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

Chen Shi decided to help Wang Jianming because he felt that Wang Jianming was not a bad person at heart, had some ability, and was obedient.

In the afternoon, Chen Shi personally went to Qin Xiaoming's office.

Secretary Qin

Upon seeing that it was Chen Shi, Qin Xiaoming stood up to greet him: "County Chief Chen, please sit down. You can just make a phone call if you need anything; there's no need to trouble yourself to come all this way."

"Secretary Qin, you are my leader, and I need to report to you personally if there are any issues."

Chen Shi sat down, and Qin Xiaoming poured him a cup of tea.

Chen Shi asked, "Secretary Qin, are you free tonight?"

Qin Xiaoming looked at Chen Shi: "County Magistrate Chen, is something the matter?"

"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to invite you for a couple of drinks."

Qin Xiaoming thought for a moment: "I don't have anything planned for tonight, let's have a couple of drinks together."

"Thank you, Secretary Qin."

Chen Shi chatted with Qin Xiaoming for a few minutes before leaving the office.

Back in his office, he called Wang Jianming and asked him to arrange dinner for that evening.

Wang Jianming inquired about Qin Xiaoming's preferences and went to Lao Huang's farmhouse in advance to wait for him, arranging a private room and ordering the dishes.

After Chen Shi finished get off work, he asked Yang Bin to drive to Lao Huang's farmhouse. As soon as the car stopped, Wang Jianming ran up and opened the car door.

"Former Boss"

Chen Shi got out of the car: "Is everything arranged?"

"It's all arranged," Wang Jianming said with a smile.

When Lao Huang learned that Chen Shi had arrived, he hurried out to greet him. However, Chen Shi did not enter the hall, as if he was waiting for someone.

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Chen Shi greeted Lao Huang with a smile.

Are you waiting for someone?

Chen Shi nodded, and Lao Huang called the waiter to bring chairs for Chen Shi and Wang Jianming to sit on.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Qin Xiaoming's car drove into the farmhouse. As soon as the car stopped, Wang Jianming ran up and opened the car door.

Secretary Qin

Qin Xiaoming came out, somewhat surprised: "Director Wang."

Chen Shi walked over and said, "Secretary Qin, please come in."

Qin Xiaoming immediately knew what was going on: the position of Party Working Committee Secretary of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office was vacant, and many people were trying to get his help.

"Chen County Magistrate, Director Wang, please."

The three entered the private room. Wang Jianming pulled out a chair, Qin Xiaoming sat down, and Chen Shi sat to his left.

Wang Jianming called the waiter to serve the dishes. He brought a bottle of good wine, opened it, and poured some for Qin Xiaoming and Chen Shi.

Old Huang carried in a bowl of fish soup: "Secretary Qin, County Chief Chen, Director Wang, let me serve you a bowl."

Wang Jianming stood up: "Old Huang, I can do it."

Qin Xiaoming knew about Lao Huang's relationship with the former provincial party secretary, so he greeted him with a smile.

Old Huang saw Wang Jianming serving soup to Qin Xiaoming and Chen Shi, and then left the private room.

Qin Xiaoming was pleased to see that all the dishes were his favorites; this was a subordinate's way of showing respect to his leader.

The three ate and chatted, with Wang Jianming constantly toasting Qin Xiaoming and Chen Shi.

After drinking for a while, Chen Shi put down his glass and said, "Secretary Qin, the position of Party Committee Secretary of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office is vacant. I wonder if there is a suitable candidate?"

Qin Xiaoming took a sip of fish soup and put down the bowl: "Secretary Zhang asked the Organization Department to recommend suitable candidates; there are many people eyeing this position."

"It's good that the candidate hasn't been decided yet," Chen Shi said. "Secretary Qin, Director Wang has always been diligent and conscientious in Zhongshan Subdistrict Office and has performed very well. The organization can consider him as a candidate for Party Committee Secretary."

Chen Shi was recommending Wang Jianming to Qin Xiaoming, and this favor was something Chen Shi owed Qin Xiaoming.

Qin Xiaoming said, "Director Wang is indeed a suitable candidate for Party Committee Secretary, and I will recommend him to Secretary Zhang."

Wang Jianming quickly said, "Thank you, Secretary Qin."

Qin Xiaoming looked at Wang Jianming: "Director Wang, you should thank County Chief Chen."

Wang Jianming was somewhat excited and raised his glass: "Thank you both for your guidance. I'd like to toast you both."

Chen Shi and Qin Xiaoming raised their glasses and clinked them together with Wang Jianming's. Wang Jianming then said, "I'll drink this. Please, leaders, feel free to drink as you please."

Wang Jianming had drunk quite a bit tonight. Chen Shi and Wang Jianming saw Qin Xiaoming off. Wang Jianming said, "Old leader, I didn't know Secretary Qin's preferences, so I didn't dare to give him a gift. Do you think I should give Secretary Qin something?"

Chen Shi looked at Wang Jianming, whose face was flushed: "Jianming, this isn't your first time working in the system. Make your own decisions."

Wang Jianming quickly opened the car door, and Chen Shi got in and drove away.

Whether or not a leader accepts gifts is their business, but you must give them yourself.

When Wang Jianming returned home, it was empty. His wife had always wanted to be transferred to the county town, but he disagreed. If she were transferred to the county town, he would suffer the consequences.

Being alone is like being single; you can do whatever you want without any restrictions.

My phone rang, and when I picked it up, I saw it was Xu Linlin calling.

"Jianming, I've booked a room for you at the hotel. I miss you."

"Didn't I tell you not to contact me during this period? The position of Party Committee Secretary is vacant; this is my only chance. I need to be careful about the impact, don't you understand?"

Wang Jianming's voice was stern, and Xu Linlin said with a wronged look, "I know, but you have to promise me that when you become the secretary, you will transfer me to Zhongshan Subdistrict Office to serve as the director of the Party and Government Office."

Wang Jianming said irritably, "With our kind of relationship, we need to be careful to avoid suspicion. As the director of the Party and Government Office, being together every day makes it easy for people to notice..."

Before Wang Jianming could finish speaking, Xu Linlin pouted and said, "I don't care, I want to work for the Zhongshan Subdistrict Office and become a leader."

Wang Jianming thought for a moment and decided not to let Xu Linlin cause trouble at this time. He said in a deep voice, "When I become the Party Secretary, I will transfer you to the Civil Affairs Office as the Director."

Xu Linlin then stopped making a scene and hung up the phone.

The next day, Qin Xiaoming spoke with Huang Xin and recommended Wang Jianming, asking the Organization Department to investigate him.

The Organization Department investigated Wang Jianming for a week and found no problems, so they formally recommended him to Zhang Xiangdong.

Zhang Xiangdong asked Qin Xiaoming, who then praised Wang Jianming highly.

Wang Jianming was tentatively selected as the Party Committee Secretary of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office. Zhang Xiangdong asked Zhang Kaizhi for his opinion, but Zhang Kaizhi strongly opposed it and recommended Zhao Yongde, the Director of the Transportation Bureau, to serve as the Party Committee Secretary.

Zhang Xiangdong made concessions, appointing Zhao Yongde as the director of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office, Liu Feng, the deputy director of the County Party Committee Office, as the director of the Transportation Bureau, and Xu Mo as the deputy director of the County Party Committee Office.

The Standing Committee voted to appoint Wang Jianming as Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office, Zhao Yongde as Director of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office, Liu Feng as Director of the Transportation Bureau, and Xu Mo as Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office.

After the public announcement period ended, Wang Jianming successfully became the head of Zhongshan Subdistrict Office.

When Chen Shi got home from get off work, Jiang Yiqiu returned from training and was tidying up his clothes in his room. Chen Shi saw two bottles of wine on the table and asked, "Yiqiu, who sent these wines?"

"Wang Jianming's driver said that Wang Jianming asked him to deliver the wine. He left the wine and left. I told him to take it back, but he just ran away."

Chen Shi sat down, opened two bottles of wine, which contained not only wine but also cash, totaling two or three hundred thousand yuan.

Wang Jianming has fallen back into his old ways, resorting to these underhanded tactics.

Chen Shi took out his phone and called Wang Jianming.

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"Wang Jianming, when will you ever get rid of this problem? I recommended you because I think you are capable and competent for the position of secretary, not because I want any benefits from you."

"Now have your driver come over and take these things away from me."

Wang Jianming said with a forced smile, "County Chief Chen, it's just two bottles of wine, a small token of my respect for you."

"Just two bottles of wine? I didn't see any wine, there's plenty of money inside. Don't waste my breath, you have ten minutes to come and take it."

Seeing that Chen Shi was angry, Wang Jianming quickly said, "I'll have the driver come and take it away right away."