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

Seeing Chen Shisheng so angry, Jiang Yiqiu came out.

"Getting angry is bad for your health. Just tell him to come and take it back."

Seeing that Jiang Yiqiu hadn't cooked, Chen Shi asked, "What are you doing in your room?"

"I went for a month of training, and during that month, you didn't wash your clothes at all. They're piled up like a small mountain in the corner of your room."

Chen Shi said, "We're both busy with work, so we'll hire a nanny."

"Why would the two of us need a nanny? We can hire one when we have a child."

"Cook the food first, do the laundry later."

"You haven't cooked a single meal during the month I've been away for training. There's no food at home, and it's too much trouble to go grocery shopping. Let's eat out later."

Jiang Yiqiu went inside, gathered the clothes, and put them in the washing machine. She hand-washed Chen Shi's underwear and shoes before putting them in the washing machine, feeling that shoes had too many bacteria that would remain in the machine and then transfer to the clothes, potentially causing infection.

"Are you hungry? I bought some bread. Eat some first, I'll be done washing up in a minute," Jiang Yiqiu reminded Chen Shi.

There was a knock on the door, and Chen Shi stood up to open it.

Upon opening the door, a middle-aged man stood in the doorway and whispered, "County Chief Chen, I'm Secretary Wang's driver. I've come to pick up some things."

Chen Shi said sternly, "Take your things away."

Chen Shi took out the two bottles of wine and handed them to the driver. The driver took them, not daring to look at Chen Shi, and quickly left.

In the two months since Chen Shi took office, he has done nothing but familiarize himself with the county government's procedures and how to be a qualified executive deputy county head.

The provincial party school started on September 3rd, and Chen Shi had a class on September 5th. This was the first time he had attended a class in half a year.

On the first day of class, almost everyone came. Chen Shi sat with Ding Yi, Zhao Li, Xiao Xiao, and Qian Liang. Huang Xin also came to class, as did the class monitor, Bai Dajiang.

Many people had tried to woo Huang Xin, but she ignored them completely, which hurt their self-esteem. The people sitting here are all important figures in their own communities, usually fawned over, but to Huang Xin, they are nothing, so no one bothers to bother with her.

General Bai also gave up pursuing Huang Xin. He found out that Huang Xin's uncle was the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee and Xiao Chong's chief steward. Xiao Chong, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, was a cut above ordinary Municipal Party Committee Secretaries and was also a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee. If he wanted to get rid of him, it would only take a word.

Smart people weigh the pros and cons before acting. General Bai has no shortage of beautiful women around him, so there's no need for him to provoke Huang Xin.

Chen Shi learned a lesson from Huang Xin: a woman who is beautiful needs someone to protect her, otherwise, it will be a disaster. Too many people will covet her, and she will be unable to guard against them.

Huang Xin glanced at Chen Shi. He had finally come to class. In the past six months, Huang Xin had tried to take the initiative to find Chen Shi. She had no feelings for other men, but with Chen Shi, she felt the desire a woman has for a man.

Ding Yi whispered, "Brother, you've been promoted again in just six months. Congratulations!"

"Director Ding, you have a bright future ahead of you working under Director Zhao. Please take good care of me in the future."

"I'm almost forty and I've only just reached the level of a full division chief. My power is nowhere near that of a deputy division chief like you. You're only thirty and you're already a deputy division chief. When I get to my age, I'll be at least a deputy director-general level. We'll all be relying on you."

Zhao Ligang was promoted to head of the Cadre Section of the Organization Department of the Yizhou Municipal Party Committee, a position equivalent to a full section chief. This position is higher than that of a division chief in most departments.

Qian Liang added, "Chen County and Zhao Ke are important figures we will need to rely on in the future, so don't forget about us."

Zhao Li said, "Don't be modest. You are all the leaders' favorites. You get promoted faster than you can fly. Chen Xian and I can only work step by step. We can't compare to you. We will have to rely on you in the future."

Chen Shi and his four friends came from different government departments and had no competitive relationship, which is why they became friends.

Friends who become competitors can become the most deadly enemies.

The two classes ended quickly, and everyone had to leave because of other things. There were two more classes tomorrow morning, and Chen Shi wanted to wait until after the morning classes before going back.

Huang Xin usually walks very fast and leaves immediately after class, but this time she walked at the back.

Only after everyone had left did she get up and walk out of the classroom.

Chen Shi walked ahead, and seeing Huang Xin behind him, he slowed down.

Huang Xin approached, and Chen Shi asked, "Minister Huang, are we going back?"

"Are you going back?" Huang Xin asked in return.

"I have two classes tomorrow morning, I'll go back after class."

Me too.

Chen Shi looked at Huang Xin. It had been a long time since he had seen Huang Xin up close. Her face was truly beautiful, without any flaws.

With such a great figure, countless men have designs on her.

"Is it polite to stare at me like that?"

Chen Shi looked away, gave an awkward smile. His only flaw was that he was too aloof. If he had Wang Yanhong's gentleness, he would be perfect.

"Which hotel are you staying at?" Chen Shi asked.

"If I tell you which hotel I'm staying at, will you come looking for me?"

Chen Shi nodded: "I live in the room next to yours, so I climbed out the window to find you."

"Let's go, I'll treat you to steak."

Chen Shi was surprised that Huang Xin would invite him to dinner: "It's rare for Minister Huang to treat us."

"Don't call me Minister Huang, this isn't the county committee. Call me by my name."

Chen Shi was completely confused. Why was Huang Xin suddenly being so nice to him?

Chen Shi felt awkward calling out "Huang Xin".

Huang Xin said, "Is my name really that hard to pronounce?"

"You'll get used to it once you do."

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Yang Bin was waiting. Huang Xin glanced at Chen Shi and asked, "From now on, when you come to the Party School for classes, can you drive yourself?"

"You didn't bring a driver?" Chen Shi asked.

"I drove here myself."

Chen Shi instantly understood Huang Xin's meaning: not bringing a driver would make it easier for the two of them to go on a date.

Huang Xin sent Chen Shi a message: "Come here, don't bring a driver, take a taxi yourself."

Huang Xin drove away, and Chen Shi walked up to Yang Bin: "Yang Bin, I have a dinner engagement tonight. Find a place to stay by yourself. After you finish two classes tomorrow morning, we'll go back at noon."

Yang Bin was not a talkative person and strictly followed Chen Shi's orders.

Chen Shi walked out of the Party School, hailed a taxi at the entrance, and went to the address Huang Xin had given him.

Upon arriving at the location, a Western restaurant, Chen Shi went inside. He didn't see Huang Xin on the first floor, but went up to the second floor and saw Huang Xin sitting by the window. Chen Shi walked over to her.

Chen Shi sat down opposite Huang Xin, who handed him the menu: "I've already ordered mine, you can order yours yourself."

Chen Shi called the waiter over and ordered steak and spaghetti.

Huang Xin only ordered one steak and ate it in small bites.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Huang Xin, have you fallen for me? Too bad, I'm married. You have no chance."

Huang Xin rolled her eyes at Chen Shi: "Don't flatter yourself, I just like your body."

Chen Shi was shocked. What kind of lewd words were those? Had he become a gigolo?