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Garrett added, “Clifford was born in a prominent family. He represents the interests of arge
number of the rich and powerful. Many of them, as well as members of his faction, worked hard to
support him and promote him to the position of president. As for Zion, he also came from a
prestigious family that has been in politics for generations. Zion not only represents the interests of
some of the prominent families but he also has the support of Mr. Windsor; all these people will
stand behind Zion in his race against Clifford. Meanwhile, I came from a lowly background and am
usually too proud to form cliques with them, so I don''t belong to any faction. Naturally, I don''t have
rich and powerful allies. How could Ipete with people like Clifford and Zion?”
Nathan calmly replied, “You have a lowly background and don''t have the support of the rich and
powerful. You also don''t belong to any faction, so you don''t have arge support base. But it doesn''t
mean that no one supports you. While you were serving the people all over the country, you''ve won
yourself a good reputation and also the hearts of themon folks. You have the support of the
people, and mine too!”
Hearing this, Garrett said gratefully, “Nathan, you tter me, but I don''t think I''ll stand a chance.”
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“It''s not that you don''t stand a chance. You just can''t see the situation clearly as you''re in the middle
of it, but to me as an outsider, the scene is crystal-clear,” remarked Nathan seriously. “You stand a
chance a sporting chance but
you have to wait for the opportunity toe. And as you wait for that opportunity, you have to
prepare for it. The sooner you prepare and the more fully you do so, the greater chance you will
have to be the next president and make full
use of your talent.”
After all, it is the dream of many people to be president and make full use of their talent.
Garrett used to have the same dream, but he was a low-key and down-to-earth man who was not
very ambitious.
At this moment, though, he was moved by Nathan.
Staring intently at Nathan, he asked, “Nathan, you said that I have a sporting chance but the right
time hasn''te. So please advise me: when will the right timee?”
Nathan picked up the wine ss and took a sip.
“I said that I don''t think Clifford or Zion will win.
People who support Clifford will not agree to
Zion''s ession, while Mr. Windsor and those who support Zion will not let Clifford take over. I
guess there''ll be a deadlock in their race, which will make it difficult to elect a new president.”
Garrett agreed with Nathan''s analysis. A majority vote was needed in order for one to be elected
president. Although Clifford had the upper hand over Zion, it was still difficult for him to win a
majority vote.
Nathan smiled and went on, “If the people who support Zion and those who support Clifford stand
against each other and refuse to yield, there''ll be an impasse and no new president can be elected.
At that time, they must find a middle ground that is eptable to both parties. You have no factions
or allies, but you don''t have enemies, either. When they''re in a stalemate, it''s very likely that they''ll
choose someone who doesn''t belong to either side. Among the cab members, you''re the only
one who fits the criterion. Both parties will be able to ept you as the president. That is your
chance.”
Garrett was shocked; he did not expect Nathan to take such a long-range view of things. Upon
Nathan''s guidance, he saw a glimmer of hope for his future.
Suddenly, he rose to his feet, bowed at Nathan, and said gratefully, “Thank you, Nathan, for your
guidance!”
Meanwhile, Clifford suddenly sneezed in his study room.
Clifford was still nning to get back at Nathan after bing president.
What he never expected was that Nathan had already enlightened Garrett and found him an
extremely strong opponent.