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"That’s great."

Listening to Gan Yuan’s joyful voice, Huangfu Jue paused for a moment and added, "Keep it up!"

"Yes, I will. Be careful."

"Don’t worry, I’ll handle things from here. Give the phone to Will."

"Okay, I’ll... I’ll call you later."

Handing the phone to Will, Gan Yuan took a deep breath and smiled as she walked onto the stage.

This call from Huangfu Jue was undoubtedly a piece of great news. Thinking that her son was about to return safely, her heavy heart lightened considerably.

Seeing Gan Yuan step onto the podium, the venue immediately erupted into cheers.

"Gan! Gan!"

People shouted her name loudly, waving posters and flags with her portrait on them.

In the past few days, Gan Yuan’s performance had already won her a large number of supporters. The venue was already packed, with many more having to watch from outside on large screens to catch a glimpse of her.

Taking a deep breath, Gan Yuan walked slowly to the front of the podium. She looked around and then raised her right hand with a smile.

Offstage, Will raised his right hand to his ear and quickly walked into a nearby room, closing the door behind him.

"Duke?"

"Head to the airport immediately and keep an eye on General Barton."

"General Barton?" Will’s tone was puzzled. "Is he the one who took the little prince?"

"That’s right!" Huangfu Jue pondered briefly. "Remember, just keep an eye on him. Don’t make any moves until we confirm Gan Tang’s location. I’m on the plane and will meet you at the airport shortly."

"Yes, sir!"

Ending the call, Will quickly dashed out of the room and whispered a few words to Helen before leaving the venue with a few others, heading to the airport.

Onstage.

Gan Yuan had already started her speech.

"...This country is rich in resources, whether it’s mineral reserves, arable land, or marine areas.

We’re not inferior to neighboring countries.

But why are our people living lives far below those others?

Without adequate health insurance, without jobs of their choice and aspiration.

.. These are the things I want to change. .."

Below the stage, people listened intently to her speech, nodding in agreement at times and looking excited at other moments.

...

...

On the private plane.

Gan Yuan’s speech was being broadcast live on the computer screen.

The camera occasionally switched to the audience, who clearly resonated with her speech.

"Humph!" General Barton, reclining in a luxurious seat, let out a snort of contempt through his nose. "She’s just a young woman who rose to power through men. I really don’t understand why these fools like her."

His assistant poured some more wine into his glass. "Honestly, I always thought the General was overthinking it. Even if she married the Duke, she wouldn’t be able to win the election."

General Barton took a sip of his wine, his eyes narrowing slightly as he watched the screen.

"No matter what, I won’t let her threaten my election."

"Don’t worry, General!" Sam walked over with a smile from the rear cabin. "With that kid in our hands, she’ll do whatever you say."

Barton turned and smiled at him, then gestured towards a nearby seat with his chin. "Sit."

Smiling, Sam took his seat. Barton ordered his assistant to pour Sam a glass too. "I heard you brought a gift for me?"