Regarding Cat Brother, Hong Xing, and Bao Guo, Yang Jian currently had no way to deal with them. As San Pang had said, he had to hide his whereabouts carefully.
Therefore, during their conversation, San Pang did not ask Yang Jian where he was.
The sound of a dog barking came from the doorway. San Pang stopped the call and went to see that it was Yang Shuanglin and his wife, along with Yang Rui. He quickly handed the phone to Yang Rui.
"Second Brother, is that you?"
As soon as Yang Rui took the phone, she started sobbing. She hadn't heard her brother's voice in several months.
"Rui Rui, it's Second Brother. I heard you got into graduate school. Congratulations! You're amazing, the pride of our Yang family, and even more so the pride of Yang Li Village."
In the entire Yang Li Village, there were only a handful of people who had gone to college, and Yang Rui was the only one who had gotten into graduate school. This news had already spread throughout Yang Li Village.
"Second Brother, are you doing okay out there? Mom, Dad, and Grandma, we all miss you so much."
"I miss you all too. Are Mom, Dad, and Grandma here?"
"To avoid suspicion from neighbors and villagers, only Mom and Dad came under the guise of guarding the factory. Grandma is at home."
As Yang Shuanglin's family of three walked, people kept greeting them and asking questions. They could only say they were coming to guard the factory.
The phone was on speaker. Liu Xingzhi, who was standing nearby, was already weeping uncontrollably. Yang Jian, on the other end of the phone, was also in tears.
San Pang quickly walked out. The family had too much to say to each other, and it wasn't appropriate for him to be there.
"Second child, where are you now? Do you have a fixed place to stay? Do you have a job?"
Yang Shuanglin's tears welled up in his eyes. He forced himself to remain calm and asked about his son's living situation.
Before Yang Jian could answer, Liu Xingzhi interrupted Yang Shuanglin's question. "Er Jian, don't tell us where you are. We don't want to know. Just tell us if you're doing well out there and if you have money to spend."
"Dad, Mom, I'm doing well out here. I have a place to live, a job, and I'm safe. Don't worry. You should take care of yourselves, eat well, and spend more. Our family has money now, so don't always think about saving."
"What's the use of having money if you're drifting around outside with no end in sight? How can we not worry? Your grandma mentions your name several times a day."
"How is Grandma's health?"
"Grandma's health is quite good, but her mind is a bit confused. Sometimes she doesn't recognize family members."
Yang Rui chimed in to explain, "Brother, Grandma has a bit of dementia. It's not too serious yet. She keeps asking where you went and why you haven't come back."
"Grandma."
Her sister's words struck Yang Jian's tearful spot directly, and he couldn't hold back any longer, bursting into tears.
Infected by his emotions, Yang Rui also began to wail, and Yang Shuanglin's tears could no longer be held back, sliding down his cheeks.
"Brother, why don't you turn yourself in? We can spend some money to hire Lu Hao to pull some strings, and you'll be out after a few years in prison. If you keep hiding like this, you'll never see the light of day."
Yang Rui, being a highly educated person, had specifically studied relevant legal knowledge during her break to help her brother. She knew that surrendering herself was her brother's only option at the moment. If he were caught, the sentencing standards would be different.
Affected by his family's emotions, Yang Jian genuinely had the thought and impulse to surrender. This longing for his loved ones was too tormenting, and he didn't know when it would end.
Especially since his grandmother was old, if something were to happen to her one day, he wouldn't even have the chance to see her one last time. His grandfather's death had already made him feel guilty, and he couldn't leave any regrets with his grandmother.
Jing Yongli intervened in time to stop her. "Brother, don't listen to Rui Rui. You can't surrender yourself yet. President Lu specifically instructed me on this. He's already working on your case, and perhaps your case will be dismissed soon. Then you can return openly."
As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Shuanglin's family of three immediately wiped away their tears and became excited.
Yang Jian even more eagerly asked, "Yongli, did Hao Ge really say that? What are the specifics?"
"I'm not entirely sure of the current situation. He just told me to instruct you not to run around randomly, not to get into conflicts with anyone, and definitely not to be caught by the police. When Li Jin's case goes to trial, there might be a result."
"When is Li Jin's case scheduled to go to trial?"
"I don't know. Actually, you can call him now. I'll send you his number later."
"Okay, I'll call him personally later. Yongli, is there any news about Biao Biao and the others?"
"Biao Biao and the others will likely be tried along with Li Jin. Sister Feng has already hired lawyers for them and has also found connections in the prosecutor's office and the court. They shouldn't be sentenced too heavily.
A couple of days ago, Sister Feng came to the factory to settle accounts. She said Biao Biao might be sentenced to more than one year but less than three years, because the undercover police had already identified him and knew he was in charge of the accounts.
As for Liang Liang and the other brothers, they were just hired hands. They're estimated to receive six months of detention. They've already been detained for four months, so they might be released after the New Year, around March or April.
Sister Feng also said that if you call home, you must tell her. She can also help you find connections. Do you want her contact information?"
Yang Jian immediately refused, "Regarding my affairs, don't tell anyone except you few. It's enough to have Hao Ge helping. Have the money for those brothers been paid?"
"It was just paid. Their families are very satisfied. Oh, and Jian Ge, Biao Biao's uncle came by once and bought some gifts for Auntie and the others."
"Is that so? What did he say?"
"He privately told me some things. I want to advise you not to act rashly. Listen to President Lu's arrangements, otherwise, it will disrupt his plan."
Jing Yongli had already learned from Luo Jianhua that Yang Jian had gone to Nanhai to find Hong Xing and Bao Guo, wanting to get revenge there. However, these things could not be known by Yang Jian's parents, so he spoke more tactfully.
Yang Jian naturally understood what he meant. "Don't worry, I won't act recklessly. What about my sister? Is anyone still harassing her family?"
"No. Ever since Sister Hui signed the letter of understanding, no one has bothered them. Afeng and the others have also provided some deterrence."
"What about Wu Laizi? Has there been any progress on his case?"
"Not yet. He should be tried after the New Year. I've already hired a lawyer to follow up. Since Sister Hui signed the letter of understanding, the lawyer said it might not meet our expectations. With Hong Xing's influence, Wu Laizi won't be sentenced too heavily, and he might even get a suspended sentence."
Hearing this, Yang Jian fell silent. He dared not vent his anger in front of his parents.
However, Yang Shuanglin could sense his son's unwillingness. "Second child, let's just forget about Wu Laizi. As long as he doesn't have any more dealings with your sister and brother-in-law, we don't need to offend him. In my opinion, we don't even need to hire a lawyer. Let the court decide as it should. Yangyang and Lulu are still young and can't handle any shocks."
Yang Jian knew this was his father's compromise. He was afraid that Wu Laizi and his ilk would retaliate against his sister's family.