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

Who are they?

This is an unknown for Chen Jingcheng.

But for Li Feitu, it was no secret.

Li Feitu has already told Chen Jingcheng all of this, but he still can't directly reveal the identities of Chen Jingcheng's biological parents.

For the same reason, he could not easily reveal Chen Min'en's identity before he could ascertain Chen Min'en's attitude.

Seeing the complex expression on Chen Jingcheng's face, Li Feitu said softly, "Jingcheng, I cannot tell you who they are until I get definite confirmation."

"It's not just about protecting them, it's also about protecting you, so please understand. But don't worry, I will tell you when I'm able to."

"Let's wait a bit. This matter is of great importance to both you and them, and we can't afford to be careless. So, let's wait a little longer."

Li Feitu's words brought Chen Jingcheng a sense of relief, but also some disappointment.

Although they were unable to obtain the identity information of the people who were most likely their biological parents, they were able to temporarily avoid facing these issues.

However, Chen Jingcheng still felt somewhat unwilling and resentful.

He could tell from Li Feitu's words that the other party's identity was truly extraordinary.

Not wanting to ask any more questions, Chen Jingcheng said softly, "Their identities are not ordinary, are they?"

"In politics? A high-ranking official, no less."

Li Feitu didn't think too much and simply nodded.

"Yes, his status is extraordinary; he's a high-ranking official!"

The phrase "a high-ranking official" silenced Chen Jingcheng.

How high does an official position have to be to be considered very high-ranking?

For ordinary people, a section chief in a county bureau, or a township head or secretary in a township, is already considered a very high-ranking official.

The higher-ranking officials, such as deputy county heads, county heads, and county party secretaries, are very high-ranking officials that ordinary people can no longer reach. After all, they are in charge of an entire county and can accomplish anything within that county. If that's not considered high-ranking, then what is?

But this only applies to ordinary people.

Who is Li Feitu?

Putting aside Li Feitu's family background, just considering his current rank and position—the county magistrate of Linchuan County—he must be at least at the level of mayor or party secretary, or even a vice-provincial level official like his father, to be considered a truly high-ranking official.

Chen Jingcheng already knew that this person, who might be his biological father, was around fifty years old.

Being fifty years old, even at the level of a department director, is quite remarkable. If it's a vice-provincial level position, then the future is equally promising.

No wonder Li Feitu was so cautious. Indeed, this matter was of great importance, and Li Feitu could not afford to be careless in the slightest.

Chen Jingcheng sat on the sofa in silence, unsure of what to say or even what to do.

Li Feitu looked at Chen Jingcheng but did not disturb him.

The night was already deep outside, but he was certain that Chen Jingcheng would probably not be able to sleep tonight.

After letting Chen Jingcheng remain silent for a few minutes, Li Feitu finally said softly, "Jingcheng, I've told you everything about them. I want to hear your thoughts now."

"What are you thinking?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng suddenly gave a bitter smile.

What were you thinking?

Does it matter what he thinks?

However, Chen Jingcheng had to admit that at this moment, he was filled with mixed feelings, and his mind was in complete chaos.

Chen Jingcheng had thought a lot about his biological parents, including why he was abandoned. He felt resentment, anger, and unwillingness.

He even thought that one day he would make something of himself, find his biological parents, and tell them that the child they abandoned was a promising one, and that they should regret it.

But now, Li Feitu's words have completely overturned this possibility.

It turns out he wasn't abandoned.

It turns out that he was murdered by his biological parents' enemies. His biological parents were also victims. They were heartbroken when they learned of their own death, and when they learned that he was still alive, they tried every means to find him. They did not abandon him; they were trying every possible way to find him.

Hatred, resentment, and anger—all gone.

Putting himself in their shoes, Chen Jingcheng could even say that he had lived a relatively good life over the years, but his biological parents were probably suffering day and night, and they were in even more pain than he was.

Because they are the ones who are constantly searching for the child.

Looking at Li Feitu, Chen Jingcheng said softly, "County Magistrate, I don't know."

"I used to think that I was abandoned, and I could even pretend that nothing happened. Even if I had resentment in my heart, I never thought of going to them. Now, I am doing very well, and my parents are doing well too."

"But now you're telling me that they didn't abandon me and have been searching for me all these years. I don't know what to say."

"All the resentment is gone; what remains is perhaps heartache."

"After all, I didn't know about my background when I was young. I only found out later. But even after I found out, I was already used to the life where my parents favored me. I am very happy. Although we are poor and have a hard life, I am really happy."

"But they are different. They are immersed in the pain of losing their children every day. They think about where their children are and whether they are doing well. They are the ones who are suffering the most."

"I... I suddenly don't know what to do."

Seeing Chen Jingcheng's pained and conflicted expression, Li Feitu sighed, sat down beside him, patted his shoulder, and said softly, "Jingcheng, don't think about it so much. Right now, the most important thing is that no matter what your past life was like, they have found you."

"The important thing is the future."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng nodded slightly. Indeed, things had already come to this point, and there was no point in thinking about it any further.

As for what will happen after they meet, he doesn't know, but knowing the specifics in advance is not a bad thing for Chen Jingcheng.

"County Magistrate, I won't overthink it. If there's nothing else, I'd like to go home and rest for a bit."

Li Feitu nodded. It would be hard for anyone to accept this sudden news, and he didn't know how to face it.

He has done all he could. As for the rest, it depends on what happens when Li Zhiyuan and Li Zhixing have the opportunity to meet Chen Min'en.

Chen Jingcheng was about to open the office door when he suddenly stopped, turned to look at Li Feitu, and said softly, "County Magistrate, the people you found might be my biological parents' people. They hold very high positions, don't they?"

"They are able to offer some assistance to you and your family during this crisis, are they?"