Therefore, after arriving at Kaifengyu, Wei Dong called Ouyang Feng to report the situation and proposed this plan. After some consideration, Ouyang Feng still dared not make a decision, so he asked Wei Dong to wait while he consulted with his superiors.

After hanging up the phone and remaining silent for a while, Ouyang Feng shakily dialed a top-secret number. "Hello, who is this?"

An aged yet powerful voice came from the other end.

"Ah... Chairman Li, hello, I'm Ouyang Feng, Director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. May I ask if Chairman Ye is here?"

"Oh, it's you. The president has been very busy with international events these past few days. What can I do for you?"

Li Siye said.

So, Ouyang Feng explained in one breath that he wanted to invite Chen Feng to the Spring Festival Gala and all the difficulties he had encountered.

Unexpectedly, Li Siye burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"That brat! So many of us old men specifically requested that he appear on the Spring Festival Gala, and he actually refused? He's incredibly audacious! Does he even want to marry my granddaughter anymore?"

Li Siye laughed and scolded, then continued, "Don't worry, go ahead and do the plan you just mentioned. I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong. But... remember to arrange for her mother to sit in the front row, um... at the same table as me, so she can meet her in-laws."

Ouyang Feng was both shocked and delighted upon hearing the phone call, and quickly agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Li Siye muttered to himself at the Art Association: "This brat, he can refuse to perform on the Spring Festival Gala for his mother's sake. I knew I hadn't misjudged him."

On the other hand, Ouyang Feng gave instructions to Wei Dong, informed him of the precautions, and personally called the Spring Festival Gala program team to request an additional front-row seat.

Upon receiving the instructions, Wei Dong immediately set off for the mountain where Chen Feng's elderly mother lived.

After a bumpy ride and vomiting three times, Wei Dong finally got off the car and stepped onto the mountain road.

Earth's overall economy is not as good as Blue Star's, so there are no paved roads in these mountains. They are difficult to travel on, with uneven and potholed surfaces, but it's better than traveling by car.

Wei Dong, pale-faced and panting, asked many people along the way and finally found the exact location of Chen Feng's hometown.

When Wei Dong arrived at the dam, he found an elderly man with gray hair basking in the winter sun in the courtyard, with a small yellow tabby cat beside him.

Not far away, a small dog warily watched the stranger and began to bark.

The old woman was disturbed and turned around to see a well-dressed, pot-bellied man with an imposing presence in her yard. He was clearly no ordinary person.

She quickly stood up and asked nervously, "Who are you looking for?"

Wei Dong knew that the old woman in front of him was Chen Feng's mother, so he didn't dare to be presumptuous and quickly stepped forward to greet her: "Auntie, are you Chen Feng's mother?"

Chen's mother was taken aback, then nodded and said, "Yes, it is. What's wrong? Has Chen Feng gotten into trouble again?"

"Don't be nervous, Auntie. Chen Feng is quite capable now. He hasn't committed any crimes, and he's even brought honor to the country."

Wei Dong helped Chen's mother sit down and began to speak.

Upon hearing that her son had brought honor to the country, Chen's mother was indeed delighted. After some questioning, she muttered to herself, "Painting? I've never seen that brat paint since he was little, and now he's a world-renowned painter?"

"Auntie, what did you say?"

"Oh, nothing... You mean Secretary Wei? What brings you here?"

Wei Dong's expression hardened. Before coming here, he had intended to use some small deceptions, but after seeing Chen's mother, he was moved by her simplicity and decided to tell the truth.

"It's like this, ma'am. Isn't your son Chen Feng a really good singer now? We wanted to invite him to sing at the Spring Festival Gala, but he refused."

"What did you say?"

Chen's mother was so shocked she almost lost her footing. "You said you're from the Spring Festival Gala?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"You think my son can be on the Spring Festival Gala?"

Chen's mother seemed very shocked. You know, that's the Spring Festival Gala! In their rural area, being able to appear on the Spring Festival Gala is a great honor for the family and the biggest topic of conversation.

"That's right, but Chen Feng said he wanted to go home to have New Year's Eve dinner with you, so he refused us. That's why I came here in person to beg you, Auntie."

Wei Dong's words were very emotional.

To everyone's surprise, the old lady's expression changed immediately. "This unfilial son! He dares not to sing when invited to the Spring Festival Gala? I'll call him right now and see how great he is. He's really grown up, refusing to go to the Spring Festival Gala."

“What do I, an old woman, have to do with? Don’t worry, Secretary Wei, I’ll give him a good talking-to. He’s my own son, I can handle him.”

Chen's mother got up and headed inside to get her phone.

Unexpectedly, Wei Dong quickly stopped him, inwardly overjoyed, but outwardly looking troubled, he said:

"Auntie, don't worry. Here's the thing: your son is a big shot now, so you can't scold him. Actually, I have a better way so that he can both stay with you and go to CCTV to participate in the Spring Festival Gala."

Chen's mother was pulled back by Wei Dong. Seeing his words, she said, "There's no need to trouble you. So what if he's an important person? He's still my son. If I tell him to go, he has to go."

As she spoke, she reached for her phone again.

Wei Dong tried his best to dissuade her, thinking that this matter could not be ruined. If Chen Feng held a grudge, his future would be in jeopardy. So he patiently persuaded her for half an hour before Chen's mother was willing to listen to his method.

“Young man, we’ve already told you we’re not afraid of him, but you just don’t want me to make the call. So tell me, what’s the solution?”

Chen's mother couldn't persuade Wei Dong otherwise, so she sat down again.

However, judging from the anger on her face, she was quite upset.

To her, that was the Spring Festival Gala, everyone's dream. Her own son wasn't even going, yet he came all the way home. What an honor that was! It was simply inhuman.

"Auntie, it's like this, I'd like to invite you to the Spring Festival Gala. We'll reserve a front-row seat for you and your son, so you can have a family reunion dinner together and Mr. Chen can sing. What do you think?"

To her surprise, Chen's mother was dumbfounded. Pointing at herself, she opened her mouth wide and asked, "What did you say? We can go on the Spring Festival Gala too?"

"Yes, ma'am, what do you think?"

"Young man, are you trying to deceive me? Are you perhaps a conman?"

At this moment, Chen's mother became suspicious. How could an old woman like herself be qualified to participate in the Spring Festival Gala?

Wei Dong drooled until he was dry, but still couldn't convince Chen's mother. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and finally had no choice but to call the police on the spot.

It wasn't until the police came to verify Wei Dong's identity and congratulate Chen's mother that she believed Wei Dong and that she herself could participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

In an instant, the old woman's face glowed with health, and she walked with a brisk pace, insisting on slaughtering chickens and dogs to properly entertain Secretary Wei and the police officers.

Other farmers nearby also found out that someone had invited Chen's mother to participate in the Spring Festival Gala. The news spread quickly, and many people came to watch and offer their congratulations.

Soon, many women came to help prepare the meal, and the scene resembled a banquet.

Smoke rose from the chimneys, and the air was filled with the sounds of people. Secretary Wei and several police officers were so enthusiastic that they couldn't refuse and had to stay for dinner.

Experiencing the warmth and simplicity of the people in the mountains, as well as the delicious farm-style meals, this trip left a deep impression on Wei Dong.