Zhong Yan silently followed Farr into the smoking room on this floor.
"I know you don't smoke, and you know I don't." Farrar said as he walked, "But the building is busy with people these days, so this place is a little cleaner."
Speaking of cleanliness, of course it is better to find a conference room to talk without being disturbed, but all conference rooms need to be registered. Fale did not say that he would talk to Zhong Yan, but Zhong Yan knew it well, and the two of them tacitly agreed. , I don't want to make this conversation known to everyone.
Zhong Yan locked the door from the inside, picked up a sofa opposite Farrer and sat down, said with a slight smile, "I thought you were used to talking about things in the smoking room."
What he was talking about was the conversation between the two before a round table meeting at the end of last year, before Zhong Yan left Capital Star. At that time, Farrar didn't know that Zhong Yan was the creator of the "specimen", and he only wanted to find out about Adrian's recent situation.
Farrar also laughed when he heard this: "It's really not a deliberate choice, it's just a coincidence."
The memories shared by the two were quite friendly, which also eased the atmosphere between the two now. However, the situation is not waiting for anyone, and there is no time to slowly get back to the topic. Farrar said directly: "The current situation is tense. , the situation is complicated, we must firmly control the power on our side, so as not to cause complications. According to my opinion, it is best for the two of us to take the positions of the president and vice president. What do you think?"
Zhong Yan didn't answer directly. "Butterfly" will only sleep for seven days in total, and it's already the third day. Time really can't be wasted. His question is more direct: "Are you here to persuade me to accept the position of vice president?"
"Yes." Farrar admitted frankly, "You and I each have our own advantages. Although the age distribution of popular support is different, the proportions are almost the same. Now it's just the two of us talking about this in private, and I don't want to mention those It makes a lot of sense, because you and I both know that there is no big reason, it's just you and I who are the ones who take a step back first, let's explain to each other."
"Okay." Zhong Yan said calmly, "I won't be the first to regress."
Faller seemed to have expected him to say this a long time ago, and there was no surprise on his face. Instead, he hesitated for a moment, as if he was considering whether the question he was about to ask was appropriate, but the situation was urgent, and he didn't care about what was inappropriate. He asked, "Have you talked to Adrian about this?"
To his surprise, Zhong Yan was not displeased at all, but nodded and said: "Talk about it. You can ask me like this, it seems that you have talked with him too."
He was right in guessing that Adrian had indeed contacted Faller the day the impeachment was passed. A hint of embarrassment and hesitation appeared on Farrer's face. He was considering whether telling Zhong Yan what he and Adrian had talked about would affect other people's partnerships. Yan said it for him: "The presidential candidate he supports is you. In other words, you are the one who is supported by the Na'vi Military Region. I knew about it long before we got married, and we talked about it after we got married. It's nothing, you don't have to be embarrassed. If you feel the need to make it public, feel free to do so, I'm not saying this out of anger, it's from my heart."
Farrer showed an expression of disbelief. After a few seconds, he didn't know what he thought of, and his eyes changed when he looked at Zhong Yan. Adrian's father, but I can say with a shy face that I must know him better than his biological father, and care about him more than anyone who is related to him by blood. It stands to reason that I shouldn't talk about your private affairs ...But Zhong Yan, Adrian contacted me a few times after you got married, and I can tell that he really likes you. Although you may have decided to enter into a relationship out of certain cooperation needs, but... "
Zhong Yan was at a loss when he heard it at first, but he didn't understand until this sentence, and quickly interrupted: "Member Kaman... no..." They were talking about private matters, Farrar didn't call him a member, and it was hard for him to call him a position. . A little red appeared on Zhong Yan's calm face, and he called out bravely: "Uncle, uncle. You misunderstood, we didn't get married for the sake of cooperation. Ed and I, we don't usually interfere We give each other a great deal of freedom in the content of the other party’s work and official affairs. This is the way we get along after many detours. He will not stop me from running for president, and I don’t care which presidential candidate he supports , but that doesn't mean I don't... "I like him.
But to say this to outsiders is Zhong Yan's limit. He paused, unable to speak the rest of the sentence, half of his mind was ashamed, and the other half was shocked. They didn't come to talk about the position of the president. of it? Why is he talking about this to Adrian's elders now...
Fortunately, Farrar looked even more embarrassed than him. He was obviously not an elder who liked to interfere in the private life of juniors. As soon as Zhong Yan stopped, he immediately said: "It's okay, you don't need to tell me, I am talking too much. Cough, this, The president's matter... where did we just talk about?"
"Speaking of you have the support of the Na'vi Military Region behind you." Zhong Yan reminded him.
It's not that Farrar really forgot what to say, but he just asked Zhong Yan to pick up the conversation so that the two of them could bring the topic back naturally, and he continued according to Zhong Yan's words: "Ah, yes, the Na'vi Military Region. Since You know, it’s okay to tell you: Adrian asked me yesterday if I needed them to issue a statement to promote me, to be honest, I do, but I want to check with you first, if I really let the Na’vi military region really That's done... will you follow up?"
"Of course." Zhong Yan said without hesitation, "And I will do my best."
It was agreed at the beginning that they would confess to each other, and Farrar did not doubt the authenticity of Zhong Yan's words. Now at this time, go spend a lot of time and energy, use your own resources to create momentum for yourself, attack and annihilate your opponent...
Faller pondered for a long time with a solemn expression, and finally sighed slowly and said: "Then, I will reply to Adrian and ask them not to make this statement."
Zhong Yan heard his implication, his expression moved slightly, and he confirmed: "What do you mean?"
"Have you ever heard of an ancient fable?" Farrar said, "It was said that there was a child, and the two women said it was their own child. The dispute reached the court, and the judge asked the two women to rob the child. Whoever snatches it belongs to him. The two of them grabbed one hand of the child and pulled it in their own direction. The child was pulled in pain and cried out. One of the women let go of the child and the child was snatched away by another woman. But the judge ruled that the woman who let go first is the mother of the child."
This fable couldn't be more straightforward, Zhong Yan didn't answer, and waited for Farrar to continue.
"We don't have time to fight, and I'm going to be the one to let go. But," Faller said in a deep voice, "before we go out and announce that I support you as interim president, I have to be honest, I'm worried. I have no doubts about your ability, what I worry about is you."
Zhong Yan is very sure that Adrian is the only person in the world who understands all of his thoughts and has seen his true face. In the conversation just now, Zhong Yan insisted that he would "do his best with all his strength" under the urgent situation where the entire Federation was in danger "Go" to compete for that position, and Farrar has already seen the clues. Although the situation is compelling, he has to make concessions, but he also implicitly expressed his concerns.
"What you are worried about will not happen." Zhong Yan promised.
Just one sentence can't make Fale feel at ease, but Zhong Yan is not going to say more. Farrer is kind to Adrian, so he respects him, but he is not going to confess his heart to Farrer like he did to Adrian.
"Then let time tell." Faller said, stood up, and stretched out a hand to Zhong Yan, "Congratulations in advance, Your Excellency the President."
Zhong Yan reached out to shake hands with him, "May we have a happy working together, Your Excellency Vice President."
On the third day after the artificial intelligence impeachment case was passed, it was accidentally discovered that "Butterfly" cannot be shut down, and it also has the authority to launch weapons enough to destroy human beings. Although this news was temporarily limited to a small group of people, the huge sense of oppression made this group of people who stood at the top of the human pyramid feel devastated. On this day, the first helm of the new era was born.
Faller took the lead in formally raising the issue of the presidency, and most people thought he was going to nominate himself. Unexpectedly, when he went out with Zhong Yan and came back, it was Zhong Yan who recommended him.
The two most powerful competitors and the real power holders in the current situation have reached an agreement, no matter how much other people have thoughts, it will be difficult to find out the trouble.
What's more, in such a situation, not everyone wants to sit in that position. If it is not handled properly, I am afraid that the consequences will not be acceptable to the current Human Federation. Maybe.
Due to the superimposition of various factors, the interim president's proposal was passed quickly, and the House of Representatives announced the birth of the new president and vice president on the same day.
"Tomorrow there will be a simple appointment ceremony, just in the House. You didn't bring your military uniform, I bought you a formal suit and put it in the living room." Zhong Yan has been home in the early morning for several consecutive days, and finished washing hastily , He shrank into Adrian's arms wearily, and told him the next plan, "Some rumors about the crisis have leaked out, and now rumors are flying all over the sky, and people are panicking. It's better for the official to give an accurate statement. Just right, there is no need to prepare anything for the inauguration The speech is over, and I will personally explain the situation at tomorrow's appointment ceremony."
Adrian was stunned, "The first thing you do when you become president is to announce a human crisis? This is not good, it will definitely be criticized, anyway, I will be present tomorrow, why not let me say it."
"No. Anyone who brings this news will be scolded, I must be the one who said it." Zhong Yan was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes, his voice became softer and more vague, "By the way, I have already accepted your new position." Prepared..."
"What? The president's partner, is it a 'first spouse' or something?" Adrian made a joke, but the person in his arms didn't respond. He looked down suspiciously, and saw that Zhong Yan was already lying on his chest Fell asleep.
He lowered his head and gently kissed Zhong Yan's bright forehead.
"Good night, Mr. President."