Chapter 961: Chapter 961: More Than Outstanding

At that moment, several plainclothes narcotics officers surged in from all directions.

They were wearing regular suits, some even dressed as service staff.

When Xiao Yeyan was pressed to the ground with his hands twisted behind his back, the entire State Banquet Hall fell silent.

Xiao Yehui and Ming Dailan, who received the news, hurried over, and the crowd automatically parted to let them through, whispers of pointing and talking filling the air.

“What’s going on? What kind of organization is the International Drug Enforcement Agency?”

“Narcotics enforcement, of course.”

“Then arresting the second son of the Chairman Family means…”

“Probably drug trafficking.”

The onlookers engaged in a clever back-and-forth, quickly unraveling the confusion for everyone.

Oh, the second son of the Chairman Family was trafficking drugs.

This single statement struck like a stone causing a thousand ripples.

Earlier, when the narcotics officers charged over, Jin Rong and Shen Qingye shielded Li Qiao to prevent any collision.

At this moment, Xiao Yeyan’s eyes were filled with rage as he struggled incessantly, “What are you doing? Let me go.”

As the second son of Charlman, he had never suffered such humiliation.

The narcotics officers swiftly handcuffed Xiao Yeyan and began searching him on the spot.

Within seconds, they found a multi-colored cigarette in the inner pocket of his suit.

It was synthetic cannabinoids.

Xiao Yeyan stared at the cigarette in disbelief, while a vicious look filled his eyes as he gazed at Ye Jing, who was also handcuffed by the narcotics officers.

“Ye Jing, are you screwing me over?”

The narcotics officer pressed hard on the back of Xiao Yeyan’s neck again, “Second son of Charlman, she is a prisoner held by the International Drug Enforcement Agency, cooperating with us in your arrest. There was no need for her to harm you.”

Xiao Yeyan struggled violently again, “Impossible, I didn’t use drugs, let me go.”

“Using drugs, trafficking drugs, coercing others to use cannabinoids, the narcotics officers have gathered enough criminal evidence. Next, we need the second son of Charlman to come with us.”

At this time, Xiao Yehui finally arrived, adjusting his left-hand glove and speaking softly, “Everyone, could this be a misunderstanding?”

The leading officer did not waver in his gaze at Xiao Yehui and then pulled an arrest warrant in multiple languages from his suit pocket. “Duke Charlman, if you have any doubts about our arrest, you can apply for a reconsideration with the International Drug Enforcement Agency. The second son’s criminal evidence has been submitted to the International Court of Justice, more details remain confidential under international secrecy—I’m sorry, I cannot disclose them.”

Xiao Yeyan was still growling lowly, clearly unable to accept this reality.

Everything happened too suddenly, catching everyone off guard, leaving no time to prepare.

Contrastly, Xiao Yehui showed little emotional fluctuation, scanning the arrest warrant from the narcotics officer and pressing his lips together in slight hardship, “If he did commit drug trafficking, I apologize. But even the International Drug Enforcement Agency shouldn’t have the right to arrest across borders, would you agree?”

The officer nodded accordingly, “The duke may refer to the second page of the document, it is a joint issuance from twelve countries, including the British Commonwealth Government.

The International Drug Enforcement Agency is authorized by the twelve member states. If a citizen of a member state has evidence of drug trafficking, the agency can make an arrest first and then notify internationally.

If Duke Charlman insists on obstructing, then we will have to take you to the International Court of Justice for trial under the charge of hindering an arrest.”

The words were forceful, and public authority clearly reigned above the Charlman Family.

Xiao Yehui lowered his eyes to look at the pleading Xiao Yeyan, handed the arrest warrant back to the officer, shook his head with a pained look, “This is truly unfortunate.”

As he said this, he stepped back and made a gesture of invitation, “Everyone, please proceed.”

The room went into an uproar.

This act was tantamount to abandoning Xiao Yeyan in public.

The narcotics officer in charge put away the arrest warrant and said loudly to Xiao Yehui, “The Duke is indeed wise and upright.”

Xiao Yehui kept a composed expression and nodded, “You flatter me.”

In less than three minutes, Xiao Yeyan was taken away by the narcotics officers, and no amount of struggling or shouting from him could change the predetermined facts.

Before leaving, Ye Jing looked at Li Qiao full of hope, but the narcotics officers didn’t give her a chance to speak, directly putting a black mask on her and sending her back to the International Prison overnight.

Regarding the sentence reduction, the original words from the narcotics officers were: “The application for sentence reduction was not approved. Behave well in prison, maybe you won’t have to spend the full thirty years there.”

Of all people to offend, you chose the ancestor of Bai Yan; not to mention sentence reduction, whether you can ever leave the International Prison in this lifetime is still a question.

…

Twenty minutes before the wedding banquet began, Xiao Yeyan was taken by the International Drug Enforcement Agency.

This news immediately hit the domestic and international headlines.

The reputation built by the Chairman Family over the years was ruined in a heartbeat, and the entire social network of the British Imperial exploded.

Using drugs and trafficking drugs were already unforgivable crimes for the common people, and Xiao Yeyan had completely incited public outrage.

As the situation fermented, netizens from the twelve member countries became more tumultuous, showering praise on their nation’s methods of combating drugs.

The most excited were the netizens from the British Imperial.

Because above the hot topic of the second son of the Chairman Family’s drug trafficking, an official push unexpectedly appeared.

#Archbishop Signs International Joint Anti-Drug Document#

Duke Charlman nurtured a drug dealer.

And the Archbishop, once smeared by the Global Daily, personally signed an international document combating drug trafficking, revealing a stark contrast.

The onlookers both went into the official push to support the Archbishop and bombarded the Global Daily’s social media platform.

Meanwhile, in the smoking area outside the State Banquet Hall, Shang Yu, He Chen, and Zong Zhan were puffing clouds of smoke.

Standing in front of them was Zuo Xuan, reporting in detail on the changes in the British Imperial’s public sentiment.

He Chen sucked on his cheek and his handsome eyebrows were covered with a thin smile, “When was the international joint document signed?”

Zong Zhan adjusted the sash across his chest with one hand, squinting as he said, “The joint document holds precedence for member states, even Xiao Yehui doesn’t have the power to prevent it, Xiao Yeyan is doomed this time.”

Shang Yu pursed his lips, inhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes deep and passionate, “I didn’t sign it.”

Hearing this, He Chen and Zong Zhan glanced at each other, and a name floated through both their minds, Li Qiao.

He Chen seemed incredulous, but on second thought, it seemed logical.

He chuckled, half-jokingly, “Does Li Qiao have that capability?”

Zong Zhan looked at Shang Yu with even more surprise, “Is it really your sister-in-law?”

“Who else?” The arc of the man’s raised eyebrow conveyed superiority and pride.

Zong Zhan raised a hand and punched Shang Yu lightly on the shoulder, laughing, “Everyone knows your woman is outstanding, can’t you be a little humble?”

Shang Yu flicked his cigarette ash, his gaze deep and tender, “Not just outstanding…”

He Chen chuckled, “Shang Shaoyan, I think you’re blinded by love right now.”

“She’s worth it.” The man flicked the cigarette butt into the extinguisher pillar, leaving behind three words as he turned to leave.