52: Chapter 52 Sanya Vacation! Everyone's Online as a Brother-in-Law!

The cocktail party at the Egyptian Embassy provided a perfect outlet for the pent-up emotions Lin Zhou and Lin Wan had been feeling lately.

The next day was New Year's Eve, and Lin Zhou made a decision.

"Let's go, Xiao Wan. Your brother is taking you on a trip."

"Huh? Where to?"

"Sanya."

The siblings boarded a flight to Sanya that very day.

While Beijing's winter featured biting cold winds, Sanya was as warm as spring.

The sunlight, beaches, and waves allowed Lin Wan to completely release her natural spirit. She changed into a beautiful dress and chased the waves on the beach, laughing happily.

Lin Zhou, wearing sunglasses, lay on a beach chair, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

He didn't intentionally hide his whereabouts.

Soon, "citizens" of the Cyber Republic who were also vacationing in Sanya recognized them.

"Oh my god! Isn't that the Head of State and Her Highness the Princess?"

"The Head of State actually came to Sanya for the New Year? This is so down-to-earth!"

Someone plucked up the courage to go over and say hello.

Lin Zhou didn't refuse and chatted with them kindly for a few minutes.

Consequently, over the next few days, the news that "the Head of State and the Princess are vacationing in Sanya" spread rapidly across the internet.

Various candid photos and videos were uploaded to the "Nation-Building for All" livestream room and major social media platforms.

In the photos, Lin Zhou was mostly in the background, while Lin Wan became the absolute protagonist.

Sometimes she wore a bohemian maxi dress strolling by the sea, and other times she had her hair in a bun while tasting snacks at the night market. Her youthful, beautiful image and the unintentional charm she displayed instantly captured the hearts of countless netizens.

"Ugh, what kind of divine little sister is this! I declare that I'm in love!"

"Her Highness is way too cute! I want to pinch her cheeks!"

"Head of State, do you still need a brother-in-law? What do you think of me? A Founding County Earl with a million-dollar annual salary!"

For a time, a large number of "brothers-in-law" emerged online, tirelessly following Lin Wan's latest photos every day.

Looking at these comments, Lin Zhou's head throbbed with annoyance.

He specifically started a short livestream and warned with a dark face:

"Everyone, be serious! If anyone dares to eye my sister, I'll be the first to revoke his citizenship and strip him of his title!"

However, the netizens were primarily defined by their rebelliousness.

The more you forbade it, the more excited they became.

"The Head of State is getting anxious! He's anxious!"

"Hahaha, big brother-in-law, don't be mad, we're just joking."

"Exactly, we only have pure sibling-like affection for Her Highness (not)."

Lin Zhou looked at the screen full of teasing comments and eventually had to give up in frustration.

He realized that this sort of thing couldn't be blocked.

However, this accidental "exposure" also brought some unexpected effects.

Lin Wan's popularity had even surpassed Lin Zhou's own in certain circles.

One day, while the siblings were eating in the hotel restaurant, a woman in a professional suit who looked very capable walked straight over.

"Excuse me, are you Miss Lin Wan?"

"I am." Lin Wan was somewhat confused.

"Hello, I am the Talent Director of Starlight Entertainment." The woman handed over a business card with a professional smile. "Our company sees great potential in you and would like to invite you to sign with us as an artist. We can provide you with top-tier resources and guarantee that you'll become a top-tier domestic starlet within three years."

Lin Wan was stunned and turned to look at Lin Zhou.

Lin Zhou took the card and, without even looking at it, threw it directly onto the table.

"I'm sorry, my sister isn't interested."

"Mr. Lin, won't you reconsider? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Miss Lin Wan." The female agent clearly didn't want to give up.

"An opportunity?" Lin Zhou laughed. "Are you kidding me? My sister, the Princess of the Cyber Freedom Republic, needs you to give her an opportunity?"

He stood up and took Lin Wan's hand, preparing to leave.

"Even if she really wanted to enter the entertainment industry, we would just establish our own Royal Entertainment Company and pour all the industry's resources into her alone. Who are you to come here and tell us what to do?"

Lin Zhou's voice wasn't loud, but the dominance in his words left the female agent frozen in place.

Back in the room, Lin Wan still hadn't quite come to her senses.

"Brother, just now... you were so cool."

"Of course." Lin Zhou pinched her cheek. "No one is allowed to bully my people."

The pleasant holiday soon came to an end.

Once the Lantern Festival passed, Lin Wan had to return to school for classes.

Lin Zhou personally saw her off at the airport. Watching his sister look back every few steps as she entered the security gate, his heart felt both the pain of parting and a heavy sense of responsibility.

He had to quickly build a home that could truly provide shelter from the wind and rain for her, and for all his citizens.

After sending off his sister, Lin Zhou returned to Beijing.

Just after getting off the plane, he received a call from Zhao Li.

On the other end of the line, Zhao Li's voice was full of excitement and joy.

"Boss! The bulldozers are back! Not only are they back, but the Egyptian Military also sent a patrol team, saying they want to ensure safety during our construction! Those people from the local government even came to my door today with gifts to apologize!"

"Hmm, I see." Lin Zhou's reaction was calm; everything was as expected.

"Boss, you're truly amazing! How on earth did you do it?" Zhao Li was incredibly curious.

"It was nothing, just had a cup of tea with their leader."

Hanging up the phone, Lin Zhou logged into the financial system.

He found the funds for the Egyptian infrastructure project and, after a moment's thought, directly allocated a special fund of one million dollars to Zhao Li's team.

In the description of the payment, he wrote four words:

"Frontline Condolence."

Even though it was just a temporary road and the distance wasn't far, Lin Zhou understood that he couldn't let his subordinates pay out of their own pockets to 'pay to work'.

Spend a thousand gold to buy the bones of a swift horse.

He wanted everyone serving this country to understand that the Head of State saw their efforts and kept them in his heart.

After handling this matter, Lin Zhou opened his email.

It was already filled with design drafts for currency and stamps from all over the world.

It was time to select the first set of "business cards" belonging to this nation.