Chapter 10 Hello, Big Star
The curtain of the first parliamentary election after the war finally slowly opened when autumn was getting deep. In the first autumn after the war, the Lorraines ushered in a bumper harvest of agriculture and animal husbandry, and will also usher in the completion of the Free Lorraine Canal and the mining of the first star-source stone deposit in Lorraine's history. Thanks to the implementation and operation of these two major projects, the Lorraine Industrial Alliance successfully became famous and quickly became the "League of Legends" that is well-known to Lorraine...
The sight returns to the current focus, local council elections. The federal parliamentary system has two houses at the national level, namely the Federal House and the Citizen House, while each federal state implements a one-house system, namely the state parliament. According to the federal constitution, citizens automatically obtain voting rights after adulthood, have no criminal record, have a certain educational background, and can pay a deposit for elections, and can sign up for parliamentary elections and become candidates for parliament. This election also temporarily added a filtering condition, that is, there must be no suspicion of defection during the war - they must not participate in the election until the facts are clarified and officially certified.
In the history of the Klumber-Heisen family, many family leaders have served as state legislators, and the Lord's grandfather has also served as deputy speaker of the state legislator. However, overall, the family has not strong desire to devote themselves to politics. Most of the time, they participate in parliamentary elections only to fulfill their reputation and actively strive for reasonable rights and interests for the family when necessary. Although Weiss is not completely without political ambitions, he is very clear that personal development is like building a house. It must have a solid foundation to build up layer by layer, and move forward steadily to avoid falling. In this parliamentary election, the members of the Lorraine Industrial Alliance basically have a Buddhist mentality of focusing on participation, so they are not like those politicians who are determined to win and carry out propaganda and hype.
The most popular candidates for the position of the Speaker and the Governor have promoted their strength and abilities in various ways. Some have proposed a series of policies and measures to improve social and people's livelihood, printed on leaflets and distributed all over the streets. Some have already begun to invest in medical services. Recently, they have provided a lot of free medical services to gain the favor of the people. Some advocate that industry promote the country and put reducing the unemployment rate at the top of the policy program. In addition to various conventional propaganda methods,
Stars from all walks of life also appeared in Lorraine to cheer for the election activities. Against this backdrop, in Mason, the capital of Lorraine, Weiss met his old friend, Gunivel Grumman. During the war, especially the most difficult thing, she used her sweet singing to inject great spiritual comfort into the frontline and rear military and civilians. After the war, she not only did not lose her popularity, but continued to be sought after by the public and became the hottest performing star in the Federation.
In this beautiful season, the streets and alleys are full of parliamentary election propaganda posters and leaflets. The poster of the big star Guneville Grumman who came to perform seemed to be a touch of red in the green leaves, giving people a completely different fresh feeling.
Weiss sat at the table in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the street restaurant. There were both Guneville's poster and Guneville's original, which was indeed a very strange feeling. As the host, he warmly received Octavere's sister and Bella's vocal teacher, for a very good reason. This big star, who is popular among the people, did not show off at all. He came here immediately, without any support, no assistant carrying a bag, and no heavy makeup. Except for hats and sunglasses, the others were just as before.
In the middle and late stages of the war, Gunnieville was the favorite female singer of the federal officers and soldiers. Her song "Looking up at the Starry Sky" urged countless men to cry. After the war, she remained popular. At various events such as celebrations, commemoration, and gatherings, her appearance always brought the atmosphere to a climax. This time she came to Lorraine, she had to stay for a week, of which four days were held at the invitation of the popular figure in parliamentary elections, the metallurgical giant Mr. Glenn, to perform four shows in Mason and three surrounding towns. Gunnieville has been a vocal teacher in Lorraine for three years, and has many friends and students here.
The other three days were used to visit old friends and students. If Bella was there, she would definitely visit Clumber Heisen Castle. But now Bella is far away in the capital Liberty City. Whether Weiss' invitation to visit or the advice of taking the initiative to serve as a guide, she was rejected by Gunnivel, and the reason was sufficient. On the way she came, she heard about the canal and mining industry dominated by Weiss, and knew that he had a lot of things to be busy recently. After the war, Lorraine had good public order and many friends were with her, so there was no need to bother him to take extra time to arrange these trivial matters.
Looking at this strange and familiar beauty, Weiss was filled with thoughts and mixed feelings. It was a very distant thing to meet in the rooftop garden of the Grumman Group Building for the first time, but while talking, listening to the pleasant voice, it seemed that the first encounter was yesterday. This trance feeling made people temporarily forget the various hardships and sorrows experienced here, and temporarily healed the scars and pains in their hearts. I still remember the distant first meeting. Weiss had a good impression of Gunnieville. Perhaps it was a kind of teenage heartbeat, but the lives and encounters of the two rarely intersected, as if two dynasties
Looking back, there is only emotion and nostalgia, and there is no way to regain the past. It is in this calm state that Weiss talked to her freely about many topics, of course there are indispensable people about Octavier. Gunnivel said that there will never be no shortage of suitors around her sister, but she has never been interested in anyone, but she only looks at Weiss with a different look. If she had to find a companion for Octavier, as far as the current situation is concerned, she felt that Weiss' hope should be the greatest - as for whether she can succeed, of course, it depends on her sincerity and dedication.
After hearing this, Weiss was a little moved, but he did not lose his inherent rationality: he didn't know how Octavell planned his emotional life, but it was certain that she was just a good impression of her students and comrades. Perhaps because of fighting side by side and going through life and death, she would have more favorable feelings than ordinary people, but if she had to make do with her, no one would get real happiness. Instead of doing so, it would be better for each other to be well.
In front of Gunnieville, Weiss didn't need to tell his analysis. After all, this was just his idea. Perhaps this was not the case for Octavell. So, he didn't talk about the wind and moon but poetry, but only talked about those unforgettable years of fighting.
Gunnieville saw Weis looking around and talking about it, and said with some angriness: "Sometimes I really don't understand you officers who perform particularly well on the battlefield. Is your emotional world really blank? All your energy is focused on the military. But, you are no longer an officer, and those careers can really replace everything?"
This question did not bother Weiss, but asked with a smile: "So, teacher, you seem to have a heart belonging?" As a public figure, you should have hated this kind of problem, but Gunnieville smiled with his lips and his eyes turned into a crescent bud.
"Ha! Do I know that lucky guy?" Weiss teased from the perspective of an old friend.
But Gunnivel sighed: "To be honest, I once fell in love with someone and dreamed of living with him, but God made a big joke with me. His identity... I can never be with him!"
Weiss reacted suddenly and couldn't help laughing. At the birthday party for Bella at the Clumber Heisen Castle, Gunnievil did show love for Nicholas. This kind of love at first sight should have a perfect ending, but Nichola's daughter was indeed a big joke with Gunnievil. However, she could say it calmly now, which means that she had already let go of her heart. Take a step back and say, what if she doesn't let go of such a thing?
After being laughed by Weiss, Gunnieville "attacked back" and said, "From your attitude just now, you seem to be indifferent to Octaveir's favor. If you are not a woman, this can only show one problem... You have found your favorite person. Who is it? Do I know it?"
This question made Weis scratch his head. He hadn't thought about it seriously, but to be honest, he felt that when he came to this time and space, some people still made him feel moved, but it might be a little short of falling in love. So he said sadly: "The ancients said that you should start a career first when you get married. Over the years, I have indeed devoted most of my energy to the main business. Although I have met some people who are worthy of liking, it has not yet fermented into love. I think the real fate may not have arrived yet!"
"Spring goes, spring comes again, and one year will be your spring!" Gunnieville said with a smile. This seemed to be a common saying from the Federation. It was an encouragement and expectation for Weiss, and it was not the same for herself.
Weis nodded: "I hope so! I don't want to live alone all the time. If it really doesn't work, let's consider it?"
Seeing Weiss's joking expression, Gunnieville joked: "But we don't have any common hobbies, and even if we get together, it will feel boring. If you really feel lonely, why don't you think about my sister with an unparalleled face? Although it's very difficult, I always feel that you still have a little hope."
The next day was Guniville's performance at Mason. Unfortunately, because he wanted to discuss with officials of the Lorraine Provisional Government of Lorraine's official operation, the development of the industrial zone along the canal, and some matters after the official mining of the Xingyuan Stone Mine, Weiss was unable to come to the scene to support him. But what's interesting is that the meeting location is not far from the performance location, and the singing from the amplifier horn was heard from the window into the conference room...
"We paddled desperately against the waves, but were washed back to our past. We looked up at the stars, and the small people dreamed so far away, and no matter how sad they were, they had to walk forward..."
The wonderful melody of "Looking Up at the Starry Sky" can always make people immerse themselves in it and relax their body and mind. Hearing this song, the people in the conference room stopped talking and listened quietly. After this song, everyone tacitly skipped the pause just now and continued their discussion.
Previously, with the active support and promotion of Acting Governor Brindes, the mining rights confirmation and mining procedures of the first Xingyuan Stone Mine in Lorraine were successfully completed. United Mining Company obtained the mining rights of Xingyuan Stone Mine. The federal government assigned special inspectors to be stationed in the mine and dispatched a team from the Lorraine garrison to be responsible for the security of the mine. These were all arranged by the bookkeeping department. This time, the subsequent matters were discussed: the federal government's industrial department clarified the progressive task of the mining volume of this mine. Weiss and his partners passed
It is estimated that the task must be achieved by adding more equipment and sending additional miners, which requires approval from the Lorraine Provisional Government. In addition, the trial operation of the Free Lorraine Canal has been successfully completed, and written documents from the Lorraine Provisional Government are required to make it legally effective. The land on the southern bank of the Free Lorraine Canal is owned by local residents. In the Ulster Free Federation, it is civil for enterprises to acquire land from residents, but the law stipulates that when a subject acquires a certain number of areas in a single area, it is necessary to report to the state government for approval.
After conducting operational discussions on these matters, Blinders once again affirmed the positive actions of the Industrial Alliance: If Lorraine's entrepreneurs can be as spontaneous as they are both self-disciplined and forward-looking as they are, and can promote some projects that are both profitable and public welfare based on the overall situation of social development, then I believe that Lorraine's development after the war will be very optimistic.
Chapter completed!