Bai Shuang took a closer look. The man surnamed Zheng and that Ah Long seemed to be in a good mood, but the men in red vests around them looked like they were about to wet themselves in fear.

The people in orange vests were accomplices, meant to be forced into hard labor. There were so many of them that Bai Shuang didn't count them carefully. These bounty hunters are really something; they've caught so many people in just a few days.

Next, the municipal leaders spoke, first recounting the suffering of the people in the face of the natural disaster, and choking up several times as they spoke.

Finally, the government stated that it would do its utmost to help the people and would never abandon anyone.

Then, Lu Yu announced the crimes of the criminal gang. His deep, powerful voice blared from the loudspeaker, listing their crimes one by one, each supported by evidence, each unforgivable...

Liu Zhongyi spoke on behalf of the criminals, recounting how he succumbed to temptation and embarked on a path of crime.

"If it weren't for the Wolong Society, I would have remained a law-abiding citizen, growing cold-resistant potatoes at home, leading everyone out to find supplies, or going out to chop wood together..."

Although food was scarce, we managed to get by. We stayed together, helped each other, and got through the difficult time...

If I could do it all over again, I would never agree to the Wolong Society...

The happiest time after the natural disaster was when the whole building would have a meal together…

Liu Zhongyi did not mention Bai Shuang in his speech. It is unclear whether he still had some conscience, was considering his family, or was prevented by Lu Yu from revealing Bai Shuang's name.

Regardless of the circumstances, the crime has been committed and must be punished.

As time went by, everyone got tired of standing, but it was too cold to sit down, so many people moved around on the spot and tried to jump, but almost fell because they were wearing too many layers.

Finally, the moment of sentencing arrived, and everyone perked up immediately; they had been waiting for this moment...

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