Darkstone Code-Chapter 823 - 821: Persona

Many people outside the political arena often think that being able to squeeze beside Mr. President and become a member of the "President’s Faction" is a very meaningful thing.

In fact, it’s not. Every president will have very strong personal political colors. Once marked with the "President’s Faction" label, future development will be a bit difficult.

This involves many issues—political issues, position issues, factional issues, team issues...

The inside of the Progressive Party is not monolithic; it is also divided into several factions. Now, the "President’s Faction" is indeed in vogue, but what about the future?

When the president himself pats his butt and retires, what will remain for these people?

The most appropriate move for a successor upon taking office is to criticize the predecessor’s mistakes, even to attack without needing any definite reason. This has almost become a sort of ideologically correct practice.

Just like the current president, when he first took office, he fiercely criticized the political program and governance philosophy of the former president, suppressing the once highly recognized "Conservatism" into "Escapism."

He viewed the rapid development of society as "seeking good-looking reports while ignoring the dangers beneath economic growth."

There were even more accusations like "lying." The former president said he would complete educational reform, but actually, he didn’t succeed.

The former president said he would improve the welfare of the working class but only completed a small part.

Over eight years of governance, there would always be some errors, and these errors would be magnified to provide ammunition for the successor.

Thus, in the eyes of people now, they feel they were deceived by the former president for six years!

He can do this, and the successor can do this as well.

Wrong policies, wrong philosophies, wrong behaviors, wrong actions...

Politicians who already wield power might not pay attention to such attacks, but girls like Catherine usually end up as cannon fodder.

Just like those people who left the President’s Mansion with their belongings not long ago, they contributed six years of time and energy to this country.

People now won’t thank them but will be hostile to them, even due to the former president’s lawsuit, possibly branding them with some stigma, likely even making them the most inconspicuous accomplice.

Instead of being marked with the president’s stamp, struggling on the future political path, it’s better to detach early.

This doesn’t mean no one can succeed; just that these people are few and also have many supporting them! 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Catherine won’t have those supporters; except for Lynch, no one will support her, such a clean-background girl, in a short period. This destined she couldn’t walk this path.

"I don’t care about this at all. Didn’t you tell me before about my future plans, which don’t include the President’s Mansion!" Catherine stopped walking and looked at Lynch.

Sometimes people resent others arranging their life, like a music-loving eighteen-year-old being pushed to become a chef; his father even decided what the family’s first restaurant would be called.

Not many will like this feeling, but if the purpose of arrangement is to be closer to Lynch, she feels these may not be unacceptable.

Lynch nodded, stroked the girl’s face; she tilted her head, feeling the warmth in Lynch’s palm.

"You’ve had a fantastic start, recently as Mrs. Tracie took you on TV, leaving a profound impression on people. Next, we need to deepen those impressions."

Lynch looked at him, "What I’m doing is all to make us closer. If you’re tired of these, actually, we can stop doing them."

Catherine shook her head; sometimes she also considered whether such actions were valuable or meaningful.

Later, she felt they were. Actually, since Lynch’s rise, she knew as long as she asked, Lynch wouldn’t refuse any of her requests.

But she wouldn’t do that, just like she told her best friend, back in school she could pursue Lynch, and now entering society, she could pursue Lynch again.

In a sense, their relationship has transcended ordinary "lover" feelings, more like a transition period between love and kinship.

Though there are small bumps and hurdles, the future is bright.

Catherine didn’t object, Lynch took her hand, avoiding the reporters outside the gate, heading toward the backyard of the President’s Mansion.

Behind the President’s Mansion is a small garden used for the President and dignitaries to relax or discuss private matters.

At this moment, it is empty, and the air is filled with the unique freshness and musty smell of the grass and trees. The blue sky and warm sun, everything at the moment is perfect.

"Ferrari will resign in April or May..."

Catherine gradually got into the status, "Isn’t he doing well? I heard that under his governance, the employment rate in Sabin City has recovered quickly, and many say he’s doing a good job."

Lynch shook his head, "Who can sit in that position and whether they have the ability actually have nothing to do with each other."

"A cat, a dog, as long as they have a good owner, they can also become Mayor, Legislator, or even Governor!"

"After Ferrari resigns, the Governor’s nephew wants to sit in that position, or rather the Governor wants that position, so Ferrari must resign."

"He will definitely contact me; we previously had some transaction that hasn’t been agreed upon, and I plan to help you secure your first official job."

Lynch stopped, stood by a man-high green plant wall, looking at Catherine, "Sabin City Legislator; this starting point isn’t very high, but it’s just right for us."

He continued walking forward; in these issues, Catherine is still a "primary school student," even though she’s encountered various urgent national affairs these months.

But some interest exchanges that wouldn’t be written on paper still need education.

"Youth is your biggest capital; your future has infinite possibilities. But in politics, youth is also a small problem."

"Starting too high, rising too fast will trigger some unfriendly remarks."

"Sabin City isn’t a big city, completed with your one-year internship at the President’s Mansion, engaging in top-level national affairs, exchanging work experiences with Cabinet members and Mr. President..."

When Lynch mentioned "exchanging work experiences," Catherine couldn’t help but laugh.

"Lynch, I really just noticed how much you resemble those politicians!"

Lynch laughed indifferently, "This is the most basic political literacy, to learn to speak with skill."

"If you tell people you only helped big shots with coffee and scones, they’d think you are just a vase."

"But if you tell them you exchanged work experiences with all big shots, they’d value your opinions, respect your attitude."

"When we’re not authoritative, we need to relate ourselves to authority."

"While others respect authority, they might also slightly respect our attitude."

Catherine nodded thoughtfully; Lynch’s words gave her a refreshing feeling of clearing the fog.

These months, she has gained some things, but she herself couldn’t summarize into effective experience.

Now Lynch’s words made her understand part of it, for instance, "the art of speaking is part of politics."

Combined with previous materials, discussions among big shots in meetings, Catherine quickly figured out some of the keys.

Like people never talk about crime rates; they just mention solve rates.

Politicians won’t tell people how many incidents happen daily; they only tell them our solve rate has increased, spreading more safety in society.

The two continued walking.

"You have some precious and important experiences; additionally, I’ll find a way to manipulate it, and achieving the Sabin City Legislator position is definitely no problem."

"You need to utilize Mrs. Tracie’s influence in the feminist organizations, promoting yourself as Sabin City’s first female city legislator, and people will give you more attention..."

Lynch patiently taught Catherine how to correctly embark on a political career and how to take the first step after starting the career.

Actually, Catherine’s "persona" is very appealing.

People now when discussing politicians will unnaturally recall or talk about which political force the politician belongs to, having what kind of family background unreachable to ordinary people.

Catherine doesn’t have these; an ordinary Federation girl from the bottom of society.

Her mother still does some odd jobs, and her father is merely a warehouse Administrator, such an unprecedentedly real girl, is more easily recognized by the lower society, this is her advantage.

But this precisely is also her defect; she lacks political capital, lacks upward channels. Without Lynch, entering a political career, her lifetime to become a state Legislator would be miraculous.

More likely, staying in the Mayor’s position for entire life, then retire.

The traditional and conservative concept of politicians even now still believes women aren’t suitable for political paths, as their emotionality and weakness may ruin something, they won’t grant female politicians more aid, hence making it hard for women to go far in the political realm.

Fortunately, there’s Lynch to help her; other things might be uncertain, but entering Congress isn’t a problem.

Lynch chatted with Catherine for a while then left; he had other things to do today.

Those from Nagariel or Amelia Region who came to experience the Federation’s favorable environment tonight will set sail away from the Federation.

They stayed here for almost a month; the original plan was around two weeks, but because one of them had an Akumal, Lynch allowed them to stay longer.

Before they depart, Lynch wants to meet these people.

These people will become Lynch and Federation’s fanatical believers; they’ll return and promote everything they experienced here.

They will become a kind of trend, a kind of orientation!