Chapter 65: It's up to you to be the mayor of New York City (4,500 words ~ ask for subscription)
George Stancy has been very busy, I should say very busy. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ Info is about policing in the precinct and dealing with media accusations of police inaction in New York.
Regarding the accusation, it is much better now, because the heroic short film disseminated by Li Jie quickly diverted everyone's attention, and gave an explanation for the boiling Spider-Man and the New York police that was hyped up by Clarion Daily.
It's not that the New York police are inactive, but it's just a farce created by an unscrupulous lawyer and an unscrupulous newspaper editor who will do anything to get to the top.
While he doesn't have to worry about dealing with the media for the time being, George has other things to do. That's the problem of the New York City mayoral election.
That's right, George Stancy is on this year's list of five candidates for mayor of New York City. But he is well aware that he is just a running character.
Because he's a non-partisan. That is, he belongs neither to the Republican Party nor to the Democratic Party. He does not have a party behind him, and it is impossible for such a person to be elected mayor of New York City.
And his nomination as a candidate is itself a kind of political show. Republicans or Democrats. Both parties need to embody their own democratic and liberal ideas. Then politically, whether they like it or not, they will push some non-partisan people to come out.
Only in this way can they demonstrate their own political inclusiveness and the spirit of liberal democracy that the U.S. government has been promoting.
And this time, the deputy chief of the New York City Police Department, George Stancy, was a non-partisan liberal who was pushed out by them. The reason for choosing him is simple, this person is from a civilian struggle background, and there is no strong political background behind him.
It's not because after getting the nomination, you suddenly have a salted fish to turn over and get the position of mayor of New York City.
The other thing is that George Stancy has a good reputation. He was highly loved in the New York City Police Department and was a man of integrity. The criminals were afraid of him, and the police respected him.
This is also important, because the government needs some people with good reviews to run as well. In this way, it can appear that the quality of this election is good, everyone is elite, and they are all working for the welfare of the people.
To put it simply, George Stancy was an ornament that was pushed to the front of the stage. Li Jie described George's words according to the usual after-break language used by Chinese. That is: the Chinese New Year's Eve beats the rabbit - with him for the New Year, without him for the New Year.
He is just a faΓ§ade and ornament used by the government to decorate this election. George Stancy knows this very well. So he doesn't really care about his election. But his family was excited, especially his daughter, Gwen Stancy, who was convinced. If the mayor of New York City had been her father, New York City would have built better.
Gwen has already begun to figure out ways to promote her father, and she plans to do all kinds of canvassing activities on campus and online.
And George's subordinates love him, and they all expect George to really be elected mayor of New York City.
George felt a little ashamed of these people's expectations, and he understood his disadvantages. Born from a humble background, without the support of a strong political family. And he has been a police officer for many years, and because he is upright, his relationship with business bigwigs is also very average.
Without connections and the support of the rich, how could he get the throne of the mayor of New York City? George shook his head, this election he could only go through the motions and forget it.
Of course, George Stancy also had his own political ambitions. Although he knows that he will not be the mayor of New York City, he still has a lot of hope of becoming the chief of the New York City Police Department.
The old director's grade is already very large, and he will retire next year. George wants to take over this position, he still has a lot of ideals to achieve, and he still has a lot of prisoners who have not been arrested!
So he still made some preparations for the election of the mayor of New York City, and was ready to show his face in several TV debates that he had to participate in, so that he could smoothly hand over the power of the commissioner next year.
He's now browsing through information about the election, even though he's only using it to decorate the countertop. But George at least expected himself to be speechless and embarrassed by the fact that he would not be debated on television. After all, his daughter and wife also watch the debate.
So when Gwen approached him and asked him to attend a dinner party organized by Peter, George initially refused.
"Gwen, I'm busy, really busy. "George was reading a lot of papers in his study, and he had a lot to do to prepare for the election.
"Just once, just once Dad. I'm begging you. Gwen put her hands in front of the document George was reading. "At least Peter wants to make a good impression on you. β
"So is he trying to please me, or is he trying to please my daughter?" George glanced at Gwen with squinted eyes.
"Not bad, Daddy. Isn't it the same thing to please me as to please you? Gwen looked at George with a grin, but prevented him from reading the document.
George sighed helplessly, his daughter Gwen was always his weakness, and he could only compromise. "Well, I hope your little boyfriend can make a difference for me. He should have corrected his oily and slippery habits, which made him look very improper. β
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"Welcome, Uncle George. I'm Gwen's friend, Jason Lee. You can call me Jason. "MR in Chinatown? Outside the LI restaurant, Li Jie and Peter have been waiting outside for the arrival of the Gwen family.
Li Jie greeted Gwen's father first, then her mother. George smiled at Li Jie, but didn't show much kindness to Peter. Although the corners of his mouth also twitched, it was difficult for Li Jie to think that it was a smile.
Maybe this hasn't been recognized by the father-in-law yet, but now he wants to kidnap someone else's daughter.
George is still very majestic, especially when he doesn't laugh, no wonder Peter has a somewhat restrained look when he sees George. However, he was a gentleman to help Gwen bring her bag and greet Mr. and Mrs. Stancy.
"I know you, your food truck is famous in New York. My colleague once brought me a burger you made. I must say, it was the best burger I've ever had. For Li Jie, George still seems more easy-going.
This is probably the huge difference between treating my daughter's general friend and treating my daughter's boyfriend.
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle George. Li Jie talked to George and led the way for everyone. Today's banquet for George's family is located in a separate box on the second floor of the restaurant, which is a unique facility in Chinese restaurants.
"What did you say was a surprise to my father. Gwen asked Peter in a whisper.
"He'll find out later. Don't rush. Peter winked at Gwen.
In the box on the second floor, there was actually another person waiting inside. Lee Jay and Peter's best friend, Harry Osborne.
"Uncle George, let me introduce. This is my friend, Harry Osborne. Harry, Gwen's father, Mr. George Stancy. Peter gave a formal introduction to the two of them as soon as he entered the room.
"Hello, Mr. George. Harry smiled and shook George's hand.
"Oh, hello, Mr. Harry. George was a little confused. Because Harry Osborne knows that. It should be said that the whole world knows about him.
The richest young man in the world. A leader who controls a mega-corporation that has a huge impact on the entire world. To be honest, he didn't expect Harry to be related to Peter, and to be friends.
Gwen never told him too much about Peter, first of all, it was Gwen's private matter, and she didn't have to tell her parents everything. She is now an adult and can decide things on her own. And Gwen didn't want to use her boyfriend to make Peter extraordinary.
Because to Gwen, Peter Parker is Peter Parker. It is unique and irreplaceable. She loved Peter as a person, and nothing else.
Second, George didn't really want to hear about Peter.
So he had some surprise when he met Harry. He glanced at Gwen and Peter with a suspicious look.
"Thank you very much Uncle George for being able to come to this dinner. Harry and I have known you for a long time, and have always heard Peter and Gwen talk about you and praise you as the best police officer in all of New York. Li Jie first complimented George in his pre-dinner toast.
It's also a bit of a good impression on his future old father-in-law.
George gave Peter a surprised look, "Will Peter praise me behind my back?" and George smiled. "It's a little too prestigious, and there's a lot of good police in New York City. β
The menu for this dinner for the Stancy family was set by Li Jie. Because Gwen's mother likes to eat healthier foods such as vegetables and fish. So this time the menu is all according to this taste.
These include Marseille mixed fish soup, minced chicken tofu, green bean puree vegetable rolls and salt-fried silver cod. To be honest, except for the Marseille fish soup, the other three dishes Harry and Peter don't like to eat. Including Li Jie is also average.
But the Gwen family likes it very much, after all, the taste of a family is always cultivated by the mistress of this house. Whatever Mrs. Stancy likes to eat, the family likes to eat.
Because it was not a formal dinner, but a relatively open family dinner. So in the case of Li Jie, Peter and Gwen deliberately livening up the atmosphere. The atmosphere of the whole dinner seemed lively.
Peter and Harry talk to each other about their childhood, and then Li Kit intersperses some of the things that happened at school. Gwen is telling stories about what happened while working with Peter at the Osborne Group.
The atmosphere is very harmonious and lively. Gwen, in particular, was smiling very happily at this moment. When she was with Peter, there was always something to talk about. Whether it's life or jokes. It is still a scientific academic question that most people find boring.
The two of them are like having a heart, and they can always guess what the other is thinking.
Seeing a table of young people so happy, especially the smile of the daughter. George seemed to have suddenly figured it out. Maybe Peter Parker wasn't the frivolous young man he looked.
Because how a person is can be seen from his circle of friends. Li Jie has a surprising maturity, while Harry Osborne is slowly starting to show his momentum as a superior person.
After a brief encounter with these two young people, George knew the different temperaments of the two young people. This is the experience brought by more than 30 years of police career.
To be able to make friends with such people, and they are willing to stand for Peter. Is it the other way of saying that there are some good things about this kid that he didn't discover? George felt that he might need to know more about it, and tried to accept Peter.
Just when the atmosphere of the dinner reached its highest point, Li Jie's seemingly unintentional words started the most important thing of the dinner. It was also the core purpose of inviting George to dinner. "I heard that Uncle George is running for mayor of New York City?"
George took a bite of green bean puree, and after he ate the food carefully, he rinsed his mouth with water very carefully, and wiped his mouth with a napkin before speaking. "Yes, one of the candidates. β
"But you don't seem to be a politician. It seems that the surname Stancy is difficult to implicate with any political family in China?" Harry opened up after Li Jie.
George nodded, and he said in a slightly self-deprecating tone. "yes, I started as a civilian. Climb to this position step by step. There is no political background behind him. So I can only be a chaperone in this campaign. β
"No, Dad. I think you're excellent, you're the best of all the candidates. You come from the bottom of New York City, and you've been on the front lines of policing in New York City. You know better what the average New Yorker needs!" Gwen undoubtedly supported her dad wholeheartedly.
George's wife also gently patted him on the back to show her support for him.
"It's true that Uncle George was born in New York. Step by step, I really understand better what the demands of the citizens of this city are. But there is no support for it, and it is really difficult to win this election. Li Jie was telling the truth, but this caused Gwen's displeasure.
She glared at Li Jie with her beautiful blue eyes.
Li Jie kicked Peter under the table, signaling that it was time for him to speak. Peter didn't react until he was kicked by Li Jie, and he said a little not fluently.
"So the three of us have an idea. We look forward to you, Uncle George, being the next mayor of New York City!"
Harry nodded in response to Peter's words. "Yes, Mr. George. It took some time for Peter to convince me. And I think you're the best candidate this time. β
The corners of Harry's mouth went up. "So, Osborne Group can fully support your candidacy for mayor of New York City this time. β
Behind Harry it was Li Kit who spoke. "I have a personal relationship with Mr. Tony Stark. I've convinced him not to go over to anyone else in the election. Especially two of your strongest competitors. Roxon and James. There is absolutely no way they will be elected. β
"We'll try to convince Mr. Tony to get him to favor you as much as possible. β
"And my Marvel company has a good relationship with almost all of the New York City heroes. I could even try to get them to support you. I think at least Spider-Man will stand in solidarity with you. Li Jie smiled, but Gwen felt that Li Jie's smile seemed to mean something else.
"So I don't think you need to be presumptuous, from now on, you need to start preparing. Because you're probably going to be very, very busy until the election is over. All the way to the position of Mayor of New York City. Li Jie's eyes were fixed on George.
George didn't get the slightest hint of joking in Li Kit's eyes.
At this moment he felt unprecedented absurdity in front of him. These three young men, who are not yet in their twenties, are in such an informal place, in the form of casual conversations between meals, to decide the final question of the mayor of New York City.
What's even more ridiculous is that they might actually be able to do that!