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

After settling the bill, Zhou Hua drove Su Lin home. Chen Shi got into the car and asked, "Where are we going?"

"I want to go back to my alma mater."

"Go to the Normal University"

Jiang Yiqiu nodded, and Chen Shi drove to Donghai Normal University.

The two checked into a hotel near Tunghai Normal University, and Jiang Yiqiu said, "Let's go for a walk around the campus."

Chen Shi accompanied Jiang Yiqiu to the school. Seeing the couples on the grass, snuggling together, he couldn't help but think of Qin Min. The four years of university felt very short, and it passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Yiqiu took Chen Shi's hand. When she was in college, she really wanted to be in a relationship, but she couldn't find a suitable one and remained single.

At the time, I thought that once I found a boyfriend, we should definitely stroll around the campus together.

Jiang Yiqiu looked at the familiar campus. Every corner held traces of his own presence. Time flies; four years have passed since graduation.

Jiang Yiqiu looked at Chen Shi's handsome face and said, "If only I had met you when I was in college, I could have had a carefree four-year relationship."

"We've known each other since junior high, and we were even deskmates, which was several years before college."

"Junior high school is too young to understand what love is; college is just right."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "At this moment, we belong to each other, and that's enough."

The two embraced.

The next day, they were supposed to return to Chunyang, but Jiang Yiqiu suggested that they spend a day in Yizhou before returning to Chunyang on October 7th, resting for a day, and then officially starting work.

Chen Shi went to his office, finished reading the newspaper, and his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Ding Yi calling.

Section Chief Ding

"Director Chen, the expert review panel's assessment scores for the nine counties are out, and will be officially announced today."

Chen Shi's heart jumped, and he quickly asked, "How many points did Chunyang County get?"

"Congratulations, Director Chen. Chunyang County has the highest score, 97.5. After the public announcement period ends, the 1 billion yuan of special education funds will be invested in Chunyang."

With the assessment scores released, the education special fund support project was secured. Chen Shi quickly said, "Thank you, Section Chief Ding. Director Zhao, are you free recently? I'd like to come up and report on my work."

"Director Zhao is very busy lately, so there's no need for you to come up and report. Be mindful of the impact. You can come up later."

Chen Shi quickly replied, "Okay, please let Section Chief Ding know in advance when Director Zhao is available."

"The special education funding project has been finalized, and it's Chunyang's turn. Director Chen, you don't need to do anything now, just wait. I'll let you know in advance when Director Zhao has time."

Chen Shi asked, "Section Chief Ding, is your house renovation finished?"

"The renovation is finished. Your friend is very professional. I'm very satisfied. After several months of removing formaldehyde, I'll move in after the New Year."

"Section Chief Ding, you must let me know when you move."

"Director Chen, I'll definitely have to treat you to a couple of drinks."

After chatting for a few minutes, the two hung up the phone. Chen Shi was very excited and wanted to tell Liu Youguang the good news as soon as possible.

Chen Shi called Liu Feng: "Secretary Liu, is Secretary Liu free right now?"

"Director Chen, would you like to come over now?"

"I'm coming over now."

"I'll arrange it for you."

This is the advantage of having your own people around the leader. You can see Liu Youguang anytime. There are more than a dozen people waiting to be received by Liu Youguang every day. If you don't have anyone by your side, you have to wait in line. Whether you can see the leader depends on luck.

Chen Shi called Yang Bin and drove to the county party committee office, where Liu Feng came over.

"Director Chen, please sit down in my office. Secretary Liu is talking to the Party Secretary of Fushan Town. You can go in after he comes out."

Liu Feng failed to become the deputy director of the county party committee office. He was looking for an opportunity to oust a deputy director so that he could take over the position.

All four deputy directors have powerful connections, and he can't touch any of them.

Chen Shi understood Liu Feng's thoughts and closed the office door: "Secretary Liu, you are now Secretary Liu's secretary. You will have many opportunities in the future. Don't rush. Take it one step at a time. You can't get fat in one bite. Build up your political resources and then go out to take up a post. You can go straight to the position of section chief and become the head of a powerful department."

Liu Feng nodded: "Director Chen, no matter where I am, I'll always be your soldier."

Chen Shi comforted Liu Feng for a few minutes. The Party Secretary of Fushan Town came out of Liu Youguang's office. Liu Feng said, "Director Chen, you have ten minutes to go to Secretary Liu's office to report on your work. Secretary Liu is going to Mingzhou for a meeting later."

Chen Shi walked out of Liu Feng's office and met the Party Secretary of Fushan Town. They greeted each other, but he was not familiar with the Party Secretary of Fushan Town.

Upon arriving at Liu Youguang's office, Chen Shi smiled and said, "Secretary, I've come to report to you."

Liu Youguang looked at Chen Shi, who seemed much more mature: "I'll give you ten minutes to get to the point."

"Secretary, the expert review panel's assessment results are in. Chunyang County received the highest score, 97.5. The results will be publicized starting today. Once the publicity period ends, the 1 billion yuan education special fund will be officially invested in Chunyang County's education program."

Liu Youguang was overjoyed and stood up: "Don't stand while reporting, please sit down."

The two sat down in the reception room, and Liu Youguang poured Chen Shi a cup of tea: "You're a lucky guy. With the 1 billion yuan of special education funds from the Department of Education to support the construction of three key high schools, the funding has been basically solved. The next task is to focus on basic education."

Chen Shi quickly replied, "This was all arranged by the Party Secretary; I was merely following your orders."

"Don't be modest in front of me. You did a great job with the education special fund support project. When I get back from the meeting in Mingzhou, I'll call Xiang Dong and we'll go to Lao Huang's farmhouse for fish soup."

Chen Shi said softly, "Secretary, when you return from the meeting, please visit our Education Bureau's cadre activity center. To enrich the cadres' leisure time, the Education Bureau has renovated KTV rooms."

Liu Youguang smiled broadly: "Okay, I'll go take a look when I have some free time."

After reporting his work, Chen Shi left Liu Youguang's office, walked out of the county party committee office, and called Xu Mo.

"Secretary Xu, is County Magistrate Zhang free? I'd like to come and report on my work."

"Director Chen, are you coming now?"

"I've gone to the government office."

"Then we'll arrange for you to report to County Chief Zhang first."

When Chen Shi arrived at the government office, Xu Mo greeted him: "Director Chen, County Chief Zhang is waiting for you in his office."

Chen Shi strode into Zhang Xiangdong's office: "County Chief Zhang, I've come to report to you."

Seeing Chen Shi's beaming face, Zhang Xiangdong asked, "Is there some good news?"

"A fantastic piece of good news has come my way. The expert review panel's scores are out, and Chunyang County is in first place with 97.5. The results will be announced today, and after the announcement period, the special education fund support project will be officially invested in Chunyang County. The funding issue that has been hanging over my head has been resolved."

Zhang Xiangdong smiled broadly: "You're really a lucky guy. You managed to pull off the impossible. That's fantastic! Did you report this to Secretary Liu?"

"I went to report to Secretary Liu immediately, and I came here to report to you right after I left Secretary Liu's place."

Zhang Xiangdong reminded him, "Don't forget to report to your supervisor as well."