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

"Zhixing, you've worked hard."

"Have a seat and a cup of tea first."

Chen Min'en didn't say anything else and walked directly to Chen Jingcheng. Although he tried his best to remain calm, one could still see the excitement in his eyes.

"Jingcheng, you've worked hard too. You've suffered so much over the years."

Chen Min'en had a lot to say, but at this moment, he didn't know how to say it. After thinking for a while, he could only utter these few words.

It felt unfamiliar, like talking to a friend, or perhaps a colleague.

Chen Min'en himself felt a little helpless. Who was he? He could speak fluently and without notes throughout a venue with tens of thousands of people.

Today, I have so much to say, but I don't know how to say it.

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng didn't feel that anything was wrong, because his feelings were just as complicated as Chen Min'en's, so complicated that he didn't even know what to say.

However, Chen Jingcheng could also feel Chen Min'en's heartfelt kindness and concern for him, and in his eyes, there was not only excitement, but also guilt.

Yes, guilt.

This is because she feels guilty for losing Chen Jingcheng.

Regardless of whether he was harmed or not, and no matter how many reasons there are, it cannot be denied that Chen Jingcheng has been lost by them for twenty-three years.

Seeing this hint of guilt, Chen Jingcheng, who was already not blaming Chen Min'en, felt even less guilty at this moment. They were victims too.

Over the years, they were the ones who suffered day and night, while Chen Jingcheng knew nothing. Although he lost the life he should have had, he had the care and love of Chen Dachuan and Li Sumei. Even though life was a little tough, he was very happy.

With a soft sigh, Chen Jingcheng smiled slightly.

"It wasn't hard work, and I didn't suffer any injustice."

"My parents are very good to me."

At this moment, Li Zhixing wanted to remind Chen Jingcheng that the person in front of him was his biological father. In any case, they had just met, and he hadn't even called him "Dad" yet, but he was calling him "parents," which would hurt Chen Min'en's feelings.

However, Li Zhixing only thought about it and ultimately didn't say anything. After all, at this time, he could ease the atmosphere, but he shouldn't say these things.

Fortunately, Chen Min'en was not angry. Instead, he said with relief, "Yes, Zhixing told me everything. Your adoptive parents treat you very well. I am really grateful to them."

"Come on, Jingcheng, let's sit down and talk."

After saying that, Chen Min'en pulled Chen Jingcheng to sit on the sofa.

However, after the two sat down on the sofa, they fell silent again, seemingly unsure of what to say next.

Li Zhixing took a deep breath, knowing that it was time for him to step in. At least, he could talk about something else to keep the atmosphere from getting cold.

"Comrade Min'en, when I arrived at the Oasis City Discipline Inspection Commission Detention Center, Lu Ming, the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, had already arrived and taken control of the people responsible for interrogating Jing Cheng. These people abused their power for personal gain and harbored malicious intentions. The Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission will give a serious punishment."

Having said all that, Chen Min'en had something to say.

His previously kind expression turned serious at this moment.

An aura of power instantly erupted from Chen Min'en. Although nothing seemed to have changed, he gave the impression of being a completely different person, making it difficult for people to look him in the eye.

Even though Chen Jingcheng knew that the person in front of him was his biological father, he still felt immense pressure at this moment.

"As a discipline inspection officer, anyone who abuses their power for personal gain must be dealt with seriously."

"I have already spoken with Secretary An. Everyone involved in this matter, no matter how high their rank or how deep their background, must be dealt with. No one can be tolerated."

"Just before you arrived, Secretary An from your province personally came to me and explained the Standing Committee's resolution."

"Zhixing, you are about to take up the post of Party Secretary of Oasis City. The Standing Committee has already approved it. You should have already received the news, right?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhixing quickly said, "Yes, Comrade Min'en, someone from the Provincial Party Committee has already informed me. Really, I don't know how to thank you enough."

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even be able to get a job in Oasis City, let alone guarantee what my future would be like."

"Thank you, Comrade Min'en, you saved me and the entire Li family."

Upon hearing this, Chen Min'en shook his head.

"Zhixing, I'm speaking up for you not only because I'm grateful that you found Jingcheng, but also because of your character and your reputation. If you are truly incapable of being promoted and have real problems, then even with my recommendation, the Qingjiang Provincial Committee will not give you an important position."

"Now that you've caught the eye of the provincial party committee's decision-making body, work hard and diligently to achieve something great. That way, you won't let everyone down."

In Qingjiang Province's twelve prefecture-level cities, being able to reach the position of municipal party secretary already signifies that one is highly valued and trusted by the provincial party committee's decision-making body.

It's important to know that not many ordinary department-level officials can directly assume the position of municipal party secretary.

The fact that more people hold the position of mayor demonstrates the extraordinary status of the municipal party secretary within the province, and that it is the closest path to becoming a deputy provincial-level official.

Li Zhixing had previously served as mayor and party secretary. Now, he has been appointed party secretary of Oasis City. With Chen Min'en's recommendation, it can be said that a vice-provincial level position is not only a certainty, but perhaps the best possible outcome.

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng's expression was also complicated. The man in front of him, his biological father, even though he did not work in Qingjiang, was able to influence important personnel arrangements in Qingjiang. He could even directly turn the tide of a political family and bring down another political family.

Chen Min'en's power was greater than he had imagined.

However, isn't the power of a provincial second-class or even provincial first-class candidate from another province a bit too great?

Chen Jingcheng looked at Chen Min'en and spoke softly at that moment.

"Thank you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Min'en chuckled and shook his head, saying, "No need to thank me, it's what I should do, especially after learning about the Sun family's illegal and disorderly conduct, I can't stand idly by."

"It's for you, but not just for you."

Chen Jingcheng nodded. Regardless of whether it was true or not, he owed this favor a huge debt.

Although, this is his biological father.

"After all, you work in another province. Directly interfering in Qingjiang's affairs, especially such a big one, I'm afraid that even if you manage to get Qingjiang to compromise because of your influence, it will still make them somewhat unhappy."

"Won't this affect you?"

"After all, although I haven't been working here long, I know that this is a taboo, and it could even become a reason for your opponents to attack you."

Chen Min'en is only fifty years old this year, but he has already reached this position. When he chatted with Li Zhixing on the way here, although there were some things he didn't understand, he realized one thing: Chen Min'en's path is not just this.

But now, this can be considered a handle, right? Such interference in important personnel matters in another province, and the huge personnel upheaval that will occur in the entire Qingjiang, means that even if the opponent doesn't take action, the higher-ups will probably have some criticism of Chen Min'en.

For Chen Min'en, the biggest problem was that the people of Yanjing had raised questions.

However, Chen Min'en smiled with relief, because in his view, this was Chen Jingcheng's concern for him.

This made him happier than any amount of thanks.

However, he might need to talk to Chen Jingcheng about the Chen family, to explain that he is not just a provincial second-ranked official, and also to teach Chen Jingcheng, as a member of the Chen family, even if he is just an ordinary person, how to be firm when necessary! Especially for Chen Jingcheng, he doesn't need to have any concerns. As long as he does the right thing, he can handle anything, and the Chen family can handle anything!

"Jingcheng, I am not interfering in Qingjiang's affairs on behalf of my position in Linjiang Province."