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

Chen Shi asked Yang Bin to drive to Xinfulou, which was owned by Guo Ying, Ding Yi's sister-in-law. Since he was inviting Ding Yi to dinner, he naturally had to support Guo Ying's business.

Guo Ying seems to be General Bai's lover, but Chen Shi is not sure. He saw General Bai having dinner with Zhao Shouxin and Qin Min at Xinfu Restaurant before, so Guo Ying and General Bai definitely don't have a normal relationship. They must be having an affair.

Upon arriving at Xinfulou Restaurant, Chen Shi got out of the car. Just as he entered the lobby, Guo Ying swayed over, smiling and greeting him, "County Magistrate Chen, a warm welcome! Who are you inviting to dinner?"

Chen Shi looked at Guo Ying. Guo Ying had a pretty good figure; she had everything she should have, but nothing she shouldn't have. Her breasts looked like they were about to jump out.

At first glance, it doesn't look that great, but upon closer inspection, it's quite pretty and has a pleasing appearance over time.

Guo Ying chuckled, "County Chief Chen, if you keep staring at me like that, I'll get shy."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Boss Guo, are you trying to provoke me?"

"If County Chief Chen thinks it's provocation, then it's provocation."

"Does Boss Guo have a boyfriend?"

"Chen County wants to pursue her."

"I'm married," Chen Shi said, hurrying upstairs, with Guo Ying following behind.

"Chen County, how many people are there tonight?"

"Three, one private room."

Guo Ying pushed open the door to a private room: "County Chief Chen, how about this one?"

Chen Shi went inside, glanced around, and said, "Not bad, this is the only one."

Where will you stay in Chen County tonight?

I won't tell you.

Guo Ying chuckled: "Chen County is really something, are you afraid people will come looking for you at night?"

"I'm just afraid that if you come to me, I won't be able to resist your temptation."

Chen Shi lightly patted Guo Ying's plump buttocks.

Guo Ying slapped Chen Shi: "County Chief Chen, you're so wicked." She turned and walked out of the private room, giving Chen Shi a flirtatious wink.

After Guo Ying left, Chen Shi slapped himself a few times. He couldn't make mistakes. As a leader, the temptations outside were too great. If one's will wasn't strong, it would be easy to make mistakes.

When the waiter arrived, Chen Shi ordered dishes according to Ding Yi and Xiao Xiao's tastes and then sent a message to Ding Yi.

After waiting for half an hour, Ding Yi and Xiao Xiao arrived at the private room. Chen Shi stood up with a big smile on his face: "Director Ding, Section Chief Xiao, please have a seat."

Ding Yi said, "Director Xiao is very busy, with too many dinner engagements. I had to drag him here, and he has to go to another dinner engagement later."

This is to tell Chen Shi to speak quickly and stop dawdling; Xiao Xiao will leave after sitting for a while.

Chen Shi quickly opened the wine bottle and poured wine for Xiao Xiao and Ding Yi.

Xiao Xiao said, "Old Ding, you're too domineering. You pulled me into the car without even asking if I had time, and just brought me here."

"Chen County has come to Yizhou and will be staying for a while. We'll all get together again when we have time."

The meaning is very clear: you, Chen Shi, don't deserve enough face. I only came here out of respect for Ding.

Chen Shi thought to himself, "He used to be the head of the General Affairs Section, and he didn't seem to have any airs. Now that he's a deputy director, he's acting all high and mighty. My position as deputy director carries far more power than yours. We're not even in the same league."

With a smile on his face, he said, "Director Xiao, I am not familiar with Yizhou and I know nothing about it. I would like to ask you to show me the way."

As the waiter served the dishes, Chen Shi raised his glass and said, "Director Xiao, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

Xiao Xiao picked up her wine glass, and Chen Shi lowered his glass very low. The two clinked glasses.

Chen Shi drank the wine in one gulp, turned the glass upside down, and Xiao Xiao also drank the wine in her glass.

"Chen County, it's not that I didn't want to come, it's just that I've been too busy lately. I just arrived at the Fifth Comprehensive Division and I'm not familiar with it yet. I need to ask the seniors for guidance."

Chen Shi's heart sank. He was doomed. He wasn't familiar with the Fifth Division, let alone the Third Division.

Chen Shi looked at Ding Yi, wondering if Ding Yi had told him that he was asking for his help and reporting to Zhu Xiaoyong, and was deliberately making excuses to avoid it.

Chen Shi raised his wine glass to Ding Yi, and the two drank it down in one gulp.

Xiao Xiao glanced at her watch: "County Chief Chen, I'm sorry, I have plans later. I'll only be here for half an hour before I have to leave."

"It's enough that Director Xiao can sit for half an hour; I feel honored."

Chen Shi thought for a moment and decided to try: "Director Xiao, we are going to build a highway in Chunyang. The city has already approved it and it has been reported to the province. Governor Zhu is in charge of the Department of Transportation and also serves as the director of the Development and Reform Commission. I would like to report to him about the situation in Chunyang."

I'm not familiar with the provincial government, so I'd appreciate it if Director Xiao could help me think of a way to report the situation in Chunyang to Governor Zhu.

Xiao Xiao put down her chopsticks: "County Chief Chen, as I said before, I've just arrived at the Fifth Comprehensive Division and I'm not familiar with it at all."

The department serving Governor Zhu is the Third Comprehensive Division, but I don't know anyone there, so I can't really help them.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Director Xiao, if I need your help again in the future, I'll toast you."

Chen Shi picked up his wine glass, but Xiao Xiao waved his hand, saying, "My stomach isn't feeling well, County Chief Chen, we'll drink later."

Chen Shi knew that Xiao Xiao was saving her appetite for a dinner party later.

Ding Yi raised his glass: "County Chief Chen, let's have a drink."

The two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Ding started a conversation, telling a few dirty jokes, which made the three of them laugh out loud.

Xiao Xiao sat for a while, then stood up: "County Chief Chen, Old Ding, you two enjoy your drinks. I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Chen Shi stood up and saw Xiao Xiao out, and Ding Yi followed him out.

Xiao Xiao said, "Old Ding, you're the one who pulled me into the car. Your car and driver are being requisitioned. You'll have to run back yourself later; consider it exercise."

Chen Shi quickly said, "Director Xiao, let my driver take you there."

Just as Chen Shi was about to call Yang Bin, Xiao Xiao said, "No need, Lao Ding's driver is familiar with Yizhou, and I'm in a hurry."

"Old Xiao, I'll drop you off here and have my driver come back. You can take a taxi home later."

"Your driver has been requisitioned tonight, so take a taxi home yourself."

Xiao Xiao called the driver and drove away quickly.

Chen Shi and Ding Yi returned to the private room and sat down. Ding Yi said, "Xiao Xiao has just arrived at the Fifth Comprehensive Division and is not yet familiar with things. After a while, I will ask him if there is any way to introduce him to the director of the Third Comprehensive Division."

Chen Shi looked at Ding Yi: "Never mind, I'll think of another way."

Chen Shi and Ding Yi drank a bottle of wine and were almost drunk. When Ding Yi wanted to go home, Chen Shi asked Yang Bin to take Ding Yi home.

Back in the private room, Chen Shi lit a cigarette, took a few puffs, and wondered if he really had to go to Zhu Tong and ask him to take him to his house.

Chen Shi quickly dismissed the idea, deeming it unreliable.

Guo Ying wiggled her hips, pushed open the door to the private room, and walked in.

"Chen County, drinking alone is so boring. I'll have a few drinks with you."

"Your brother-in-law just left. I had the driver take him home. I'm leaving soon too. I won't drink anymore."

Drinking too much alcohol is bad for your health.

Guo Ying smiled and said, "Chen County Magistrate, you're so young, yet you already know about health preservation?"

Guo Ying poured herself a glass of wine and walked to Chen Shi's side: "County Magistrate Chen, let me have a drink with you."

Chen Shi could smell the perfume on Guo Ying, picked up his wine glass, clinked it with Guo Ying's, and drank it all in one gulp.

Guo Yingjiao chuckled: "That's right. When a man drinks with a woman, if they don't drink, there's no chance at all. But if they do drink, there are endless possibilities."

He tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.