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

Hearing Chen Dashan's angry curses, Chen Jinghan, sitting next to him, also had a distorted expression on his face.

If we're talking about hatred, he's the one who hates Chen Jingcheng the most right now.

Putting aside everything else, Chen Jinghan is at least Chen Jingcheng's older brother. For so many years, he has always gotten whatever he wanted, and things have gone incredibly smoothly for him. But today, he has completely lost face time and time again.

To put it bluntly, if it were someone else, not Chen Jingcheng, Chen Jinghan could accept it a little better. But because it's Chen Jingcheng, he just can't accept it.

"Dad, I'll handle it. I'll find someone to report him to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and then I'll have someone teach Chen Jingcheng a lesson. I don't believe he can turn the world upside down!"

Upon hearing Chen Jinghan's words, Chen Dashan was so angry that he slapped Chen Jinghan on the head, shouting, "Idiot, what else can you do besides this?"

"Report him? What can you report about him? He doesn't take money, he doesn't accept gifts, he doesn't engage in favoritism or corruption, what can you report about him?"

"You're reporting him for being promoted too quickly? That doesn't make sense? Are you reporting Chen Jingcheng, or the person who promoted him?"

"And also, you hired someone to deal with Chen Jingcheng, fine, even if you did, so what? Will our situation improve?"

Chen Dashan looked at Chen Jinghan with a disappointed expression and said coldly, "Don't forget our purpose. We want our restaurant to survive. Of course, more importantly, we want to take advantage of Chen Jingcheng's fame to take our business to the next level. Offending Chen Jingcheng, or even killing him, is not the result we want."

"That won't do us any good!"

Chen Dashan is a businessman, and a very ambitious one at that. He always believed that his business should not stop there. Although he seemed to be very successful, Chen Dashan was not satisfied. He felt that the only reason he was inferior to others was because he did not have their background.

Now, the opportunity is right in front of him, and he can't let it slip away.

Chen Jinghan is ultimately a bit too inexperienced.

"Dad, what should we do? Chen Jingcheng has clearly a problem with us, maybe even a grudge. He won't accept the money, the car, or the villa. I don't believe he won't be tempted, but he just won't accept anything or help us. He talks a good game, though. What do you think we should do?"

Chen Dashan lit a cigarette, remained silent for a moment, then a cold smile appeared on his lips. He said, "Don't worry, I have plenty of ways to make him take it!"

"Chen Jingcheng, he can refuse us, but he can't really refuse the parents who raised him."

"And Chen Dachuan, do you know what my brother's biggest weakness is?"

"That is, she's sentimental, too soft-hearted, and too filial!"

"This is a good thing, but it's also a bad thing."

"But whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, it's an opportunity for us."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinghan's eyes showed a hint of confusion, but then, as if he had thought of something, he said excitedly, "Dad, you mean, let Grandpa, Grandma, and my second uncle talk to them?"

"That's right, Grandpa and Grandma love us the most, they will definitely help us."

"When the time comes, as long as Grandpa and Grandma put pressure on him, I don't believe Second Uncle will dare to refuse. For Second Uncle's sake, even if Chen Jingcheng has opinions about Grandpa and Grandma, he won't dare to say anything."

Seeing that Chen Jinghan finally understood, Chen Dashan smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right, with your grandparents involved, this matter will definitely be resolved."

"Chen Dachuan, he can't refuse!"

"Alright, let's go. Today wasn't a complete waste. At least we know Chen Jingcheng's attitude, which isn't a bad thing."

"Unfortunately, his surname is Chen, and he is Chen Dachuan's son, so he can only be used by us."

"Let's go home, get a good night's sleep, and head back to our hometown tomorrow!"

The vehicle slowly started moving. Chen Dashan and his son did not get the result they wanted, but they had found a way that Chen Jingcheng simply could not refuse.

The old man and woman are not reasonable people. Even if they were, they wouldn't listen to Chen Jingcheng's explanation or consider what difficulties Chen Dachuan and his son might be facing. They only care about whether Chen Dashan and Chen Jinghan are satisfied!

Because their favoritism is always so blatant.

At this moment, some are happy while others are sad.

Deputy Secretary Wang is the type who can't sleep. He wants to protect Deputy Director Lin, but there are too many things involved. Normally it would be fine, but now, it's not an option.

After much deliberation, even though it was late, Deputy Secretary Wang still went to Secretary Zhao's home.

Because they were all staying in accommodations arranged by Linchuan County, the distance was very short, just a few steps away.

After knocking on Secretary Zhao's door, it turned out that Secretary Zhao was indeed not asleep.

Seeing Deputy Secretary Wang's worried expression, Secretary Zhao frowned, sat down on the sofa, and said, "Coming to see me so late, and looking so worried, what happened?"

Deputy Secretary Wang sighed, and without trying to hide anything from Secretary Zhao, he directly explained the specific situation to him.

Upon hearing that Deputy Secretary Wang had made such a promise to Chen Jingcheng in order to protect Deputy Director Lin, Secretary Zhao immediately realized that something fishy was going on.

"Deputy Director Lin, do you know something about your weaknesses?"

Secretary Zhao spoke directly.

Deputy Secretary Wang hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Secretary, my nephew runs a real estate company, so the Housing and Construction Bureau definitely gave him some preferential treatment in some matters. But don't worry, it's just that they gave him some preferential treatment, making the procedures a little easier than for others. That's all."

When it came to the fact that it was nothing, Deputy Secretary Wang seemed a little guilty.

How could he not know the situation of his own nephew?

He claims it's his nephew's company, but in reality, what's the difference between it and his company?

If it were just a matter of faster approval procedures and a little bit of leniency, how could Deputy Secretary Wang's nephew have risen to such a high level so quickly?

He himself didn't believe that.

Similarly, Secretary Zhao didn't believe it either.

However, at this moment, Secretary Zhao didn't want to say anything more. He said in a deep voice, "I've told you before that there should be a bottom line in what you do, including your nephew's company. Do you think I don't know that?"

"I've warned you more than once not to go too far, but you wouldn't listen. Now look what's happened, you've come to me in trouble."

"Why didn't you come looking for me after you were taken away by the disciplinary committee?!"

Deputy Secretary Wang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly said, "Secretary, I have already followed your instructions and will not provide any further assistance to my nephew. But as you know, given my position, there are times when I have already taken care of many things without my knowledge."

"But these things actually have nothing to do with me. I'm the one who's wronged."

"Secretary, there's no point in saying this now. It doesn't matter if I get involved myself, but if it affects the overall situation of Linchuan County, then that would be my fault."

"After all, things are different now; they're watching us."

Deputy Secretary Wang did not name anyone specifically, but it is quite clear who he was referring to.

Secretary Zhao certainly couldn't let Deputy Secretary Wang fall, much less let Deputy Secretary Wang side with Li Feitu; otherwise, he would truly lose control of Linchuan County, which would be a huge joke.

Therefore, if he wants to protect Deputy Secretary Wang, he has no choice but to do so!