Chapter 353 It's up to You to Be the Mayor of New York City

George Stancy has been very busy recently, it should be said that he is very busy. On the one hand, it is the police work in the jurisdiction, and on the other hand, it has to deal with the media's accusations of the inaction of the New York police.

Regarding accusations, it is a lot better now, because the short video of heroes spread by Li Jie quickly diverted everyone's attention, and made the fart about Spider-Man and the New York police that was hyped up by the Bugle Daily before. an explanation.

It wasn't that the New York police didn't do anything, but that it was a farce created by an unscrupulous lawyer and an unscrupulous newspaper editor for his superiors.

Although there is no need to worry about dealing with the media for the time being, George still has to face other things that need to be rushed. That's the question of the New York City mayoral election.

That's right, George Stacy is among the five candidates for mayor of New York City this year. But he is very clear that he is just a role to accompany the runner.

Because he is an independent. In other words, he is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. There is no party behind him as a backer. It is impossible for such a person to be elected mayor of New York City.

And his nomination as a candidate is itself a political show. Whether Republicans or Democrats. Both parties need to reflect their party's democratic and liberal ideas. So whether they like it or not in politics, they will push out some non-partisan people.

Only in this way can they demonstrate their own political tolerance and the spirit of freedom and democracy that the US government has been publicly promoting.

But this time, George Stancy, the deputy commissioner of the New York City Police Department, was a non-partisan liberal who was pushed out by them. The reason for choosing him is very simple. This person was born as a civilian and has no strong political background behind him.

After being nominated, it will not suddenly turn around and get the position of mayor of New York City.

Another point is that George Stancy's reputation is very good. He is well-liked in the NYPD and a man of integrity. Criminals feared him, police officers respected him.

This is also very important, the government needs some people with good reputation to run for election. Only in this way can it be seen that the quality of this election is good, everyone is an elite, and they all seek welfare for the people.

Simply put, George Stancy was a display before being pushed onto the stage. Li Jie described George's words according to the idioms commonly used by Chinese people. That is: Hitting rabbits on New Year's Eve - New Year with him, and New Year without him.

He is just a facade and a decoration used by the government to decorate this election. George Stancy knows this well. So he doesn't really care about his own election. But his family is excited, especially his daughter, Gwen Stancy believes. If the mayor of New York City was her father, then New York City must be better built.

Gwen has already begun to think of ways to promote her father, and she is going to do various canvassing activities in school and online.

And George's subordinates love him very much, and they all hope that George can really be elected mayor of New York City.

George felt a little ashamed of the expectations of these people, and he knew his disadvantages. He came from a humble background without a strong political family support. Moreover, he has been a police officer for many years, and because he is upright, his relationship with the bigwigs in the business world is also very ordinary.

Without connections and the support of the rich, how could it be possible to get the throne of mayor of New York City? George shook his head. He can only go through the election this time as a cutscene.

Of course, George Stancy also had his own political ambitions. Although he knew that he could not be the mayor of New York City, he still had great hopes of becoming the chief of the New York City Police Department.

The old director is already very old and will retire next year. George hopes to take over this position. He still has many ideals that have not been realized, and he still has many prisoners that have not been arrested!

Therefore, he still made some preparations for the election of the mayor of New York City, preparing to show his face in several TV debates that he must participate in, so that he can smoothly hand over the power of the director next year.

He is currently browsing information about the general election, although he is only using it to decorate the table. But George at least hoped that he wouldn't be dumbfounded and embarrassed when he was debated on TV. After all, my daughter and wife will also watch the debate.

So when Gwen found him and asked him to attend the dinner organized by Peter, George refused at first.

"Gwen, I'm very busy now, really busy." George was reading a lot of documents in his study, and he needed to make a lot of preparations for the election.

"Just once, just once Dad. Please." Gwen put her hands directly in front of the document George was reading. "At least Peter wants to make a good impression on you."

"So is he trying to please me, or my daughter?" George squinted at Gwen.

"Actually, it's not bad, Dad. Isn't pleasing me the same as pleasing you?" Gwen looked at George with a smile, but still stopped George from continuing to read the document.

George sighed helplessly, his daughter Gwen was always his weakness, he could only compromise. "Well, I hope your little boyfriend can make a difference for me. He should get rid of his oily voice, which makes him look very serious."

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"Welcome, Uncle George. I'm Gwen's friend, Jason Lee. You can call me Jason." Outside the MRLI restaurant in Chinatown, Li Jie and Peter have been waiting for Gwen outside The arrival of a family.

Lee Jae greets Gwen's father first, then her mother. George smiled at Li Jie, but he didn't show much friendliness to Peter. Although the corner of his mouth was also moved, it was hard for Li Jie to think it was a smile.

Maybe this has not been recognized by the father-in-law, but now he wants to abduct someone else's daughter.

George is still very dignified, especially when he is not smiling. No wonder Peter looks a little reserved when he sees George. But he still helped Gwen bring her bag in a very gentlemanly manner, and also said hello to Stancy and his wife.

"I know you, your food truck is famous in NYC. My co-worker once brought me one of your burgers. I must say, it was the best burger I've ever had." Li Jie and George seem more easy-going.

This is probably the huge difference between treating a daughter's friend and treating a daughter's boyfriend.

"Thank you for your compliment, Uncle George." Li Jie led the way for everyone while talking with George. Today's banquet for George's family is located in a separate box on the second floor of the restaurant. This kind of facility is unique to Chinese restaurants.

"What did you say was the surprise for my father?" Gwen asked Peter in a low voice.

"He'll find out later. Take it easy." Peter winked at Gwen.

In the box on the second floor, there was actually another person waiting inside. Li Jie and Peter's friend, Harry Osborn.

"Uncle George, let me introduce you. This is my friend, Harry Osborne. Harry, this is Gwen's father, Mr. George Stancy." After entering the room, Peter made a gesture for the two of them. A formal introduction.

"Hello, Mr. George." Harry smiled and shook George's hand.

"Oh, hello, Mr. Harry." George was a little confused. Because of Harry Osborn he knew. It should be said that the whole world knows him.

The richest young man in the world. The leader of a super large company with huge influence on the whole world. To be honest, he didn't expect that Harry and Peter could have a relationship, and they were still friends.

Gwen never mentioned too much about Peter to him. First, this is Gwen's private matter, and she doesn't need to tell her parents everything. She's an adult now and can make her own decisions. And Gwen didn't want to use her boyfriend to know some amazing people to set off Peter's extraordinaryness.

Because to Gwen, Peter Parker was Peter Parker. is unique and irreplaceable. She loved Peter for himself and nothing else.

Second, George doesn't really want to hear about Peter.

So he had some surprises when he met Harry. He glanced suspiciously at Gwen and Peter.

"Thank you very much, Uncle George for being able to come to this dinner. Harry and I have heard about you for a long time, and we have heard Peter and Gwen mentioning you all the time, praising you as the best police officer in New York." Li Jie's toast before the meal In terms of words, I complimented George first.

This can be regarded as helping to make a good impression on his future old father-in-law.

George glanced at Peter unexpectedly. Will Peter praise me behind my back? Then George smiled. "It's a little too much credit, there are a lot of good police officers in New York City."

The menu for this banquet for Stansey's family was determined by Li Jie. Because Gwen's mother likes to eat healthier foods such as vegetables and fish. So this time the menu follows this taste.

Including Bouillabaisse Bouillabaisse, Chicken Tofu, Vegetable Roll with Green Bean Puree and Salt-fried Silver Cod. To be honest, Harry and Peter didn't like the other three dishes except for Bouillabaisse. 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 the family. What Mrs. Stancy likes to eat is what the family likes to eat.

Because it is not a formal dinner, but a relatively open family dinner. So when Li Jie, Peter and Gwen are deliberately enlivening the atmosphere. The atmosphere of the whole dinner seemed very lively.

Peter and Harry told each other the embarrassing stories of their childhood, and then Li Jie interspersed with some things that happened to them at school. Gwen was telling some stories about working with Peter at the Osborne Group.

The atmosphere is very harmonious and lively. Especially Gwen, who smiled very happily at this moment. When she was with Peter, there was always something to talk about. Whether it's life or a joke. It is still a scientific and academic problem that most people think is boring.

The two seem to have a tacit understanding, and they can always guess what the other is thinking.

I saw a table of young people so happy, especially my daughter's smile. George seemed to have suddenly figured it out. Maybe Peter Parker is not such a frivolous young man as he seems.

Because how a person behaves can be seen from his circle of friends. Li Jie is surprisingly mature and stable, while Harry Osborn is slowly showing his aura as a superior.

After brief contact with these two young people, George knew the unique temperament of the two young people. This is the experience brought from more than thirty years of police career.

Can make friends with such people, and they are willing to stand for Peter. So does it show from another side that this kid actually has some advantages that he hasn't discovered? George felt that he might need to know more, and tried to accept Peter.

Just when the atmosphere of the dinner reached its peak, Li Jie's seemingly unintentional words started the most important event of the dinner. It is also the core purpose of inviting George to dinner. "I heard that, Uncle George, you are going to run for mayor of New York City?"

George took a sip of the green pea mash. After eating the food, he carefully rinsed his mouth with water, and wiped his mouth with a napkin before speaking. "Yes, one of the candidates."

"But you don't seem to be from a political family. It seems that the surname Stansey is difficult to be associated with any political family in China?" Harry spoke after Li Jie.

George nodded, and he spoke in a slightly self-deprecating tone. "Yeah, I started as a civilian. I climbed up to this position step by step. I don't have any political background behind me. So I can only be an accompanying runner in this election."

"No, Dad. I think you are excellent. You are the best candidate. You came from the bottom of New York City and have been on the front line of New York City policing. You understand what ordinary New Yorkers need What is it!" Gwen undoubtedly supported her father wholeheartedly.

George's wife also patted him on the back gently to show his support.

"Indeed, Uncle George was born at the bottom of New York. Step by step, he really understands what the citizens of this city want. But without support, it is really difficult to win this election." Li Jie was telling the truth, but this attracted Gwen's dissatisfaction.

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 realize it until he was kicked by Li Jie, and he spoke a little fluently.

"So the three of us have an idea. We expect you, Uncle George, to be the next Mayor of New York City!"

Harry nodded at Peter's words. "Yes, Mr. George. Peter took some time to persuade me. And I think you are the most suitable candidate for this time."

Harry's mouth turned up. "So, the Osborne Group can fully support your candidacy for mayor of New York City this time."

And it was Li Jie who spoke behind Harry. "I have a personal relationship with Mr. Tony Stark. I have persuaded him not to vote for anyone else in the election. Especially your two most serious competitors. Luxon and James. They are absolutely not likely to be elected."

"We will continue to try to persuade Mr. Tony to favor you as much as possible."

"And my Marvel company has a good relationship with almost all the heroes in New York City. I can even try to get them to support you. I think at least Spider-Man will support you." Li Jie smiled, but Gwen felt that There seemed to be something else in Li Jie's smile.

"So I don't think you need to underestimate yourself. From now on, you need to start preparing. Because you may be very, very busy before the election. Until you become the mayor of New York City." Li Jie stared at looking at George.

George didn't see a hint of joking in Li Jie's eyes.

At this moment, he felt unprecedented absurdity in front of him. These three young people under the age of 20 unexpectedly decided the final ownership of the mayor of New York City in such an informal place, in a way of casual conversation between meals.

What's even more absurd is that they might really be able to do this!