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

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng nodded slightly.

Indeed, although genetic testing has not yet been conducted, based on all the clues we have so far, there is almost no doubt that Chen Jingcheng is their child, and they are Chen Jingcheng's biological parents.

"Appearance, time, place, and everything else can be determined almost entirely; only the final step, genetic testing, remains."

Mr. and Mrs. Chen fell silent.

Although they had known for a long time that this day might come, when it actually arrived, they were suddenly at a loss and didn't know what to do.

I'm happy for Chen Jingcheng, but at the same time I feel sad, as if I'm about to lose him.

Although Chen Jingcheng repeatedly said that they would always be his parents, he has, after all, found his biological parents.

Moreover, those parents were also pitiful people.

Seemingly sensing the sadness of Chen Dachuan and his wife, Chen Jingcheng sat down next to Li Sumei, took her hand, and whispered, "Mom, don't worry, you will never lose me. Also, if you don't want me to acknowledge my relatives, I can assure you now that I will not acknowledge them."

"Anyway, County Chief Li Feitu hasn't told them about my situation yet; they don't know I exist."

These words brought comfort to Chen Dachuan and Li Sumei, as they showed that Chen Jingcheng cared about and valued them.

However, is it really worth it for them to make Chen Jingcheng disown his relatives?

This is something they cannot do.

Li Sumei quickly shook her head and said, "Jingcheng, no, that's not what Mom meant. I... although I'm reluctant, I can't be so selfish."

"If your biological parents are bad people, the ones who abandoned you, then I'll be a bad person. I'd rather they curse me, I'd rather be selfish, than let you recognize each other. Because if they can abandon you once, who knows if they'll do it again?"

"But they didn't abandon you. They've been searching for you. Compared to the pain they've felt for losing you all these years, your parents are very fortunate. You've been by their side all these years. Your parents are truly happy."

"Child, put yourself in my shoes. I'm a parent too. If either you or your younger sibling were lost, your father and I would be frantic with worry, even contemplating suicide. You can imagine how much pain your biological parents would be in."

"Child, acknowledge it. If the genetic comparison confirms that you are their child, then you should return to their side. After all, they have lost you for many years."

Kindness is ingrained in our bones.

Just like some people's evil, it seems to be something they were born with.

Li Sumei and Chen Dachuan were so reluctant to part with Chen Jingcheng, but when they thought about how Chen Jingcheng's biological parents had searched for him for so many years, they were able to understand his plight.

Chen Jingcheng fell silent and did not speak.

At this moment, Chen Dachuan seemed to have thought of something and looked at Chen Jingcheng.

"Jingcheng, you just said that, according to County Magistrate Li Feitu, your biological parents must be government officials?"

"Is it in our province? Is someone with a higher official rank than Li Feitu?"

Upon hearing this, Li Sumei quickly looked at Chen Jingcheng. Chen Jingcheng was currently in danger, and if his biological parents really had great power, then there was no need to worry about Chen Jingcheng's safety.

Although they were certain that Chen Jingcheng was innocent, if someone was helping him behind the scenes, then everything would be a different story.

At least, Chen Jingcheng can get over it as soon as possible.

The reason Chen Jingcheng confessed this matter to Chen Dachuan and his wife at this time was actually because of this intention and idea.

So, I didn't intend to keep it a secret.

"Dad, Mom, according to County Chief Li, it's true that my biological parents are officials. Of course, I don't know exactly how high their rank is, but they must be quite influential. And, based on my understanding of County Chief Li, they should at least be at the department-level."

"Oh, so that means the level of mayor or municipal party secretary."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dachuan and Li Sumei gasped in shock.

This couple never held official positions in their lives. One was a mid-level manager in a county-owned enterprise, not even at the deputy section chief level, and the other was a middle school teacher with no official rank.

To them, Chen Jingcheng being a deputy section-level cadre and deputy director of the government office was already a very high-ranking official. If he could go further and become a section-level bureau chief or secretary, it would be enough to bring glory to their ancestors.

What is a county magistrate?

If it weren't for Chen Jingcheng following Li Feitu and constantly hearing Li Feitu's name from Chen Jingcheng, Li Feitu would be someone they could never come into contact with, someone they could only hear about. Let alone a county magistrate, even a deputy county magistrate would be a high-ranking official they couldn't reach.

But now, Chen Jingcheng actually said that his biological parents were likely high-ranking officials like the mayor and the party secretary. How could Chen Dachuan and Li Sumei not be shocked and feel uneasy at the same time?

Compared to them, they are just ordinary people.

However, it was precisely because they knew these things that Chen Dachuan and his wife were both shocked and excited.

If such high-ranking officials are Chen Jingcheng's biological parents, then Chen Jingcheng will definitely be safe.

Compared to Chen Jingcheng's safety, nothing else matters. They would accept never seeing Chen Jingcheng again for the rest of their lives.

"Jingcheng, are you... are you sure?"

"Are your biological parents really such high-ranking officials?"

Chen Dachuan swallowed hard.

Chen Jingcheng nodded and said softly, "There shouldn't be any mistake."

At this moment, Li Sumei grabbed Chen Jingcheng's arm and said seriously, "Jingcheng, if you want to acknowledge him, then hurry up and acknowledge him. Since your biological parents are such high-ranking leaders, then you will be fine, and no one will dare to harm you."

"Your father and I couldn't protect you, but now there's finally someone who can. Don't worry about us, we won't overthink it."

Does "acknowledge" mean to accept something so easily?

Chen Jingcheng hesitated, but Li Feitu hadn't told him who his biological parents were, and he himself didn't know the current situation.

However, Li Feitu said that they would recognize each other soon, but Chen Jingcheng didn't know why not immediately.

Besides, whether or not to admit it doesn't seem to be a choice made unilaterally by himself; it's also the other party's choice. Is everything Li Feitu said true? Chen Jingcheng didn't know, so he couldn't make any judgments.

However, after saying this, although the Chen couple had new worries, they were no longer too concerned about Chen Jingcheng's safety, which was a relief for Chen Jingcheng.

"Dad, Mom, I'm telling you this to put your minds at ease. I'm completely innocent, and with such a high-ranking leader protecting me, I'm sure I'll be fine. Now you can rest assured."

"At most, he'll just be detained for a few days to cooperate with the investigation; nothing will happen."

"That's enough, it's getting late. Let's get some rest. I still have things to do tomorrow."

Afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Chen Dachuan went to rest, and Chen Jingcheng also went to rest. Although he said he was resting, he tossed and turned all night.

Because the next day is the day the democratic life meeting will be held, and it will also be the day when Li Feitu will be besieged by everyone.

Of course, Chen Jingcheng also had no idea when or where he would be taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission.

But he knew that maybe it would happen tomorrow, or maybe he would have to wait a while longer.