Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

"I think it would be better for Michelle to go to the practice department!"

Wu Qun put down his tea cup and looked at Freya, who was holding her hand on her forehead and looking dull. The current situation is not good for everyone. If a solution is not come up with in advance, those who will be dispersed will There will be more and more rights, and the collision between rights will only make the city more chaotic.

"I think so too."

Freya raised her head and looked at Wu Qun. They looked at each other and smiled. Over the years, we have become not only friends, but also competitors. Each has made great achievements in their respective fields, but now it’s time again. It is an extremely difficult time, but the situation is different from the past and has become more difficult.

In the past, everyone didn't have so many worries. They could do their own thing wholeheartedly and have a lot of time to think and observe. But now the increasingly high intensity of everything makes everyone feel exhausted.

"We may not be able to go back, Freya."

Wu Qun said, stood up and walked to the window, looking at the brightly lit First Avenue. The traffic flow at this point was very heavy. Most families were holding dinner parties. In recent years, family marriages have been included in the legal control. , a large number of businessmen from the middle and upper classes often visit, and sometimes even businessmen from the bottom come, which was unimaginable in the past.

There is only one topic that everyone is discussing today, and that is the authenticity of the orchard plan. This is undoubtedly what all businessmen are most concerned about. Although it has been clearly stipulated that middle and upper-level businessmen cannot get involved in the interests of the orchard plan, but the businessmen It is obviously very clear that in order to take advantage of the loopholes, we only need to invest in some underlying industries and control the market first. Then we will not be able to decide what Congress will say.

In recent months, the situation at the bottom has been dozens of times higher than in the past, because a large number of middle- and upper-level businessmen have invested in construction at the bottom. The per capita salary at the bottom has steadily increased to 700 yuan in the past few months, which has already been This is considerable progress, and prices can still be very stable.

But now that the orchard plan has begun to have problems, the investing businessmen have become anxious, because this part of the money is likely to be lost at the bottom, because now the businessmen are still losing money, let alone making a profit, even if they start to make a normal profit , based on the consumption situation at the bottom and competition, the return on input and output at the bottom is actually very small.

Many businessmen regard the orchard plan as a long-term investment plan. As long as it is stable, it can bring huge profits to the businessmen in the future. Nowadays, the life span of human beings has reached 150 years. For most businessmen, ten years of waiting is a long-term investment plan. A piece of cake.

"A few of the other guys seemed reluctant to come over."

Wu Qun said, watching the door of Ai Bolun's house open, and several cars driving in. Charles did not hold a dinner at home tonight, but reserved an entire floor in a high-end restaurant in District 1. Host a dinner party.

Wu Qun looked behind him at Freya, who seemed to have stabilized her mood now. Although Freya had refused to use her power to let the Ablon family get involved in the medical enterprise in these years, because Freya was Charles's wife, at the same time He is also the actual promoter of medical reform in the city. He has a good relationship with the medical department. All he needs is to have these things. Charles is also very smart. He bypassed Freya and contacted many people from medical companies, and the success was smooth. occupies a place in the medical market.

Freya only found out about the results after Charles had done all these things. This approach had actually made Freya passive, which was extremely painful.

"We can only do this. Although it is cruel, the struggle for power is so bloody and cruel."

Wu Qun's face became serious, and there was anger in his eyes. Many members of his own council were secretly in contact with some businessmen behind the scenes. They were all seeking greater rights and interests for these businessmen. Many things were in Wu Qun said one thing in front of him, but he said another thing behind his back. Wu Qun knew this very well.

Many strategies to stabilize the city that were formulated at the beginning were completely disrupted. Wu Qun clenched his fists. The current chaos has reached the point where he has to take action. Councilors within the faction often have different opinions, but in fact everyone He just wanted to go in the direction of the merchants behind him.

The entire group of congressmen has begun to stir up undercurrents. If they continue to remain silent at this time, big problems will arise.

There were bursts of footsteps, and Wu Qun said with a smile.

"Cleaning is necessary."

As soon as Wu Qun opened his mouth, Chris was the first to walk in, followed by Lin Xiao, Wang Ying, Baozhen, Beckinsale, and Pullman. Pullman closed the door behind him with a solemn expression. Everyone sat casually in Freya's private living room.

"I don't agree with this approach."

Pullman spoke first, and everyone looked at each other. It had been a long time since so many people had gathered together.

"That's why we can only gather and discuss, Pullman."

Wu Qun said, and Lin Xiao laughed.

"Don't be so nervous. Today can be regarded as the class reunion after many years, isn't it? Everyone, please relax."

Lin Xiao's words did not have a good effect. The atmosphere in the living room was still very solemn. Baozhen walked to Freya's side, sat down and gently helped her hold her back.

"The Education Association is completely out of control. I may still have a certain say in basic education, but I don't have any say in higher-level education."

Everyone looked at Chris. Some of the education he had implemented in recent years had completely failed. The reason was that all high-level education schools were difficult to control, and there were also competitions with each other. Behind the scenes, there were also conflicts with some big schools. We have direct contact with companies, and most of the students sent out are to meet the needs of some companies.

Education has actually become very chaotic. All these problems have given Chris a headache over the years, and basic education also has frequent problems. Every education councilor in the district is rectifying the district according to their own ideas. Education within the country has lost its integrity and unity. Many of the teaching materials compiled by Chris have now been abandoned by many regions. Chris had to visit some regions to negotiate.

"Someone once told me that my time was over."

Chris smiled bitterly. When he went to a lower-level area before, the other council member was very unfriendly and refused to adopt any of Chris' opinions. He even brought out laws and many irrelevant things. This made Chris Some are very angry.

"We cannot allow the imbalance of power to continue. I agree with this."

Chris said, Wu Qun was a little surprised. He originally thought that he might be the most disgusted with this kind of person among everyone except Pullman.

"Pullman, your bar association is not having a good time either. Now the lawyer profession has become a profession that only those with money can afford. Last year, there were a large number of lawsuits in which people argued for themselves in the law hall. "

Pullman pressed his uncomfortable nose and said with a helpless smile.

“The profession of lawyer has been like this since ancient times, and it has been like this since the beginning of its birth. Most aspiring people regard the profession of lawyer as a springboard to the world of power. Being able to speak eloquently, knowing how to assess the situation, and being rigorous and conscientious are the must-haves for lawyers. It is necessary to be a powerful person.”

Pullman said, taking off his coat and sitting weakly on the sofa.

Although there is no big problem with the Lawyers Association at present, it is indeed a problem that fewer and fewer lawyers are willing to speak out for some poor people, because it may be thankless and they may not even get half a dime. Nowadays The cost of a lawyer is not cheap in the city. A long-term lawsuit costs at least 2,000 yuan a month, and a short-term lawsuit costs at least 500 to 600 yuan. This is not something that those with a monthly salary of only 500 to 600 yuan can afford.

Although the practice department is also actively adjusting. If no one takes over some lawsuits, the practice department will come up with a special commission fee to pay the lawyers, but there is only a minimum salary of 100 for one trial, and lawyers usually receive such After the lawsuit, you can only grit your teeth and contact the client first, and then prepare all aspects of materials. The minimum time required is two or three days, and in the long term it may take one or two weeks.

In the past, there were indeed a group of young lawyers who fought in court for some people who were in trouble regardless of remuneration, but there are fewer and fewer such people, because everyone has to live and need to compromise with reality.

Pullman also negotiated with Division 8, and the lawyer's fees were raised a bit, but they did not exceed 300 yuan at most, which was very difficult.

Although Section 8 provides all legal assistance free of charge, Section 8 cannot directly send staff to participate in most cases. While the system is perfect, it also restricts some things and even worsens some things.

"In my opinion, the most stable one is yours, Baozhen!"

Wang Ying said, lighting a cigarette, and Beckinsale next to her laughed.

"Thanks to Su Li, Baozhen, you have to thank her properly."

At present, the clothing industry in the city is the most stable. There is no large-scale growth, but there is no small-scale reduction. This is all because the Su family controls everything in the city's clothing industry through cross-holding, from raw materials to design. From production and processing to sales, the core of every point is the Su family.

Although all this was done with Baozhen's help, the key lies in Su Li's control over the Su family. No one in the Su family dares to disobey Su Li's orders. Once Su Li is unhappy, she will directly Let this disobedient get out of the Su family.

Su Li can decide everything in the apparel industry with just one word. This has never happened in the past, but over the years, Su Li has done it little by little.

After all these years, everyone feels more at ease with Su Li. Although she appears to be a strong and profit-seeking businessman, in fact, the clothing industry has been so stable over the years, and there has been no price increase at any level of the market. The problem is, Su Li obviously earns more.

But recently, many congressmen want to destroy the balance of the clothing industry, and secretly collude with many businessmen related to the clothing industry, planning to start competing with the Su family.

"I also think we have to do something!"

Everyone looked at Baozhen. This person who usually did not get involved in such things also spoke at this time. Wang Ying smiled and raised a hand.

"Some places have begun to demolish and build buildings. In order to increase the local economy, it is clear that such an approach will cause inflation in the region, but local councilors do not consider the future of the region at all for their own selfish desires."

Wang Ying laughed helplessly. This matter had something to do with Zou Yun. Although the two of them had not divorced yet, they had been separated for many years. Because when Wang Ying was at the most critical moment, Zou Yun suddenly Wang Ying had a big quarrel with him because of this and invested the money earned in the food market. However, Zou Yun’s explanation was that food could make more money and be more stable. Now Zou Yun has already made money with Chen Qiao. The gang came together.

In the real estate market, the problems at the bottom level are the most serious now. The economic benefits generated by demolition and construction are very high. Even some middle-level legislators have begun to have the crooked idea of ​​​​demolition and construction.

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded, raising his hand.

"The situation is the same here, that idiot Field."

Lin Xiaohuo sat down next to Wang Ying, and Beckinsale handed over a cigarette. Everyone knows the situation in the city now. The core of industry is technology, and many technologies opened by Congress have the right to use them. You must have very strong financial strength and excellent qualifications.

But after Field obtained these technologies, he began to rent these technologies to others, and he enjoyed the generous rents brought by these technologies. Over the years, the Hotson family's industrial control has been greatly reduced. Now Field I basically had nothing to do all day long, and I was too lazy to participate in some business competition.

Through the subleasing of technology and the leasing of supporting equipment personnel, this method can pass the review of the business department, and this rent also needs to pay technology tax. The Huosen family is basically grabbing some newly opened industrial technologies. Then subletting and flipping the business, this approach is very good for the entire Huosen family, because they can make money while lying down.

But it is undoubtedly a huge damage to the overall industrial environment in the city today. Lin Xiao has talked to Field about this point many times, but Field ignored it every time. The competition in the industry is now very serious. Those businessmen who rented technology from the Hotson family subcontracted the technology layer by layer, doing the same flipping job as the Field family.

This approach ultimately pushed down the prices of industrial products too much. In the end, in order to make profits, many industrial products can only adopt the strategy of small profits but quick turnover. This will saturate the industrial market in advance. Once the industrial market is saturated, for the entire industry, It is a great harm.

Lin Xiao could no longer bear it, and such a thing was secretly facilitated by many councilors. Those councilors who ignored the overall stability of the city in order to pursue their own interests, Lin Xiao could no longer bear it.

Beckinsale smiled and blew out a puff of smoke, and she sighed.

"The film and television area is still the same as before. It cannot be changed and has never changed. What has changed may just be a different way."

Now in the area of ​​entertainment media, Beckinsale is already a little overwhelmed. Because of legal issues, it is very powerless to control some issues in other districts. In addition, some councilors from other districts have conflicts with some councilors from the film and television district. Businessmen and family members are all wrapped up together, and now Beckinsale is too lazy to attend meetings many times.

If this continues, the control will become increasingly weak. There will be a large number of shoddy local TV programs, some vases with no acting skills at all, and despicable people who rely on hype to get to the top. The film and television entertainment industry has also begun to appear to varying degrees. big problem.

"You're too lazy."

At this time, Wu Qun said something, and Beckinsale laughed. Lanny, who had a good relationship with her in the past, also parted ways with her. This may be something Beckinsale couldn't bear. Although Xingyuan has been trying to persuade her, But Lanny’s philosophy is somewhat different from his own. Lanni feels that if he wants to continue to develop to a higher level, he must open up selection channels and allow all kinds of people to participate in the film and television entertainment industry, instead of blindly imposing control. This kind of circle is synonymous with the most glitz and luxury in all times. If it is controlled, those with artistic literacy and talent will be killed in large numbers.

Many businessmen will also reduce their investment in film and television entertainment, because most businessmen come in for the extra things they can get from film and television entertainment, but Beckinsale's approach has caused the film and television entertainment industry to lose A certain degree of freedom.

There have indeed been many high-quality and memorable films over the years, but the brilliance is not enough to cover up the chaos in today's film and television entertainment circles.

"Anyway, if you want to do it, do it thoroughly and absolutely, since we are going to break up."

Beckinsale said, staring at Pullman opposite with cold eyes. Pullman was obviously still hesitating. Now all seven people have decided to completely control the rights of the parliamentarians. It is necessary to be able to reconcile the relationship between merchants and businessmen. Next, the city will usher in a bloody storm in the power sector.

"I understand what you are worried about about Pullman, but you must consider the stability of the city."

Wu Qun said, walked to the table, opened the wine, and started pouring one cup after another.

More and more questions are coming to everyone's mind. This is completely different from what everyone thought and wanted in the past. The nature has begun to change. Today's rights are like a highly intelligent game.

At this time, the door to the room was pushed open, and Charles walked in with a slightly drunk look on his face.

"Freya, listen to me, I."

The moment Charles saw the other people in the room, his expression became serious. Looking at his wife's somewhat angry expression, Charles knew that something was not going well tonight. He wanted to have a good talk with his wife and apologize to her. , but now it seems impossible.

"Listen carefully Charles, if word spreads about our gathering here tonight, I will divorce you tomorrow. I will not hesitate this time."

Charles swallowed and looked at his wife who looked angry and disappointed. He felt embarrassed for a moment, and Wu Qun immediately said with a smile.

"We are just having a simple class reunion, Mr. Charles. It's okay. Freya drank a little too much."

Charles smiled awkwardly, turned and left the room. The moment he closed the door, Charles felt a chill on his back. The sky in Brilliant City was about to change. This was the only thing Charles knew, because the presidents of the eight major associations gathered together, absolutely It can't be as simple as a class reunion.

"She must be angry, completely angry this time."

Charles was a little regretful, but when he saw Michelle at the door of the next room, she walked over with a smile, hugged her daughter and said.

"How about taking a walk with daddy?"

Michelle hummed, and the father and daughter strolled to the garden behind the main mansion. At this time, Charles looked at Michelle and asked.

"By the way, Michelle, when you get married in the future, your father will use this medical company as your dowry. What do you think?"

Charles said.

"Dad, no need, I don't want to do business."

Charles was a little surprised, but quickly smiled and said.

"Even if you don't want to do business, this medical company still belongs to you, Michelle."

Michelle shook her head again.

"If you don't need it, dad, just leave it to your brother."

Charles was a little surprised. He looked at his daughter's bright eyes. Nowadays, Michelle is taking care of her younger brother Miguel a lot of the time. This daughter is so well-behaved and sensible. This makes Charles very fond of her. Maybe she and her mother Fleur She is as stubborn as Ya, but as smart as herself. Charles is very fond of this and is very at ease with his daughter's future.

"By the way, Michelle, what do you want to do in the future?"

"Like a mother."

Charles touched his daughter's head and nodded happily. This was inevitable, because this is how Freya educated Michelle. However, Charles did not want his son to enter the world of power in the future. This circle was too painful. Well, in recent years, Charles has always seen Freya's painful expression, not once or twice.

Many times Charles wanted Freya to rest, but Freya continued to work because the work at hand was not finished.

"Try to live as relaxed a life as possible, Michelle. From now on, promise dad that you will rest if you are too tired."

"I know Dad!"

9:23

Pullman held the half glass of wine left and leaned against the door. He was still hesitating. This approach was indeed too cruel. Everyone was waiting for Pullman to speak. Now it was extremely difficult. When making the decision, Pullman did not want to deviate from the justice in his heart, but now this justice has become a burden to himself.

"Pullman, your daughter should be able to walk now, right?"

Beckinsale asked, and Pullman smiled.

"She is very active and very noisy. As soon as she opens her eyes, she will be exhausted."

"I won't be able to take care of my family and work in the days to come."

Wu Qun muttered, and Pullman nodded understandingly.

"Of course I know this, and it won't be easy for you either, Lao Wu."

Only then did everyone look at Wu Qun. Everyone knew Wu Qun's current situation. The faction of the Food Association was greatly divided, because Wu Qun always slowed down some businessmen intentionally or unintentionally. Time After a long time, the businessmen were naturally unconvinced and felt that Wu Qun did it on purpose.

"Ignoring these things Pullman, let me ask you, why on earth are we standing here? Do you remember Baozhen's brother Baoyan? Do you remember that time Chris almost died? Do you remember the Hydera case? Do you remember the riots? Even the Tianhen case in your hands will become the next Hydera. We can't let this happen again. We can't watch the city lose control again and again. But we can’t do anything. Even if we are scolded by others in the future, even if we may even go to hell in the future, we cannot stop or relax.”

Everyone looked at Wu Qun blankly, and Wu Qun was a little excited at this time.

"Let these shit-like things continue to make noise, thinking that they have passed the parliamentary exam and that they have finished college, so they can do whatever they want without any scruples. It's time to teach them a lesson. They are too gentle. What has the practice achieved over the years? No matter how many problems there are in the practice, it is much more stable than us."

After Wu Qun finished speaking, everyone nodded.

"This monster will wake up again one day and open its mouth to swallow everything."

Freya stood up and looked at Pullman. He finally took off his glasses, nodded, and pressed his sore nose.

click

The moment everyone reached a consensus, the window opened automatically, and a touch of blue particles floated in. Gene stood quietly in front of eight people, still smiling as before, and the whole person looked like a A passing breeze.

"Looks like you've all settled."

The eight people stood up one after another and bowed deeply.

"Mr. Jean, you have to help us."

Wu Qun said directly, and Gene nodded.

"The only way I can help you is to disrupt everything."

Wu Qun immediately bowed again and said thank you. Gene looked at Freya, who still looked haggard, and the few people in front of him. Although their body and appearance had changed a little, the moment he saw their eyes , Gene feels that everything he did in the past was not wrong. These eight people have really accomplished a lot and grown a lot.

"But please remember, if you have any problems, just pour it on me."

Freya's eyes widened, and for a moment several other people looked at Jean in disbelief. Jean took out a cigarette, lit it, and said with a smile.

"No matter what you do, no matter what happens to this city in the future, I will always watch and I will always stand here."

Gene said and walked to the window with a smile. He glanced back at the people behind him.

"This monster needs two hands to hold it, otherwise the monster will break free from the chains and wake up again!"