After breaking up with my boyfriend, I made a fortune and rose rapidly in my career.

Chen Ping hung up the phone and started walking back.

"Secretary Chen, where are we going?" Zhu Xiaoya looked up and asked.

Chen Ping didn't even turn his head: "It's urgent."

He pushed open the door to Xiao Yuhan's office and said directly, "Mayor Xiao, there's an emergency at home, I need to ask for half a day off."

Xiao Yuhan was reviewing documents when she looked up and saw Chen Pingfang's expression, and her brows furrowed.

She had known Chen Pingfang for so long, and she had never seen him like this before.

"What happened?"

"My dad was framed." Chen Pingfang's voice was calm, but Xiao Yuhan saw something else in his calm eyes.

She put down her pen and stared at Chen Pingfang: "Do you need my help?"

"No need." Chen Ping turned and left. "I can handle it myself."

Xiao Yuhan watched his figure disappear through the door, then picked up her phone and dialed a number.

...

Chen Ping drove the car towards the old county town at a high speed, covering a journey that usually takes two hours in just one and a half hours.

He gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

Chen Pingfang recalled his past life.

In his past life, Wang Jianzhong did the same thing to his parents.

The industry and commerce bureau, the fire department, and the health department took turns causing trouble, which directly led to the bankruptcy of his small supermarket.

The father, Chen Dashan, was first fined, then detained, and fell ill after his release.

To pay off debts, Li Xiufang, the mother, worked three jobs every day, which eventually made her sick.

At that time, Chen Pingfang didn't have much ability and could only watch his parents suffer.

Chen Pingfang will never let such a thing happen again in his lifetime.

...

In front of Chen's small supermarket in the old county town.

As soon as Chen Ping parked his car, he saw that the entrance was crowded with people.

The shelves were knocked over, and the ground was littered with grains, oils, and snacks.

The mother, Li Xiufang, sat on the ground crying, while her neighbors tried to comfort her.

Several uniformed men were pushing Chen Dashan, trying to shove him into a car. Chen Dashan's face was very pale.

Chen Ping opened the car door and walked over.

"Make way, everyone."

His voice wasn't loud, but the onlookers instinctively made way for him.

Chen Ping walked to the front and saw his father being supported by two people, his lips trembling.

"Lay it flat..." Chen Dashan's eyes reddened when he saw his son. "Dad really didn't do those things. Those things aren't mine..."

"I know." Chen Ping patted his father on the shoulder and turned to look at the men in uniform.

The person leading the group was a middle-aged man with a beer belly.

He held up several bottles of old-fashioned additives to the onlookers.

"Everyone, look closely. This is what Chen's Supermarket sells." Liu Dafa's voice was loud. "Selling counterfeit goods, these unscrupulous merchants must be severely punished."

The neighbors around them started whispering among themselves.

"Really? The Chen family has been running this shop for so many years and nothing's ever happened..."

"Who knows? You can't see into someone's heart..."

"If this is true, I'll never dare to buy anything from his store again..."

Chen Dashan was trembling with anger. He wanted to speak, but was held down by the people around Liu Dafa.

Liu Dafa glanced at Chen Pingfang sideways.

"Who are you?"

"I am his son," Chen Pingfang said calmly.

Liu Da was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

He walked up to Chen Pingfang, patted Chen Pingfang's face, and said in a low voice, "Secretary Chen, right? You're powerful in the city, but you can't cover up your family members breaking the law!"

Those around him couldn't hear what he was saying, but they could all tell that he was very arrogant.

Chen Ping didn't move, but just stared into Liu Dafa's eyes.

Liu Dafa felt uneasy under Chen Pingfang's gaze and was about to say a few more words.

Chen Pingfang suddenly laughed.

"You haven't had time to transfer the 300,000 yuan that Liu Laosan left for you in the warehouse in the south of the city, have you?"

Liu Dafa's hand trembled slightly.

His smile froze, and the way he looked at Chen Pingfang changed.

"You...you're talking nonsense." Liu Dafa's voice trembled slightly, but he still tried to hold on. "You're spouting nonsense."

Upon hearing the words "three hundred thousand," the people around them immediately perked up.

"What, 300,000?"

"Is something going on here?"

"I knew it! How could the Chen family do something like that..."

Sweat began to bead on Liu Dafa's forehead. He turned around, wanting to take Chen Dashan away as quickly as possible.

"Quickly. Get them in the car."

Chen Ping took out his phone and pressed play in front of everyone.

A conversation came through the phone.

"Director Liu, the matter is settled, and the items have been placed in the Chen family's warehouse."

"Okay, we'll investigate tomorrow. We need to make a big scene and make sure they can't recover."

"That money..."

"Don't worry, 300,000 is already waiting for you in the warehouse in the south of the city. After this is done, we'll all be rich."

The people around immediately erupted in uproar.

Liu Dafa's face turned pale instantly. He stared at Chen Pingfang, his lips trembling, unable to utter a word.

"Where...where did you come from...?"

"You don't need to know where I came from." Chen Ping put away his phone, looked at Liu Dafa, and said, "All you need to know is that you're finished."

The onlookers started discussing it.

"I knew the Chen family wouldn't do something like that."

"This is a frame-up."

"These officials are too corrupt."

The men around Liu Dafa couldn't stand still any longer. They let go of Chen Dashan and tried to run to the car.

Just then, several black cars drove up and stopped in front of the supermarket.

The car door opened, and several people in suits and wearing work badges got out.

The leader was Li Xiangyang from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

He walked up to Liu Dafa's noodle shop and took out his identification without expression.

"Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission Inspection Team. Liu Dafa, you are suspected of accepting bribes and abusing your power to frame legitimate businesses. You are now under investigation. Come with us."

Liu Dafa's legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground.

"Team Leader Li... Team Leader Li, I'm innocent..."

"Whether it's a case of injustice or not, we'll find out once we get back and investigate." Li Xiangyang waved his hand, and two staff members stepped forward to lift Liu Dafa up.

As Liu Dafa was being taken away, he turned back and stared intently at Chen Pingfang.

Chen Ping watched as he was shoved into the car, his face expressionless.

Li Xiangyang walked up to Chen Pingfang and nodded: "Secretary Chen, the materials you provided were very timely."

"Of course," Chen Pingfang said.

Li Xiangyang glanced at Chen Dashan on the ground, then at the people around him, and raised his voice: "According to preliminary investigation, Comrade Chen Dashan was maliciously framed. Those so-called illegal additives were deliberately fabricated. He is being released on the spot, and we will pursue the legal responsibility of those involved."

The onlookers immediately burst into applause.

Chen Ping walked over to his mother and helped her up.

"Mom, it's alright now."

Li Xiufang held her son's hand, tears streaming down her face.

Chen Dashan also came over, and the family of three hugged each other.

The neighbors gathered around to offer their comfort.

"Old Chen, I knew you weren't that kind of person."

"These people are so wicked."

"Luckily, your son is capable, otherwise we would have been finished this time..."

Chen Ping helped his parents walk into the supermarket, glancing back at the black cars that drove away.

Chen Ping took out his phone and sent Guo Xiaojun a message: "Thanks."

Guo Xiaojun quickly replied, "Don't mention it, brother."