134: Chapter 134 Andreas

"What is the estimated approval rating now?"

Upon hearing Lin Fang's words, Pellegrini immediately replied, "22%. I need at least over 50% to have a chance at re-election."

Lin Fang curled his lips. For a politician, such a low approval rating meant it was time to say goodbye to the stage.

"Who is your opponent?" Lin Fang asked, sitting back in his seat with interest.

Pellegrini's heart stirred upon hearing this. Could it be that he wanted to help him eliminate his political rival using those strange methods of his, just like he had done for him before?

Pellegrini said impatiently, "Mr. Lin, it's Carlo Hoffmann. He has the highest support to become the next Minister of the Interior."

"Does he have no dirt on him? Minister Pellegrini doesn't seem like the type to sit and wait for death." Lin Fang knew that politicians had various methods to smear their opponents.

"None."

Pellegrini shook his head. "I had people tail him for a long time. He arrives at the office on time at seven every day, leaves at nine at night, and spends his weekends either at church or at a nursing home."

"I even checked all of Carlo's financial records from the past twenty years. He donates half his salary to welfare agencies every month. He's astonishingly clean."

Lin Fang: "He sounds like a good official indeed, certainly much better than you. If he becomes the Minister of the Interior of Switzerland, it would be good news for the people."

Pellegrini sighed, "Although I don't want to admit it, that is a fact."

"But no one is perfect."

Lin Fang tapped the table. To Pellegrini's shock, the screen in front of them lit up, displaying Carlo Hoffmann's personal profile in such detail that even what he was doing right now could be seen.

Judging by the camera angle, it seemed to be his phone placed on the desk. This pervasive information-gathering method was terrifying!

Pellegrini was deeply shocked and mentally categorized Lin Fang as someone absolutely not to be provoked.

Lin Fang frowned while looking at the profile. In the footage, Carlo Hoffmann had a gentle expression, and his actions perfectly matched the public's image of a rigorous and diligent official.

In fact, he really had no dirt that could be used against him; just some trivial matters that couldn't be used as threats at all.

Except...

Pellegrini's eyes lit up as he looked at the photo of the man naked in his living room pretending to be a pilot. This could definitely be used as a threat, and it would be extremely effective.

But wasn't persecuting a government official like this a bit too shameless?

Lin Fang naturally wouldn't do such a thing; he just packed the file and sent it to Pellegrini.

Pellegrini breathed a sigh of relief. "With this, I have a sixty percent chance of succeeding as Minister of the Interior."

Lin Fang retorted, "Only sixty percent?"

The former was choked by Lin Fang's light retort, and the joy that had just appeared on his face froze. Pellegrini deliberated his words, "Mr. Lin, you know... Carlo might withdraw from the race because of these photos, but those council members will just push out another Carlo."

In the room, the young man's eyes became obscure and unfathomable, which made Pellegrini's body tremble, and he hurriedly added.

"Mr. Lin, I will try my best!"

Looking at him like this, Lin Fang sneered and said, "Do you know Andreas Linge?"

Andreas? After hearing this name, Pellegrini's eyes widened like copper bells. This name was thunderous in the upper echelons of Switzerland; the Linge family had an astonishing influence in Switzerland.

Not only were they a giant in the economy, but the Linge family also had an undeniable power in politics. Their opinions and suggestions were often valued by government officials, and some important political decisions might have been pushed or participated in by the Linge family.

Committees may come and go, but the Linge family remains, and Andreas was the power-holder of the Linge family.

Why did Mr. Lin bring him up?

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Half an hour later, when Pellegrini saw the person who appeared at the door, he was almost scared out of his wits.

The person who arrived was an elderly man dressed in a well-tailored, expensive dark suit. He looked about seventy years old, with silver-white hair combed meticulously. His eyes were sharp and steady, and his whole body exuded an aura of someone who had long held a high position, commanding respect without anger. Just standing there, he made people feel an invisible pressure.

It was Andreas!

What made Pellegrini even more terrified was that this old man actually bowed slightly to the young man in front of him.

"May the light always shine upon us, Mr. Chairman. Welcome to my country."

Chair... Chairman... Your Excellency? These words appeared in Pellegrini's mind, and his brain completely crashed. He felt that the worldview he had built over his twenty-year political career was shattering before his eyes. The helmsman of the Linge family actually bowed to such a young man and called him... Chairman? Which chairman? What kind of chairman could make Andreas Linge so respectful?

Lin Fang stood up to welcome him: "Andreas, I am also very happy to meet you. Please, sit."

Andreas was the member with the code name "Hai" in the Bright Council, introduced by Salifu. The moment he joined, he used all his contribution points to exchange for an Immortality Capsule, and later earned contribution points to purchase intelligence twice.

Andreas then looked at Pellegrini beside him and said indifferently: "Minister Pellegrini, why are you here too?"

The latter was, after all, one of the seven committee members, so Andreas naturally knew him.

After understanding what was happening, Andreas was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

"Interfering with the council election..." Andreas repeated thoughtfully, his tone drawn out a bit long.

"This is not a small matter; it is very energy-consuming, Mr. Chairman."

Lin Fang rubbed his head in a headache: "How much do you want?"

The old man held up two fingers.

Seeing this, Lin Fang frowned: "1000 at most. Mr. Linge wouldn't think this little matter is worth 2000 contribution points, would he? I could accomplish this myself using my own methods."

"Deal!"

Andreas revealed a smile like an old fox.

Pellegrini, on the side, felt like a piece of merchandise with a marked price, his fate arranged in just a few words between these two. However, he didn't dare to have any complaints; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief because of the guarantee Andreas had offered.

This was in the bag!

Lin Fang sighed: "For you, this matter is very simple. Perhaps I should have only offered 500 contribution points."

Andreas feigned helplessness and said, "Sharing the burden for Mr. Chairman is my honor. Of course, being able to earn a few insignificant resources along the way is the icing on the cake."

After the two looked at each other, they smiled simultaneously with great tacit understanding.