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

After finishing his meal, Chen Shi put down his chopsticks and said, "You worked hard cooking. I'll wash the dishes."

"Okay, I'll take a break, then go shopping and see a movie."

Chen Shi stood up to clear the dishes, while Jiang Yiqiu went to her room to touch up her makeup. By the time Chen Shi came out after washing the dishes, Jiang Yiqiu had finished touching up her makeup.

Jiang Yiqiu handed the car keys to Chen Shi: "Honey, let's go shopping."

Chen Shi took the keys, and Jiang Yiqiu took Chen Shi's hand and went out. At the apartment entrance, they encountered Yang Xiong.

Yang Xiong greeted them with a smile: "Director Chen, Principal Jiang, you may leave."

Chen Shi smiled and nodded at Yang Xiong, and Jiang Yiqiu added, "Tonight is Christmas Eve, let's go out for a stroll."

Yang Xiong gave him a knowing look, like he understood the romance of youth, and quickly went upstairs.

Chen Shi drove to the mall and shopped for over an hour. Jiang Yiqiu bought a down jacket, put it in the car, and then went back up to the fifth floor to watch a movie.

As soon as I got off the elevator, I saw Shen Xiaorong and a boy being surrounded by four blond-haired men at the entrance of the movie theater.

The boy shouted, "What are you doing? If you don't move aside, I'm calling the police."

A blond-haired man shouted, "Get out of the way, we're taking the girl to the bar for drinks."

Another blond-haired man leered at Shen Xiaorong: "I didn't know Chunyang had such a beautiful girl. Little beauty, let's be friends, I'll take you out to play."

Before he could finish speaking, he reached out to pull Shen Xiaorong, but Shen Xiaorong raised her hand and slapped the blond-haired man across the face, the sound loud and clear.

Shen Xiaorong took out her phone and dialed 110.

Enraged by the beating, the blond-haired man yelled, "You dare hit me? You're asking for it!"

As he spoke, he swung his fist and punched Shen Xiaorong.

The boy stood in front of Shen Xiaorong and took two punches from the blond-haired guy. Shen Xiaorong quickly kicked the blond-haired guy in the groin, and the blond-haired guy grimaced in pain, squatting on the ground, unable to speak for a long time.

A blond-haired guy shouted, "Brothers, let's go! She's a rose with thorns, and I like her."

After recovering from the kick, the blond-haired guy yelled, "There are too many people here. Let's drag them to a secluded spot and show them what we're made of!"

Three blond-haired men surrounded the boy and Shen Xiaorong. Shen Xiaorong looked at the boy and gestured for him to run towards the movie theater to find the staff for help, buy time, and wait for the police to arrive.

Chen Shi strode over and shouted, "What are you doing?"

The three blond-haired men stopped and looked at Chen Shi. Seeing that there was a woman behind Chen Shi, they became bolder. One of the blond-haired men shouted, "Get out of my way and mind your own business."

Upon seeing Chen Shi, Shen Xiaorong felt safe and was no longer panicked.

Chen Shi said sternly, "You're causing trouble; you'll be detained."

The blond-haired guy who was kicked by Shen Xiaorong yelled, "Who are you? If you meddle again, I'll beat you up too."

Jiang Yiqiu strode forward: "I am the principal of No. 1 Middle School. These two are students of No. 1 Middle School. You are bullying students of No. 1 Middle School. Stand aside and wait for the police to handle this."

A blond-haired man laughed, "What principal is this young and pretty? Who are you trying to scare? Don't think we don't know, principals are all old men."

The blond-haired man who had been kicked leered at Jiang Yiqiu: "You're in for a treat tonight. This one has more womanly charm than the young beauty."

One of the blond-haired guys said, "What kind of taste do you have? This girl is way inferior to the pretty girl. She's nowhere near as beautiful as her."

"Stop talking nonsense, I mean she's more feminine," the blond guy who got kicked said angrily.

Chen Shi shouted, "Shut your dog mouths and wait for the police to handle this."

The blond guy who got kicked yelled, "Damn it, trying to act tough in front of me! Brothers, beat him up!"

As he spoke, he swung his fist at Chen Shi, who dodged to the side, grabbed Huang Mao's hand, and twisted his fingers, causing Huang Mao to scream in pain.

Seeing that Chen Shi was not someone to be trifled with, the three blond-haired men took out daggers from their bodies.

They surrounded Chen Shi. Seeing that the blond-haired man was carrying a dagger, Shen Xiaorong ran into the movie theater, grabbed a stool, rushed out, and stood next to Chen Shi: "Brother, let me help you."

Chen Shi remained calm, staring at the knives in the hands of the three blond-haired men: "Get out of here, hide yourselves. Have you forgotten that I used to be a policeman? Three petty thieves, no match for me."

Chen Shi's hand was throbbing with pain, and he was sweating profusely. He shouted, "Brothers, stab him to death and avenge me!"

Jiang Yiqiu was terrified and immediately called the police.

The boy also ran into the movie theater, carried out a stool, and was surrounded by people.

A blond-haired man lunged at Chen Shi, who quickly kicked him away. Just as Chen Shi was about to kick the dagger out of the man's hand, Shen Xiaorong grabbed a stool and smashed it against the blond-haired man's arm.

The blond-haired man was hit, and the dagger fell to the ground. Shen Xiaorong quickly picked it up.

Chen Shi gave Shen Xiaorong an approving look.

At that moment, a policeman arrived with two auxiliary police officers.

The policeman shouted, "What are you doing? Put down the knife!"

Upon seeing the police, the two blond-haired men pushed through the crowd and ran away. Two auxiliary police officers behind the officers grabbed them and pinned them to the ground.

Jiang Yiqiu stepped forward and said to the police: "I am Jiang Yiqiu, the executive vice principal of No. 1 Middle School."

She looked at Shen Xiaorong and the boy: "These two are students from our school. They were robbed by four blond-haired boys. We saw them and tried to stop them, but they pulled out daggers and attacked us."

This policeman was a new recruit from the Donghai Public Security University. He didn't recognize Chen Shi, but after glancing at him, he figured he must also be a policeman, since his posture was different from that of ordinary people.

Seeing that they were students and the principal of No. 1 Middle School, he took out a walkie-talkie and said: "Attention, there is a robbery in the mall. Catch two of them. They are carrying daggers and are easy to identify. Their hair is dyed yellow. Block the mall exit."

The police officer looked at Jiang Yiqiu and said, "Principal Jiang, please come with me to the police station to give your statements."

Chen Shi had been away from the Public Security Bureau for almost two years. This was his first time returning. Several of the officers on duty tonight recognized him and greeted him with smiles.

Zhang Dao, deputy captain of the Public Security Management Brigade, rushed over as soon as he learned that Chen Shi had come to the brigade.

Upon arriving at the interrogation room, he strode forward and extended his hand: "Director Chen, what brings you here? You didn't even tell me you were coming. I was waiting for you at the door."

Chen Shi stood up and shook Zhang Dao's hand: "Captain Zhang, I'm here to give my statement."

Zhang Dao looked at the police officer, who quickly explained what had happened.

Zhang Dao asked in a deep voice, "Have you caught the two who escaped?"

The police officer quickly said, "We've got him!"

Zhang Dao looked at Chen Shi: "Director Chen, please come and sit in my office."

Chen Shi followed Zhang Dao to his office. Wang Tao, having learned that Chen Shi had come to the Public Security Management Brigade, rushed over from home.

Upon arriving at Zhang Dao's office, he extended his hand: "Director Chen."

Chen Shi grasped Wang Tao's hand: "Why did you rush over so late at night? It's just a small matter."

Wang Tao said with a smile, "Director Chen, we all missed you when you were transferred from the Public Security Bureau. When we heard that you were coming to the Public Security Management Brigade, I rushed over."

Wang Tao, having already learned what had happened, asked, "Director Chen, should this be prosecuted as robbery?"

"Alright, these four punks are arrogant and ignorant. Interrogate them, and if there are no other crimes, detain them for fifteen days for disturbing public order. Teach them a lesson."

Chen Shi didn't want to make a big fuss about it.

Wang Tao repeatedly agreed.