Chapter 422： out of reach

"Evan, if that's the case, then I'm afraid we can't adopt your design."

Hearing Michael Bloomberg's words, Evan Bell was not surprised, there was no disappointment on his face, just a faint smile "Mr. Mayor, in this year's mid-term elections, some people hold high the banner of anti-terrorism, Some people advocate economic recovery. But no doubt, they are all linked to 9/11. The reconstruction of the World Trade Center building is actually part of the election work. It is not so much that the opinions of the citizens need to be adopted, but the opinions of the voters need to be adopted. ,Right?"

citizens and voters. The difference is huge. If the rebuilding of the World Trade Center building was at a different point in time, some time before election year, perhaps the pull of political power would not have been so severe. Now, the reason why the reconstruction of the World Trade Center building is difficult to produce is actually because all parties hope to use this opportunity to win more votes, that's all.

Therefore, they need to make a fuss about the design drawings and "ask" the opinions of ordinary voters. In fact, how many voters really understand design? I'm afraid it's rare. The opinions of voters, as Evan Bell said just now, are just their emotional biases.

"Now that you know, why do you persist." Michael Bloomberg became more interested in the boy in front of him.

Michael Bloomberg is a politician, but not a pure-hearted politician. He is also a businessman and a professional who started in information technology. Therefore, Michael Bloomberg's blood is mixed with many complex things. Perhaps this is what Michael Bloomberg can do for three consecutive terms in the toughest, most tangled, and most difficult mayoral position in America.

Evan Bell smiled brightly, "Because I know that the hearts of voters are always changing, and the design drawings are revised according to their opinions. Only a project that will never end will only lose the original design drawings. Therefore, why don’t I stick to my original plan? At least, my plan has been affirmed by experts and 21% of the citizens. My plan means sticking to the position of the 21 percent of voters."

Speaking of this, the smile on the corner of Michael Bloomberg's mouth has become less, and the eyes watching Evan Bell have become more cloudy. It can be seen that the old man is thinking.

"Even if there are other citizens who have opinions or even objections in the future. I can honestly say that this is the choice of 21% of the citizens. This is called everyone's choice." Evan Bell went on to say, in fact, what he said It couldn't be more obvious, anyone could understand it.

It's just that the so-called politicians are ambitious. They have the support of 21 percent of the electorate, and they will look at the 22nd and 23rd percentiles, and they will even think, why can't they get another 5 percent of support? For example, if 16% of the citizens who chose the "Independence Tower" were to combine the "Independence Tower" with the "[Freedom] Tower", would they win over both parts of the citizens? Everyone has ambitions, but politicians have slightly bigger ambitions.

Of course, politicians have to learn to weigh the pros and cons.

Some people will think that the above ideas are absurd, some people will think it is feasible, and some people will stand by.

Therefore, in the past life, the design drawings for the commissioned construction of the World Trade Center building were difficult to produce, because all parties were wrestling.

"Mr. Mayor, I don't know if you understand the revision of architectural design drawings." Evan-Bell suddenly changed the subject again, drawing Michael Bloomberg's attention again. Regarding Evan-Bell's question , Michael Bloomberg shook his head and said that he did not understand "the design of a building, some parts of the modification are very simple, only need an eraser, a bell pen is enough: but some part of the modification is very complicated , and even need to redesign the drawings of the shovel part. . It's okay to have an opinion, just like you. "Evan-Bell bluntly said that Michael Bloomberg is a layman who doesn't know how to pretend to understand and point fingers, but Michael Bloomberg was not angry, but chuckled softly.

"So, it is feasible to revise the drawings. It's just, maybe ten days and a half months at the beginning, then three months, and then a year, or even two years." Evan Bell said this with confidence, let Michael Bloomberg couldn't help but be a little curious about the source of this confidence, because Evan Bell clearly knew that it was like this in his previous life. "The World Trade Center building could be rebuilt next year, but the result was repeatedly delayed due to the wrestling of all parties. It also missed the election time, and instead lost the political significance that the building reconstruction should have had.”

After speaking, Evan Bell smiled at Michael Bloomberg, "I think Mr. Mayor should know better than me about this possibility."

Michael-Bloomberg exhaled lightly and moved so lightly that if he wasn't paying attention, he would quickly miss it. Politicians have to hide their emotions at all times, even a natural actor, Michael Bloomberg is not a good actor, but at least not inferior.

"Evan, although I saw your eloquence in the second round of bidding. But I have to say, you are indeed a very good lobbyist." Michael Bloomberg said calmly, "I think, We still have the possibility to adopt your design, after all, but 21% of the citizens chose "〖Freedom〗 Tower, this design, isn't it? "Although there is no certainty that the "〖Freedom〗 Tower" design will be adopted, at least it is possible again.

"Isn't it said at the press conference yesterday, "[Freedom] Tower, and "Independence Tower, choose one out of two? So I still have a chance, I always knew it." Evan Bell returned with a smile.

"Yes, that's right." Michael Bloomberg nodded. "Next, we will communicate with architectural design experts, citizen representatives, urban planning and construction, etc. We will announce the final results as soon as possible. ."

In fact, although Michael Bloomberg said "the design cannot be adopted" just now, Evan Bell was not worried at all, just because he knew that the rebuilding of the building was very involved.

Michael Bloomberg has no way to decide which design to use, whether to change it or not: Likewise, he has no way to decide not to use the "Freedom Tower" directly to use the "Independence Tower", which makes sense.

Although you are the mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg only has the right to participate in the decision-making power of this matter.

Fortunately, however, at least Michael Bloomberg's meeting with Evan Bell today had many unexpected gains, which may have some impact on the future. Evan Bell does not know how Daniel Libeskind, the bōlan designer who finally won the bid, talked to Michael Bloomberg in the past life, and how he was persuaded to change the design, but this time, he was close to Do what you can.

Just hope, as Michael Bloomberg said in last year's election, because he ran for mayor out of his own pocket, his policies won't be swayed by campaign finance investors. I hope Michael Bloomberg can stand on Evan Bell's side and make the final decision.

What Evan Bell can do has been done. Next, just wait and see. This kind of thing, if it is fast, it may be possible tomorrow, and if it is slow, it is estimated that it is possible in a few months.

Evan Bell doesn't know how much Michael Bloomberg has listened to himself, at least he can't spy any information from the mayor's face, so he has no way of knowing how the future will develop.

After the interview for nearly half an hour, Evan Bell got up and prepared to leave. But unexpectedly, the staff in the city hall left behind the footsteps of Evan Bell.

"Evan, I really like your album this time, every song is very nice." The two female staff left behind Evan and Bell's footsteps, holding a camera in their hands, politely and politely He asked forcefully, "I wonder if you can take a picture with us?" Maybe it was because they were worried about working hours, so the two of them weren't too crazy, but the anticipation in their eyes sparkled like a young star chaser.

"Of course." Evan Bell stopped and replied with a smile. Evan Bell saw Michael Bloomberg out of the corner of his sight, and he also looked up at this time, but it was not the so-called commander's majesty, but a rather interested look of inquiry. It is estimated that Michael Bloomberg does not have a particularly favorite artist, and he cannot understand the jingism of ordinary people when they meet their idols.

"John, come and take a photo for us." One of the female staff members grabbed the man passing by.

The man passing by was still inexplicable, clearly conveying "I'm passing by and making soy sauce"

, but after seeing Evan-Bell his expression immediately brightened, "Evan! Wow, Evan! The recent "adaptation of the script, I have been wanting to discuss with you..."

The two female staff members held back the excited man, "Hey, hey, John, help us take a picture first, take a picture first!"

The man named John saw the smiling expression on Evan Bell's face, and grunted familiarly, "Let's talk later, and we'll have a good chat later."

It is a pity that this man did not have the opportunity to have an "in-depth conversation", because many staff members temporarily put down their work and came over to take a photo with Evan-Bell. However, everyone is still very orderly, and after taking pictures, they will return to their positions and continue to work.

After more than 20 staff members took pictures, the man named John also came to his senses, "Oops, I have to send this fax. Evan, next time, next time we have a chance, we must talk again. ."

Evan Yibel gave a somewhat embarrassed, somewhat helpless, and somewhat amusing smile, and waved "Goodbye..." Before the voice fell, the man disappeared from sight.

The staff in the city hall are so lively...! .