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

Chen Shi and Xu Ping'an followed the waiter to the private room. Chen Shi offered Xu Ping'an the seat of honor, but Xu Ping'an declined and insisted that Chen Shi sit instead.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Then neither of us will sit."

"OK"

The two sat down. Chen Shi knew Xu Ping'an's taste; he loved spicy food and ordered only spicy dishes.

Xu Pingan stood up: "Give me the car keys."

Chen Shi didn't ask him what he wanted to do, and handed the car keys to Xu Ping'an.

A short while later, Xu Pingan returned, carrying a bottle of fine wine.

"Ping An, what are you doing? I promised to treat you tonight, why did you go and buy alcohol?"

"Old classmate, this is something I brought from home. My uncle has too much alcohol, and he can't finish it all. I'm helping him get rid of it so it doesn't take up space."

Being a leader is great; endless cigarettes and fine wines. If that's what you say, then I won't hold back.

When I got on the bus, I didn't notice that Xu Pingan had brought alcohol.

Chen Shi quickly stood up, took the wine, opened it, and poured some for Xu Ping'an and himself.

The food was served quickly, and the two chatted about their funny experiences in college, bursting into laughter.

The best time of life is university. In elementary, middle, and high school, parents and teachers are very strict, and all you do is study.

Going to university is different; you escape your parents' clutches, and they can't control you even if they want to.

The teachers wouldn't care either; they'd let people do whatever they wanted, as long as it wasn't illegal.

When Chen Shi recalled those times, they were all carefree and happy.

Xu Pingan suddenly asked, "I remember you have a girlfriend, she's very pretty, but she's not from our school. Are you still dating her?"

We broke up.

Mentioning Qin Min still makes Chen Shi a little sad, after all, she was his first love and had always been very good to him.

It's impossible to forget her; she'll always be in my heart.

Xu Pingan almost shouted, "Breaking up is good! Now my cousin has a chance!"

Seeing that Chen Shi was somewhat sad, she immediately held back.

How could I be happy when my old classmate was sad? As a mature politician, I must also be saddened at this moment.

He sighed deeply, "I really regret not having a relationship in college. I only knew how to study and neglected my important matters."

I want to talk to you now, but I'm so busy every day that I simply don't have the time.

Furthermore, relationships that begin at work are rarely pure; many are just transactions, where the focus is on your background and future prospects, not on who you are as a person.

Chen Shi glanced at Xu Ping'an: "It's not impossible to have a pure love affair, but you have to give up your advantages and approach it as an ordinary person. Then the love will definitely be pure."

Xu Pingan shook his head: "No, if you treat yourself as an ordinary person, you'll find ordinary people too. It's meaningless. University is better; there's nothing mixed up there. The person who will like you is you as a person."

Wait a minute, have I gone off-topic? I need to bring Chen Shi back on track and introduce him to my cousin.

"Want to be in a relationship?"

"I've been talking about it."

"You've found another girlfriend?"

"yes"

Dude, you were all lovey-dovey just now, and then you turned around and found a girlfriend. You deserve an Oscar.

What does your girlfriend do?

Teachers at Fushan Town Central School

"Are her parents also teachers?"

Why is it the same question Li Hong asked? You two planned this together.

"No, her parents are farmers."

In Xu Ping'an's despair, hope was instantly ignited. Farming is good! You're just playing around; you definitely won't marry her. My cousin still has a chance. I'll wait and see if you two break up.

Chen Shi asked, "Ping An, what kind of person are you looking for? If you know anyone suitable, I can introduce you to someone."

"No need. I've been introduced to many people, but I haven't found the right one. If the person is suitable, their family background isn't. If their family background is suitable, the person isn't right either. It's hard to find someone."

"When you're looking for a wife, whether her family background is suitable or not doesn't really matter, right?"

"It has an impact, a significant one. We are pursuing a career in government, and our future father-in-law needs to be able to help us at least in our careers."

Finding a partner from an ordinary family will only drag you down and won't offer any help.

Chen Shi had a feeling that he was being targeted, but he had no evidence.

"It's indeed hard to find someone like that who can help you in your career. Your future father-in-law should at least be a section-level cadre and have real power."

Looking across the entire Chunyang County, there are very few families with daughters who are looking for boyfriends, and who hold a position at the level of section chief or above.

Xu Ping'an agreed with Chen Shi's statement and nodded.

Chen Shi jokingly said, "Ping An, your standards are too high. Be prepared to stay single forever."

"I'd rather be single than settle for less; if there's no suitable option, I'd rather stay single."

Chen Shi said with a mischievous grin, "You're not still a virgin, are you?"

Xu Pingan said in a serious tone, "My first time can only be given to my future wife, and her first time must also be given to me."

Chen Shi sighed, "We're doomed. Another requirement has been added: she has to be a virgin. By your standards, we'll have to go to kindergartens to look for her now."

Xu Ping'an didn't want to continue this topic. He wasn't lacking in women, but he lacked women who were both attractive and suitable for him.

"Let's not talk about this. Next time, bring your girlfriend up so I can meet her. You have high standards; she must be a great beauty."

"She has to be a beautiful woman."

The two raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank them down in one gulp.

The two chatted for a while longer, and after finishing their meal, they got up and left.

As Chen Shi was about to get into the car, Xu Ping'an called out, "Old classmate, don't drink and drive. As law enforcement officers, we can't break the law."

Chen Shi withdrew his outstretched hand and then opened the car door.

"Who said I was going to drive? I was just grabbing a pack of cigarettes."

After the two left the courtyard, Xu Ping'an asked, "Where do you live?"

"What, are you going back?"

"It's getting late, we should go back and rest."

Chen Shi glanced at his watch; it was only a little past nine.

"It's so early, how can you sleep if you go back? Come on, let me take you to a sauna, get a massage, and feel the soft, tender hands of a girl."

Xu Ping'an hesitated, wondering whether he should go or not, since he had never been completely naked in front of anyone before.

Chen Shi joked, "Ping An, you haven't been to a sauna yet, have you?"

Xu Pingan quickly denied it: "How could I not have washed it?"

"Let's go to the sauna."

Chen Shi hailed a taxi, picked up Xu Ping'an, and headed towards the Heaven on Earth.

When he got to the changing room, Xu Pingan felt very awkward. Even though he was facing a man, being completely naked made him feel very embarrassed.

Chen Shi was different; he had no psychological burden whatsoever and went to take a bath completely naked.

Xu Pingan struggled internally for a long time before finally mustering the courage to strip naked and go for a bath and sauna.

Chen Shi called a young and beautiful masseuse for a massage, and Xu Ping'an also called one. This was the first time he had been so close to a woman, and his whole body was tense.

Too nervous, the massage girl couldn't help but chuckle, giving him a look of disdain.

Chen Shi could tell at a glance that Xu Ping'an had never had a massage. Who would have thought that the deputy head of the political work department would be so conservative?

He didn't expose him, because that would make Xu Ping'an lose face.