Chapter 276 Don't upset him too much.

Just then, the leading officer spoke up: "Which one is Chi Ruide?"

The next moment, everyone's eyes fell on Chi Rui De.

Chi Ruide's heart skipped a beat: Was he here for him? Had his identity been exposed?

Thinking about this possibility, Chi Rui De felt terrible.

But before he could think of any way to save himself or find a solution, two soldiers rushed forward, grabbed his hands, and pinned him down.

Grandpa Chi, who was standing to the side, was stunned: "What are you doing? What right do you have to arrest people?"

Seeing that Chi Ruide was about to be taken away, Old Master Chi was furious and wanted to get up and go forward to argue.

Chi Yanzhou pressed down on Old Master Chi, making him sit in the chair and preventing him from moving.

"I'm sorry for causing you trouble. You just focus on your work, I'll take care of things here," Chi Yanzhou said.

The leading military officer who came to arrest him recognized Chi Yanzhou.

Seeing that he had captured Old Master Chi and had not caused any chaos, he nodded slightly and turned to leave with his men.

Chi Rui De knew in his heart that something must have gone wrong.

He cried out anxiously, "Brother, I'm innocent, big brother, save me, big brother!"

"Ruide, Ruide, Yanzhou, let me go! What's going on? Are you just going to stand by and watch your great-uncle get arrested?" Old Master Chi shouted.

Only after Chi Yanzhou and the others had walked away did they release Old Master Chi.

At this moment, the entire Chi family hall was in an uproar.

With soldiers carrying live ammunition present, they dared not ask any further questions.

Now that the people have left, they seem to have been freed from their seal and are finally able to speak.

For a time, all that could be heard was questioning Chi Yanzhou.

"Did you call those soldiers? What exactly do you want?"

"Exactly, why are they arresting my dad?"

For a moment, the room was noisy and chaotic.

"Shut up, all of you." Chi Yanzhou coldly swept his gaze over the crowd, his icy stare causing them to instinctively shut their mouths.

Their attendance at the Chi family banquet was entirely due to Chi Rui De.

Now that Chi Ruide has been arrested, they naturally don't dare to speak loudly anymore.

Chi Yanzhou said coldly, "Chi Ruide was arrested, and there are naturally reasons for his arrest."

"The fact that we didn't arrest you all and take you away for interrogation means that this matter has nothing to do with you."

"Since it has nothing to do with you, just wait patiently for the results."

"We have some family matters to attend to now, so we won't keep you any longer. Please leave."

Chi Yanzhou clearly adopted a posture of seeing them off, leaving them looking at each other in bewilderment.

They instinctively looked at Old Master Chi, hoping he would make the decision.

Although Old Master Chi was difficult, had a bad temper, and was autocratic, he wasn't actually that stupid when it mattered.

Seeing Chi Yanzhou's assertive attitude, he understood that there must be some hidden reason behind it that he didn't know.

So he and Chi Shaoning first sent the others away.

After all the members of Chi Ruide's lineage left, only Chi Shaoning's family, Chi Yanzhou, and Xia Yuhuan remained.

Old Master Chi sat at the head of the table, his face ashen, and asked coldly, "Speak, what exactly happened? Why was Ruide arrested? What did he do wrong?"

“Chi Rui De is the infamous Master Shi. He’s involved in smuggling and the black market transportation industry,” Chi Yan Zhou said directly, showing no intention of softening his tone.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Chi's eyes widened in shock.

"What did you say? You're saying Ruide is Master Shi? This... how is that possible?"

Xia Yuhuan hurriedly moved closer to Grandpa Chi.

I'm afraid that Grandpa Chi will be too shocked and his heart won't be able to take it, and he might pass away unexpectedly.

She couldn't help but glare at Chi Yanzhou: You're too carefree, why do you just say it so directly?

The old man is so old, isn't he afraid of really angering someone to death?

"You...do you have any evidence to support your claim?" Old Master Chi stammered as he asked again.

Clearly, this news had a strong impact on him.

Xia Yuhuan carefully observed his expression.

Seeing that although his complexion was not good, his lips were still okay, and there was no sign that he was about to collapse from excessive stimulation, she felt a little relieved.

Chi Yanzhou simply said calmly, "Without evidence, the military wouldn't come to arrest people."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Chi's face turned ashen.

Xia Yuhuan kept a close eye on him to prevent him from getting into trouble.

Fortunately, although Grandpa Chi looked like he couldn't take it anymore, at least he didn't faint from anger.

He sat on the sofa, silently trying to calm himself down.

Chi Yanzhou didn't bother him, letting him think it through himself.

Chi Shaoning, who was standing to the side, asked in a low voice, "Yanzhou, how did you know that he was Master Shi?"

"It was found out," Chi Yanzhou said calmly.

"You're really amazing! You've only just recovered, and you even went to the disaster area, yet you still managed to find out that he's Master Shi. That's incredible!" Chi Shaoning couldn't help but praise.

Chi Yanzhou was truly the kind of child everyone admired since childhood, so outstanding that it made others envious.

Chi Zhenghao, however, spoke with a grave expression: "Brother, in the eyes of outsiders, he is a member of our Chi family. His arrest will definitely have an impact on our family, right?"

"Have you and your uncle figured out a way to deal with this?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuhuan looked up and glanced at Chi Zhenghao.

Chi Zhenghao truly lives up to his reputation as the only clear-headed person in his second uncle's family. He has a sharp and direct eye on issues and instantly spotted the hidden dangers.

Grandpa Chi realized this at this moment and looked at Chi Yanzhou nervously.

"His affairs won't affect you and your dad, will they?"

"What do you think?" Chi Yanzhou asked in return.

Grandpa Chi wasn't really stupid; he immediately realized that this matter would definitely have an impact on their family.

"Then you can push me out."

"It's because I'm close to him, and it's because we have a good relationship. You have no relationship with him. Can this work?" Old Master Chi asked nervously.

Xia Yuhuan glanced at Grandpa Chi in surprise.

She hadn't expected that at such a crucial moment, Old Master Chi would still know to protect Chi Shaokang and Chi Yanzhou.

Based on Grandpa Chi's previous behavior, she had always thought he was a clueless old man.

Surprisingly, he was still very clear-headed when it came to matters of principle.

No wonder Chi Shaokang and the others, although they disliked Old Master Chi, did not cut off contact with him directly.

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't been so close to him and hadn't helped him so much, you wouldn't have gotten involved now," Old Master Chi said with great regret.

"Now you know you regret it? I advised you not to get too close to him before, but you didn't listen," Chi Yanzhou said coldly.

Grandpa Chi was in terrible pain and asked him, "Then just tell me, will this work?"

"No," Chi Yanzhou said calmly.

Old Master Chi's face immediately turned ugly.

Seeing this, Xia Yuhuan quickly said, "Ayan, don't upset Grandpa, don't frighten him."

If it really scares you into getting sick, she'll have to treat you, which is too much trouble.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Chi was immediately filled with hope and quickly looked at Chi Yanzhou.