Chapter 139 Public Opinion is a Fearful Thing
One week later.
Lin Chengyu's death became a trending topic.
The headline "Well-known entrepreneur suspected of multiple murders" is shocking.
A series of cases involving serial killers, organ trafficking, staged car accidents, cover-ups, and construction fraud were uncovered, each case supported by irrefutable evidence.
Following the clues, the police arrested all the officers, lawyers, drivers, assistants, and accountants involved in the case. Those who needed to be investigated were investigated, and those who needed to be arrested were arrested, sparking widespread public outcry.
The Lin Group's stock price plummeted, prompting Chairman Lin Xiaoyuan to hold a press conference, bowing in apology and promising to compensate each victim's family with two million yuan, plus a complimentary apartment in the city center. Simultaneously, a dedicated charitable foundation was established, with a donation of one billion yuan to aid children in mountainous areas.
The city police chief apologized overnight and announced the reopening of all unsolved cases.
Wang Jie's mother knelt before his portrait, sobbing uncontrollably.
The rain stopped, and a faint rainbow appeared on the horizon.
Yu Qing carried the thermos and arrived at the hospital ward with ease. Lu Chi was sitting on the hospital bed in a daze. His injury was not serious. He had a minor fracture in his right hand and only needed to rest for a while after getting a cast.
"How are you feeling today?" Yu Qing placed the thermos on the bedside table, then took out the food inside and asked with concern.
"It's alright. The doctor said I can be discharged after a few more days of observation," Lu Chi replied honestly.
"That's great! Once you're discharged, let's go to the internet cafe together. Li Fei has been complaining to me these past two days that without your jungler, it's like a toilet without toilet paper—he's helpless." Yu Qing said while serving Lu Chi soup.
"Is jungling that important?" Lu Chi asked curiously.
“You are essential. Without you, this family will fall apart sooner or later.” Yu Qing said, then picked up the bowl, blew on it, and scooped a spoonful of soup to Lu Chi’s lips: “This is an old hen that my mother brought back from the countryside. She stewed it for three hours. Try it and see if it suits your taste.”
"I can do it myself," Lu Chi said, sounding a little awkward.
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Yu Qing moved the spoon in her hand closer.
Lu Chi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist Yu Qing's insistence and opened his mouth to drink it.
"How was it?" Yu Qing asked, looking at him expectantly.
Lu Chi nodded: "Mmm, it tastes good."
“My mom treats you like her own son now. She couldn’t sleep all night after hearing about your injury, and she ran back to her hometown early this morning to catch chickens. I’ve never received this kind of treatment in all my years of life,” Yu Qing complained.
"I will take care of Auntie in her old age," Lu Chi said earnestly.
“Okay, I’ll agree on her behalf.” Yu Qing fed Lu Chi another bowl until Lu Chi couldn’t drink anymore, then he finished the rest of the chicken soup.
At that moment, the ward door was pushed open.
Several familiar figures squeezed in; it was Wang Meili, Yuan Xiu, Yang Jing, and others. They were carrying flowers and fruit, and all had smiles on their faces.
"Lu Chi, we've come to see you."
"We were so worried when we heard you were hospitalized."
"You're so disloyal! You didn't even tell us when something happened."
Everyone chimed in with their own teasing.
Lu Chi blushed, feeling embarrassed, and lowered his head: "It's just a minor injury, no need to trouble you..."
Wang Meili put the flower basket aside and said in a half-joking tone, "Of course you don't need to trouble us. After all, Yu Qing is here, and we outsiders can't help much."
"Hey, what do you mean by 'outsider'? You're making me sound like an insider..." Yu Qing said, then realized something was wrong and quickly shut her mouth.
"I didn't say that, you're just admitting it without being asked," Wang Meili said with a mischievous smile.
"Boring." Yu Qing rolled her eyes at Wang Meili.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Lu Chi quickly asked, "Why didn't Lin Yueyue come?"
As soon as he finished asking the question, he felt the atmosphere in the ward drop a bit. Everyone exchanged glances, then looked at Lu Chi, seemingly considering how to answer.
Finally, Wang Meili came out to answer: "You must have seen the news these past few days. There's a lot of public opinion online, and it's full of criticism. Yueyue is too ashamed to see you or us, so she sent us to deliver flowers."
Lu Chi remained silent.
Yuanxiu said with dissatisfaction, "Those people on the internet are really something. What does her father's murder have to do with her? She was also a victim, okay? Why should she bear the guilt? It's simply unreasonable."
"Yueyue, why care about other people's opinions? My heart is clear, so why should I fear the world's opinions? My father was arrested, but I still live happily."
Yuan Xiu finished speaking, filled with righteous indignation.
Nobody knew what to say.
That's just how human nature is.
When a beam of light shines into the Iron Tower, the filth and depravity inside are revealed, and thus, the light becomes sinful.
Wang Meili sighed and took out a gift box from behind her back: "This is what Yueyue bought for you. You must accept it."
Lu Chi took the gift box, opened it, and saw that it contained a newly released silver iPhone 6. He quickly said, "This is too valuable, I can't accept it."
Seeing this, Yu Qing took the initiative to accept it on Lu Chi's behalf, saying without any hesitation, "I'll accept it. Please thank Lin Yueyue for me."
“If you want to say thank you, go say it yourself. I’m not your pager,” Wang Meili said, rolling her eyes.
"Fine, fine, I'll go tell them myself, okay?" Yu Qing said speechlessly.
"That's more like it," Wang Meili snorted.
Yang Jing and Yuan Xiu couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere instantly became harmonious. Lu Chi felt a warm glow in his heart as he looked at the happy faces of the group.
The group stayed for a while before leaving.
Before leaving, Wang Meili said to Yu Qing earnestly, "Yu Qing, I'm entrusting Lu Chi to you."
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Yu Qing saw the group downstairs, then turned and returned to the ward. Upon returning, he immediately sensed something was off about Wang Meili's words and cursed her under his breath.
When she got back, Yu Qing saw Lu Chi sitting on the bed fiddling with his new phone. Curious, she went over and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"News about the Lin Group," Lu Chi replied truthfully.
“I’ve seen the news these past two days. With Lin Chengyu dead, the entire Lin Group is probably going to be in chaos. I don’t know if Lin Yueyue can handle it,” Yu Qing said worriedly.
"She has always been outstanding."
"That seems to be true."
Yu Qing nodded and sighed, "Actually, I sometimes feel quite sorry for Lin Yueyue."
"Why?" Lu Chi asked, puzzled.
"Although Lin Yueyue was born into a wealthy family, she lost her mother's love at a young age. Her father was a perverted serial killer, and when she finally married a stepmother, she was a vicious and wicked woman. Growing up in such a twisted environment, I don't know how she survived," Yu Qing sighed.
In this world, you need to get certified no matter what you do.
Students have student IDs, teachers have teacher's certificates, police officers have police IDs, and even if you're just getting a job in a factory to tighten screws, you need your own work permit.
Ironically, this is precisely what parents don't need.
Anyone can be a parent.
“I believe she will get better and better,” Lu Chi said firmly.
"We will get better and better," Yu Qing replied with a smile.
At this point, Yu Qing was unaware of this.
In the days to come, their youth was stitched together, their happiness was stitched together, their sorrow was stitched together, and they were never separated again.
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