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

Chen Shi and Wang Yanhong got up early and took a car back to Fushan Town.

They arrived at Fushan Town at 10:00 AM. The two went into the police station. Zhang Hu returned from outside and, seeing Chen Shi and the other man, quickly ran up to Chen Shi.

"Chief Chen, you're back."

Chen Shi asked, "Is there something you need?"

Zhang Hu glanced at Wang Yanhong, who then said, "I'll go back first, you two chat."

After Wang Yanhong left, Zhang Hu quickly said, "You promised to give the old man 300,000 yuan. He took the receipt you gave him and waited at the police station all day yesterday, but I persuaded him to go back."

He came again early this morning. I was worried it would cause a bad impression, so I let him stay in my office.

Chen Shi didn't go back either: "Bring him to my office."

He took out his phone and called Zhang Youcai.

When Zhang Youcai saw it was Chen Shi calling, he quickly answered, his face beaming, "Director Chen, are you feeling better?"

"Who told you I have health problems? Come to my office."

"You're back."

"Nonsense, if I didn't come back, would I call you to my office?"

Chen Shi pushed open the office door and sat down. This old man seemed afraid that if he didn't give him 300,000 yuan, it would be as if he owed the old man something. Judging from his attitude, if he didn't give him the money, he would come to the office every day to ask him for it.

Seeing that the office door was open, Zhang Youcai knocked lightly twice.

Chen Shi looked up at Zhang Youcai and said, "Come in."

Zhang Youcai walked into the office with a smile and considerately closed the office door behind him.

"Sit down," Chen Shi asked, "How much of the budget for surveillance is left?"

Zhang Youcai sat down on the sofa and quickly said, "I sorted out the bills this morning, and there's still 110,000 left."

He continued excitedly, "Chief Chen, now that the fugitive has been caught, can the special task force be disbanded and their benefits stopped? I want to keep this money as your exclusive reimbursement fund. Only your signature can access this money."

You're overjoyed. Chen Shi's heart, which had been pounding, finally settled down. Luckily, there was enough money to give the old man a reward of 100,000.

"We previously issued a notice that anyone who assists us in capturing the fugitive will be rewarded with 100,000 yuan."

In Longtougou Village, Old Man Niu was rewarded with 100,000 yuan for his meritorious service in helping us capture the fugitive.

"Tomorrow, withdraw all the money and hold a commendation ceremony. Give 100,000 yuan as a reward to Old Man Niu, and the rest to the six people who were arrested this time. I'm the leader, so I'll leave it at that and reward the other five."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Youcai immediately exclaimed, "Chief Chen, how can you let it go? It was you who disregarded your own safety, took the lead, and shot the fugitive twice before capturing him. Your contribution is the greatest, and you are the one who should be commended the most. This money should be awarded to you."

Chen Shi waved his hand: "Forget it, do as I say. Each of the five people who captured the fugitive Zhang Hu will receive a reward of two thousand, which is exactly ten thousand."

That money just ran out.

There was a knock at the door. Chen Shi looked at Zhang Youcai and said, "Old Zhang, go ahead and get busy."

Zhang Youcai stood up, opened the office door, greeted Zhang Hu with a smile, and walked out.

Zhang Hu led the old man into the office.

The old man eagerly took out the written agreement that Chen Shi had given him and handed it to Chen Shi.

"Director Chen, you promised me 300,000 yuan. I'm here to collect the money. You can't go back on your word."

Chen Shi was speechless. Ordinary people can't accomplish anything great, and those who do are not ordinary people.

"Sir, don't worry. The police station's reward of 100,000 yuan will be collected at the commendation ceremony tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm."

"Didn't we agree on 300,000? Why is there only 100,000?" The old man trembled slightly, afraid that Chen Shi would embezzle the remaining 200,000.

Chen Shi explained, "Sir, the 300,000 is divided into two payments. One is a reward from our police station, and the other is a 200,000 reward from the Public Security Bureau. It has already been reported and will take at least a month. Don't worry, it's your money, and no one can take it away."

As I said, if you don't receive the money, you can ask me for it. The reward from the Public Security Bureau requires a process and takes time. I will notify you to come and collect it later.

Zhang Hu, standing to the side, advised, "Sir, our Director Chen promised you. Just wait patiently, he will definitely give it to you."

Public funds need to go through procedures; it doesn't happen that quickly.

Unable to get the money, the old man was uneasy. His voice trembled as he said, "I don't care about the Public Security Bureau. It was Chief Chen who promised me. I just want to get the money from you."

This is what happens to ordinary people; they block their way out in one go. But if someone were smarter, this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Cultivating a relationship with Chen Shi would be far more valuable than receiving 300,000 yuan.

Of course, the 300,000 will be given, it's just a matter of time.

Chen Shi looked at the old man: "Come and collect the 100,000 tomorrow, go back and wait a month, then come find me again."

This is the police station; they won't run away, so don't worry.

Zhang Hu quickly said, "Grandpa, don't be so stubborn. It's public money, not private money. We have to wait for the leader's approval."

Have you forgotten who brought your cattle and horses back?

The old man glanced at Chen Shi and said, "Alright, I'll come back in a month."

Chen Shi told Zhang Hu to send the old man away, otherwise he would have to pay the 200,000 yuan himself.

He picked up his phone and called Xu Linlin.

"Sister Xu, come to my office."

"Chief Chen, are you alright?"

"What do you mean I'm fine? I was never going to be fine."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Linlin was determined to team up with Wang Jianming to intimidate Wang Yanhong.

Xu Linlin didn't want to be with Wang Jianming either, but Chen Shi wouldn't give her a chance.

Upon receiving Chen Shi's call, he rushed to Wang Jianming's office.

"Jianming, something bad has happened! Chen Shi is back and wants me to go to his office. I told him his life was in danger, and that I scared his family. Will they come after me?"

Wang Jianming said with a gloomy face, "What are you afraid of? It's not a big deal. What can he do to you? Don't forget, I'm the head of the police station."

Xu Linlin nodded and nervously went to Chen Shi's office.

As usual, Chen Shi smiled and said, "Sister Xu, please sit down."

Xu Linlin forced a smile, sat down uneasily, and asked, "Director Chen, you wanted to see me?"

"We are going to hold a commendation ceremony tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm to commend the police officers who made meritorious contributions in capturing fugitive Zhang Dong."

These kinds of activities have always been handled by your administrative team. Go and make the arrangements, and send out the notices.

Xu Linlin felt relieved, not because of this matter, but because she was being held accountable.

He then looked troubled and asked, "Does the King know about this?"

"Go and make the arrangements; I'll inform him."

Xu Linlin knew that Chen Shi had made a great contribution and was likely to be transferred to a leadership position in the Public Security Bureau. Not daring to offend Chen Shi, she smiled obsequiously and said, "Okay, I'll go and make the arrangements."

After Xu Linlin left, Chen Shi stood up and went to Wang Jianming's office. After all, he was the top leader, and he had to give him face.

Wang Jianming greeted Chen Shi with a smile.

"Director Chen, please have a seat."

Chen Shi sat down: "Chief Wang, I've come to report to you that there will be a commendation meeting tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock to commend the police officers who made meritorious contributions in capturing fugitive Zhang Dong, as well as the general public. All police officers will attend."

Wang Jianming's smile vanished. "Are you reporting to me? Are you informing me?"

He wanted to refute, but couldn't find an excuse.

The fugitive that the Public Security Bureau and Yizhou Public Security Bureau had been hunting for so long was finally caught by Chen Shi. Where did he get such incredible luck?

That person is about to be promoted and is someone I can't afford to offend. I'm such a pathetic leader.

He managed to squeeze out a single word: "Good."