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

Zhang Xiangdong's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Liu Youguang calling.

Zhang Xiangdong answered the phone: "Secretary Liu."

"Xiang Dong, do you have any plans for tonight? Let's have dinner together, and invite Chen Shi too, just the three of us."

"Okay, Secretary Liu, Chen Shi is with me. Shall we go to the usual place again?"

"The usual place. After get off work, you take Chen Shi there, and I'll come along."

"it is good"

Zhang Xiangdong hung up the phone and looked at Chen Shi: "Secretary Liu values ​​you highly and wants to invite you to dinner."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "When I went to report to Secretary Liu, he told me to invite you along."

Zhang Xiangdong glanced at his watch: "It's time to get off work. Let's go over now."

The two walked out of the government office. Zhang Xiangdong's car drove up, and Chen Shi's car followed behind. Yang Bin got out and opened the car door.

Zhang Xiangdong said softly, "Get in my car, let's go together."

"Okay," Chen Shi said with a smile, waving to Yang Bin and signaling him to drive behind.

Chen Shi and Zhang Xiangdong sat in the back row and arrived at a farmhouse restaurant.

Zhang Xiangdong and Chen Shi got out of the car. The owner, seeing the county magistrate arrive, jogged over with a beaming smile: "County Magistrate Zhang, you've arrived! Would you like to sit in the same private room as before?"

Zhang Xiangdong smiled and said, "Let's sit where we were before."

The boss looked at Chen Shi, didn't recognize him, and smiled and nodded at Chen Shi as a greeting.

Zhang Xiangdong said, "This is Director Chen from the Education Bureau. Director Chen, this is Lao Huang."

Old Huang extended his hand and shook Chen Shi's hand: "Director Chen, welcome to our farmhouse."

Zhang Xiangdong introduced, "Old Huang's farmhouse restaurant is quite unique. Everything you eat here is completely natural, without any feed. His fish soup is delicious; you should try it later."

Director Chen smiled and said, "Then I'm in for a treat tonight."

Old Huang smiled broadly: "County Chief Zhang, Director Chen, please come in."

Zhang Xiangdong said, "Secretary Liu will be here soon. We'll wait here."

Old Huang took out cigarettes and handed them to Zhang Xiangdong and Chen Shi.

Chen Shi took the cigarette, lit it with a lighter, and took a puff. What kind of background did this Old Huang have that could attract the attention of Liu Youguang and Zhang Xiangdong, two key leaders of the county?

It's not simply because the food is delicious that it won the favor of the two main leaders in the county. There are plenty of places that can make delicious food, so why not go to other places?

Every action a leader takes may seem ordinary, but it hides a deeper purpose and is never as ordinary as it appears on the surface.

It seems we should visit Lao Huang's farmhouse restaurant more often for future gatherings.

Chen Shi glanced at the signboard; it was simply called "Old Huang's Farmhouse Inn."

After waiting for about ten minutes, Liu Youguang's car drove in.

Chen Shi jogged forward, the car stopped, and he quickly opened the door, smiling, "Secretary Liu."

Liu Youguang got out of the car: "Why aren't you going in?"

"Zhang said, 'You stay behind, we'll wait for you.'"

"Don't wait for me."

Zhang Xiangdong showed Liu Youguang the respect that was due, which pleased Liu Youguang.

The three entered the private room, and Old Huang smiled and said, "Secretary Liu, shall we serve the same dishes as before?"

Liu Youguang said, "Serve it the same way as before, two bowls of fish soup. I haven't had it in a long time, I'm going to drink my fill today."

Old Huang said, "Secretary Liu, if you want a drink, give me a call and I'll arrange for someone to deliver it to your home."

"Fish soup tastes best when it's hot; if you reheat it after it's cold, the flavor changes."

Old Huang quickly said, "I'll bring the ingredients to your house and cook them for you fresh."

"Too much trouble, forget it."

Old Huang went down to make arrangements, and soon brought up two bottles of good wine. He opened the bottles and filled them for Liu Youguang and the other two.

Chen Shi stood up: "Old Huang, you go ahead and get busy. I'll stay here and serve the two leaders."

Old Huang put down the bottle and walked out of the private room.

Liu Youguang and Zhang Xiangdong were discussing the county's development plan, and Chen Shi, unable to get a word in edgewise, sat aside and listened.

The food was served quickly, with two bowls of fish soup standing out prominently. Chen Shi stood up, beat Lao Huang to it, picked up a spoon, and served Liu Youguang and Zhang Xiangdong two bowls of fish soup, while also serving himself a bowl.

I wondered to myself, is this fish soup really that good?

Chen Shi sat down, took a sip, and found it incredibly delicious; he had never tasted such good fish soup before.

Zhang Xiangdong looked at Chen Shi: "How is it? Is it good?"

"This is a delicacy, so delicious! I've never had such a good fish soup before."

Zhang Xiangdong added, "Old Huang's fish soup needs to be ordered in advance. You can't order it if you just come here and ask for it."

Old Huang explained, "This fish soup contains more than 30 kinds of ingredients, and the preparation time is too long. It usually needs to be booked two or three days in advance."

Liu Youguang said, "I drank two bowls of your fish soup, how are you going to explain this to your customers?"

Old Huang said with a forced smile, "Secretary Liu, these two bowls are for my family. They can drink them anytime they want."

Chen Shi glanced at Lao Huang. This old man was quite eloquent; his speech and mannerisms didn't seem like those of an old farmer.

Old Huang continued, "Secretary Liu, County Head Zhang, Director Chen, please enjoy your drinks. I need to get back to work."

Liu Youguang and the other two nodded to Lao Huang, who then turned and left the private room.

Chen Shi thought to himself that he should go back and check Lao Huang's background. It was not a good thing that he had no idea that such a powerful figure existed in Chunyang County.

Within the system, speak less and observe more; anything related to the leadership is a big deal.

After Liu Youguang and Zhang Xiangdong finished their fish soup, Chen Shi quickly served them more. The fish soup was so delicious that they wanted a second bowl after drinking one, and they couldn't stop eating it.

After everyone had drunk three bowls, Chen Shi, seeing that they had almost finished, raised his glass and said, "Leaders, I'd like to offer you a toast."

Liu Youguang said, "I just drank fish soup, and my stomach is full of water. I'll eat some vegetables first, and then drink alcohol later."

Chen Shi put down his chopsticks and ate with Liu Youguang and Zhang Xiangdong.

After eating for a while, Chen Shi raised his glass again: "Both leaders, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Zhang Xiangdong put down his chopsticks: "Don't try to cheat us. When you toast us, one cup at a time, not all at once."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Okay, I'll drink this one first."

He drank one glass, then poured himself another, and raised it: "Secretary Liu, I'd like to toast you."

Liu Youguang looked at Chen Shi, picked up his wine glass, and said with a serious expression, "You must complete the work I've assigned you on time and in the required quantity, and make achievements so that you can gain a foothold in Chunyang County."

Chen Shi said sincerely, "Yes, Secretary Liu, I will not let you down."

"If you disappoint me, I'll send you back to Toyama Town."

Chen Shi's chrysanthemum tightened. "Is it that serious? My uncle is the mayor, and you're one of his henchmen. Does he even know you're treating me like this?"

With a smile on his face, he drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Youguang also drank it all in one gulp and put down his cup.

Chen Shi poured himself a full glass, picked it up, and said, "County Chief Zhang, I'd like to toast you."

Zhang Xiangdong raised his glass: "The problem with young people is that they can't keep their composure. Many members of the Standing Committee have objections to Secretary Liu's promotion of you to the top position in the Education Bureau. You must do your job well, be high-profile in your work, and be low-profile in your personal life."

Chen Shi said with gratitude, "Thank you very much for Secretary Liu's guidance and for County Chief Zhang's instruction. I will remember it and will not let you two down."

He finished the drink in one gulp.

Zhang Xiangdong also finished his drink.