How long would it take for a Royal Princess to build an indoor amusement park?
It turns out, only one day.
With Mike's help, Mia planned and selected a location for the indoor amusement park in just one day.
The remaining construction process was handed over to the Queen's secretary and maids to supervise.
While the amusement park was being built and waiting for visiting delegations from other countries, Mia, now free, took Mike to experience the local customs and culture of Genovia.
The open plains outside the castle became their dating spot.
Horse riding, archery, and picnics became their activities during their dates.
The girl even invited Mike to visit the farmers and fruit growers, the working people of Genovia.
During this period, Mike also gained a general understanding of Genovia's national conditions. Apart from abundant mineral resources, it was basically in a small-scale agricultural economic mode.
The people's lives were passable, but the country as a whole was not very wealthy.
In this situation, extensive mining of mineral resources could obviously make the country prosperous in a very short time.
From the perspective of rapid economic development, the radical faction led by Prince Mabrey seemed to be on the right side.
"Mike, do you think extensive mining of mineral resources can give the people of Genovia a good life?" Mia, who was setting up the picnic area by a small stream, suddenly asked.
Thinking that she would become the ruler of this small country in the future, the girl inevitably pondered such questions.
And from the information she currently had, developing mineral resources seemed like a good way out.
"The strength of a country is not only judged by its economic power but also by its comprehensive national power, including military and technology. Otherwise, no matter how well the economy develops, it might just be for others' benefit," Mike advised the girl, seeing her naive look.
In fact, for a small country like Genovia, which has a very good geographical location, developing its economy is not difficult.
But how to protect that wealth is the key issue. Otherwise, a small-scale invasion could set this small country back to square one.
And in terms of how to enhance the country's comprehensive national power, Queen Renaldi has done very well. Over the years, she has successively sent many young people to developed countries to learn more advanced scientific technologies and experiences.
As long as they proceed step by step, Genovia will become powerful one day.
On the contrary, Prince Mabrey's radical faction, while seemingly acting for the good of the country, was actually inviting disaster for Genovia.
"Is there really no way to give the people of Genovia a good life in a short time?" Hearing Mike's analysis, Mia's expression became downcast.
It must be said that Mia is a very kind person.
"Don't think so much. I actually think it's a very happy thing to live here," Mike exclaimed.
Because of America watching nearby, the probability of a small country like Genovia being invaded by others is actually very small.
And because of the suitable climate, even if the people here don't mine, they won't starve.
Moreover, Queen Renaldi's insistence on a self-sufficient model has given this beautiful small country a feeling of a paradise.
For people who want a peaceful life, living here is a kind of blessing.
"Never mind, I was too impatient." Mia, who had just become the Princess of Genovia, had obviously not fully adapted to her new identity.
However, the girl's cheerful personality meant her emotions came and went quickly.
And happiness is relative.
With Mike by her side, the girl already felt very content.
Soon, the picnic blanket was spread out, with cooked food and fruits brought by the girl placed on it.
The two enjoyed the rare leisure time, eating delicious food and feeling the cool autumn breeze.
This leisurely and beautiful scene was also captured by a reporter hiding behind a bush not far away.
It is worth mentioning that the news of Mia and Mike dating during this period had already spread among the people of Genovia through reporter Elsie's reports.
The combination of a handsome man and a beautiful woman, coupled with reporter Elsie's embellished romantic narrative, made the public gradually accept Mike as the future "Prince."
Yes, no matter what his previous identity was, as long as he became the husband of the Queen of Genovia, he could enjoy the treatment of a "Prince."
"Elsie, want to come over and eat something?" Mike, whose eyes were flashed by the magnesium powder camera, invited the beautiful reporter hiding nearby with a helpless expression.
Elsie, a pretty young female reporter, was the one Queen Renaldi sent to secretly follow and report on Mike and Mia's dates.
Mike's quick acceptance by the people of Genovia was partly due to his handsome appearance, and partly due to the sensational news provided by this female reporter.
It's just that this female reporter was a bit clueless and didn't understand what "candid photography" meant.
She only knew how to act like an "ostrich."
For example, now, Elsie, with half her body exposed, had clearly been discovered, but she still picked up a small branch to block herself, like burying her head in the sand.
"Elsie, come out, I see you too." Mia laughed, looking at the reporter's clumsy appearance.
The girl seemed to enjoy playing this hide-and-seek game with the reporter.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to ruin your date." The reporter, unable to hide anymore, came over and sat down by the picnic blanket, carrying her old-fashioned camera.
Her gaze lingered on Mike's handsome face for two more seconds.
"Have an apple—"
"Thank you, Princess Mia!"
As the two girls chatted, a romantic afternoon date for two quickly turned into a three-person gathering.
This had happened several times in the past few days.
However, Mia really should thank this clumsy reporter.
With the reporter's gossip-style reports, the image of Mia, the new Princess of the Kingdom, became very vivid and more down-to-earth.
This made the ordinary people of Genovia's acceptance of Princess Mia unconsciously higher.
This situation, by a lucky coincidence, gave Mia a very good popular base.
It can be said that during this period, Mia had firmly established her identity as the heir to the kingdom with her lively and lovely image.
"Princess Mia, I'd like to interview you. Are you ready for tomorrow's reception work?" Elsie, munching on a large apple, asked without formality.
As one of the few reporters in Genovia, Elsie clearly knew a lot of royal insider information.
"I'm basically ready. To receive the princesses and princes from other countries who are about to arrive, I specially designed an indoor amusement park. It has slides, swings, bumper cars, and a small pool, it will be a big surprise…" After this period of interaction, Mia had already considered the young reporter a friend, so she didn't hide anything.
"Are you going to play games with those princesses and princes from other countries? That's really a good idea." Elsie praised her sincerely, also looking a bit naive.
It must be said that small places also have their advantages; at least most of the people here are very simple.
Next, the two girls, neither of whom had much ulterior motive, even huddled together and whispered. Mike, the main character of the date, was neglected to the side.
Time flew by, and it was noon the next day.
Queen Renaldi, once again dressed in magnificent attire, pulled her granddaughter Princess Mia to stand at the main entrance of the banquet hall, awaiting the arrival of the visiting delegation.
On the other side, Mike, also dressed in a handsome white gold-embroidered suit, accompanied Mia.
Not far behind the three, a group of royal family members and kingdom ministers were also gathered.
Of course, those selected to greet foreign guests were all Queen Renaldi's own people. As for the radical faction, not a single one appeared here.
Approaching twelve noon, a convoy of black cars arrived outside the royal castle.
Then, Mr. Joe, who was specifically responsible for receiving people, led a group of foreign guests towards the entrance of the banquet hall.