"The same knife cuts bread and fingers. People must always come first. Only when the people's hearts are won will a country have hope and a future."

Chen Sheng nodded his head frequently as he listened.

He agreed with all that Qiao Shaoting had said.

They shared almost the same ideas in politics, many of which were surprisingly similar.

The only thing that puzzled Chen Sheng was why Qiao Shaoting wanted to resign.

He was the youngest president in the history of the North and of all countries.

He should have served North for more years.

He should still be able to do a lot of great things to North.

But now, he was about to hand over the presidency to him. Chen Sheng couldn't figure it out.

And he regretted it.

Although he and Qiao Shaoting had a lot in common when it came to governing the country, Qiao Shaoting was definitely stronger than him.

He was, after all, a commoner by birth and his thinking and insights were limited by his birthright, and he was no match for Qiao Shaoting.

The presidency was a great temptation for Chen Sheng though.

After all, who didn't want to sit at the top of a country, who didn't want to go down in history?

But reason told Chen Sheng that Qiao Shaoting was the most suitable candidate for the presidency, far more suitable than him.

After a moment of deliberation, Chen Sheng said, "Mr. Qiao, in fact, compared to you, I still feel that I am not suitable for the presidency, so I want to implore you to continue to be the president and I will do my best to assist you!"

Qiao Shaoting looked at Chen Sheng and saw the sincerity in his eyes.

Appreciation flashed in Qiao Shaoting's eyes.

Chen Sheng, the young man, was the right one.

To be able to resist the temptation of power proved that he was not only of excellent ability, but also of good character.

Qiao Shaoting said, "My mind has been made up. Learn well from me, and in a little while, the burden of North will be placed on your shoulders."

"But Mr. Qiao, you are still more suitable. I can't match you."

Qiao Shaoting patted Chen Sheng's shoulder, "You are still young. After some time, you will surpass me."

"Mr. Qiao,"

Qiao Shaoting interrupted Chen Sheng, "No need to say anymore. What I have decided will not be changed."

Chen Sheng was smart enough to see that Qiao Shaoting had set his mind, so he didn't argue any more and just said, "I will definitely not let you down."

Qiao Shaoting nodded, "I believe that I choose the right person."

...

At 8 p.m., Qiao Shaoting prepared to leave the presidential palace.

However, Bai Hongzhang and Watson came.

"Mr. Qiao, I have something to talk to you about." Bai Hongzhang said in a deep voice.

Qiao Shaoting glanced at the wristwatch he was wearing, "At this time, I have to go back and stay with my family."

Bai Hongzhang's face was serious, "If you don't let me say it today, I will follow you. If you go back to the Qiao Palace, then I will follow you back home!"

Qiao Shaoting wrinkled his brow.

He knew that Bai Hongzhang was always stubborn, so he thought better of it and said, "You have half an hour to talk."

Bai Hongzhang glanced at Watson.

Watson immediately said, "Mr. Qiao, Chief Bai, I still have things to do, so I'm leaving."

After Watson left, Bai Hongzhang went straight to the point, "I've always wondered how you got the idea to resign at such a young age, but now I've finally figured out what's going on."

Qiao Shaoting pursed his lips.

Bai Hongzhang was worthy of his reputation.

Other people, when they noticed something different, approached him to talk.

Bai Hongzhang was the only one that didn't say a word and talked to him after he found out everything.