Chapter 176:
In September, the weather was no longer as scorching. Although it was still somewhat hot, there was already a trace of a chill in the wind, hinting at the coming autumn.
With two new branches established and achieving impressive sales figures, Lynch had begun instructing Richard to prepare for a second-hand goods auction in the state capital. As the Interstellar Trading Company became more frequently visible to the public, Lynch reaped significant wealth and prestige.
"Adlai is the principal aide to the governor and also a relative of his..."
Sitting in the mayor's car, the mayor was briefing Lynch about the person they were about to meet, while also giving Lynch some reminders about things to pay attention to.
The better Lynch's business performed, the more it proved the success of the mayor's policies.
The more successful the mayor's policies were, the higher his standing within the Progressive Party in the state. Some even suggested he might have a chance to run for governor.
Such opportunities weren't available to every mayor. Most mayors would likely retire as state legislators or congressmen, and some wouldn't even achieve that, only holding some party positions.
Pushing a politician to run for governor required enormous resources, so unless someone had a strong chance, neither the Progressive Party, the Conservative Party, nor the often-forgotten Socialist Party would consider nominating them.
The mayor had a chance, but the prerequisite was that his policies, ideas, and actions effectively helped Sabin City and the state outperform others in economic crises. His policies also needed to set trends for the entire federation.