Seeing the two elders full of praise for Jiang Cheng,
a hint of pride rose on Jiang Jianmin's face nearby.
It was as if the things he had insisted on for many years had finally received full recognition and affirmation at this moment.
Unable to hide his joy, he said with a sense of shared glory, "Before, you all kept blaming me for not cultivating him. Now look, I told you, 'gold' will always shine. How could a child of mine be anything less? Isn't he just so outstanding..."
Being patted on the head by his grandfather like a child,
and even having Jiang Chenghong and Jiang Jianmin staring at him with quite proud eyes,
this scene made Jiang Cheng feel a bit embarrassed for a moment.
Had he been reborn back to his childhood or something?
So the attention and praise he hadn't felt since he was little were actually appearing now??
Jiang Cheng rubbed his nose awkwardly.
Especially the line comparing him to gold gave him a sense of embarrassment, not knowing how to respond.
The reason he had this day was all thanks to the System, okay?
If not for this System, he would just be the son of an ordinary construction company boss, couldn't be more ordinary.
At best, he would be a well-off Second-generation rich kid.
Great-Grandfather continued to praise him with a face full of smiles: "Indeed, speaking of my dear grandson, I'm proud. I wish I could let everyone know right now that I have such a capable grandson, Hahaha."
Jiang Chenghong followed up: "Exactly, I was worried about the future of Mingsheng Group before, but now, there's a successor."
Hearing his grandfather and Second Grandfather praising him in harmony,
Jiang Cheng felt a bit ashamed and looked toward his own father with a pleading gaze.
After receiving Jiang Cheng's look, Jiang Jianmin let out a sigh.
"Dad, Second Uncle... these past dozen years, I've also come around. Now, watching Jiang Cheng show his brilliance day by day, I also know I can't keep going like this. This child is young but has great ability. If he continues to develop like this, he will surely achieve great things in the future. If I can't support him, wouldn't I be holding him back?"
Jiang Cheng hadn't expected his father to say such words.
Hearing this, it was actually thanks to the System.
If there were no System and he hadn't shone, then perhaps Jiang Jianmin wouldn't have thought about being ambitious; maybe he would have stayed away just like in his previous life and never returned.
Jiang Cheng really couldn't contain the strong curiosity in his heart, and he asked impatiently, "So now, Dad is back?? Is he going to switch his identity back??"
Hearing Jiang Cheng's question, Great-Grandfather was slightly stunned at first, then shook his head directly without hesitation.
He said slowly, "We're not switching back, dear grandson. Your father still needs to use another identity to hide temporarily. If he switches back, he'd be the chairman of a research company at most, which wouldn't be of much use."
After hearing Great-Grandfather's words, Jiang Cheng was secretly shocked and couldn't help but open his mouth wide, showing a look of disbelief.
He never expected that with Great-Grandfather's deep background and powerful strength, his own father had only managed to get such a seemingly ordinary title after venturing out for many years.
Even if it was a substitute identity, it really wasn't much.
It seemed that, as they said just now,
the situation over the last dozen years had not been easy.
Otherwise, how could he not even manage to become a top official in a local area?
Or was it grandfather's intentional doing, to hide his brilliance?
Jiang Chenghong replied: "Impatience ruins great plans. The layout of these dozen years hasn't been easy, and it's only now starting to stabilize. Your father is still young. To be honest, even if he had come back ten years ago, he would only have been able to slowly build up seniority in other positions, after all, his age was a factor."
Seeing that Jiang Jianmin had taken his words to heart, Jiang Chenghong continued: "If your eldest uncle and I were as young as we were a dozen years ago, how could we let you come back?"
Jiang Jianmin replied: "Second Uncle, I understand..."
Seeing his son's originally tough tone gradually soften, Great-Grandfather couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.
He said slowly: "Impatience ruins great plans. The layout of these dozen years hasn't been easy, and it's only now starting to stabilize. Your father is still young. To be honest, even if he had come back ten years ago, he would only have been able to slowly build up seniority in other positions, after all, his age was a factor."
While speaking, Great-Grandfather's eyes, which had weathered many storms, gradually moistened, and the rims of his eyes began to turn slightly red.
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng quickly reached out his broad palm and gently patted his grandfather's back, trying to give him some comfort and warmth.
People often say that it's good to enjoy the shade under a big tree.
This saying is certainly true, but those who can truly get benefits and take full advantage are often just the younger generations hiding under the tree's protection.
However, how many people have ever thought about how many winds and rains this big tree has experienced on its path of growth?
How did it struggle to resist the erosion of time and grow lush green leaves step by step?
His grandfather had spent his life navigating the changing winds of the political arena, experiencing countless overt and covert struggles and power plays.
In this long process, he had personally witnessed his relatives leaving him one by one. That kind of heart-wrenching feeling was probably difficult for others to understand.
Looking back now, his grandfather's life was indeed incredibly pitiable.
Jiang Cheng comforted him with concern: "Grandfather, you must take good care of your health.."
After Jiang Cheng said this, Jiang Jianmin also spoke: "Dad, don't say such things. Jiang Cheng is right, take care of your health. If you go, what will Jiang Cheng do??"
Great-Grandfather took a deep breath upon hearing this: "Don't worry, my health is still quite good. Especially recently, I always feel more energetic than before."
Jiang Cheng silently observed Great-Grandfather while secretly checking the detailed information of the "healing card" associated with him.
He saw the card clearly showing that the "healing" effect was still continuously permeating.
Jiang Chenghong echoed: "My big brother's health is truly good. At such an age, he can still farm, just like our Great-Grandfather before. Big brother, do you remember? Our Great-Grandfather lived a very long life, passing away only when he was nearly a hundred. With your physical state, you can definitely do the same."
When Jiang Chenghong said this, Great-Grandfather's face didn't show a hint of pleasure; instead, it was filled with worry.
"Sigh, if something happens to you, there's no point in me living..."
Jiang Chenghong smiled and comforted him: "How can that be? At most, I'll just go down early to accompany our parents. Besides, there are the younger ones, and Jianmin still needs you to manage things here. You have to hold on until both of them are reassuring."
After saying this, Jiang Jianmin followed up: "Dad, Second Uncle is right. Your health is so good, don't think nonsense. And Second Uncle, didn't the doctor say this morning that your illness is very stable? Not only has it not worsened, but the medicine feels very effective. You too, should put your mind at ease..."
Jiang Chenghong replied with a chuckle; "I know. I don't know if it's because you guys are back and I'm happy in my heart, but I used to cough up blood, and now I haven't for a long time. And just like my big brother, I feel like my whole person's spirit is getting better and better."