"In order to protect their reputation and their family members' jobs, the Cui family's elders put the blame on Cui Lanzhi."

"Cui Zhiyuan's money was indeed mailed to Cui Lanzhi, and she sent cash to her parents' home. Without evidence to defend herself, she ultimately had no choice but to take the blame. To avoid implicating her husband and child, Cui Lanzhi filed for divorce. She was subsequently arrested, denounced, and then exiled to a remote farm for five years of forced labor."

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see the truth about the Cui family's affairs. The Cui family's reputation in the industry has plummeted."

"Not long afterward, the old man of the Cui family voluntarily turned over the large sum of money Cui Zhiyuan had sent back to the then-team leader, Zhang Zhongqiao. From then on, he became his trusted advisor. The Cui family's youngest son and another son-in-law both joined the Revolutionary Committee."

"Eldest son Cui Ningyuan is Zhang Zhongqiao's confidant. He has been battling openly and covertly with Xue Haihui for years. If it weren't for Zheng Furen's support behind Xue Haihui, Cui Ningyuan would most likely have taken the second position."

Gong Wantang had lived in the Cui family for over two years and was very familiar with Cui Ningyuan's character. She gave him a mocking smile and said, "Birds of a feather flock together, it really is true."

The current situation is extremely unfavorable to the Revolutionary Association. Perhaps in the near future, the Revolutionary Association will be liquidated, and the Cui family's unlucky day will also come.

"What's happening with Cui Lanzhi now?"

Gong Wantang asked. Actually, her relationship with her former sister-in-law was just average. On the surface, they got along well, but they didn't have any other close contacts.

Cui Lanzhi's ex-husband later remarried, marrying a woman nearly ten years younger than her, and they had a son. The young wife was unwilling to live with her two children, and family conflicts continued to intensify. Her two children were eventually sent to live with their grandparents.

"After returning from labor reform, Cui Lanzhi was assigned to clean the streets. She later brought her two children to live with her. Now, the three of them live in a dilapidated bungalow in the south, living in poverty."

"Because of what happened back then, Cui Lanzhi and her natal family are completely at odds. I heard that the Cui family elders approached her privately for compensation, but she refused and refused to interact with anyone from the Cui family."

Gong Wantang just wanted to understand her situation and didn't think about helping or helping them. Everything between her and the Cui family was completely severed from the moment she divorced Cui Zhiyuan.

Later, Gong Chengjun went to Lu Jingyang to find out some trivial matters. The next morning, he went to see Mr. D again and chatted with him in his office for nearly half an hour. In the afternoon, he received a stack of useful information, copied hundreds of copies with a printing machine, and then personally delivered them to the offices of leaders of major units in Kyoto.

"Gong Chengjun, you're going too far!"

Today is destined to be a turbulent day for the Cui family. All the employed members of the Cui family, including the old man, have been summoned to cooperate with the investigation. The whole family is in a state of panic.

Cui Ningyuan was the one who was most affected. The case of his wife Qian Mengping stealing and usurping her former brother's wife's dowry had not yet been settled, but the evidence of his crime was sent to him by the Gong family.

Because all the major leaders had a copy, and the evidence sent by Gong Chengjun was very authentic, the leaders had already sent people to investigate it in detail. Zhang Zhongqiao could not protect him at this juncture, nor did he dare to protect him, so he had to suspend him from his post and let him go back to avoid the limelight.

As soon as he got home, he flew into a rage, smashing things all over the house, leaving pieces all over the floor. At the same time, he also scolded Qian Mengping for being more of a hindrance than a help.

But the matter is far from over. One move will affect the whole body, and various inspections will follow one after another.

First there was Xue Haihui, then there was Zheng Furen, and now there is Cui Ningyuan. These three core figures were all dealt with suddenly, and the leaders of the other faction were caught off guard. Their subsequent actions were a bit like a rabbit ready to bite in a hurry, and the situation and struggle have obviously become more intense.

After Gong Chengjun messed up the Cui family and cooperated with the higher-ups to muddy the waters, he no longer participated in subsequent matters and only took the opportunity to reclaim the Gong family's houses and property.

With the example of the Cui family as an example, those shameless people who occupied their property all handed over their property honestly.

The Gong family siblings dealt with these matters. When they were about to go to Seoul, Lu Jingyang suddenly called the Han family and said, "Aunt Gong, Cui Lanzhi is at the Public Security Bureau. She wants to see you."

"Did she say anything?" Gong Wantang asked him.

"No, I just wanted to see you."

Gong Wantang thought for a moment and replied, "Okay, I'll come over."

Gong Chengjun went out to do some business. Gong Wantang didn't wait for him to come back. She borrowed a bicycle from the Han family and rode it to the Public Security Bureau by herself.

Cui Lanzhi was waiting in the lounge. When Gong Wantang pushed the door open, she looked visibly dazed for a moment, but quickly recovered, stood up, and said, "Long time no see."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Gong Wantang looked indifferent. She and Cui Lanzhi were of the same age. They used to be cheerful and lively people, but now they have become silent and low-key.

Cui Lanzhi had obviously lived a poor life in recent years. She had a few white hairs on her head, her clothes and shoes were patched, her face was haggard and thin, her eyes were dull, and she looked much older than her.

The two sat facing each other, and Cui Lanzhi spoke first: "It's good to be alive."

Gong Wantang nodded and said calmly, "I've heard about your experiences over the past ten years. Having children by your side is the greatest happiness. Sooner or later, all the hardships will be rewarded with happiness."

Cui Lanzhi twitched her lips upon hearing this, her smile bitter. "I came to the Public Security Bureau today, firstly, to meet with you, and secondly, to cooperate with the investigation. The incident in which I took the blame back then is now under investigation again. The public security official who just took charge of the investigation gave me a 90% chance of being rehabilitated and having my job and reputation restored."

"Then congratulations." Gong Wantang said.

Cui Lanzhi forced a smile, but she didn't know how to ask what was in her mind. Gong Wantang didn't say anything either, and fell into silence for a while.

After nearly half a minute, Cui Lanzhi spoke again: "More than half a month ago, I was sweeping the streets near the Overseas Chinese Store and saw your back. I also saw a young man and woman walking with you. The woman looked to be eighteen or nineteen years old, with a bulging belly and looked pregnant. She looked seven points like you, and two or three points like you..."

She paused here, and seeing Gong Wantang pursed her lips, her suspicion became more certain. "She is the second brother's daughter, right?"

"So what if it is, so what if it isn't?" Gong Wantang didn't give a direct answer.

Cui Lanzhi understood what she was asking. She curled her lips and said, "I'm just asking. I'm a mother like you. Although our experiences over the years have been different, our love for our children is the same. Second brother doesn't even know of our daughter's existence. He's never participated in her upbringing and hasn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. He has no right and won't try to snatch the child from you."