Even Tom was stunned as he didn't expect Master of the State to invite him.
After all, he was actually a big shot.
In particular, the Master of the State in front of him had a very strong background. If he could strike a relationship with Master of the State, he would acquire a higher status accordingly.
Tom did not hesitate, he smiled and agreed only after an instantaneous thought, "Since Your Excellency has invited me, I cannot refuse if you insist."
Master of the State laughed, looking especially happy.
Half an hour later, Tom arrived at an old urban residential community and went into the Master of the State's house. He was immediately surprised as he did not expect the Master to live in such a humble place.
With his distinguished status, how could he not live in a luxury villa!
Master of the State noticed Tom's surprise and said with a smile, "What? Are you surprised that I live here?"
Tom nodded honestly.
"Haha." Master of the State smiled and said, "It's normal for you to feel surprised. Most people assume that the Master of the State deserves to live an extravagant life."
Tom looked at the Master of the State and felt his honesty and uprightness, which was different from the other people in power he had met.
Moreover, he could tell that Master of the State was not pretending.
Now he could feel some imposing power hidden around him, apparently from those who guard the Master of the State to protect him in the shadow.
Master of the State took out the key and opened the door. When Tom came in, he found that the house inside was even more humble, which looked completely ordinary. If Tom hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it was true!
Master of the State could be one of the few fancy titles. He had the ultimate power in G State. He even was considered as the power behind the throne in G State. It was really incredible that he lived in such a humble house now.
And Tom respected him even more.
"A lot of people have sent gifts to me such as villas more spacious and luxurious than you could ever imagine, but I didn't take any one of those. Tom, you're smart. Guess why?" When he came in, he personally poured Tom a glass of water and asked with a smile. Tom quickly stood up and took it with both hands.
"I guess Your Excellency's uprightness and great ambition don't allow you to accept such superficial benefits." Tom said seriously.
"Hahahaha..." The Master of the State laughed after hearing this. "Tom, you misunderstood me. I'm not that noble. Who could resist the temptation of wealth and noble reputation? Who doesn't want to enjoy all those things? It's just that I don't deserve it!"
Master of the State took a sip of water and said, "Our country is still developing, so many of our compatriots are still suffering and facing all kinds of disasters, I would be shameless if I live and enjoy the extravagant life."
Tom was stunned. He really didn't expect that Master of the State would do it for this reason, but when he saw the sadness and helplessness in the Master's eyes, he knew that Master of the State really meant that. It was his real thoughts.
He couldn't help but shudder and respect Master of the State even more!
"Your Excellency, you have done a good job." Tom said respectfully.
"No!" The Master of the State shook his head and said. His eyes suddenly became sharp. "It's not even close to being enough! Tom, do you know how many poor people in G State are suffering? Especially the people who suffered from the disaster this time. I could have done better, but I didn't do it well! Tom, so many of my countrymen are still suffering. As the Master of the State, how can I live an extravagant life?!"
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