George? Stancy has been very busy recently, or very busy. On the one hand, there is the police work in the area, and on the other hand, he has to deal with the media's criticism of the New York Police's inaction.
As for the accusation, it's a lot better now, because Li Jie's heroic short film quickly diverted everyone's attention and explained the nonsense between the Spider-man and the New York Police that had been hyped up by the Daily Bugle.
It's not that the New York Police didn't do anything, but that there was an unscrupulous lawyer and an unscrupulous newspaper editor who would do anything to get ahead.
Although he didn't need to worry about dealing with the media for the time being, George still had to face other things that needed to be done. That was the New York City mayoral election.
Yes, on the list of five candidates for New York City mayor this year, George? Stancy was also among them. But he knew very well that he was just a running role.
Because he was an independent. That is to say, he was neither a Republican nor a Democrat. He didn't have a party behind him. Such a person couldn't really be elected mayor of New York City.
And his nomination as a candidate was a political show in itself. Republicans and Democrats. Both parties need to embody their party's democratic and liberal ideas. Then in politics, whether they like it or not, they will push out some independents.
Only in this way can they show their own political tolerance and the spirit of freedom and democracy that the US government has been publically promoting.
And this time, New York City Police Deputy Commissioner, George? Stancy was an independent liberal who was pushed out by them. The reason for choosing him was very simple. This man came from a civilian background and had no strong political background behind him.
He wouldn't suddenly turn around and get the position of New York City mayor after being nominated.
The other point was George? Stancy had a good reputation. He was very popular and upright in the New York City Police Department. Criminals were afraid of him and the police respected him.
It was also important that the government needed some people with a good reputation to run. In this way, the quality of this election can be shown to be good. Everyone is an elite and they all seek the welfare of the people.
Simply put, George? Stancy was a decoration pushed to the front of the stage. Li Jie described George's words according to the Chinese's common adage. That was: Shooting rabbits on Chinese New Year's Eve – celebrating the New Year with or without him.
He was just a facade and a decoration for the government to decorate the election. George? Stacy knew this very well. So he didn't really care about his election. But his family was excited, especially his daughter, Gwen. Stacy was sure. If the mayor of New York City was her father, then New York City would definitely be better.
Gwen had already begun to think of ways to promote her father. She was ready to do all kinds of canvassing activities in school and online.
Moreover, George's subordinates loved him very much, and they all hoped that George could really become the mayor of New York City.
George felt a little ashamed of the expectations of these people. He understood his own disadvantage. He came from a humble background and did not have the support of a powerful political family. Moreover, he had been a police officer for many years. Because of his upright personality, his relationship with the big shots in the business world was very average.
Without connections and the support of the rich, how could he become the mayor of New York City? George shook his head. He could only treat this election as a mere formality.
Of course, George? Stacy had her own political ambitions. Although he knew that he couldn't become the mayor of New York City, he still had a high chance of becoming the commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
The old commissioner was already very old and would retire next year. George hoped to take over this position. He still had many ideals that he had yet to realize, and he still had many criminals that he had yet to arrest!
Therefore, he still made some preparations for the New York City mayor election. He was prepared to show his face in a few televised debates that he had to participate in, so that he could smoothly take over the power of the commissioner next year.
He was now browsing through information about the election, although he was only there to decorate the table. But George at least hoped that when the time came, he wouldn't be speechless and embarrassed by the debates on television. After all, his daughter and wife would also watch the debates.
So when Gwen found him and asked him to attend the dinner party organized by Peter, George initially refused.
"Gwen, I'm very busy now, really very busy." George was reading a large number of documents in his study. He had a lot to prepare for the election.
"Just once, just once, Dad. I'm begging you. "Gwen's two hands directly blocked the document that George was reading. "At least Peter wants to leave a good impression on you."
"So is he trying to please me or my daughter?" George glanced at Gwen from the corner of his eyes.
"There's no difference, right, Dad? Isn't pleasing me the same as pleasing you? "Gwen looked at George with a smile, but she still stopped George from continuing to read the document.
George sighed helplessly. His daughter Gwen was always his weakness, so he could only compromise. "Well, I hope your little boyfriend can bring some changes to my opinion. He needs to get rid of that glib tongue of his. It makes him look so frivolous. "
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"Welcome, Uncle George. I'm Gwen's friend, Jason Li. You can call me Jason. " In Chinatown, Mr. Li, Li Jie and Peter had been waiting outside for the arrival of Gwen's family. Outside LI Restaurant, Li Jie and Peter had been waiting outside for the arrival of Gwen's family.
Li Jie first greeted Gwen's father, then her mother. George smiled at Li Jie, but he didn't show much friendliness to Peter. Although the corner of his mouth moved a little, it was hard for Li Jie to think that it was a smile.
Perhaps this was the consequence of wanting to kidnap someone else's daughter before he got the approval of his father-in-law.
George was still very dignified, especially when he wasn't smiling. No wonder Peter was a little reserved when he saw George. However, he was still very gentlemanly and helped Gwen to bring her bag over. He also said hello to the Stancys.
"I know you. Your food truck is very famous in New York. My colleague once brought me a burger that you made to go out. I have to say that it was the best burger I've ever eaten. "George was still relatively easy-going towards Li Jie.
This was probably the huge difference between treating a daughter's friend and a daughter's boyfriend.
"Thank you for your compliment, Uncle George." Li Jie talked with George while leading the way for everyone. Today, George's family was invited to a separate private room on the second floor of the restaurant. The private room was a facility unique to Chinese restaurants.
"What's the surprise for my father?" Gwen asked Peter in a low voice.
"He'll find out soon enough. Don't worry. "Peter winked at Gwen.
In the private room on the second floor, there was actually another person waiting inside. Li Jie and Peter's good friend, Harry Osborne. "Uncle George, let me introduce.
This is my friend, Harry Osborne. "Uncle George, let me introduce. This is my friend, Harry Osborne. Harry, this is Gwen's father, George Stancy. " Mr. Stancy, "Peter formally introduced the two of them after entering the room.
"Hello, Mr. George." Harry smiled and shook hands with George.
"Oh, hello, Mr. Harry." George was a little confused. Because of Harry? He knew who Osborne was. It should be said that the whole world knew him.
The richest young man in the world. The leader of a super big company that had a huge influence on the whole world. To be honest, he didn't expect Harry and Peter to be related, and they were friends.
Gwen never mentioned too much about Peter to him. First, it was Gwen's private matter, and she didn't need to report everything to her parents. She was an adult now, and she could make her own decisions. Also, Gwen didn't want her boyfriend to know some great people to show how extraordinary Peter was.
Because to Gwen, Peter Parker? Parker was Peter? Parker. It was unique and irreplaceable. She loved Peter as a person, and nothing else.
Second, George didn't really want to hear about Peter.
So when he saw Harry, he was a little surprised. He glanced suspiciously at the mild-mannered Peter.
"Thank you very much, Uncle George, for coming to this dinner. Harry and I have long heard about you from Peter and Gwen, praising you as the best police officer in New York. "Li Jie first complimented George in his pre-dinner toast.
This could also be considered as helping him leave a good impression on his future father-in-law.
George looked at Peter in surprise. Would Peter praise me behind my back? Then George smiled. "It's a little too much. There are many excellent police officers in New York City."
Li Jie was the one who decided on the menu for the Stancys. Because Gwen's mother liked to eat healthier food such as vegetables and fish. So the menu this time was based on this taste.
It included Marseille mixed fish soup, chicken tofu, green bean mashed vegetable rolls, and salt fried silver cod. To be honest, except for the Marseille mixed fish soup, Harry and Peter didn't like the other three dishes. Including Li Jie.
But Gwen's family liked it very much. After all, the taste of a family was always cultivated by the mistress of the family. What Mrs. Stancy liked to eat, their family liked to eat.
Because it wasn't a formal dinner, but a relatively open family dinner. So Li Jie, Peter, and Gwen deliberately livened up the atmosphere. The atmosphere of the whole dinner was very lively.
Peter and Harry talked about embarrassing childhood stories, and then Li Jie interspersed some things that happened to them at school. Gwen told some stories that happened when she worked with Peter at Osborne Group.
The atmosphere was very harmonious and lively. Especially Gwen, who smiled very happily at this moment. When she was with Peter, there was always endless topics to talk about. Whether it was life or jokes. It was also scientific and academic questions that ordinary people found boring.
The two seemed to have a telepathic connection and could always guess what the other was thinking.
Seeing the table of young people so happy, especially his daughter's smile. George suddenly seemed to have figured it out. Maybe Peter? Parker was not as frivolous a young man as he looked.
Because a person's character could be seen from their circle of friends. Li Jie had an unexpected maturity and steadiness, and Harry? Osborn began to slowly show the aura of a superior.
After a short contact with these two young people, George knew that these two young people had a different temperament. This was the experience brought by more than 30 years of police career.
To be able to make friends with such people, and they were also willing to support Peter. So did it mean that this kid actually had some advantages that he hadn't discovered? George felt that he might need to understand more and try to accept Peter.
Just as the atmosphere of the dinner reached its climax, Li Jie's seemingly unintentional words began the most important thing of the dinner. This was the core purpose of inviting George to dinner. "I heard that Uncle George is going to run for mayor of New York City this time?"
George ate a mouthful of green bean mashed. After he ate the food carefully, he carefully rinsed his mouth with water and wiped his mouth with a napkin before he spoke. "Yes, one of the candidates."
"But you don't seem to be from a political family. The surname Stancy seems to be difficult to be associated with any political family in the country? "Harry spoke after Li Jie.
George nodded. He spoke in a slightly self-deprecating tone. "Yes, I started as a civilian. I climbed to this position step by step. There is no political background behind me. So I can only be a side runner in this election. "
"No, Dad. I think you are very good, you are the best of all the candidates. You came from the bottom of New York City and have been fighting in the front line of New York City police. You understand what ordinary New Yorkers need! "Gwen undoubtedly supported her father wholeheartedly.
George's wife also gently patted his back to show her support.
"Indeed, Uncle George came from the bottom of New York. Step by step, I really understand what the demands of the city's people are. But without anyone's support, it is really difficult to win this election. "Li Jie was telling the truth, but this caused Gwen to be dissatisfied.
She glared at Li Jie with her beautiful blue eyes.
Li Jie kicked Peter under the table, indicating that it was time for him to speak. Peter only reacted after being kicked by Li Jie. He spoke with some difficulty.
"So the three of us have an idea. We hope that Uncle George will be the next mayor of New York City! "
Harry nodded along with Peter's words. "Yes, Mr. George. Peter took some time to convince me. And I think you are the most suitable candidate among the candidates this time. "
Harry's mouth rose. "So, the Osborne Group can fully support your candidacy for mayor of New York City this time."
Li Jie spoke behind Harry. "Me and Tony privately? Mr. Stark has connections there. I have persuaded him not to vote for anyone else in the election. Especially your two most powerful competitors. Rooksen and James. They will never be elected. "
"In the future, we will try to convince Mr. Tony to favor you as much as possible."
"Also, 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 the Spider-man will support you. "Li Jie smiled, but Gwen felt that there was something else in Li Jie's smile.
"So, I don't think you need to belittle yourself. From now on, you need to start preparing. Because before the end of the election, you will probably be very, very busy. Until you become the mayor of New York City. "Li Jie stared at George.
George didn't see a trace of a joke in Li Jie's eyes.
At this moment, he felt that it was more absurd than ever. In front of him. These three young people, who were not even twenty years old, were actually in this informal place, using a casual conversation during a meal to decide the final ownership of the mayor of New York City.
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