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

Chen Shi and Wang Yanhong stayed at Xu Linlin's house until very late before going home.

In a family, regardless of gender, strength speaks volumes. Chen Shi was certain that Xu Linlin's husband knew about her affair with Wang Jianming.

He knew he dared not utter a word. He was a middle school dean of students, and he was only promoted with Wang Jianming's help. If Wang Jianming wanted to get rid of him, it would be easier than crushing an ant.

More importantly, Xu Linlin easily manipulated her husband. At home, she was the queen and treated her husband like a good-for-nothing.

A man who lacks ability should not marry a beautiful wife; Wu Dalang is a perfect example.

The next day at work, Chen Shi's two cousins ​​came to his office.

When Chen Shi's eldest cousin Chen Jianhua and second cousin Chen Jianyong learned that Chen Shi had become the deputy director of the police station, they couldn't wait to come and find him.

Chen Shi invited them to sit down, took out cigarettes and gave them to smoke, and also poured them a cup of tea.

Chen Jianhua, smoking a cigarette, said, "Xiao Shi, you became the deputy director without even saying a word. If we had known, we would have come looking for you much sooner."

What do you mean? You won't contact me anymore if I don't become the deputy director?

That's true. I've been back at the police station for almost a year, and I haven't seen you come looking for me.

Chen Jianyong chimed in, "Xiao Shi, not bad. You've only been out of school for two years and you've already become the deputy director. You might even become a bureau chief in the future."

Chen Shi asked, "Brothers, are you here in town on business?"

Chen Jianhua said, "We came to town specifically to find you."

Chen Shi guessed what it was about.

Chen Jianyong continued, "My brother's land was occupied by Xu Ruqing's family to build a house. When we went to reason with them, they refused to pay compensation. We even pried off a few bricks from their house. They called the police, but when the police came, they didn't do anything to their family. Instead, they arrested me, detained me for ten days, and made me pay three thousand yuan in compensation. It's really too much of a bullying."

Chen Jianhua said emotionally, "His family is just taking advantage of the fact that his cousin is the director of the finance office, bullying us because we have no one to rely on."

I get angry just thinking about it. I filed a lawsuit, hired a lawyer, spent 20,000 yuan on legal fees, and still lost the case.

The whole Qinghe Village is laughing at our family. Xiaoshi, now that you're the deputy director, you have to get back some face for your brother.

Chen Shi was speechless at his cousin. He had no ability but a lot of ambition. He lost everything in this matter. The other party suffered no loss, while he was detained, had to hire a lawyer, and spent so much money, all for nothing.

"The case wasn't lost; the plaintiff's case was dismissed because it was deemed invalid."

Chen Jianyong asked, "Xiao Shi, just tell me how to handle this. I'll listen to you."

He had learned his lesson before. When he went to help his older brother Chen Jianhua, he pried open Xu Ruqing's house and broke a few bricks. He was detained for ten days and fined three thousand yuan, but Chen Jianhua didn't give him a single penny of that money.

He grew angrier the more he thought about it. "I went to help you, and now that something's happened, you're not taking responsibility, but making me take the blame. What kind of nonsense is this?"

Even between brothers, accounts should be kept clear. He won't do such a foolish thing again; he'll just stand behind you and give you courage.

Chen Shi countered, "How do you want to handle this? Tell me your demands."

Chen Jianyong said, "I have only one request: arrest Xu Ruqing and detain her for ten days as well, to save face for the people of Qinghe Village and show them that I, Chen Jianyong, am not someone to be trifled with."

"They haven't broken the law, so what's the reason for arresting them?"

Chen Jianyong said with a wicked grin, "I've been keeping an eye on Xu Ruqing. Just last night, she stole a nest of chickens from Li Fugui's house."

"Is there any evidence?"

"No, I'm a witness. Search his house, and you'll find everything. We have both witnesses and physical evidence. Let's see what he has to say."

Chen Shi cautioned, "We must be realistic and pragmatic."

"I saw it with my own eyes, I can't just say things like that."

"Did you tell Fugui?"

"I told you, that coward doesn't dare to mess with Xu Ruqing. Last year, his horse ate two ears of corn from Xu Ruqing's yard, and Xu Ruqing slapped him twice, making him pay two hundred yuan in compensation. One hundred yuan per ear, that's too much of a bully to Fugui."

Xu Ruqing is no good either; he's a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong. He bullies those weaker than him in the village, and it's time to rid the people of this scourge.

Chen Shi called Ma Guoliang, who quickly arrived at the office.

"Chief Chen, you wanted to see me?"

"There's a major theft case in Qinghe Village. You will personally lead a team, with two police cars and several officers, to arrest the suspect."

Chen Shi looked at Chen Jianyong: "This is my cousin. He saw with his own eyes that the suspect stole a flock of chickens from my childhood friend's house. He will take you to the suspect's house to find the chickens."

Ma Guoliang instantly understood what was going on.

"Okay, I'll lead the team now and bring the thief back."

"Hey buddy, you go with Team Leader Ma."

Chen Jianyong stood up excitedly: "Okay!"

Xu Ruqing, let you experience what it's like to be detained.

Chen Jianyong left with Ma Guoliang.

Chen Shi looked at Chen Jianhua: "Brother, what are your demands?"

"Tear down his house and give me back my land."

"The police station can't handle this yet. Let me find someone from the Land and Resources Bureau and ask them first."

Having felt so frustrated for so long, Chen Jianhua said emotionally, "Xiao Shi, as long as you help my brother demolish his house, I'll pay any amount of money."

My elder brother doesn't care about money; he cares about his reputation. He wants to show the people of Qinghe Village that those who mess with him will not have a good ending.

Chen Shi knew that the land where Xu Ruqing's family was building their house had not been approved. It was farmland, and strictly speaking, no house could be built on it. Even if the house was built, it would be demolished.

In rural areas, where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, people can build houses however they want, and nobody cares.

"I understand. You can go back now. I'll treat the director of the Land and Resources Bureau to dinner another day to finalize things."

Chen Jianhua urged, "You must do it as soon as possible."

Chen Jianhua came out, and the police car that had responded to the call had not yet left. He and Chen Jianyong got in and rushed back to Qinghe Village.

Ma Guoliang personally led a team of two police cars, two police officers, and four auxiliary police officers, who quickly arrived at Qinghe Village.

The alarm sounded as soon as the police entered the village, attracting the attention of the villagers, who gathered around the police car, wondering what had happened.

Ma Guoliang got out of the car and asked Chen Jianyong, "Where is the house where the theft occurred? Take us there."

Chen Jianyong and Chen Jianhua, along with police officers including Ma Guoliang, arrived at Li Fugui's house.

Li Fugui was chopping wood when he saw the police, and he dropped his machete in fright.

Ma Guoliang asked, "Did your chickens get stolen last night?"

Li Fugui said helplessly, "Last night, all my chickens were stolen."

How many are there?

The auxiliary police officer standing nearby was taking a statement.

"A mother hen has a brood of chicks, and there are twelve chicks in total."

Ma Guoliang thought to himself, this isn't a thief at all, it's just a petty thief.

"Found your chicken, can you recognize it?"

"Yes, I put a mark on the chick's wing so it won't get lost."

Ma Guoliang looked at Chen Jianyong: "He saw the thief last night, and now he's going to search the suspect's house."

Li Fugui had no idea what was going on. His chickens were often stolen, and he never thought the police would get involved.

Last year, my own cattle and horses were stolen, and the police didn't even bother to investigate. They were worth over ten thousand yuan.

He was led by Chen Jianyong and Chen Jianhua, who pointed the way ahead towards Xu Ruqing's house.

Chen Jianhua whispered in Li Fugui's ear, "Xiao Shi became the deputy director, and these policemen were sent by him."

Li Fugui then realized what was happening.