Chapter 108 The 1980s: The Male and Female Protagonists' Deaths (34)
Jin Shu has not come to school for two days.
"It's been two days and they still haven't come back. Could they really have been arrested like Jin Yin said?"
Chu Dong specifically asked his family to inquire about Jin Shu's situation, but in the end, he found out nothing.
Soon, Liao Linfu and his wife also learned about this, because the school was buzzing with rumors that Jin Shu had been arrested for selling counterfeit goods and was about to be executed.
Liao Lin nearly fainted upon hearing this news.
Go directly to the entrance of the Industry and Commerce Bureau and ask for information.
After all, she was his daughter whom he had raised for more than ten years. Liao Lin couldn't bear the thought of her being imprisoned for life for selling counterfeit goods.
The director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau was Zhao Huaijing's old classmate. Because of this matter, Liao Lin specially instructed Zhao Huaijing to treat his old classmate to a meal. The man agreed verbally, but when asked again a day later, he only replied with one sentence.
"They're busy, I wouldn't dare ask for help."
"That's Shushu's business. How can you, as her father, be so embarrassed to speak up?"
"Whose child is Shushu? Why are we in such a hurry? Yinyin has been emotionally unstable lately, and she often goes to the balcony alone to cry at night, do you know that?"
We agreed that once we switched back, we wouldn't ask about it anymore. Now you're so busy running around, you're ignoring Yin Yin's feelings."
Men can be terrifyingly rational.
He seems to only care about blood ties and not about family affection.
Liao Lin was heartbroken and powerless.
In this family, the father and daughter seem to have agreed to be indifferent to each other. Whenever she shows concern for Jin Shu, the atmosphere in the house will drop to freezing point.
Two days later, quite a few people arrived at the store with their clothes, waiting to return them.
Xiao Wang stood at the shop entrance, head down, not saying a word. No matter what the person in front of her called out to her, she would only reply with one sentence.
"Please be patient. We will definitely give everyone an explanation today. Either prove your innocence or refund your money. We will not shirk our responsibility!"
As it got later and later, people on the street stopped to watch, all curious about what had happened at the store.
Jin Yin stood in the crowd, accompanied by several female classmates who had bought clothes with her in the store.
"Jin Shu herself said she would refund the money, and even double it. What wouldn't you like to buy with that money?"
"You said she was arrested, so how can you refund the money?"
"Chu Dong's father asked someone to inquire, and they said that if there is a problem, even if the person is detained, compensation will still be required. In any case, Jin Shu will definitely have to pay compensation, so don't worry."
"Why would she be so foolish as to sell counterfeit goods? The clothes are so expensive, and they're still fake. How greedy!"
Jin Yin stared intently at the shop in front of her.
"Yes, that's really greedy."
Why can't she just live a good life in the countryside? Isn't that how she lived her past life?
Thinking of her miserable and destitute past life, Jin Yin felt that no matter how much Jin Shu lost now, it was not too much.
"They're here! They're here! Someone's coming!"
A black sedan slowly drove up, with the words "Official Vehicle" on it. People could tell at a glance that it must be people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Just moments ago, Xiao Wang had been in a daze, but upon seeing this scene, he immediately raised his head, breathing rapidly and waiting anxiously.
The car door opened, and a young man in a white shirt and suit pants stepped out. He wore glasses and looked refined and cultured. Jin Yin recognized him at a glance.
“He is the bureau chief’s secretary. I’ve met him before when I went out to dinner with my dad.”
"Now that the secretary is here, Jin Shu is definitely in trouble."
Jin Yin walked up and greeted the young man familiarly.
"Hello, Uncle Han, I am Jin Yin, the daughter of Teacher Lin Huaijing. We have met before."
Secretary Han smiled politely at her.
"Uncle Han, I want to ask how Jin Shu is doing? She's my classmate and my friend. I'd like to ask if she can be treated leniently. Maybe she's just having a moment of weakness. Could you give her another chance for my father's sake?"
Jin Yin knew that Zhao Huaijing and the bureau chief were old classmates and had a good relationship, often eating together. If Lin Huaijing spoke up behind her back, the bureau chief might secretly arrange for Jin Shu to be released.
But if she were to reveal their relationship now, the bureau chief would certainly not show any mercy to Jin Shu because of that relationship.
This is tantamount to blocking Jin Shu's only way out.
Secretary Han looked at Jin Yin, who was choking back tears and pleading, and a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes behind her glasses.
"What are you talking about? What does this have to do with your father?"
"I...I just wanted to plead for her."
"Why are you pleading for her when she hasn't done anything wrong? That's ridiculous. It's easy for people to misunderstand you by saying that. Since she's Teacher Lin's child, she should learn how to speak properly. She's such a grown woman, does she not think before she speaks and acts?"
This barrage of accusations left Jin Yin stunned.
She was speechless and choked with emotion. She looked at him and then at Jin Shu, who had followed her out of the car. Her eyes darted around rapidly. She never expected things to develop to this point.
She stood there watching Jin Shu walk over.
The other person had clear eyes and a fair, rosy complexion, indicating that they had not suffered any torment.
"She didn't do anything wrong? Uncle Han, has my dad already spoken to the bureau chief?"
Everyone knows she sells fake wool, how could she not have made a mistake?
With so many people and eyes around, Jin Yin's words were tantamount to trampling on Lin Huaijing and the bureau chief's reputation and face.
With so many people listening and the situation so tense, Secretary Han immediately reprimanded him.
"What nonsense are you talking about?! We've already had the wool products appraised by experts, and the purchasing channels are clear and transparent. If you have any doubts, you can come back with us now to see for yourself!"
Furthermore, as Ms. Jin has already stated, some individuals are engaging in malicious competition and disrupting harmonious market relations. We will also follow up and investigate those who report fake deals, and the whistleblowers will receive the appropriate punishment!
After hearing this, Jin Yin's face turned pale with fright.
She opened her eyes wide and looked at the smile in Jin Shu's eyes. In an instant, countless grievances and anger surged into her heart.
"It was my dad who helped you, right? It's my dad again! Don't you have a dad yourself? Why do you have to come and disrupt our family's life? You've enjoyed a good life for me for over ten years, and now you want to take my parents away too?!"
The voice was quite loud, and the surrounding classmates heard it clearly.
Jin Shu looked completely calm, but there was still a hint of helplessness in her eyes as she looked at Jin Yin.
She's practically possessed; her obsession is too deep, her mind too narrow, and she's deliberately pushing her life in the opposite direction.
"As I've already said, I operate with integrity. On the contrary, those who maliciously report me should be prepared to seek compensation from someone for the losses I've suffered during this period."
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