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

Chen Jingcheng had been sitting by the roadside for ten minutes, but he still hadn't dialed the number.

He didn't know what to say after dialing the number.

He didn't even know what he was hesitating about.

In the past, I wouldn't hesitate to call an old classmate; knowing they had helped me, I would simply call to thank them.

After learning from Li Feitu that Li Ruoxue's feelings for him had lasted for so long and were so deep, Chen Jingcheng was at a loss.

Now, all that comes to mind is Li Ruoxue's image: cute, playful, gentle, kind, with a sweet yet aloof appearance—truly the perfect girlfriend in most people's fantasies.

Coupled with her exceptionally high intelligence and learning ability, to put it bluntly, it's hard to know which window God closed for Li Ruoxue.

Such a perfect goddess-level woman is the object of countless people's longing and desire. Coupled with her family background, what kind of man could Li Ruoxue not find?

How did she end up falling for me?

With a soft sigh, Chen Jingcheng felt a strange mix of joy and worry.

I gritted my teeth and dialed the number anyway.

After a few beeps, the call was connected.

Before Chen Jingcheng could even speak, he heard a sweet yet slightly nervous voice on the other end of the phone, as if the person was even more nervous than he was.

"Brother Jingcheng, why did you suddenly decide to call me?"

Yes, Brother Jingcheng, that voice, that address, made Chen Jingcheng's bones melt.

Suddenly, it felt like I was back in my school days, a carefree time.

Chen Jingcheng's voice softened slightly, and the tension and unfamiliarity he had felt earlier had largely disappeared.

"Ruoxue, I know everything. Thank you for recommending me to your elder brother. If it weren't for County Magistrate Li, I'd probably still be lost and confused."

These words are true, and this gratitude is genuine.

If Li Feitu hadn't brought him under his wing and made him a deputy section chief and deputy director of the government office, Chen Jingcheng would still be working in a township. From the moment he was abandoned by Wang Yueyue, and when Chen Jinghan and his gang bullied his family, he would have been helpless and could only feel heartbroken.

But now, everything is different.

He is Chen Jingcheng, a 23-year-old deputy director of the government office at the deputy section chief level, a confidant of the county magistrate, and his future is limitless!

He no longer needs to worry about what others think. When he encounters difficulties or problems that he couldn't solve before, he can now solve them himself. Even if he can't solve them, he has the ability to find a way to do so.

He can provide a good life for his family, relieve his parents of their worries, and make them proud.

To repay your kindness on the Golden Terrace, I would gladly die for you, wielding the Jade Dragon sword!

Chen Jingcheng didn't understand before, but now he understands what those words really mean.

This is how grateful he is to Li Feitu now!

This is why, no matter how many advantages Secretary Zhao had, how many promises he made, or how many attempts he made to win him over, Chen Jingcheng remained completely unmoved.

You treat me like a national hero, and I will repay you with the same respect!

Li Ruoxue exclaimed in surprise on the phone, her voice suddenly becoming softer. Although Chen Jingcheng couldn't see Li Ruoxue's face, he could picture her blushing and shy expression in his mind.

"Brother Jingcheng, you... you knew everything."

"Actually, I didn't really help much. I just recommended you to my brother. In reality, it's all thanks to your abilities. Otherwise, my brother wouldn't have helped you like this."

"Brother Jingcheng, you don't need to thank me. Really, you're so amazing. Even without my recommendation, you would definitely have made a name for yourself. I've always believed you're the best."

These words left Chen Jingcheng speechless.

If anyone else said this, Chen Jingcheng would definitely think it was hypocritical, but when Li Ruoxue said it, Chen Jingcheng knew that it was Li Ruoxue's true feelings.

"Ruoxue, no matter what, I still want to thank you."

"How about this, when we have time and a chance to meet, I'll treat you to a meal."

These words were certainly not just polite talk. However, Chen Jingcheng and Li Ruoxue lived in different cities, so it was uncertain when they would be able to invite each other to dinner.

Logically speaking, Li Ruoxue should have agreed, but only as a polite gesture.

However, to everyone's surprise, Li Ruoxue gave a different answer, albeit with some excitement.

"Really? Really?"

"Actually, there's no need to be so polite, but I would be very happy if Brother Jingcheng wanted to treat me to a meal."

"My older brother invited me to visit Linchuan County, and I really want to go. Oasis City is also very beautiful. I'll go as soon as I finish my research project. Don't forget to treat me to a meal then, Jingcheng!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng laughed heartily and said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't forget. Not only will I treat you to a meal, but I'll also be your guide. I know Linchuan County well, and I also know a little about Oasis City."

As the conversation flowed, the two began to chat endlessly, covering all sorts of topics, even the most mundane ones, which they found fascinating.

The call lasted a full half hour before Li Ruoxue had to hang up because of something urgent. Otherwise, they probably would have talked for much longer.

Chen Jingcheng didn't know how happy Li Ruoxue was after hanging up the phone, but looking at the phone in his hand, he couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart.

After gently patting the dust off his clothes, Chen Jingcheng rode his bicycle home.

At that moment, he felt relaxed and even a little joyful.

Wang Yueyue is a thing of the past.

He didn't hate Wang Yueyue. Back then, he and Wang Yueyue's families were indeed not a good match. Wang Yueyue's choice to choose someone else and a better life was her right.

However, Wang Yueyue shouldn't have been seeing someone else behind his back while they were still dating, which made Chen Jingcheng angry.

However, the matter is in the past, but Chen Jingcheng also has his own temper.

Yesterday you looked down on me, today you'll be begging for my attention.

I will show you with my actions, and those who look down on me, that I, Chen Jingcheng, will not stand in the audience forever, allowing you to humiliate and manipulate me!

Even roof tiles have their day of reckoning, and the east wind will eventually turn south; never underestimate a young man's potential!

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Jingcheng returned home.

However, as soon as Chen Jingcheng pushed open the door to enter the room, he saw his parents sitting on the sofa, their faces looking rather unwell.

The next moment, Chen Jingcheng saw a figure, a figure he didn't want to see, a person who looked extremely thin, but whose face was somewhat gloomy, giving people the feeling of being cunning and mean.

This is Chen Dachuan and Chen Dashan's mother, Li Sumei's mother-in-law, and Chen Jingcheng's grandmother.

To this day, he still remembers how this so-called grandmother bullied him, his mother, and even her own son, Chen Dachuan, when he was a child.

She's here!

The visitor is not friendly!