A large, highly private villa in the suburbs had already gathered more than sixty people, all of them men.
There were no servants or butlers here. They had to handle everything themselves.
After they left, someone would come over specifically to clean up, but while they were here, no one would disturb them.
Senator Landon sat in the center. Surrounding him were thirteen Federal Congress senators, while the outermost circle consisted entirely of congressmen, along with a small number of peripheral members who had a chance of entering that circle.
This was the York Gang, one of the most powerful political groups in Congress. Normally, they did not take the initiative to band together in pursuit of political power.
But no one could ignore their existence, much less overlook their political influence.
Everyone looked relaxed. Although the weather was cold in the dead of winter, today's gathering was highly unusual.
For the peripheral members, everyone they could meet and speak with today was a true congressional master.
The congressmen were excited as well. Their chances of becoming senators were actually very low. If they had had a high probability of making it, they would not have become congressmen in the first place.
But no matter what, there was still a chance and a channel for a congressman to rise to the Senate—say, if someone took a liking to you.
The Federation's elections were essentially for the public to watch, letting them play at choosing. The people who truly controlled the results were all hidden among the people!
As for the senators, they were looking forward to this as well. Not only would the Professor be coming today, but Catherine and Mr. Lin Qi would be coming too.
As the Progressive Party Committee Chairman, the Professor held an extremely high position