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

The Education Bureau set up an investigation team to investigate Chunyang County No. 1 Middle School. On the first day of the investigation, Yang Xiong invited Wang Zhikai, the deputy director of the Education Bureau and head of the investigation team, to dinner.

In the private room of the courtyard, Yang Xiong attentively poured wine for Wang Zhi.

"Director Wang, it's fortunate that you led the investigation this time. If it were any other leader, I really wouldn't know what to do."

Wang Zhikai's expression was grave: "This is a difficult matter; the impact is too great."

Yang Xiong raised his glass: "Director Wang, I'd like to toast you. Whether I can keep my position as principal depends entirely on you."

Wang Zhikai picked up his wine glass, and Yang Xiong respectfully clinked glasses with it before drinking it all in one gulp. Wang Zhikai then took a small sip.

He put down his wine glass and said slowly, "This matter has blown up too much. We have to find some leaders to take the blame, otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself to my superiors."

Yang Xiong said with a forced smile, "Of course. The one who bears the most responsibility for this is the Dean of Studies, Tian Guangliang. He should be dismissed and demoted to a regular teacher."

Wang Zhikai shook his head: "Old Yang, Tian Guangliang isn't influential enough to quell the public's anger. At least we need to send out a vice principal."

As long as I can keep my position as principal, I'm willing to punish all the other school leaders.

"How's Vice Principal Liu Qingshan, who's in charge of teaching, doing?"

Who is behind Liu Qingshan?

"He became the vice principal because of the retired deputy director Gu Yuan. Deputy director Gu Yuan had been retired for several years and basically didn't care about anything."

A retired deputy director with little influence, Wang Zhikai nodded: "That's him, let him take the blame."

Yang Xiong raised his glass: "Director Wang, this is a toast to you."

The two clinked glasses, and Yang Xiong drank it all in one gulp, while Wang Zhikai only took a small sip.

The two chatted for a while, barely eating anything, and then parted ways.

Yang Xiong saw Wang Zhikai off, and his heart, which had been pounding, finally settled down, though cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

We need to prepare a generous gift for Wang Zhikai, but we can't give it now, as many eyes are watching. We'll arrange it after this matter is over.

The investigation team stayed at the school for half a month, conducting a comprehensive investigation. The investigation results were reported to the Education Bureau, which held a meeting to discuss and make a decision.

The decisions included dismissing Vice Principal Liu Qingshan, who was in charge of teaching, dismissing Director of Academic Affairs Tian Guangliang, and expelling the homeroom teacher of the Grade 11 experimental class.

The Education Bureau's announcement has drawn strong dissatisfaction from netizens, who believe the principal is the one most deserving of dismissal.

Public opinion is like a passing breeze; before long, everyone will forget about it and things will go back to normal.

No one cares about the netizens' anger.

Tian Guangliang fawned over Yang Xiong, but unexpectedly, he was dismissed. He stormed into the principal's office, saw Yang Xiong, and forced a smile onto his dark face.

"Principal, what's going on? Why were I dismissed? I'm the dean of students' studies, not their babysitter. How can I be expected to watch over them all the time?"

"He even hit me with the bribe; there's nothing I can do about it."

Yang Xiong's face darkened: "Are you questioning me?"

Tian Guangliang quickly said, "I wouldn't dare. I'm just furious. Why was my dean of students dismissed?"

"This matter has become such a big fuss, so what if your dean of students is dismissed? Liu Qingshan spent most of his life working his way up to become vice principal, and he was dismissed anyway. Who can he complain to now?"

Anyone who encounters this is unlucky; you can only blame your bad luck. At least you've kept your teaching certificate and can still teach at the No. 1 High School. Once things calm down, you'll still have a chance for promotion.

Tian Guangliang knew that with this stain on his record, it was virtually impossible for him to be promoted. He had no choice but to bow his head under the eaves, and if he fell out with Yang Xiong, he might not even be able to remain a teacher.

He was very dissatisfied. He had been Yang Xiong's lackey, but unexpectedly, he was pushed out to take the blame.

He dared not show it on his face, and said with a forced smile, "The principal is right. As long as you are still the principal of No. 1 Middle School, I still have a chance."

Yang Xiong looked at Tian Guangliang: "Guangliang, this is not my decision, it's the Education Bureau's decision. There's nothing I can do. You've just gotten yourself into trouble this time, and I can't plead for you. Go back to teaching and produce good results. As long as I'm at No. 1 Middle School, I won't let you down."

"Thank you, Principal. I will do my best and strive to achieve good results."

Yang Xiong waved his hand: "Go down, keep a low profile, and behave yourself."

"Understood." Tian Guangliang walked out of the office dejectedly. In the corridor, he encountered Jiang Yiqiu. His eyes were fixed on Jiang Yiqiu's full breasts. He drooled every time he saw her. He was afraid he would never have the chance to sleep with her.

Without any power in his hands, how could he sleep with her? He could only watch.

Jiang Yiqiu ignored Tian Guangliang and quickly went to the principal's office.

"Principal, you wanted to see me?"

"Xiao Jiang, please sit down."

Yang Xiong smiled broadly, pleased with Jiang Yiqiu's performance, and poured her a glass of water.

Jiang Yiqiu smiled and said, "Thank you, Principal."

Yang Xiong sat opposite Jiang Yiqiu: "Xiao Jiang, I'm planning to recommend you for the position of Dean of Students. We'll discuss it in a meeting. It shouldn't be a big problem. Be mentally prepared, and focus on teaching during this time."

"Thank you for your guidance, Principal. I will complete my teaching duties."

"There's one more thing. The Education Bureau needs to recommend a few qualified teachers to attend a seminar in Yizhou. This seminar is very important; it's organized by the Education Department. I'll recommend your name. The seminar will be held next month, and after it concludes, the Education Department will organize a seven-day trip to the Maldives. Pack your bags."

"Thank you, Principal."

"Regarding your brother's situation, the school will provide some compensation, but it won't be much. We hope you understand."

"Thank you, Principal. My brother's matter has nothing to do with the school. It was all caused by that little devil, Fu Li, who ruined the school's reputation."

"Yes, if I had known, I would never have kept such a morally corrupt student; he should have been expelled."

Jiang Yiqiu sneered inwardly, "Even if you had ten times the courage, you wouldn't dare to fire Fu Li."

With the matter settled, Yang Xiong felt relieved and said with a smile, "Go ahead and get back to work."

Jiang Yiqiu stood up and left. She had found out that Chen Shi had broken up with his girlfriend in Fushan Town. What good luck! Just when you're about to fall asleep, someone offers you a pillow.

She inquired around and found out that Chen Shi's ex-girlfriend was named Wang Yanhong, and they graduated from the same school. The name sounded familiar. After thinking about it for a few days, she asked her college classmates. Wang Yanhong was in the same year as her. When they first entered university, they shared a dormitory. After military training, she moved out because she thought the four-person dormitory was too expensive and moved to a twelve-person dormitory.

No wonder I can't remember it, even though I have a vague impression of it. Now that I see it, I might not recognize it.

Jiang Yiqiu had one more class to teach before he could go back to his apartment. He walked into the classroom but wasn't in the mood to teach, so he told the students to study on their own.

After class, I returned to my apartment and called Chen Shi. After waiting for about ten seconds, I heard Chen Shi's voice.

"Jiang Yiqiu, is something the matter?"

"I can't call you unless there's something wrong," she said gently.

"I'm busy. If you have something to say, say it. Otherwise, I'm hanging up."

Jiang Yiqiu cursed inwardly, thinking, "What a clueless straight man, he has no sense of romance at all."

"No, are you free tonight? Come have dinner at my place."

"I've been busy lately, let's do it another day."

"It's so late at night, what are you busy with? Just have dinner with me, okay? Try my cooking."

"I really have to go, I'm hanging up."

Before Jiang Yiqiu could say anything more, Chen Shi had already hung up. He tossed aside his phone, his face contorted with rage. "Chen Shi," he thought, "I refuse to believe I can't take you down."

She is very confident in her figure.