Barrier of Light

Gu Shen slowly sat up while holding his forehead.

Is this really a dream?

He couldn't believe it, couldn't accept it... the flying sand, weeds, dust and smoke blowing in his face, and the roaring engine when he left Dadu were all too real.

"Don't even think about going out today."

Nan Jin turned on the projection light screen in the ward, "The teacher told you to rest in the ward until you recover... Mental injury is not a trivial matter."

"I don't have a big problem."

Gu Shen shook his head and said in a hard voice: "What's more, the nomination of alternative members is about to begin..."

The light curtain flashes the loading interface of Deep Sea Link——

"The nomination ceremony of the candidate members will be broadcast live online." Nan Jin said, "You can watch it here."

"...Is that so?"

Gu Shen smiled bitterly and gave up the idea of ​​struggling to sit up.

He lay obediently on the hospital bed, watching the countdown to the nomination ceremony on the light screen, and silently shouted Chu Ling's name several times in his heart.

no respond.

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There are nine districts in Dongzhou, five districts in Jiangbei, and four districts in Jiangnan. Nagano and Dato are the two core districts in Jiangbei and Jiangnan respectively, and have absolute voice and parliamentary status.

Twenty seats are allocated to Dongzhou.

Nagano and Taito each have one more seat than the other wards.

It's just that... the third member of parliament in Dadu has been vacant for ten years. In fact, everyone knows that the vacancy of this position is related to a serious case that year.

Old Town, Lion Alley case.

Lu Cheng, Huazhi's largest shareholder, fell in a blind spot under surveillance. There were no witnesses and no clues... The man who was supposed to sit on the third position of MP in Dadu died, and there is no suitable candidate for this position.

In the past ten years, most of them have maintained such a delicate balance.

Huazhi and Nanwan live in harmony with each other and even created a "sincere meeting" to resolve the underground conflicts.

In recent years, this balance has become very difficult to maintain.

Zhao Xilai is getting older and older. Although the banner is big, it is already declining... The only successor "Zhao Qi" is not qualified in virtue and cannot take over such a huge foundation.

Although Nanwan's momentum is small, it is gradually rising up, and there is a vague appearance of confrontation.

Neither party wants a third member to be born... Neither does it want to take the risk of losing a member's seat and adding help to the other party in vain, nor does it want a "third party" who is evenly matched to steal the achievements of both parties and take advantage of the member's seat to gain power. , forming a tripartite confrontation between Dadu and Huazhi Nanwan.

But now.

Due to the Awakening Act, the nomination of the third congressman in most cities...can no longer be delayed.

The arrow is on the string and must be fired.

But on such a stressful day——

A party was held on the top floor of Huazhi Building. All the senior figures in the group received the invitation. They were invited to the top floor to participate in today's "feast". Today's top floor of Huazhi was arranged into a wide The cocktail reception venue is equipped with dining cars, champagne, cakes, desserts... It is hard to imagine that today is the much-anticipated "Nomination Day for Alternative Members."

Logically speaking, the atmosphere today should be tense.

But the people present were not nervous at all... because Mr. Zhao, who had been hiding in the field all year round, actually came to the reception for the first time today. It was said that the reception was organized in compliance with his orders.

Cui Zhongcheng pushed the wheelchair and stood by his side.

The senior elites of Huazhi took turns toasting to the "godfather". The elderly congressman smiled kindly, kissed each other on the cheek, and whispered his blessings.

The banner behind it hangs on the wall.

"We create miracles."

This is Huazhi's consistent creed, and it is indeed true... Huazhi has created too many miracles over the years. In this building, countless elites have gathered together to pursue their dreams, and they have been lucky enough to promote the progress of this era.

Virtual reality glasses, holographic helmets, LIFI technology...even if it's just a small step.

It also changed everyone’s lives.

Huazhi Group is already a well-known oligopoly company in the electronic information field across five continents.

For those who know the inside story, when they raise their wine glasses, the corners of their lips can't help but curl up a little higher than usual.

They know what that banner really means today.

Today is the day for candidate members——

This reception is a celebration banquet.

Early celebration of Mrs. nominations, and wins.

According to the nomination process of candidate members in previous years, after both parties submit their nominations, they will each explain their own ideological concepts and long-term and short-term plans after taking office... Of course, the most important issue for this year's candidate members is the "Awakening Act" Take a stand.

Whether it is in terms of strength, status, or influence.

None of the alternative members of the South Bay can afford to fight Madam... This is not a fair fight at all.

There is nothing wrong with celebrating the victory in advance.

Suddenly an "uninvited guest" broke into the venue.

"Wait a minute... No entry is allowed without an invitation..."

The voices of the two extraordinary beings guarding the venue were drowned out by the sound of crutches falling to the ground——

Everyone's eyes were directed towards the entrance of the reception.

An old man in a white suit with a dragon-headed walking stick, a windy walk, and a calm expression on his face, walked slowly into the reception with a majestic aura that made him quickly retreat from the crowd.

"Tree."

Zhao Xilai, who was sitting in a wheelchair, smiled and shouted out Zhou Jiren's title in front of everyone.

Tree--

The sound fell to the ground.

Everyone who attended the cocktail party saw the old man's appearance clearly during this period, and couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.

This is the Grand Judge of the Dongzhou Judgment Office!

Mr. Shu also smiled and nodded. When he showed his smile, his anger and power disappeared for a moment.

Sometimes he is like a Bodhisattva, and sometimes he is like Yama.

"Today is a big day..."

Zhou Jiren came to Mr. Zhao's side, looked at the countdown on the light screen at the reception, and chuckled: "Little girl Lu Nanzhi is going to be elected as a member of parliament, how can I miss it?"

Cui Zhongcheng silently pushed up his glasses.

The congressman did not speak, and it was not his turn to say anything.

The old man sitting in the wheelchair looked at his nose and heart, not knowing what he was thinking...

"It's so dangerous. There was no invitation before...I almost didn't squeeze in." Zhou Jiren picked up a goblet and poured a glass of wine by himself. He smiled and said: "Tsk, tsk, good wine...you have already Have you started celebrating in advance?”

Zhao Xilai drooped his eyelids and just smiled slightly.

If there is no invitation, it means you are not welcome.

Everyone understands this truth, but he can't resist the old guy pretending to be confused... and his special identity is not easy to expose.

"Now that we're here, let's witness history together."

Zhao Xilai swirled the wine in the goblet, took a sip, and said softly: "I am happy for Lu Nanzhi to be able to live today."