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

Chen Shi had been drinking, and Jiang Yiqiu drove, with the two following behind. Upon arriving at the mall, Li Nan took Wang Guihua shopping. Wang Guihua was wearing a coat that Li Nan had bought for her last time.

Chen Shi and Jiang Yiqiu accompanied the two of them to the mall for a while. Li Nan noticed that Wang Guihua's hat was old-fashioned, so she picked out a hat for Wang Guihua to wear in a high-end hat store.

After Wang Guihua put it on, she looked much younger. In the past, she was just a rural woman, but with the hat on, she looked like a noblewoman.

Wang Guihua liked it but didn't want Li Nan to spend money, so she said, "I'm not used to wearing this hat."

"Sister, this hat makes you look younger, it suits you very well, buy one and take it home."

Li Nan didn't have any ulterior motives; she simply wanted to buy Wang Guihua a hat, which Wang Guihua had been wearing every time she saw her.

After saying that, he took the card out of his bag and handed it to the sales clerk.

Wang Guihua took out the only two thousand yuan she had from her pocket and handed it over: "How much is it? I have cash here."

Li Nan smiled and said, "Sister, keep your cash for when you get back. In the city, everyone likes to use credit cards."

The sales clerk worked quickly, swiping the card. Wang Guihua put the money in her pocket and whispered to Chen Shi, "How much is this hat?"

Chen Shi glanced at the label: 3,999. He told his mother the truth, and she definitely didn't want it.

Three thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine yuan is enough to buy a big fat pig at home.

For Li Nan, this amount of money was as casual as Wang Guihua buying a steamed bun on the street.

"It doesn't cost much."

"How much is it?" Wang Guihua wouldn't feel at ease until she asked clearly, and every time she came, Li Nan ended up spending money.

Having no other choice, Chen Shi reluctantly whispered, "Three hundred and ninety-nine."

Wang Guihua was shocked. A hat cost more than 300 yuan. In Fushan Town, that would be enough for her to buy a whole set of clothes, inside and out.

"Don't people bargain in the city? Fifty for a hat is about right."

The hat was very soft, and it felt very comfortable on Wang Guihua's head. It was a completely different feeling. She bought the hat for 21 yuan at a market stall in Fushan Town.

People may not know the value of goods, but money does. She felt that fifty was about right.

Chen Shi said softly, "The city doesn't negotiate prices."

Wang Guihua said in a low voice, "Are you trying to tell me again that your aunt doesn't lack money, that I shouldn't care about these things, that I should just make her happy and provide her with emotional support?"

"Mom, you're so smart."

"What is emotional value?" Wang Guihua asked.

"Make your aunt happy, don't go against her wishes. If she's happy, that's emotional value."

Wang Guihua nodded, seemingly understanding.

Chen Shi thought to himself that his mother was quite smart and had high emotional intelligence. If his grandfather had supported her education back then, her life might have been different.

Li Nan paid the money and handed the hat to Wang Guihua. Wang Guihua smiled and put the hat on her head, then put the previous hat into the bag.

"Nannan, I'm so sorry to have troubled you again. I don't know how to thank you enough."

"We're all family, no need for thanks or anything, just wear it if it looks good."

Wang Guihua's clothes were very attractive; her hat cost twenty yuan, her coat cost tens of thousands, and her pants cost only a few dozen yuan, making them somewhat mismatched.

Li Nan has always paid attention to hats, but now that he has changed his hat, he realizes that his pants don't match.

After leaving the specialty store, Li Nan took Wang Guihua to the brand store and asked the salesperson to help Wang Guihua find a pair of pants.

Li Nan's outfit made her look like a wealthy lady, so the sales clerk didn't dare to neglect her. She helped Wang Guihua choose several pairs of pants, and after trying them on, she selected a pair that matched her clothes and hat perfectly.

Li Nan said, "I'll take this one, sister. Don't take it off, just wear it."

Wang Guihua asked the sales clerk, "How much are these pants?"

Chen Shi gave the sales clerk a look, and the clerk understood. She dealt with customers every day and could tell what kind of person someone was at a glance.

The group of four included an older woman who clearly came from the countryside, and three others who had outstanding demeanors and looked like government officials or even leaders.

"Auntie, these pants are our store's biggest discount item, 5% off."

Li Nan smiled and said, "Sister, it's not much, just swipe your card."

The sales clerk respectfully took the card from Li Nan and quickly swiped it.

Wang Guihua whispered to Chen Shi, "Does this young girl selling clothes not understand human language? I asked her how much it cost, and she said something about a 5% discount."

"Mom, your aunt took you out shopping, don't worry about the money. Look at her, she bought you clothes because she's genuinely happy. As long as she's happy, that's all that matters. Remember, provide emotional support."

Chen Shi glanced at the label: 11,999.

Wang Guihua put on the pants and felt they were very comfortable. She thought they must be expensive, costing at least several hundred yuan.

After the group left, Li Nan looked at Wang Guihua and thought that her outfit was just right and very well-matched.

Wang Guihua had no idea that the clothes she was wearing could be used to build three large brick houses at home.

Upon arriving at the cinema, Chen Shi went to buy movie tickets, while Jiang Yiqiu bought some snacks. The four of them then went into the cinema to watch the movie together.

This was Wang Guihua's second time going to the cinema, and she was still deeply moved. She realized that life could be like this.

Li Nan also has a small movie theater at home. She feels that watching movies at home lacks atmosphere, and that movie theaters have more people, making the viewing experience different.

After watching the movie, it was past 11 p.m., and the group took a car back.

When Wang Lingze arrived home, he saw Wang Guihua and looked at her with disbelief. Without asking, it was clear that his mother's sympathy was overflowing; she couldn't sleep at night if she didn't buy Wang Guihua some clothes.

She said sarcastically, "Auntie, are you dressed so fashionably? Does my uncle know?"

Li Nan retorted playfully, "Can't your aunt be fashionable?"

Wang Lingze chuckled. "A country bumpkin, yet he's fashionable."

Chen Shi's face darkened, but he quickly put on a smile, and no one noticed the change in his expression.

Wang Lingze mocked his mother, saying that she didn't take herself seriously and that she still needed to work hard.

Wang Lingze ignored the others and quickly went upstairs.

Li Nan arranged rooms for Chen Shi and the other two before going back to rest; Wang Mingzhang had not yet returned.

Jiang Yiqiu took a shower and lay on the soft bed. She spoke very little today and kept observing Li Nan.

Li Nan is a kind-hearted person with no ulterior motives. If you can get along well with her, Chen Shi will definitely listen to what she says.

If Li Nan supports her marriage to Chen Shi, Chen Shi will not refuse.

Jiang Yiqiu never dreamed that one day he would be spending the night in the mayor's house in the municipal party committee compound.

Jiang Yiqiu was lost in thought. Meanwhile, Chen Shi had just come out of the shower, wrapped in a towel, and saw Wang Lingze sitting in the room, staring intently at him.

Chen Shi was startled: "What are you doing in my room? Wasn't the door locked?"

"This is my house, I have a key."

"You can't just walk into someone else's room. If I came out naked, wouldn't you see everything?"

Wang Lingze scoffed, "What's so interesting about your stuff? I wouldn't even bother looking at it."

Chen Shi was speechless and asked, "What are you doing in my room?"

"I left you a message on QQ, why didn't you reply?" The tone was full of accusation.