Wang Baole's spirits were lifted when he received the notice from the Governor's office. He had been waiting for this news while he had been cultivating. He was no longer the newbie who had just joined the Federation. He knew that his upcoming position was extremely important because he was going to build a new district!
This required a lot of resources and manpower. Therefore, the Governor had to talk to him and explain everything to him before she could truly rest assured.
Wang Baole stood up immediately after receiving the notice. He changed into a new set of clothes and stood in front of the mirror. Even though he had already sighed a million times, he still couldn't stop himself from sighing.
"I'm so slim, so handsome … I wonder which girl will fall for my handsome face in the future …" Wang Baole left the Dao Mountain Mist Academy with a smug look on his face. He boarded the cruiser and headed straight for the Governor's office.
It didn't take long for Wang Baole to reach his destination. As soon as he stepped off the cruiser, he immediately attracted the attention of the bustling crowd. Regardless of gender, they all bowed instinctively when they saw Wang Baole. That was because everyone knew that the fatty … had reached the top in a single bound!
That was especially so for many female cultivators. They completely ignored Wang Baole's slender figure and peerless looks. It was as if they had seen through him, and a strange light shone in their eyes.
Wang Baole was pleased with the way they looked at him, but at the same time, he was troubled. He felt that he couldn't be so cold. He needed to let everyone feel his passion. Therefore, as he walked, he would take the initiative to greet anyone he met who looked attractive. They exchanged voice transmission numbers while they were pleasantly surprised.
When Wang Baole arrived at the Governor's office, he already had the transmission numbers of dozens of female cultivators. This made him sigh again.
"I'm too handsome. It's so frustrating. Who should I ask first …" Wang Baole knocked on the door while he was still troubled. A dignified voice sounded from within. He quickly put away his smugness and walked in with a solemn expression. The moment he saw the Governor sitting there, Wang Baole immediately puffed out his chest and raised his head.
"This subordinate greets the Domain Lord!"
The Martian Colony Governor had her head lowered as she read a document. She ignored Wang Baole and waited until Wang Baole stood there for a while before she raised her head and glanced at him. Her expression was unreadable as she asked.
"You like to get the contact information of those female cultivators?"
Wang Baole didn't know if he was hallucinating, but he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine when he heard those words. He was a little dumbfounded, thinking that this was his personal matter. Even his parents didn't care. Why was the Martian Colony Governor meddling in his affairs?
"Could it be that … she has a daughter and wants me to be her son-in-law?!" Wang Baole didn't know what to think either. His eyes widened as he looked at the Martian Colony Governor, who was still graceful despite her age. He suddenly felt conflicted.
"No, I, Wang Baole, am a man of principle." Wang Baole took a deep breath. Just as he was thinking of a tactful rejection, the Governor snorted.
"Don't be so fickle at such a young age. How can someone with such a personality assume such an important position?" The Martian Colony Governor glared at Wang Baole coldly. This glare shocked Wang Baole. He knew that this wasn't an illusion. He actually felt a murderous intent.
This made him shudder. Without hesitation, he took out his voice transmission jade slip and deleted the contact information of all the female cultivators who had joined the Martian Colony Governor.
The Martian Colony Governor wasn't very satisfied with Wang Baole's quick reaction and his repentance. However, there was nothing she could do about it. After all, this was a sign of a prodigal son turning over a new leaf. Therefore, she didn't continue this topic and went straight to business.
"The Federation and Mars will provide a certain amount of resources for the construction of the new district … However, I can tell you clearly that given Mars' financial situation, this amount of resources won't be much. I believe the same is true for the Federation.
"Therefore, these resources will at most allow your new district to take shape. As for how it will be built in the future, you, as the district mayor, will have to think of a way!
"This is one of the reasons. Also, I will only give you half a year's time. This is the second reason. As for the third reason, in half a year's time … the new district will accept the first batch of 100 million people. At that time, I will also go and observe to see if the new district has been completed and if it can accommodate 100 million people!
"That's all. In three days, you will set off with the resources. In the beginning, I will provide you with about a hundred thousand people. How you will use them and how you will build them will be up to you. Wang Baole, I hope you won't disappoint those who are paying attention to you! Also, I have to remind you that the construction of the new district isn't the main point. The construction of the array formation is the key! "
When the Martian Colony Governor finished speaking, she gave Wang Baole a jade slip that contained the blueprint of the new district's array formation. This was a secret. She also instructed Wang Baole not to let anyone else see the complete blueprint!
Then, she glanced at Wang Baole. Her expression was calm, and no one could tell what she was thinking.
"I have a meeting in a while. Is there anything else?"
Wang Baole was dumbfounded. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something. However, although the Martian Colony Governor didn't raise her teacup, he felt that she was sending him off.
This made him anxious. The first reason the Martian Colony Governor mentioned was already giving Wang Baole a headache. If there weren't enough resources, he couldn't possibly subsidize it himself. Moreover, even if he wanted to, it wouldn't be enough …
Not to mention, there was also the half-year period agreed upon for the other two, as well as the population of a hundred million people for the other three. Based on Wang Baole's understanding of his Eternal Fortress, he was very clear that the amount of manpower and resources required to build an Eternal Fortress that could accommodate a hundred million people in half a year was insane …
"Governor, it's impossible to fulfill these three conditions," Wang Baole said anxiously when he saw that.
"That's your problem. If you can't do it, then get someone else to do it!" The Martian Colony Governor frowned slightly. The more she looked at Wang Baole, the more displeased she became. In fact, when Wang Baole hadn't participated in the selection, she had a good impression of Wang Baole. However, now … she was starting to pick on him.
Wang Baole's forehead was covered in sweat. He felt indignant deep down. He had risked his life to become a district mayor. If he didn't do a good job, he would become a laughingstock.
However, it was obvious that the Martian Colony Governor wasn't going to help him with the resources. Wang Baole tried his best to control his emotions as his mind spun rapidly. After recalling some of the tricks he had read in the high officials' autobiographies, his frown deepened. Just as she was about to ask Wang Baole to leave, Wang Baole raised his head abruptly and looked at the Martian Colony Governor.
"Governor, it's fine if there aren't enough resources. However, the construction of the new district is a huge responsibility. Although I, Wang Baole, can take on the role of a million people, in order not to disappoint you, I would like to ask for your approval. I have the right to choose my deputy, and the position of the deputy will be a Secondary Rank Four Noble!" Wang Baole was going all out. He recalled that the Ethereal Sect Leader had mentioned the deputy. He had no choice but to use the deputy in exchange for resources.
When he said this, the Martian Colony Governor remained expressionless. She glanced at Wang Baole and spoke calmly.
"Two, at most."
As soon as she said that, Wang Baole's eyes lit up. He had originally planned to get one, but he hadn't expected the Governor to give him two. That made his thoughts come alive, and his expression was one of grievance and indignation as he spoke loudly.
"Governor, should I, Wang Baole, be responsible for the problems in the new district? Since you want me to be in charge, I need ten deputies. This is the only way to ensure that everything goes smoothly!"
"That's enough. Four, at most!" The Martian Colony Governor saw through Wang Baole's intentions and replied coldly. After giving the final word, she added a few more words.
Generally speaking, Wang Baole had the right to recommend candidates for the deputy mayor position, but they would ultimately have to be approved by the Martian Colony Governor. In other words, if Wang Baole was adamant about not recommending a person, that person might still have a chance of becoming a deputy mayor, but the chances were slim.
After all, the Martian Colony Governor also had to consider Wang Baole's opinion.
Wang Baole also understood that this was an essential part of the process, so he didn't say much. He knew that his recommendation was the actual candidate. There were many things that didn't need to be said. He heaved a sigh of relief. After suggesting that Lin Tianhao take over as the dean of the Dao Mountain Mist Academy, he bade farewell and left.
However, before he left, the Martian Colony Governor reminded Wang Baole again. The most important thing in the new district wasn't the city, but the array formation!
After reminding him twice, Wang Baole could see how important this matter was to the Martian Colony Governor, so he treated this matter as a priority as well.
After Wang Baole left, the expressionless Martian Colony Governor's expression softened. She stood up and walked to the window. Before long, she saw Wang Baole's figure disappearing into the distance in the cruiser.
"This little fatty isn't stupid after all …" The Martian Colony Governor smiled. Her eyes were once again filled with joy. In reality, she valued the new district even more than Wang Baole. If Wang Baole hadn't reacted in time and didn't know how to obtain more resources, she would have been disappointed. However, she would still have given him some advice to ensure that there wouldn't be any problems with the construction of the new district.
However, if that had been the case, she would have naturally started to consider who would be the most suitable candidate to become the next mayor.
However, Wang Baole had obviously reacted in time, and she couldn't help but admire him. However, she seemed to have thought of something, and her admiration lessened. Instead, she began to nitpick and observe him.
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