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

Huang Xin's gaze lingered on Chen Shi for a few more seconds. Suddenly, she felt an urge to sleep with Chen Shi, especially after that erotic dream that night. This thought was very strong, and sometimes she would have insomnia and daydream.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Ping An is my college classmate, so it's normal for me to be his best man."

Huang Xin gave Fu Lin a red envelope, which showed that she and Fu Lin had a good relationship before she turned and walked into the hotel.

Xu Pingan whispered in Chen Shi's ear, "I think Minister Huang's eyes seem to be interested in you."

"I didn't realize, Ping An, that you were such a master of relationships."

"You can't hide the look in your eyes when you like someone, and you can't hide the look in your eyes when you want to get someone's attention."

"You mean she wants me?"

"I don't know, you'll have to ask her."

Xu Pingan had high hopes for Chen Shi and Huang Xin. Huang Xin's uncle was far more powerful than his father-in-law, Huang Ao, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee. In terms of career advancement, Huang Ao would definitely be a great asset.

Huang Ao enjoyed the deep trust of Xiao Chong, the municipal party secretary, and was Xiao Chong's chief steward.

Xiao Chong is far more powerful than the average municipal party secretary; he is a member of the provincial standing committee. Mingzhou is the second-largest city in Donghai Province in terms of GDP, and it has maintained steady and continuous growth over the past two years.

Chen Shi's current girlfriend, Jiang Yiqiu, comes from a small business and offers him no help whatsoever; in fact, she relies on his influence to succeed in business. Xu Ping'an believes that Chen Shi would never marry Jiang Yiqiu; it's just a fling. Ultimately, he will marry someone with a powerful background who can benefit his career.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Forget it, I can't afford to mess with an ice queen like Huang Xin."

"Huang Xin is a good person. Don't be fooled by her cold face. I've met her a few times. She's kind-hearted, but she's also a bit of a hypocrite. When it comes to wives, you should look for someone with a kind heart."

Chen Shi was puzzled: How could you still have private contact with Huang Xin?

Xu Pingan seemed to notice Chen Shi's confusion and explained, "Huang Xin and Xiao Lin were in the same class in elementary and junior high school. They have a very good relationship. I've attended their gatherings a few times."

Xu Pingan really wanted to say that if Huang Xin weren't so beautiful, she would definitely have asked Huang Xin to be her bridesmaid.

Huang Xin was such a beautiful bridesmaid, she stole the bride's thunder. Xiao Lin is a very rational person, she wouldn't do something like that.

Chen Shi thought about it and realized that it made sense. They were all children of officials and belonged to the same circle, so it would be abnormal if they didn't know each other.

More than half of the cadres from Chunyang County came, including every single member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee.

Xu Ping'an's uncle is a member of the county party committee standing committee, so everyone has to give him face.

Liu Youguang and several other standing committee members arrived together. Chen Shi and the others quickly greeted them and each gave Xu Pingan and Fu Lin a red envelope. They had come to attend the weddings of both sides.

Fu Changshan held a very important position, overseeing all the officials, big and small, in the city, and no one dared to disrespect him.

Xu Pingan and Fu Lin's wedding was a grand affair, attended by officials of all ranks.

Xu Ping'an's uncle, Xu Sanduo, spoke on stage as the officiant at the wedding.

Everyone waited for the wedding to end so the banquet could begin.

After going through the whole process, Chen Shi felt sleepy; it was so boring.

Chen Shi and the other two followed Xu Ping'an to offer toasts. After that, they could finally rest.

Xu Pingan whispered to Chen Shi, "It seems my father-in-law isn't doing so well in Mingzhou; not a single member of the municipal party committee came."

"It's normal that no members of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee came when your father-in-law is only an executive vice minister. If your father-in-law removed the 'vice' from his name, all the members of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee would come."

Xu Pingan looked at Chen Shi and whispered, "As an old classmate, let me say a few words of advice. Huang Xin is so beautiful, and she's about your age, maybe a year older. Hurry up and make your move; it's time to get married."

I heard from Xiaolin that several sons of high-ranking officials are pursuing Huang Xin, but Huang Xin doesn't like any of them. The way she looks at you is different from how she looks at others; she's interested in you.

Her uncle is Huang Ao, and his words carry significant weight with Secretary Xiao. Huang Ao has no children of his own and treats Huang Xin like his own daughter. If you marry her, it will be like adding wings to a tiger; your career will be very smooth.

Chen Shi really wanted to ask, "Did you marry Fu Lin for your own career advancement?" But he swallowed the words back. "We're all adults, don't ask such nonsense."

"I have a girlfriend?"

Xu Pingan looked at Chen Shi: "Do you really want to marry Jiang Yiqiu?"

I don't have any plans to get married right now.

Xu Pingan thought to himself, "It's just for fun, I have no plans to get married yet."

"Opportunity knocks but once. Don't regret it if you miss it. You won't find another person like Huang Xin in the entire state of Minnesota."

Chen Shi whispered in Xu Ping'an's ear, "Why don't you pursue Huang Xin?"

"People look down on me; one should have self-awareness."

Fu Lin asked, "What are you whispering about?"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Let's just chat about some interesting things from university."

Fu Lin noticed that Xu Ping'an talked more when he was with Chen Shi, but he didn't talk as much with him.

After the banquet ended, Xu Ping'an saw the guests off, while Chen Shi and the other two returned to the hotel to rest.

The next morning, Chen Shi went back to work in Chunyang County, and Xu Ping'an arranged a car to take them back.

Chen Shi returned to his office. Everyone around him was married. Should he get married too? Twenty-nine was no longer young.

Women who are unemployed are eager to get married. Twenty-year-old girls are easy to fool, but thirty-year-old single women are not so easy to fool. If you don't have any real ability, they won't even give you a second glance.

If a man achieves nothing and reaches thirty, twenty-year-old girls will look down on him for being too old, and thirty-year-old single women will look down on him for being poor. He will not be able to find a wife.

Chen Shi didn't have this worry. He could get married anytime he wanted. He always felt that he hadn't had enough fun yet and couldn't be hung up on one woman. He wanted to have more fun while he was young.

Chen Shi was very busy that day, with people constantly coming to report on their work. After get off work, Chen Shi stretched and felt sleepy, not wanting to eat.

I went home and took a nap. When I woke up at 10 p.m., I felt refreshed and full of energy. I wanted to find Jiang Yiqiu to release some stress.

He took out his phone and called Jiang Yiqiu.

Jiang Yiqiu was very sleepy and had just fallen asleep when he received a call from Chen Shi.

"Honey, it's so late, what are you doing?"

I miss you, so I'm coming to see you.

"You're going to do something bad again."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shi asked Yang Bin to take him to the No. 1 Middle School teachers' apartment.

Jiang Yiqiu, dressed in a sexy nightgown, opened the door for Chen Shi. Upon seeing Jiang Yiqiu's voluptuous figure, Chen Shi had a strong physical reaction. He picked up Jiang Yiqiu and carried her back to the bedroom. After a deep and intimate encounter, both of them were covered in sweat and lay on the bed.

Chen Shi said, "I'm hungry."

Jiang Yiqiu said in a coquettish voice, "You're going to torture me to death, I haven't eaten enough yet."

Chen Shi's energy was released, and he said weakly, "I'm hungry."

Jiang Yiqiu sat up: "What do you want to eat? I'll make it for you."

"Don't bother, let's go outside, have some barbecue and beer."

Jiang Yiqiu didn't want to cook; she just wanted to appear virtuous in front of Chen Shi.