Wei Zhongting's attitude directly influenced the entire dinner.

Especially with the appearance of that ring, Wei Zhengguo and the others exchanged glances, and their gazes towards Lin Fan changed.

In the end, they all stood up, actively offering Lin Fan a toast.

Only Zhu Defu, sitting in the corner, remained ignored from beginning to end.

It must be said that at this dinner, Lin Fan drank with a sense of triumph, and it wasn't until it was close to ending that Wei Zhongting looked at Zhu Defu.

"Vice Mayor Zhu, I've heard some things about you, and I've communicated with a few leaders. You don't need to worry about your issues. At the very least, you won't be held accountable, but from now on, be cautious in your actions and live up to the trust your superiors place in you."

Those matter-of-fact words made Zhu Defu stand up excitedly, "Old leader, rest assured, I will work diligently and conscientiously, and I will absolutely not make any fundamental mistakes."

"That's good. I've asked for the opinions of a few leaders. Over the years, your case-solving rate and handling of criminal activities have been quite good. The only issue is your lifestyle tends to get a bit indulgent. It's not a major fault, but you need to watch its appearance. As you know, the line between officialdom and prison is thin."

While speaking, Wei Zhongting didn't forget to glance at Wei Pengju and the other younger relatives, "You all listen well too. Don't follow in the footsteps of your older cousin. Learn to control your temper. Power must be kept in check to be truly of service to the people, understood?"

"Understood."

Naturally, Wei Pengju and the others did not dare to go against Grandpa's words.

Then, Wei Zhongting looked at Lin Fan, "I heard from your master that you're quite good at chess. I've played against that old fellow my whole life and never won. I want to see if I can topple his prized disciple."

"Grandpa Wei, you're putting me in a tough spot. I have to respect my elders. You've said so yourself, how can I dare to win?"

Lin Fan stood up with a smile, and upon hearing this, Wei Zhongting gave him an eye-roll, "If you truly respected your elders, you wouldn't be your master's top disciple. You've only been in the Provincial City for a few days, but haven't you caused enough trouble? Stop with the nonsense and show some real skills. Just because I can't beat your master doesn't mean I'm a terrible player."

"With Grandpa Wei's personal guidance, I will give it my all."

The dialogue between the two appeared ordinary, yet it allowed everyone to sense a certain closeness.

Wei Zhongting's attitude towards Lin Fan was far more intimate than towards his own grandson.

"Shihan, you come over too."

Wei Zhongting glanced at Chu Shihan, who hadn't said much, and then led the two towards the back.

As for Zhu Defu, seeing no one paying attention to him, he could only get up and bid farewell.

Here was absolutely a family of officialdom, and a Deputy Mayor who was escorted by many in the City was merely a pawn here.

In the study, Chu Shihan lit a stick of sandalwood incense and placed it between the two playing chess.

Wei Zhongting held the white piece, intently focusing on the board, while Lin Fan held the black piece, being equally cautious with each move.

"Kid, can you tell me now, how did you come by this ring?"

Engrossed in the game, Wei Zhongting finally spoke.

"I obtained it by accident."

Lin Fan did not hide, nor did he exaggerate, he simply recounted the series of events. Hearing this, Wei Zhongting couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder Manman said before leaving that you would have a generous gift for me. It turns out it's this piece of information. Since that person is imprisoned, they must know many secrets."

"Grandpa Wei, rest assured, I will continue to follow up on this matter."

Lin Fan could naturally guess that, since the other party had such a token, they must have understood the prior happenings more thoroughly.

"Shihan, it's been so long, don't you have something to say to me as well?"

Wei Zhongting placed a piece and then looked up at Chu Shihan, who had been standing aside. Hearing this, she bit her lower lip and remained silent.

"Grandpa Wei can tell that my sister-in-law wants to talk about divorce, right?"

Lin Fan smiled as he placed a piece on the board, he had mentioned earlier that he would address this matter.

"I don't understand the world of young people, but I can see some signs. Besides, she and that disappointing grandson of mine really aren't suitable. I've said many times that Wei Pengfei has been irritable over the years, but unfortunately, some people just can't bear great responsibilities."

Wei Zhongting didn't deny it, he had indeed noticed, "Now that he's a prisoner, though the Wei Family is capable of getting him out, the cost is not small. I also think that prison life can indeed temper his unruliness."

For an ordinary family, such imprisonment would be a disaster, but for the Wei Family, it was hardly a matter. After all, besides officialdom, the Wei Family had a wealth of businesses. Even if Wei Pengfei was tainted, turning to the business world wouldn't be a bad choice.

"In that case, regarding my son Wei Zhengzhong's matter, provide me with a reasonable explanation, and I will represent the Wei Family in dissolving this marriage."

Wei Zhongting looked at Lin Fan and said, "But likewise, you also need to give Manman a reasonable explanation!"

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