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

Ma Guoliang's hostility towards Chen Shi did not diminish. If looks could kill, Chen Shi would have died countless times.

Chen Shi's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I am not your political enemy, nor will I consider you an opponent. You are not worthy."

Ma Guoliang was furious and clenched his fists. Chen Shi continued, "To tell you the truth, I am one of County Chief Liu's men. I'm only here at the police station to gain some grassroots experience. In a few years, I'll be transferred back to the county and at least become the director of some bureau."

Ma Guoliang was skeptical. Given Chen Shi's qualifications, he would not have been promoted to deputy director if not for County Chief Liu's appreciation.

Chen Shi looked at Ma Guoliang: "You waited twenty years for the position of deputy director, but I got it easily after only six months at the police station. That says it all."

It's like killing someone by destroying their spirit. Ma Guoliang was seething with hatred and wanted to kill Chen Shi, but he was helpless.

"What exactly do you want?" Ma Guoliang roared in a low voice.

Give someone despair, then give them hope, and they will learn to be grateful.

Chen Shi was telling Ma Guoliang, "Killing you is easier than crushing an ant for me. You better behave yourself."

Chen Shi smiled and said, "I'm here to help you."

Ma Guoliang thought he had misheard: "You'll help me?"

"Only I can help you."

Ma Guoliang was powerless and desperate; this was his fate.

He asked, "Why should you help me?"

Chen Shi stared at Ma Guoliang: "You still have value to me. I have no connections in the police station, which is why I'm helping you."

Seeing that Chen Shi was not being insincere or making empty promises, Ma Guoliang felt much more at ease.

No one helps you for no reason. There must be a reason for helping you. The worst thing is that you don't know why they helped you, and you become a scapegoat without even knowing how you died.

"What can you offer to help me?"

Chen Shi cursed inwardly, "You old fox, it's no use just making empty promises. You won't act until you see the benefits. Do you think you'll listen to me if I don't give you some sweetness?"

"I'm planning to make personnel adjustments at the police station, setting up three groups: logistics, administration, and security. The deputy director will have three group leaders under him, and I recommend you to be the leader of the security group."

This is a leadership position within the police station, but it's still a leadership position. When it comes to promoting someone to deputy director, the three team leaders will definitely be the first to be recommended.

Chen Shi took out a personnel adjustment plan from his briefcase and placed it in front of Ma Guoliang.

"Look, there's no problem. Sign it. The head of the logistics group recommended Zhang Youcai, and he's already signed. The head of the administration group recommended Xu Linlin, and she also agrees to the personnel adjustment. Now all that's left is for you, the head of the security group, to sign."

Looking at the personnel adjustment plan, Ma Guoliang's mind raced. In reality, the personnel adjustment didn't involve any changes; it was just giving everyone a formal title.

Once Wang Jianming signs, and then Chen Shi, the deputy director, signs, Wang Jianming has no choice but to agree.

Besides, it doesn't affect Wang Jianming much. Xu Linlin in the administrative office has always been his person, and he himself is also his person. The logistics team is left to Chen Shi to manage, so this personnel adjustment doesn't take away his power.

Ma Guoliang looked at Chen Shi with newfound respect. This kid was quite resourceful; he had helped him get a position as the head of the security team, so if he were to mess with him, it would be his own fault.

With the personnel adjustment plan approved, his prestige at the police station was established, and he secured his position as deputy director.

But he had no choice but to sign it. If he didn't, he would be ungrateful, and Chen Shi would quickly find someone to replace him.

No one is irreplaceable. Once someone else becomes the head of the security team, you become an outsider. Wang Jianming won't even look at you anymore and will discard you like trash.

As Chen Shi said, a leader uses you because you have value to them.

Ma Guoliang gritted his teeth and chose to cooperate with Chen Shi. This team leader was, after all, a leader with some power in the police station, which was better than nothing.

Chen Shi saw through Ma Guoliang's thoughts; he meant Ma Guoliang agreed to reconcile. Chen Shi took out a pen from his briefcase and handed it to Ma Guoliang to sign.

Ma Guoliang glanced at Chen Shi with a complicated expression before taking the pen.

Chen Shi is so young, he certainly won't stay in the position of deputy director for long. With County Chief Liu's support, he's definitely going to be a section-level cadre. There's no need for me to offend a future section-level cadre.

On second thought, Chen Shi's promotion meant that there was still hope for his position as deputy director.

Of the three group leaders, Zhang Youcai is over fifty and will retire in a few years. Xu Linlin is a woman, and the other two are no match for her.

He signed his name on the personnel reshuffle document.

From that moment on, his seeking reconciliation was also a way of bowing down to Chen Shi, and even more so, a form of submission.

After signing the document, Ma Guoliang respectfully handed the personnel adjustment plan to Chen Shi.

A true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm. If he chooses to reconcile, he must lower his stance. No matter how young the other person is, from this moment on, he is his leader.

Chen Shi didn't answer, but stared at Ma Guoliang instead.

Ma Guoliang forced a smile, but it looked incredibly awkward.

"Director Chen, I've signed it."

Chen Shi then accepted the personnel adjustment plan with satisfaction.

"Old Ma, are you in the mood for a couple of drinks now?"

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Ma Guoliang raised his glass: "Chief, I'd like to toast you."

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

They clinked glasses, chatted and laughed, as if the unpleasantness from before had never happened.

After they had finished their meal, the two got up to leave. Chen Shi was about to pay the bill when Ma Guoliang stopped him, saying with a smile, "Chief, how can I let you pay the bill? It's on me."

You're smart enough to let your boss pay for your meal; that's disrespectful.

Disrespecting your superiors can have serious consequences.

Chen Shi returned to Wang Yanhong's rented room, put down the official documents in his hand, and was in a good mood.

With Ma Guoliang on board, I can say I'm secure in my position as deputy director.

When Wang Yanhong saw him return with a ruddy complexion, she asked, "Chen Shi, you went drinking again?"

"When I first became the deputy director, I was invited to dinner by many people. I couldn't refuse, so I had no choice but to go and have a couple of drinks."

Wang Yanhong was wearing pajamas, and her figure was curvaceous. Chen Shi pulled Wang Yanhong into his arms.

Smelling the strong smell of alcohol on Chen Shi, Wang Yanhong said coquettishly, "Go take a shower, I'll wait for you in bed."

Chen Shi whispered in Wang Yanhong's ear, "Come shower with me, let's take a bath together."

"No, you bad person, you're going to do something bad again."

Chen Shi blew a breath into her ear, and Wang Yanhong felt a tingling sensation all over her body, collapsing limply into Chen Shi's arms.

"Let me give you a good wash."

Wang Yanhong tried to struggle, but said weakly, "I've already washed."

"It's been washed, now wash it again."

Chen Shi's fiery lips pressed down on her, kissing Wang Yanhong until she was almost suffocating before he finally let her go.

Wang Yanhong tried to break free from Chen Shi's embrace, but Chen Shi picked her up and carried her into the bathroom.

I don't know when, but my pajamas were left at the bathroom door.

The sound of running water and Wang Yanhong's soft moans came from the bathroom.

Chen Shi's clothes were thrown out one by one.

Wang Yanhong begged for mercy, "No, I can't take it anymore. You've made me so uncomfortable that I can't get out of bed. I have class tomorrow."

Both of them were soaking wet. Chen Shi whispered in Wang Yanhong's ear, "I'll ask for leave for you tomorrow. We have to give your principal face."

The two engaged in a passionate battle in the bathroom. Wang Yanhong was unable to leave and had to be carried out.