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Chapter 213 - 0211 The Second Impeachment [Extra - s for Alliance Leader "You Are the Most Beautiful Cloud in My Heart" - 2/2]

Chapter 213: 0211 The Second Impeachment [Extra Chapters for Alliance Leader "You Are the Most Beautiful Cloud in My Heart" - 2/2]

Some things cannot be hidden.

Lynch had not been home for long before Ferrari came to visit.

Now some people already know that Ferrari and Lynch have a good relationship, such as the mayor.

This situation is quite common; everyone has their own social circle and friends, and the mayor understands the reasons behind Ferrari’s actions, which are not different from what he did initially.

As long as it doesn’t harm his interests, he won’t interfere with the interactions between the two, and sometimes their relationship actually makes it more convenient for the mayor to do certain things.

Like right now.

Ferrari declined Lynch’s offer of coffee and directly asked, "What’s the purpose of Edward calling you?"

Such a question, if not for a close relationship, would definitely not be asked, even if Ferrari could open his mouth, Lynch would not answer, only when the relationship reached a certain point could he ask so directly.

Lynch had the servant prepare a cup of coffee for himself. He had been drinking and now needed some coffee to perk up. He actually preferred clear tea, but there was none in this world.

After briefly considering, he casually said, "He plans to propose his ideas, rallying some people to support him, intending to have talks with the union in a few days to see if they can solve the current troubles."

Upon hearing this, Ferrari’s expression clearly became serious. Edward’s private actions were undoubtedly despicable, such matters should be handled by City Hall, not a member of the state House of Representatives, as he is not part of the ruling hierarchy of Sabin City; he overstepped his authority.

What displeased Ferrari even more was that if Edward succeeded, he would gain enormous prestige in Sabin City, laying a successful foundation for his possible future mayoral campaign.

From the current perspective, he is a competitor to the mayor. If he succeeds, it will make the mayor appear as if he, as rumors say, has done nothing and is utterly foolish.

From a future perspective, he is a competitor to Ferrari, having already revealed his clear intentions to run for the mayor of Sabin City, becoming a formidable opponent!

And this opponent has already begun to act in advance.

"This information is very important..." Ferrari was no longer able to sit still; once Edward’s momentum built, the results of the mayor’s behind-the-scenes work might all be seen as Edward’s remarkable achievements during this period.

As he stood up to take his leave, Lynch pointed to the sofa, preventing him from leaving, "Don’t rush off just yet; I have a new idea we might discuss."

Ferrari looked at Lynch for a moment before sitting down again, "I hope your idea isn’t too long."

This made Lynch laugh heartily because Ferrari rarely complained. He was in this line of work; to persist until now, he basically no longer complained about anything, but he complained this time, which was very interesting.

After laughing for a while, Lynch’s voice gathered, becoming steady, "I want to take over the power company."

Ferrari was taken aback, "That might not be so easy; the power company’s backing involves state figures..."

Such matters related to people’s livelihood and relatively profitable business often do not truly become the commerce of those without connections; it long ago became part of the state’s interest cycle.

Behind Sabin City’s power supply company is another group company holding shares, and this group company has extremely close ties with the governor and high-ranking members of the Progressive Party, making it exceptionally difficult to seize food from their mouths.

"But they are obviously on the wrong side; in times like these, they should stand on the right side more..." Lynch paused, realizing the complexity involved with the governor and high levels of the Progressive Party.

He pondered for a moment and shifted his approach, "What if I set up another power company and offer electricity to the city grid at relatively low prices?"

Ferrari thought for a while and nodded, "The folks at the Central Power Grid only speak in terms of money; if you show some goodwill, they won’t reject your request."

The Central Power Grid is a listed company, that’s correct; it’s not a government agency but a joint-stock enterprise. Besides the Central Power Grid, there are the Eastern Power Grid, Western Power Grid, Southern Power Grid, and Northern Power Grid. These five power grid companies were originally a single entity.

Their predecessor was the Federal Power Grid, but after the Antitrust Law began to be implemented across the Federation, the Federal Power Grid was split into five power grid companies, each covering the largest and most densely concentrated power networks within its own territory.

Furthermore, the power of these companies wasn’t transferred due to the split; they still belonged to a certain individual, or rather a certain family along with a benefit group surrounding a particular person.

Through various cross-holding methods, in the public’s eyes, that trust group was dismembered by public opinion and justice; in reality, they just donned a different guise, blended among the public, and became integrated with them.

Companies at this level don’t care who supplies power to their grid; they only care about how much money they can make, and with their influence, local governments can’t easily interfere with their decisions.

A statewide or even citywide blackout is sufficient to make the person in charge voluntarily lower their dignity and choose to compromise.

Watching Lynch’s composed face, Ferrari couldn’t help but strike a blow, "I don’t have much faith in your plan; the Federation Environmental Protection Agency has rarely approved coal power applications lately, and even with local government interference, they won’t budge. You need to be prepared mentally."

Sabin City’s current power company provides electricity from coal-fired power; besides various necessary types of energy, they also burn city garbage, which is a popular way to manage urban waste currently.

Especially in large cities, the daily massive amounts of garbage can’t be handled just by burying them; in contrast, incineration becomes much easier.

The burnable parts will be used for power generation, and non-burnable items like metal can be sent back to the factory. Along with fiscal subsidies for waste management, selling electricity generated by burning, as well as various grants, the power company can still make money.

However, coal power’s pollution to the environment is also a huge issue; the Federation Environmental Protection Agency has rarely approved coal power project establishments lately, and having connections doesn’t help.

After all, in every region, some impoverished individuals, hear on certain issues, are able to resist the influence of money; without resolving these people, a project cannot get approval.

Lynch shook his head without discussing further, and then he asked Ferrari to leave.

In reality, his idea was not about coal power, but hydropower, even considering getting involved in the water plant.

He heard from Hart that the lake beside Hart’s houses, which he obtained by exchanging the club’s land, might undergo artificial expansion in five to ten years, turning into Sabin City’s new water source.

The current water source is nearing full capacity. Once the city’s population increases further, with economic improvement and the concentration of the population in the city, there inevitably will be a huge water shortage, necessitating the initiation of a new water source.

A stagnant lake cannot be a water source; if one wants it to flow, diversion and outflow are required. If the topographical elevation is utilized to construct three to five small or medium-sized hydropower stations, along with a hydraulic company taking over, he thinks there’s no problem at all.

As for the current hydraulic company’s disagreement?

That’s impossible, Lynch will act as the "representative" of dozens of residents by the lake, stating that they only recognize Lynch’s company as legally using that water resource.

The next morning, the situation in Sabin City suddenly shifted. City Hall announced to the public that fifteen representatives from various industries’ striking workers would be selected to enter City Hall and sit down with the mayor for face-to-face discussions to solve current issues.

It seems that precisely because of this news, the chaotic city suddenly became a bit calmer than before; it also indicates that the development of this situation thus far was something no one wanted to witness.

People are looking forward to it, hoping this matter can be resolved satisfactorily.

Meanwhile, in Bupen, the capital of the Federation, there were also demonstrations happening.

On the evening of November 22nd, some young people deviated from the protest march without registration or explanation, resulting in intense clashes with riot police.

A teenager was shot four times and died on the spot, while another was shot eleven times and died in the hospital despite rescue efforts.

Several other young people suffered varying degrees of injuries.

Despite riot police on-site claiming these young individuals deviated from the protest route, attempted to loot a store for assets, and made moves to ignite Molotov cocktails and throw them at riot police, people were unable to forgive them.

"Weapons that are supposed to protect the people’s safety turned into axes that snatched innocent people’s lives in the hands of executioners!"

In an instant, the entire Federation was like a pot placed over the fire, filled with boiling hot oil, and at that moment, a drop of ice water fell in the center, instantly boiling!

Simultaneously, Members of Parliament once again proposed an impeachment against the President, and Congress officially accepted the impeachment case, proceeding with the voting phase.

Some public opinions began to emerge after remaining silent for most of the month, believing the biggest problem currently stems from the Federation President’s Cabinet. The President is busy purging political dissidents, ignoring the rights of the people, even deliberately allowing such incidents to occur.

Talks about the President’s incompetence filled the entire Federation, making the Federation a laughingstock in the world.

In this relatively peaceful post-war international society, people need such news to spice things up.

Of course, this does not include the parties involved!

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