After bein' mobbed by Myagi Koisuni; Carla Dwyer; and a controversial mix of lovers 'n' haters, we'd finally managed to ward 'em off and set up by Tiānānmén Gate. "Shucks, it's times like this I wish I owned a Death Note," I grumbled.

    "Chon, you okay?" Sarah asked - one of her hands findin' his back again.

    "Guys, I'm fine," he insisted. "Since Xen's scandal and The Solution, I can handle anything."

    "Good to know," Sarah smiled.

    A few minutes later, we were all set 'n' ready to talk to random people passin' by.

    "Good morning," Chon began, as he stared into our AV-Holo-Suite. "Today, the Citizens of The People's Republic are casting the last of their electoral holo-votes to determine which CPC Legislature will be the next President. Here in the Forbidden City, 'ren-qi' couldn't be more evident - the 'human energy' is pulsating! All along the Dragon Line, every monumental landmark in the metropolis is dwarfed with Citizens, and most of all, this is apparent here in Tiānānmén Square, also. Thousands have descended to watch the live revelation on the erected mega holotron, which is almost as tall as the country's Defense Levee Walls! Now while the verification of votes continues in the Zhōngnánhǎi Chambers behind me, I'll be spending some time talking to the people. Moreover, I'll be talking to them to gauge if Xen Lai's Program Proposal is swaying votes in any particular way!"

    Me 'n' Sarah did our best to keep up with Chon who'd bolted into the crowd moments after. But as always, he was in search of wild cards who'd always create shockin' TV. Chon wasted no time and was quick to grasp a scruffy native. He'd enticed him to talk with the excitement of broadcast exposure. "Listen, listen," Chon spat, "you can tell all your friends you were live on BTV with me!"

    After realizin' he was actually talkin' to Xen's brother, the kid was all-in.

    "Okay, now look into the holo-suite and tell everyone watching who you are!" Chon pressed.

    "Okay, dude, I got it!" the kid exclaimed. "Er, hey everyone, I'm Remko. But all my homies call me Remi!"

    "Okay, Remi," Chon acknowledged, "tell me; alongside the election; The Solution is on everyone's mind. How do you think young eligible people feel about the epic prospect?"

    "Well, dude, first of all, I know you're the man. But your bro's an absolute legend! Finally, a politician with a brain has emerged! And to be honest, I can't speak for anyone else I know, but The Solution's radical and it's necessary and I hope it really impacts on young voters. Seriously, I don't want my kids to have to clean up my forefather's ignorant mess! The sooner we get climate properly fixed, the sooner we can move forward as a united world. Plus, the idea of that many astronauts on a ten-year timeout would be awesome!"

    "Remi, some amazing thoughts!" Chon beamed. "Any closing words?"

    "Yeah. President Ming Du Han isn't greener than his opponent, so roll on Lee Mishina to win the election! And roll on The Solution! I can't wait, bro!"

    Surprisingly, The Force was strong with this one, and I couldn't agree more with young Remi!

    Next, me 'n' Sarah shifted a little, and Chon grabbed another spectator. Over the noise, he'd shouted some questions at the old-timer, then looked our way. "Here with me now is 'Mr. Aslee Bah'. Aslee, do you support The Solution?"

    Now...I was totally sure Chon was gonna get resistance from this guy. So-much-so, I looked at my bestie and whispered a wager. "'Red Alert - Shields Up!' Sarah, I bet a hundred credits Chon's about to get hit with some photon torpedoes!"

    "No way," she protested. "The veteran's got a tranquil look about him, but either way, you're on!"

    We waited until the baldin' old man answered Chon and crushed me!

    "Yes, Chon, of course I support it," he replied while smilin'.

    I'd closed my eyes; got my A.I.D.A to send Sarah her credits; then looked through my visual lens again.

    "Mr. Bah, any particular reason why?" Chon pushed.

    "Yes. There are many," the old-timer stated. "For me, business is good.

    "My children are grown.

    "I have yuán saved.

    "More importantly, China is one of the world's wealthiest nations. Therefore, we should lead the way on climate. Now is the time to restore environmental balance. And now is the time to make the sacrifice. So, to all who know me, know that it would be my honor to stay on Earth, and serve in China's Base Team One. As a world, we have forgotten nature for far too long."

    I knew the old-timer's last line about nature would upset Chon and remind him of his Fùqīn.

    "Okay, thank you, Aslee," Chon said while stiflin' a tear that tried to well in his eye. "It is nice to know that a non-eligible Citizen has such vision."

    Next, Chon waved at us to follow him again and we did so until stopping at the base of a soap box which was flamboyantly decorated. Dancin' on top of it was an old man who'd caught everyone's attention. Comedically, it was overcast, and he was wearin' vintage Ray-Ban shades along with very little else!

    I knew this was gonna be good!

    Me 'n' Sarah also knew Chon would be dyin' to hear what he'd have to say. So, I refocused the lens. Sarah increased the mic's volume and we got Chon and the entertainer in-shot. "Excuse me," Chon shouted, interruptin' the man as he preached over us. "Can I talk with you a moment? Chon Lai - BTV..."

    When the crazy old man looked down at us, I knew I recognized him...

    "Muda fukkah, wha-you-wan?" he blasted! "Can't you see I talkin' wiv da Chinese peopol?"

    "S-Sorry," Chon stuttered, clearly flabbergasted by the man's abruptness. "I just thought I'd give you the chance to spread your message nationally. You clearly have something to say by the way you were talking to the crowd."

    Once absolutely sure who the old guy was, I couldn't help gigglin' and continued to watch the drama play out! With wrinkles linin' Chon's forehead, the old man suddenly started to smile. "Oh! Well, in dat case, Peter Chao will oblige yoooou! It's nice to know I didn't get off my bling-box for nuffing!"

    "Okay, so 'Mr. Chao', if you were eligible for The Solution," Chon continued, "would you have wanted to live in Earth's outer orbit?"

    Chon was 'so' fallin' for it!

    "Muda bitch, don't make me 'raff out roud'!" Peter shouted, also shakin' a finger in Chon's face. "I have always supported Xen Lai's innovative ideas. But, this time, your brother get it wong! Given da opportunity, Peter Chao wouldn't have left the Earth! Peter Chao would have stayed on Earth so I could continue singing proper karaoke, eating authentik noodles and drinking fresh bubble tea, muda bitch!" A second later, Peter spun on his box, then gawped down at us again!

    "What the?" Chon squealed, while I stifled more snickers.

    Then Sarah quizzed me when she realized Chon was bein' had! "Big guy, who the hell is this shade-wearing fool?"

    "Alright, alright, I'll share," I said. "Sarah, it's 'David Tong' - an old internet comedy sensation from back in the day, like when WorldTube was still YouTube! He's really Canadian, but his alias was from Hong Kong and frickin' shit-funny!"

    "Ha. Ha. Ha," she reeled. "I'm pissing my pants."

    Chon 'n' Sarah didn't get him, but I did! Peter Chao was 'Marmite Veggie Spread' - you either loved him, or hated him, and I was a lover! The dude was an absolute clown!

    Anyway, after interviewin' dozens more folks, Chon spoke with his very last citizen, havin' been hotboxed by Gail that the result was about to be revealed! "Conclusively, I'm talking with Mrs. Eda Sang - a housewife who's lived in Běijīng all of her life.

    "Eda, do you support The Solution...?"

"No Chon, I do not, and would not, even if I was young enough to be considered eligible. I think your xiōngdi is an immoral, irresponsible man, and it's the most preposterous thing ever suggested. Not only that, but how can he expect every individual to contribute ¥200 yuán in such hard times? It's ludicrous."

    Eda had an aura about her that made even me think seriously.

    "Okay," Chon said with a calm and impartial demeanor.

    He also nodded so that she knew to keep going. "Chon, more importantly, I love Běijīng, and all of my jiāting is here. Supporting The Solution would reinforce the probability of some of us being split up during The Lottery Draft. For me, family is everything and so I wish for legislatures to find another solution on how people could restore balance to our climate - people like Robin Albers of Green Justice. Ultimately, I pray legislatures will support the current Han administration that will hopefully dismiss Xen Lai, Lee Mishina, and their scandalous ideas once and for all."

    Ouch. Sarah looked at me too, so I knew she also felt Sang's elderly scorn.

    "Eda, no one can argue such important points, so thank you for your time," Chon acknowledged with the utmost respect. "Sincerely, Eda, I hope you and your family aren't affected, whichever way this all pans out.

    "To all those who shared their opinions with me on The Solution and the election, thank you."

    Next, Chon had taken a deep breath, and explained what was anticipated to follow.