Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Chen Shan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood the warning in the words.

He was immediately indignant. "Dad, what makes you say that?"

If you simply don't like me and don't want me to come home for dinner, just say so. I won't come again.

When tempers flare, they refuse to back down in the slightest.

Seeing this, Chen Hai quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "Brother, that's not what Dad meant. He was just casually giving you a few pointers. Don't take it too seriously."

Chen Hai also had his own agenda: the more he tried to persuade Chen Shan, the more it would highlight that he was a level above Chen Shan.

Only then would parents be willing to invest all of the Chen family's resources in themselves.

Chen Shan was furious and wouldn't listen to a word of advice. He shouted angrily, "Chen Hai, you have no right to speak here! There's an order of seniority. I'm the eldest brother, and it's not your place to interrupt and lecture me!"

My chest feels tight and I'm very irritable.

Chen Shan really wanted to curse. "I'm so annoyed right now. If I had known I would have to put up with this when I got home, I would never have come back for this meal."

The atmosphere inside the room instantly plummeted to freezing point.

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Chen Yanshi's face suddenly darkened, his brows furrowed with righteous indignation, and all traces of gentleness vanished.

Staring at his eldest son, who was in a fit of rage, he said, "Chen Shan, you sit properly."

I took every word Liang Lu said to heart when she went crazy today.

Let me ask you a honest question: are you really having an affair?

His words struck like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

This is the real reason why Chen Yanshi deliberately arranged the "bitter memories and sweet memories" meal today, taking the opportunity to give Chen Shan a warning.

Chen Shan froze, his eyes flashing with panic, and he instinctively avoided Chen Yanshi's gaze.

Forced to calm down, I made up my mind to stick to my guns.

"Dad, that's not true at all!"

Liang Lu is now a complete madwoman. She lost the lawsuit, ruined her future, and has completely lost her mind. She's just spouting nonsense and attacking people randomly. Please don't believe her ravings.

He vehemently denied it verbally, but inside he was already panicking.

Wang Fuzhen quietly observed her eldest son's evasive gaze, having already seen through most of the truth.

She tried to remain calm and said, word by word, "Chen Shan, don't lie to Mom."

If there's even the slightest hint of this, deal with it as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

If he really had an affair, he should have simply and decisively divorced Liang Lu.

If you're single, everything is easy.

Otherwise, if someone finds fault with you, you'll at the very least receive a disciplinary action.

She understood that the marriage was already dead in name only, and there was no need for them to be tied down and burdened each other.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai said helplessly, "Mom, my sister-in-law's mental state is extremely unstable right now, and she is a person with legally limited civil capacity."

Even if our Chen family were willing to let my brother and Liang Lu divorce, the Civil Affairs Bureau wouldn't dare to process the paperwork.

Anyone who dares to violate regulations at this critical juncture will have to take responsibility and bear the blame; no one dares to take that risk.

The system is strictly regulated, and no mistakes can be made.

Chen Shan was most afraid that Chen Hai would continue to dig deeper and press for answers, so he quickly spoke up to stop him, his face growing increasingly grim, "Hai Zi, watch your mouth and don't meddle in my business!"

Immediately, he stood up, unwilling to stay a second longer.

"Dad, Mom, I'm full, I'm leaving now."

Chen Yanshi spoke in a deep voice, with the authority of an elder, glaring at Chen Shan, "Chen Shan, you bastard, stop right there!"

Finish all the rice in your bowl; don't waste a single grain.

In life and in all endeavors, the worst things are giving up halfway and being extravagant.

But Chen Shan was already agitated and couldn't listen to anything.

He covered his ears and walked away, muttering incessantly, ignoring it all, like a turtle chanting scriptures.

He walked away without stopping or looking back.

His resolute back view was filled with a fierce aura.

Watching his eldest son strut away, Chen Yanshi's chest heaved with anger, and he muttered a few curses under his breath, "Useless good-for-nothing!"

What a waste.

"They're hopeless cases!"

Feeling frustrated and disappointed, I had a nagging feeling that Chen Shan's situation was serious.

Chen Hai quickly got up, walked behind his father, and gently comforted him, trying to calm the old man down.

"Dad, don't be angry. My brother was just acting impulsively and lost his temper. He didn't mean any harm."

It's not worth ruining your health by getting angry."

Chen Yanshi slowly calmed his emotions, remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Chen Hai, "Hai Zi, Liang Lu said your brother is keeping a vixen outside."

Is it real or fake?

Tell me the truth, do you think this is true or false?

He felt that his youngest son, Chen Hai, was honest and reliable, and never spoke falsehoods.

Chen Hai's eyes flickered, and he looked troubled. After hesitating for two seconds, he quickly made an excuse to get away.

"Dad, I'm focused on my work and don't know much about my brother's private life."

The prosecutor's office has an urgent meeting, so I have to go now.

As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't dare to linger and quickly turned and left the courtyard.

The living room fell completely silent, with only the elderly couple sitting facing each other.

It was so quiet it was almost oppressive.

Wang Fuzhen sighed softly and broke the silence first, "Old Chen, I reckon it's 90% true."

She was insightful and had long seen through her eldest son Chen Shan's thoughts.

"Back then, Chen Shan married Liang Lu not because he was moved by her, but purely because he valued the power, resources, and connections of the Liang family."

He was able to get to where he is today thanks to Liang Qunfeng's reputation.

Such marriages, built on utilitarian motives, never contain any genuine affection.

Actually, it's not so bad if we divorce. Liang Lu is not only insane, but also a barren hen.

Those who form relationships out of self-interest will eventually part ways when the benefits are exhausted.

Chen Yanshi frowned, his eyes filled with worry. "Old Wang, the Liang family has now completely collapsed and lost all its power."

Without the Liang family's prestige, would Chen Shan be willing to spend his life bearing the title of Liang Qunfeng's son-in-law and being bound by this failed marriage?

Wang Fuzhen waved her hand, her mindset relatively calm, "Things have come to this point, let's not get too involved."

Now that the Liang family is in trouble, Chen Shan is in the eye of the storm.

There's no chance of promotion or advancement in the short term, and he won't cause any major trouble. Let him fend for himself.

Everyone has their own destiny, and children and grandchildren have their own blessings.

Chen Yanshi refused to give up easily, saying, "Old Wang, that's not right."

Our Chen family has a clean reputation and upright family traditions for generations. We must never allow scandals such as marital infidelity or moral depravity to occur.

If this is true, and it gets thoroughly investigated and exposed, it will not only ruin his own reputation but also damage the reputation of the entire Chen family.

Regardless of whether Chen Shan can be promoted to the vice-provincial level, he must keep his position as the director of the Public Security Bureau.

Furthermore, this matter must be thoroughly investigated, and measures must be taken as soon as possible to mitigate the damage; the situation cannot be allowed to worsen.

Old Stone has always been a man of principle and valued his reputation, and he cannot tolerate the slightest stain on his family's character.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Fuzhen came up with a safe solution: "Then you should call Xipo and use the same old method: get your old colleagues and acquaintances at the grassroots level to help with inquiries and investigations."

The eyes of the masses are discerning. Investigating discreetly and privately allows us to uncover the truth without causing a stir or attracting criticism.

Be prudent and discreet, and know when to advance and retreat.

Chen Yanshi nodded slowly, "Okay. I'll call Xipo later and have him find out the details."

Chen Shan's long-hidden secret may soon be revealed.

Some are happy, some are sad.

There is also an empty lot in the No. 6 compound of the Provincial Party Committee.

It was evening.

Qi Tongwei swung a hoe to turn the soil, while Pei Xiaotong held a towel and wiped Qi Tongwei's sweat every now and then.

At this time.

the phone is ringing.

Pei Xiaotong handed her phone to Qi Tongwei, "Honey, here's your phone."

"Thank you, wife." Qi Tongwei put down his hoe and answered his phone.

An excited voice came from the other end of the line, "Old platoon leader, are you home?"