Zong Ruoan looked at the election briefing given to him by his personal secretary Fang Chengong and frowned. "This man's name is Teng Pingmao. He was born into a commoner family and was admitted to Beichen University with the highest score in the college entrance examination on Kanli Star."
"Later, he excelled in both academics and conduct in college, earning full tuition exemption and a scholarship. After graduation, he joined the First Starfleet, performed many military feats, and was successfully promoted to citizen."
"I just recently retired from the military and immediately announced my candidacy for the Lower House of Representatives of Xingchaoruo City, the Shaofu."
"Because he's a war hero and a top student who earned his way into Beichen University through his own hard work, he's very popular with lower-class voters."
"Everyone knows that electing members of the lower house of the Senate is completely different from electing members of the upper house."
"To elect members of the House of Commons, the votes of all commoners, citizens, and nobles are needed."
"In our empire, there are over 15 billion civilians, 1 billion citizens, and only about 1.8 million people with noble titles."
"And it's one person, one vote, so as soon as Teng Pingmao entered the race, his campaign team used the slogan 'Common people helping common people,' which immediately put me out of the running."
No matter how rich their family is, they can't spend money to buy off 15 billion civilians.
Besides, if just throwing money is enough, what’s the point of holding elections?
The royal family will not let their nobles take all the benefits.
Zong Ruoan smiled bitterly and shrugged, continuing, "It's not my fault. Other candidates have risen from commoners to become citizens, but their resumes aren't as impressive as his, so they're no match for me."
The implication is that this person has become his biggest stumbling block.
Princess Tan Tai Jin Yu said unhappily, "Even if he's from a commoner background, I don't believe he doesn't have any black material! - Where are our people? Where is our investigation team? Are they all just there to eat and do nothing?!"
Zong Ruoan said: "This person has only been out for a short time. Our people are investigating, but it won't be easy to find out in a short time."
Zong Qianxi also said, "Mommy, we have to be mentally prepared. What if this person has no negative information?"
Tan Tai Jin Yu sneered and said, "Even if there's no black material, I'll make one up for him! If you can't even do this, what's the point of being in politics?! Go home and be your noble son and daughter!"
Zong Ruoan and Zong Qianxi looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.
Zong Qianxi said, "Mommy, don't think about making up any negative information until the final step."
"I was wondering if I could give Second Brother some extra sparkle, something on par with Teng Pingmao?"
Tantai Jinyu frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
Zong Qianxi said confidently, "Teng Pingmao's campaign team attacked my brother, saying he was the second son of the Zong family, out of touch with reality, and didn't understand the real needs of the common people."
"I just want you to get as close to the common people as possible..."
Tan Tai Jin Yu flatly objected: "That won't do! Your brother is the heir to my Zong family and half royal blood. Why would he try to get close to the lowly common people?"
Zong Qianxi's mouth twitched: "Mommy, don't say that anymore in the future. If someone records the video and posts it on Starnet, I won't choose and will just quit."
Tantai Jinyu pursed her lips, fanned herself irritably with a jade bamboo fan, and said reluctantly: "I know, I will pay attention next time."
She usually speaks and acts cautiously, but this time, she was really angry about her son's election situation.
It was clearly a sure thing, but it went wrong.
Zong Ruoan also whispered: "Mom, I am not the heir of the Zong family. If you say so, where does that put my cousin?"
The cousin he was talking about was the only son of the eldest branch of the Zong family, and the posthumous son of his great uncle Zong Weiping.
The main branch of the Zong family has three generations each, for a total of seven generations.
Starting from the generation of the patriarch, there are the patriarch’s great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and then to the children, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There are seven brothers in the clan’s generation, and each of them has a prosperous family.
After he inherited the title, he had three sons, each of whom married and had children.
Not counting the side branches, the main branch of the Zong clan is also a large family.
The eldest princess, Tan Tai Jin Yu, married Mr. Zong’s second son, Zong Weiding.
She sneered and said lazily, "I see. You two are really something. In the Zong family now, who is more noble than you and your sister? But you followed the old man and learned a lot of old-fashioned things..."
"Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. How do you plan to solve this problem? Ruo An is a noble person, how can he connect with the common people... class?"
Zong Qianxi glanced at Zong Ruoan and said with a smile, "My brother is so handsome, of such a noble status, and is also gentle and elegant. Who among our noble ladies who are family friends wouldn't be attracted to my brother?"
"If I weren't my brother's biological sister, I would be tempted too!"
She winked at Zong Ruoan.
Zong Ruoan smiled and patted her: "Stop talking nonsense and get to the point."
Zong Qianxi stopped smiling and said seriously, "My idea is to find me a girlfriend from the working class."
Tan Tai Jin Yu subconsciously objected: "That won't work. I already have plans for your brother's marriage. Marrying someone from the commoner class just for a member of the House of Commons is too unprofitable. The gains don't outweigh the losses. If that's the case, it's better not to elect this member of the House of Commons."
Zong Qianxi smiled bitterly and said, "Mommy, what are you thinking about?"
"Of course, we don't want you to marry that commoner girlfriend... We just need to have this superficial relationship with her during your campaign to offset Teng Pingmao's advantage and prevent his poll numbers from rising so quickly..."
Princess Tan Tai Jin Yu understood: "You're just looking for a fake girlfriend, right? That's fine, but you also have to think clearly. If Ruan has these conditions, those commoner women will never let go once they get the chance."
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