Minister Winters' face showed a formulaic politician's smile for the first time.
He nodded with satisfaction: "Very well, Mr. Lin, Dr. MacKeez. I believe this is a perfect outcome beneficial to all parties. Isabella will stay in Anchorage to finalize all legal details of the agreement with your lawyers."
He paused, leaning slightly forward, as if to share a secret among friends, but his tone was filled with significance.
He said leisurely: "Of course, since we are now partners, the positive publicity regarding this innovative cooperation should, in my personal opinion, also become an important part of our collaboration. What do you think, Mr. Lin?"
Winters revealed his true purpose; this was not merely crisis management but a political investment. He began to ask for a return.
Without waiting for Lin Yu'an's reply, he continued on his own accord: "For instance, on that highly anticipated stage at Madison Square Garden, in that story about love and protection..."
