The game of power begins with the police officers at the local police station.

Chen Shi chatted with Xu Ping'an for a while, and when it was almost time, he got up to say goodbye.

Of course, when you leave, take a few bottles of good wine with you to enjoy at your leisure.

Chen Shi stayed at the Heaven on Earth, took a sauna, and relaxed his tired body.

The next day, he was stumped about how to give Zhang Xiangdong a gift.

We can't just send it directly to their home, can we?

His relationship with Zhang Xiangdong doesn't seem to have reached that point yet.

Chen Shi took out his phone, and without thinking twice, made a call to him, deciding to act according to the situation.

I checked the time; it was 10 o'clock, not too early, not too late, just right.

The phone rang for more than ten seconds before being answered.

"Xiao Chen"

Chen Shi smiled broadly and said, "Director Zhang, I came to the county town today to report to you on some work. Is that convenient?"

Zhang Xiangdong didn't hesitate: "Come to my house for dinner."

This shows that he is treated as a trusted confidant, and Chen Shi is overjoyed.

"Okay, Director Zhang, I'm coming right away."

Chen Shi never expected that Zhang Xiangdong would ask him to go to his house.

They quickly checked out of the hotel and drove to Zhang Xiangdong's house.

Carrying two boxes of valuable gifts, he knocked on the door.

Zhang Xiangdong's voice came through: "The door isn't locked, just push it open and come in."

"No way, they even left the door open for me?" Chen Shi was somewhat flattered.

He walked in with a big smile: "Director Zhang"

Zhang Xiangdong glanced at the gifts Chen Shi was carrying: "You've also learned this trick of the system, even giving me gifts."

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, so I wish Director Zhang a happy Mid-Autumn Festival in advance."

After putting down the gift, I thought to myself, "Within the system, how can I get by if I don't know how to give gifts?"

Zhang Xiangdong smiled broadly and pointed at Chen Shi: "You brat, don't do it again."

It's good that you accepted the gift. I'll send one again next time. If I don't send one, you'll be unhappy.

Chen Shi noticed that no one was home at Zhang Xiangdong's house, which explained why he had been called here.

Chen Shi poured himself a glass of water and, not forgetting, refilled Zhang Xiangdong's glass as well.

You can't expect your boss to serve you tea and water, so try not to bother others with things you can do yourself.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Xiangdong changed the subject: "Xiao Chen, can you cook?"

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Chen Shi instantly understood that this old man wanted him to come and cook. But I don't know how to cook; I can only make noodles.

"Director Zhang, I rarely cook, but I can cook noodles."

Zhang Xiangdong checked the time; it was 11:30.

"Perfect timing, I don't feel like eating. Go to the kitchen and cook me a bowl of noodles, with less chili. If you want some, cook two bowls."

Isn't that obvious? I'm cooking noodles, I can't just watch you eat them.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Okay, Director Zhang, please wait a moment."

Chen Shi pondered that adding less chili peppers—meaning not too much, but definitely a certain amount—required a high level of skill.

Fortunately, having cooked noodles since I was a child, my skills are superb, no worse than those of noodle shops.

Chen Shi went into the kitchen, found the noodles, pots and pans, and started cooking the noodles.

He casually opened the refrigerator and took out two eggs, some green vegetables, and a tomato.

Boil water, add noodles, and then add green vegetables.

Rinse the noodles and vegetables in water, then put them in two bowls.

Fry an egg, add tomatoes, garnish with chopped green onions, add a little chili, fry in hot oil, and two bowls of fragrant egg noodles are ready.

Zhang Xiangdong looked at Chen Shi as he placed the egg noodles in front of him, a look of surprise on his face: "It's ready so quickly, is it edible?"

"Director Zhang, please try my cooking. Is it edible?" Chen Shi handed the chopsticks to Zhang Xiangdong.

Zhang Xiangdong stirred it, took a bite, and exclaimed, "I really want to give you a thumbs up! It's so delicious, even better than what chefs outside make!"

As a leader, I can't show it, or you'll become arrogant.

Chen Shi felt confident he hadn't messed up; he was very familiar with cooking noodles. He tentatively asked, "Director Zhang, is this still edible?"

"It's alright, just enough for one bite. Don't get cocky, you still need to practice your cooking skills."

The chopsticks in his hand never stopped; he kept shoveling food into his mouth, unable to stop at all.

Chen Shi also sat down and began to eat.

Zhang Xiangdong even drank all the soup, yet he still dared to say it wasn't good.

After Chen Shi finished eating, Zhang Xiangdong pushed the bowl in front of him: "Wash the bowl and clean the kitchen. If there's even a little stain, I'll hold you accountable."

The nanny took the day off today, and my wife went to her parents' house. If she comes back and finds stains in the kitchen, she'll scold me again.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Okay."

He went to the kitchen, washed the dishes, and put them back in their place. The kitchen was spotless. Zhang Xiangdong didn't forget to go into the kitchen to inspect the work and nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, well done. Come play chess with me."

Chen Shi never expected that Zhang Xiangdong was this kind of person in real life.

The two played three rounds. Chen Shi lost two rounds in a row. The third round ended in a draw, with neither able to defeat the other, and the game remained deadlocked.

Chen Shi thought to himself, "I can't keep losing, or it will make me look like I'm terrible at chess."

Zhang Xiangdong checked the time; it was 1:30.

"Alright, I'm going to take a nap. You should go back too."

He also added a reminder: "Your chess skills still need practice. I want to see your improvement next time we play."

You old bastard, next time I'll only let you win one game and tie two, so you'll know how powerful I am.

Chen Shi stood up with a smile: "Director Zhang, I'll be going now."

Zhang Xiangdong waved his hand: "Let's go."

Chen Shi left Zhang Xiangdong's house, having successfully completed his mission.

I drove to Mingzhou and arrived at the municipal party committee compound to deliver a thermos to Li Nan.

Li Nan wasn't home; she went to Yizhou.

Chen Shi called Li Nan, handed the thermos to the nanny Xiao Chen, and drove back to Fushan Town.

We arrived in Fushan Town at 11 p.m.

Wang Yanhong was still awake. When she saw Chen Shi return, she asked with concern, "Why are you back so late?"

"I had a lot to do, so I went to my aunt's house in Mingzhou."

Wang Yanhong stood up: "I'll get you some water to wash your feet."

"It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"They're waiting for you."

Chen Shi noticed two extra hams in his house and asked, "Who brought hams again?"

"Your eldest sister gave one, and your cousin Chen Jianyong's wife gave one. They sat for a while when they saw you weren't there, and then they left."

Mainly because I'm not familiar with them, so we didn't have much to talk about.

"We haven't even finished the ones they sent last time, and they sent two more. We won't be able to finish them all next year."

"Or I could sell it; it's just taking up space at home."

"Don't use the money others give you to buy something. Keep it and I'll give it to my boss when I have time."

"What's the point of all this sending and receiving things back and forth?"

"Yes, the more you send things back and forth, the closer the relationship becomes, you understand?"

Chen Shi was wondering what to send to Li Hong. Sending a ham would be more cost-effective.

"I don't understand. I just feel so tired. I have to pretend to be enthusiastic and have a fake smile with people I don't know well. Isn't that exhausting?"

Wang Yanhong gave Chen Shi a foot massage, which made Chen Shi feel very comfortable.

"It's not impossible. You can just be a person without desires or wants, ignore everyone, and do whatever makes you happy."

If you have any desires, please set aside your pride and conform to society.

"Is it so hard for me to just be myself?"

"As adults, no one can be themselves unless someone is protecting them."

Chen Shi felt a little tired, so he leaned back on the sofa and fell asleep, feeling drowsy.

She felt someone fiddling with her eyelashes. When she opened her eyes, she saw Wang Yanhong smiling at her.

At some point, Wang Yanhong had changed into a sexy nightgown, and he grabbed Wang Yanhong's slender waist.

You seduced me.

Wang Yanhong laughed and denied it: "I didn't."

You must be punished.

"No!"

Chen Shi picked up Wang Yanhong and carried her to the room.