Chapter 758: He is Still of Use to Him
"There are men’s singles and women’s singles categories. We already have a candidate for the men’s singles, but the women’s singles selection is proving difficult. However, my subordinates have mentioned a girl named Di Xiaxia, who has just returned to the country. She’s one of our own from the Empire. Apparently, she’s one of the top extreme skateboarders in the industry. She also carries the Di surname. Could she be from the Di Family as well?"
Upon hearing this, Di Mingzhe furrowed his brows in surprise. He hadn’t kept up with current affairs today, and hadn’t expected that the United Nations had made such a decision.
He had previously anticipated that the Rubik’s cube event would be included as a competitive event, and had even mentioned it to Di Mingjue, but he didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.
He assumed it would only become a competitive event after Dan Youguo’s term ended.
It seemed that Dan Youguo had put in a lot of effort for this.
After all, Di Mingjue was the champion five years ago, but it was only a competitive entertainment event at the time and had not been included in the national games.
However, with such a talent, Dan Youguo certainly hoped that it would be included early, and to score the first gold medal with symbolic significance during his tenure. This would undoubtedly have been a tremendous honor for his political achievements.
Yet, he genuinely hadn’t anticipated that even extreme sports would be included in the games, and he was even more surprised to learn that Di Xiaxia was a leading figure in the skateboarding industry.
Seeing Di Mingzhe silent, Dan Youguo frowned, but then laughed and said, "I’ll cut to the chase. This Di Xiaxia is indeed from your Di family, but I think she’s not your blood sister, right? She’s your foster sister?"
"Yes," Di Mingzhe nodded.
"Foster sister or not, she is still part of your family." Dan Youguo looked at Di Mingzhe and sighed, "You know, with the introduction of these two new events, the Di family has two standout competitors. This is glory for our Empire, and naturally for your family as well.
Regardless, we must strive for the first gold medal. Hence, you must communicate with your brothers and sister. Our national honor rests on your shoulders."
Dan Youguo really had no choice. Although he was the president with vast powers, he couldn’t force anyone to participate in the competition.
Because even if you do force someone to participate, you have to be sure they can win the championship.
Although officials can resort to some underhanded tactics, such as threatening family members, the Di family’s solid foundation made it impossible to shake them.
Just dealing with Di Mingzhe and Di Mingchen alone was headache enough for him.
Now with another two, his headache had only increased.
However, regardless of how troublesome it was, it was utterly advantageous for him. After all, if the two of them won, the credit would be his.
Therefore, even though he was angry about Di Mingzhe rejecting Dan Lingling, there was no time for him to dwell on it at the moment. As for now, Di Mingzhe was still of value to him.
"I understand," Di Mingzhe replied, "But I cannot promise anything. However, I’ll do my best."
His noncommittal response infuriated Dan Youguo, but he suppressed his anger and laughed heartily. "You’re their older brother. You would know best what to do. If they have conditions or want any privileges, let us know. As long as it’s within reasonable bounds, we will surely fulfil them. Remember, this is a matter of national honor, Mingzhe. You must not refuse."