Zhou Youliang hesitated for a moment, then said to He Ying, "Little Ying, you know that Director Li will retire in two or three months. This is an opportunity for me to climb up the ladder. However, the position of County Bureau Chief is decided by the Municipal Party Committee, and I don't have any solid backing in the Municipal Party Committee. Although there are several leaders in the Municipal Bureau who will fight for me, if the main leaders in the Municipal Party Committee don't support me, then I definitely won't be able to compete with other comrades who want to be the Bureau Chief.
"I won't hide it from you. I've been looking for connections during this time, and I want to get on the good side of Secretary Zhou of the Municipal Party Committee. If Secretary Zhou can support me to be the County Bureau Chief, then I'll have a clear advantage in the competition, and my chances of success will greatly increase. However, none of my close friends can get on the good side of Secretary Zhou. Because of this, I've been very anxious during this time. I'm sure you can understand my feelings. "
He Ying nodded and said, "I understand. Right now, the cadres in the Bureau are talking about this matter a lot, and there are all kinds of rumors. I heard that Director Ou has already gotten on the good side of Mayor Li Haiping, and Mayor Li has already talked to the Municipal Bureau, hoping that the Municipal Party Committee will recommend Director Ou to the Municipal Party Committee to take over the Taolin County Bureau. If that's the case, then you may be at a disadvantage in this competition. "
Zhou Youliang nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. Your analysis is very correct. Because of this, I want to ask you for a favor today. Find an opportunity to talk to Little Lu about my situation. It's best if he can take me to see Secretary Zhou, so that I can leave an impression on him. Then, ask Little Lu to say a few good words about me in front of Secretary Zhou, and earnestly ask Secretary Zhou to recommend to the Municipal Party Committee that I take over the Taolin County Bureau Chief position. In this way, my disadvantage will turn into an advantage. "
He Ying rolled her eyes and readily replied, "Okay, I'll call him out now and talk to him about this matter. It shouldn't be a big problem."
Zhou Youliang was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked He Ying. He asked her to wait on the balcony while he immediately went to invite Lu Tao out.
In just a moment, Lu Tao wiped his wet hands with a tissue and walked through the guest room to the balcony.
He Ying instructed him to close the balcony door, then looked at him with a smile that wasn't a smile. She said in a teasing tone, "Little Lu, you've gotten yourself into trouble by bragging. Director Zhou heard that you're the son of Secretary Zhou's savior, so he treats you as a 'noble person'. He wants you to bring him to Songshan to meet Secretary Zhou. He also wants you to put in a good word for him in front of Secretary Zhou and help him get promoted to the position of Director of the County Public Security Bureau. Now that you are so close to Secretary Zhou, you must help him. He is my uncle and my leader! "
Lu Tao had just drunk a few more glasses of wine and was a little dizzy. When he saw He Ying's gloating expression, he got hot-headed and forgot to avoid it. He whispered in a joking tone, "Political Commissar He, don't you have a better relationship with Secretary Zhou? As long as you give Secretary Zhou a heads-up, wouldn't the promotion of Bureau Chief Zhou be a piece of cake? "
As soon as the words left his mouth, Lu Tao immediately regretted it. Why was he such a jerk? He Ying clearly hated this matter the most. How could he say it out loud? Wasn't he deliberately asking for a scolding?
Sure enough, He Ying's pretty face suddenly became serious. She stared at him with her big almond-shaped eyes and scolded him in a low voice, "You bastard, what nonsense are you talking about? Don't you know where you are after drinking a few glasses of horse piss? I told you a long time ago that I don't want to see him again in this life. Are your ears on your back, or was your memory eaten by a dog? I'm warning you, next time you mention my relationship with him, be careful that my boss will slap you until you faint! "
Speaking of this, she waved her right palm in front of Lu Tao a few times and made a murderous expression, forcing Lu Tao to take a few steps back. He smiled bitterly and apologized, "Political Commissar He, I'm really sorry. I just drank a few more glasses and am a little drunk. I won't dare to talk nonsense next time."
He Ying put down her palm and asked with a straight face, "Then, will you help Bureau Chief Zhou?"
"Yes, I will definitely help."
At this moment, Li Tao suddenly pushed open the glass door and stuck her head out. She shouted at He Ying, "Ying Ying, what are you whispering about? It's time to start the next program. Bureau Chief Zhou and Little Shu are waiting for you! "
He Ying laughed and scolded, "Only a rotten peach like you likes to gossip. What kind of whispering could Little Lu and I have? We're talking about serious business! "
A few minutes later, Lu Tao and He Ying returned to the living room and saw that Li Tao and Su Lishu had already placed a square table in the middle of the living room. The table was covered with a thick mahjong cloth and a mahjong box was placed on top of it.
Lu Tao was surprised and asked He Ying in a low voice, "Are you guys going to play mahjong?"
He Ying knew what he meant. She smiled indifferently and said, "You think that people from the Public Security Bureau can't play mahjong, right? Mr. Liang Shiqiu has a famous saying, 'If you don't do boring things, how can you spend your life?' Playing mahjong can be understood as a form of mass entertainment, as long as you don't use it for profit or gambling. Don't worry, we're just playing mahjong for two yuan. It's not gambling, so it's fine. "
Zhou Youliang also laughed and said, "Little Lu, I'm in charge of public security and legal work at the County Public Security Bureau. I'm quite clear about what gambling is. In 2005, the Public Security Bureau issued a notice on several issues applicable to gambling cases. Article 9 of the notice clearly states, 'Playing mahjong, poker, and other entertainment activities between relatives that involve money or losses will not be penalized if they are not for profit. Playing mahjong, poker, and other entertainment activities between people other than relatives that involve money or losses with money or losses will not be penalized.' Regarding this, our understanding is that when relatives and friends gather to play mahjong, they add a little color in order to liven up the atmosphere. This can be classified as a recreational activity, not an illegal activity. "
Lu Tao was very interested and asked, "Bureau Chief Zhou, how much does it cost to play mahjong for one shot to be considered illegal?"
Zhou Youliang pondered for a moment and said, "This isn't explicitly stated in the law. Generally, it's controlled by the local Public Security Bureau according to the situation. For example, in our county, if you play mahjong for more than five yuan a shot, it's an illegal activity that needs to be punished. However, this is only limited to mahjong between relatives and friends. If you're caught playing mahjong in a mahjong hall or other specialized gambling place, even if it's only two yuan a shot, you may be punished. "
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