Chapter 806: A Toast to Friendship
“Look who’s here!”
Before Lynch could even approach the social gathering, the President, who had been chatting with others, immediately turned toward Lynch at the butler’s whisper and called out softly.
This was, in fact, a way of introducing Lynch to everyone. Not everyone there knew him personally.
Some might find it strange—how could anyone not recognize someone as famous as Lynch? But actually, that’s perfectly normal. People knew the name “Lynch,” but not his face. In an era where information wasn’t as widely or vividly disseminated, it was common to know of someone without recognizing what they looked like.
If the President hadn’t called Lynch’s name aloud like that, some people might have just watched quietly from the side during the event and never interacted with him.
As one of the President’s sponsors, the President hoped everyone present could become friends. Only then could he maintain their support over time.
Lynch stepped forward and shook hands with him, but the President didn’t let go right away—he held Lynch’s hand firmly.
“You arrived a bit earlier than I expected. No date today?” he joked lightly, drawing some chuckles from the crowd.
Talking about one’s partner or family in front of others is usually a sign of intimacy. By mentioning Lynch’s dating life in public, the President wasn’t just expressing their closeness—he was also helping to keep the atmosphere relaxed and sociable.