In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Putting on his reading glasses, Chen Yanshi took out a diary from his room.

Upon opening it, a string of numbers was clearly written on it.

After entering the information into the phone, the call is connected.

The first time I called, no one answered.

Chen Yanshi was not discouraged and continued to make phone calls.

The call was answered on the second attempt.

"Old Battalion Commander, this is Chen Yanshi, Little Stone!"

An aged voice came through the phone.

"It's been almost twenty years, and you've finally decided to call me. Tell me, what happened?"

After a moment of silence, Chen Yanshi finally spoke.

"Old battalion commander, my son..."

A few minutes later, the old man on the phone sighed.

"I understand. Have you thought this through, Little Stone? I can only help you this once. Are you sure you only want to use it for this?"

"Old Battalion Commander, I'm sure!"

"Alright, wait for our notification..."

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.

Chen Hai, who had been holding his breath the whole time, finally spoke up and asked a question.

"Dad, who is this?"

"You don't need to worry about who it is. As long as this person agrees, things will definitely work out. It's a pity. I originally planned to use this person when you were promoted to the rank of director. Now... sigh!"

"It's all about timing and fate. It's better to use this favor now, who knows how many more years this old battalion commander can hold on?"

Shaking his head, Chen Yanshi felt somewhat disappointed.

He had mocked Zhao Lichun for almost half his life, but now he was even inferior to Zhao Lichun. Zhao Lichun could decide who to promote, while he still had to beg his former superiors.

Chen Yanshi gave Chen Hai a deep look and said, "This is your only chance. I've used up all my connections. You absolutely cannot make a mistake this time, and don't believe Hou Liangping's nonsense again!"

"Dad, I understand!"

Chen Hai nodded emphatically.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Office of the Secretary of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee.

Sha Ruijin was looking at the documents when his phone rang.

He picked it up and immediately stood up to answer the call.

"Hey, Dad!"

"Ruijin, how's work going lately? I'm calling to tell you something."

Sha Ruijin nodded emphatically.

"Dad, please speak, I'm listening!"

"Yes, that's right. A retired comrade called me just now and asked me to do him a small favor, and I agreed."

You know Chen Yanshi, right? He was one of the people who sponsored your education back then.

Upon hearing Chen Yanshi's name, Sha Ruijin's forehead began to sweat.

"Dad, I... I don't mean to disrespect the older comrades, it's just that Chen Yanshi has gone too far."

"I'm not blaming you for that. I know Chen Yanshi, he's like a stinking rock in a latrine, but I can't refuse this matter."

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin breathed a sigh of relief, and then cautiously inquired.

"Dad, what could be so important to you?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just that we're arranging a deputy director-level position for Chen Yanshi's son, that young comrade Chen Hai."

According to that person, we should try to get the Chen Yanshi family's opinion before making any arrangements..."

"I understand, Dad!"

"Okay, I understand. I only have one daughter, and all my political resources will ultimately be left to you. Although I've been a bit strict with you, it's all for your own good."

Take, for example, the collaboration with the Chung family.

"Going from governor to party secretary is a big leap. Now that you've gained some advantages, you have to get things done. You also need to get on the good side of the Zhong family's affairs."

"Okay, Dad, I understand. I've already started making arrangements for the Zhong family, it just takes some time."

"I'm glad you understand. I'll hang up now."

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin looked rather unpleasant. He had just mocked Chen Yanshi last time, and now he had to ask for the other party's opinion to make arrangements. It was infuriating!

Despite their reluctance, the matter still had to be done.

"Xiao Bai, give me Comrade Chen Yanshi's phone number."

As soon as Sha Ruijin spoke, Secretary Bai quickly gave him Chen Yanshi's contact information.

In the empty office, only the phone was ringing...

At Chen Yanshi's home, as his phone rang, Chen Yanshi gently picked it up and answered it on speakerphone.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, this is Sha Ruijin!"

"Oh, it's Secretary Sha!"

Both actors performed quite well, making it seem as if they had never had any conflict.

"Mr. Chen, how have you been lately? How's your recovery going?"

"Sigh, I'm just an old man, nothing special. I've been discharged from the hospital and am at home now. I can handle things gently, but I can't exert any force for the time being."

"I see, then the recovery is going very well!"

"It's alright, it's alright..."

"That's right, Mr. Chen. I think Comrade Chen Hai can't stay at home forever after being dismissed from his post. Although Comrade Chen Hai's private actions have a bad influence, his starting point was good."

Do you think Comrade Chen Hai has any intention of being reinstated? I'd like to hear your advice, Elder Chen!

"Sigh, what advice can I give? But my son Chen Hai is indeed a bit too impulsive. If he continues to work in the political and legal system, he'll probably make more mistakes. I do hope he can take charge of work in the government sector, but... it's a rare opportunity!"

Hearing this, Sha Ruijin was practically cursing. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was asking for an exorbitant amount.

The government officials also have to oversee the work; that means they are the top leaders of government agencies. Each radish has its own designated spot, and removing one radish means removing several others. The key is that these radishes aren't even their own; they can't just be pulled up whenever they want.

But remembering his father-in-law's instructions, Sha Ruijin finally agreed.

"Mr. Chen, I'll look into this issue more closely and give you an answer in a couple of days."

"Okay, my Hai Zi isn't in a hurry!"

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin felt that the trouble was endless and complicated. Transferring Chen Hai, who had been dismissed and given a major demerit in the political and legal system, to the government system required first consulting with Governor Liu, and secondly, Chen Luo, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, also needed to be put on hold.

If he were to be transferred to Jingzhou, Li Dakang, the municipal party secretary... well, Li Dakang had just accepted my favor, so I don't need to consider his opinion.

"Ugh! What a hassle!"

As Sha Ruijin was reflecting on this, Chen Luo also received a phone call.

"Hey, Mr. Xu, you just called me a few days ago, and you're already missing me again? When I come to Beijing in a while, I'll definitely have a good drink with you!"

"Go away, you brat! Drinking alcohol is like drinking water to me. I'm almost seventy years old, who can outdrink me!"

I'm calling you because I have some good news.

I was just saying I'd ask Vice President Hu for his opinion, but he was initially reluctant to agree.

Just now, Vice President Hu called me. It seems that his father knows Chen Yanshi from your Handong.

Chen Yanshi wants to help his son Chen Hai transfer his job. He is currently in the political and legal system. You are the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. If you don't agree, who would dare to mess around?

"Tsk tsk, I must say you're really lucky, kid. Vice President Hu said that as long as you help his father repay Chen Yanshi's favor, he'll be willing to help with the appointment as the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City. It's basically a sure thing!"

"Like a pillow delivered just when you're sleepy? Mr. Xu, I understand!"

"Okay, I'll hang up then. It's up to you!"