Chapter 439: Explain it to the police

"You can deny it, that doesn't matter; you can explain it to the police," Chen Yu sneered. "And Master, the two of you colluded to use your reputations to manufacture and sell fakes, involving a huge sum. You can spend your coming days in prison."

"Chen Yu, this has nothing to do with me. Why do you have to drag me into this? I didn't know he was Zhao Qingshan," Master said, his face deathly pale.

"That doesn't matter. You can tell the police whatever you have to say," Chen Yu sneered. "Just let us leave, why be like this? Who can you blame for things reaching this point?"

The result of the matter was that Guyue Zhai was sealed off, and the police came to take both Zhao San and Huang Lianzhou away.

The two of them had partnered up to appraise and manufacture fakes; going in would be enough to keep them busy for a while.

"Zhang Lao, thank you. If you hadn't shown up, it would have been a bit difficult to deal with them today," Chen Yu said to Zhang Desheng.

"Haha, you cured my illness and helped me so much, I haven't even thanked you properly yet," Zhang Desheng laughed heartily. "Alright, you two go ahead and get busy. I'll stroll around here and come find you later."

"Alright, take care, Zhang Lao," Chen Yu nodded.

"Xia Tian, starting a business is fine, but there's no need to rush it at this moment," Chen Yu smiled. "You must keep your eyes peeled; after all, you've severed ties with the Xia Family now, and some people are clearly out to swindle you."

"I know, I was indeed too impatient. Fortunately, I have you and Qiang Ge. I really thank you both so much," Xia Tian said gratefully.

"Why are you saying such polite things to your own people?" Huang Yiqiang laughed. "You're just trying to prove that you can survive without the Xia Group; otherwise, the businesses you built up yourself before would have been enough for you to live a carefree life."

"That's right, it's just wanting to prove something to myself," Xia Tian said with a bitter smile.

Suddenly, he received a message, and Xia Tian's expression changed drastically after just one glance.

"What's wrong, Xia Tian?" Huang Yiqiang was startled.

"Xia Junshan is sick; he's been hospitalized," Xia Tian said with a complex expression.

"When I went to treat him last time, I said he would have this tribulation," Chen Yu said. "People who don't get sick for years, once they fall ill, they can never get back up."

"Then what should I do?" Xia Tian said distressfully. "I don't have any relationship with him anymore."

"Go see him," Chen Yu sighed and said. "He is your only relative now, and you are his only grandson. If he really passes, the Xia Group cannot be left without an heir."

"I'll listen to you," Xia Tian nodded. "Can you go and take a look at his illness?"

"I can do that, but sometimes when a person's life reaches this point, even an Immortal wouldn't be able to help," Chen Yu shook his head and said.

At the hospital, Xia Junshan lay on the hospital bed.

His hair had turned completely white; it was as if he had aged a dozen years overnight.

His illness was very serious. As Chen Yu said, the healthier a person usually looks, the more serious it is once they fall ill.

"Five Decays of Heaven and Man," Chen Yu said only these four words after observing Xia Junshan's condition.

"Chen Yu, what is the Five Decays of Heaven and Man?" Xia Tian asked.

"Birth, aging, sickness, and death, the cycle of Reincarnation. When a person reaches the final step, their essence, Qi, spirit, and internal organs will all completely wither away. This condition is called the Five Decays of Heaven and Man," Chen Yu shook his head and said. "Your grandfather is in this situation now; forgive me for being powerless."

Xia Tian's eyes turned red instantly. Even though he hated Xia Junshan, hearing that his time had come, he still couldn't help but shed tears.

"Xia Tian..." Xia Junshan lifted his hand with great effort, reaching out toward Xia Tian.

"I'm here," Xia Tian stepped forward.

"It was my fault in the past that led to today's situation. Xia Tian, can you forgive me?" Xia Junshan reached out with all his might and grabbed Xia Tian.

Xia Tian remained silent. After a long while, he shook his head and said, "I cannot forgive you, because the death of my parents was entirely caused by you."

"Heh, you cannot forgive me. Yes, I cannot even forgive myself," Xia Junshan was filled with grief and indignation. With tears streaming down his face, he said, "I don't dare to hope for your forgiveness, but the Xia Group cannot be left without an heir."

"There is still my cousin; just hand it over to him," Xia Tian said expressionlessly. "Now, I have no relationship with your Xia Group."

"No, you have great ability. If the Xia Group is handed to your cousin, it will be squandered away very soon," Xia Junshan shook his head. "The Xia Group was built up by the Xia Family over several generations; it cannot just decline like this."

"Child, no matter how much you hate me, you cannot refuse the Xia Group," Xia Junshan gathered his last bit of strength. "I have already drawn up a will; everything belonging to the Xia Group will be inherited by you."

Xia Tian remained silent; he did not know what to do.

Chen Yu shook his head and walked out of the ward. How Xia Tian chose was up to him; this was a matter that no one else could interfere with, no matter what.

"Brother Chen, I went to Xinglinju to find you, but the people there said you weren't in. I guessed you were here, and sure enough, you are," just then, Huang Shaoming suddenly ran to Chen Yu's side.

"Hmm, are you alright now?" Chen Yu looked at Huang Shaoming.

This guy had almost been killed in a car crash while speeding in his Ferrari; if it weren't for Chen Yu, the entire Huang Family would be attending his funeral feast by now.

"I'm fine. Your medical skills are truly high. Brother Chen, if it weren't for you, I would have already reported to the underworld," Huang Shaoming laughed cheekily. "I want to acknowledge you as my big brother; you are too amazing."

"Enough, no matter how amazing I am, I can't stop you from courting death. Will you still go speeding in the future?" Chen Yu said speechlessly.

"No, no, I've sold all my cars. I'll never play with those things again. I'll follow my dad and learn how to do business honestly," Huang Shaoming shook his head like a rattle-drum.

This time he had truly escaped death. This guy wasn't the type to forget the pain once the wound healed; after this experience, he would likely never go courting death for no reason again.

"Do you have something to find me for?" Chen Yu asked.

"My great-grandmother said she wants to thank you, so she asked me to bring you to dinner. The banquet is set at the top-floor restaurant of the Tai'an Building," Huang Shaoming said. "Brother Chen, if you have nothing else, shall we head over?"

"Alright, let's go," Chen Yu smiled.

"I'll go pick up my great-grandmother; Brother Chen, you can just head over directly," Huang Shaoming laughed.

Tai'an Building, a restaurant by the lake on the top floor.

Although this restaurant was old and its facilities were average, it wasn't a place just anyone could come to.

This place was a state-level restaurant from the early days of the founding of the country, usually used to host special figures in Shengjing.

When Chen Yu arrived here, the entire perimeter of the Tai'an Building was already filled with plainclothes guards. Because Zhou Laotaijun had a special status, the local authorities dared not be careless, and the scene was personally commanded by the highest leader of Fengling City.

It was just that this leader couldn't figure out for the life of him who in Fengling was worth being personally hosted by this old lady who had lived for over a hundred years.

"Stop! What are you doing?" Just as Chen Yu was about to enter, he was stopped by a person with the characters "Security" wrapped around their arm. These guys were the outer perimeter, responsible for checking the identities of people coming here.

However, these outsourced personnel were mostly composed of street thugs and ruffians; their standards were low, their quality was uneven, and they would take a feather for an arrow the moment they gained a little power.

"Here for dinner," Chen Yu said.

"Dinner? Where are you going for dinner? Take out your ID card and let me see," this big man led a group of people over to this spot.

"You're not a policeman, are you? It seems you don't have the authority to check my ID card," Chen Yu frowned.

"Do you see these two characters?" The big man pointed to the armband on his arm. "Right now, I am exercising authority on their behalf."

Chen Yu didn't want to argue with these people; he said nothing, took out his ID card, and handed it over.

The burly man took the ID card, pretended to look at it for a few moments, then tossed it at Chen Yu's feet and said viciously, "Important people are coming here today; no unauthorized personnel are allowed inside."

"Pick up my ID card." Chen Yu was already angry.

"Pick it up? Don't you have hands of your own?" The burly man sneered, "Do you know who is coming today? It is the esteemed Zhou Laotaijun, widow of the Huang Clan, a First-Rank Protector of the Nation of Huaxia. We are responsible for the security here."

"Fine, I understand everything you said. I understand that Zhou Laotaijun is coming here to eat and that the security outside is strict, but you must pick up my ID card." Chen Yu repeated himself once more.

"Are you looking for death, kid? Try saying that again—what did you tell me to do?" The burly man leaned his ear in.

"I said, pick up my ID card." Chen Yu's voice sank, and he infused his roar with Original Power.