Accidentally entered a high gate

He Jingyao explained in detail.

After listening, Ma Lifeng thought for a moment. "I'll go find him right now."

"Okay. I'm really out of ideas. I'll get you a gift."

"No need. I'm going to criticize him."

He Jingyao: "..." Criticism? "Old Ding is not in good health."

"You're not feeling well and you're still causing trouble? I'm leaving."

"I'll go with you."

"No need. I know what I'm doing."

"Alright. You...you should be more amiable."

"I know, don't worry."

He Jingyao was not at all at ease.

As soon as Ma Lifeng left, He Jingyao had his secretary take the doctor with him.

Old Master Ding was resting with his eyes closed when the person responsible for taking care of him tiptoed in. "Old Master Ding, someone is looking for you."

Old Ding, with his eyes closed, uttered a single word: "Who?"

He said his name was Ma Lifeng.

Ma Lifeng?

Ma Jingshan's late-life son.

"Let him in."

"Yes."

A moment later, the person in charge of taking care of him brought Ma Lifeng in. "Old Ding, Comrade Ma has arrived."

Old Ding closed his eyes and hummed in agreement.

The person in charge of taking care of him saw that he didn't even open his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then left.

boom!

As soon as the person in charge of taking care of him left, Ma Lifeng kicked his rocking chair.

Old Ding's eyes snapped open. "Outrageous! Even Ma Jingshan wouldn't kick his chair the moment he arrived!"

Ma Lifeng looked down at him and said coldly, "So you're willing to open your eyes?"

Old Ding wanted Ma Lifeng to get lost! However, he was no match for Ma Jingshan now. "Did He Jingyao send you?"

"no."

No? "Did your father send you?"

"no."

Not yet? "Did your older brother send you?"

"no."

"Did your second brother send you?"

"No, not exactly."

"Who sent you?"

Ma Lifeng stared into his eyes and said, word by word, "The big boss sent me."

Upon hearing this, Old Ding immediately said, "Impossible!" His little matter wouldn't alarm the top leader.

Ma Lifeng smiled. "Are you thinking that your little matter won't even reach the top leadership?"

Old Ding: "..." This kid not only looks like his father, but he's also like his father in the head. "What are you doing here? Speak."

"I'll deal with you."

Old Ding: "..."

"To be precise, it's people like you who rely on your contributions to the revolution, on the injustices you suffered for several years, and on the power you have to seek personal gain for your children and grandchildren, disregarding the laws and regulations of the country."

Old Ding: "..."

Old Ding hadn't expected Ma Lifeng to be so direct. "You...you...you..."

"What do you mean, 'what about me'? I haven't even graduated yet, and the top leader specifically requested that I come to Shenzhen. You've been in the officialdom for so many years, do you think you don't know why the top leader specifically requested that I come?"

Old Ding: "..."

"Get the refunds processed quickly."

Old Ding patted his chest to catch his breath. "Two of my sons died on the battlefield."

"Your son is a son, but the sons of ordinary people aren't sons?"

Old Ding: "..."

Old Ding patted his chest again. "I've climbed snow-capped mountains, gnawed on tree bark, and lived in cowsheds."

"Does climbing snow-capped mountains, gnawing on tree bark, and living in cowsheds excuse one from violating discipline?"

Old Ding: "..."

Old Ding patted his chest again. "I won't talk to you. Give me your father's phone number, and I'll talk to him."

"My dad wouldn't even give you a second thought."

"You...you get out!"

"How can I leave before you're completely out of your mind?"

Old Ding: "..." What kind of thing did Ma Jingshan give birth to?! "Send He Jingyao here."

"Secretary He can't handle you."

Old Ding: "..." What kind of thing did Ma Jingshan give birth to?! "Huff...huff..."

Ma Lifeng pulled up a chair and sat down, looking at Old Ding and saying, "Don't panic. You wouldn't faint from anger just because of your son. I understand that you want to build a business for your son. I also know that you have contributed to the country, and I know that your eldest and second sons died on the battlefield."

"But have you ever considered whether your youngest son, with his limited intelligence, can hold onto the legacy you built for him?"

"As far as I know, your youngest son isn't very bright."

"If a person with a poor mind has a large fortune..."

"I think you shouldn't be wasting your energy and favors on causing trouble for your youngest son. You should be using them to help your grandson. I heard he's doing very well in his studies."

"If you raise your grandson to be like me, your youngest son will be secure for the rest of his life. But if you get a large sum of money for your youngest son, it's uncertain whether he'll even have a decent future."

Old Ding: "..." You're the one who doesn't have a second half of life! You're the one who's two-faced! "I understand. Have He Jingyao come. I'll discuss the details with him."

"Alright." Ma Lifeng stood up from his chair. "I hope you have a happy old age. I also hope you think carefully about what's truly good for your children and grandchildren."

"Hmm." Old Ding stood up from his rocking chair, opened the cabinet, filled a bag with snacks, and handed it to Ma Lifeng. "These snacks are from Hong Kong. Take them back for the children to try."

"Okay." Ma Lifeng reached out and took it. "Thanks."

"Bring the kids over to play when you have time."

"Okay. You can rest now."

"Okay. Xiao Yang, see Lifeng off for me."

Xiao Yang, who was in charge of taking care of Old Ding: "..." Wasn't he keeping his eyes closed just now? "Yes."

As soon as Ma Lifeng came out of Ding Lao's place, he saw He Jingyao's secretary acting suspiciously.

Ma Lifeng rolled his eyes inwardly. "Let's go."

"Is Old Ding alright?"

"fine."

As soon as Ma Lifeng returned to his workplace, he went to find He Jingyao.

He Jingyao, seeing him return so quickly, assumed he'd been kicked out by Old Master Ding. But Ma Lifeng actually said Old Master Ding wanted to discuss specific matters with him. "How did you convince Old Master Ding?"

Ma Lifeng smiled. "The moment I appeared in front of him, he knew he should behave himself."

He Jingyao: "..." True. "Thanks. I'll treat you to a drink."

"Alright. His eldest and second sons both died on the battlefield, so take care of them if you can."

"I know. I'll go see Old Master Ding right now." He went immediately, firstly because he was afraid Old Master Ding would change his mind, and secondly to show that he valued the matter.

After He Jingyao left, Ma Lifeng returned to his office.

Ma Jingshan was busy when his secretary told him that Ma Lifeng was looking for him. "Turn around."

"Yes."

A moment later, the call was transferred to me.

As soon as Ma Jingshan picked up the phone, Ma Lifeng's voice came through the receiver. "Dad, do you miss me? I miss you so much."

Ma Jingshan's lips curled up. "What trouble have you gotten yourself into?"

"Father, I'm heartbroken."

Ma Jingshan's lips curled up even more. "Are you going to talk or not? If you don't, I'm hanging up."