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

"Jinghan, you're not kidding, are you?"

"So you want me to speak with the mayor and the party secretary? And then assign the office building renovation to you?"

Chen Jingcheng's face was full of helplessness at this moment.

"Brother, I'm just a newbie who's only been working in Haiwan Town for less than half a year. I don't even have a position, let alone a deputy section chief. Even if I were promoted to deputy section chief in the township, I wouldn't be able to become the secretary or the mayor."

At this point, Chen Jingcheng looked at his uncle Chen Dashan and said with a wry smile, "Uncle, you should understand this situation."

Chen Dashan lit a cigarette, sat on the sofa seemingly unconcerned, and said with a smile, "Jingcheng, of course we know you haven't been working for very long, but not long is still working."

"You must be more familiar with your relationship with Secretary Wang and Mayor Liu than we are with them."

"Jingcheng, after so many years in business, I've come to realize one thing: interpersonal relationships need to be maintained and actively cultivated. If you don't take the initiative, do you expect your superiors to do so?"

Chen Dashan has his own set of theories, and in fact, there is nothing wrong with his theories.

Chen Jingcheng didn't disagree; it's just that some things are easier said than done.

Chen Dashan shook his head and continued speaking.

"You have the resources and the connections. They might not give you face, but at least you have many more opportunities than others."

"Don't worry, Jingcheng. This time, we're not planning to make any money. As long as you can help us get this project, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits, and your leaders won't be left out either."

"Regarding the renovation of your town government office building, your brother and I have a simple intention: all the profits will go to you. What we want is the relationship that follows this collaboration!"

"Besides, this is also good for you. After all, you're working under them, and we're giving them benefits. Jingcheng, are you still worried about not being valued in the future?"

Chen Dashan had thought everything through clearly, even admitting that it wouldn't make money. Not only that, he also said that it was all for Chen Jingcheng's good.

It sounds like there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

In fact, Chen Jingcheng wasn't unwilling to help, but as he said before, he couldn't.

Especially at this critical juncture, he cannot and dares not make any mistakes.

"Uncle, brother, I understand what you're saying, but I really can't help with this. The renovation of our office building has already been arranged."

Chen Jingcheng refused once again.

Besides the fact that he really couldn't help, there was also the reason that he was about to start working in the county government office. Of course, there was an even more important reason, which was that he didn't trust Chen Jinghan!

He didn't want to say much about how his uncle's business was doing, as he didn't know much about it, and other people's rumors might not be credible. However, he knew exactly what kind of person Chen Jinghan was.

The renovation company did open, and they did get a lot of business, but the problem is, there were fewer complaints?

Customer complaints are one thing, poor renovation quality is another, but he even delays paying the workers who did the job. If I recommend a project to someone like that and something goes wrong, who will be responsible?

It's true that Chen Jingcheng and Chen Jinghan share the same grandparents, but that doesn't mean Chen Jingcheng should give up his future for Chen Jinghan's little bit of money.

Upon hearing Chen Jingcheng's explicit refusal, both Chen Dashan and Chen Jinghan's expressions turned grim.

Chen Dashan frowned and said, "Jingcheng, I've said everything I needed to say. This is something that would benefit all of us. Are you sure you don't want to help?"

"I don't need you to do anything else, just get your boss to come out so we can meet. I'll handle the rest myself. Whether it works out or not, your brother and I will thank you for your help."

However, Chen Jingcheng, having already made his decision, could not interfere in their affairs.

"Uncle, I'm so sorry, I really don't have the face to ask the leader out."

"Furthermore, Uncle, Brother, to put it bluntly, I don't recommend you take on this project. The town's finances aren't very good, so even if you take on the project, you'll have to pay upfront and it will be difficult to get money back later. In short, there's no benefit to it."

Hearing this, Chen Jinghan became somewhat impatient and said directly, "Chen Jingcheng, you don't need to worry about any of this. I just want to ask you one question. Your uncle and I have come here in person, essentially begging you for help. Will you help us or not?"

Chen Jingcheng took a deep breath and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, I really can't help you."

Chen Jinghan snorted coldly, stood up abruptly, pointed at Chen Jingcheng, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Chen Jingcheng, don't forget, we're relatives. You don't even help your own people? Do you think you're so selfless?"

"Remember this: you're just an ordinary staff member at the Haiwan Town government. Do you think you're already an official?"

"Even if you work for ten or eight years, what's the point of being promoted to deputy section chief or becoming a deputy township head? Many people work in townships for decades and never get to return to the county seat, never get promoted to section chief, and never get real power."

"Chen Jingcheng, this is not how you should behave. If you are like this, then I can say for sure that you are not suited for officialdom. You will offend everyone and suffer poverty and hardship for the rest of your life, stuck in a small town and unable to get out."

Chen Jinghan's words were harsh, but they were also true. Many people had worked in townships for decades and wanted to be transferred back to the county seat, even if they weren't given real power, they would still be willing to be ordinary staff members.

Here, without connections, relationships, or ability, you're destined to have a more rugged and difficult path than others.

At this moment, Chen Dashan sighed and looked at Chen Jingcheng, saying, "Jingcheng, it seems I'm putting you in a difficult position. However, I'm doing this to help you. Of course, I hope that someone in our family can become an official, even if it's not a high-ranking one. But now I can see that you don't have much of a future."

"Jingcheng, as a person, you must know how to be flexible and give others a chance. Only in this way can you give yourself a chance."

"Also, your older brother and I brought you 100,000 yuan this time."

"I heard you and Yueyue are getting married, but you haven't raised enough for the bride price because the bride's family is asking for too much money, is that right?"

"I've brought you the money!"