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

Several men shouted, "Let's do it!"

Chen Shi drank it all in one gulp, and the others also finished their drinks. When the glasses were turned upside down, not a drop was left.

As soon as Chen Shi put down his wine glass, Zhang Hu quickly grabbed the bottle and filled it for him.

Chen Shi raised his glass: "This second glass is to tell you some good news. This adventure was worth it. May everyone here take another step forward."

Chen Shi left it at that, without saying anything explicitly. You see, the most enjoyable part is the waiting; Friday is often more anticipated than Sunday.

"Let's do it together!" Chen Shi shouted.

"Cheers!" Everyone clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Chen Shi had just put down his wine glass when Zhang Hu filled it to the brim.

Chen Shi raised his glass again: "Third glass. Tonight there are no leaders, only brothers. Everyone here is my brother. Drink this glass, then everyone is free to do as they please. Cheers!"

Everyone drank it all in one gulp.

Next, it was free time. Zhang Hu wanted to toast Chen Shi, but Chen Shi waved his hand and said, "No rush, let's eat first. Drinking on an empty stomach is bad for your stomach."

Seeing this, everyone wanted to toast Chen Shi, but they all gave up the idea and started eating.

Chen Shi had almost finished eating and put down his chopsticks. Zhang Hu then offered Chen Shi a toast. Chen Shi picked up his glass and clinked glasses with Zhang Hu. Zhang Hu drank it all in one gulp, while Chen Shi took a small sip.

There were too many people, and everyone was offering a toast, so Chen Shi had to drink a cup every time. He simply couldn't stand it.

Everyone toasted Chen Shi, and after going around the room, Chen Shi only drank two cups of wine.

No one truly dares to treat Chen Shi as a brother. A leader can say that, but you can't just go along with it. If you actually treat a leader as a brother, then you're being immature.

The others toasted each other, and after a while, they chatted and the meal ended.

Everyone's faces were beaming with smiles. Following a leader like Chen Shi meant they would have plenty to eat; how could they not be happy?

Subordinates are not afraid of taking risks or working hard; what they fear is that their leaders never mention their efforts.

We all drank a lot tonight. As we walked out of the restaurant, Xu Pingan said, "Don't drink and drive. Let's have a family member drive the car back, or we'll take a taxi home."

In this small team, besides Chen Shi, Xu Ping'an's words carried the most weight, and everyone agreed.

Zhang Hu ran to hail a taxi and called three taxis over.

Chen Shi and Xu Ping'an walked over, and Zhang Hu quickly opened the car door.

Chen Shi looked at the group and said, "Go back and get some rest. That's all for tonight."

The group said, "Team Leader Chen, Section Chief Xu, please take care."

The two got into the car, and the others left.

Back at his apartment, Xu Pingan said softly, "Captain Chen, come to my place for a bit."

"I'm not sitting here anymore. I'm going back to take a shower and get a good night's sleep. I haven't had much rest in the past month."

Xu Pingan pulled Chen Shi's arm: "Come sit at my house, I have something to discuss."

Chen Shi sat down at Xu Ping'an's house, and Xu Ping'an poured him a cup of tea.

"This tea can help with hangovers. I got it from my uncle; you can't necessarily buy it even if you have money."

Chen Shi took a sip; it was indeed good tea.

"Give me a packet, I'll take it home and drink it."

"I only have half a pack."

"Stop talking nonsense, give me half a pack."

"I get the feeling that you're like a robber."

Chen Shi grinned: "I can even steal things from Director Zhang's place, so what do you have to complain about?"

Xu Pingan went to get the tea leaves and placed them next to Chen Shi.

"Captain Chen, I'd really like to know what position you're assigning me."

"You're so smart, how could you not guess?"

"Remove the word 'deputy' from my name?"

"Why aren't you satisfied yet, kid? Do you want to fill the vacancy left by Song Youming?"

"I wouldn't even dare to think about that."

"These are the only positions in the bureau, and we've basically taken them all. Lei Heng is all alone now, otherwise it wouldn't be our turn."

Xu Ping'an was still satisfied. His career had taken another step forward, all thanks to his uncle. He wanted to prove that he could make progress on his own without relying on Ren Keren.

The head of the political work section is the top leader. The next step is to reach the deputy section chief level, officially entering the leadership ranks.

Chen Shi looked at Xu Ping'an: "Ping'an, this is what you wanted to say."

"Or what?"

Privately, Xu Pingan treats Chen Shi as an old classmate, which makes him feel closer to him, and he knows how to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Chen Shi chuckled: "Looks like you're also a power-hungry person."

"Who within the system isn't obsessed with officialdom?"

That's true; who doesn't want to improve?

Chen Shi picked up the tea leaves: "I'm leaving now, I'm going back to get a good night's sleep."

Xu Pingan escorted Chen Shi to the door before returning, feeling very happy. He had won this gamble, and what lay ahead would be an even more exciting challenge.

Next time, if I win the gamble again, I'll be promoted to deputy section chief, at least three years ahead of schedule.

Men should choose to take risks; only cowards choose to play it safe.

When Chen Shi got home, he first took a hot bath, feeling very comfortable. It had been a long time since he had been with a woman.

It's been almost two months since I broke up with Wang Yanhong, and I still miss her scent. I wonder how she's doing and if she's found a boyfriend.

I was too busy and under too much pressure before, so I didn't think about this. Now that I have some free time, I suddenly started thinking about women.

At the prime of life, how can one suppress a beating heart?

Just then, his phone rang. Who would be calling so late? Chen Shi walked out of the bathroom naked.

I left my phone charging outside, picked it up and saw it was Jiang Yiqiu calling. It had been so long since I'd heard from her, I'd thought she'd given up on me.

"Hey, Jiang Yiqiu, what's up calling so late?"

"I just got back from the Maldives today. I heard that you brought down Chengshi Entertainment Group overnight. That's amazing."

"Is there anything else? If not, I'm hanging up now, I'm taking a bath."

"Don't hang it up. I brought back a gift for you from the Maldives. Come over here, I promise you'll like it."

"Now?"

"Yes, right now, I really want to see you."

Isn't this blatant provocation? What leading cadre can withstand such provocation?

Chen Shi had a burning anger inside him, and he was just looking for an outlet for it.

Jiang Yiqiu, based on his understanding of women, is someone who can play around, but he is very goal-oriented and vain, unlike Wang Yanhong who is so simple, and unlike Qin Min who is so carefree.

Seeing that Chen Shi didn't speak, Jiang Yiqiu's coquettish voice came from behind: "Are you coming or not? I'm waiting for you."

"Okay, I'm coming over now."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yiqiu was overjoyed. Chen Shi had taken the bait. If he didn't win him over tonight, when would he ever get another chance?

With Chen Shi by my side, it wouldn't be a dream to become a vice principal and embark on a political career in just a few years.

In ancient times, even the most learned and talented scholars ultimately had to sell themselves to the imperial court in order to realize their ambitions.

Jiang Yiqiu stood beside the mirror, touching up her makeup. She wanted to appear before Chen Shi in her most beautiful state, to fall into his arms, and embark on the bright path of officialdom.

Giving her virginity to a man like Chen Shi was truly a bargain.

After so many years of perseverance, she finally met her Prince Charming. Her hands, which were applying makeup, trembled slightly.

How could I not be overjoyed, how could I not be nervous?