Conversation falters when interests diverge, and as the atmosphere grew tenser, this did not align with the intention behind inviting them for dinner tonight.
Therefore, even though he was rebutted by Grezlov, the father-in-law still maintained a smile and tried to ease the atmosphere.
He said, "Indeed, it is true. Not only have you and Medvedev both worked splendidly with Misha and coordinated very well, but even I have found him quite helpful in resolving many vexing issues. To be honest, it feels to me that it doesn't matter who sits in my chair, as long as Misha is here..."
Speaking to this point, he suddenly stopped, as if realizing something.
Medvedev and Grezlov exchanged a knowing glance, tacitly picked up their cutlery, and quietly started eating.
Because after a long discussion, they suddenly realized that it seemingly didn't matter who sat in the Kremlin, for the most crucial person in the Moscow political arena had now become Mikhail!