In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

"Uncle, that's quite a generous gesture."

"However, I wouldn't dare accept it, whether it's money, a car, or a house. I won't take it."

"Uncle, just say what you want to say. It's getting late, and I've been busy all day. I want to get some rest."

Chen Jingcheng looked at Chen Dashan calmly and refused Chen Dashan's extremely generous gift without hesitation.

Looking at Chen Jingcheng's expression, Chen Dashan felt a chill in his heart, realizing that he might really be unable to control Chen Jingcheng anymore.

But no, putting aside the fact that he would miss out on many benefits in the future if he didn't get along well with Chen Jingcheng, he was afraid he would have a hard time getting past this hurdle.

He has three restaurants, plus the hot pot restaurant and other investments, so that makes four restaurants in total.

If Chen Jingcheng targets these four restaurants one by one like this, then he might as well just declare bankruptcy.

He is rich, but his businesses are also quite large, and his debts are considerable. As long as the restaurant doesn't go bankrupt, the steady cash flow will support him, and he can live comfortably. But if all his shops lose business, let alone none at all, even if he loses half of his business, Chen Dashan can expect to be heavily indebted, chased by creditors, and homeless.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Dashan looked at Chen Jingcheng and said in a deep voice, "Jingcheng, I understand that you have a misunderstanding about me."

"It's true that my son and I made a mistake, but please believe me, we genuinely want to make amends!"

"We are family, so we would like to ask you to give my son and me a chance. We promise that nothing like what happened before will ever happen again."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng looked at Chen Dashan's sincere face, smiled, and said, "Is that so? Then you really didn't need to make a special trip, didn't need to bring so many things, and didn't need to put on such a show here."

"Don't worry, my parents are kind-hearted people and won't hold grudges. Besides, seeing how you've behaved, they've already forgiven you."

"Of course, me too. I don't have any hatred towards you."

"Alright, you can rest assured now. Well, it's getting late. If there's nothing else, you should head back now. We need to get some rest."

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng had a faint smile on his face, seemingly not angry at all, as if he had truly forgiven Chen Dashan and his son.

Chen Dashan and Chen Jinghan breathed a sigh of relief, but could they just leave like that? That was impossible.

They came not just to be forgiven, but to receive a promise from Chen Jingcheng.

Chen Dashan showed a hesitant expression, as if he was in a difficult position.

"Jingcheng, I am so happy that you can forgive us for our petty mistakes. I have nothing else to say. Don't worry, we will definitely do our best to show you."

"We are family, one family. If you ever need anything, just ask me."

"I promise that what I can do, I will do; and what I cannot do, I will do my best to find a way to do."

"Keep all the money, the car, and the house. Jingcheng, you're not the same person you used to be. Your status is different now, so you should have more money to spare. When you travel, you should drive a better car to match your status."

"So let's leave these behind."

As he spoke, Chen Dashan thought for a moment and smiled, "Jingcheng, I do have a small favor I'd like to ask you for. Don't worry, it's just a small thing for you. I definitely won't let you make any mistakes that violate your principles, and I certainly won't put you in a difficult position. Really, it's just a small favor."

Everything that needed to be done has been done. Now, if we don't say what needs to be said, then today will have been a wasted trip.

With Chen Dachuan and his wife present and their attitude towards him softened, now was the perfect time to speak up.

Chen Jingcheng, however, already knew this, so he wasn't surprised.

"Uncle, haha, I won't accept the gifts, but like you said, we're all relatives. If you have anything to say, just say it. I'll do my best to help."

Chen Dashan is no longer thinking about whether Chen Jingcheng will accept these things or not. In his opinion, there are few people in Linchuan County who can refuse what he is offering, especially a family like Chen Jingcheng's.

He just couldn't believe it, and he was envious.

Chen Jingcheng's current admission means exactly that.

Chen Dashan chuckled and said, "Jingcheng, I heard that you're now the deputy director of the government office, the head of the inspection team, and a confidant of County Chief Li?"

"You're promising, truly promising! Young and talented. I've always had high hopes for you, knowing you were destined for greatness. However, although I knew you would eventually soar to great heights, I never expected it to happen so quickly."

"Good, good, really good! Our Chen family has finally brought honor to our ancestors."

Chen Jingcheng didn't believe what he said, nor did Chen Dachuan and his wife.

If Chen Dashan truly believed that Chen Jingcheng was destined for greatness, then why did he act that way back then?

Given Chen Dashan's personality, he probably would have started investing long ago.

But now, they can't care what others say, let them say whatever they want.

Chen Jingcheng smiled and said, "Uncle, just say what you want to say. There's no need for all this formalities. It's getting late."

Chen Dashan nodded quickly and said with a smile, "Actually, it's just a small matter."

"I heard the county has started cracking down on public officials drinking alcohol?"

"Jingcheng, as you know, I own three restaurants and have some other investments. I was just wondering if you could do me a favor and give my restaurants the green light?"

"You know, my restaurant seems to be doing pretty well, but if you keep investigating like this, it'll definitely go out of business in less than half a month."

"Jingcheng, I didn't achieve what I have today through hard work. You can't just watch your uncle go bankrupt and be liquidated, can you?"

"Please help me."

Chen Dashan's hopes for Chen Jingcheng were not simply that his restaurant would not be investigated.

However, the only thing Chen Jingcheng can do now, and the only thing he can easily do, is this one thing.

In Chen Dashan's view, everything should be done slowly. Chen Jingcheng helped him today, and once the door is opened, it will be difficult to take it back.

However, what Chen Dashan thought was a sure thing turned out to be rejected by Chen Jingcheng without hesitation.

"Uncle, I guessed you came to see me about this."

"I've thought about how I can help you, but after thinking it over, all I can say is I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Dashan's face immediately fell.

What do you mean by being powerless?

The inspection team is under your command, Chen Jingcheng. Who you inspect and who you don't inspect, and where you inspect them, is all up to you.

And now they're saying, "We can't do anything about it"?

If you say this isn't revenge, who would believe it?

Chen Dashan, anyway, doesn't believe it!

Damn it, what a vengeful wolf cub!