clean as an elf in the snow!

A rather perfect girl, at least an impressive one.

Upon seeing Lynch, she waved at him, surprised as well, saying, "You’re more handsome than those photos in the newspapers!"

Lynch reached out and shook her hand, which was long, soft, and very well maintained. Lynch was surprised that she had no long nails and wore no nail polish, recently becoming popular.

"You’re very beautiful too, Miss Severa."

"Call me Rella, we talked about this on the phone!" Perhaps given Lynch’s handsome appearance, Severa corrected an issue she hadn’t even considered.

Lynch smiled and called "Rella", then glanced at the luggage suitcase in her hand. Severa keenly caught Lynch’s gaze.

She half-turned her body, gesturing to lead Lynch into the hotel, explaining while walking, "The President’s celebration event has vehicles arranged to pick us up directly from here. At the time, someone will escort us from our rooms to the cars, and then we’ll head to the event venue."

"During this process, we cannot depart from other places or join the convoy midway. This is to protect the President’s safety, so we need to stay in a room for the next couple of days."

The girl spoke, seemingly indifferent, "Of course, if you think I’ll be sharing a bed with you, then you’re gravely mistaken."

A somewhat uninteresting joke, yet Lynch was not angry, finding little importance in such matters.

The two entered the elevator, where the girl extended her hand, "Can I see the invitation letter?"

"Of course!" Lynch handed over the invitation letter, and after reviewing it, the girl pressed a button for a floor before returning the invitation to Lynch, explaining, "Actually, starting now, we’re already in the pre-event activities."

"It specifies our residing floor and designated dining places. Tonight, we’ll meet some of the guests invited by the President to participate in the celebration. If there’s anyone you’re interested in, you can chat with them, which also warms things up for the event."

For events held by the President, invitees come from all over the country and even abroad. Most people may have only heard each other’s names but haven’t come to know them.

If they aren’t given the opportunity to meet before the event, it might lead to a cold atmosphere during the event—people unwilling to embarrass themselves in public, among media, and in front of the President, choosing topics more cautiously along with their conversation subjects.

This results in a cold scene where people merely stand around, leaving the consolidated event devoid of vitality.

Thus, a prior warming session resembling a meet-up like this is necessary, allowing those who have briefly interacted to quickly form circles, showcasing an orderly yet lively scene.

The two were led to their room by a waiter clearly disguised as an FBI investigator. As for why the identity of this waiter was immediately apparent, it was likely because of the Federation’s people’s specialty, and the investigators’ inherent aura they couldn’t conceal.

Often when arranging undercover tasks, because these matters inevitably require finding those who meet their criteria, newly joined or student individuals take on undercover roles. These individuals yet to emit the arrogance within them aren’t easily exposed.

For example, Wood who was undercover by Lynch’s side, earnestly studying.

After entering the room, the girl allocated rooms for both of them within a suite encompassing enough bedrooms, a living room, and a study. Upon completing these tasks, she requested Lynch to showcase the clothes he brought.

When she saw Lynch only brought two sets of clothes, she couldn’t help but complain slightly, "You need to prepare at least four to five sets of clothes along with accessories; the outfit you wore today cannot be worn again before the event finishes..."

The girl earnestly looked at Lynch, suddenly asking, "You don’t think I..." She made a chirping gesture, "...am noisy, do you?"

Lynch shook his head, "That’s also why I invited you. I haven’t attended such events before; I need someone knowledgeable to assist me."

The girl sighed in relief, "Next, we’ll make you two new sets of clothes. Your dark-colored outfit among the ones brought is great, we’ll keep it for the event day, but you’re missing two sets for interacting with others while at the hotel."

"Fortunately, none of this is an issue. I’ll have a tailor come over soon, and a designer design a look for you!" Her face brimmed with a smile, "You look really outdated right now!"

In the subsequent time, Lynch became like a doll in the girl’s hands, rapidly changing under her influence, and becoming radiant.

The designer Severa found was among the best batch in Bupen and the entire Federation; he effortlessly identified Lynch’s traits.

In the words of this Tony teacher, youth and handsomeness are Lynch’s greatest strengths, which is what he ought to showcase.

Low-profile and stable don’t suit the occasion they’re about to attend. People won’t remember him for his compose and steadiness but will easily forget him.

However, people would remember an outstanding young man for his marked charisma at the President’s event, standing out, gaining admiration.

By dinner time Lynch had completed his transformation. After dining in the hall, they exchanged business cards with several notable people, some frequently appearing on television.

With the girl’s help, Lynch smoothly broke ground among these individuals, especially upon knowing the girl’s father was Mr. Wardrick, their attitude towards Lynch and the girl became more enthusiastic.

Such socializing continued until nine-thirty in the evening when people returned to their rooms, and this scenario would persist for another day.

The situation the next day was similar to that evening, with breakfast consumed in their own rooms, while lunch and dinner were in the restaurant.

During dining, they would head to nearby bars or lounges afterward, having casual discussions, prompting Lynch to recall a philosopher’s commentary on upper-class socializing — they never engage in practical activities; their sole occupation is standing together, bragging about each other, speaking nonsense of no societal value to highlight their noble nature. More absurd is that this group who doesn’t labor always demands that laborers follow their methods for working!