“Don’t worry, if anything happens, I’ll go to jail. The legal representative is in my name, so it has nothing to do with you,” Zhang Yucai said, seeing his son Zhang Zhihao’s panicked expression.

In fact, Zhang Yucai has gotten older in the past two years, and Zhang Zhihao has been managing many of his businesses. This time, the purchase of "Jufeng No. 1" goods was also arranged by Zhang Zhihao.

However, as a father, he certainly wouldn't let anything happen to his son at this time.

“Dad, what are you saying? You’re so old, how can I let you go?” Zhang Zhihao said.

Li Qingqing, who was sitting next to Zhang Zhihao, opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she didn't. She was supposed to be taking care of her child in the county, and it wasn't the weekend, so she hadn't come back.

But with such a big thing happening at home, she brought the children back after school that evening. Only after they got back did she hear Zhang Zhihao tell her about the news.

I was stunned to find out how serious things had become, with jail time and fines looming ahead.

"It's alright. We'll discuss it when Xiuyuan gets here and see what his opinion is. Zhihao, Qingqing, don't worry, this won't involve you," Zhang Yucai said, smoking a cigarette.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingqing said, "Dad, why don't I call Xiuyuan and ask? We're all family."

“It’s alright, no need to rush. Xiu Yuan is probably busy with social engagements. This matter isn’t urgent. Let’s wait. If Xiu Yuan doesn’t come, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.” As Zhang Yucai was speaking, a commotion came from inside the courtyard.

The people inside the house instinctively stood up, and Zhang Yucai even took three steps at a time and walked towards the yard.

By the time Zhang Yucai came out, Li Xiuyuan had already entered the courtyard.

"Uncle," Li Xiuyuan greeted.

"Hey, Xiuyuan's here! Please come in, please come in." Zhang Yucai looked at Li Xiuyuan as if he had seen a lifeline; now, Li Xiuyuan was the only person his family could count on.

The connections he had in town were completely useless. When things were going well, everyone was on good terms with each other, but when trouble struck, they all kept their distance. Zhang Yucai had thought of ways to deal with this.

Besides the local industrial and commercial bureau, he also knew a director in the town. He tried calling him in the afternoon, but the director clearly refused, saying that he couldn't do anything about it; the town's word was not up to the county in its unified action.

The other party had absolutely no intention of helping.

It's not about whether or not they give money; even if you had money, they wouldn't accept it.

At this point, the family could only rely on Li Xiuyuan.

"Okay, Uncle, no need to be so polite." Li Xiuyuan said with a smile. As he walked into the house, he noticed that his sister and brother-in-law both looked a little off, very serious. Especially his brother-in-law, this grown man looked somewhat lost and his eyes were unfocused.

"Xiuyuan," the brother-in-law called out, his voice filled with panic.

"Sister, brother-in-law, what happened at home?" Li Xiuyuan asked directly without beating around the bush. This was his sister's house, and there was no need to beat around the bush, regardless of whether he could help or not.

"I..." Zhang Zhihao opened his mouth to speak.

Zhang Yucai quickly said, "Xiuyuan, please sit down and have some water."