Chapter 26
At that time, all kinds of tests were carried out successfully and there were no significant problems. Berliana who could clearly see that everything was going smoothly finally smiled and this afternoon she returned to prepare herself for dinner with the President.
"The President is a very busy man and rarely has time for useless people. It's best if he doesn't beat around the bush when he speaks because he has a lot to do for the country in the next few days."
Berliana looked at the face of the envoy who picked her up with a serious gaze. She wasn't stupid to not know this man, she was someone who worked closely with Jeff and had been called by him for dinner and probably to discuss something, so if he was cold to her now she wasn't surprised.
"I'm an important person to the president while you're just a driver who was ordered to pick up to the place where the dinner was held. You shouldn't be so arrogant to an honored guest."
The man's face soured at Berliana's reply. Everyone in this country knew that Berliana was not his opponent nor was she someone to be bullied, even the mayor's niece couldn't beat her let alone him who was a low status official.
Arriving at the dinner venue, Berliana stayed where she was waiting for the man to open the door. That made the man grunt, then moved to open the door for the girl.
"Just tell me where the president is, I can walk by myself." Berliana said seriously and gave him a stern look making the man sigh.
"I was just talking nonsense with you earlier, there was no intention to offend. You don't need to get angry and make a bad name for me in front of the president. I promise to improve myself," he said frantically, making Berliana raise an eyebrow.
"Do you think I can bring someone down just by snitching and making you lose your position? I'm not like that and I also have a lot of work to do so I don't have time to spend on silly talk let alone get you dishonorably discharged because of this. I just don't want to inconvenience you and would you mind escorting me to the room where the President is. I'm a straightforward person, I don't like making small talk about things that don't matter to me."
The man sighed, then took out a card. "I apologize for what I said earlier," he said as he presented the card respectfully. "Show this card to the servants, they will escort you to the president's chambers."
Berliana gave him a calm look and walked away. She didn't intend to be arrogant but was just lazy to be with someone who didn't have a pure heart. Cooperating with Jeff and deliberately antagonizing her, all of that was certainly not a good thing as it went against Berliana's conscience.
Berliana walked into the restaurant and showed her card, until she was politely ushered into a room that was quite open but included the option of privacy for special guests.
"Miss Berliana please take a seat, I've been waiting to discuss your newly launched robot. I'm glad you're still willing to give up your precious time to meet with me as I know you've been very busy these past few days." The president said politely making Berliana smile.
"We're both busy and we both have important duties that are normal. The president also invited me to dinner for the human robot business today so I don't mind coming." Berliana said as she sat down elegantly.
"Yes, everything is running smoothly at the moment and will still be seen as the work progresses. The next week is a test run and if this test run is successful then it can be said that this is the first launch. In the future, more will be released and that is something that the government and the public are not waiting for. Today, I also asked Miss to be more careful because we don't know who has malicious intentions. Miss is the key holder of the robot that is being produced, I myself am not an expert in this matter because I actually majored in politics at school.
"Still have to trouble mana in the next few surveillance and maybe also surveillance forever. Miss has a quiet life, forever serving as the person in charge of the robot also probably won't cause any problems. So I deliberately called Miss today to discuss the position. I intend to raise Miss' position to that of a major and more official holder of the human robot research and manufacturing office. Miss will receive many facilities from the state and can also be regarded as the state's minister of technology supervision. What do you think?" the President asked politely, causing Berliana to raise an eyebrow.
"If I were in this position, would I surpass the others? After all, there are already several chiefs in the office and I can't suddenly become an official there too." Berliana said making the president smile.
"They don't have any abilities, how am I going to keep acting like this? The people are watching me and I can't just make them hate me for not being firm. I'm looking for a way to demote and entrust this position to a suitable person and after I looked at your abilities I found that you are a suitable person. So, I hope you'll do me a favor and accept my request because I won't have to worry about what's going on in the tech world."
Berliana sighed and nodded. "I understand and if it's the President's request, I can't do anything to refuse it. I asked for a deputy to study everything, or you could say your envoy because there are certainly many things that I will take over. Only with the help of the deputy can I get more or less materials and learn about my duties," she said making the president smile.
"That's easy, I'll send one of the best people." The president said as he took out a badge. "Since you have accepted the position I personally gave you, I will give you this business card and this ID as proof of your appointment. Miss is officially appointed as a minister and also the chief supervisor of the Office of Technology and Research. All matters pertaining to technology will be discussed with Miss and there will be representatives from the president's office who will also discuss and convey them to me."
Berliana smiled and respectfully accepted the card. "I accept this duty and responsibility, thank you, President."
The president raised his glass and Berliana did the same and made a toast. The familiar manner made Berliana smile after drinking the drink. After the toast, they began eating and discussing the robots they would be using.
"Since I have promoted Miss to a position three times higher than the head of the research organization. She has a lot of abilities and opportunities to get rid of unnecessary and useless people."
Berliana's movement to cut the steak stopped, she looked up at the president who was smiling at her.
"What do you mean?"
The president let out his breath. "You must also know, just because of a favor I'm powerless in some matters to the point of involving something that I'm worried could harm the country. People are dominating and I can't deal with them with my power as president. That's why I want to ask for help, through your hands you can do whatever you want without having to demonize me.
"If Miss is worth the qualification and finds that someone does not have the proper ability, I just want to ask for help in destroying this country. Right now there is a lot of talk about human robots and the public will definitely pay attention to that and if there are people who are not on the same page as us, it will only cause trouble and can disturb the public's attention. I need your help, it will be easier. Firing them with the power and position you have, I would be very grateful. At least it won't cause any problems for me and I won't have to feel bad for them either."
Berliana was silent at his lengthy speech. "I understand, I'll try to make everything go well."
The President smiled. "Thank you, this is the same as me resolving the worries I've been harboring for years. I don't have any reason to refuse since I've authorized you, it's also the best way in my opinion for them not to blame me and spread bad opinions."