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

Chapter 564 You're really amazing

"A gentleman knows what to do and what not to do. He does what he knows is permissible and refrains from doing what he knows is impossible. This is the way of a gentleman in what he does and does not do."

In the ensuing silence, Chu Xin suddenly launched into a bookish, scholarly manner, causing Old Master Gao to frown deeply. He had a premonition that the girl was about to say something unpleasant.

As expected, Chu Xin looked at him meaningfully and continued to speak eloquently: "First, 'doing something' is the responsibility and duty of every member of society. As the commander of a military region, you should have this responsibility and awareness even more."

Secondly, "not doing certain things" is the principle and bottom line that binds each of us. Without it, we wouldn't even be considered decent people, let alone a veteran revolutionary like you in a high position. How can you just bow down to evil forces and face those comrades who innocently lost their lives because of that incident back then?!

Why did they join the army? Their hearts were filled with pure love, dedicated solely to serving China!

So, as an old man who only wants to stay away from trouble, don't you feel ashamed of this love?!

Her voice was clear and calm, and she didn't even raise her voice at the end of her question, yet everyone who heard it fell silent.

Zhou Yichen stared at the radiant Chu Xin, all the anger and bitterness in his heart replaced by a burning emotion.

Suddenly my eyes started to sting intensely, and someone who had never cried before suddenly had tears welling up in their eyes.

Having served in the army for seven or eight years, he had never seen anyone express the mindset of a soldier so clearly.

Yes, when he was in the army, even though he didn't fight on the front lines like his predecessors, he still defended the dignity of China with his blood and tears, his indomitable will, and his unwavering spirit.

Why do they fight so recklessly? Isn't it because they dedicate themselves to the country with the purest love at the age of eighteen or nineteen?

Clenching his fists tightly, Zhou Yichen tried to suppress his excitement. The occasion was inappropriate, and he couldn't give Chu Xin a big hug full of gratitude. So he found the Gao family members in the courtyard even more displeasing.

He looked at Gao Ziyou with a cold face, "If you're still a man, if you still have any of the passion you had when you were in the army, tell me everything you know, or I'll look down on you and your entire Gao family even more!"

The last sentence was spoken while looking at Old Master Gao. He had considered the consequences of daring to take action at the Gao family's old residence, but so what? He was here to fulfill his promise, and no one could afford to be lenient. If possible, he would use the Zhou family to confront the Gao family head-on.

Zhou Yichen believed that his grandfather would understand and support him.

As for whether people would say that the Zhou family had no rules and that the people they raised were barbaric and uncivilized, he was even more dismissive of that.

As things have developed to this point, he has acted with reason and propriety, while the Gao family has been untrustworthy and timid. As long as they are not afraid of losing face if word gets out, he is happy to play along.

Gao Ziyou, already easily provoked, lunged forward, ready to argue with Zhou Yichen, "You, Zhou, don't go too far. Do you really think I'm afraid of you? What if I say something...?"

"Shut up!"

An old, stern shout interrupted him from what he was about to say.

Old Master Gao was so angry from being repeatedly mocked by the two young men that he felt like his chest was about to burst. Seeing that Gao Ziyou was about to say something he shouldn't, he immediately stopped him.

He then looked at Zhou Yichen, his lips trembling, and said, "What do you know! The Central Special Branch is independent of and far exceeds the authority of the military. Of course, it's easy for you to talk without understanding the situation. My Gao family still needs to rise to the top in this system. Even a single inaccurate statement could ruin everything, understand?!"

The old man was so angry that he blurted out what was on his mind.

After shouting those words, he bent over, panting heavily, and lowered his head, unwilling to look into Zhou Yichen and Chu Xin's clear and resolute eyes any longer.

He had fought his way through countless battles and was a survivor of many wars; he was once fearless.

But I don't know when it started, although his loyalty to the country remained, his spirit had been worn away.

He has a weakness.

The passion and righteousness of the two young men made him feel ashamed but helpless.

In the current situation, he dared not gamble. The trouble that his eldest brother had caused was already enough to give the Gao family a hard time. If he were to offend certain people unintentionally and face retaliation, wouldn't the whole family be in trouble...?

Zhou Yichen wasn't one to give up so easily.

"Gao Ziyou only needs to tell me some key points. I don't ask for more. Besides, the only people in the entire Central Special Branch who know about this are me and this female comrade. We will investigate secretly and won't cause any unnecessary trouble."

Furthermore, I can guarantee that everything I heard at the Gao family's house today will not be known to a third person outside the Gao family's gates.

“I said I had no comment, why are you so stubborn, kid…”

Old Master Gao shook his head, unwilling to speak, but Zhou Yichen wasn't the only stubborn one.

Chu Xin glanced at the Gao family members in the courtyard and then started talking about other things.

"Ah, Zhou Yichen, you came out early. You still don't know who this Master Tu who contacted Yu Jing is. I already found out before I came. He's no ordinary person in the Kuomintang's intelligence organization. He's a top-level agent. You really can't catch him often. I just don't know how much intelligence such a dangerous person has stolen from Yu Jing."

Let me think about it. During the period of their interactions, the domestic and international situation was complex and volatile. Almost all enemy activities revolved around theft in the military, political, and economic fields.

You mentioned that Yu Jing from the "Gao family" played a significant role in the enemy and special agents' sabotage activities that occurred in Ning City over the past twenty years.

It's a real pity that despite all the relevant departments maintaining a high level of vigilance day after day and year after year, and with ordinary people participating in the daily routine of counter-espionage and catching spies, they still couldn't prevent certain people from being caught.

Once we compile and report all the work, the Gao family will probably be in a pretty bad situation, right?

Thinking about it this way, it seems you still can't protect the Gao family, sir!

She deliberately emphasized the relationship between the Gao family and Yu Jing, not afraid that someone wouldn't be anxious.

"you!"

Grandpa Gao and Grandma Gao stared at her with wide eyes, "You...you...are you telling the truth?"

How could they not know how many enemy espionage and sabotage activities had occurred in Ning City?

That's absolutely infuriating, if these things are really related to the Gao family...

The elderly couple's hearts sank to the bottom at this thought.

Heaven is going to destroy the Gao family!

Chu Xin nodded seriously, "Of course, the people are ready to be escorted to the capital. We'll leave today to avoid any unforeseen complications."

Grandma Gao no longer cared about her eldest grandson, Gao Ziyou. She got up unsteadily, took small steps to Grandpa Gao, grabbed his hand tightly as if he were a lifeline, and cried pitifully.

“Old man, let Ziyou talk to you. What you’re worried about is only what hasn’t happened yet, but… but the matter of the eldest son’s wife, that could really be a matter of life and death…”

Grandpa Gao felt heartbroken looking at his wife's increasingly aged face after a day's work. He instructed her to only bring Gao Zishuo back and keep it a secret from his wife, but he didn't expect that he still couldn't hide it from her.

Their children and grandchildren are unfilial and disrespectful; it's really going to kill those two old folks.

With trembling hands, Old Master Gao patted his wife's hand, then sighed and turned to look at Chu Xin, his voice cold and sharp.

"Is everything you said true?"

"of course!"

Chu Xin was still not swayed.

Grandpa Gao was silent for a moment, then looked at Zhou Yichen and asked, "She means that we can use two things as a bargaining chip. Do you agree?"

Zhou Yichen had been staring at Chu Xin ever since she started saying those things. When he heard Old Master Gao's question, he didn't hesitate for a moment, "Of course, what she said is what I said."

So what is there left to persist in?

Since the Gao family's descendants were not as outstanding as the Zhou family's, Old Master Gao had no choice but to agree. He gave Gao Ziyou a deep look, then pulled Old Madam Gao towards the entrance of the courtyard.

When you pass by the kneeling boy, take him with you as you leave.

After the courtyard gate opened and closed again, only Zhou Yichen, Chu Xin, and Gao Ziyou remained in the courtyard.

Zhou Yichen didn't ask Gao Ziyou right away, but winked at Chu Xin—"Is what you and the old man said true?"

Chu Xin returned his wink—of course, it was just a little something extra, it didn't affect the established facts, and it was harmless!

Anyway, Old Master Gao didn't know the specific details.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Yichen, who usually had a serious expression, immediately smiled and gave a silent thumbs up—you are really amazing!