Chapter 351: Gambling [1]
Dewell has not completely recovered until now, and the collision is only one aspect, and on the other hand, he has inexplicably become the representative of the "opposition" in Otis City.
In fact, the reason for the recognition of Dewell stems from a conversation between him and Durin in the church, which may have had a very bad effect in Dürin's opinion, and undermined the core of his later content. But in the eyes of the locals, Dewell's words represent the voice of all of them, who are satisfied with their current life and do not want much change, but only want to be able to live with a "high degree of autonomy" without anyone to govern them as before.
This city is not a city of empire, not a city of the new party, not a city of the old party, and much less a city of mayors.
Here, Otis, is the city of all Otis people!
It is precisely because most people have this kind of thinking that they do not have special feelings towards the new mayor, that is, the kind of indifference that we do not welcome when you come, and we are not sad when you leave. The most recognizable thing about Dewell is when Doolin asks him what he still wants and hopes to change in his current life, he counters Doulin with silence plus the word satisfaction, letting Doulin know that the city doesn't need him, and he is superfluous here!
All affectionate human beings are social animals and need affirmation and recognition from society. A few days ago, people probably didn't know who this guy Dewell was, what his deeds were, and what great things he did. But soon, as those words were spread, the recognition of some middle-aged and elderly people for him skyrocketed, to the extent that when he walked on the street, someone would take the initiative to greet him.
Dewell gradually felt a heavy burden on his shoulders, from the strangeness and slight resistance at first, to the feeling of enjoying it, he had unconsciously indulged in it. The feeling of being needed was something he had never felt in his life, those eyes full of affirmation, and when each warm palm shook him, a voice in his heart constantly affirmed something he had not noticed.
This thing is called social responsibility, social responsibility given by others.
Haight couldn't help but look up at this guy again, he had heard that the president had some problems when he was trying to establish a chapter here, and the biggest problem was this guy named Dewell. He wondered what kind of people would reject the revival of a nation, and would refuse to be extended to him with an arm from heaven. Now that he had seen it, an ordinary man, the only impression left on Haight was that the guy's back was straight.
"What are you doing here?", Haidt lowered his head again, he looked down on this guy a little.
Dewell tore open his sleeve as he bandaged his wounds, "We're 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 belongs to no one, including you, and you have no right to interfere with the decrees of the town hall......", Durin had arrived at the scene at some point, he pushed through the crowd and walked behind Haight, Haight took the initiative to stand aside, Durin looked at this somewhat familiar guy and asked softly. His tone was calm and light, and he didn't seem to want an emotional question, just a casual question.
Dewell didn't know that Doolin would arrive on the scene so soon, and he didn't know that what they were doing would lure Doolin over. Many people, including him, thought that this was just a trivial matter, and that Durin would know about it, and then the two sides would start negotiations to find a middle point that would be acceptable to everyone and decide the matter. Doolin continued to bulldoze his city center, and the oppositionists won a victory, in addition to some compensation.
This is the conclusion they have come to after thinking about it, after all, no matter how you say it, Dulin is also the mayor of a city, it is impossible to personally manage everything and grasp it personally, what does the city hall do to feed so many people, isn't it just to share the mayor's worries?
Dewell opened his mouth to say "Mr. Doolin", and before he could say anything more, Dührin shook his head and interrupted his words.
"We were all compatriots in church that day, so anyone could call me 'Mr. Doolin'. But today we are not in that sacred place, but in the streets of Otis, so you must take my title with you, which is the most basic courtesy!", Durin said, glancing at him, with a smirk.
Dewell nodded and repeated, "Mr. Mayor Doolin, you have only recently been in Otis and do not know the situation here. There are many crops planted in the park in the city center, which can not only increase the greenery, but also provide some food supplies for some poor families and some elderly people living alone. Dewell was also paying attention to Dulin as he spoke, and he saw that Dulin was listening very seriously, so he continued, "If you bulldoze the park in the city center, it will make a lot of people start to go hungry, so everyone wants you to have a way to settle these people, and that's why we're here." ”
Durin glanced down at his injured arm, pointed and said, "Is your arm okay?" The first problem is that the park here is not the private property of a single citizen, a citizen, it does not belong to anyone, it belongs to the empire, to the town hall until no one buys the land. The 'these people' you call have violated the law by destroying public property in the park without the consent of the city hall. ”
"The second problem is that the city itself has shelters, and the shelters are also responsible for the relief situation. Anyone who can't afford to eat, can go to the shelter and get help, and I'm sure no one will starve to death there. If someone starves to death, the person in charge takes all the responsibility. This cannot be used as a justification or excuse for some people to destroy parks and occupy non-private land, let alone a bridge across the law with the help of morality. ”
"The third question, did you apply to the relevant office of the city hall before you gathered here, or inform it?", Dewell was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, and Dulin's tone became a little stern, "You gathered a large number of citizens without notifying the city hall notice, and seriously interfered with the construction of the city construction project, may I ask Mr. Dewell, who gave you the courage and power to make you trample on the law several times?"
"You must know that the empire is a legal empire, everyone is equal before the law, as long as you violate the law, you will not escape the punishment of the law. I hope the next time I see you, you'll be as calm as you are now. After speaking, Durin lowered his head, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and dusted his neckline, then tilted his head to look at Haight, "Bring back this suspect who illegally called the opportunity to march, and the organizers of other organizations who participated in and carried out this illegal plan, and confirm their identities as soon as possible, I need to see them be tried by the law." ”
Before Dewell could say anything, Haidh punched him in the face and swallowed it back with blood, along with what he was about to say.
Durin walked past Dewell to the crowd, and those in the crowd had already heard what Durin had just said, and involuntarily took a step back, all with a hint of timidity on their faces. They are willing to oppose the mayor and the city hall bulldozing the park in the center of the city, but that does not mean that they are also willing to "break the law" and also face "trial".
The crowd effect disintegrates under the collision of a car, and the reckless momentum of going forward dissipates, leaving only a deep fear of the consequences.
"I'm the new mayor of Otis City, and I'm standing here today to tell each and every one of you. It is the responsibility of all citizens to build the city of Otis, and only when the city is built will the young people who have left the city return here and reunite with you. I believe that everyone in the city of Otis wants this to become another Nano Lindes, or even more than Nano Lindes, and this requires us to work together!"
"There are people who don't know what their purpose is, they don't want the city to be rich and beautiful, they don't want you to be rich and you don't want to be able to be with your families. But you have been deceived by these people, and have listened to their distorted and malicious guidance, and have sided with me. ”
"I know that some people may have been brainwashed a little bit and think that I am telling lies, 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", Durin stretched out three fingers in front of everyone, "In three years, if Otis can't be as prosperous as Namirinders, I will take the blame and resign!"
As if bombs had been thrown into the crowd, it was like boiling water in an instant, and the noise soared into the sky!
If you can't do it for three years, you will resign, and in front of so many people, even if Durin is a shameless person, it is impossible to continue to rely on the position of mayor. This is not what he said to a single person, to a small group of people, but to the citizens of the entire city. There is no doubt that every word, every word he says, will spread throughout the city in the shortest possible time, and if he fails to do it, he will be spurned by the whole city.
Even those who didn't believe Durin at first began to waver.
After all, Durin's identity and status are there, he is a mayor and a political figure, and such an oath is definitely not child's play!
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