If you're not familiar with the insider tricks here, you might think Old Zou's proposal is a great opportunity. After all, being an official in the Fishing Association is something many people would go to great lengths for.
But to Zhang Yang, this invitation seemed a bit fishy.
Why do I say that?
Because Zhang Yang's business is in the fishing gear industry.
You have to understand, the local Fishing Association, in strict terms, is a civilian organization under the leadership of the relevant national departments, not really associated with any administrative level.
Since it's a civilian organization, issues like organizational structure and funding become problems the leader must face.
How to solve this issue? The usual method is corporate sponsorship, membership fees, plus a bit of revenue from commercial events.
It sounds fancy, but it's actually a low-ranking government office. The so-called official position is often nominal, without much tangible benefit.
