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

Chen Shi and Li Hong went to a sauna, where they were very open with each other, and their relationship progressed further.

After relaxing with a massage, the two chatted for a while before Chen Shi went back to his room to rest.

The next morning, Wang Jianming went to call Chen Shi, only to find that he hadn't returned. He was very annoyed, thinking that the kid was increasingly disregarding him.

He doesn't come home at night and doesn't even inform his boss beforehand.

I called Chen Shi, who was having breakfast with Li Hong.

Upon answering the phone, he heard Wang Jianming's somber voice: "Chief Chen, where are you?"

After giving the address, Chen Shi added, "Officer Wang, could you please drive over and pick me up? It would save me the trouble of taking a taxi."

Wang Jianming was furious. What kind of nonsense is this? I am the director, and you are the deputy director. You don't act like a leader at all, actually asking me to pick you up.

Thinking of Chen Shi leaving in a car with Zhang Xiangdong yesterday, the raging anger instantly subsided. After all, that's what happens when someone has a powerful background.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine."

After having breakfast with Li Hong, Chen Shi left. Li Hong was going to Mingzhou. Otherwise, how could Chen Shi miss such a good opportunity to be alone with his leader and get closer to him?

They took the town government's car back to town, while Wang Jianming drove back himself.

The town government's car stopped in front of Li Hong, and Wang Jianming arrived in a police car, getting out with a gloomy expression.

Upon seeing Li Hong, his gloomy face immediately lit up with a smile, and he jogged over, saying, "Mayor Li, you're here too!"

"Wang Suo, it's time to go back to Fushan Town."

"Um"

As Chen Shi watched, he noticed that people within the system always had two faces. Wang Jianming's fawning manner was even more radiant than when he saw his own father.

The driver tried to open the car door, but Wang Jianming opened it first.

Li Hong got into the car and said to Chen Shi, "Chen Shi, when you get back to town, come to my office. I have two packets of good tea; I'll give you one."

"Thank you, Li Zhen."

Watching the town government's car leave, Wang Jianming was completely bewildered. When did Chen Shi become so close to Li Hong?

People usually give tea to their superiors, but you're the one getting tea from your superiors? I've never seen anything like it before.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Director Wang, I had a few too many drinks with Director Zhang and Town Chief Li last night. There are some vacant rooms at the town government, and Town Chief Li invited me to come and stay. I forgot to tell you."

Wang Jianming smiled broadly: "It's alright, accompanying the leaders is also part of the job."

Chen Shi stepped forward and opened the car door.

Wang Jianming waved his hand: "I get carsick, so I'll sit in the passenger seat."

Chen Shi smiled as he got into the car. "You're not carsick, you're just too scared to have me as your driver."

Chen Shi drove back to Fushan Town.

Wang Jianming now deeply understands that having a powerful figure under his command is definitely not a good thing.

"Chief Chen, regarding the deployment of personnel to apprehend criminals in Fushan Town, Director Zhang said to follow your plan and that you are fully in charge of this matter."

Chen Shi sneered inwardly. This guy was afraid of taking responsibility. You know, the higher the waves, the more expensive the fish.

Risk and opportunity are equal. If you want a smooth and easy promotion, dream on. Such a good thing doesn't come your way.

"Okay, I'll take care of the deployment to apprehend the criminals."

"I had dinner with Director Zhang last night and asked for 500,000 yuan for key surveillance purposes. Director Zhang emphasized that the funds should be used for their designated purpose."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianming thought, "Good lad, why didn't you say so earlier? For this 500,000, I can't let you be responsible for it all by yourself."

But once the words are spoken, a leader's word must be kept; otherwise, how can he maintain his authority in front of his subordinates?

From now on, who will take you seriously when you speak?

"Director Chen, have the finance department agreed to process the 500,000 bureau signatures?"

Wang Jianming knew very well that once the leader signed it, those below had no choice but to obediently follow it and stop dreaming.

He had given the head of the finance department a lot of gifts, and the annual budget of 300,000 yuan was delayed by one or two months.

No matter how much influence you have, Chen Shi, it won't matter in front of the head of the finance department.

"It will arrive in your account within a week at most."

Wang Jianming looked incredulous. "Who do you think you are? This is money, not paper. Even if you were Zhang Xiangdong's biological son, the finance department might not transfer the money to you."

Chen Shi knew that Wang Jianming didn't believe him, so he had to act mysterious and keep him in the dark so that Wang would respect him.

Seeing Chen Shi's certainty that the 500,000 yuan would definitely arrive smoothly, let's not worry about whether it arrives or not, let's just share some of the benefits first.

"Chief Chen, our Fushan Town Police Station's office equipment hasn't been replaced in years. Could you take 200,000 yuan from your special fund to replace a batch of office equipment?"

"Sure, but Director Zhang emphasized that the funds must be used for their designated purpose. If they are used elsewhere, please inform Director Zhang."

Wang Jianming was very angry, but he didn't dare to show it. Being the head of this police station was really frustrating.

They are obsequious to their superiors, and they dare not lose their temper in front of their subordinates.

Calming herself down, she said with a composed expression, "Never mind what I said."

Chen sneered inwardly. Even if they needed to replace office equipment, he would have to do it himself and let the institute know who wanted the money.

If your subordinates are willing to follow you, it's because you can fight for their benefits. How can you let them go empty-handed?

You have to ask for the money yourself. If you're so capable, go ask for it yourself. Instead of pretending to be a good person here and offering to replace the police station's office equipment, why didn't you ask for the money to replace it all these years as the station chief?

The car was quiet. Wang Jianming was sulking. The two didn't say a word. When they got back to the police station, it was already past eleven o'clock.

Wang Jianming got out of the car and called Xu Linlin.

With nowhere to vent his anger, he roared, "Pass down the word: everyone, gather in the conference room at 2 PM for a meeting."

This is what impotent rage looks like. Chen Shi got out of the car, a smirk on his face, and left with a look of disdain.

When Xu Linlin received the call, she was puzzled. What was wrong? Why was she so angry? Was she at a meeting at the police station? Had something bad happened?

She called Chen Shi to inquire about the meeting. Chen Shi told her casually that it was nothing serious, just an A-level fugitive from Fushan Town.

After hanging up the phone, the notice was sent out, and a meeting was scheduled for 2 PM.

Xu Linlin arrived at Wang Jianming's office, did not knock, and pushed the door open to enter.

Wang Jianming was very unhappy, feeling that his authority was being challenged, that the police station was no longer his independent kingdom, and that he couldn't do anything about Chen Shi. Xu Linlin had just walked into a trap.

He roared, "Don't you know how to knock before entering? Get out!"

Xu Linlin had never seen Wang Jianming so angry with her before, and she was so frightened that she quickly retreated.

Most people vent their frustrations on people they know.

"Come in"

Xu Linlin turned around, walked into the office, and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? Why are you so angry?"

After a long pause, Wang Jianming said, "It's nothing, I'm just feeling uneasy."

"Did the leaders in the bureau criticize you?" Xu Linlin asked tentatively.

He doesn't mind being criticized by his superiors; he's used to it. But this is the first time he's been mistreated by his subordinates.

He was probably the first leader in the entire Chunyang County to suffer mistreatment from his subordinates.

This couldn't be said, because it would be shameful. Between feeling humiliated and being angry, he chose to feel humiliated.