Many things happened every day.
Some people were born, and some people died.
Some people fell in love, and some people just ended their relationship.
Everyone was the main character of the world, but they were also the supporting characters of the world. They acted out different scripts and experienced different psychological experiences.
No one could not survive without someone. If there was, it was just that the person had not thought it through.
Mr. Trumann paid attention to the progress of the meeting, Sister Charlie just wanted to get the pardon as soon as possible, and Mr. Wycliff was thinking about how to use his current advantage to settle the matter.
As for Lin Qi, he had already returned to Saibin City.
The Federation city councilors were directly elected by the citizens. Depending on the size of the city and the number of permanent residents, the number of councilors would vary.
This meant that there would be fewer councilors in smaller cities, while there would be more councilors in larger cities.
For example, in the city of Bupain, the citizens would pick at least ten to twenty people from dozens of lists in each election.
Large cities had their advantages. Once a councilor was chosen, they would have more power and access to higher levels of people.
At least, a big capitalist in a large city was completely different from a small capitalist in a remote rural city.
However, small cities did not have their advantages. Looking at the Federation city councilors who had been elected for a long time, their opportunities were all in small cities.
The political environment and standpoint of small cities were simpler. As long as one had a little bit of power, they would have a high chance of winning and being re-elected.
The councilors' term was two years, and they could be re-elected indefinitely. In some places, councilors were the main economic pillars of the city, and it was normal for them to be elected for a decade or two.
This time, there was someone Lynch paid attention to in the Saibin city councilor election, Catherine.
The election was this week, and there was only one last speech left. After the speech, it was time to face the public opinion.
No matter how good a politician's words were, it would not affect him at all. Only the public opinion was the key.
What you said sounded good, but it was not uncommon for the people to not buy it. How to please the people and win their trust became the ability that the federal politicians had to master.
Everyone had their own way. Some participated in various political programs, while others interacted more with the voters. Everyone's methods were different, but the only similarity was their purpose.
"I'm a little nervous!"
Catherine sat in front of the makeup mirror, and a makeup artist was making the final adjustments for her.
She actually looked quite mature. She was a girl in her twenties, and with professional clothes and makeup, she looked older than her actual age.
People were sometimes very strange. They always felt that young people were more motivated and often said that they should give young people more opportunities. After all, young people were the future of society.
However, when it came to choosing who would be responsible for their future, they were biased towards the elderly.
Their views would change at this moment. They would think that the older people had experienced many things. They had more mature experiences and more experience. Only these people could grasp every choice well.
Therefore, during the election speech, Catherine's appearance would be more mature. She would be more like a rational and intellectual working lady, not a young girl.
The target beside her looked at her and was very satisfied. "You've done better than all the people your age I've seen. You're impeccable. Do you know that?"
"The one who should be nervous is your opponent, not you. You just need to walk up the stage with a smile and defeat them calmly!"
Actually, from the beginning, they knew that the probability of winning was very high, very high. However, when it came to this step, they were still somewhat nervous.
Even with the support of the mayor and governor, as well as some policies from Lynch, it still depended on the attitude of the citizens in the end.
Catherine had to win the trust of these people. Only then would they choose her name in the next vote.
As the time approached, the former university journalism professor opened the door. "Time's up. It's your turn!"
Catherine took a deep breath and pulled herself together. She got up and walked out of the door.
As she entered the stadium, many citizens cheered.
The people sitting in the stands greeted her, and she also responded to them.
Politicians always had to show how close they were to ordinary people, but also how distant they were. They might be only a few steps away from each other, but they would never have the chance to speak face to face.
Catherine walked to the center of the stadium. This was the Sabin City Stadium. It was also one of the best stadiums in Sabin City and even in the State of York. It was currently owned by Lynch.
Looking at the stands, which were almost half full, Catherine felt that it was not easy.
The stands could support 30,000 people at the same time, so it was normal that it was not full. It was not a weekend, nor was it a rest day. It was actually very rare for so many people to come at such a time.
Other councilors, including councilors from other cities, would rent a small venue for their speeches. Some of them would not even rent a small venue, and would directly give their speeches in the open air.
This way, at least the space in front of them would be filled with people, which would prove their value.
The reason so many people came today was also related to the new ideas that Catherine had been promoting during this period of time — the education reform.
Only the education reform could attract so many people to gather here on a non-holiday.
There might be fewer people on the streets in Sabin City today because those who did not have jobs came here.
Catherine walked to the center of the stadium and stood behind the podium. She pursed her lips and smiled. She tilted her head slightly. "Thank you for taking the time to come here. When I was inside, I was thinking about what to do if there was no one outside."
It was a very flattering opening. In fact, how could she not know the situation outside?
People kept telling her how many people came and what the specific situation was.
What she needed was an opening that wasn't too intense and was very gentle, something that could bring people closer to each other and ease their emotions.
After the kind laughter of the people continued for a while, she tidied up the script on the podium, the watch that was used to remind her of the time, and other things.
"I know that everyone is very concerned about education. This is also an issue that I am very concerned about. In fact, if you know me well enough, you will definitely know what we have been through."
Some people in the audience immediately said that she and Lynch could not go to university because they did not have money.
She nodded. High-ranking politicians might not like to be interrupted during their speeches, but for politicians at the bottom of the social ladder, interacting with voters might be one of their ways to please the voters.
"Yes, you are right. Because of poverty, we could not afford to go to university."
"At that time, Lynch and I thought that someone had to do something. At that time, we pinned our hopes on others, but reality told us that even if we prayed every day, it would not change everything."
"Unable to go to university, still unable to go to university."
"And this is also one of the reasons why I am standing here today. Education, and education reform!"
Using a few simple sentences to quickly get to the core of the speech was the main way most speeches were made. In fact, voters did not want to chat with the politicians completely.
Occasionally, a few words could strengthen the relationship between them, but chatting all the time was a waste of time.
Everyone hoped that the politicians could be more efficient. Obviously, chatting and talking nonsense were not included in this list.
The people started to clap. This was what they cared about.
"At that time, I felt that the most unfair thing was that some people had only a recommendation letter, yet they could not even solve a single math problem. They did not even prove themselves, yet they could be admitted to a famous university and receive a full scholarship."
"This was very unfair. I was angry, but I was also silent about it."
"In the past, I might not have had this kind of ability, but now, it is time to change."
"I cannot change the entire Federation, but I can change the situation in Saibin. I hope that people in other places can forgive me for my selfishness. This is my hometown."
"If I can succeed here, then I will try to spread my successful experience and model so that more people can benefit from it!"
Next were some specific measures. In fact, there was nothing special about the education reform itself.
It was nothing more than allowing more people to go to school and be able to afford it. However, this seemingly simple problem had troubled the Federation for many years.
Even now, it was still a problem.
Everyone listened attentively. This was related to each and every one of their personal interests. They were more serious than ever.
Which family did not have a child? Who could resist the temptation of going to university?
In this era, going to university meant a good job, a chance to enter the middle class, and the realization of the Federation's dream, even if it was just a small part of it.
The atmosphere gradually became more lively because what she said sounded more likely to be true.
A social university with a lower threshold and more generous student loans. If these could be realized, then the education reform that Catherine mentioned would not be a problem at all.
Even people like them and their children could benefit from this reform.
The lively atmosphere was pushed to the climax when Lynch appeared.
"I didn't know you were coming."
Catherine looked at Lynch in surprise. She really did not know.
After the two of them hugged, Lynch walked to the podium. He looked at the audience with a mischievous smile on his face. "I didn't tell her …"
It was just a simple sentence, but it made the audience laugh out loud. Sometimes, the effect of personal charm was too great.
He held the podium and maintained his sunny smile. "I know that some of you are doubting what she said just now. My purpose here is to tell you that it will definitely become a reality!"