Dwyer has not completely recovered yet. The collision is just one aspect, and the other aspect is that he has inexplicably become the representative of the "opposition" in Otis City.
In fact, the reason why people recognized Dewell came from a conversation between him and Dulin in the church. The effect of those words may have been very bad in Dulin's view, destroying the core content of his subsequent series. But in the eyes of the locals, Dewell's words exactly represent the aspirations of all of them. They are satisfied with their current lives and do not want any big changes. They just want to be able to have no one to manage them like before. Let them live with a "high degree of autonomy".
This city is not the city of the empire, not the city of the new party, not the city of the old party, and not the city of the mayor.
Here, Odis, is the city for all Odis people!
It is precisely because most people have this idea that they have no special emotions towards the new mayor. They are indifferent to the idea that we will not welcome you when you come, but we will not be sad when you leave. What made people recognize Dewell the most was that when Dulin asked him what other requirements and hopes he had for his current life, he used silence and the word "satisfaction" to fight back against Dulin, letting Dulin know this. The city does not need him, he is redundant here!
All emotional humans are social animals and need affirmation and recognition from society. A few days ago, people may not have known who this guy Dewell was, what his deeds were, and what great things he had done. But soon after those words spread, the recognition of him by some middle-aged and elderly people skyrocketed, to the point where when he walked on the street, someone would take the initiative to say hello to him.
Dwyer gradually felt that there was a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. From the unfamiliarity and slight resistance at the beginning, to the feeling of enjoying it, he had unknowingly become addicted to it. This feeling of being needed was something he had never felt before in his life. Those eyes were full of affirmation. Every time a warm hand grasped his hand, a voice kept affirming something in his heart. Something he didn't even notice.
This thing is called social responsibility, a social responsibility given by others.
Haidt couldn't help but raise his head and look at this guy again. He had already heard that the president encountered some problems when he planned to establish a branch here, and the biggest problem was this person named Dewell. He was curious about what kind of person would refuse the revitalization of a nation and refuse others to extend an arm from heaven to him. Now he saw an ordinary person. The only impression left on Haidt was that this guy's back was very straight.
"What are you gathering here for?" Haite lowered his head again. He looked down on this guy a little.
Dewell tore off his sleeves and bandaged his wounds, "We are here to stop them from bulldozing the park in the center of the city."
"Oh? Why? As far as I know, the park in the center of the city does not belong to anyone, including you. You have no right to interfere with the city hall's decree..." Dulin arrived at the scene at some point. He pushed aside the crowd and walked away from the sea. Te walked over from behind, and Haite took the initiative to stand aside. Du Lin looked at this familiar guy and asked softly. His tone was very calm and light. He didn't seem to want to ask an emotional question, just a casual question.
Dewell didn't know that Dulin would arrive at the scene so soon, and he didn't know that what they were doing would attract Dulin here. Many people, including him, thought that this was just a small matter, that Dulin would know about it, and then the two sides would start negotiations to find a middle point acceptable to everyone to decide the matter. Dulin continued to bulldoze his city center, and the opposition received a victory in addition to some compensation.
This is the conclusion they came to after thinking. After all, Dulin is also the mayor of a city. It is impossible for him to take care of everything personally. What does the city hall do to support so many people? Isn't it just for Are you sharing the mayor's worries
Dwell opened his mouth and said "Mr. Dulin". Before he could say anything else, Dulin shook his head and interrupted his words.
"That day in the church we were all fellow citizens, so anyone could call me 'Herr Duhring'. But today we are not in that sacred place, but in the streets of Odis, so you must bring my Job title, this is the most basic courtesy!" Du Lin glanced at him and said with a half-smile.
Dewell nodded and repeated, "Mr. Mayor Dulin, you have just arrived in Odis and you don't know much about the situation here. There are many crops planted in the park in the city center. These crops can not only increase The role of green plants can also help some poor families and some elderly people living alone to get some food supplies." Dwyer was also paying attention to Du Lin as he said it. He saw that Du Lin was listening very seriously, so he said. Continuing, "If you bulldoze the parks downtown, it's going to make a lot of people go hungry, so the hope is that you have a way to accommodate those people, and that's why we're here."
Dulin glanced down at his injured arm, pointed and said, "Is your arm okay?" Dewell shook his head, and Dulin suddenly laughed, "Mr. Dewell, what did you say just now?" There are three problems with what I said. The first problem is that the park here is not the private property of a certain citizen or citizen. It does not belong to anyone. Before anyone buys this land, it belongs to the empire and the city hall. . "These people" you mentioned have violated the law by destroying public property in the park without the consent of the city hall. "
"The second question is that the city itself has a shelter, and the shelter is also responsible for the relief situation. Anyone who cannot afford to eat can go to the shelter to get help. I believe that no one will starve to death there. If someone If you starve to death, the person in charge will bear all the responsibility. This cannot be a reason or excuse for some people to destroy the park and occupy non-private land, let alone use morality to cross the legal bridge.”
"The third question, before you gathered here, did you apply to or inform the relevant offices in the city hall?" Dewell was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, and Dulin's tone became a bit stern. "You gathered a large number of citizens together without notifying the city hall, and seriously interfered with the construction of city construction projects. May I ask Mr. Dewell, who gave you the courage and power to trample on the law several times?"
"You have to know that the empire is a legal empire. Everyone is equal before the law. As long as you violate the law, you will not be able to escape the punishment of the law. I hope that the next time I see you, you will be as good as you are now. So calm." After Du Lin finished speaking, he lowered his head. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and dusted off the dust on his collar, then tilted his head and looked at Haidt, "Take this suspect who illegally summoned a parade opportunity. Bring them back, and the organizers of other organizations who participated in and implemented this illegal plan should also confirm their identities as soon as possible. I need to see them face legal justice."
When Dewell was about to say something else, Haite punched him in the face and swallowed the words he was about to say along with the blood.
Dulin crossed Dwell and walked towards the crowd. Those in the crowd had already heard what Dulin had just said and took a step back involuntarily, with a hint of timidity on their faces. They are willing to oppose the mayor and the city hall to bulldoze the park in the center of the city, but that does not mean that they are also willing to "break the law" and have to undergo a "trial."
The group effect collapsed under the collision of a car, and the momentum of moving forward regardless of the consequences also disappeared, leaving only a deep fear of the consequences.
"I am the new mayor of Otis City, and I stand here today to tell each of you. Building Otis City is the common responsibility of all citizens. Only when this city is built, will those young people who leave the city Come back here and reunite with you. I believe that everyone in Otis City hopes that this place will become another Nano Lindes, or even more than Nano Lindes. This requires our joint efforts!”
"Some people don't know what their purpose is. They don't want this city to become rich and beautiful, and they don't want you who live here to become rich, and they don't want you to be reunited with your families. But you are bewitched by these people, I followed their twisted and malicious guidance and stood on the opposite side of me.”
"I know that some people may be seriously brainwashed and think that what I say is lies and empty words. I also know that some people have woken up and realized their mistakes."
"Today, I am here to make a promise to you all..." Dulin held out three fingers in front of everyone, "Within three years, if Otis cannot be as prosperous as Nanolindes, I will take the blame and resign! "
With a bang, it was like bombs were dropped into the crowd. In an instant, it was like boiling water, and the noise went straight into the sky!
If he can't do it within three years, he will resign. In front of so many people, even if Du Lin is a shameless person, it is impossible for him to continue to be the mayor. This is not what he said to a certain person or a small group of people, but to the citizens of the entire city. There is no doubt that every word and sentence he speaks will spread throughout the city in the shortest possible time. Once he fails to do so, he will be cast aside by the entire city.
Even those who didn't believe in Du Lin at first began to waver.
After all, Du Lin's identity and status are there. He is a mayor and a political figure. Such an oath is definitely not child's play!
Illusion, everything is an illusion. This chapter has actually been coded a long time ago. If I was not satisfied with the result, I deleted it and re-wrote it... In addition, something happened during the day that delayed me. Everyone in the group knows this. I will briefly explain it here. I will try to update it during the day!
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