"I had a dream when I was a child..." Du Lin was not timid in the face of many guests and reporters. After greeting everyone, he began to speak with a smile, "I dreamed that I was riding the White Pearl on the ocean. Hi, I dream that one day I will ride a huge strange bird and fly to the top of the clouds. I dream that one day I will become a great person." He shrugged, "The latter dream is about to come true!"
People laughed cordially. Even if Mr. 350,000 left Ilian for a year, he would still be a legend and one of the representative figures of Ilian. Whenever foreign tourists come here, a tour guide will introduce them to the manor on the cliff, the owner of the manor and what he once did. There is no doubt that he is a successful person.
The friendly laughter made the atmosphere here very harmonious. Even though it was winter, the surroundings felt inexplicably warm.
"Everyone has many dreams. Some dreams can be realized through our own efforts, but some dreams may always be just our longing for a fantasy world. But in the world of movies, through outstanding actors and directors ”
"Some scholars think that movies are a vulgar performance that pleases the public. I have a different view from them. I think movies are also an art..." Suddenly, there was sparse applause from the surroundings, and this applause soon gathered into an astonishing wave. The people who kept raising their hands and applauding strongly agreed with Dulin's statement, and those who worked in the film industry regarded Dulin as a confidant.
With Dulin's reputation and status, what he said today will definitely appear in some newspapers tomorrow. This may not change some people's inherent ideas about them, but it is also a kind of change and a process of pursuing dreams. In addition to money and fame, unremitting efforts bring about a change, which changes people's views on movies, actors, and everyone.
Du Lin smiled and raised his hand, nodding in greeting from time to time. The applause lasted for a while and then stopped. He continued: "Movies are an art, a performing art that can bring everything we fantasize about and long for." Impossible things are presented to us in a more intuitive way, and let us know that it is not a dream. Perhaps somewhere, perhaps in another time and space, what we fantasize about is what is happening. "
"When Mr. Horston told me to establish District 8, I was very encouraged. This is a good thing for all the fans who love movies and all the staff. It can even put District 8 in the promotion of film culture. A monument to the steady progress of art. History was born at this moment. Gentlemen, history will remember everything we have done for the film industry at this time!”
"Welcome to District 8!"
After Du Lin said the last sentence sonorously and forcefully, he smiled and waved, and walked off a small temporary stage. People gave Du Lin a brief speech with warm applause. Some film workers watched as Du Lin left the small stage. People gathered around him, eager to talk to Du Lin about the art of film. It is rare to find a big figure among such big figures who can understand film work and deeply analyze film culture. Perhaps they can find more valuable things from Dulin.
The look in Huo Siton's eyes was a little strange. Du Lin's words were actually very simple, but at this time and place, they had considerable appeal. He is a very smart young man who knows when to say what to say to win people's attention and recognition, which is not an easy thing.
Everyone knows how to speak, but many people say bad things and don’t know whether they should speak at certain times.
When Horston felt the charisma and talent that Dulin had not shown in the past, his heart suddenly tightened. Is it possible that Dulin, whom he regarded as a future aid, could become his enemy? This is not impossible. With Dulin's ability, if he wants to compete for the governorship of Cosonas, it probably won't be too difficult. He has management and development experience in building Odis City, and he also has considerable connections. The key is that he has money.
People always think that elections are about talent and ability. These are wrong views. The competition in elections is all about money. In this society where capital is king, no matter how outstanding your political ideas are or how outstanding your framework theory is for a region, if no one knows these, how can people elect you? If you want people to know about it, you need to constantly print various posters and pamphlets, give speeches everywhere, and constantly appear in people's sight.
These all cost money, and they cost a lot of money!
When Harry was running for governor, he did a lot of work, and one thing among them can be said to have laid a strong foundation for him to become governor, and this thing was treating guests to dinner.
He treated 3.71 million workers in the entire state of Cosenna to three meals. If one worker needs thirty-five cents per meal, then he spent almost four million on this activity.
This trick was very effective. He made all ordinary class people with the right to vote know about him. Under the influence of these three meals, they voted for this "worker's friend", so he won with a large advantage and became Governor.
What about Halston himself
Four million... He doesn't have it. One million is about the same. The main motivation and reason why he can dream about the governorship of Cosenas is Harry. With Harry's nomination, he is equivalent to inheriting Cosenas. Harry left most of his influence in the state. But what if Du Lin jumps out? Can you stop him
The smile on the face of Mayor Horston, who was still very happy, became a little stiff. He had to talk to Dulin.
The unveiling ceremony of District 8 ended in a very lively manner. People will soon know about this place, and this will also become a major political achievement when he takes charge of Illian.
After the unveiling ceremony, Horston invited Dulin to have dinner alone in Alexander's hotel. The two chose the restaurant on the third floor. There was only one table and two people in the hundreds of square meters of restaurant.
During the winter break, the third floor of the hotel will be completely empty, which happens to become an important place for talking about things.
"It's a wonderful speech. After listening to it, I feel full of energy!" Before the dishes were served, Halston sat next to Dulin and handed him a cigarette, and the two of them puffed away. He stood up and said, "I know you are doing a very good job in Otis City. Harry will leave in three years. Have you considered the position he will leave?"
Dulin shook his head while smoking a cigarette, "You said running for governor? Maybe I am not suitable. The nomination of governor is a very critical signal. There have been some small frictions between Harry and I, and he will not nominate me. And with my If I want to run for governor at this age, do you think the mainstream middle class will agree with me?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Horston's heart became clear. Without Harry's nomination, the mainstream middle class in Cosonas - families with members mainly in their thirties to fifties. It's hard to agree with Dulin. This is because Halston, who is in the political arena, understands these people better than Dulin. When some people in the old party proposed to separate the middle class from the bottom of society and form a new class, the middle class was the one who supported them the most.
This society is definitely not as simple and kind as what people see with their eyes. After more than ten years of hard work, young people full of vigor and enthusiasm have broken away from hundreds or even more of their peers and climbed to a new level. , what they want at this time is definitely not change, what they need is stability. Use stability to solidify the class that has been formed but not explicitly stated, and to consolidate the results and benefits gained from past efforts.
These people prefer older politicians. At least these older politicians will not come up with a measure today or an idea tomorrow, let alone change the solid social structure.
It can be said that the middle class is the largest interest group in the empire. What they need is a fortress that cannot be breached, not cannonballs that can destroy city walls!
Halston nodded, "Do you plan to stay in Odis City forever? Or do you have any other ideas?"
Du Lin looked at him with a half-smile, "You seem to want me to move?"
Huo Siton, who had seen through Du Lin's innermost feelings, was actually not embarrassed at all. He waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, no, you misunderstood. I just think that you are still young and should have the desire and motivation to challenge everything, unlike us. Half an old man has lost his ambition like that."
"I remember you told me when you sent me to Otis City that you planned to run for governor there?" Dulin flicked the ashes from his cigarette, "Do you think I'm a little in the way?"
This sentence made Huo Siden a little confused, "How could it be? In fact, if the two of us can help each other, it will be more meaningful than me or you fighting alone. If you don't leave Odis City, don't leave Corson Nasus State is actually a good thing for me, at least I already have my own people there.”
"One of our own?" Du Lin clicked noncommittally and put out the cigarette in the ashtray, "Then let's wait and see!"
During the meal, Horston talked about Dulin's winery, and then extended the topic to his purchase of most of the islands in the inner sea of the empire. Some time ago, some businessmen also wanted to buy these islands of different sizes, but they soon discovered that the islands in Ilian were already Dulin's private islands, and the same was true in other places. So some people hoped to contact Dulin through Huo Siton to see if they could resell a few to them.
The cause of this incident is also related to another international incident.
(End of chapter)