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

These words were not just empty promises from Chen Jingcheng to avoid returning to the ancestral worship ceremony; they were the truth.

His adoptive grandmother just said that they wouldn't let his whole family go back to participate in the ancestral worship, and wouldn't even let them be included in the family genealogy.

The old lady intended to use this method to force Chen Jingcheng to work for Chen Dashan and his son. If she didn't get a satisfactory answer, she planned to ruin Chen Jingcheng's family's reputation.

Indeed, Chen Jingcheng is not the old lady's biological grandson, so it is understandable that she treats him this way. But the problem is that Chen Dachuan is the old lady's biological son and Li Sumei is her biological daughter-in-law. So how does the old lady treat them?

It's disheartening to think about.

At this moment, Master Chen was unaware of the situation. Upon hearing Chen Jingcheng's words, Master Chen's brows immediately furrowed. Not to mention him, even Village Chief Bai's brows furrowed as well.

Master Chen said in a deep voice, "Jingcheng, don't try to fool me like this just because you've become an official. Although I'm old, I'm not senile yet."

"Who's stopping you from going back?"

"For events like the reconstruction of the ancestral hall and the ancestral worship ceremony, all members of our Chen clan, unless they have been expelled from the clan, must return to participate."

"Who dares to tell you not to participate?"

"Who is it? I'm the oldest in the clan, and I'm still somewhat capable of managing things, how could I not know?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng smiled and said, "Third Grandfather, this person is none other than my grandmother."

"My grandma forced me to do things I couldn't do before, and I didn't agree. So she told us that none of us should go back to participate in these things, saying that we weren't qualified and didn't deserve it."

"Hehe, Third Grandfather, my parents and I grew up in the village, and my grandmother lived in Baimiao Village her whole life. You should know what kind of temperament she had and how she treated our family back then."

"So, these are the words she said, which tells you I'm not lying to you or just trying to appease you."

Upon hearing that it was Chen Jingcheng's grandmother who had done it, Third Master Chen's face instantly darkened, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

"That's absolutely outrageous!"

Master Chen slammed his hand on the table and said angrily, "This Chen Liu Shi, after all these years, still can't change her shrewish, cunning, and unreasonable personality."

"She's offended so many people in the clan, and she's still unaware of it."

"Okay, I'll handle this."

"Jingcheng, you should go back. Your old lady doesn't have the final say. I'm here on behalf of the Chen family to ask you to go back."

"You are a member of my Chen clan, and you must participate in the ancestral worship ceremony for the reconstruction of the ancestral hall."

After saying that, Third Master Chen looked at Chen Dachuan and his wife and said, "Dachuan, and you two too, you have to participate. I know you have two children, but they are studying in other places. Since that's the case, we won't ask them to come back. But you two must participate."

Chen Jingcheng wanted to hear those words, but whether he would actually be allowed to participate was another matter entirely.

After all, Chen Jingcheng still has a bright future ahead of him. He is the well-known deputy director of the government office in Linchuan County, and behind him stands the rising star Li Feitu. Therefore, even bureau chiefs at the level of section chief, township secretaries, and even some deputy division-level leaders have to give Chen Jingcheng some face.

But what about next week?

"Alright, Third Master, in that case, don't worry, I will go back."

"Is there anything else? If not, let me take you to a restaurant for a meal."

Upon hearing this, Third Master Chen shook his head, then looked at Village Chief Bai and said in a deep voice, "Little Bai, didn't you have something to say to Jing Cheng? Say it now."

"If it can be done, Jingcheng will help you; if it can't be done, don't make things difficult for Jingcheng."

"I can tell that Jingcheng is a considerate and sensible child, and he is the pride of our Chen family. So don't let your little things affect Jingcheng's future. You should know what's more important."

At this moment, Master Chen's eyes were indeed filled with admiration as he looked at Chen Jingcheng.

These words were spoken from the heart.

Upon hearing this, Village Chief Bai quickly replied, "Yes, yes, Third Master, don't worry, I will absolutely not do anything to make Director Chen feel awkward. You know, I'm not that kind of person."

Master Chen nodded and looked at Chen Jingcheng with a smile, "Jingcheng, then let's hear what Village Chief Bai has to say. However, as I just said, if it violates the policy and puts you in a difficult position, you don't have to agree."

Chen Jingcheng could sense that Third Master Chen was a very upright person, though he also seemed to have quite a temper. Among the Chen clan members in Baimiao Village, Third Master Chen's prowess was widely acknowledged.

Looking at Village Chief Bai, Chen Jingcheng smiled and said, "Village Chief Bai, just say what you want to say. What Third Master said just now was also my idea. If it doesn't violate principles, I will try my best to help if I can. Of course, I'm not a high-ranking official, so please don't be offended if I can't help."

Upon hearing this, Village Chief Bai quickly said, "Director Chen, I understand. What I wanted to say was, could you help Baimiao Village try to secure some financial support?"

"As you know, Baimiao Village is relatively poor, and there are quite a few impoverished households in the village. Most other villages already have cement roads, but in Baimiao Village, the roads are still dirt roads. Once it rains, it becomes difficult for the villagers to even go out."

"I know the country has policies and support funds, but I've been to the town several times, and the town leaders have just brushed me off. Meanwhile, the neighboring villages, which are clearly much better off than our Baimiao Village, have received policy support and funds, while we have nothing."

"Director Chen, I... I have no other choice but to ask you for help. Could you please put in a good word with the town and relevant departments? Our Baimiao Village meets the criteria and urgently needs to improve our living environment. Even if you only give us some funds, we can figure out the rest ourselves. Even if it's just to repair the two main roads, that would be fine."

As Village Chief Bai spoke, his eyes reddened.

Chen Jingcheng also fell silent.

He thought that Master Chen and Village Chief Bai came to see him on some private business, but he never expected it to be like this.

Moreover, although Chen Jingcheng was not specifically in charge of the matter that Village Chief Bai mentioned, he knew something about it.

In fact, he had already gained some understanding when he worked in the township that, in reality, how much of the good policies and financial support provided by the state were actually implemented?

Ultimately, it is the people who actually control the funds who allocate them. Those who meet the policy requirements may not necessarily receive the funds, while those who do not meet the requirements may still receive the policy funds.

Everything depends on how the person wielding the pen approves it.

Chen Jingcheng wanted to help with this.

But he dared not make any promises immediately, because he knew that even if his words carried weight now, everything might change once he ran into trouble.

In the end, it all comes down to power!

Looking at Village Chief Bai, Chen Jingcheng said in a deep voice, "Village Chief Bai, I understand what you're talking about. I can't promise you anything right now, but I will personally look into this matter. If Baimiao Village does indeed meet the conditions for financial support, I will communicate with the relevant departments and your township."

"Okay, leave a copy of the documents with me. As for the rest, wait for my call."

Chen Jingcheng decided that he would take care of this matter!

There might still be time!