As for how to report, Scholar Yu had actually thought it through early on.
The reason why he asked Director Zhong was to probe the attitude of the department.
After all, he was not Xu Sanye, and he could not disregard the leaders, especially when it came to such major issues as requesting funds, personnel, places, staffing, and equipment from the municipal leaders, he had to understand clearly the stance of the department leaders.
Director Zhong's counterquestion gave him some confidence.
When he approached the leaders, he had just stood at attention to salute, and before he had the chance to introduce himself, Mayor Cao asked: "Are you Yu Xiangqian, the Director of the Water Police Division?"
"Yes!"
"Was the joint law enforcement organized by you?"
"Yes!"
"Arrange a boat and let us take a look on the river."
The mayor didn't stick to the script, leaving no opportunity to speak besides saying "yes".
