The feeling that Gu Xiangming gave Wu Mian was different from other politicians, but more reckless.
This actually made Wu Mian feel a little more favorable towards Gu Xiangming. At least he wasn't pretending, so communication shouldn't be too difficult.
Gu Xiangming handed two glasses of water to Wu Mian, and glanced at the young-looking Lin Hansu: "Brother, did Lao Li send you alone this time?"
"Two." Seeing that Gu Xiangming ignored Lin Hansu, Wu Mian explained: "There is a girl by your side, so it is not easy for others to notice."
Gu Xiangming looked at Wu Mian, who was not very strong, and Lin Hansu, who was timid and silent, and said tactfully: "Actually, I think what Lao Li did is completely unnecessary. Either you go back! I, Gu Xiangming, am in good health.
You’re not afraid of slanting shadows, you don’t need any protection!”
Wu Mian understood that Gu Xiangming didn't think he was really capable of protecting him, and said with a smile: "Brother Gu, the current situation is turbulent recently, and I believe you have heard about the news about the accidents of many congressmen in several surrounding districts. This kind of thing,
It’s better to be cautious.”
"Their situation is different from that of the Sixth District. Who can guarantee that there is no shit on their butts among those congressmen who had the accident?"
Gu Xiangming sat on a chair on the side: "Our Sixth District is neither an enterprise district nor a government district. They don't like this kind of poor place."
"Just because you don't like it doesn't mean that others don't like it. You can guarantee that you won't commit corruption after becoming the speaker, but for others, this position is a cornucopia."
Wu Mian found that although Gu Xiangming was careless, he still had a keen sense of politics, so he advised: "When it comes to interests, it is better to be more cautious."
Gu Xiangming laughed: "If something goes wrong, how can you two protect me?"
Wu Mian didn't explain too much, but just responded with the same smile: "With one more person, at least we can have more protection. If you just drive us away, it will be difficult for us to do business with Bureau Li."
Gu Xiangming didn't believe that the thin Wu Mian and the little lolita Lin Hansu could provide him with any help. Due to the face of his classmates, he finally chose to accept: "Forget it, you can stay, I am not popular in the workplace.
Recently, I have to go around canvassing for votes, and I really need help around me."
Wu Mian added: "Brother Gu, although Bureau Li has good intentions, after all, he holds a public office and cannot openly participate in elections, so our identities need to be kept confidential."
Gu Xiangming waved his hand: "Don't worry, I will tell others that you are my nephews and nieces, and you are here to help me."
The District Council has a canteen, but it is still very deserted at noon. Except for the doormen and hired temporary workers, there are almost no council members.
Wu Mian sat across from Gu Xiangming, looking at the clear soup with no trace of meat or fish, he couldn't believe that this was actually a district-level government canteen.
Gu Xiangming ate this with gusto: "Eat quickly. After eating, we need to go to Chao Town."
When Wu Mian heard this name, he remembered the process of arresting Zhang Fuhai: "The place in Chao Town is quite chaotic, and there are mostly foreigners. It will be difficult for you to get votes there, right?"
"To be honest, I actually don't have much hope for this election. To put it bluntly, elections are about spending money to win votes. I'm an old bachelor. I don't have the money to get involved in this kind of thing. I just can't stand those congressmen.
The only people who participated in the election were those who were willing to vote for me because of corruption. Those who were willing to vote for me were all poor households and old neighbors. I went to Chao Town not to win votes, but to help the poor."
Gu Xiangming wiped his mouth with his sleeve: "I have a bad temper and a stupid mouth. I only know how to do practical things and have no competitiveness."
Wu Mian took a bite of the steamed bun and said, "In this era, what is lacking is people who do practical things."
"People who do practical things also lack opportunities." Gu Xiangming opened his wallet and rolled a dry cigarette: "After I announced my participation in the speaker's election, several companies came to me and were willing to provide me with campaign funds. The one with the most offers raised the price
30 million, and he was willing to help me clear the relationship, but I refused."
Wu Mian usually smoked cigarettes that cost hundreds of yuan a pack. After coming to Gu Xiangming, in order to keep a low profile, he switched to cigarettes that cost more than ten yuan a pack. He also took out one and lit it: "Because you can't accept their conditions."
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Gu Xiangming blew out a puff of smoke: "Yes, that company wanted me to implement mechanized factories in the Sixth District after I took office, but I refused! Who is the most difficult person these days? It's not the people at the bottom! The factory is for profit.
, are constantly replacing more convenient equipment, and people are laying off large numbers of people. Our six districts are already poor. If the unemployment rate rises further, there will be big problems. The promotion of mechanization is only the profit number for enterprises, but
For ordinary people, it represents the future of a family."
Wu Mian reminded: "Have you ever thought about running on a curve, first obtaining the position of speaker through the help of enterprises, and then implementing policy reforms? Otherwise, if you fail in the election, others who are bribed will also implement mechanization."
"The bottom line cannot be changed. The reason why I dare to fight against all kinds of injustice is precisely because I am upright and clean. If I accept bribes from companies, I will not be able to stand up straight."
Gu Xiangming stubbornly shook his head: "Even if I can't go up, I can't let others implement mechanization. At worst, I will take the people to march and protest! It is said that the technology of this era is developing at a rapid pace, but the technology in my eyes
, it just makes the rich get richer and richer, while the common people will always be the bottom class being exploited!"
Wu Mian was noncommittal and terminated the conversation. After all, he was the kind of person who enjoyed the dividends of science and technology as Gu Xiangming said. It was pointless to argue against such an opposition with different opinions.
In order to avoid exposing the identity of the spy, many high-tech products cannot be used. The only equipment provided by the Security Department is a wheeled bulletproof vehicle that has been in stock for a long time and has been eliminated.
Wu Mian parked the car in front of the office building and saw Gu Xiangming carrying a stack of newspapers into the car. He smiled and said: "Brother Gu, paper publications are rare now. You are going to donate them to Chao Town."
Nursing home?”
"Donate it. The illiteracy rate in Chao Town has reached 80%. They can't understand it even if I give it to them. This is the tissue paper I saved for wiping my ass."
Gu Xiangming opened the car door and sat in the back seat: "I heard that the toilets in rich people's homes are all smart, and they can automatically clean themselves after pooping! On the other hand, I am so miserable, I can only wait for the newspaper to fall through and wash my hands!"
"Ha ha!"
Wu Mian smiled and drove on the road. At the same time, he felt that Gu Xiangming was not that pure.
As a member of parliament, the other party's monthly salary is at least tens of thousands of yuan, but this artificial poverty seems a bit too deliberate.