CHAPTER 388: 387 PRESIDENT AS

Bai Qingtian opened the car door for Bai Cangqiong, letting his father get into the car.

Before getting in, Bai Cangqiong squinted at Bai Qingtian with a serious expression, even his gaze carried a hint of warning,

"Perhaps this is an era that belongs to the young people, but never forget, without us, the older generation, where would your current stability and pretensions come from?"

"Father is right to teach me."

"Qingtian, regardless of what Wen Nian does, I need you to be clear in your mind, you were born into the Bai Family, and you should bear all the honor and disgrace of the Bai Family. I absolutely won’t allow you to follow Wen Nian’s example and engage in such ludicrous acts!"

"..." Bai Qingtian took a deep breath, raised his head, and smiled at his father, "Father, rest assured."

It was just envy, that’s all, nothing more.

Bai Cangqiong got into the car.

"Mother, please get in the car."

Mrs. Bai glanced at Bai Qingtian with some hidden concern but didn’t say anything and got into the car.

Bai Qingtian had driven himself there; after the driver started the car, he walked towards where he had parked his own vehicle.

Following the example of the young President Wen Nian, eager families had already begun to groom their own sons.

When Wen Nian was reelected for two terms as President, these highly esteemed and prestigious families became even more impatient.

Bai Qingtian drove, his hand resting on the car door, light brown sunglasses perched on his nose bridge...

"Wen Nian, oh Wen Nian... Being so outstanding, it really does harm others significantly."

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Upon returning to the President Mansion, Wen Nian immediately convened a meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President’s Secretariat, and the Ministry of Defense.

What Qu Yu had mentioned about citizens from G country being stranded in M country wasn’t just about Xiaoer and Song Lili and Zhongli Wuzhi going to M country; in reality, a large group of expatriates had not yet evacuated from M country.

"First, let our consulate’s ambassador notify all our nationals and expatriates in M to return immediately."

"Second, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of M country to initiate first-step negotiations and permit our rescue troops to enter Caesar and carry out the rescue."

"Your Excellency,"

Minister Bu Sheng interrupted Wen Nian’s words, expressing his doubts,

"Given the current situation in M country, the chances that they’ll permit our army to perform a rescue are slim... The government there is already in such disarray due to the rebel army, that any foreign military force would be unlikely to gain entry to M country at this time."

Bu Sheng was already sporting a gray beard, a senior member of the Cabinet.

"Minister Bu, that’s why I’m pinning my hopes on you, even if we can only send a team of ten, or even just one person, we must try. Below the demolished Angus Church in Caesar City, one of our international volunteers is buried."

"Your Excellency, pardon my boldness, but is this international aid volunteer someone you know?"

"It does not matter whether I know them or not, whenever it’s known that a citizen of our country is suffering abroad, the government must act. Minister Bu should understand my temperament."

Bu Sheng nodded, "I understand, it’s just that Your Excellency hasn’t truly dealt with foreign warfare since your tenure began, and the degree to which we engage... If handled poorly, we might bring trouble upon ourselves."

"Minister Bu, why don’t you just tell me directly whether you can handle this matter, if not, I’ll find someone else."

Bu Sheng took a deep breath, "Since it’s Your Excellency’s command, I will do my utmost."

"Then I’ll leave this to you." Wen Nian said, then he told the Vice Secretary General of the President’s Secretariat, "Next, you need to compile data on the expatriates remaining in M country, ensuring that all recorded individuals receive the guidance sent from our homeland. Apart from those who voluntarily stay in M country, all others must be evacuated."

"Your Excellency, we’ve compiled data this morning, estimating still about several hundred thousand people in M country, but flights returning to our country from various regions in M are nearly full every day. Within half a month, around eighty percent of the expatriates in M will have returned."

"Half a month... No, that’s too long."

Wen Nian asserted forcefully, "We must withdraw the expatriates before July 1st. The sooner the better."

If he wasn’t mistaken, Lili had indeed mentioned that M country would be completely locked down by July 1st.

Why Lili was so certain, he had no idea, but... having agreed to trust each other’s abilities, he had to act.

After the President finished speaking, the secretaries looked somber—not questioning Wen Nian’s words but already pondering viable plans.

"Anyway, you work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to both evacuate the expatriates and embed the rescue troops simultaneously. If we wait until the civil war in M fully erupts, it will be too late."

"How do you know... that the civil war in M will fully erupt? I actually feel... it’s not that easy."

Minister Bu voiced.

"Why do you say that?"

"Years ago, when Iraq’s war erupted, it involved interference from other countries that propelled the war forward, but M’s civil war has almost no external forces driving it. If it truly erupts, neither the government army nor the rebel army will benefit. Small-scale tumult is possible, but a full outbreak at this time... as far as I know, the rebel army doesn’t have enough armaments."

Minister Bu said.

Wen Nian nodded, "I agree with your perspective, but I also have my channels. Now is not the time for us two to debate over M’s civil war. First, we act, then we see the results."

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

"Furthermore, have Minister Long Siyan from the Police Department come to see me."

Wen Nian stated and then rose from his seat, leaving the meeting room. Everyone packed up their documents and hurried back to their respective positions, efficiently doing their jobs.

Activity at the administrative office in the President Mansion was busier than usual.

Wen Nian returned to his office, checked his email. The government staff stationed in M country had sent him a detailed report, which he quickly opened, furrowing his brows...

The letter discussed the current situation in M country.

Evidently, the situation in M was even more severe than they had understood, and developments were both urgent and rapid.

The armament equipment of the rebel army had always been a crucial factor in assessing the potential for civil war; there had already been incidents of the rebel army entering G country to extort.

Though their extortion had failed, it didn’t mean they lacked other means to acquire money and arms.

Judging from the terrorist attack they launched in Caesar, armaments were no longer a problem for them.

Wen Nian rubbed his chin, standing by the full-length window, looking at the peaceful scene outside...

He rubbed the plain ring hanging around his neck, the one he always wore close to his body, warm with his body temperature.

Thinking of Song Lili, who was currently heading rapidly toward the contentious land of M country, his heart couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

Minister Long Siyan knocked on the door,

"Your Excellency, Minister Long Siyan reporting."

"Come in."

Long Siyan walked up to the desk, and Wen Nian, supporting himself with his hands on the desk, fixed his gaze on him,

"Minister Long, I’m telling only you this; just knowing yourself is enough."

Long Siyan sensed the heaviness of the atmosphere, "Your Excellency, please speak."

"In Caesar City, M country, Lu Family’s daughter, Lu Xiaoer, is trapped under the ruins of Angus Church, and Zhongli Wuzhi, along with my wife Song Lili, are en route to M country."