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

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Yongquan, who was standing nearby, quickly asked, "Does Xu Mengmeng know any doctors at Huahai Hospital?"

"She didn't know him and told me to find Chen Shi. Chen Shi is studying for a master's degree at the Provincial Party School and should know some doctors at Huahai Hospital."

"I disagree with asking Chen Shi for help," Zhao Yongquan said, raising his voice. No man would allow his wife to ask her ex-boyfriend for help, even if that ex-boyfriend is a high-ranking official.

Zhao Yongquan looked at Wang Yanhong: "Yanhong, Chen Shi is just the director of the Education Bureau. He's a big shot in the county, but outside of Chunyang County, who knows him?"

"How will I know if I don't try?" Wang Yanhong made up her mind. For her father's sake, she would ask Chen Shi for help for the first time, and for the last time.

Zhao Yongquan said curtly, "You really want to ask Chen Shi for help?"

Wang Yanhong looked at Zhao Yongquan with a determined gaze: "Don't forget, he was the one who helped you out of your predicament last time."

"Even if he didn't help me, I could still get out of this predicament." Zhao Yongquan's masculine pride was trampled on. Growing up in poverty, he felt inferior, believing himself to be inferior to others in every way. Becoming a teacher allowed him to find a shred of dignity as a man.

He fell in love with Wang Yanhong but didn't dare to confess his feelings, remaining in unrequited love and fantasizing about being with her.

Seeing Wang Yanhong with Chen Shi afterwards made my heart bleed. I thought that I could never be with Wang Yanhong again in this lifetime.

Just when he was about to give up, Chen Shi was transferred to the Public Security Bureau, while Wang Yanhong stayed behind and was not transferred to the county town. Later, when he learned that Wang Yanhong had broken up with Chen Shi, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep for several nights.

Zhao Yongquan was afraid of losing another opportunity. Heaven had given him a chance, and he had to seize it, or at least try to make it happen. He would regret it for the rest of his life if he didn't confess his feelings.

When he mustered up the courage to confess his feelings to Wang Yanhong, his voice trembled and his heart raced.

Wang Yanhong learned that Zhao Yongquan had fallen in love with her from the first day he saw her at Fushan Town Central School, and had been in unrequited love ever since. Even now, he still loves her.

She was deeply moved. She was getting on in years and it was time to find someone reliable and loving to marry.

Wang Yanhong accepted Zhao Yongquan's confession, but on one condition: he had to visit her at her home.

Zhao Yongquan agreed without even thinking about it.

After getting married, he gradually lost his passion. Visiting his parents' home made him feel inferior again. When he returned home, his relatives pointed fingers at him, and many teachers at school also talked about him behind his back.

Now that Wang Yanhong wants to ask Chen Shi for help, Zhao Yongquan feels even more inferior. Chen Shi is far superior to him in both appearance and status.

The mention of Chen Shi filled him with hostility. He dreamed of one day trampling Chen Shi underfoot and showing everyone that he was someone important.

Seeing Zhao Yongquan stunned and silent for a long time, Wang Yanhong said softly, "I know what you're thinking. I won't go to see him. I'll just make a phone call. I'll help if I can, and if I can't, then so be it. It's not for myself, but for my dad. I have to try my best."

Zhao Yongquan squatted on the ground, holding his head, feeling powerless. He realized he needed to find a way to become a leader so that he could have a voice.

Wang Yanhong was four months pregnant at this time, and her belly was starting to show. When Zhao Yongquan thought about how the child would take Wang Yanhong's surname, he felt as if his heart had been stabbed by a thorn.

He hated himself for agreeing to go to Wang Yanhong's house without thinking it through, all because of her beauty.

Being a live-in son-in-law is not easy. Only incompetent men would do that. I am a teacher with a permanent job, yet I still have to do it. I finally understand my parents' feelings back then. No one wants their son to do that.

Wang Yanhong's family is from the countryside and is dirt poor. If they had hundreds of millions in assets and her parents were high-ranking officials, it would be worth it for her to come to their home.

Now, to save her father, she has to ask her ex-boyfriend for help. Zhao Yongquan felt his male dignity was being trampled on, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He suddenly stood up, looked at Wang Yanhong, and said with a face full of anger: "I don't agree with you asking Chen Shi for help. I'll take out a loan of 300,000 yuan and buy a bed from a scalper."

This was the first time Zhao Yongquan had lost his temper. Wang Yanhong burst into tears, her voice choked with sobs, and said, "Giving 300,000 yuan to a scalper, what if something goes wrong and he gets scammed? I don't want my dad to be at any risk. This is not negotiable. If you can't get over this, we'll get a divorce. I'll raise the child myself. I'll pay back the 100,000 yuan you contributed to the house purchase."

Zhao Yongquan was deeply in love with Wang Yanhong. He didn't want a divorce. Wang Yanhong was so beautiful, and he was obsessed with looks. If he divorced Wang Yanhong, he would never be able to find a woman as beautiful as her again.

He only wants to be a leader, the bigger the leader the better, to change the current situation, get rid of the psychological shadow of being a home-visiter, turn the situation around, and let the child take his surname. If the child takes his surname, it won't be considered a home-visiter.

Enraged and powerless, Zhao Yongquan roared, "I won't get a divorce!"

"If you don't want a divorce, then listen to my arrangements," Wang Yanhong said firmly.

Wang Yanhong's mother came out and looked at Zhao Yongquan. No matter how she looked at this son-in-law, she couldn't stand him.

He's such a scoundrel, how could my daughter have fallen for someone like him? Chen Shi is much better, he's handsome, and he's a leader.

She was against the marriage, but when the old man learned that it was a live-in marriage, he agreed, and she reluctantly agreed as well.

"What are you arguing about? Your dad is already like this, and you're still arguing."

Wang Yanhong walked to her mother's side: "Mom, we didn't argue, let's think of another way."

"Have you thought about it? Your father's health can't be delayed any longer. If he doesn't have surgery soon, he might not make it."

"I've got it," Wang Yanhong gave her mother a firm look.

Chen was approving documents in his office when his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Wang Yanhong calling.

After the breakup, Chen Shi did not delete Wang Yanhong's phone number; he kept it.

After breaking up, Wang Yanhong never contacted me. She was very resolute. Why would she suddenly call me?

Upon answering the phone, Chen Shi didn't know what to say. The other end remained silent for a moment before Chen Shi called out, "Yan Hong, is that you?"

"It's me, Chen Shi. Sorry to disturb your work."

"No rush, is there anything I can help you with?"

"My dad is sick. The diagnosis is cirrhosis of the liver, and he needs surgery. The doctors at the First People's Hospital of Minnesota suggested that we go to Huahai Hospital for the surgery, as the risk is lower."

We went to Huahai Hospital, but there were no beds available, and we had to wait in line for over a month. My dad is very weak, and I'm worried he won't be able to hold on..."

At this point, Wang Yanhong burst into tears and sobbed uncontrollably.

Chen Shi quickly reassured him, "Don't worry, take your dad to Huahai Hospital now. I know a doctor there, I'll call her later and arrange a bed for you."

Seeing that Chen Shi knew a doctor at Huahai Hospital, Wang Yanhong stopped crying and quickly asked, "Chen Shi, could you send me the doctor's contact information?"

"Okay, I'll send it to you in a bit."

"Chen Shi, thank you." Wang Yanhong felt deeply grateful to Chen Shi.