Free Web NovelChapter 706: Chapter 298: Aries Arrives
As soon as he arrived, Chen Rutang dropped a bombshell, Li Xin put down his teacup and looked at Chen Rutang, his eyes becoming fervent, "Dean, great news!"
Looking at the justice faction of Dragon Capital, after Hong Yan died, the Hong Family was excluded, leaving few Beijing people with enough qualifications and experience. The election of the Grand Governor’s family is one thing, but more importantly, it requires prestige and authority, which must be recognized by the members of parliament. The dean of the Canon Law School in Dragon Capital belongs to this category, though most are liberal or closely associated with the liberals. The Canon Law School receives liberal support, while Making is the pillar of the just faction’s position.
The justice faction picked over a large circle, eventually finding Chen Rutang as the most suitable candidate. Although several people had sufficient prestige, internal interests could not be negotiated, and Chen Rutang has been very stable and neutral, not participating in these interest disputes. The Chen Family has some arrogance, usually considered somewhat off the stage, but at this time became the best choice, and as a result, Chen Rutang was chosen.
"Do you think I should run for the Grand Governor?" Chen Rutang asked.
Li Xin stood up, "Dean, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Dragon Capital seems to have developed better than before, but in actuality, there are many problems both domestically and internationally. We need a Grand Governor who can lead us, and I think the dean is the best candidate!"
Chen Rutang looked at the suddenly enthusiastic Li Xin and smiled bitterly, "If I didn’t know your character, I would certainly think you were buttering me up. This road is difficult, and my chance of winning is not great."
Feeling Li Xin’s heartfelt joy, even at Chen Rutang’s age, he felt somewhat impassioned.
"Though thousands may oppose me, I shall go forth!" Li Xin said determinedly.
"Haha, well said. You, young man, have always acted accordingly. As your dean, I will not back down. If Nalan Jingguo becomes the Grand Governor, the interests of the Potter Family will continue to expand, which is not a good thing for Liaolong."
"The development brought by Hex-Tech is completely manipulated by the few represented by the Potter Family. Perhaps in the past there was some contribution, but now it is entirely built on the exploitation of countless people’s sweat and blood. Eighty percent of Dragon Capital’s population is concentrated in the South and North Districts, and the Underground City, which is not included in statistics, but still owns very little wealth. Capital accumulation and rolling is a train without brakes, relentless, never stopping, without change, Dragon Capital will eventually experience a big incident."
Chen Rutang stared at Li Xin sharply, "Do you know that if they hear what you said, you will become a thorn in their eyes?"
Li Xin chuckled with indifference, "Sooner or later, it’s also the reason the Night Patrol is always unpopular. If the dean wants to run for Grand Governor, I am willing to be the vanguard."
Chen Rutang laughed, "You young man, the future belongs to you, but indeed someone needs to help pave the way for you. I have decided to run, but even internally, the justice faction is not united; they just temporarily push me out to cope with things. Variables exist, and we must open the influence in a short time."
"Freedom Newspaper is currently taking shape and can serve as a propaganda channel."
Chen Rutang nodded, "I have already prepared several plans. I’m not the dean for nothing. Since I’m doing this, I will go all out. This time, I’ll benefit from your talents; Lu Shuai will also play a major role."
"Where did Lu Shuai and Huerta go? Haven’t seen them for a long time." Li Xin had forgotten about these fellows.
"They have almost rooted themselves in the North District. Lu Shuai has changed a lot." Chen Rutang said with some emotion, "I heard Huerta has already signed up to join the Night Patrol, but he seems not to want to use your connections to enter."
"Dean, successors are emerging!"
"Haha, well said, we will definitely get better!"
Initially, Chen Rutang was indeed a bit pushed to go, but seeing his disciples all cultivating and fighting in their own fields fearlessly, if he could be elected as the Grand Governor, he could shelter them from the wind and rain for quite a long time.
"Dean, the case of Hong Yan is currently in my hands; Ye Shidao is highly suspicious at present." Li Xin said, he felt it necessary to remind.
Chen Rutang was not very surprised; at that level, there were only two or three forces with motivation; it could be anybody, just a matter of probability size.
After a moment of silence, "Be careful, this is a hot potato and could become a chess piece in the multi-party game during the election, ... almost forgot, you’re not an ordinary person, which is likely the reason the Church Court assigned you this. In fact, the Church Court is happy to see internal strife in Dragon Capital."
Chen Rutang referred to the Secret Castle, when Secret Castle is involved, any force has to weigh it carefully. The Church Court wants to clear their involvement through this way, they don’t want to be dragged into the "Royal Authority" struggle. Secret Castle is powerful and fearless and doesn’t mind such trivial matters.
Li Xin knew he was riding like a fox borrowing the tiger’s intensity, but now he had to keep pretending with a straight face. He didn’t expect Secret Castle to have such a big influence among the major forces; he overplayed his hand a bit.
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After a day of busyness, Li Xin returned home. Since Ma Liu started making dinners, Li Xin braved any weather to eat at home; suddenly, he noticed a nice carriage parked at the opposite door.
He remembered a family of three Beijing people living there; Aunt Fei said they were in business, but their business shouldn’t be booming to this extent. This carriage doesn’t seem like it fits the level that should appear here. He gently furrowed his brows, and in this sensitive period, caution is necessary.
Just as Li Xin paused, thumping footsteps sounded from across, followed by the door being pushed open.
"Li Xin!"
A clear shout, someone suddenly jumped in front of Li Xin, giving Li Xin a scare, almost punching the person away.
Examining the lively Celestia, Li Xin was also stunned, "Ah, how did you come?"
"Nonsense, of course, by boat!" Celestia said proudly.
"Ah, wasn’t it supposed to take another day?" Li Xin was planning to go to the pier to pick her up but didn’t expect her to arrive so quickly, and while speaking, his eyes unconsciously glanced behind Celestia.
"Hey, hey, yo, what are you looking at, what’s wrong? Can’t I be alone? I thought you wouldn’t smile!" Celestia said, displeased.
"Cough cough, nothing, welcome, warmly welcome!" Li Xin said.
"Fake, so fake, show me a real warm welcome." Celestia grumbled with her lips pouting.
Li Xin laughed, "You’re still as energetic as before!"
"That’s right, this young lady is naturally optimistic." Celestia said, just then a man walked down, focusing his gaze on Li Xin.
"You came, I thought you were arriving tomorrow." Li Xin said, seeing Miss Aries dressed like this, Li Xin didn’t know how to address her.
It’s not that there’s some special ability, but because Li Xin and Aries’s souls once served as coordinates for each other, so even if a suit was used, a strong sense of familiarity would arise.
"Just happened to have a tailwind, the ship arrived early." Estella said, at this moment, a golden little bird landed on the shoulder, tilting its head and squinting at Li Xin, while a snow-white little cat jumped onto Estella in three steps, then lazily enjoying Estella’s strokes.
"Alright, this is Count Ella, my current boyfriend. You two aren’t going to stand here under the chilly gusting wind on the street staring at each other, are you? The restaurant is already booked, the car is waiting, been waiting for you half a day, let’s go, chat while eating." Celestia rubbed her hands and said.
"No need, come eat at my place." Li Xin said, there’s no place like home.
"Li Xin, after all, we came all the way here, you can’t be so stingy. Relax, I’ll buy dinner tonight, I want to try some Dragon Capital specialties, specifically booked Jinfeng Lou, heard it’s very popular!" Celestia quickly shook her head, the man can be set aside for now, food must not be neglected.
"Come on, it will satisfy you." Li Xin smiled as he opened the door and made an invitation gesture, "Besides, Jinfeng Lou is a brothel."
