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Since early morning, a strange topic suddenly appeared online: City 10 has more opportunities; promotions and salary increases are a given.
This topic appeared at once on three social media platforms: "Lianjie," "Xingyun," and "1357."
Some said that since so many people left City 10, the vacant positions represented opportunities.
Similar topics kept flooding the screen, affecting many people's moods.
In the Lower Three Districts of various cities, Home Families carried iron rods, guarding the rooms of the water army, directing them in cluster operations.
In the City 10 Garrison Troops meeting room, Qing Chen looked at the council members: "Come on, what's the next online topic that can attract people?"
One council member immediately raised his hand: "Housing prices! We must talk about housing prices!"
"Hmm?" Qing Chen looked over.
The council member said: "The number of casualties in City 10 is too high. Even before the disaster, the vacancy rate reached a terrifying 30%. In the Lower Three Districts, a family of eight squeezed into 15 square meters, while the bigwigs in the Upper Three Districts might own a hundred properties. Housing prices are not only a pain point for ordinary people but also for those elite graduates and high-income middle class."This council member said urgently: "We have nationalized real estate in City 10 and can launch many low-rent housing projects in the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Districts to attract talent. As long as they work hard to settle here, they can also get low-cost housing qualifications. Some high-end talents can even get a free property in the political center, which is essentially increasing the attractiveness of settling here. With the best conditions, we target people's pain points, and many emerging high-level professionals will be willing to come."
City 10 is the political center, with better green spaces and living environments than other cities.
Even without talent introduction policies, the controlled properties alone can make a lot of money.
But Qing Chen's vision goes beyond that; he hopes this place will become the engine of the Guardians' Union and Daybreak, not a paradise for the rich.
Therefore, previous proposals from these council members to build casinos and sell real estate were all rejected, and he reiterated his strategy: we need talent!
And efficiency must be high!
Qing Chen looked at the council member: "Very good! Qing Ye, get this council member a cappuccino! Come on, let's start writing the talking points! The talking points must be written brilliantly!"
The council members wrote diligently, even finding the feeling of their youthful classroom struggles.
These council members are the best of the best; some graduated from philosophy, and some from law, all high-achievers from universities.
Moreover, they are the best at manipulating people's hearts. During each council election, they go to the constituencies, find the residents' most pressing concerns, promise to solve these problems, and then win votes.
Each one has excellent eloquence, able to make the dead seem alive and the alive seem dead; they are best at finding sensationalism, stirring up trouble, and inciting emotions.
So now, Qing Chen has them help the water army write the talking points, which are then used to flood the internet.
As for the water army's pay, the Guardians' Union can exempt them from Protection money for three months, which is far better than making some Ling money following a water army company.
Outside this Garrison Troops camp, no one can imagine that the Federation's most honorable council members are actually connected with the water army, becoming the pens behind the water army.
That's hardcore.
The water army companies of Shendai and Koshima only felt that the water army accounts today have improved their talking points, writing, and sharp wording by several levels, far surpassing the past.
Moreover, it's not just about writing talking points; the president, along with the Commercial Committee, Agricultural Committee, and Education Committee officials, turned the council members' identified public pain points into city management drafts and bills.
Then, influencers promoted these policies and bills to the media, sparking discussion.
This is a complete industrial chain.
During the break, the president sighed: If the Federation had this work efficiency earlier, the Conglomerate wouldn't have risen.
The efficiency is too high!
Qing Chen stood smiling in front of the meeting room: "Okay, we've addressed the pain point of housing prices, and the topic's popularity has increased by four hundred percent. Thank you for your hard work. Qing Ye, get all the council members cigars; everyone go outside to enjoy the break later. Let's continue; what's the next thing we're going to solve?"
One council member said: "Working hours!"
At this time, the president held the newly formulated low-rent housing management method: "Take a look. City 10's biggest advantage is that almost three-quarters of the houses are still vacant. Even if used as low-rent housing, it can increase City 10's fiscal revenue by a large amount."
After glancing over it, Qing Chen said: "The housing data on pages 4 and 36 are inconsistent. Be more careful when making temporary management measures."
The president, Ning Zhiyuan, looked at Qing Chen in surprise. He suddenly realized that this Qing Family figure is not only incredibly powerful but also has an amazing mind.
He began to recall the strategies Qing Chen has set and suddenly realized Qing Chen's ultimate goal in attracting talent.
His ambitions are far-reaching!
After thinking for a moment, the president said: "After I went back last night, I tried contacting two friends I have a very good relationship with. One of them works in quantum computer research, and the other works in high-energy physics research. I told them about the 21-year life extension, and they were very interested."
Qing Chen's eyes lit up: "Very good, welcome them to City 10! But is it just about life extension?"
The president explained: "Working in the North is very depressing; there's no comfortable research environment, and the military atmosphere is too strong. They don't like this lifestyle. Plus, they're getting old, and life extension is urgent."
"Understood," Qing Chen nodded.
The president thought for a moment and said: "But the problem is that one of them is in Koshima and the other is in Shendai. Both are industry leaders with whole teams. Koshima and Shendai will never let them leave their cities."
Qing Chen smiled: "You just need to convince them, and I'll take care of the rest. Don't worry, there's no one I can't bring over."
In the history of modern warfare of special forces, 36% of the operations were to secretly transfer important people and scientists.
For example, the 2019 transfer of an Iranian nuclear scientist to the UK was a joint operation by CIA and Mossad special forces.
But it's not that troublesome for Qing Chen. Once Ning Zhiyuan confirms that the other party is interested, he can start preparing after returning; he can bring them to City 10 within seven days.
What's more enjoyable than poaching Shendai and Koshima?
Qing Chen has only poached two now, and he will poach more in the future.
Qing Chen smiled and said: "Mr. Ning, discuss it with the council members. Your network resources in the Federation are second only to the Conglomerate. You can send messages to those researchers and see if they want to come. If you develop three researchers, you can leave the Garrison Troops camp. Of course, you won't be able to live in your previous houses, but City 10 can allocate some good housing for you. Moreover, your personal belongings can be returned in full. If you develop seven researchers, other council members can also settle here and receive the 21-year life extension treatment."
The president's eyes lit up. Most of the council members are over 50, and some are no longer capable of certain things, having gone from Fighter Jet pilots to tractor drivers.
A 21-year life extension means returning to the best time of their lives!
The council members will go crazy recruiting talent.
Qing Chen smiled and said: "But having freedom again doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. I hope everyone can be down-to-earth after leaving the camp, not like before. I've reviewed the promises you've made to your voters over the years. There are only 73 council members, but 631 promises haven't been kept. You have failed your voters."
The president sighed without saying a word.
He suddenly remembered something and said: "But the two industry leaders I recruited have some doubts; they don't quite believe in the 21-year life extension and want more proof. They believe more in science."
In the Federation, science and mysticism are clearly separated, although there is no discrimination chain, but everyone plays their own games.
Qing Chen smiled: "Don't worry, I'll give them proof. I've found a very persuasive person for them."
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As City 10's policies continued to be introduced, Qing Chen finally put forward the concept policy of a 21-year life extension for those settling in the city.
At this moment, all the people paying attention to City 10 were stunned.
What the heck? 21 years of life extension? Why don't you say that Qigong can cure diabetes?
Next, the president began to share his 21-year life extension experience.
Not only the president but also three influencers, including Song Niao Niao; they have been very cooperative with City 10's publicity work, and Qing Chen successively used brainwashing techniques to get them to be examples.
But even with these people proving the truth of the matter, the public still found it hard to believe.
This even damaged the credibility of the president and Song Niao Niao; many trolls online cursed them for taking money from unscrupulous businessmen.
Until City 10's official media started a live stream.
In the video, Li Shutong said expressionlessly: "Today, I'll introduce you to the Knight's secret to longevity."
The face of the current Knight leader was as black as it could be, looking unwilling.
In the video, he slowly walked to an old man, placing his hand on the top of the old man's head, infusing Knight True Qi.
In front of the high-definition camera, the old man's hair instantly turned from white to gray, the wrinkles on his skin smoothed out, and his complexion became rosy.
There was an old woman next to the old man as a control to prove that no beautification was used in the live broadcast.
Li Shutong said calmly to the camera: "Everyone envies the Knights' lifespan of 251 years. The Shendai Consortium even listed the Knights as a key target for possession because of our Knight True Qi, which has the ability to prolong life. As you know, the only god in the world, Ren Xiaosu, was once a Knight. Now, anyone settling in City 10 can receive a life extension of 21 years through brainwashing. I'll be waiting for you in City 10."
Qing Chen watched from the side, amused, having a feeling like watching Chen Baoguo selling Hongmao Liquor on TV.
After the live broadcast, Qing Chen hurriedly went up behind the camera: "Master, you've worked hard! Master, drink some water!"
Li Shutong said angrily: "You've sold your master's face for this city!"
"But it works," Qing Chen chuckled.
Li Shutong was right in one aspect; ordinary Metahumans have a lifespan of around 150 years, but Knights are absolutely special, and the public knows about the Knights' specialness.
In the past, the Knights outlived countless opponents, and the lifespan of each Knight is historically recorded.
Moreover, although Knights are disliked by various forces in the superhuman world, their reputation among the public is the best of all organizations.
In the past, Li Shutong's pursuit of criminals for hundreds of miles to avenge civilians was common in the Knight Order.
Therefore, the public's impression of Knights is that of upright and just knights.
This is the most uncomfortable thing for organizations like Fire Pit, Shendai, Koshima, and the Chen Family. They particularly want to expose the true face of the Knights to the public, but the public simply doesn't believe them.
Now, Qing Chen uses Li Shutong as a trump card, using the Knight Order's thousand-year reputation to guarantee City 10. This is all he can stake.
Qing Chen smiled and said: "Master, we're not lying. If I were selling health products to scam people, I wouldn't dare ask you to come on stage. We can really prolong people's lives!"
"Don't give me that," Li Shutong said, "Don't call me for this kind of thing in the future."
"Master, if you're going to talk like that, I have to argue with you," Qing Chen ticked off on his fingers. "Who used me to make money in the Octagonal Cage? Who lied to me about sending gifts and made me take on huge debts? When I heard the loan amount, I almost woke up! Also, when are you going to pay off your Forbidden Artifact?
Li Shutong immediately became amiable: "I was just saying something casually. I, as your master, must support my disciple's career! I must support it!"
Damn it!
Honestly, as an Outer World person, Qing Chen underestimated Li Shutong's personal charm and the Knight Order's reputation.
The moment Li Shutong appeared for City 10, the moment he mentioned the name of God Ren Xiaosu, the entire Federation went crazy.
However, at this moment, Qing Chen timely introduced the settlement regulations, pouring a bucket of cold water on everyone.
These settlement regulations told everyone that it's not that easy to settle here.
The three settlement conditions are not easy to meet; one must work hard for City 10.
In Qing Chen's view, if this is truly accomplished, the Federation will no longer have twin stars; City 10 will stand alone, becoming the Federation's only pearl.