Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

Chen Hai did not stop.

"I know what the quarterly inspector is worried about."

"My dad has retired, Teacher Gao works at the Public Security Bureau, Liang Cheng and I have a good relationship, and Chen Yang is going to marry Tong Wei. In his opinion, I have a few people standing behind me, which will affect the work of the procuratorate sooner or later."

"But since I joined the Anti-Corruption Bureau, I have never done anything against the rules, nor have I used any connections to pressure my subordinates."

"He can investigate me, he can keep an eye on me, but he can't treat me like someone who might reach out to me at any time just because my surname is Chen."

Chen Yanshi's hands, which were resting on his knees, slowly fell down.

He never imagined his son had so much on his mind.

What I didn't expect was Ji Changming's wariness of Chen Hai.

This has already put such obvious pressure on Chen Hai.

That's enough.

Chen Yanshi stood up, his voice low.

"dad."

Chen Hai was stunned for a moment.

"I'm going out for a walk."

Chen Yanshi didn't look at his son again, turned around and walked out of the living room.

The courtyard gate was gently closed.

Chen Hai remained seated, his expression slowly freezing.

He only wanted to say what was on his mind, but he forgot that his father was right beside him.

Looking in the direction Chen Yanshi left, Liang Cheng knew that the real issues that needed to be discussed tonight were beginning to surface.

No one spoke in the living room.

Chen Yang glanced at the doorway, then looked at Chen Hai.

"Chen Hai, Dad isn't blaming you."

"I know."

Chen Hai kept his head down.

"He just didn't expect me to say those things."

"You've been holding it in for too long."

Liang Cheng picked up the teacup and found that the tea had gone cold.

"Anyone in your position would feel pressured."

Chen Hai smiled wryly and looked at Liang Cheng.

"You don't understand. Sometimes I really envy you, not having to be in officialdom."

"I see."

Liang Cheng looked at him.

"What's bothering you most right now isn't the amount of work, or Ji Changming's wariness of you, but the fact that you know what others are saying isn't entirely wrong."

Chen Hai raised his head.

Liang Cheng did not avoid his gaze.

"Your promotion to deputy director is certainly due to your ability, and it is also true that you have connections."

"Without Chief Prosecutor Chen and Teacher Gao, your appointment might not have been so swift."

"A quick appointment doesn't mean you lack ability. Connections can only get you to the door; whether you can stay there depends on yourself."

Chen Hai remained silent.

This statement was direct, but it wasn't meant to be offensive.

Liang Cheng continued, "What you need to do now is not to prove that you have no connection with anyone."

"That proves nothing."

"You should let others know that after you were put in this position through connections, you didn't use it to benefit yourself, nor did you use your power to make exceptions for anyone."

"As long as we achieve results, Ji Changming will naturally change his mind, and the gossip in the institute will gradually stop."

Chen Hai said in a low voice, "It's not that simple."

"Of course it's not simple."

Liang Cheng leaned back on the sofa.

"The more complicated it is, the less you should rush to explain. If you go to Ji Changming now and say that you have no problem, he won't believe you. If you go to Teacher Gao and ask him to put in a good word for you, he will only think that you have something to hide."

"The truly effective way is to handle the case well."

Chen Hai held the teacup but didn't drink it for a long time.

"I also want to investigate cases, but there are many things that are beyond my control, and it's not my turn to do them."

"If it's not your turn, do your best in what is."

Liang Cheng said, "Focus on getting the work done at hand done first, then wait for the next opportunity. Your boss may not like you, but they can't ignore someone who can solve problems indefinitely."

Qi Tongwei, sitting beside him, slowly began to speak.

"Liang Cheng is right."

"When I first started working, some people said I got into the provincial department through connections. Even after I got to the Jingzhou branch, people still talked about me."

Qi Tongwei looked at Chen Hai.

These words won't disappear into thin air. Only when you show your achievements will others shut up.

Chen Hai raised his head.

"Now you know how to say these things."

Qi Tongwei said, "People always have to suffer losses before they know what's most important."

Chen Yang didn't participate in the work-related conversation; he simply picked up the teapot again and poured tea for the group.

Upon hearing this, Liang Cheng suddenly recalled his situation when he first entered the business world.

Although he had a reborn perspective and Liang Qunfeng as his father, when it came to actually doing business, people wouldn't give way to him just because he was young.

Funding, projects, policies, and markets.

No problem can be solved by relationships alone.

Do you think the business world is easier than the political arena?

Liang Cheng looked at Chen Hai.

Chen Hai replied, "I used to envy you."

"At least you don't have to worry about what your boss thinks of you every day, or that saying the wrong thing will be used against you."

"Just like a shopping mall."

Liang Cheng said, "Before the opening of Suda New City, Zhong Heping personally went to inspect it, and later he had people investigate Suda's funds, land, project procedures and how it got rich."

"If I do anything wrong, people won't let me off the hook just because I'm Liang Qunfeng's son."

"They'll just think that since Speedata got the project through connections, it'll be easier for them to pin the blame on me when problems arise."

Chen Hai was somewhat surprised.

He always felt that Liang Cheng's business was too successful.

The beverage factory developed rapidly, Suda New City secured a project, and the Crescent Lake mineral water factory officially went into production. Every step was taken quickly.

But now I hear Liang Cheng talking about these things.

He then realized that Liang Cheng had also been under scrutiny.

"The officialdom and the business world are different, but some things are the same."

Liang Cheng put the teacup back on the table.

"There are people watching you, there are people waiting for you to make a mistake."

"What truly allows you to stand firm is not who is willing to speak up for you, but whether you leave no loopholes in crucial moments and whether you stay true to your original aspirations."

Chen Hai nodded slowly.

"The phrase 'original aspiration' sounds rather abstract."

"Then don't treat it as a slogan."

Liang Cheng said, "You just need to remember one thing: once you have a case, whatever the evidence is, that's what it is. Proceed with the investigation as far as it goes, and don't draw conclusions for anyone in advance."

"Over time, people will know what kind of person you are."

Footsteps came from outside the door.

Chen Yanshi walked back from the courtyard.

He didn't go inside immediately, but stood by the door and heard Liang Cheng's last few words.

When I left the living room just now.

Chen Yanshi still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

The son complained about Ji Changming and the people in the compound, which sounded somewhat immature to him.

However, Liang Cheng neither listened to Chen Hai's complaints nor took the opportunity to belittle Ji Changming.

The other party simply told Chen Hai that relationships couldn't solve his real problems; academic performance and discipline were the foundation of his success.

Chen Yanshi stood at the door for a moment before pushing it open and going inside.

When Chen Hai saw his father return, he immediately sat up straight.

"dad."

"Please sit down."

Chen Yanshi waved his hand and returned to his original position.

"What Liang Cheng said makes sense."

Chen Hai looked up, not expecting his father to say that.

"If you've enjoyed the benefits of relationships, you can't just accept them when others praise you and feel wronged when others talk about you."

"Doing the job well is more effective than explaining."

Chen Hai lowered his head.

"I see."

Just then.

Chen Yanshi stopped scolding his son and looked at Liang Cheng instead.

"You didn't come here today just to congratulate Tongwei, did you?"

The words had just left his mouth.

Qi Tongwei and Chen Hai both quieted down.

Chen Yang also stopped pouring tea.

Clearly, none of them expected Chen Yanshi to say that.