Chu Kuo seemed not to have expected his plan to be exposed. The man standing before him was fully capable of taking his life. Thinking of this, his face turned deathly pale, "Dad... Dad! Didn't you always say I was useless? This time I wanted to prove myself. What did I do wrong?"
Seeing that Chu Kuo was still stubborn even at this point, Chu Xiong's eyes rolled back in anger. If he hadn't been supported from behind, he would have fallen to the ground, unconscious.
The matter had too great an impact, and Chu Xiong was at his wit's end. Feeling that Chu Kuo had failed to live up to his expectations, he walked up to Chu Kuo and slapped him hard across the face. Everyone present saw this scene, and their right eyelids twitched violently. Some even began to question their own sons, asking if they were in cahoots with Chu Kuo and had done anything they shouldn't have!
"There are many ways you could have proven yourself, but you chose the stupidest one. I really don't know how I gave birth to someone as foolish as you during the summer!"
After saying this in a rage, Chu Xiong's attitude immediately turned subservient as he looked at Lin Che. At this point, he no longer dared to be as defiant as before. He could only plead bitterly, "Director Lin, please look at my son. He's young and doesn't understand many things. Please forgive him. I will discipline him strictly when we get home and will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen again!
Or, perhaps you could consider allowing him to atone for his crimes. Even if it means going through fire and water, we will do as you command. We businessmen rarely have time to personally discipline our children at home. We earn money outside, and our contributions to China are not small. Please, on account of our contributions, turn a blind eye!"
Just then, other parents also asked if their children had been following Chu Kuo around and colluding with the United States, and if they were also involved!
The other parents, upon learning of this incident, were enraged. They even shifted all the blame onto the Chu family.
"My son has always been simple-minded. He must have been led astray by Chu Kuo. This matter has little to do with us. Director Lin, if you must assign blame, then blame Chu Kuo!"
"Exactly. You should investigate the root cause. My son is not a clever person and wouldn't do anything beneficial to them by colluding with the United States. Why don't you let this matter go? To compensate for the losses China has suffered over the years, we are willing to offer sixty percent of our company's turnover as compensation!"
"If you think sixty percent compensation is not enough, then I can donate this year's profits as a charity fund to help the poor live better lives."
"..."
Listening to their indifferent tone, a cold sneer appeared on Lin Che's face. He then tapped the table with one hand and questioned with oppressive authority, "Are you treating China's laws as a joke? If I forgive you, can the public forgive you? I am a local official and must be worthy of everyone's trust. Therefore, do not even think about the solutions you just proposed. You must pay the corresponding price!"
Seeing Lin Che's firm tone with no room for negotiation, they couldn't help but swallow. They decided to go all out and said, "Director Lin, before you make a move against us, you should consider what aspects our companies are involved in.
If my son gets into trouble, I won't have the energy to look after these workers. If they don't receive their wages, or if they don't have suitable jobs, and consequently resent you, then that's something I can't control!
You're cutting off the livelihood of hundreds of people. Don't you think this matter, if it gets out, will be more serious than my son colluding with the United States? Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. I hope you understand this principle!"
"So, you're trying to threaten me, aren't you? Crimes should not extend to family members. Normally, it would be enough for the offender to receive due punishment. However, you are repeatedly provoking my authority, so fine!
Hao Jun, take your people to notify their companies and seal them up! I now seriously suspect that your entire family are spies sent by the United States and need to be thoroughly investigated. We'll see if you can reopen once the investigation results are out!"
After speaking, Lin Che waved his hand impatiently at Hao Jun. They were very observant and went behind these people, grabbed them, and locked them up. No matter how much they shouted, Lin Che's expression did not change. After all, what he was doing was legal and reasonable!
Watching these people being locked up, Chen Lishu frowned, realizing that something seemed a little off. She then went up to Lin Che and asked, "Director Lin, can you allow me to speak a few words with them?"
Lin Che's deep eyes looked at Chen Lishu. He parted his thin lips and said leisurely, "What do you want to say to them? These people are enraged and their emotions are a bit unstable. I'm afraid you might get hurt if you go in alone. If you have any questions, tell me, and I'll send someone to find out."
Chen Lishu looked at the upright Lin Che. He didn't seem like a bad person. After hesitating for a moment, she revealed her purpose. "To tell you the truth, these scoundrels also hurt a girl before. I want to find out the truth behind this matter!"
"You want to know the truth about this matter? There's no need to investigate further. As far as I know, these three people are simply scoundrels, and the girl has been living under their shadow.
I have evidence of their atrocities, which you can hand over to the media for widespread publicity. The reason the girl was defiled was not due to your company's clothing, but because she was unlucky and happened to be targeted by this group of scoundrels!
I know my words might sound a bit cold, but this is the truth. Don't worry, I will seek justice for the girl and make these scoundrels pay the appropriate price!" Saying this, Lin Che placed the evidence in front of Chen Lishu.
Chen Lishu pursed her lips as she held the evidence, then nodded gratefully at Lin Che, "Thank you for being willing to seek justice for the girl!"
Lin Che waved his hand casually and said, "These are all minor matters. It should have been handled by my subordinates. Old Man He absolutely refused and insisted that I make this trip. Do you know how many hours of flying I have to endure to get back from abroad? It's exhausting!
No, you go back and tell Old Man He that he must prepare good food and drinks to entertain me and thank me! Otherwise, if any other matters arise in the future, I won't help."