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

From Chen Min'en, Chen Jingcheng learned that his biological mother almost became depressed because of losing him, and that she had hardly ever smiled over the years.

As for her marital relationship with Chen Min'en, there's no need to elaborate. Although they are still husband and wife, they have long been separated and have even harbored some resentment towards Chen Min'en.

Now that he knows the news, Chen Min'en should have told him immediately, and the person should have come immediately as well.

That's why Chen Jingcheng found it strange and asked Chen Min'en.

Chen Min'en gave a wry smile, shook his head at Chen Jingcheng, and said, "I haven't been able to contact her yet. I did find out where she is through other people, but that's precisely why I can't contact her. It's also difficult for others to contact her."

"Every year, she would leave for a period of time to be alone and quiet, and she would not allow anyone to disturb her except for a few people who were close to her. No one else was allowed to follow her, and even if they did, no one would bring any communication devices."

"However, it won't be long. I've already sent people to those places to search for her. Once we find her, we'll let her know you exist immediately."

These words surprised Chen Jingcheng.

Although he didn't know the specifics, he could understand. It was precisely because of this that Chen Jingcheng understood even more how much pain his biological mother was in.

Looking at the bitter expression on Chen Min'en's face, one can tell that this couple is not doing well, not doing well at all. On the surface, they seem to be living a glamorous life, but in reality, when no one is around, their hearts are full of wounds.

Chen Jingcheng sighed softly, unsure of what to say.

"She must have had a hard time these past few years. Her desire for peace and quiet each year is probably a way to alleviate the pain in her heart."

Chen Min'en nodded, looked at Chen Jingcheng, and said softly, "Besides that, it's also because of her health. Over the years, she has been worrying too much, and her health has not been very good. A quiet environment can help her think less, which can also help her health."

"And most importantly, she disappears from time to time every year to go to places where no one will bother her, also to pray for you."

"I hope you are alive, I hope you are living well, and I hope to see you again."

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng fell silent, truly unsure of what to say.

Chen Min'en, and his biological mother whom he has yet to meet, they have truly been thinking of him all along. At the same time, they are also the two people who have suffered so much for the past twenty-three years.

Chen Min'en sighed, patted Chen Jingcheng on the shoulder, and said softly, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's getting late. Let's get some rest today."

Afterwards, Chen Jingcheng went to his room to rest. After entering the room, he saw Chen Min'en, who was carrying documents, going to the study.

Even late at night, I still have to keep working.

At this moment, besides seeing Chen Min'en working tirelessly day and night, Chen Jingcheng also noticed that Chen Min'en's temples were already showing signs of gray.

In fact, once Chen Min'en reached his position, he could have rested or reduced his workload if he wanted. As the second-in-command of the province, he was in charge of government work, but that didn't mean he had to handle every little detail. His subordinates would also do a good job. However, although he delegated authority, he was still responsible, especially for matters involving the economy and people's livelihoods. Chen Min'en was involved in almost every detail, repeatedly discussing all policies and decisions to be issued, fearing that it would dissatisfy or make the people under his jurisdiction unhappy.

He's a good official, a really good official.

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng seemed to have found a role model and direction for his life.

Meanwhile, in Yanjing, in a quaint and elegant villa district.

A woman who looked to be in her early forties was sitting in the living room, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with a mixture of joy and complexity, as if she were experiencing some great emotional conflict.

Around 11 p.m., a man in his thirties who looked very confident walked into the room.

"Mom, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

The middle-aged woman looked at the returning man and pointed to the sofa opposite her.

"Chengfeng, come here, I have something to tell you."

Seeing his mother's serious expression, Xiao Chengfeng smiled and said, "Mom, did you get angry with Dad again? It's understandable that Dad is busy with work and can't spend time with you. He's finally going to be promoted to mayor, a position at the provincial level. You should understand him."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged noblewoman shook her head, a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"Your father is over fifty years old and has only just been promoted to mayor of a small, remote city. How can I possibly understand him?"

Xiao Chengfeng wasn't surprised to hear this, after all, his mother's name was Chen Wan, from the Chen family of Yanjing.

Officials have seen it all.

In comparison, Chen Wan's own husband was indeed progressing at a slower pace, but Chen Wan was well aware of the reasons for this, besides his abilities, there were other reasons as well.

Xiao Chengfeng smiled and said, "Mom, you can't compare Dad to my eldest uncle, can you? In today's officialdom, how many people can compare to my eldest uncle?"

"Whether it's ability, methods, or family background, my uncle is top-notch. It's only natural that he's making rapid progress."

"Alright, it's alright. You still have your son, me. I've just turned thirty, but the ministry has already put me on the list for performance evaluation at the bureau level."

"That's exactly what I was just about to tell you. The ministry wants me to take a temporary post at the grassroots level to gain experience and build up my grassroots experience. This way, I can be promoted to the position of deputy director more naturally."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wan immediately smiled. Indeed, her son, among the younger generation, was considered to have risen quite quickly, even in Yanjing.

In fact, Chen Wan knew very well that, apart from her son's work ability, the biggest reason for all of this was the Chen family's connections.

Everyone knows that Xiao Chengfeng is Old Chen's grandson and Chen Min'en's nephew. Among the third generation of the Chen family, there are not many people in politics, and even fewer who are capable. Xiao Chengfeng is one of the best among them.

Chen Wan even considered her son as the successor of the third generation of the Chen family. Even though he was surnamed Xiao, it didn't matter. After all, none of the third generation of the Chen family had entered politics and achieved anything significant. The others were all incompetent.

So, as long as Elder Chen approves and Chen Min'en approves, everything will be fine.

Although the issue hadn't been discussed, that was Chen Wan's mindset. So she used her connections in the Chen family to pave the way for her son. Whether Old Master Chen knew or not, he didn't object and liked his grandson very much. Chen Min'en didn't say anything either, which Chen Wan considered tacit approval.

After all, given the Chen family's current status, it is inevitable that someone in the third generation will enter politics, and there must be a successor to be chosen. Xiao Chengfeng is the most suitable person in every respect.

But all of that has probably changed now.

Chen Wan learned some news when she visited the old man today.

It was news that made her both happy and uneasy, and she wasn't entirely happy.

Chen Min'en has found his biological son!

This biological son, it is said, is still within the system and is quite capable and idealistic, or rather, ambitious.

Now that Chen Min'en has his own biological son, the Chen family has a true eldest son and grandson, and the person is also very ambitious. So, can Chen Wan's son, Xiao Chengfeng, become the successor of the third generation of the Chen family and gather the resources of the entire Chen family?

That's a big question mark.

This is definitely not what Chen Wan wanted to see!

All she wanted to see was this: all the resources of the Chen family would be poured into her son, so that he could truly rise to prominence and soar to great heights!