As Ye Han's words rang out, a hint of mocking smile appeared on the faces of those in the dining room, all looking at Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu, however, furrowed his brows and looked back at Ye Han.

Ye Han looked at Ye Qiu undauntedly, saying, "What?"

Before Ye Qiu could speak, Ye Xuan slapped Ye Han on the head and scolded, "Little brother, Ye Qiu is not one of the Ye Family, and today is his first day here. How would he know the rules of our Ye Family?"

Saying this, she turned and looked at Grandpa Ye, "Grandpa..."

Grandpa Ye waved his hand and then looked at Ye Qiu at the door, furrowing his brows, "Ye Qiu, where are you going?"

Seeing Grandpa Ye's displeased face, the nobles of the Ye Family in the dining room looked at Ye Qiu with even deeper scorn.

When Grandpa Ye gets angry, all of Huaxia dares tremble.

Ye Han saw Grandpa Ye's furrowed brow, his heart trembling, and then looked at the silent Ye Qiu, shouting: "Why are you in a daze? Didn't you hear Grandpa asking you?"

Grandpa Ye glanced at Ye Han, then gestured towards Ye Qiu: "Come over!"

Ye Qiu heard and sighed inwardly, thinking: "Seems like there's no escaping today; I really have to eat this meal."

With a helpless shake of the head, Ye Qiu stepped towards Grandpa Ye.

Ye Xuan watched Ye Qiu walk towards Grandpa Ye, then glanced at the deeply furrowed brows of Grandpa Ye, feeling uneasy and wanting to say something. But seeing Grandpa Ye's authoritative gaze, she swallowed her words.

Ye Han saw Ye Qiu come before Grandpa Ye, secretly laughing: "Hmph, you've angered Grandpa, good luck with that."

The nobles of the Ye Family watched the spectacle.

Yet when Ye Qiu came before Grandpa Ye and bowed with respect, greeting, "Grandpa!"

"What did you call me?" Grandpa Ye's tone turned serious, reprimanding.

"Hehe, Grandpa is angry now; this kid is in trouble."

Ye Han was pleased, and the other nobles all awaited the drama eagerly.

Ye Qiu, however, shook his head with a bitter smile. Though he had acknowledged Grandpa Ye as grandfather, having never seen or called anyone grandfather, he hadn't adjusted quickly enough.

He glanced at the stern-looking Grandpa Ye, his lips moved, and he uttered a thunderous, "Grandpa!"

Gah.

As Ye Qiu's "Grandpa" left his mouth, Ye Han's smile instantly froze, and Ouyang Feng spat the wine he had just sipped out, though fortunately he hid it well from Grandpa Ye.

The surrounding nobles who originally waited to mock Ye Qiu were momentarily stunned, some in disbelief looking at Ye Qiu's figure.

Those few who had previously ridiculed Ye Qiu to please Ye Han turned pale as vegetables, and cast pleading glances at Ye Han, but upon seeing Ye Han's equally dark face, their hearts sank.

All they could do was silently pray that Ye Qiu had made a mistake.

The most shocked was Ye Xuan; hearing Ye Qiu's "Grandpa" made her dumbstruck, unsure what to say.

While everyone was stunned, Grandpa Ye showed a satisfied smile, ready to say something to Ye Qiu, when Ye Han suddenly stepped forward and pointed at Ye Qiu, scolding: "Who are you calling Grandpa? Do you know who my Grandpa is? Are you trying to climb the ranks by attaching yourself to the powerful Ye Family hierarchy?"

Ye Qiu glanced at Grandpa Ye and saw his darkened face, smiled faintly, then shook his head at Ye Han, saying nothing.

Seeing Ye Qiu silent, Ye Han became more emboldened, convinced Ye Qiu was as he said.

The surrounding nobles, after a brief pause, agreed with Ye Han, though some seeing Grandpa Ye's displeasure dared not speak, just watched the situation unfold.

Those who had previously mocked Ye Qiu now seized Ye Han's words like a lifeline, delighted and immediately ridiculing Ye Qiu.

"Young Master Ye Han is right; you must be trying to latch onto the powerful branches of the Ye Family. But look at yourself; what right do you have to call the Ye Family's patriarch 'Grandpa'? What do you count for?"

"Indeed, what status does our Ye Family's patriarch hold, what kind of person is he, and what do you amount to, daring to call our patriarch 'Grandpa'..."

These words sought to please Grandpa Ye while mocking Ye Qiu.

However, these words in Grandpa Ye's ears were extremely displeasing, knowing such conduct from his family pained him greatly.

Ye Qiu slightly shook his head, remained silent, as he saw Grandpa Ye's darkened face and knew that further talk would surely provoke Grandpa Ye to rage.

Seeing Ye Qiu's silence, those mocking him intensified their attacks, launching volleys at Ye Qiu.

Ye Han joined in mockery, sipping wine, but soon noticing Grandpa Ye's displeased face, felt a chill, glanced at Ye Xuan, and saw her shake her head at him, feeling puzzled.

He glanced at the calm Ye Qiu and the about-to-explode Grandpa Ye, feeling uneasy, swallowed, and dared not speak.

Bang.

Just as they planned to further mock Ye Qiu and drive him out, Grandpa Ye suddenly slapped the table, shouting: "Enough."

Everyone quieted down, Ye Han felt things were not right and quietly moved aside.

Grandpa Ye looked at the fearful nobles, trembling with anger, supported by Ye Xuan, approached them, and used his cane to knock them heavily one by one.

The nobles were puzzled but dared not speak; feeling the pain but silently knelt on the ground.

Seeing this, Ye Han further confirmed his thoughts, glanced at the calmly composed Ye Qiu, eyes flickering, pondering deeply.

After hitting each one, Grandpa Ye said painfully: "You're all a disgrace to the Ye Family."

"Our Ye Family has stood since the founding of Huaxia until now as the number one nation; what do you think that is?"

No one spoke.

Grandpa Ye said: "It's virtue, it's conduct. Without virtue and conduct, our Ye Family wouldn't have survived until today; the nation wouldn't permit us such great power. But in you, I see no hope; I'm wondering if after I'm gone..."

"Grandpa!"

Ye Xuan was heartbroken; some in the Ye Family immediately said: "A hundred years of long life for Grandpa Ye."

They weren't flattering but sincerely hoping Grandpa Ye's longevity, knowing the Ye Family's power stemmed from this elderly figure before them.

"Every man faces death, it's just a matter of timing." Grandpa Ye shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the Ye Family nobles, disappointedly sighed: "I see no hope in you; I fear the Ye Family may truly decline in the future."

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