Chapter 990: News, Election Victory, and Celebration

Unlike people like Luo Si who haven't received education, Pei De Luo is a high school teacher. He has received education and has passed on knowledge to others.

This makes him different from Luo Si.

If Luo Si looks like a volcano that will erupt at any time, then Pei De Luo is a calm lake with occasional waves.

Luo Si's edge, even if he doesn't show it, people can see it, because it is just there.

But Pei De Luo's edge, if he doesn't take the initiative to show it, will have a certain deceptive nature. This is the power of knowledge.

He can also chat with Lans, rationally and calmly treating this guy who is considered a "devil" in the eyes of many people.

Luo Si just can't do it.

There is no smell of anger in the chat between the two. Facing Lans's question, Pei De Luo answered with a smile, "Many things have happened recently, in ways we couldn't imagine."

He didn't immediately remind Lans that he might encounter assassination or anything. He talked about the "Zhuo Lan Treaty."

"Mr. Huai Te, I don't quite understand why you don't directly invade our country, or directly support some agents, but use such a way."

"It looks like you have cultivated some gladiators wearing different colored costumes, given them weapons, and let them kill each other."

"But you are also in this arena. Aren't you afraid that the sharp blades you gave the gladiators will eventually be applied to you?"

Perhaps many people have such confusion, but their confusion has no one to answer, but Pei De Luo's, someone can answer for him, and it is the person himself.

Lans laughed twice. "You also said it, you use sharp blades, while I use thermal weapons, bullets, and more advanced defensive measures."

"For the questions you raised, I think I actually don't need to explain. We stand on different positions. You stand in the darkness and look at the light, and you will feel the sunlight is dazzling."

"But if you stand in the sunlight and look directly at the shadows, you will see the darkness that even light is swallowed by."

"We stand at different angles to look at problems and have different feelings. To you, these seem very unreasonable, but to me, perhaps this is the best choice."

He paused. "Among the twenty-something invited participants who participated in the discussion, you are the object I pay more attention to."

"Facts have proven that you have done a very good job. If Diego is to be overthrown by anyone, I think that person is very likely to be you!"

Listening to Lans's flattering words, Pei De Luo also couldn't help but laugh softly. "It really makes me feel flattered. Is this your praise for me?"

"Of course!", Lans affirmed. "In my eyes, you are the one with the most hope of walking to the end among the insurgent armies."

Pei De Luo and Lans's chat was very comfortable. He himself was also proud in his heart. After all, he was a high school teacher, and now he was the leader of a force.

Usually, it was not easy for him to grab others to explain the reasons for every thing he did, his psychological journey, and the final decisions that might appear.

He hid his excellence within his ordinary appearance and could only appreciate himself when he was lonely.

But at this moment, he felt that Lans understood him. Such a feeling made people comfortable, making him feel that he was not lonely!

"Fine!"

"I believe it!"

"But you can't say it anymore, otherwise I will proudly raise my tail, which might be the beginning of my failure."

"I called you this time because I... heard some news through some channels that some insurgent armies intend to assassinate you."

"They think that colluding with Diego will gradually dismantle this country and then sell it to the Federation."

"Plus some problems with the 'Zhuo Lan Treaty,' they intend to take action against you, to eliminate you!"

Lans didn't seem particularly surprised after listening. Doing such things would definitely be on the must-kill list of some "warriors." If he were afraid, he wouldn't have come to do these things.

He didn't seem to care much about this possibility, but instead asked with a smile, "What about you?"

"What do you think?"

A sigh came from the receiver. "You are more important than all of us, the most important person in the entire Lapa."

"So I have now passed this news to you. Pay attention to the assassination of these people."

Lans expressed his gratitude, and then said, "Thank you for your news. I guarantee that this news is known only to you and me."

Afterward, Pei De Luo asked about some things about the government army's re-equipping, and then hung up the phone soon.

After all, Pei De Luo is now a relatively well-known insurgent army leader. If people knew that he still had contact with Lans in private, and it was that kind of peaceful contact, I am afraid many people would immediately leave his side.

Lans is not a person who likes to take risks, or rather, if the risk can be avoided, then he will not take the initiative to take risks.

During his time in Lapa, he didn't give any assassins any chance. No matter where he was, he was rarely exposed, and even if he was, it was often very short.

And Ma Duoer also increased some protection efforts. Around the manor and some commanding heights in the lease area, there were people specifically guarding them.

The police in the entire lease area had basically all arrived and began to work.

The Federal Government arranged for some people to come over to help Lans manage this lease area. Congress still attached great importance to this lease area, but now they had more important things to do.

After staying in Lapa for a week, Lans returned to the Federation again, because the gubernatorial election had begun.

From now until the 18th, there was about a week's time. The State of Likai was not considered a "big voter state," and the number of legal voters in the state was not particularly large.

The population of the State of Likai was actually very large. Like Jingang Cheng, Mayor Williams had just done a simple investigation work a few months ago. Now Jingang Cheng had about 2.7-something million people, not including those who were not counted in.

The official figures were about between 2.8 and 2.9 million, and it might even break through three million people.

Among so many people, the locals of Jingang Cheng might only be less than seven or eight hundred thousand, and the rest were all outsiders. Those outsiders who bought houses locally were ultimately a minority, and if they paid taxes, they might not have been there for a full year, and they might not necessarily have a stable job.

So voters, ultimately, were just a minority.

There were few voters, so the voting time was relatively short.

Like a big voter state like Jin Zhou, they would start voting for the gubernatorial election around September 20th, and it would continue until October 18th.

Then the results would be announced on the 21st or 22nd, followed by a holiday.

There were so many people over there, so they really needed to leave more time to do these preparations.

The State of Likai didn't need so many polling stations, and naturally, it didn't need such a long voting time.

With two or three days left before the unsealing, Lans came to Mante-Nong early to wait for the final result with Attorney General Terry.

During this period, he also chatted with some local capitalists or politicians. They held a positive attitude toward Terry taking office.

This is the advantage of Federal officials engaged in justice, such as prosecutors and lawyers, running for heads of government. People will subconsciously think that if this kind of person can win and take office, they will definitely bring the fair and just attitude of their work into

But in reality, people have made a mistake; from the very beginning, there has never been any so-called justice. Everything is born out of self-interest.

He had also prepared a grand party; it is said that the venue for the victory celebration party had already been mostly decorated, waiting only for the final piece of news.

A result that was within everyone's expectations.

On October 18th, the voting ended. After the ballot boxes from all over Likai State were finally sealed, they were transported to Manton.

Under the joint supervision of both the upper and lower houses of the State Legislature, the vote count for the Likai State gubernatorial election was completed.

Attorney General Terry, with an absolute advantage, became the new Governor of Likai State! That evening, the girls in the pool, who were almost all topless, did not care at all about the fiery gazes of others; they stretched their bodies in the rain or in the pool.

In an occasion of this caliber, these young and beautiful girls were not afraid of others focusing their gazes on them; on the contrary, they were afraid that they would not be noticed by the people here!

This was a high-profile social event. The people who came were at the very least socialites, and they had gathered here for a few days just to celebrate the Governor's victory.

Therefore, those who came were either rich or noble.

If those girls could hook up with any one of them, for them, it would be an opportunity to achieve a class leap!

Look at those young people laughing and jumping into the swimming pool!

They were often surrounded by two or three topless girls; they seemed to be very popular, and those girls could not help but press themselves against them.

"This little bastard!", Mayor Williams could not help but curse.

Actually, he could have cursed more harshly, but if he cursed too harshly, it would be equivalent to cursing himself.

Lanse followed his gaze and looked over. In the distance, Arthur was chatting with two girls. He had one in each arm, and the two young, beautiful girls were taking the initiative to grab his hands and place them on their own chests, afraid that this young man would not take advantage of them.

Watching Arthur and the behavior of these... girls, Mayor Williams turned his head and glanced at James, "Make that bastard get back here!"

As he said this, he sighed and looked at Lanse, "When I go back, I will whip him hard until the whip breaks!"

It's fucking embarrassing!

As Lanse's business partners and good friends, they were also invited to Governor Terry's victory party.

Originally, Mayor Williams' intention was to bring the two children to see the world and, incidentally, expand their social circle.

He was still satisfied with James's performance, but that little bastard son of his was simply a freak!

"Young people will always have some thoughts different from ours," Lanse comforted him.

This sentence made Mayor Williams' expression very strange, "You are also a young man, but you are never like this."

Lanse was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he laughed, "That's because you didn't see me when I was being stupid, and you didn't know me, that's all!"

While they were talking, Arthur had already approached somewhat uneasily. When he saw James finding him, he suddenly realized that this was not a happy party hosted by him or his friends.

So he stood honestly and submissively in front of the few of them, with a timid look of having realized his mistake, which made Mayor Williams want to be angry but unable to be.

He could only lower his voice, "You really should pay close attention to your personal image, Arthur."

"The girls here aren't worth more than fifty dollars; associating with them will only lower your status."

"I'll say something that might be a bit excessive: these girls are no different from whores, and are even worse than whores!"

"Whores only want your money, and money can satisfy all their desires."

"But these girls here, they want everything you have, and then they find ways to make you pay countless prices for what you leave for them!"

Arthur nodded honestly and kept saying yes, indicating that he would definitely remember.

Mayor Williams was already completely immune to the "I won't do it next time" coming from his mouth. He had been saying that since he was a child, and now that he was in his twenties, it was still the same.

No one knew which time "next time" actually was.

While Mayor Williams was lecturing his child, someone in the distance called Lanse's name and walked toward this side.

It was William.

He also waved at him, indicating that he had spotted the other party. Amidst the gazes of some people, William squeezed through the crowd and walked over, "Manton is as congested as ever. The mayor here should consider the issue of urban planning."

Hucheng is not too far from Manton, about four or five hours by car. If you drive yourself, it is actually faster than taking the train. William drove here himself.

He first complained about the traffic situation in Manton, and Lanse smiled and hugged him, "These few days are the gubernatorial election days, and many people from out of town have come to Manton."

"Look, I, Mayor Williams, and you, this has already brought at least a dozen cars, plus other people."

William let go of him, "I just think the traffic is a bit terrible; they could actually do better!"

Then he turned around and shook hands with Mayor Williams, "You look the same as when I left; there hasn't been any change."

This was a very subtle compliment. Mayor Williams, of course, could hear what he wanted to express and couldn't help but laugh, "You look like you've become more dignified!"

"How is it over in Hucheng?"

William is currently serving as the mayor of Hucheng. He did not let go of his hand; the two were still holding hands. Before the first greeting was finished, it was not very suitable to let go, as it would make people feel very "sloppy."

"Not bad, the city is very small, and the population is not large, so it is not difficult to manage at all."

"It's a bit challenging for me, but I think I should be doing quite well!"

Mayor Williams nodded and said, "I've heard; it's indeed not bad."

The first greeting ended here, and the two let go of their hands. William looked at James and Arthur next to him and shook hands with them too, but this time there was no chatting.

Now some people in the Lawrence family have already gone to Hucheng to help William. This is one of the benefits of having a big family to rely on.

As long as he has needs, the family can provide enough help to assist him in gaining a firm foothold in Hucheng.

For an ordinary person like Sidney (the former mayor of New Jincheng), becoming a mayor in the Federation is not necessarily a good thing.

When he came to New Jincheng to take office, he also brought some capitalists from the place where he worked before, but after encountering some resistance, those people all left, leaving only Sidney alone in New Jincheng.

Even when dealing with Lanse and digging a hole for the Bay Area, he looked for gangs, not capitalists or politicians. This is where he was "poor."

William would not be like that. The Lawrence family now has money, status, and people like Lanse who have great fame. Even if there were some dissenting voices in Hucheng at the beginning, they have basically been suppressed now.

Soon their attention was refocused on socializing. Today, almost all the mayors of Likai State have come.

Some who were tied up with other things and could not come also dispatched their deputy mayors or simply their confidants or relatives to attend this party.

So they can see many people here, which is also one of the reasons why everyone appeared here today. Having enough politicians of the same level is a resource, an important resource!

They were engaging in social activities when Governor Terry came out of the house. His appearance immediately attracted people's attention.

And there were people specifically singing his praises—

"Let us warmly cheer for the new Governor of Likai State, Mr. Terry Elliott!"

The gathered crowd immediately cheered, and those girls were jumping up and down as if they were truly that happy!

Mayor Williams flicked his hand and slapped Arthur. He was actually watching those girls jumping up and down again.

Arthur smiled awkwardly and then shifted his gaze to Governor Terry, who had walked out of the room.

Governor Terry was no longer the Attorney General. The new Attorney General was right by his side; he was his former deputy in the Prosecutor's Office.

As an important judicial organ, the Prosecutor's Office must definitely be kept in his own hands, and he had never considered letting others control it.

Originally, Governor Terry had invited the old governor to come, but the old governor refused his invitation. It is said that he was packing up things at home, intending to leave.

The old governor is not young anymore, in his sixties. It is not easy to be a senator, and he is not qualified to run for president, so he directly chose to retire.

After completely handing over the work in his hands, he would return to his hometown.

He can now be considered to have no desires, so he directly refused.

If one were to say this made Governor Terry somewhat unhappy, he was indeed a little unhappy. On such an important day, if there is no process of "carrying on the past and opening up the future," one will always feel that something is missing.

But if the other party is unwilling to come, what can he do?