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

We have to face it, even if it's inevitable.

No matter what, she is Chen Dachuan's biological mother, and Chen Jingcheng cannot ignore her.

Forcing a smile, Chen Jingcheng said, "Grandma, what brings you here?"

The old lady glanced at Chen Jingcheng, a smile that was rarely seen on her face before, as if she was very satisfied.

"My dear grandson is back."

"Come on, let Grandma see you. It's been almost a year since I last saw you. You've lost weight."

This sudden display of affection caught Chen Jingcheng completely off guard, but he felt no emotion whatsoever.

The old lady came today not because she really missed him, nor because she really cared whether he had lost weight, but because she had something to do.

The only ones who could persuade the old lady were her eldest uncles, Chen Dashan and Chen Jinghan, father and son. After all, these two had been the old lady's precious treasures since childhood, while Chen Dachuan, Chen Jingcheng, and his younger siblings were just dirt clods.

Seeing this, Chen Dachuan sighed but said nothing.

Li Sumei gritted her teeth inwardly, clearly dissatisfied with the old lady.

What is Li Sumei's temperament?

She was known for her gentleness, kindness, and understanding. She was extremely kind to everyone and had almost no temper. Moreover, she didn't hold grudges. However, there was one thing that could make Li Sumei's eyes flash with anger when she saw the old lady, yet she dared not vent it and was even accompanied by a hint of fear.

It is easy to imagine how much injustice Li Sumei had suffered and how badly she had been bullied in front of this old lady.

Chen Jingcheng looked at the old lady, smiled, and said, "You came all by yourself?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady nodded, pointed to a bag of fresh vegetables on the ground, and said, "I came here by myself. It took me half an hour to get here by car. It's not easy for this old woman to come all this way."

"I've brought you some vegetables I grew at home, and an old hen that I've been feeding for a long time."

"Have your mom stew this chicken for you later, to give you a good nourishing meal."

If Chen Jingcheng hadn't known what kind of person the old lady was and how she treated them...

I was really touched by the old lady's words.

Although he was over seventy years old, in good health, with sharp eyesight and hearing, no illnesses or disasters, and walking with more energy than young people, and with an exceptionally clear mind, he was still over seventy years old and very thin. Yet he went to great lengths to deliver a long-fed old hen and fresh vegetables.

Who wouldn't be moved?

However, something unusual must be going on!

Chen Jingcheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you very much. Is there anything else you need?"

"If not, then why don't you have a meal here, get some rest, and go back this afternoon?"

"I have some things to do at noon, so I won't be eating at home. I'll go buy some groceries for you first, and then I won't stay with you."

Chen Jingcheng had nothing to do at noon, but he didn't want the old lady to say anything. He already guessed why she had come.

Since we had guessed what the old woman wanted to do, the best approach was to not give her a chance to speak.

However, Chen Jingcheng ultimately underestimated the old lady's dough.

When the old lady heard that Chen Jingcheng had something to do at noon and didn't plan to stay for lunch, her face immediately fell.

"Jingcheng, this old lady has come all this way, what? You don't even have time to entertain me or have a meal with me?"

"Have you forgotten what our Chen family's foundation is?"

As she spoke, the old lady glared at Chen Dachuan and said with displeasure, "Dachuan, tell me, what is the most important essence of our Chen family?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Dachuan sighed and said, "Mom, it's about filial piety. In our Chen family, filial piety is of utmost importance. Being dutiful to one's parents is the most important thing."

After saying that, Chen Dachuan quickly added, "Mom, Sumei and I will stay home and have dinner with you. Jingcheng really has something to do. His work is different now than before; he's very busy."

"Don't blame him. You know, sometimes you can't do what you're told when you're working."

Upon hearing this, the old lady sneered, "Yes, I believe that one has no choice in their work. I heard that Jingcheng has become an official now, and his position seems to be higher than our village chief's."

"Of course, I am genuinely happy for Jingcheng. He has become an official, and I am proud of him too."

"However, if someone becomes an official and then turns their back on even their closest relatives, then I don't think there's any point in being an official."

"If word gets out, will he still be able to hold office?"

Seeing that Chen Dachuan was about to continue arguing, the old lady suddenly became angry and pointed at Chen Dachuan, cursing him.

"Shut up! Don't say a word. I'm talking to your son; it's none of your business!"

The old woman's shrill voice made Chen Dachuan stiffen for a moment, while Li Sumei seemed to have seen something terrible and thought of some unbearable past events. Her body trembled involuntarily, and the fear in her eyes intensified.

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng's brows furrowed.

Old lady, this is a threat to me.

But let's not talk about now, even in the past, Chen Jingcheng could tolerate it, but now he has grown up and can no longer stand others bullying his parents, not even his grandmother.

If this grandmother had no ill intentions and was just venting her frustrations to discipline her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, Chen Jingcheng could tolerate it and change his ways.

But that's not the problem at all.

Seeing the old lady's mean and indifferent expression, Chen Jingcheng's voice also became somewhat cold.

"Grandma, my parents are not young anymore, and besides, what they said is true."

"You're over seventy years old now. Sometimes, you should try to control your anger; it's not good for your health."

"However, you are right about one thing: even if you become an official, you can't be ruthless to your own family. I, Chen Jingcheng, am certainly not that kind of person. But there are some things I can do and some things I can't do. Don't blame me. After all, I am just an ordinary staff member. Even if I have a little power, it's not like I can do whatever I want. There are so many eyes watching me."

"You've come here today because you have something to say, right? Just say it."

"Did Chen Dashan or Chen Jinghan send you?"

"If you've come here for their sake, then I'm sorry to disappoint you; I can't help you with their problems!"

The old lady never expected that Chen Jingcheng would dare to speak to her like that now. In particular, before she could even open her mouth, Chen Jingcheng directly said that he couldn't help, which made the old lady's anger rise rapidly.

Little brat, you've grown wings now!

The old lady stood up from the sofa and looked at Chen Jingcheng's indifferent eyes. She originally wanted to get angry, but suddenly, for some reason, she hesitated, or even felt fear. This look made the old lady feel a little unfamiliar.

However, the old lady still pointed at Chen Jingcheng's nose and said coldly, "Chen Jingcheng, who gave you the audacity to call your uncle by his first name!"

"Chen Dashan, is that who you call me?"