“Law Qin, this is my fault. If my cousin hadn’t been so talkative, you wouldn’t have gotten into all this trouble.”
Qin Suisui reached out to stop her, her tone casual.
"Director Hong, this matter has nothing to do with you. I just didn't expect that in such an advanced age of information and social media, there would still be such ignorant and backward methods."
"Qin Law!"
Hong Chang could only manage a wry smile.
“We are in the Yannan region, where we place the greatest importance on ancestral halls and clan laws. The more backward a place is, the more it values its ancestors and clan laws.”
Even if we don't believe in these things, we still have to consider the feelings of the older generation.
"It's not that you don't know how to resist, but your parents and relatives are all here. You may feel relieved if you vent your anger alone, but what about your relatives and friends?"
"Everyone is afraid of retaliation."
Qin Suisui nodded thoughtfully.
She knew Hong Chang's temperament quite well; he wasn't particularly passionate, but as a veteran, he still retained the spirit of a soldier at heart.
Even when facing difficulties, Lian Hongchang mentioned local customs, which shows that the problem has been lingering for a long time.
"Customs shape habits!"
"It's not that things aren't going to erupt, but rather that they're waiting for the right moment to trigger them. When the problems become unsolvable, they will cause a ripple effect, and all the old issues will resurface."
“Director Hong, if we let these kinds of things happen and always turn a blind eye, she will eventually explode when she reaches a certain emotional point. At that time, the scope of accountability from above will be broad.”
Hong Chang's eyes darted away, but he understood the deeper meaning behind Qin Lu's expression when he looked at him.
But what can he do? It's not a problem if he leaves, but what about his parents and relatives?
As the group was talking, the doorbell rang outside the guest room.
Qin Suisui turned her head to look at the guest room door, then walked towards the lobby.
"My takeout should have arrived."
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