Chapter 170: Stability
"Everyone, have you ever thought that one day this street will become beautiful? What we need to do now is to gradually revive everything here. We can't let more and more slums like this appear in the whole country."
Tommy stood on the stage. In a small square, there were crowds of people. He had a firm look in his eyes, raised his fist, and held a microphone in his hand.
"Please rest assured. I have discussed the specific block reform plan with some businessmen in the area. I believe these plans will definitely help everyone solve the current difficulties in the future."
Tommy's words won warm applause. Many people looked at Tommy with smiles on their faces. There was less than a month before the general election.
Many of the blocks that Tommy visited have begun to renovate some places and build schools and orphanages. Many people saw this approach and felt that this congressman was different from those congressmen who were full of hope for the future in the past.
Tommy's support rate is now as high as 50%. In just two months, Tommy's support rate has been rising all the way, and many people are willing to vote for Tommy.
Especially Tommy's current wife Selena, she follows Tommy every day, helps Tommy with his work, and also goes to some places to talk to women about things. The couple is very approachable and has no airs. For most people who are used to seeing those high-ranking power holders, they are exactly the same as them.
"I am very grateful that everyone can listen to me. My wife and I have been running for more than ten days in a row. I want to take a break for the next two days."
After Tommy finished speaking, everyone applauded, and then the security guards opened the way. The group of people below, including Di Ge, were laughing happily. They had never been so happy, because they had never thought of being able to get involved in the pinnacle of power in this country.
This is something Di Ge has never thought of in his life, because Tommy will become the next president, and they can also enter the center of power. Their faction, which is at the bottom of the country, has now been favored by a large number of businessmen.
These days, businessmen want to talk to them every day, but Tommy tells Di Ge and them that they cannot agree to any conditions of the businessmen, and even try not to contact them as much as possible.
Many merchants could only donate some money and items to the neighborhoods Tommy had visited, and these merchants directly called Tommy. Tommy didn't tell Digo what it was.
But at this time, Digo was a little suspicious. Others seemed to be quite optimistic about Tommy, but Tommy felt the crisis at this time because he didn't believe Tommy would fulfill his promise.
Even Digo began to doubt Tommy. If Tommy became president, they would most likely be kicked out by Tommy. This was the worst case scenario that Digo thought of, while others were still talking about what positions they should take when the cabinet was formed.
But Digo didn't mention this matter now, because once it was mentioned, it would most likely affect suspicion. The general election was imminent. If an internal fight occurred at this juncture, it would be extremely unfavorable for their general election.
A group of people got on the car amid cheers. Tommy comfortably hugged Selena who came over. Now Selena completely believed what Tommy said. She liked Tommy very much, and the relationship between the two was heating up rapidly.
Tommy was very happy to get along with her like this. Selena looked at the ring on her ring finger. Although they had just held a simple wedding, it was enough, especially since Sai Linan was studying every day except with Tommy.
One of Tommy's assistants was responsible for teaching Selena. She made obvious progress every day. Tommy would teach Selena a lot of things.
Tommy was very happy with Sai Linan's change. He knew that he had found a partner who was very compatible with him. Although she had a dark past, it did not affect Tommy's feeling that she was an outstanding woman.
"You are actually very smart, Selena. You should have adapted to the study in the past few days."
Selena said with a hum.
"Thanks to you, Tommy. I am actually very stupid."
Selena lowered her head shyly and leaned on Tommy's arms. The car slowly landed on the elevator of the hotel and then went directly to the room. After Tommy kissed Selena, she went back to the room first.
"Oh, you are amazing, Tommy. I didn't expect that you could defeat the other two factions so easily."
After a congressman finished speaking, Tommy smiled and nodded. Those factions went the wrong way from the beginning. If they could not mock Tommy on the issue of Selena, but congratulate Tommy or even make some targeted opinions, such as helping women out of difficulties, they would not have any problems.
Other factions were crazy about trying to discredit Tommy through this incident, and they all fell into Tommy's trap. They slandered and spread rumors like this, and even dug up Selena's past and Tommy's past. This did not make the people hate them, but instead made people think that Tommy and Selena were good.
When these factions realized the seriousness of the problem, they began to change their guns, saying that Tommy had traded with those gang members, but Tommy had already thought of a countermeasure. Most of the gang leaders had legitimate companies and identities, so the money invested in various aspects of construction was extremely clean.
On the contrary, because of the rumors spread by these factions, many leaders directly sued some congressmen.
The entire poll has now completely reversed, with more and more people supporting Tommy, because Tommy has never made any political speeches. He basically gives street speeches around the ghettos.
They all revolve around how to get rid of the slum label, how to solve some basic problems through the construction of the grassroots, and then change the status quo of the entire country.
Everything Tommy did and said touched the hearts of most people. Many people had a very good impression of Tommy, a poor member of the parliament. The key is that some of the things Tommy promoted really improved the slums. .
Now what Tommy needs to do is to steadily fulfill those promises. Many gang members have begun to restrain themselves, and the gang members in the slums of CA Zhou have signed a contract with a large pharmaceutical company, and large quantities of antidotes have been mass-produced. , and has been put into many areas.
Tommy's reputation is now at its peak, and a bunch of congressmen are happily holding wine glasses.
"Let's have a good party tonight. I invited some people."
As soon as a congressman finished speaking, Tommy shook his head.
"If you want a banquet, just hold a small one. I have to go shopping with my wife tonight."
Tommy declined the banquet offer, and one council member immediately laughed.
"It's true that we can't make such a big show, we have to wait until after the election for you to successfully become the president."
Laughter was everywhere, and the congressmen planned to hold a small banquet. After Tommy chatted with everyone for a while, he planned to go back to his room, when Diego followed him out.
"Talk about Tommy."
Diego took Tommy to a small private room. Diego picked up a bottle of wine and poured some for Tommy. Tommy took a sip and he understood what Diego wanted to say.
"Are you thinking that I will abandon you when I become president?"
Diego was stunned, then smiled.
"You are really smart."
Tommy shook his head.
"The development of the faction so far is inseparable from your relationship. In the future, you will still need to contact the businessmen."
Diego nodded.
"Indeed, you can't let young people deal with so many troublesome things. Young people do things without any sense of proportion."
Tommy laughed.
"I've thought about this, but there's one thing you have to do as I say."
Diego nodded without hesitation, and the two of them took a bite.
"What we need to do now is to steadily win the market, and then be really effective and do everything I said."
Diego asked doubtfully.
"Are you really going to help those gang members?"
Tommy nodded, which was a bit difficult for Diego to understand.
"Why do you think the rights in this country keep changing and many things are difficult to implement?"
Of course Di Ge understands that both MZD and GHD are rotating, and they have been rotating for many years. Basically, the discussion on one side has not yet started, and the other side immediately abolished it when they came to power. It is only under the dispute between the two factions that the entire country will Problems arise again and again.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
Diego asked and Tommy laughed.
"What I want to say is, if we control the bottom and control the top, what do you think the future will be like?"
Diego stood up in shock.
"Is this possible?"
"You must be able to do it when you pass away. Start from the bottom first, and then prepare for a round of shuffling. Only in this way can everything be changed."
Tommy's words made Diego a little disbelieving, and he asked.
"When did you think of all this?"
Tommy laughed after Diego finished speaking.
"When I was a student, I had this idea. If we only control rights but cannot control capital, then everything will be out of control. What we need now is to use the contradiction between the bottom class and capital to effectively Contain capital. Once capital is tamed, we can do something to achieve the effect of controlling the entire country. "
Diego couldn't understand why Tommy suddenly had such thoughts, and Tommy laughed.
"Because there will definitely be a crisis in the future that can wipe out mankind. We must unite as a whole to avoid such a disaster. We must start preparing now."
Tommy's words made Diego a little confused, and Tommy smiled.
"Right now, our Sea Lions are waiting for the general election. I have prepared everything before the general election. It will be up to you next. I will formulate a detailed document for you to deal with those businessmen. If they want to If I get any benefits after becoming president, I will have to listen to us and help us build the bottom layer.”
Diego nodded, his last doubts now dispelled, these words coming from Tommy's mouth made him extremely reassured.
"Okay, I'm going to rest."
After the two had a drink, Tommy left. Diego smiled helplessly. If they hadn't been useful, he might have been the first person kicked away by Tommy when he became president.
Especially in recent years, Di Ge has left many dirty jobs to Tommy, so Di Ge is afraid that Tommy will take revenge one day.
"It looks like there's no need to worry now."
Diego sat down peacefully. Tommy, who returned to the room at this time, put away his anger, but Selina was still aware of it.
"What's going on? Did you have a dispute with them?"
Tommy sat down with Selina in his arms.
"It's not a dispute, but a difference in ideas. I hate their hypocrisy. In their eyes, there is only the word "interest". They become powerful not to change the country, but to make money through power. I hate this."
Selena nodded in understanding.
"Indeed, I grew up listening to their lies. In the end, I no longer pay attention to them, and even don't want to comment on some of the things they say. Okay, don't be angry. It's past 2 o'clock. We have to go shopping. Or do you want to be happy?"
Tommy happily hugged Selena. After a while, the two lay on the bed. Selena leaned on Tommy. She just hoped that all this was not a dream.
"It's okay. If you have it, you can take care of the child at ease. Everything will be fine."
Selena nodded happily. She looked at Tommy a little nervously.
"If you become the president, I will be the first lady. I am afraid that..."
"Don't worry, you just need to study hard and you will be able to keep up."
After a while, the two went out. There were still many reporters following them on the street, asking many questions. Tommy did not answer and could only let the security disperse them.
Many people greeted Tommy on the street. Tommy shook hands with some people. A clerk on the street asked.
"Mr. Tommy, can our treatment be improved?"
Tommy smiled and nodded.
"Of course, but many things have to be done step by step. As I said before, there are still people in this country who die for three meals a day, so I have to solve the bottom-level problems. Layer by layer, they will always be solved. Please wait patiently and work hard."
Tommy's words caused warm applause at the scene. Many people praised him. Tommy took Selena into a shopping mall. He still clearly remembered how Gene made everything in the mall surface that day.
Several managers of the mall came down to receive them personally, and Tommy happily chatted with them, because there was no need to resist these guys, after all, they would be Tommy's helpers in the future, but the reporters were still relentless.
"Everyone, I don't think it's necessary to answer the extra questions. Everything you speculate is meaningless to me and my wife. Please just look at everything I have done step by step, and you don't need to make groundless guesses."