Gao Yi's task was complete.
It was just a matter of making a few phone calls, and that's all that was needed.
Gao Yi was accompanied by several more bodyguards, even at the swimming pool he remained thoroughly protected.
Then, roughly eighteen hours later, Shaman made another call.
"It's me. The White House hasn't made an official stance yet, but I received a call from the White House Chief of Staff."
The White House Chief of Staff, the second most powerful person in the White House, the first under the President, with real authority, indeed someone who can make decisions. It can be said that the Chief of Staff's attitude is the President's attitude.
Gao Yi was delighted and asked, "How did it go?"