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

"Is there anything else? If not, hurry up and find a way to catch Fu Biao. Don't disturb my work."

Chen Shi chuckled: "Director Zhang, there's something I need to report to you. The Criminal Investigation Brigade's captain is Lei Heng's man, and the two deputy captains are Song Youming's men. We don't have any of them. That won't do."

"Just say what you want to say directly, don't beat around the bush."

"Comrade Zhang Hu of Fushan Town Police Station is my absolute supporter. Transferring him to the Criminal Investigation Brigade to be our eyes and ears will prevent us from being completely clueless and knowing nothing in the Criminal Investigation Brigade."

"Is that the same officer who helped you arrest fugitive Zhang Dong last time?"

"Yes, that's him."

Without a second thought, Zhang Xiangdong said, "Okay, I'll issue a transfer order tomorrow to transfer Zhang Hu to the Criminal Investigation Brigade."

Chen Shi beamed: "Thank you, Director Zhang. Is it really that simple? Let's have a meeting to discuss it."

"Is it really worth holding a meeting to discuss transferring just one police officer? It's not like we're transferring him to be the head of the criminal investigation team."

Chen Shi nodded. It's good to have power; a single word can change someone's fate.

"It's nothing, hurry up and leave, don't disturb my work."

Chen Shi took the tea leaves and left with a smile on his face.

Back in the office, I first brewed a pot of tea, drank a cup, and found it sweet and delicious—a fine tea.

Around 4 p.m., Zhang Hu appeared in the office and saluted Chen Shi.

"Captain Chen, without your guidance, I feel like I've lost my soul..."

Chen Shi interrupted Zhang Hu: "Alright, stop being so mushy. Who taught you to say this?"

"Sit down," Chen Shi gestured to the sofa. "I got a packet of good tea from Director Zhang. I'll brew you a cup and you can have a taste."

"Thank you, Captain Chen."

Chen Shi brewed tea and poured a cup for Zhang Hu. Zhang Hu took a sip and nodded repeatedly, "Good tea."

"It's you who should come; I wouldn't give drinks to just anyone."

Chen Shi looked at Zhang Hu: "Aren't you getting impatient?"

Zhang Hu quickly replied, "No, I serve the people no matter where I am. I just really wanted to work by your side. It's been so long since we last met, so I wanted to come and see you."

"Alright, stop with the empty talk in front of me. The arrangements for joining the Criminal Investigation Division have been made; the transfer order will be issued tomorrow."

Zhang Hu stood up excitedly, saluted Chen Shi, and said with great emotion, "Captain Chen, you are my second parents. From now on, I will be your soldier. I will go wherever you point without hesitation."

"Alright, sit down. Look how excited you are. I'll introduce you to some colleagues later. They're all family. If you don't understand something, just learn from them."

"Yes," Zhang Hu sat down, his face beaming with excitement. His long-cherished wish had finally come true.

He seemed to be thinking of something but hesitated to speak. Seeing this, Chen Shi asked, "Just say what you want to say, don't hesitate."

Zhang Hu said with a big smile, "Captain Chen, there's another matter I'd like to ask for your help with."

"What else is there? You're not satisfied with just being in the criminal investigation team? You want to be the captain?" Chen Shi joked.

Zhang Hu chuckled: "I wouldn't dare. I'm already very content to be in the criminal investigation team; that's all other things."

Mengmeng and I have a very good relationship, and we don't want to be separated. Captain Chen, could you help Mengmeng transfer to work in the county town?

For Chen Shi, being transferred to a different job was a trivial matter; he never thought it was a big deal.

"It's no problem to transfer Xu Mengmeng to the county town, but there's one condition: she has to persuade Yan Hong to be transferred up as well."

You two are so sweet together, you can't leave me feeling lonely and empty all alone.

Zhang Hu didn't expect Chen Shi to agree so readily. Following such a leader, he wouldn't even flinch if it meant going through fire and water.

With a big smile, she said, "Okay, I'll have Mengmeng talk to her when we get back. They're best friends, and she'll definitely listen to Mengmeng."

Unable to contain his joy, Zhang Hu immediately sent a message to Xu Mengmeng, telling her that both of their jobs had been secured.

I want to emphasize one point: I want her to invite Wang Yanhong to dinner that night and persuade her to come along and be transferred to the county town.

Xu Mengmeng received Zhang Hu's message and couldn't hide her joy. Who would want to stay in a remote town if they could go to the county seat? Unless they were out of their mind.

He quickly stood up and went to find Wang Yanhong.

Wang Yanhong had just returned from class when Xu Mengmeng pulled her aside and said, "Yanhong, let's go out for dinner tonight. I have some good news for you."

Seeing Xu Mengmeng's happy expression, Wang Yanhong joked, "Are you going to marry Zhang Hu?"

"Let's postpone the wedding for now. There are things even happier than the wedding that we can't talk about here. We can chat about them tonight."

"Okay, let's chat again tonight."

The two went off to do their respective work.

In Chen Shi's office, Zhang Hu chatted with Chen Shi for a while. Chen Shi checked the time and realized it was time to leave work. He called Liu Feng and asked him to book a private room and invite Wang Tao, Wang Haiyang, and Li Li to introduce a new colleague to them.

After get off work, Chen Shi and Zhang Hu rode in Liu Feng's car, while Wang Haiyang and Li Li rode in Wang Tao's car, heading to Qingcheng Hotel.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Liu Feng stopped the car and tried to open the door for Chen Shi, but Zhang Hu opened the door first, and Chen Shi got out.

Liu Feng was surprised. This kid was even faster than him. His relationship with Chen Shi was unusual. It was clear that he was an absolute confidant. He had risked his life to capture the fugitive Zhang Dong. This relationship was something Liu Feng could not compare to.

Liu Feng was very polite to Zhang Hu; Zhang Hu was the main character at tonight's dinner.

Wang Tao and the others also arrived and entered the private room together. Chen Shi sat in the main seat, Zhang Hu sat to Chen Shi's left, and Liu Feng sat to his right.

Seating arrangements reveal a lot; whoever sits next to the leader is definitely the leader's confidant.

Zhang Hu poured tea for Chen Shi before Liu Feng could, making Liu Feng feel like he had fallen out of favor.

He quickly picked up the wine bottle and poured wine for Chen Shi.

After chatting for a while, the food was served. Liu Feng had ordered the dishes in advance, so they were served as soon as the people arrived.

Chen Shi picked up his wine glass, and everyone looked at him.

"I'm inviting everyone to dinner tonight mainly to introduce you to a new colleague."

Chen Shi looked at Zhang Hu: "I'm sure you all know him. He's the police officer who helped me arrest the fugitive Zhang Dong last time, Zhang Hu."

In Fushan Town, he worked diligently and conscientiously, wholeheartedly serving the people and demonstrating outstanding performance. The bureau decided to transfer him to the Criminal Investigation Brigade.

Chen Shi's eyes fell on Wang Haiyang: "Haiyang, in the Criminal Investigation Brigade, you two will be close partners and should take care of each other."

Wang Haiyang quickly replied, "Yes, Captain Chen. I've been in the Criminal Investigation Brigade for almost three years. If Brother Zhang Hu has any questions, feel free to ask me."

Zhang Hu replied, "Thank you. I don't know much about the Criminal Investigation Brigade. I'll learn a lot from you after I come up here."

"Alright, let's have a drink. You're free to do as you please and introduce yourselves to each other." Chen Shi raised his glass, and the others respectfully clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Wang Haiyang and the other three came over to toast Zhang Hu and introduce themselves. Everyone could see that Zhang Hu's relationship with Chen Shi was more advanced than theirs.

Several people offered Chen Shi a toast, but Chen Shi only took a small sip, while they all drank it all in one gulp.

The main purpose of tonight's dinner is to let Zhang Hu know who his own people are within the Public Security Bureau.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the dinner party was over. Chen Shi told Wang Tao and Liu Feng not to drive after drinking, and to have their families come and drive them away, while they would take a taxi home.

Liu Feng called a taxi to take Chen Shi back, but was refused. He told them to go home and get some rest.

Zhang Hu and Chen Shi returned to the Public Security Bureau together. They booked a room next door, which they considered a business trip, and they could get reimbursed for the expenses when they returned.