at Varner Coffee Shop.

Ian and the reporter looked at each other, and the coffee shop was as quiet as it was when they first entered, with the reporter holding a large espresso cup and Ian holding a medium-sized coffee.

“...... So, yes, I was somewhere in exactly thirty minutes. I've thought about rescheduling, but again, your head of reporting insists on giving interviews, as he says, not doing a lot of interviews like Ian does, anyway" Ian said with a laugh, his words should have been a joke — which was beyond the reporter's consideration given her obvious discomfort.

"Ahaha," she smiled awkwardly.

Although she was sure of her problems, she didn't expect Ian Renner to be such a warm-hearted person, and he has been very considerate since she came.

Because of this, the tension in her heart continued to grow.

"Of course, sir, I will record everything you say. Is it okay?" she asked.

"Absolutely. If not, what should I do? write everything?" she thought to herself, clearing her throat.

"I'm Leah, from Hollywood Night magazine. Thank you very much for agreeing to be interviewed with us. Considering you've been busy lately, we think it's almost impossible. "

Oh... Haha, it's okay, nice to meet you, Leah. Ian smiled and took his first sip of coffee.

"Yes, straight to the point. We have rumors about how you and Goofy made a deal. With that in mind, Goofy is one of the biggest film production companies in Hollywood. What do you think? Is there something you've been hiding from the media?" she asked in advance.

The question was tricky, and Ian knew what she was asking.

"Well, yes. What I didn't reveal was how the rumors spread even before we made the deal. Like, I saw these trends on Twitter, and the next day, I was called to a meeting by the CEO, Mr. Sanson. So anyway, I've been busy with that movie for the past few months. The one we worked with. It was a great experience and the VFX department was one of the best in the industry that I know to see. I can tell everyone to wait for a great movie – it's going to be something one can't forget for the rest of their lives," Ian said with a nod, and Leah nodded as well.

"Ian... Film directors, songwriters, writers, what's next? Do you have any plans to act

?" Again, that's for sure. I can't say no because the future ahead of me is a long journey. And, before I think about anything, I want to focus on filmmaking and directing for a while longer. and writing... It's something I've always loved to do. Having heard too many ideas is never enough?,

Leah replied with a smile.

"Criticism is not always positive. We made a tabloid based on the advice of the people we interviewed. Mainly the questions that our readers and followers ask so that they can help the young people out there. So, Ian, your question is. How do you handle criticism?

"Honestly, at first, I had to spend some time figuring out exactly how people reacted to my thoughts. And, I can't say much about the execution, because it's a relatively long process – obviously long, and someone needs to comment based on the move. Even after a huge process, if fans find something very unpalatable, the problem is not with me. It's their preference. If the criticism is constructive, I will try my best to improve for my future projects. But if the problems aren't on me, I'll have to ignore them," Ian's

answer made sense, along with four more questions, some common emotional aspects of life.

“...... Last question for the day, do you have a date right now?"

Ian answered with a smile.

"Thank you so much for a great interview," Ian nodded, signaling that he had finished the interview.

-

Rainer Studios Main Office Building, Beverly Hills, California.

Ian's next stop for the day was at his office.

Walking into the office, many employees greeted me.

After the new people were hired some time ago, the whole office seemed more energetic.

"Sir,...... Mr. Grayson was already in the conference room. A tall man with round-rimmed glasses said breathlessly.

Ian looked at the appearance that he had just finished running the marathon and frowned, "What about Murphy?" Ian asked without asking 'anything else'.

"He's on an errand, and should be back soon

," "Okay thanks,"

Ian muttered quickly, and walked into the venue with the demon.

The devil - politicians, yes. But the devil can also be a friend, right?

"Hello, Christopher" Ian walked into the office, the politician's back being the only thing that greeted him.

"Have you waited a long time?" he asked.

"No, just two and a half hours—" Ian was shocked at Christopher's serious expression.

"Just kidding, five to ten minutes.

Ian dragged his chair to the front.

"yes, okay. So, I'm inviting you here today because I've been thinking about what we talked about at the gathering the other day. I'm straight to the point, without proper funding, you're going to lose the election," he said.

For the first time in a long time, Christopher Grayson had a shocked, surprised, and speechless expression, and considering the kind of man he has reacted to in the worst position, the recent meeting was nothing short of a sudden rainstorm for him.

"Uh-I-" his mouth opened and closed several times. Finally, he took a deep breath and sighed. "I know. To be honest, I know my situation very well. Believe me when I say I don't mind losing the election, but my efforts are worth it. It's okay if we're going to talk about something related, for the upcoming elections – it's nice to meet you —" he got up from his seat.

"Although—" Ian said, stopping him in his tracks. "Despite all these setbacks. I would say that I could see a talented, charismatic, intelligent person with a good heart. I'm ready to fund your campaign, because it's going to be a fight for a Senate position... Also, it can turn into a mutually beneficial friendship. Ian's honest and utterly unique words made Christopher sit back in his chair.

His words mean that anyone can understand because it's not like a rocket science, it's just political talk – worse than rocket science.

"I'm surprised how you asked me this question directly," Christopher hinted at something Ian wasn't used to.

"Hmm... Yes, I want to help you with this. Ian said again.

"I don't see any reason for you to help me, because you know a lot of things are at stake. And you've just signed an agreement with Goofy. So why don't you support the party they support? They are single-minded and don't help me because I'm not the kind of person who takes illegal action or supports a company like Goofy just because of a relationship, I'm a person who aspires to do the right thing. So, it's confusing that you're helping me after you know who I am," Christopher asked.

"As for answering your question..."Ian stated what he wanted in the future, and that's what he did.

Anyway, after more than an hour of discussion, Christopher agreed to let Ian fund the event. This partnership can mean a lot of things, it can also mean one thing.

Together, they will win – or lose... That's what happens in partnership, kids.

-

"What time is it?" asked Ian, who was sitting next to Nicol. Her laptop was turned on and she was busy, like all night.

"Ah, seven, it's seven!" she said, rubbing her temples vigorously.

"Hmm... It's time for me to go back to the studio, but unfortunately the nap was extended by an hour, and I was aiming for thirty minutes.

Ian yawned and walked out of the office without looking back.

"I don't know how anyone could fall asleep at a table. How-" Leilin shook her head, muttered to herself, and continued her work.

Ian walked into the hollow, dark room. The only visible light is the screen. On that, Avatar is already in the edit. Almost three people sit in front of thousands of buttons/gliders fixed to the table.

"Everything is going well," Ian muttered as he walked in.

"yes, and Ian, get some rest, it's the twentieth day, and you're still wandering around every night. The man sitting next to Lucas muttered.

Ian chuckled at his concern, and it was true, Saturday and Sunday were the only days he didn't do editing, and even those days he was always busy.

However, considering what a big project it was, Ian couldn't help but help Lucas and his team.

"Thank you for your interest-

" "Ian, don't talk about it yet, it's perfect to sleep at night from tomorrow, you can check in from time to time, but now that we've completed the basics, you can rest assured." "

It's not about trust, Lucas. But, of course, I trust everyone. It's just my passion for watching the editing process. As tired as ever, after walking in and seeing this thing slowly build up, I wanted to spend some more minutes – and then minutes turned into hours. The night passed in the blink of an eye, unless I was too tired, of course," Ian said, and the others nodded in understanding.

"He's a guy who really loves what he does. The people next to Ian looked at Ian muttering to themselves, and Ian's gaze stayed on Neytilly's face on the screen.

[Two weeks after Ian and Christopher met]

it was a memorable day for all the candidates vying for Senate seats.

During the hour they talked about Christopher's campaign strategy and everything, Ian discussed how much money he needed.

At first, Christopher doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic about Ian's ideas, as his ideas clash with Ian's unexpected confession.

But then, as the conversation progressed, and how he knew he *needed* Ian's election sponsorship, he decided to be open and agree with the following statement: "You will help me when I need it in the future." / It could turn into a mutually beneficial relationship.

Gulping down the bottle of water that had kept him in a hurry for the big day before the election, he became suspicious of his deal with Ian. As an honest, kind-hearted man, he stayed up all night thinking that if someone were to Ian's detriment, he might end up in all sorts of miserable situations in the future.

"Are you daydreaming again?" asked his secretary.

His secretary was short and had proven his loyalty on several different occasions, which made Christopher proud of his decision to pick his secretary from the many people who wanted the job.

"Ah, I can't help but think of Ian. The young man was too smart to his own detriment.

"What do you mean? As far as I know, he's friendly.

"Well, yes, I totally agree with it. However, he knows his boundaries, he knows his limits. He's not the kind of guy who can play. If I didn't want funding for my campaign, I wouldn't let someone like Ian who is particularly connected to Goofy help me. "

Wait, I'm confused," his assistant frowned, snapping his knuckles, thinking of something else.

Seconds passed, and the secretary himself was a little distracted. Christopher cleared his throat and raised his eyebrows and asked—what are you talking about?" "You're not the kind of person who asks someone to help you just because you're in a difficult situation. Is there anything else to tell about this story?" he asked.

Christopher smiled and answered his question. "What are you thinking?"

"Well, it's okay. When was the last time something like this happened - I don't even want to recall. "

Hmm... I know what you're talking about. And then answer why – I really like that person. I haven't seen many people like him. From the way he speaks to the way he points out the facts, it is direct. Although I was a little worried about what I might need to pay back, I thought it would be fine," he said, trying to make his assistant feel better, and so did his thoughts.

When it sums up funding, legally, independent donors can only fund about $10,000. After discussing how much money they needed, they came to the conclusion that Ian needed to circumvent the law and seek indirect funding. To this end, his ingenious accounting and financing plans will come into play.

In any case, after discussing the entire "Grant Me Power" deal, Ian immediately made a donation so that the event could go ahead without any problems.

"It's time to take the stage... You get the idea," his assistant patted him on the shoulder, cheering him up.

Christopher nodded and stepped up to the podium.

Currently, they are at the University of California.

The main theater is decorated, prepared, and looks perfect for a joint debate on different media outlets.

Since the election is the most important thing that will last for some time in the state, the debate is almost like interacting with the public through a screen.

"Today's debate is facilitated by the following organizations: Predator Media Foundation, George Foundation, Half City Foundation, Board Organization, Central Foundation. Hello, on behalf of the California Debate Commission, welcome to the 2022 California Primary Debate. I'm Karen Marie, director of the State Assembly Press Bureau of California Public Radio and Television.

We'll be streaming it live from the Center for Cultural and Performing Arts on the University of California campus. Joining me on stage are contenders who want to fill the vacant seats with retired U.S. Senator Aldo de Silva, and the candidates facing off in the primaries are Mike Stanford, Moore, Rick Rogers, Christopher Grayson, and Fu Maiden. Thank you all for joining us. The

crowd erupted in applause. She stood on the podium, too many eyes focused on her.

With lights, cameras, and everything else, the drop in temperature due to tension is easy to notice.

"Participants were selected in accordance with the guidelines of the California Debate Commission, a coalition of national news agencies, universities, and civil society with a mission to create better debate for better elections. All candidates agreed to the format and rules of this debate.

Participants will have a thirty-second opening remarks before starting with questions. Each of you has 90 seconds to answer, followed by 30 seconds to rebuttal, at my discretion, not every candidate will answer every question.

The issues debated today are coming from residents across the state who have referred them to the California Debate Commission, as well as from the news that has emerged in recent days. We would like to remind all audience members present to silence their mobile phones, not to applaud, make noise, or attempt to participate in or influence the debate. No photographs or recordings are allowed..."

, and the argument began.

-

At home somewhere in California.

"I can't believe Christopher is running for the election. I mean, considering he's still a young man, I don't think he's going to be able to run the whole state. "

Ah, not now. He often does a lot of good things to people. If you think about it, compare the other candidates to him, what exactly is the performance of the others? As for Maiden, this is her first time — I don't think she has enough experience, skills or talent. Rick Rogers is talking about his grandchildren – we need someone who thinks about the present and not the future or the past, because there are so many things to work out. In my opinion, Christopher may well be the only one who can do something fair and beneficial for our state.

"Who are we going to judge

?" "Why shouldn't we judge?" Sister, you're always biased against anyone but Christopher. I really hope he wins this election. Even his points of debate are good, well thought out and well planned, yes ... How do you know? You really go out of the house and say you can't listen to them?"

"Well, the poll numbers for the candidates will be shown today. They're mostly based on debate points and other things, but they also compare poll numbers from last month's debate.

"There's another debate next week before the election, and it won't be as heated as it is today. Oh wait, and re-

""... The last time we looked at the latest polls, it showed that these numbers were distributed among the candidates who would face the election.

Mike Stanford...................... 25%

mol ...................................... 36%

Rick Rogers....................... 23

% Christopher Grayson........13%

Philip Ford.............................. The 3%

statistic was highly praised by every voter because a majority of the Senate resident generals voted for Moore.

When it comes to this month's polls, it seems to be a fierce contest of candidates for the position.

As soon as the reporter's voice fell, the men, women and children in the room gasped, and the number changed greatly.

Mike Stanford...................... 25%

mol ...................................... 4%

Rick Rogers...................................... 23

% Christopher Grayson........43%

Fu Meiden.............................. 3%

"Fuck! I told you Grayson would do it! Sister, look at that! I'm not going to vote for some kind of power-hungry greedy old mother this time-

" "Don't finish that." Let's see...... If his campaign continues as it has for the past few days, I'm sure Moore, Maiden and Mike will really go home with 0 votes. "

So, do you agree that Grayson can do something for the country?!"

"Well, of course. The only reason I say he won't succeed is that he's had so many setbacks in his dealings with other people in power. Now, it looks interesting, and there must be a change!hmm..."My sister frowned as she looked at the numbers.

She has been working for the government, serving as a secretary to another politician for five years, and the political negotiations around the house have been going on in the house since she ran for the senatorial position.

Looking at the poll numbers, the gut must have really changed a bit because the numbers mean a lot of things.

After the news was completed, a tabloid report from the same news channel appeared, and the siblings looked up from their phones.

“...... In The Hollywood News, rumors suggest that Reina Studios' latest entry into the romance genre, Crazy Stupid Love, is nearing the end of filming. Considering that the film was suddenly and completely exposed to the public, discussions are ongoing. It has also been confirmed that the trailer for the movie will be released in two weeks. "

What?!" the two said in unison.

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