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

Li Zhe added, "I also support Comrade Xiao Guang from the Party and Government Office taking over as deputy director."

Comrade Xiao Guang is a hard worker with high ideological awareness and respect for his superiors. Such a comrade should be promoted and given important responsibilities.

When Yang Xiaobo heard that Xiao Guang had been recommended to be the deputy director, he was overjoyed. From now on, the Party and Government Office would be his domain, and no one would dare to go against him.

Chen Shi glanced at the three men and asked, "Director Wang, what are your thoughts?"

Wang Zhikai was surprised that Chen Shi would ask for his opinion. He smiled insincerely and said, "I also support Comrade Xiao Guang to take over as deputy director. Comrade Xiao Guang's work in the Party and Government Office is quite commendable."

Chen Shi solemnly said, "Everyone supports Comrade Xiao Guang taking over as deputy director of the Party and Government Office. Comrade Xiao Guang will take over as deputy director of the Party and Government Office."

Chen Shi looked at Yang Xiaobo, who was taking notes, and said, "Director Yang, go and issue the appointment notices."

Yang Xiaobo quickly replied, "Yes."

Chen Shi glanced at everyone and said, "That's all for today's meeting. Go and get to work on the groundbreaking ceremony."

After the meeting, Chen Shi returned to his office and, concerned about the road conditions in the Greater Bay Area, called Li Hong.

"Secretary Li, the project's groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May 1st. How is the road connectivity in the Greater Bay Area progressing?"

"Director Chen, this matter is handled by Director Wang. I haven't looked into it either. Let me ask him."

"I called him directly and asked, 'Are you free now? Please bring Director Wang so we can go to the site and check on the construction.'"

The groundbreaking ceremony is very important; the county's top leaders must attend. The road must be kept clear; we can't let the leaders walk on muddy roads.

"I had other things to do, but since you're coming to inspect, Director Chen, I have to accompany you."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "After the inspection, let's have a couple of drinks together."

"It's been a long time since we drank together. Let's have a good drink tonight."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shi called Wang Zhikai to his office.

Wang Zhikai walked into the office: "Director Chen, you wanted to see me?"

"We are now heading to the Zhongshan Subdistrict Office to inspect the road construction progress and make sure we have a clear understanding of the situation."

Wang Zhikai and Chen Shi arrived at the Zhongshan Subdistrict Government by car, where Li Hong and Wang Jianming hurriedly came out to greet them.

Li Hong smiled broadly: "Director Chen, it's been a long time since you came to inspect our work."

Chen Shi stepped forward and grasped Li Hong's hand: "The Education Bureau is poor. I have to ask for money everywhere and often run to the city and province. The work here will be handled by Director Wang. You must support his work."

"Of course we support it. If we don't support a project spearheaded by Secretary Liu, it would be a sign we don't want to do it anymore." Li Hong looked at Wang Zhikai: "Director Wang, are you satisfied with our work?"

Wang Zhikai quickly reached out and grasped Li Hong's outstretched hand: "Secretary Li has provided excellent support for our Education Bureau's work; we are very grateful."

Chen Shi shook hands with Wang Jianming: "Director Wang, you look thinner and a bit darker. It seems the food at the Zhongshan Subdistrict Office's canteen isn't very good."

Wang Jianming said with a forced smile, "I'm busy with work, and most of the time I just grab a bite to eat. I've lost five or six pounds in just two or three months."

"Director Wang, no matter how busy you are with work, you must eat well. Health is the foundation of everything."

Wang Jianming repeatedly said yes.

Wang Zhikai stepped forward, shook hands with Wang Jianming, and the two exchanged a few pleasantries.

Chen Shi said, "Let's go check on the road construction."

Wang Jianming continued, "Let me give Director Chen a brief report on the road construction. The new campuses for the three key high schools have been connected by road surface, and they are currently laying the foundations. Once the foundations are complete, they will be paved with asphalt."

Chen Shi asked, "How long will it take for the road to be fully connected?"

Wang Jianming thought for a moment: "It will take at least another month."

"That won't do. The groundbreaking ceremony is on May 1st, and the main leaders from the county and the city will be there. The road must be fully open to traffic before May 1st."

Wang Jianming looked troubled: "Director Chen, there are only a few days left until May 1st, it's impossible to complete the entire connection."

Li Hong continued, "Director Chen is coming to inspect the site. We'll go check it out first. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on May 1st, and the main leaders from the county and city will all be there. If the road isn't open, it will have a negative impact."

"We should concentrate our efforts and work around the clock to repair the road to the groundbreaking ceremony site first, and then repair the other roads later."

After listening to Li Hong's suggestion, Chen Shi thought the method was feasible.

"Let's go check out the scene first."

The four of them arrived at the site in Tai Wan Tei in two cars.

The area around Dawangdi is covered in yellow dust. Workers are carrying out construction work, and excavators are digging out the road surface. Cars can drive on it when it doesn't rain, but when it rains, the cars will get stuck.

Chen Shi looked at the scene and shook his head: "This won't do. If the leaders see this, they will definitely have a problem with us."

Chen Shi looked at Wang Jianming: "Director Wang, according to Secretary Li's idea, we should concentrate our efforts and work around the clock for about ten days to build the road to the new site of No. 6 Middle School, so that the groundbreaking ceremony can be held at the new site of No. 6 Middle School."

Wang Jianming thought for a moment and said, "Director Chen, I can't guarantee it, but I can do my best to connect the road to the Sixth Middle School. One thing I can guarantee is that no matter what the weather is like, it will not affect the normal passage of vehicles."

Wang Zhikai checked the weather forecast and said, "Leaders, I've checked the weather forecast. There will be light rain on May 1st."

Chen Shi patted Wang Jianming on the shoulder: "Director Wang, I'm relieved to hear you say that. There will be light rain on May 1st, so make sure the leaders' cars can get to the site."

Wang Jianming said loudly, "Director Chen, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

Wang Zhikai was a little dumbfounded. Why did it feel like Wang Jianming was Chen Shi's subordinate, so obedient?

Li Hong chimed in, "Director Wang has been working very hard lately, going to the road construction site every day. It involves land acquisition, leading staff to villagers' homes to persuade them, and supervising the construction. It's not easy for him."

Wang Jianming said, "Secretary Li worked even harder. In order to raise more than 10 million yuan for road construction, he begged and pleaded with everyone he could, and ran around everywhere. In order to improve the infrastructure of Dawandi as soon as possible, he had to divert special funds for new rural construction."

It's still unknown where they'll find the money to cover this deficit of over ten million.

As Chen Shi listened to their complaints, it reminded him of the immense risks and efforts they had taken to support the construction of the three key high schools.

Chen Shi said with emotion, "Secretary Li, Director Wang, you have worked hard to cooperate in the construction of three key high schools. Secretary Liu has seen your efforts. Last time I reported to Secretary Liu, he mentioned you and highly praised your work."

Li Hong didn't want Liu Youguang to pay more attention to his work; he just wanted Chen Shi to remember this favor.

"Director Chen, it's all for the education of Chunyang County. You often travel to the city and province to find ways to raise funds. No one is not working hard."

He glanced at the time: "It's almost seven o'clock. Let's go have a couple of drinks. It's been a long time since I've had a drink with Director Chen."

Wang Jianming smiled and said, "The last time we drank together was more than a month ago."

The four of them got into the car and drove towards the farmhouse.