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

Chen Shi has recently become obsessed with Wang Yanhong's body. He always feels something is missing if he doesn't hold her while sleeping at night. He feels empty and tosses and turns in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Chen Shi checked his phone; it was 12:30 AM. He then sent a message to Wang Yanhong.

Are you asleep?

The message was replied to quickly.

I can't sleep because I miss you.

Hey you, come here! I'm waiting for you.

Who could resist such provocation? Chen Shi got up, put on his clothes, and rushed to Wang Yanhong's rented room.

She knocked on the door, the door opened, and Wang Yanhong jumped on Chen Shi.

Chen Shi looked at Wang Yanhong with a doting expression, went into the room, and locked the door from the inside.

After a deep conversation, the two lay on the bed, with Wang Yanhong nestled in Chen Shi's arms.

"Chen Shi, why don't you move in with me? I'll cook you delicious food every day."

It's normal for a single man and woman to date, and it's also normal for them to live together.

"Okay, but I have to go back to stay there occasionally. If the police station finds out I don't live there, they'll take the dormitory away."

Chen Shi gently stroked Wang Yanhong's hair. He was thinking ahead. They were just having fun. If they separated, the police station would take away their dormitory, and he would have to rent a place to live outside. He couldn't afford to waste money like that.

Wang Yanhong was overjoyed: "I'll listen to you. Come back to my hometown with me this weekend. My parents keep urging me to find a boyfriend. If you go and meet them, they won't urge me anymore."

Chen Shi was going to the county town over the weekend to meet up with Wang Tao and the other three for a meal to maintain their relationship. He also wanted to see Xu Ping'an to test the waters and see if he could be transferred to the county public security bureau.

"I've arranged to have dinner with some friends in the county town this weekend. If your parents ask, just tell them you have a boyfriend and don't worry about it."

"They didn't believe me; they thought I was lying to them."

"I'll go back with you when I have time."

Wang Yanhong beamed with joy and hugged Chen Shi tightly.

The next morning, Chen Shi went to the police station and returned to his dormitory. Zhang Hu had just gotten up when he saw Chen Shi and said with a wicked grin, "You've got some skills, kid. You've only been back for a few months and you've already hooked up with a teacher. You're partying every night. I'm so envious!"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, you should find a girlfriend and start dating."

"I don't know anyone here, who am I supposed to talk to?"

Chen Shi thought of Wang Yanhong's best friend, Xu Mengmeng, who was of average appearance, and decided to do Zhang Hu a favor by introducing her to him.

"Treat me to dinner tonight, and I'll introduce you to someone."

Zhang Hu, a single guy who had never been in a relationship, became interested: "Don't lie to me."

When have I ever lied to you?

"No problem, you decide what you want to eat tonight."

At noon, Chen Shi went back to Wang Yanhong's rented room for lunch.

Wang Yanhong is not only beautiful, but also a great cook. If she didn't become a teacher, she could open a restaurant and still not starve.

Chen Shi ate three bowls of rice. He was busy all day and night, so he needed to eat more to replenish his energy.

If ancient emperors hadn't died young, the constant torment every night would have been unbearable, even for the strongest bodies.

Chen Shi put down his chopsticks and said, "Yan Hong, don't cook tonight. Someone's treating us to dinner."

"Who is it?" Wang Yanhong asked.

"You've met my colleague, Zhang Hu, a police officer at the local police station."

Wang Yanhong thought for a moment. There was only one small park in Fushan Town. She and Chen Shi went for a stroll after dinner and met a policeman. Chen Shi introduced him as Zhang Hu.

"He wouldn't invite us to dinner for no reason, would he?"

"Zhang Hu is single and has never been in a relationship. Your best friend, Xu Mengmeng, has also never been in a relationship. Zhang Hu asked me to introduce him to someone. I think Xu Mengmeng is a good match. What do you think?"

Wang Yanhong thought for a moment: "I can let them know. My best friend is very serious about this. Tell Zhang Hu not to rush things, to take it slow, and to put in some effort."

"Call your best friend tonight and go to Chunlai Restaurant to introduce them."

Wang Yanhong nodded: "Okay."

After finishing their meal, the two cleaned up the dishes together, looking just like a young married couple.

Back at the police station, Chen Shi told Zhang Hu about it, and that evening he introduced them.

Zhang Hu was excited all afternoon, and ran out early to find Tony to get his hair done.

After get off work, the two went to Chunlai Restaurant to wait for Wang Yanhong and Xu Mengmeng.

After waiting for more than half an hour, Wang Yanhong brought Xu Mengmeng to the restaurant.

Wang Yanhong came over and took Chen Shi's hand: "The school leaders gave me some urgent business to attend to, so I'm late. I hope you didn't have to wait too long."

"We've just arrived a little while ago. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Zhang Hu and Xu Mengmeng sized each other up. Chen Shi could tell that there was something going on, at least there were no signs of dislike in their eyes.

Zhang Hu smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, let me introduce you."

Chen Shi understood immediately; she had taken a liking to Xu Mengmeng.

"This is my girlfriend, Wang Yanhong, whom I've met before. This is Xu Mengmeng, a teacher at the central school."

Xu Mengmeng, this is my colleague Zhang Hu, a police officer at the local police station. Let's get to know each other.

Zhang Hu quickly said, "Mengmeng, that's a really nice name, just like how beautiful she is."

Chen Shi thought to himself, "Dude, if you don't know how to compliment someone, don't force it. With your impatient manner, you're destined to be henpecked."

Xu Mengmeng lowered her head shyly. It seems that Xu Mengmeng has never been in a relationship. This is something that cannot be faked, nor is there any need to fake it.

The four of them entered the private room, and Zhang Hu handed the menu to Xu Mengmeng: "Mengmeng, what do you like to eat? Take a look at the menu."

Xu Mengmeng said softly, "Whatever."

Chen Shi grabbed the menu: "Brother Zhang is treating us to dinner, so we have to order some hearty dishes."

Zhang Hu smiled and said, "It's on me tonight, order whatever you like."

Chen Shi ordered a few, and Wang Yanhong ordered a few.

Zhang Hu held them in his hand and symbolically pointed to two, while Xu Mengmeng didn't point to any.

Zhang Hu asked, "What kind of alcohol do you want, baijiu or beer?"

Xu Mengmeng quickly said, "I don't drink."

Wang Yanhong chimed in, "I don't drink either."

Chen Shi looked at Zhang Hu: "Let's have a drink."

Zhang Hu went to pour infused liquor because he really wanted to find a girlfriend, but unfortunately, no one could introduce him to anyone. The women at the police station were either married or temporary workers, and he wanted to find a permanent one.

Falling in love might help pass the time and alleviate the boredom of daily life.

Zhang Hu sat down next to Xu Mengmeng, their chairs crammed together. Was it really necessary to be so crowded in such a large private room? It was as if they wanted everyone to know they were on a blind date today.

Xu Mengmeng kept moving the chair, and Zhang Hu moved the chair very close to Xu Mengmeng. Every time Xu Mengmeng moved, Zhang Hu moved too.

Wang Yanhong couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Chen Shi deliberately asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Wang Yanhong joked, "What a perfect couple, the wife sings and the husband follows suit."

Xu Mengmeng's cheeks flushed red. She glared at Wang Yanhong and looked at Zhang Hu: "If you keep doing this, I'm leaving."

Chen Shi quickly tried to smooth things over: "Brother Zhang, why are you pushing Xu Mengmeng? It's so spacious here, move over a bit."

Zhang Hu gave an awkward smile, realizing he had been too impatient, and moved the chair around a bit.

Zhang Hu drank two cups of infused liquor, wanting to ask Xu Mengmeng for her phone number, but he swallowed the words back.

You can choose not to ask, and later have Chen Shi ask Wang Yanhong for it. But Zhang Hu wants to ask for it himself. He doesn't even dare to ask for a phone call. How can he pursue her?

Emboldened by alcohol, Zhang Hutong, his face flushed, said, "Mengmeng, give me your phone number."

The room fell silent. If Xu Mengmeng called him, it meant she was interested in him, and he could start pursuing her.

If he refuses, it means Xu Mengmeng doesn't like Zhang Hu, so there's no need to waste time; she can move on to the next one.

Xu Mengmeng ate only a small bowl of rice; she ate very little of the dishes on the table. She was so refined.

When Zhang Hu asked for her phone number, she took out a notebook and pen from her bag, wrote down her phone number, tore it off, and handed it to Zhang Hu.

Zhang Hu happily accepted the phone, took out his phone, and called Xu Mengmeng.

Xu Mengmeng's phone rang in her bag, and Zhang Hu said with a smile, "This is my phone number."

Xu Mengmeng nodded.

Chen Shi gave a casual introduction, and it seemed that the two were somewhat interested in each other, so maybe they could really get together.

A girl like Xu Mengmeng is not someone you can mess with. If anyone touches her and doesn't give an explanation, she'll fight you to the death.

Chen Shi didn't know if Zhang Hu was just playing around or genuinely looking to get married, so he just had to wish him well.