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

Fu Li struggled desperately, uttering foul language and cursing Chen Shi and the others.

Chen Shi took off his socks and stuffed them into Fu Li's mouth. If it weren't for the body camera recording the whole thing, he would have gone up there and taught Fu Li a lesson.

Jiang Yishan was terrified and hid behind Jiang Yiqiu.

"Don't be afraid, he won't dare to bully you again." Chen Shi checked the time; it was past midnight.

"Jiang Yiqiu, come with me to the Public Security Management Brigade to give your statement. After that, we'll take you back."

Jiang Yiqiu looked at Chen Shi with a hint of admiration: "Thank you."

The raid was very successful, with 36 people arrested for prostitution and 12 people arrested for drug use, and 500 grams of drugs seized.

The Grand World Dance Hall must be shut down immediately.

The next day, word spread throughout the county that the newly appointed head of the public security management team had inspected the Grand World Dance Hall and arrested Brother Biao.

The people in the county town were all asking about Chen Shi's identity, and they all gave him a thumbs up. "Brother Biao, you're awesome. You can bully ordinary people, but when you meet someone even more awesome than you, you'll only have to admit defeat."

Chen Shi hadn't slept all night. After arranging the interrogation, he went to catch up on his sleep. He wasn't worried that anyone in the team would secretly let Fu Biao go. They had all gone up to arrest Fu Biao last night, and if Fu Biao had escaped unscathed, they would have faced retaliation.

To deal with this kind of local bully, don't confront him head-on. Instead, drag more people into the fray, put them on the opposite side, and isolate the bully. This makes dealing with him much easier.

Chen Shi went to sleep and turned off his phone. When he woke up and turned it on, he found more than ten missed calls.

I checked the time; it was exactly four o'clock in the afternoon.

One of the calls was from Zhang Xiangdong, so I quickly called back.

"Director Zhang"

"Hey kid, where have you been? You made such a commotion and didn't even come to report it to me."

"I was busy all night and didn't sleep. I went back to my apartment to catch up on some sleep, and when I woke up I was just about to report to you. I'm coming over now."

After hanging up, I heard several calls from Liu Feng and Wang Tao, which must have been urgent. These two wouldn't bother me to catch up on my sleep unless it was urgent.

Never mind for now, we'll find out more when we get back to the station. Chen Shi was certain that Fu Biao's crimes of rape, threatening the police, and assaulting officers were irrefutable. Even Song Youming wouldn't dare let Fu Biao go.

On the other side, Song Youming was on the phone with Fu Cheng.

"President Fu, it's not that I don't want to release Brother Biao, it's just that the evidence against him is conclusive. If I let him go, I'll lose my job as deputy director, and I might even end up going to jail with him."

"Old Song, think of a way to prevent Biaozi from going to jail."

Song Youming didn't sleep well all night, as he kept getting phone calls. He was at his wit's end. Chen Shi had recorded the entire arrest of Fu Biao, leaving him no room for maneuver.

"President Fu, I'm in charge of the Public Security Management Brigade. Chen Shi has evidence and is completely ignoring me. If this continues, I'll become a prime suspect. At this point, we have no choice but to ask County Magistrate Tian to put pressure on Zhang Xiangdong and force Chen Shi to comply."

Having no other option, Fu Chengjian had to ask his cousin, Tian Guolong, for help.

Song Youming's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He also wanted to let Fu Biao go. Every day Fu Biao stayed in the Public Security Management Brigade, he was in greater danger.

Fu Biao has something on him that could be used against him. If Fu Biao gets desperate and does something rash, he'll be finished.

Chen Shi arrived at Zhang Xiangdong's office: "Director Zhang..."

Zhang Xiangdong said with a kind smile, "You little rascal, what time is it? You can still go back to catch up on sleep."

Chen Shi grinned: "I don't know why, but I can't stay up late. If I do, I lose all my energy and feel dizzy. For such an important case, I have to keep a clear head and not make any mistakes."

"Even County Chief Liu called to inquire about this matter, telling us to investigate it thoroughly and not let a single person get away with it."

"I really didn't intend to cause such a big commotion. The Great World Dance Hall is too arrogant, committing crimes blatantly. If you arrest them, dozens of people will be arrested."

Zhang Xiangdong nodded: "They've gotten used to acting recklessly and think no one dares to investigate them. They didn't expect you to do things differently and launch a surprise inspection, catching them completely off guard."

I've discussed this with Political Commissar Song, and the bureau is going to crack down hard on this matter. Go ahead and do it; don't have any reservations. The bureau will support you.

Chen Shi stood up: "Yes."

"Go ahead and get busy. Call me if you need anything."

Chen Shi knew that most of these calls were pleas for leniency; since so many people had been arrested at once, most of them must have some connections.

Chen Shi walked out of the office. This matter was a dilemma. Prostitution wasn't a serious crime; it would just result in administrative detention.

As for those who use drugs, send them to a drug rehabilitation center and get them cured first.

So many people are pleading for leniency. Consider how much face they have. If it doesn't involve principles, we should still give them the face they deserve.

We can't afford to offend everyone, otherwise, we won't be able to keep our position as captain.

Chen Shi returned to his office and had just sat down when Liu Feng and Wang Tao arrived.

Liu Feng said anxiously, "Captain Chen, Fu Li has been released on bail. It was Director Song who released him, saying there wasn't enough evidence. Fu Li is still a minor, so there isn't enough evidence. We need to be careful."

Fu Li's release was within Chen Shi's expectations. After all, there were only testimonies from Jiang Yiqiu and Jiang Yishan, no physical evidence, and no circumstantial evidence. In addition, he was a minor, making it difficult to convict him.

"Let's hold off on this for now. We can make the arrest after we find the relevant evidence." Chen Shi looked at Liu Feng: "How's the interrogation of Fu Biao going?"

Wang Tao said with a troubled expression, "He doesn't cooperate and keeps cursing, spewing vulgarities. Most people in the team are afraid of him and dare not torture him. If we continue to interrogate him like this, we won't get anything out of him."

"It's alright, the evidence is conclusive. Even if he doesn't talk, we can still file a lawsuit. Keep a close eye on him and don't let him escape."

Chen Shi's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Huang Ming calling. He waved his hand, signaling the two of them to leave.

Answering the phone: "Secretary Huang"

"Captain Chen, you've been appointed as the head of the Public Security Management Brigade. I was hoping to wait a few days until you're done with your work, then we could have a couple of drinks to congratulate you on your promotion."

Chen Shi knew that Huang Ming must be pleading for someone, and said with a smile, "Secretary Huang, I was also thinking that we could have a couple of drinks together after this busy period is over."

"Are you free tonight? Let's grab a couple of drinks to congratulate you on your promotion." Huang Ming knew Chen Shi was busy and initially wanted to say it over the phone, but then he thought it was inconvenient to say it over the phone, so it was better to say it privately, since it wasn't exactly something to be proud of.

Chen Shi still had to give Huang Ming face.

"Okay, I'll make time tonight, let's grab a couple of drinks."

"Okay, Captain Chen, see you tonight."

After hanging up the phone and putting it down, it rang again. I picked it up and saw that it was Qin Jiang calling.

Answering the phone: "Officer Qin"

"Captain Chen, congratulations on your promotion! Are you free tonight? Let's grab a couple of drinks to celebrate."

We should also give Qin Jiang face, since he has helped us several times.

"Director Qin, I have an appointment with Huang tonight, tomorrow night. Is that okay?"

"Okay, see you tomorrow night."

After hanging up the phone, I realized I'd stirred up a hornet's nest. I wonder how many more people will plead for leniency. No wonder Qin Qiang, the former head of the public security management team, never investigated the Da Shijie dance hall. The people he caught all had connections. Whether you release them or not is a difficult question.