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

In a villa on the outskirts of the county town, Fu Cheng sat at the head of the table, with Song Youming and Lao Derang sitting next to him.

Song Youming respectfully toasted Fu Cheng, holding his glass low. The two clinked glasses, and Song Youming drank it all in one gulp, while Fu Cheng took a small sip.

Fu Cheng put down his wine glass: "Old Song, I don't want to hear your troubles. You have to make arrangements to release Biaozi."

Song Youming looked troubled: "President Fu, this is not a good matter. Brother Biao's crimes are irrefutable, and there is no possibility of bail."

Fu Cheng looked at Song Youming: "Old Song, if it were easy, I wouldn't have bothered you. Think of a way."

Lauder said, "Director Song, this matter is actually very simple, not as difficult as you think. Just have them released."

When Song Youming met Lao Derang's gaze, he instantly understood that this was an attempt to find someone to take the blame.

Lauder smiled broadly: "Director Song, does Brother Biao have a video of you playing with a woman to death? If he can't keep his mouth shut, you might lose your position as deputy director and even face imprisonment."

Song Youming felt a tightness in his chrysanthemum. Damn it, from the moment he reached out to take the benefits, it was destined that many things would be beyond his control.

Fu Cheng gently patted Song Youming on the shoulder: "Old Song, we are partners in the same boat. If the boat sinks, no one can escape. Biaozi can't go to jail. You have to get him out as soon as possible."

As long as Chengshi Entertainment Group stands strong, your high-ranking position and generous salary will remain.

My cousin said you're a good comrade, and once he becomes the county magistrate, he'll promote you and make you the director of the Public Security Bureau, concurrently serving as the deputy county magistrate.

"Haven't you always wanted a full section chief position? Let's go straight to deputy director level."

At this moment, Song Youming was in no mood to listen to Fu Cheng's empty promises. As long as the ship didn't sink and he could keep his current position as deputy director, he should be burning incense with gratitude.

He forced a smile: "I'll go back and think of a way."

Fu Cheng nodded in satisfaction: "Be quick, don't delay. I'll be waiting for your good news."

With Fu Biao arrested, Tian Guolong couldn't sit still any longer. He had evidence of Tian Guolong's embezzlement and bribery. If Fu Biao wasn't released, given Fu Biao's temper, he would fight to the death, and none of them would escape.

Tian Guolong was suppressed by Liu Youguang at the county government and could not take action himself. He could only ask Fu Cheng to force Song Youming to find a scapegoat to rescue Fu Biao.

Fu Cheng arranged for a driver to take Song Youming back.

When Song Youming returned home, he was restless and took out his phone to call Li Zhi, asking him to come over.

Li Zhi was drinking outside when he received the call and rushed over.

"Director Song, you wanted to see me?"

Seeing Li Zhi's flushed cheeks, Song Youming stood up to greet him: "Li Zhi, I'm sorry to disturb your drinking."

"No, just a few friends, had a couple of drinks, and that's it."

"Sit" Song Youming pours tea for Li Zhi.

"The situation is urgent, we must get Fu Biao out. Do you have any good ideas?"

Li Zhi was stunned. Was this a joke? Fu Biao had attempted rape, threatened the police, and assaulted them. The evidence was irrefutable. Even a god could only shake his head. If you couldn't do anything, I certainly couldn't.

Seeing that Li Zhi remained silent and looked troubled, Song Youming chuckled and said, "Let's be simple and direct, just have someone release Fu Biao."

Li Zhi quickly said, "Director Song, Chen Shi is keeping a close eye on things. It's impossible to release him directly. This is a serious crime. If it gets investigated, he could end up in jail."

Song Youming's smile faded, his face darkened, and he slammed the teacup down on the table.

"Don't forget, Fu Biao has dirt on you. If he thinks no one can save him and exposes you, you'll go to jail too. You still have a chance to fight it out. If you don't, you can just wait to go to jail."

Cold sweat poured down Li Zhi's forehead: "Director Song, Chen Shi is keeping a close eye on me; there's no chance to release him."

"I'll figure out a way to get rid of Chen Shi. Fu Biao is just a little injured. We'll make him pretend to be dead, send him to the hospital for a checkup, and let him escape when no one is looking. If we investigate, he'll only be temporarily suspended from his duties for investigation. What's there to be afraid of? We'll just make you suffer for now. When Tian County is promoted to county magistrate, he'll promote me to be the director of the Public Security Bureau."

Once I become the bureau chief, I will recommend you for the position of executive deputy bureau chief, at the level of a full section chief. This will be a direct promotion, instead of wasting time at the deputy section chief level.

Don't think I'm just making empty promises. Tian County has already established connections in the city. Once Liu Youguang and Hu Hai are both severely weakened, Tian County will step in and reap the benefits.

Place your bets early. Don't wait until the situation is clear before betting, or it will be too late. Things that are a sure thing won't be available to you or me.

It's not that I want to push you out, it's just that the situation is urgent. If something happens to me, who will protect you?

As long as I remain as deputy director, you have a chance to make a comeback.

Li Zhi had no choice; whether he stuck his neck out or not, he would still be stabbed, since Fu Biao had a hold on him.

If we don't save him, he'll be in jail immediately; if we do, he'll have a chance to live.

"Director Song, I'll remember what you said. I'll take the blame. As you said, let Fu Biao go."

"It's not that I want to let Fu Biao go, it's that he has something on you, but not on me. I'm doing this for your own good."

Li Zhi sneered inwardly, "You old fox, what kind of word games are you playing? Fu Biao has something on me, and I have something on you. If I go to jail, I'll flip the table and we'll all be finished."

"It was I who wanted to save Fu Biao; it had nothing to do with Director Song."

Song Youming nodded in satisfaction.

On the other side, Chen Shi and Qin Jiang were eating roast suckling pig in a private room at Zhou Xing's farmhouse restaurant.

It's fatty but not greasy, and very refreshing.

After finishing his meal, Qin Jiang put down his chopsticks.

"Team Leader Chen, I've been wanting to treat you to a drink for a while now. Thank you for your help. Director Liu helped me transfer to Heyuan Town, which is close to the county seat. Now I only drive in the morning and evening, and it only takes me about ten minutes to get there from the county seat, which is very convenient."

"Commander Qin, with our relationship, it's too formal to say such things. We're close to the county town now, so there will be plenty of opportunities to drink together later."

Qin Jiang smiled obsequiously and said, "Captain Chen, I heard that your Public Security Management Brigade conducted a surprise inspection and arrested a group of people. I have a cousin who happened to be at the Great World Dance Hall. He was arrested by you and taken to the Public Security Management Brigade. If the situation is minor, fine him heavily to teach him a lesson and help him get released."

My aunt only has one son, and she came to me for help. I had no other choice but to ask you for assistance.

What's your cousin's name?

He Wenxu

"I'll check it out tomorrow morning. If the circumstances aren't serious, I'll arrange for him to be released. We have to give young people a chance."

"Yes, thank you for your help, Captain Chen."

"You've helped me a lot, so there's no need to be so polite between us. You can just make a phone call."

Qin Jiang smiled broadly: "Team Leader Chen, before I was transferred here, I arranged a team leader position for your brother. He doesn't need to go out to check the lines often; he can sit in the office."

Chen Shi raised his glass: "Thank you, Director Qin."

"Of course, your brother is my brother too."

The two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

This is an exchange of power; you will use me, and I will use you. Only this kind of relationship can last.