794.The Big Boss (4/6)
Qin Shiou waved his hand, please, this cicada is a delicacy he is optimistic about, if he sprays pesticides, it will be really over, and he can't eat anything.
So, he said, "Man, that's not appropriate, is it?" Hegel said that to exist is to be reasonable. Darwin also said that nature has the ability to self-regulate, and we should respect it. I mean, we can't go too far, can we? These insects also have the right to live! ”
Hamlet spread his hands and said, "Did Hegel and Darwin say that how can I be mayor?" ”
"I also know that these cicadas have no effect on the town, we don't make a living from agriculture and forestry planting, they only suck the sap and don't eat the leaves, in fact, they are not any pests except for being noisy. However, now that cicada eradication activities are being carried out in many provinces across the country, I, as a candidate, must cooperate, right? ”
Qin Shiou frowned and thought for a while, and asked, "Okay, man, do you want to organize an event to go on the news and solicit votes?" But have you ever thought that this kind of news is destined to not become news, because other provinces and cities are doing this, what do we pay attention to? ”
"But there's no way to ......"
"No, of course there is a way, listen to me, let's do another kind of activity, let the people in the town collect the larvae of the cicada, and without the larvae, there will be no adults? And then how about having people buy these larvae? ”
"Who is so stupid to buy larvae? The hype is too obvious, isn't it? Hamlet shook his head.
However, his head only shook twice, and then he saw the serious expression on Qin Shiou's face, pointed at him and said, "You won't say, you come to collect it, right?" ”
Yes. Qin Shiou came to buy these cicadas, and it wouldn't be expensive anyway. Anyway, the fishery has an ice store, and this thing can be stored for years anyway. Then why didn't he save it and eat it slowly? It's much better than fried fish, and it can be grilled.
Cicadas are high in protein and are extremely perishable at room temperature, but after refrigeration, the protein will not be denatured, so it can be stored for a long time.
When Qin Shiou searched for cicadas for 17 years ago, some Americans froze some cicadas 17 years ago, and only took them out to eat this year, saying that they were eating cicadas 17 years ago and listening to the current cicada chirping. It can help to reminisce about the past time.
"Are you serious?"
"Very seriously."
Hamlet frowned, nodded later, and said, "Well, you can attract more people's attention by hyping it up like this." By the way, I heard tourists say a few days ago that you Chinese like to eat cicadas, can this thing really be eaten? ”
"Do you want to be racist?"
"No, I'm just really confused, I've heard that a lot of Americans eat this stuff too, but can they really eat it?" Hamre's face was full of disbelief.
Cicadas are pan-global species though. But it is mostly seen in the tropics and temperate zones, and it is rare in the cold zone, and what can be seen in Canada is the seventeen-year-old cicada, and a large number will appear every seventeen years. As a result, little is known about this insect, let alone anyone eating it.
Qin Shiou explained briefly, and Hamlet accepted. said: "Okay, I'll find someone to help you promote when you go back." When the time comes, you just need to prepare your freezer. ”
"There's one more thing, and that's that I'm here to inform you. Your old friend and political ally, I, William Hamray, have officially won the campaign battle! Congratulations on me, and congratulations on you, my good fellow! Hamlet's face was full of ambition, and he sat straight on the sofa, and he was in high spirits for a moment.
Qin Shiou stared at him and said, "Did you smoke a big ma when you came?" ”
Hamlet's spirit suddenly disappeared, and he said dissatisfied: "Shit smokes big ma, you don't know what I said when I was campaigning, but I swore that after coming to power, I will severely crack down on the problem of the proliferation of big ma!" Teenagers are strictly forbidden to touch big ma! ”
There have always been many people in Canada who support the legalization of big Malaysia, but the supporters are mostly teenagers and vested interests, and mature parents will never support this kind of behavior because they have been through this stage and know the dangers of playing with this thing.
Hamre insisted on the illegal behavior of the big ma, and curried favor with these parents so that they had votes. As for those teenagers who are bent on playing big ma? Who cares? They don't have any ballots in their hands.
Qin Shiou asked in surprise: "In this case, the final election has not yet begun, why are you so confident?" ”
He knew Hamre as a person, a cautious man who insisted on the principle that 'money doesn't belong to him until it reaches his pocket', so he couldn't understand why Hamlet decided he was elected.
With a smile on his face, Hamlet said, "In the last campaign speech, I invited the guest of honor, guess who?" ”
"Queen Elizabeth II?" Qin Shiou said curiously.
Queen Elizabeth II is the current ruler of the British Empire and the titular ruler of Canada, and of course there is not enough to be a sense of existence in Canada, even if immigrants need to swear allegiance to her.
"No, even better than her, it's Mayor Hazel-Macaulay!" Hamlet said slowly, while looking at the expression on Qin Shiou's face.
Qin Shiou met his expectations, and after hearing the name clearly, he gasped and said in surprise: "Mayor Hazel-Macaulay? You can even invite her?! ”
Hazel McCallian is a name that is not well-known in Asia, but in North America, she is famous, and in Canada, she is the king of political popularity, and Queen Elizabeth II cannot match her.
This is a legendary name, the person she represents, and a legendary woman, after Qin Shiou came to St. John's, the most heard political figure is her, especially when she left office last year, almost all media and radio stations are reporting her deeds.
Macaulay, the previous mayor of Mississauga, is also the last twelve mayors of Mississauga, the longest-serving mayor in Canadian history.
After being elected in 1978, Macaucall was re-elected, earning him the nickname 'Hurricane Hazel'. And under her 36 years of leadership, Mississauga has grown from a small Canadian town of 172,000 to Canada's sixth-largest city of 713,000.
Except for her first mayoral run, where Macaucall was narrowly defeated by her opponent Ron Tac, she was an easy choice in the rest of the race, and there were no fierce challenges.
What's amazing is that except for the first time she ran for mayor, McCaulene has not accepted donations from the government since then, because her popularity is too high, because her approval rating in Mississauga is too high, and she does not need the help of government funds.
If Hamre can win such a figure to help him run for election, it will indeed win.
However, Qin Shiou was very curious, how could he say that Mayor Macaulay would help? You must know that this lady is notoriously stubborn and arrogant, and will never help political figures for no reason, although the two are the same political party. (To be continued......)