Shocking! The young educated youth had just arrived and was already clashing with spies.

Chapter 449: A direct chokehold warning for this kind of person.

It's really laughable. The Ruan family, who dared to argue with the military region commander because of a favor from decades ago, immediately became a mummified mess when they saw the police.

Of course, they don't need to say anything. The Zhou family is the aggrieved party, and if they insist on pursuing the matter, then everyone must follow along.

The four members of the Ruan family were taken away in two separate vehicles.

"Mom, this isn't what you said. The Zhou family is now refusing to care about us because of a vixen who seduced Brother Yichen!"

Having had her dream for so many years shattered, Ruan Hongmei felt like going crazy, ignoring the complaints of the police officers in the same car.

Ruan's mother glanced at the police officer subtly, signaling her to watch her words, "Don't say anything reckless!"

"I don't care! When I liked Zhou Yichen, you all approved of it and told me that our relationship would definitely work out. I've been looking forward to growing up every day all these years. If he doesn't marry me, I'll die!"

Ruan Hongmei was completely devastated. She was hurt by the person she loved most, laughed at by those prominent people in Beijing, and would be ridiculed by those uncultured bumpkins who were inferior to her when she returned to her hometown.

She had already announced that she would marry into a powerful family in Kyoto and become the granddaughter-in-law of a high-ranking official. If she really went back in disgrace, she would be laughed at to death.

Ruan's mother felt that she had completely lost face. No matter what she thought in her heart, she should at least put on an act in front of outsiders.

Doesn't this just solidify his bad reputation for being a persistent pest?

The police officer sitting in the front row curled his lips speechlessly. They really dared to think and act. There are countless high-ranking officials in the circle who are waiting to take Zhou's son as their son-in-law. Where did you guys come from to try to compete?

Zhou family.

After watching the police take the person away and dismiss the onlookers, Grandpa Zhou finally showed signs of fatigue, and his back slumped down.

He was helped into the house and sat there for a while before he regained some energy.

"Sigh, I never expected this..."

Zhou Yichen exposed his bluff, saying, "How could you not have thought that their family's intentions had long since become less pure?"

Grandpa Zhou choked. Sure enough, it was his good grandson. He must have been holding back his anger, so he came here to vent it on him.

"Don't blame me. People can only see what's in front of them. No one knows what will happen next. Besides, didn't I do you a favor?"

Zhou Yichen didn't choose to continue arguing with him. "You should send someone to the Ruan family to investigate whether they have done anything to persecute people in recent years. Judging from their demeanor today, this family doesn't seem like novices."

Let's not talk about the past. With the situation so tense right now, it's better to be prepared and investigate thoroughly, rather than being tripped up by some unfounded accusations.

Grandpa Zhou nodded heavily, "Sigh, what a mess this has become."

It's really a wave of upheaval.

He outwardly did not participate in the current domestic partisan struggles, but privately he firmly supported the older generation of revolutionaries in their efforts to fight against counter-revolutionary groups and minimize the losses to the country caused by those who attempted to usurp the highest power of the Party and the state.

This is risky; one wrong move and you could suffer persecution from those who act against the tide because of their flawed policies.

As the commander of a military region, he must leave no dirt on anyone in order to continue the struggle for as long as possible.

At the beginning of 1968, the Cultural Revolution led to the full-scale rise of the Red Guard movement, plunging the whole country into serious political turmoil and social chaos.

"Ugh!"

Old Master Zhou must have sighed countless times every day.

"Perhaps the Ruan family was originally decent, but some people instilled incorrect ideas in them, which is why they have such extreme views today. This is not your fault."

Zhou Yichen didn't want the old man to blame himself too much.

His health is not as robust as it used to be. As people get older, they become like machines, with some parts worn out and unable to function properly. Mr. Zhou is now in a semi-retired state.

The reason he hasn't retired yet is twofold: firstly, the timing isn't right; secondly, if he were to retire, the entire Zhou family would be affected to some extent, especially Zhou's father and second uncle. If they can continue in their positions and get promoted, that would be fine, but otherwise, their situation would be precarious.

Don't assume it's impossible.

During the movement, many veteran revolutionaries, cadres, and intellectuals, who had made outstanding contributions to the country and the people, were wrongly criticized and overthrown because of the sabotage of counter-revolutionary groups.

These are all bloody facts.

Grandpa Zhou is holding on, partly for his own family's sake, but also for the greater good of the country.

Zhou Yichen understood all of this.

"You don't need to comfort me. Human nature is inherently flawed, and it's okay if it changes."

"But you're right, someone deliberately exaggerated the greed of that father and son. To brainwash them like that, they must have been constantly nagged day after day, year after year. The only person with that kind of influence is probably Ruan Laoba's daughter-in-law."

He sighed again, "Alas, a virtuous wife brings fewer troubles to her husband!"

……

Chu Xin heard about what happened to the Zhou family not long afterward.

Grandpa Chu was both disgusted and sympathetic. He sipped several mouthfuls of tea before continuing, "You're lucky you ran fast. If you had run into that family a moment later, you would have been entangled with them too!"

Chu Xin felt no relief, only regret. Why hadn't she made it in time?

She didn't want to start a fight, but she was genuinely curious about what Zhou Yichen, with his sharp tongue and tendency to argue, was like, and she really wanted to see him in person.

What's the point of just listening to someone else's version? Who knows how it might be altered or changed during the transmission process?

As for the worry of being harassed, Chu Xin said it was impossible.

When she and Zhou Yichen are of one mind, anyone who dares to come up and criticize is an outsider, and such people are given a direct warning.

If that Zhou guy dares to betray his own side, then kick him out of her team and give him a good beating.

Chu Xin dares to love but never hates. Love and affection are not necessities. She would never go crazy for such a thing as draining herself.

Zhou Yichen, who was discussing the follow-up matters with Grandpa Zhou, suddenly shuddered.

His movements were so obvious that it was hard for Old Master Zhou not to notice. "What's wrong? Are you cold?"

Zhou Yichen shook his head. It wasn't the cold; a chill had just swept over him for a moment, a feeling similar to when Chu Xin almost kicked him in the groin...

Zhou's father was the last to know the news.

Unfortunately, his original intention was to avoid his wife's constant disapproval of him, but unexpectedly, something came up at his workplace, and he had to leave the city with the work group.

He didn't get back until late afternoon, and as soon as he entered the office, some people looked at him suspiciously, making him wonder if he had been slapped in the face.

He found out that his family had been in an uproar that afternoon, and although his face hadn't been bruised, he knew his wife would definitely give him a good spanking when he got home.

He rushed home with a belly full of worries. The first thing he did upon entering the house was to check on Zhou's mother in the kitchen. He anxiously asked her if she had been bullied. Anyone who didn't know the situation would have thought that Zhou's mother had gone to fight with someone.

"Were you furious this afternoon? Now that I'm back, take your anger out on me instead of holding it in."

"If there's anything else that's bothering you, boss, just give the order, and I'll get revenge for you."

I heard that his wife even cried. It's unforgivable. Since she married him, the only time she's ever cried was when she gave birth to Zhou Yichen, except when she was acting.

Mr. Zhou was heartbroken beyond measure.

This proves Chu Xin's words true: what you hear from other people is always embellished.

Small workshops use high-quality materials; they only care about output and don't care whether you live or die.

Zhou's mother blushed deeply, unsure whether to be angry or not, and ultimately decided not to get angry.

She glared at him. "Alright, what kind of behavior is this? Dad and Yichen are both here today. What loss could I possibly suffer? They'll handle it all."

Mr. Zhou couldn't help but mutter, "If they don't handle this, they'll really push you out there. The old man caused this trouble, but the brat got into it, so they have to step in!"

Sitting in the living room, Grandpa Zhou and Zhou Yichen were not at all surprised by their father's obsequious behavior.

However, both of them suddenly realized that there was something Zhou's father was perfectly suited to do...