Before officially entering the interview, Xiao Yiming politely asked the two reporters for the interview outline. William Ham, who was prepared, took out the Chinese and English comparison outline and politely solicited Xiao Yiming's opinions.

Xiao Yiming explained several sensitive topics and received William Ham's assurance before he happily accepted the interview.

The interview included Xiao Yiming’s personal brief situation and political background, his views on the current situation, his evaluation of the various political parties in China, how to view China-UK relations and China’s relations with other powers, Sichuan’s current economic situation and possible future development directions, etc.

Xiao Yiming frankly revealed his views on various political parties in China, and made his own summary of the development of the Tongmenghui over the past ten years and the failure of the armed struggle. He believed that the Tongmenghui's fighting spirit was shocking, but the methods of struggle were very naive and extreme. Young and outstanding lives disappeared due to deviations in understanding, which was extremely heartbreaking. He pointed out without mercy that many political speculators in the Tongmenghui not only did not fulfill any revolutionary promises, but instead brought huge disasters to countless people, especially progressive young people. The argument that "advanced political parties must be purity" was born.

During the two and a half hours of interview, William Ham and Fres spent the excitement and shock. They forgot to record the records several times because they listened to Xiao Yiming's wonderful discussions. After discovering it, they had to stop to make up for it.

Edward, a cultural official in the consulate, listened with a smile. He was not as excited as William Ham and Fres. For a year, he and British expatriate Zhuang Sen, German military officer Sharp Le often gathered with Xiao Yiming. They talked about these issues a lot. They have heard Xiao Yiming's more intense views than today.

William Ham suppressed his excitement and checked the interview records of more than ten pages, then handed them to Xiao Yiming for confirmation. After getting Xiao Yiming's consent, he immediately stood up to thank him and suggested going to the yard to take a photo of Xiao Yiming and taking a group photo.

Xiao Yiming happily agreed, came to the stone table under the big camphor tree in the front yard, followed the command of photography master Fres, and posed in a few positions.

Fres, who had won the British Photography Grand Prix twice, was still unsatisfied after taking a film. He ran into the main hall and brought a rattan chair to let Xiao Yiming sit in front of the grape trellis, bathed in the sun and took five or six pictures before giving up. Then the guests took photos with Xiao Yiming.

"Xiao, will you go into politics in the future?"

William Ham asked as he walked back to the main hall.

Xiao Yiming stopped: "It is hard to predict what will happen tomorrow today, and no one knows what will happen in the future. My personal intention is not to want to go into politics. China is experiencing an unprecedented pain. The political situation and social environment are extremely complex. Maybe one protracted civil war after another is about to break out. Under such circumstances, no one can dominate his own destiny."

William Ham's eyebrows were shocked: "Xiao, do you expect the war to come soon?"

Xiao Yiming smiled and said, "Dear William, you have traveled almost all the mountains and rivers of China, visited all provinces in China, and interviewed hundreds of bureaucrats and revolutionaries. Didn't you see clearly? I believe that the British government has long made its own judgment. If the British government is still confused, it just doesn't know who to support is more in line with the interests of the UK, right?"

William Ham was shocked again:

"It's incredible... Xiao, how could you see so high that you are so young and have been staying in this wealthy inland area of ​​Sichuan?"

"No matter how high the mountain is, you are not as tall as you. As soon as I, an unknown young man, opened my mouth and said a few words, you came from Shanghai." Xiao Yiming smiled jokingly.

William Ham shrugged:

"Dear Xiao, you are so humorous and your words are very sharp. It is my honor to know you. In a few years, maybe I will feel extremely proud of this trip to Chengdu."

Xiao Yiming put away his smile and nodded very seriously: "William, you should trust your intuition."

William Ham was shocked again: "Xiao, do you want to say something to me?"

Xiao Yiming shook his head: "It's not the time yet, I'm not qualified to say anything. I can't do anything except express my own opinions, at least for a long time. This is also the main reason why I accept your interview!

"As you said just now, I'm too young! Just because I'm too young, I'm likely to do nothing in the coming huge changes, but I always want to do something for myself and more than 40 million fellow villagers, and I feel very conflicted."

William Ham nodded thoughtfully:

"I think I understand your thoughts. Xiao, you are a very outstanding person. Your age should not be an obstacle to your progress. Your thoughts and vision are far-reaching than those officials and revolutionaries of the court. Your mind is broader. What is even more commendable is that you prove with practical actions that you are working tirelessly, constantly verifying your political thoughts and lofty ambitions, and achieving fruitful results.

"Xiao, you make me hope for you. If you think there is anything I can serve you, please don't be polite. I really want to be your friend."

Xiao Yiming asked with a smile: "Aren't we friends now?"

William Ham extended his hand happily and tightly grasped Xiao Yiming's stretched out hand: "Yes, we are already friends!"

The two looked at each other and laughed, and returned to the main hall for a short stop. Williamham and Fres offered to say goodbye, saying that they would rush back to sort out the manuscript.

Xiao Yiming didn't force himself and sent the two and Edward out of the gate. When the three were about to board the carriage, Xiao Yiming seemed to suddenly remember something, walked to Edward and said solemnly:

"Billy, there is something I need to tell you. According to the information we have in West China Group, several chambers of commerce in Chongqing seem to have a lot of opinions on the practice of brutal price reduction in British trading companies. If the British company still refuses to hold consultations with relevant chambers of commerce in Chongqing, it is likely that they will never be able to purchase pig bristles, tung oil, tea tree oil and other local specialty products. German, Japanese and American companies have been waiting impatiently and may be able to get a leg at any time."

Edward thanked him with gratitude: "Thank you, Xiao, I think the Consul will thank you."

"Goodbye, friends! Welcome to visit us often." Xiao Yiming waved his hand and smiled extremely brightly.

"Goodbye, Xiao, good luck!"

As the carriage drove past the wide intersection, William Ham whispered to Edward: "What does what Xiao said just now mean?"

Edward smiled bitterly:

"The House of Specialties, which represents Chongqing, wants to abandon our British trading company... You may not know that Xiao is not only a rising star in the Sichuan military, but also a leader in the younger generation of Sichuan ancient gangs. The news he said has never been wrong. He has reminded us several times before!

"I am sure that if our trading company in Chongqing does not make concessions, it will be replaced by companies from other countries. Just like in Chengdu, the Germans rely on their good cooperative relationship with West China Group and have received strong support from Xiao. Now 80% of the export of local specialties in Chengdu has been controlled by the cunning Germans."

William Ham and Fres were both surprised, and Xiao Yiming's bright smile appeared in his mind...
Chapter completed!