Audrey and the others were entertained by the organizers of the competition, not to mention that there were other programs that had not been completed, so they not only had to stay in the theater to watch the competition, but also had to wait for the final selection results.

Even after today's game, there will be a common dinner and reception ball, so Zhou Nan doesn't have to worry about them.

Still in this church hotel, in a semi-enclosed box on the first floor, there were only three people seated at this time. When he entered the hotel, the rest of his entourage separated, perhaps to another box.

There was only a bald man in his early fifties beside him, this unattractive man was slightly chubby, with a round face, and a smiling face with that kind of hypocritical smile all the time, and it looked like he should be a staff member or something.

After sitting down in the box, he officially introduced this man to Zhou Nan. "Ludwig Stolko is my most trusted assistant."

Zhou Nan got up and shook his hand, and said simply, "Hello." ”

But this Stolco obviously knew a lot more about Zhou Nan, and he held Zhou Nan's hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, I have already had a sneak peek of your masterpiece, and I have to say that you are the most talented young man I have ever seen." Before that, I never dared to believe that a young man who had never entered politics, or rather an artist, could show almost all the dark sides of politics in an orderly manner. The romance of the artist and the logic of the philosopher can appear in one person at the same time, which is even more surprising than the rebirth of God. ”

For this kind of suspicion, Zhou Nan has long been mentally prepared. He also does not think that he cannot cope with any tests, because these are the precipitation of his life experience and experience in two lifetimes, and no one can have such conditions as him.

He is not afraid of any trial, and any test will only bring him more believers, or allies.

Therefore, in the face of his doubts and praises, Zhou Nan just said lightly: "I hope to see me in person, and I didn't disappoint you." ”

"No, of course not. When I saw you, I felt that genius should be like you. ”

This was a bit too much, and Zhou Nan even had a feeling of killing. If he is really a young man, in the face of such praise, it is inevitable that he will have a trace of self-satisfaction, but for Zhou Nan, who has experience in two lives, any killing and stick killing will not really touch his heart.

Jean Nord took out two sample books from his handbag, one of which was already a book, the first volume of the "General History of the World". Due to the short period of time, the middle volume is only available in printed editions, and is not bound.

Handing the upper volume to Zhou Nan, he said with a smile: "Please don't worry about the sample book being circulated, the reason why I was able to get the sample book is also because my family has some equity in Edita Publishing House, and now I want to ask you to sign a name for me, is it okay?" ”

Zhou Nan took the sample book, looked through it, and was very satisfied with the printing quality of the book. The cover of the book is simple, with an outline of the earth in the middle, the title of the book on top, and the German name of Zhou Nan below.

The cover is printed on earthy yellow patterned paper, which is very tactile and has a good feel. The first page is a bust of Zhou Nan, as well as some of his biographies. The second page is also not a table of contents, but a preface written by Toynbee for the book.

Zhou Nan looked at it before he raised his head and said, "Mayeri, I think you should have long passed the age of chasing stars." ”

He was stunned for a moment, couldn't help laughing, took out the handkerchief, wiped the corners of his mouth before saying, "Jonas, I like your character, really, it makes me feel that you are a living person, not a god." ”

This seems to be a killing, Zhou Nan didn't speak, waiting for him to continue performing, wanting to know his purpose. He doesn't like politics because he doesn't like to be intrigued with people, he just likes a simple life, but that doesn't mean he's a fool.

Let Nord be related to him, why is he so good to him? Knowing that he was coming to Geneva, not only arranging a luxurious room in the most historic hotel, but also chasing him all the way to the theater to see a show, and then entertaining him with hospitality?

Is it just because Zhou Nan wrote a fairly good book? If it were a student, Zhou Nan might still believe it. But the other party is a politician and definitely has his purpose.

Without understanding his purpose, Zhou Nan couldn't enjoy all this with peace of mind.

He sat up straight, looked at Zhou Nanzhengrong and said: "I know that although the war is over, there are still many contradictions between the French-speaking and German-speaking areas. But why didn't Hlein tell you about it when you came to Geneva? ”

Without waiting for Zhou Nan to answer, he himself told the answer to the riddle. "That's because he knows that I have contacted you before the other members of the French Quarter, and that I will not have any ill will towards you, and that I, although of French origin, have always been the lubricant between the members of the German and the French. I say that, you can let go of your wariness of me, right? ”

Zhou Nan did not relax because of this, and asked: "Please forgive me for not knowing enough about the situation in the party, and I don't know the relationship here." What's more, you approached me so zealously that I had no bottom in my heart. ”

He leaned back in his chair, took out his pipe, and began to fill it with tobacco leaves. "Jonas, I will not deny that I have been keeping a close eye on you since the day I knew about you. However, unlike other people, I focus on how much talent you have, whether you are worthy of support, and what you can be used for. I, on the other hand, am concerned about what experience you got from your outlook on life and values, how you grew to where you are now, and do you feel a little uncomfortable when I say this? ”

Zhou Nan responded to him with a French habitual gesture, shrugged his shoulders, and then spread his hands and said: "When I was preparing to publish the General History of the World, I already thought about the various speculations and tests that I would face in the future, so although your observation direction is a little out of the way, it is not surprising to me, and I am not surprised. ”

He smiled, lit his pipe, and took a puff before saying, "Your mind is really mature, and you have a lot of life experience in dealing with people, but you also have a strong artist's temperament. The point is that none of this feels contradictory, which is surprising. ”

Zhou Nan smiled and asked, "So, why are you interested in me?" ”

He nodded and said, "Indeed, this is the key. What would you think if I told you that all this was because I felt you would be my natural ally politically? ”

"Somewhat unexpected...... Actually, I'm just a newbie in politics, and I'm still a newbie with no interest in politics. ”

He took his pipe in his mouth and clapped his hands and said, "That's why." You can find out what kind of person I am in the days to come, and if you know me, you will know that I will be your natural ally, and you are the political ally I have been looking for. ”

Zhou Nan frowned and said bluntly: "I think that instead of knowing you from other people's mouths, it is better for us to talk directly, so that I can also have an accurate judgment." ”

Zhou Nan didn't know much about the person in front of him, but because he was going to entertain Zhou Nan at the beginning, Zhou Nan got to know this person from the side with Entlebuch and Hrein.

But Zhou Nan only knows some scratches, and he doesn't have an in-depth understanding of everything about this person at all. Three days ago, he didn't even know about this man.

I know that he is an entrepreneur, the family business is not small, the wealth is a lot, although the influence within the party is not small, but he has never been involved in any administrative affairs.

When it comes to politics, he has always maintained a posture of detachment, and this is the point.

If you are passionate about politics, but you don't really participate in it, it's not really a passion, it's a purposeful engagement. What is the purpose? In the simplest conjecture, it is to use political influence to protect one's wealth.

Many things seem complicated, but the real reason is simple. Zhou Nan is not good at complicating simple things, and because of his own personality, he is very good at simplifying complex things.

He is a literati, and with the book "General History of the World" as a foundation, he can quickly make a name for himself in world politics. But because of the nature of the artist, or because of his indifferent mind, he does not get too involved in politics.

At this time, because he wanted nothing, his position in the party was transcendent.

In this way, he really has some similarities with Jean Nord, who has always been close to the political arena.

Listening to Zhou Nan's words, Nord couldn't help but laugh again, and then said solemnly: "Jonas, although the contradictions between the various parties in Switzerland will not compete like other countries because of the system, but they are not harmonious. In particular, there have always been many contradictions between the German-speaking and French-speaking regions, which are determined by national characteristics and cannot be resolved by anyone. The Francophone community wants to politically overpower the German-speaking community, while the German-speaking community has always controlled the country's economy, not only among the parties, but also within them. Therefore, there is a need for someone like me within the party to act as a lubricant to reconcile the contradictions between the two sides. And you, because of your Eastern background, but also because you are about to become a world-renowned historian and political scientist, both sides of the party will pay special attention to you, but they will not really see you as a political supporter. Do you understand when I say that? ”

Zhou Nan nodded and said, "If I really hold an important position as an Oriental, it will be a disaster." ”

He nodded and said, "So, you are the best person to take my place, and my political resources can be unreservedly tilted towards you, and I will not suffer any opposition." ”

Zhou Nan looked at this handsome old handsome guy seriously and asked, "Then what do you want to get?" ”