That night, Lin Wanqing barely slept. Sometimes she stared blankly at the night sky outside the window, sometimes she paced back and forth in the room, her inner turmoil surging like a tidal wave. She thought of her future, of Ah Yu and Zhong Hua, of her mother, her heart filled with reluctance. But whenever she thought of Gu Yanting's evil deeds, of the suffering Ah Yu and Zhong Hua were enduring, her resolve strengthened.

Police station confession

In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating Lin Wanqing's tired face. She got up, quickly washed, put on a simple dress, and tidied herself in front of the mirror. Looking at herself, she took a deep breath, and a determined light rekindled in her eyes.

Upon arriving at the police station, Lin Wanqing took a deep breath and then resolutely walked towards the officer on duty. "I want to turn myself in," she said clearly and forcefully.

The police officer looked up, sized her up, gestured for her to sit down, and then took out paper and pen to take notes. Lin Wanqing began to give a detailed confession, taking all the blame for Gu Yanting's crimes upon herself. She described the details of those illegal transactions, how she manipulated public opinion to smear others, recounting every detail with remarkable clarity, as if she had truly committed all of these acts.

As the police took notes, they would occasionally glance up at her, their eyes filled with suspicion. They were skeptical of Lin Wanqing's testimony; after all, all signs pointed to something more. But Lin Wanqing did not hesitate. She knew she could not back down and had to persevere.

During her confession, the images of Ah Yu and Zhong Hua kept flashing through Lin Wanqing's mind. She told herself that everything she did was for them. When she finally finished confessing, she felt as if a huge burden had been lifted from her heart. Although the future was uncertain, she knew that she had done the right thing.

Media Reporting Controversy

The news of Lin Wanqing's surrender was like a bombshell, instantly triggering a media frenzy. Major media outlets dispatched reporters to the police station, their cameras and microphones aimed at the entrance. The news quickly spread online, and public opinion began to shift.

Some netizens who initially joined in the criticism of Zhong Hua and A Yu began to doubt the truth of the matter. "Why did Lin Wanqing turn herself in? Is there some other hidden story behind this?" "Were the previous accusations against Zhong Hua and A Yu misled?" Various speculations and discussions exploded online.

Some journalists began to investigate Lin Wanqing's background, trying to uncover more information. They discovered that Lin Wanqing had always been an ordinary office worker with nothing particularly special about her, which made them even more curious about her motives for turning herself in.

Meanwhile, Gu Yanting was also shocked upon learning of Lin Wanqing's surrender. Fearing she might implicate him, he secretly began devising a plan. He contacted his legal team, attempting to find loopholes to quell the situation. Simultaneously, he assigned people to closely monitor media reports and public opinion, trying to control the situation before it spiraled out of control.

Ah Yu's Awakening Operation

Ah Yu was deeply moved upon learning of Lin Wanqing's surrender. He realized he could no longer sit idly by and let Gu Yanting do as he pleased. Lin Wanqing had made such a huge sacrifice to protect him and Zhong Hua; he couldn't betray her kindness.

He began to re-examine everything that had happened, trying to find a flaw in Gu Yanting's actions from the chaotic clues. He recalled what Lin Wanqing had said when they met before, and realized that there must be a larger conspiracy hidden behind this matter.

Ah Yu decided to start his investigation by examining Gu Yanting's business activities. He used his connections to contact some people who had previously worked with Gu Yanting. However, most of these people, fearing Gu Yanting's power, avoided him or remained silent. But Ah Yu didn't give up; he continued to persuade them, assuring them that he would protect their safety.

With the help of his friends, Ah Yu gradually made some progress. Through various channels, they collected some seemingly insignificant but potentially crucial clues. For example, some strange records of fund flows, and information about some mysterious figures who had close ties with Gu Yanting. Ah Yu knew that these clues might be the key to uncovering Gu Yanting's true colors and saving Lin Wanqing and Zhong Hua. He began to carefully organize these clues, piecing together Gu Yanting's evil deeds bit by bit.

Zhong Hua's triumphant counterattack

After her initial breakdown, Zhong Hua was deeply inspired by Ah Yu's tireless efforts for them and by Lin Wanqing's act of turning herself in to protect them. Determined not to let their sacrifices go to waste, she decided to pull herself together.

Using her connections in the media, Zhong Hua began a covert investigation into Gu Yanting. She delved into the business operations of Gu Yanting's company and uncovered some hidden secrets. It turned out that Gu Yanting's company had engaged in serious irregularities in some projects and was colluding with criminal elements.

Through her wisdom and courage, Zhong Hua found several witnesses willing to come forward. These witnesses included former business partners who had been bullied by Gu Yanting, and employees within the company who disapproved of his actions. She compiled the witnesses' information along with the evidence she had gathered, preparing to expose Gu Yanting's true colors at the appropriate time.

Meanwhile, Zhong Hua also posted some comments online that hinted at the truth, guiding netizens to rethink the entire incident. Her comments attracted the attention of some netizens with a sense of justice, who began to spontaneously help Zhong Hua dig up more negative information about Gu Yanting, and the balance of public opinion gradually began to tilt in favor of Zhong Hua and A Yu.

Evidence Gathers a Glimmer of Hope

Through their respective efforts, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua found considerable evidence pointing to Gu Yanting's misconduct. Ah Yu, through an in-depth investigation of Gu Yanting's close associates, obtained documents detailing his covert manipulation of trade secrets and illegal competition. These documents meticulously documented how Gu Yanting used unfair means to suppress competitors and reap enormous profits.

Zhong Hua, through her meticulousness, discovered clues suggesting that Gu Yanting was colluding with some unscrupulous forces and found relevant witnesses. These witnesses were willing to testify in court, proving Gu Yanting's dealings with criminal elements and his use of these forces to threaten others.

They pieced together the evidence, gradually revealing Gu Yanting's ugly face. This evidence became their powerful weapon to bring Gu Yanting down. Ah Yu and Zhong Hua knew it was time to uncover the truth and make Gu Yanting pay for his actions. They contacted the police, submitted all the evidence they had, and explained the entire incident in detail. The police took the evidence very seriously and immediately launched a comprehensive investigation.

As the police investigation deepened, Gu Yanting's crimes gradually came to light. His legal team attempted to defend him, but faced with overwhelming evidence, their efforts proved futile. Ultimately, Gu Yanting was arrested according to the law and received the punishment he deserved.

Lin Wanqing received lenient treatment because of her surrender and cooperation with the investigation, as well as the explanations given to the police by Ayu and Zhonghua. After this ordeal, Ayu and Zhonghua's relationship deepened. Filled with gratitude for Lin Wanqing, they moved towards a new life together, and Lin Wanqing found her own redemption in this experience.