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

Chen Shi checked the time; it was time to get off work. He didn't have any social engagements tonight, and someone was cooking. Wouldn't it be foolish not to eat?

Go back to the apartment, change your clothes, and then go to Jiang Yiqiu's apartment.

Upon arriving at the door, Chen Shi knocked, and Jiang Yiqiu opened it. Chen Shi then smelled a fragrant aroma.

Jiang Yiqiu pulled Chen Shi inside, closed the door, and nestled in Chen Shi's arms: "Why did you only come now?"

"Just got off work," Chen Shi smelled the fragrance on Jiang Yiqiu's body and gently stroked her hair.

"What dish did you make? It smells so good."

"Try my cooking," Jiang Yiqiu said with a smile, pulling Chen Shi to sit down, taking chopsticks, and putting food in his bowl.

Chen Shi picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and found it delicious. He nodded repeatedly, "It's very tasty, and your cooking is excellent."

"Is this the best dish you've ever eaten?" Jiang Yiqiu asked Chen Shi with anticipation for his answer.

Chen Shi thought of Wang Yanhong, whose cooking skills were slightly better than his.

Seeing that Chen Shi did not answer, she said gently, "I want you to say that this is the best dish you have ever eaten."

You have to praise whoever's cooking you eat. Wang Yanhong is a thing of the past, and I shouldn't think about her cooking anymore.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "This dish is the best you've ever made."

Jiang Yiqiu kissed Chen Shi on the cheek and sat down happily.

He took out a glass of red wine and poured one for Chen Shi: "Let's have a drink."

"I didn't eat much at noon, so I'll eat first and then drink."

Jiang Yiqiu felt very satisfied watching Chen Shi eat so heartily. Nothing could make him happier than cooking for his beloved.

Chen Shi ate three bowls of rice, put down his chopsticks, took a sip of soup, and noticed that Jiang Yiqiu was looking at him. He didn't touch the rice in his bowl.

Why aren't you eating?

"Just looking at you is enough to satisfy me."

Jiang Yiqiu looked at Chen Shi with eyes full of admiration. She felt that it was all worth waiting 25 years to find such an excellent boyfriend.

From the time she can remember, her principle in life has been to prioritize quality over quantity. If she can't find a boyfriend who satisfies her, she would rather grow old alone.

She has always been proud and ambitious since childhood, and she has not disappointed herself. She has finally found a man who satisfies her in both appearance and inner qualities.

Jiang Yiqiu raised his wine glass: "Now that we've eaten, let's drink a toast together."

"Don't spill it on my clothes, they're from last night and haven't been washed yet."

"I accidentally washed it last night, but I won't do it again today. Bring the clothes over tomorrow and I'll wash them for you."

The two stood up, raised their glasses, and were about to drink the nuptial wine when there was a knock on the door.

Jiang Yiqiu's eyes flashed with displeasure. Who was this person, disturbing his enjoyment at such a crucial moment?

You must drink the nuptial wine; no one else can change that.

Chen Shi put down his wine glass: "Who's looking for you?"

"Who cares whose it is, let's drink the nuptial wine first."

"No rush, go open the door. Perhaps they have something important to tell you?"

Jiang Yiqiu put down his wine glass in dissatisfaction and went to open the door, where he saw Jiang Yishan standing.

"Sis, what are you doing? I've been knocking on the door for ages and no one's answering."

Jiang Yiqiu glared at him, thinking that he had come at a really bad time.

Jiang Yishan, oblivious to Jiang Yiqiu's displeasure, walked in and, upon seeing Chen Shi, immediately called out, "Captain Chen, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Yiqiu slapped Jiang Yishan on the back of the head: "Why are you calling me Captain Chen? Call me brother-in-law."

Jiang Yishan was completely bewildered: "You guys..."

Jiang Yiqiu interrupted Jiang Yishan: "What are you doing here? If you have something to say, say it. If not, leave now and don't disturb my meal with your brother-in-law."

Jiang Yishan looked at his sister in disbelief. Now that she has a boyfriend, she doesn't want him, her younger brother, anymore. She used to treat him so well, often coming to his sister's house for meals, but tonight she didn't even invite him to dinner.

She said with a wronged expression, "I haven't eaten yet."

"Let's eat in the cafeteria."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Yishan, there's still some food left. Come and eat."

Just as Jiang Yishan was about to go over to eat, Jiang Yiqiu grabbed him, saying, "What are you going to eat? I didn't cook for you tonight. Go to the cafeteria."

She glared at Jiang Yishan, saying, "Don't you have any sense? Your sister finally found such an excellent boyfriend. Now is the time for us to cultivate our relationship. Don't interfere. Hurry up and leave."

Jiang Yishan felt wronged, thinking that his sister no longer cared about him. He whispered, "There's no food left in the cafeteria at this hour."

"No food? Let's go to the convenience store and get some instant noodles."

How could you say something like that? Are you even my own sister? I'll call Mom and Dad later and see if I tell on you.

Hey bro, be a little more sensible and don't interfere with your sister's dating life.

The siblings exchanged glances, but they were completely on the same wavelength, talking past each other like chickens and ducks.

Jiang Yishan glanced at the food on the table. Although it was leftovers, it was still better than instant noodles, and he couldn't help but swallow.

Chen Shi came over and pulled Jiang Yishan aside: "Yiqiu, there's still enough food. Let Yishan eat. I'm full. How about you?"

Jiang Yiqiu was furious. Who did his stupid younger brother inherit from? His parents were so shrewd, how could they have given birth to such a dumb son?

If she didn't look like her father, she would have seriously wondered if she had been switched at birth. She had been smart and sensible since she was a child. In elementary school, she was always number one. In junior high school, she met her nemesis, Chen Shi, and became the perennial runner-up. In high school, she was number one in her class and consistently ranked in the top ten in the whole school.

But this silly younger brother, through connections, got into the experimental class, but he couldn't keep up at all. He only got 9 points on his physics test, which made him furious.

I teach math myself, and I've tutored him a lot in private, but he's never scored above 60. I'm starting to doubt my own teaching skills, wondering if I've done something wrong.

Seeing Jiang Yishan wolfing down his food from a large bowl, she became even angrier. "If his IQ is lacking, shouldn't his EQ catch up?"

His emotional intelligence is terrible; he has absolutely no tact. I told him he was dating Chen Shi, and he still insisted on eating here. He's hopeless.

Who is Chen Shi? He's one in a million. If I miss out on Chen Shi, I'll never find such an outstanding boyfriend again in my life.

Having met outstanding men, his standards naturally rose. Compared to Chen Shi, the excellent young male teachers in the school were like heaven and earth, incomparable.

Jiang Yiqiu was well aware that his relationship with Chen Shi was fragile and needed to be nurtured slowly. Chen Shi was usually very busy and had to socialize, so he wouldn't give him many opportunities like this.

This silly younger brother of mine has no brains at all. Even though I gave him a hint, he still wanted to eat. He's such a glutton.

Jiang Yishan finished two large bowls of rice, and devoured the remaining dishes in a flash. There wouldn't be any snacks left to go with the drinks later.

Chen Shi suppressed the urge to scold her younger brother. She knew that Chen Shi liked gentle, obedient girls, and she had to act gentle and obedient in front of him to leave a good impression.

After finishing his meal, Jiang Yishan smacked his lips, drank all the soup dumplings, and even let out a satisfied burp.

Jiang Yiqiu said irritably, "I'm full, let's go."

Jiang Yishan said softly, "I want to take a shower before going back to evening self-study."

That's so inconsiderate: "There's no hot water tonight, I'll come back to shower tomorrow night."

"How can there be no hot water on such a hot day?"

Jiang Yiqiu grabbed Jiang Yishan and dragged him out, whispering in his ear, "Don't come here unless I call you."

Jiang Yishan looked aggrieved, his sister no longer cared for him: "I called Mom and Dad and told them you have a boyfriend, so they won't let me come here to eat."

"Call whoever you want, get lost."

No one can interfere with my dating life, not even my parents.