Chapter 1854 - Dingchengs Election, Part Two (2/2)

Councilman Ming Jian was only in his thirties. He was a very talented Councilman who had earned a lot of support from civilians recently. Ming Jian was obviously the best candidate in the election. Even Councilman Nan believed Ming Jian would be able to use his talents to turn the Elemental Capital into a true capital city in the center of their country. It would become the sturdiest shield in the east with the brilliance of a sword!

Unfortunately, Councilman Ming Jian was just too young. How could he possibly win the election when Councilman Nan was abusing the connections he had accumulated for more than ten years?

“It’s a tragedy for the city that an old rat like you has set eyes on it,” Ming Jian harrumphed coldly. He went up the stairs with an obvious grudge.

“You still have much to learn! For example, not to show your true emotions on your face. I’ve lost so many elections, but did you ever see me pulling a long face? I was able to give the winners great applause most of the time!” Councilman Nan was even more delighted when he saw Councilman Ming Jian’s reaction.

He had lost many elections, but everything was worth it if he could win this one!

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They went into the building and took the lift to the floor of the meeting room.

The meeting room was extremely spacious, and the windows were made of reinforced glass. They were able to see the whole city from the room with its three hundred and sixty degrees view.

“Commander Xie, you look the same still… oh, you must be Captain Lu. We had a pleasant chat before. I’m really impressed by your Brown Rock Mages,” Councilman Nan greeted everyone as soon as he took his seat. However, Commander Xie simply ignored Councilman Nan, as if he was not too fond of the man.

Ming Jian took his seat with a long face. He was not in the mood to greet the others. He was seriously disgusted by Councilman Nan’s attitude. It was like the man was already prepared to deliver his winning speech.

“Oh, young man, there’s no need to give me the fruits. You can give them to Commander Xie instead. He’s the reason why the city is able to come so far,” Councilman Nan said with a smile when he saw a young waiter in plain clothes.

As a Councilman, he could not afford to yell orders at people, even if the person was only a waiter. That way, the people would be overwhelmed by his humility. They might even be grateful toward him. Winning over people could not be any easier.

“Idiot, those are mine! Who said I’m giving them away?” The young man took a seat that was a level higher than Councilman Nan. He placed the plate of fruits on the table and feasted on them without caring about his image.

Councilman Nan was dumbfounded.

Where did this young man come from? Was he trying to ruin his career?

“Brother, that seat belongs to a Councilman. I know you might be in a bad mood, but you shouldn’t be so reckless.” Councilman Nan was long used to pretending to be on good terms with everyone, and spoke gently to the younger man.

“I’m not supposed to sit here?” The young man gave Xie Qinghua a puzzled look.

“Mo Fan, that seat isn’t yours,” Xie Qinghua chided him with a smile. “Come over here, the main seat is yours.”

“Oh, I was wondering why I was sitting with this boring man.” Mo Fan stood up and brought the plate of fruit to the seat designated for even higher authorities. He plopped down into the chair and casually tossed an apple into Xie Qinghua’s hands.