My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 2030: Retaliation
If a person does not have a goal to strive for, it feels as if they are a soulless walking corpse.
"Since father has such determination, daring to go against the world to achieve his lifelong wish, then there is no obstacle worth fearing. Although having the support of the people is beneficial for the situation, in the struggle for power, the critical elements are never public opinion but strength and opportunity!
Even if the whole world opposes you, what does it matter? As long as you possess overwhelming strength and win in the end, then it’s the victor who becomes king and the defeated who becomes the outlaw. How history is written is in the hands of those in power. As for the anger of the people, as long as the new country you provide is stronger than before, allowing them to live better, live and work in peace, who cares who is in power? After all, the ones who are truly useful to the country are the ones they support."
Halian Ling Kong tilted his head deep in thought, his handsome and fair face exceptionally calm. His manner of speaking was as if discussing something that had nothing to do with him, so rational and steady, without a ripple, speaking of things that concerned the fate of a great nation yet was unmoved by the future that makes every politician’s blood boil.
Halian Jing, watching his calm and composed demeanor, couldn’t help but be amazed. Even though he, who had been immersed in the political arena for decades and long mastered the art of remaining unperturbed, couldn’t hide his excitement when thinking of the future blueprints, of becoming the master of the strongest nation in the world.
For a man’s life, isn’t such a dream the most exciting?
This child, however, can remain so indifferent, which is not just astonishing but terrifying. Could it be that even this cannot move his heart and stir his interest?
Halian Jing found that the more he got to know Ling Kong, the less he understood him. The young man’s mind was deep and unreachable, impossible to grasp, with no way of knowing what he was truly thinking, nor what mattered most to him!
"So, what you’re suggesting is not to overly worry about the pressure of public opinion?"
Ling Kong said slowly, "Rumors are the hardest to clarify; even if we present countless reasons and evidence, explaining to the public on television, some will still suspect it’s all for show, exploiting the issue, making things worse instead of better. Wasting energy here, trying to win back public opinion, is difficult and time-consuming and will constrain us, blocking our other actions."
"Indeed, now that the queen has acted first and seized the battlefield of public opinion, taking it back won’t be easy. Since she has taken the initiative, I must respond in kind!"
"Yes, instead of public opinion, I think finding a way to seize control of all the surface, underground, and aerial transport networks of the capital is more important, then expanding from that point, keeping the entire city firmly in our hands."
Halian Ling Kong’s eyes gleamed with cleverness.
"The Queen’s faction is currently focused on inciting public opinion and sentiment, attempting to tarnish father’s image and lose your support. They surely believe they have caught us off guard and expect us to immediately explain to the public, leaving no time for other matters. This is a good opportunity. We should directly abandon explanations and seize the city’s control while they are still off-guard! Even if we lose public support, obtaining this most crucial core city in the capital is undoubtedly a powerful aid in the fight against the Queen’s faction."
