Chapter 505

The social environment of the Federation is very interesting.

People in the upper class can be stupid—politicians can fail to calculate two-digit multiplication, fail to calculate three-digit addition and subtraction, can have an IQ lower than the lowest standard of ordinary people, or even be intellectually disabled, but these won't make them lose their power.

They can be bad—they can go against their conscience to do some bad things, help capitalists plunder wealth more and faster, and can also push some policies and regulations to make people's lives difficult, and this won't make them lose their power either.

They can lie through their teeth, can do many things that people find excessive, but these won't make them lose their power.

Only one thing is an exception: scandal.

From municipal councilors to the federal president, senators, just one scandal can make them indecently put down the power in their hands and roll out of the political arena.

This is incredible.

Because the seriousness of a politician killing someone is not as high as a scandal; this is too wrong, but also too right.

The politics and politicians of the Federation seem to use their own actions to tell people what is called "power comes from the people."

The people turned an "ordinary person" into a politician through elections; if he makes the voters fully disappointed in him, then he can only lose power; it seems to be like this, and of course, the fact is also like this.

It's just because someone had a lipstick mark on their face that shouldn't be there, they lost their job, and there are also people who had to face the whole country because their zipper wasn't pulled up.

No one knows how much lethality this thing called scandal has, but the people who master these scandals know.

Or rather, the people who truly push them to lose power know.

Just like Councilor Williams at this moment, he had never been so shocked and surprised.

He knew how perverted those tycoons in the Bay Area were, because from the current situation, he could also be considered a member of the Bay Area.

So he knew better how these scandals would be treated if they were exposed.

Those people, in an instant, would be ruined.

The power they used to control this city would become the successor stepping on them into the mud, not giving them the slightest chance.

It's not just politicians who are like this; capitalists are also like this.

They can also kill people, and then use money, social status, hire the best lawyers, and bribe jury members to calmly get themselves acquitted.

They can even write an autobiography to tell people how they trampled on the justice of the law and how they remained at large.

But they cannot encounter scandals; scandals will make their value return to zero, and the board of directors and shareholders will immediately abandon them.

So in the Federation, you can do many things, ugly, stupid, bad, but never let these things become scandals.

Councilor Williams' wide-open mouth gradually closed along with his gradually calming heartbeat; he held his forehead with one hand, "I thought there was only one copy!"

He was talking about the one that Councilor Wei De took away and destroyed in public.

Everyone was very curious about what was recorded inside, but no one dared to open it, including Councilor Wei De.

After he got it in public, he destroyed it directly, and in the end, even the ashes were flushed into the sewer.

No one expected that Red Heels actually had another copy!

Councilor Williams' expression was slightly strange; he patted his forehead, "I have to think about whether I have done similar things; really terrible!"

But soon he smiled and said, "It seems not."

Lanse nodded and said, "I also believe this point."

Councilor Williams didn't need to find Red Heels or other escort services because his current wife was many years younger than him; she had been with Councilor Williams since she was sixteen, and he put all his energy into this "girl."

To him, that was indeed a girl.

He might have a process of acting on the scene; when everyone was socializing together, they called some topless hostess girls, but he didn't need to specifically find escorts to solve his dual needs of physiology and psychology.

There was one at home, and it was very safe.

"How do you plan to use these things?" Councilor Williams asked, "Give them to the newspaper, or give them to their enemies?"

Lanse smiled and said, "This matter cannot explode all at once; I will split it up, select some people from inside, some people who can be controlled by us and join us."

"And those who cannot be controlled by us, and are not willing to join us, then let them be exposed!"

"As for who will do this, is there anyone more suitable than Mr. Mayor?"

After Councilor Williams heard this, he nodded quite approvingly, and the gaze looking at Lanse was also full of appreciation, "Although it seems you did this very impulsively, now your explanation lets me know that you have a plan; this is not impulsive!"

"Then do I need to cooperate with you on anything?"

Solving the forces in the Bay Area was actually Councilor Williams' demand; if he didn't solve the Bay Area, his situation after taking office would actually be about the same as the mayor's now.

If he had excessive feelings, the Bay Area would deal with him.

And if he gave up this power, then how could he make the Williams family even greater?

Lanse shook his head, "You just need to tell me who is 'our person'."

"As for Charlie, Hunter, and the Koda family, I will solve them."

Although Lanse didn't say it in detail, Councilor Williams had already guessed that Lanse definitely had to go see the mayor.

The mayor was directly knocked down by the Bay Area, including him, and his future was almost ended.

The Socialist Party found him a job with no actual power but didn't seem to have no weight; if there were no accidents, he would retire soon.

As the loser of this battle, he was definitely willing to take good revenge on these groups that directly cut off his future in the last period of his political life.

He would be like a crocodile waiting to bite, hiding under the water, and then giving these people a fatal blow.

Councilor Williams, who already had a full plan in his heart, couldn't help but laugh, "You are an interesting person, Lanse; do you want to call your wife and their family to come over together?"

Lanse considered it for a while, then called Wei De; this "Councilor Wei De" had only a few letters less than "Councilor Williams," but in terms of power and status, it was very different.

This was a signal of goodwill released by Councilor Williams; Wei De could obtain a stable and not-so-low position in this newly born interest group.

Wei De agreed very quickly to Lanse's invitation; before dinner, he saw Wei De, Emily, and Patricia.

Two families plus Lanse, everyone intentionally approached, so naturally, the whole dining process was exceptionally pleasant.

When Councilor Williams learned that Emily was pregnant, he also took the initiative to mention that he could be the godfather of this child; this was a great thing.

Even if Councilor Williams couldn't necessarily hold on until this child grew up, James was still there, Arthur was still there, and they, as "older brothers," would also take care of him.

Everyone is happy!

On the way back at night, Wei De's expression became serious again.

"I heard you are going to war with the Bay Area?"

Patricia was driving, Emily was sitting in the passenger seat, and Wei De and Lanse were sitting in the back.

Actually, there were cars in front and behind guarding, but at this time, finding an outsider to be a driver was obviously not very appropriate.

Lanse drank some alcohol; after drinking, he liked to smoke; the weather in New Jincheng was no longer so cold, and the wind blowing was not as biting as in winter.

Nature is magical.

When the temperature was still over ten degrees in autumn, the wind blowing seemed to hide tiny, dense needles, which could penetrate clothes and flesh and pierce into the bones.

At this time, although the temperature was only a few degrees, the wind blowing, although very cold, didn't have that biting chill, because spring was about to come.

Wei De seemed a bit worried; the two ladies in front also noticed the conversation between the two behind.

"It doesn't count as going to war; it's just cleaning up a batch of people before the garrison arrives."

Lanse flicked the cigarette ash; some ash fell on his sleeve; he blew it casually, "Our time is tight now; the military might come to New Jincheng in the second half of the year."

"Originally, our plan was to wait until Councilor Williams took office to clear out these people who were not on good terms with us."

"It's just that the plan has been advanced now."

"You just do your own things; don't worry too much about the others." He looked back at Wei De, "Soon, everything will be calm again."

Lanse had a whole set of plans, so Wei De didn't ask much more; sometimes, the more you know, it's not necessarily better.

The group returned to Wei De's big mansion, this high-end villa located in the Imperial District.

After getting this house, Wei De didn't renovate it newly, just repaired some areas.

Although Mr. Qiaobafu sometimes had some problems, he was still very qualified in terms of aesthetics and decoration.

The whole house looked very atmospheric, and the layout was also very comfortable.

After the two pairs of people said goodbye in the living room, they returned to their respective rooms.

After taking a shower, Lanse lay on the bed, and Patricia, wearing a silk nightgown, rode on him.

Silk is a very magical fabric; clearly separated by silk, it gives people a feeling of nothing being separated.

"Will it be very dangerous?" Patricia asked.

Lanse shook his head, "I am the boss; if I need to do it myself, it will only be at the moment of my final victory that I will do it myself."

Reading the original text!

"At other times, I am just sitting in the office, answering the phone, or socializing everywhere."

He said while hugging Patricia, "Don't worry, everything is under control."

After a few days, Bandi finally made up his mind to solve the Lanse family for the peace-loving citizens of New Jincheng.

Everyone can prove that they are absolutely not for themselves, but for the tranquility and peace of this city.

Of course, the Bay Area also played a big role in promoting it; these few days, Bandi had been on the Bay Area side.

Many celebrities and politicians in the Bay Area gave him some guarantees, such as helping him expand his political influence faster, and helping Fleming run for municipal councilor, and even nominating Fleming as a mayoral candidate in the future.

Once Fleming could become a municipal councilor or mayoral candidate, or even become mayor, then the current bit of bitterness wouldn't count as anything.

At that time, directly cut off the connection between Fleming and the family, and he would be a clean federal politician.

Federal people believe in this set very much—father is father, son is son.

The father's crime has nothing to do with the son; as for the father using criminal money to support the son, giving the son a better environment and foundation, this has no direct connection.

You cannot think that a father doing what he should do is wrong, nor can you think that a son enjoying what he should enjoy is wrong; it seems that in all problems, the only wrong ones are those victims.

Doing this looks very simple, but in reality, it requires a great deal of payment.

But for the promises of these people, go for it!

When the two were discussing where to start, Fleming and Shi Dong walked in from outside.

"We got a piece of news from the Pasleto family."

Bandi and Gao Li stopped talking; they looked at the two children who came in; Bandi was a bit helpless, "You shouldn't have gotten involved; although no one saw it, maybe someone will use these things to attack you in the future."

"My idea is that you'd better go to Jinzhou now, whether it's to study or do something, stay away from the war here."

Fleming shook his head, "I am a member of the family, a very important member; anyone can leave, but I can't."

"You don't have to worry so much; there won't be any problems!"

He increased his tone a bit, "If I let you fight Lanse and the others here, but I have to hide in Jinzhou drinking and having fun all day, I can't do it!"

Bandi sighed, but his eyes hid relief; this was his son, who didn't escape his responsibility, although he shouldn't have to bear these.

"Okay, tell me your news."

Fleming said, "I know some people from the Pasleto family; before... you know, we often played together."

"I heard that the fuse for Dover's betrayal of the family was that his bar was taken away by Lanse."

"I haven't been to his bar, but I found someone who knows where that bar is!"

"Lanse and the others invested a lot of money in this bar; if we need to let people know 'we are here,' then I think the best thing is to take down this bar first."

"It can continuously bring Lanse a lot of funds, and it also has very important symbolic significance; it is the beginning of the Lanse family intervening in the rich district."

"We can not only limit his funds but also severely hit their morale; I think this location is suitable for us to fire the first shot."

Fleming slowly said the reason why he thought doing this was the most suitable; Bandi listened very seriously, and Gao Li kept nodding.

"Good idea, and our power in the Starlight District is very strong; dealing with them is very easy."

"If we leave this nail, it's not a good thing for us either."

"My suggestion is to pull it out!"

Gao Li expressed his stance; everyone else's eyes were focused on Bandi; he picked up a cigar and took a puff, "Just do as you say!"

Shi Dong breathed a heavy sigh of relief; he was afraid that this uncle would give up this opportunity for those ideas of going clean.

He immediately stood up, "I'll go arrange the manpower."

Gao Li nodded slightly; his own son went to arrange it, so he was very relieved.

Bandi added, "Since we have a decision, then execute it in these one or two days; the longer it drags, the more likely problems will arise."

The "action" after many years of absence made Gao Li feel that the blood that had already cooled in his bones became boiling again; he had already started to recall the passionate years!

But the only difference was that in the past, they would rush to the front, but now, they didn't have such an opportunity.

Time is really too fast; in the blink of an eye, their children are as big as they were then...

The Bandi family preparing manpower is not like those small gangs, having to call everywhere to mobilize people, and even possibly unable to gather so many people.

They only need one phone call, and they can quickly gather enough people, and there are corresponding weapons, vehicles, and some people for follow-up processing.

They scheduled the attack plan for the next afternoon, before the bar started business.

Not choosing to pull out this nail while the bar is in business is to avoid accidentally injuring ordinary people in the crossfire.

People who consume in the Starlight District bar are at least middle class; if they get hurt, it is very likely to make the situation develop in a direction that cannot be controlled—

Every middle-class family has very broad connections; they can influence many people's cognition and views on a certain matter.

Everything passed in waiting.

Bandi didn't do anything all night, sitting in the exercise room emptying his thoughts.

Gao Li sat in his gun room applying gun oil to those old weapons that had accompanied him for many years.

Fleming laughed and talked with the young people in the Bay Area under the spotlight, chatting about the changes that might happen in New Jincheng in the future.

Shi Dong arranged gunmen and formulated action plans and routes.

The next afternoon, around three or four o'clock, four small cars and two box trucks drove out from a stronghold hidden by the Koda family, heading toward the only bar Lanse had in the Starlight District.

The people in the cars were both a bit uneasy and very excited.

Uneasy because they heard that the Lanse family was the most combat-effective and resilient group of people in New Jincheng in the last ten years.

And excited because this rapidly rising legend would be extinguished by the ice water of the Koda family!

Six cars soon arrived outside the bar; from the outside, the bar was just an ordinary two-story building.

But they knew this was the bar.

The guy walking in front holding a shotgun fired several shots at the vicinity of the wooden door lock core; the piece of the wooden door lock was almost completely separated from the door panel.

He took a step forward, raised his foot, and kicked it heavily; the wooden door was kicked open inward with a bang!

This time they brought thirty people, just to completely destroy this bar.

The first few people rushed in holding guns, and others followed closely behind.

What they didn't notice was that when they entered the bar, a group of people suddenly rushed out from around the bar...

(End of chapter)