"Not to mention millions, even tens of millions can't wipe out the hatred in my heart." Whenever Gao Huai was mentioned, Si Mingda became so angry that his teeth ached.
Wang Mudan said sadly, "Alas, Gao Huai suffered enough in prison for 15 years. I don't understand why he chose to end his life. Even if his foreign trade company wasn't making money, at least he had his freedom, right? Now, not only is his company gone, but he's in jail too. Is this any less painful than having no money at all?"
Zhang Muquan shook his head regretfully and said, "I don't understand Gao Huai's train of thought. He was very clever and smart during his school years. Even if his family suffered a hardship and he was scammed out of money, he wouldn't have ruined his future, right?"
Zhao Haitang also expressed deep sympathy for Gao Huai's fate: "The final straw that broke Gao Huai's back was probably the 2 million yuan he was defrauded of by the foreigners. If he had adjusted his mindset and run the foreign trade company in a law-abiding manner, he should have earned it back in about five years. However, he was unwilling to accept failure and wanted to recover his losses in the short term, so he thought of crooked ways, not realizing that this would only lead to his own death and also implicate his wife and children."
Wang Mudan took over the conversation and said, "Actually, Gao Huai's ex-wife Xiaomei is quite good. They've been divorced for three years, and not only has she not remarried, she's also continued to care about Gao Huai's life. It's really not easy for her to raise two children alone."
Si Mingda said disapprovingly, "Alright, there's no need for you to sympathize with them. Did they sympathize with us when Gao Huai framed us and bankrupted us? Haven't we suffered enough mentally in the past two years? He has not only harmed us, but also implicated his wife and children. Let him repent in prison."
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Zhao Haitang raised his glass and said to Si Mingda and Wang Mudan, "Today is a special day. Your case has finally come to a head. We are all happy for you. We hope that from today on, you can put aside your bad luck and lead a smooth life. Mingdan Company's business will return to normal as soon as possible. We also hope that you and your spouse will put aside your past grudges and live in love. Don't be like me and Zuo Wutong, who broke up our good family."
Wang Mudan quickly comforted her, "Haitang, it's over. You have to look forward to the future. If you have the chance, you can find someone suitable. It's a bit lonely to live alone. You have good conditions. I believe you can find a good man who loves you and cares for you."
Zhao Haitang said dejectedly, "For a middle-aged woman like me, almost forty, remarriage isn't very realistic. Men my age are either divorced or widowed, and most of them have children of their own. A marriage would cause many practical problems. Think about it, who doesn't have selfish motives? Who wouldn't want to protect their children? Over time, conflicts are bound to be inevitable. I've been working in psychological counseling for so many years, and I've come into contact with so many couples whose relationships have broken down. I know that life is even more difficult for remarried couples than for the first time. I no longer have the confidence to start a second marriage."
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