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

With the right emotional support, Xu Ping'an found Chen Shi increasingly pleasing to the eye; this kid was a real talent.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Xu Ping'an looked at Chen Shi and asked, "Would you like to come to the county public security bureau?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Shi realized it was bait and quickly replied, "Yes, I want it! I dream about it!"

"Work hard, and it's only a matter of time before you're transferred to the county public security bureau."

This is to allow myself to continue clinging to him and providing emotional support. Right now, I can only provide emotional support; I have no backing, so I'm making an equal exchange.

"Of course, serving the people is the same no matter where you are. I will definitely do my job well and live up to Section Chief Xu's expectations."

Xu Pingan looked at Chen Shi with a half-smile. As expected of someone who got into the Public Security Bureau, his mind works fast. I haven't even mentored you yet, and you're already saying you won't let me down. It's like I'd be breaking my promise if I didn't mentor you.

"They're all old classmates, so it's only natural that we'd take care of you. However, you also need to produce some results, otherwise people will question why you were transferred to the county public security bureau."

When asking for help, you must not let others take on any risks for you, not even the slightest.

"I understand, leader. Rest assured, I will produce results to silence the doubters and leave them with nothing to say."

Chen Shi addressed Xu Ping'an as "Section Chief" and "Leader" repeatedly, making Xu Ping'an feel quite flattered. He would have felt it was fake if others had called him that, but it sounded much better when Chen Shi did it.

Chen Shi didn't mention that Wang Tao and the other three wanted to invite Xu Ping'an to dinner; it wasn't the right time yet.

He had just gotten close to Xu Ping'an and wasn't yet one of his confidants.

Xu Pingan, unaware of Chen Shi's thoughts, smiled and said, "Give me your phone."

An ordinary person would ask directly, "Why do you want my phone?" But Chen Shi wasn't an ordinary person. Without a single question, he handed the phone to Xu Ping'an.

Xu Pingan took the phone, dialed a number, and his cell phone rang.

"This is my phone number. You can call me anytime."

Chen Shi respectfully took the phone: "Yes, sir."

Chen Shi saved the phone number. Networking resources are built up gradually. Never give up or become completely complacent. As long as there is even a one percent chance, you should try your best to fight for it.

After seeing Xu Ping'an off, Chen Shi returned to the hotel, grabbed his bag, and took the bus back to Fushan Town.

Friday arrived quickly after work. Chen Shi prepared to go home the next day to take his mother, Wang Guihua, to Mingzhou to meet her younger brother.

To maintain a smooth relationship, it's important to stay in touch regularly to prevent it from becoming strained.

It was very late when Chen Yanshi got home. He had picked a lot of mushrooms, including green-headed mushrooms, morels, termite mushrooms, and cow mushrooms.

Chen Shi packed up the fresh mushrooms; he prepared two portions, one for Xu Ping'an as well.

The next morning, Wang Guihua put on her new clothes and set off with Chen Shi. They first went to the town, then took a bus to the county seat.

I called Xu Pingan, but the call was answered after a long wait.

"Chen Shi, what's the matter?"

"Boss, my parents picked some mushrooms. Would it be convenient for them to bring them to your home?"

Xu Ping'an perked up. His uncle liked to eat mushrooms, so he took some to give to him, since the mushroom season was almost over.

I can't let Chen Shi send it. Now that I've become the deputy section chief, many eyes are watching me, and I don't know how many people resent me. I can't cause trouble for my uncle.

"No need, where are you? I'll come and get it."

"station"

"Okay, I'm coming over now."

Xu Pingan rode his electric scooter to the station. At his level, he wasn't qualified to have a car. Those with official cars were at least deputy bureau chiefs.

During working hours, he would use the official vehicle for personal purposes, but when he wasn't at work, he wouldn't dare to use it for personal purposes. His uncle had warned him many times to keep a low profile and not to make a fuss.

Chen Shi saw Xu Ping'an riding his electric scooter from afar and quickly went to greet him.

"Boss, just give the order and I'll deliver it to you. Why did you come all the way here to pick it up yourself?"

Chen Shi hung the mushrooms on the car.

Xu Pingan asked, "Where are you going?"

Chen Shi lowered his voice and said, "Mingzhou, my uncle called and asked me to bring my mom to his house for a couple of days."

Seeing Chen Shi's mysterious expression, Xu Ping'an wondered if there was some secret involved.

Chen Shi continued, "Sir, we'll be leaving now."

She had considered telling Xu Pingan that her uncle was the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, but then she thought it was unnecessary and he wouldn't believe her anyway.

If you say something and others believe it, even if it's false, it's still considered true; if you say something and others don't believe it, even if it's true, it's still considered false.

Chen Shi is now like a beggar carrying a real LV bag; no one believes his bag is real, it must be fake.

His uncle is the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee. For him to become a police officer at the grassroots level, he would have to start at least as a section-level cadre in the municipal bureau, if not at the deputy section chief level.

Xu Pingan rode his bike directly to his uncle's house. They were having mushrooms for dinner that night. He hummed a little tune all the way, feeling very happy.

Chen Shi entered the station, bought a ticket, and took his mother to Mingzhou.

This was Wang Guihua's first time in the county seat, let alone Mingzhou. She had lived most of her life without ever leaving Fushan Town.

Everything is new and exciting to him, just like a child, full of curiosity.

Upon arriving in Minnesota, around 2 PM, Chen Shi took his mother to have lunch first.

Wang Guihua gets carsick and can't eat while traveling because she'll vomit.

I called Li Nan last night, and she was very welcoming, telling them to come early.

Seeing that his mother had recovered, Chen Shi took a taxi to the municipal party committee compound.

Upon arriving at the entrance, I was stopped by the security guard.

Who are you looking for?

Chen Shi smiled and said, "I am the nephew of Wang Mingzhang, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee. I'm here as a guest at my uncle's house."

The security guard glanced at Chen Shi and Wang Guihua. He hadn't seen Chen Shi when they came to take the car last time.

The emperor's family also had a few poor relatives, so they dared not neglect them and said in a gentle tone, "Could you please make a phone call to them? Our security office needs to keep a record."

The necessary procedures must be followed; otherwise, you'll lose your job.

Chen Shi called Li Nan, and Li Nan said she would call the security office.

A moment later, the phone rang in the security room. The security guard answered the phone and repeatedly said yes.

After hanging up the phone, he said with a forced smile, "No need to register, I'll take you in."

Chen Shi remembered the way and wanted the security guard to remember him so he would come often in the future.

The security guard will lead the way, making a lasting impression on him, so he can go straight in next time.

Upon arriving at the villa's entrance, the security guard greeted us with a broad smile, saying, "This is the home of the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome," the security guard said, turning and leaving.

Chen Shi rang the doorbell, and the nanny quickly opened the door. Chen Shi greeted her warmly, "Sister Chen."

The nanny smiled and said, "Come in."

She glanced at Wang Guihua and noticed a resemblance between her and the Party Secretary in their features.

Chen Shi led Wang Guihua to the living room, where Li Nan greeted them with a smile and took Wang Guihua's hand.

"Big sister, why didn't you come sooner? If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known you had a sister in the countryside."

Wang Guihua felt conflicted and didn't know what to say. She hadn't expected Li Nan to be so enthusiastic; since he was greeting her with a smile, she had to reciprocate with one as well.

Chen Shi quickly said, "Mom, this is my aunt."

Li Nan smiled and said, "Just call me Li Nan."

Wang Guihua smiled and nodded.

Chen Shi replied, "Auntie, these are mushrooms we picked from deep in the mountains. There's not much in the countryside, just a lot of wild things like these."

Chen Shi handed the mushrooms to the nanny.

"You came all this way, what did you bring? Don't bring anything next time."

After sitting down in the living room, Li Nan said with a smile, "Big sister, wait a moment, I'll go call your brother down."

Wang Guihua tried to speak several times, but couldn't get the words out; they were stuck in her throat.