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

It was normal for Li Feitu to know about Chen Jingcheng and Chen Min'en's meeting; it would have been strange if he hadn't, since Li Feitu had played a significant role in Chen Jingcheng's reunion with Chen Min'en.

Chen Jingcheng didn't want to hide anything from Li Feitu about this matter.

"He is really good. Although I have never met him since I was born, I can feel his feelings for me."

"But, as you know, we haven't met in all these years. If you're talking about feelings, there's really nothing between us. Besides, he's such a high-ranking leader, so it's hard for me to say I'm completely at ease in front of him."

Li Feitu was able to understand Chen Jingcheng's situation.

If Chen Jingcheng had lived with Chen Min'en since childhood and been cared for by him, even if they were often separated and father and son only saw each other a few times a year, there wouldn't be this particular sense of unfamiliarity and restraint.

Because of familiarity, because of feelings.

The problem is that Chen Jingcheng and Chen Min'en have never lived together. They are indeed father and son, but to Chen Jingcheng, they are more like strangers.

Li Feitu sighed softly, seemingly able to sense some of Chen Jingcheng's hesitation and awkwardness.

If it were anyone else, with a father like Chen Min'en, they would probably be overjoyed. There would be no sense of unfamiliarity or estrangement; they would probably be eager to stay by his side every day to cultivate a relationship.

However, this is also what Li Feitu greatly admires about Chen Jingcheng. Chen Jingcheng is not that kind of person, which is not a bad thing. On the contrary, Chen Jingcheng has his own bottom line and standards for being a person and doing things.

"It's okay, it's normal for you to feel this way. To be honest, I would feel the same way if I were in your shoes."

"However, I really didn't expect that Comrade Min'en would be able to bear letting you continue to work in Linchuan County after acknowledging you. To be honest, if I were in the same situation, I would do everything I could to keep my son by my side."

"Therefore, Comrade Min'en's magnanimity and vision are truly admirable."

Li Feitu wasn't flattering him; he was speaking from the heart.

At least, he believes he can't do these things, and neither can many others.

Chen Jingcheng nodded in deep agreement. Putting aside other emotional factors, based solely on his understanding of Chen Min'en from this meeting, Chen Jingcheng greatly admired Chen Min'en. He could also see that Chen Min'en was consistent in word and deed, a good official, and one who truly cared for the people.

Of course, he also knew very well that what Chen Min'en hoped for more was not for Chen Jingcheng to think of him as a good official, but rather to be a good father in front of Chen Jingcheng.

But this can only be achieved gradually.

"Jingcheng, where is your mother? I only heard from my uncle that you saw your father, but he didn't seem to mention your mother."

When his mother was mentioned, Chen Jingcheng fell silent.

He had indeed never met his biological mother, but he knew that this poor woman had never been happy for more than twenty years. According to Chen Min'en, his mother, whom he had never met, was almost blind from crying for him.

This made Chen Jingcheng instinctively feel heartache and sadness.

He didn't know if it was a mother's heart that connected with her child, but he knew that his biological mother was in a lot of pain, and that it was already a remarkable thing that she had managed to live until now.

With a soft sigh, Chen Jingcheng shook his head and relayed Chen Min'en's words to Li Feitu.

Upon hearing this, Li Feitu sighed softly, unsure how to comfort Chen Jingcheng at this moment.

"Jingcheng, although I haven't met your aunt yet and don't know how to comfort you, it's okay, everything will be alright."

"Although we can't contact your aunt for the time being, according to your father, she disappears for a period of time every year, whether to calm her mind or to pray for you. In any case, she will eventually reappear. In addition, your father has already started sending people everywhere to look for her, so I believe your mother will know about you soon."

"Then you and your son will be reunited, and she won't have to cry every day anymore."

Chen Jingcheng nodded. At this point, there was nothing else he could do but wait for his biological mother to be found so that they could recognize each other.

Fortunately, it shouldn't take too long.

Just as Chen Jingcheng and Li Feitu were discussing the work they were about to undertake, Chen Jingcheng's phone suddenly rang.

Chen Jingcheng frowned as he looked at the phone number on the phone.

"County magistrate, that's my uncle's phone number."

Li Feitu doesn't know who Chen Jingcheng's uncle is now. This must be the uncle in Linchuan County who is not related to him by blood.

Chen Jinghan was taken to the police station last night, and his family must have been notified today. The fact that they only called now shows that Chen Dashan is very patient.

"Jingcheng, go ahead and get busy. Let me know if anything comes up!"

Chen Jingcheng nodded, then left Li Feitu's office and returned to his own office before answering the phone.

As soon as the call connected, Chen Dashan's voice came through.

Chen Jingcheng could also hear the impatience and unease in Chen Dashan's voice.

"Jingcheng, is that you, Jingcheng? Your uncle knew you'd be alright. You're definitely innocent. Um, Jingcheng, do you have time to meet with your uncle?"

"Your uncle needs to talk to you."

Judging from these words, it's clear that she didn't know she was the one who did Chen Jinghan's dirty work.

Either they didn't see Chen Jinghan, or it was as Guo Hu and Liu Fei said—everything was arranged by them. They knew who was behind it, including Chen Jinghan and Boss Wang, but they dared not reveal who did it. They could only follow Guo Hu's instructions and say it was the result of a fight with those scoundrels.

However, even so, Chen Jingcheng did not expect that Chen Dashan would actually dare to come to his door.

I haven't even gone to settle accounts with him yet, but he's already being incredibly rude.

Did they really think that just because they came out of prison, they knew nothing? Did they really think that they could remain indifferent when their parents were beaten and hospitalized?

A cold smile appeared on Chen Jingcheng's lips as he spoke coldly into the phone.

"Just say what's on your mind. I'm very busy and don't have time to meet with you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dashan quickly said, "Jingcheng, let's meet. Don't worry, it won't take up too much of your time. I really have something to discuss with you, please, I'm begging you."

You insist on meeting? Fine.

If he's making himself miserable, then he can't blame Chen Jingcheng.

"I'll be waiting for you at home at 7 p.m.

After saying that, Chen Jingcheng hung up the phone, not giving Chen Dashan a chance to continue speaking.

He was waiting at home; Chen Dashan knew where his home was.

He believed that Chen Dashan knew where his parents had been beaten so badly by Chen Dashan's son.

Since that's the case, then he'll just wait at home!

He wanted to see if Chen Dashan could still say anything shameless after arriving at his house!