When the investigation results were officially released, the entire society was shocked by this astonishing news.
When the main members of the Su family learned of this devastating news, they were struck dumb, their faces turning deathly pale. Their eyes were filled with fear and despair, as if they could see their own doomsday approaching irresistibly.
Some people regretted their greed and indulgence, beating their chests in despair; others were consumed by endless self-blame, their spirits nearly broken. However, by then it was too late for remorse; they had to pay a heavy price for their crimes.
As the investigation deepened, the crimes of the Su family were exposed one by one, revealing their ugly faces. The eldest son of the Su family was sentenced to a long prison term for embezzling a huge sum of money; the second son, as the main planner of the Su family's illegal activities in certain sensitive areas, was severely punished according to law, losing his freedom and facing a huge fine; the Su family's daughter, Su Yao, had her various misconducts at the educated youth settlement, including her activities in Heihe Village, also uncovered, and was ultimately sent to the Northwest for labor reform. Wang Qiang, who had helped Su Yao commit crimes, was also sent to the Northwest as an accomplice.
The once glorious Su family is now in chaos.
The past glory vanished like smoke. Upon learning of the Su family's impending doom, the other members of the family scattered like frightened birds, desperately seeking a glimmer of hope.
Some packed their valuables, preparing to flee overseas, but were intercepted at customs; some tried to hide in remote places and live under assumed names, but were reported by the public; and others, unable to bear the immense pressure, chose an extreme method, with the third son of the Su family jumping from a high-rise building to end his life.
The Su family's businesses have suffered an unprecedented blow, with partners severing ties for fear of being implicated. The once bustling Su family businesses are now deserted and in a state of desolation.
Internal conflicts plagued the family, with arguments, cries, and curses mingling and echoing throughout. The once closely united family had fallen apart, scattered like sand, unable to regain its former glory.
When other families learned of the Su family's tragic end, a chill ran through them.
Having witnessed the downfall of the Su family, they deeply understood that illegal and unethical behavior would ultimately lead to destruction. Therefore, these families took this as a lesson and urgently convened family meetings.
At the meeting, the elders wore solemn expressions, their eyes revealing unwavering determination. With grave faces, they recounted the tragic end of the Su family, their voices heavy with sorrow and warning: "Look at the Su family's fate! Their greed and illegal actions led to the family's destruction. We must learn from this, educating our descendants to abide by the law and never repeat the Su family's mistakes."
The elders' words struck like hammer blows, resonating deep within everyone's hearts. The descendants listened intently, their eyes filled with awe and fear. Witnessing the Su family's tragic fate, they deeply understood the majesty and inviolability of the law, secretly vowing to be law-abiding citizens and never break the law for temporary gain.
In fact, the downfall of the Su family was not solely due to Lin Qian's whistleblower letter.
Although Lin Qian's whistleblower letter acted as a fuse, triggering a full-scale investigation of the Su family by relevant departments, the fundamental reason for the Su family's downfall was the serious crimes it committed during a special period.
During that special period, society intensified its crackdown on illegal and disciplinary violations to an unprecedented degree, and the iron fist of the law ruthlessly struck those who challenged the bottom line. However, the Su family believed that they could escape legal punishment by virtue of their power and wealth. Their arrogance and ignorance ultimately pushed them into the abyss.
However, their actions were eventually exposed, leaving them nowhere to hide. Lin Qian's whistleblower letter only brought the Su family's problems into the light of day sooner, hastening their demise. Like a malignant tumor in the darkness, once discovered, it must be completely eradicated.
When the Su family's crimes were made public, people expressed their indignation and condemnation of their actions.
They believed that the downfall of the Su family was deserved and a powerful blow to their illegal and unethical behavior. "The Su family's actions are intolerable! They harmed the interests of the country and the people, and they deserve such punishment!" Their words were filled with the power of justice.
The speed at which the Su family went from being investigated to their complete downfall was astonishing; in just six months, the once-powerful Su family crumbled. Time flies like an arrow, and another year has passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Qian has been in this place for almost a year.
Throughout the year, every time Zhao Yu saw Lin Qian, his eyes were filled with complex emotions, and he hesitated to speak. He wanted to say something to Lin Qian, perhaps to apologize for the past, or perhaps to try to make amends, but every time he saw Lin Qian's indifferent attitude, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Lin Qian's attitude towards Zhao Yu was extremely cold. She didn't want to have any interaction with Zhao Yu at all. Every time she saw Zhao Yu, she would turn around and leave without hesitation, as if even looking at him would annoy her.
Lin Qian continued to live at her own pace.
Every month, she would go to the black market to sell grain. The black market was bustling with people, and all sorts of transactions were taking place in the shadows. One time, Lin Qian arrived at the black market as usual, and just as she was about to make a transaction, a group of people wearing red armbands rushed in and began to raid the black market.
Chaos erupted instantly, with people scattering in all directions, shouts and curses mingling together. Taking advantage of the chaos, Lin Qian cleverly hid in a corner. Amidst the confusion, she spotted an inconspicuous package, picked it up, and stuffed it into her system inventory.
Back at her lodgings, Lin Qian opened the package. When she saw it was full of money and jewelry, her joy was palpable.
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