The public was not surprised by Yi Zhonghai's verdict; in fact, they felt it was too lenient.
The Yi Zhonghai case attracted public attention and caused quite a stir. Everyone expected a severe sentence, but it was only life imprisonment?
He Yushui was also a bit surprised. Logically, Yi Zhonghai's sentencing standard should have been the maximum. Why was it only life imprisonment?
But upon careful thought, He Yushui understood why Yi Zhonghai's life was spared, considering his destination.
The Great Northwest was undergoing vigorous construction; rather than killing Yi Zhonghai, it was better to send him to the Great Northwest to contribute to the nation.
Understanding the key point, He Yushui no longer dwelled on it. For someone like Yi Zhonghai, who had fallen, death would have been too easy for him.
The accomplice, Liu Cuilan, was sentenced to ten years in prison for harboring a criminal! She was also sent to the Great Northwest for labor reform!
"Whoosh..."
Liu Cuilan's verdict caused an uproar at the scene.
What did Liu Cuilan do wrong?
At most, she knew but did not report. No one expected that merely knowing but not reporting would result in a ten-year sentence?
Upon hearing Liu Cuilan's verdict, He Yushui became even more certain of her guess: all suspects involved in the Yi Zhonghai case were sentenced to the maximum, but Yi Zhonghai still had value, which was why he was spared death but could not escape severe punishment.
Liu Cuilan's health was already poor, so she might have to stay in the Great Northwest for the rest of her life.
No snowflake is innocent in an avalanche. Yi Zhonghai and his wife had schemed their entire lives, and they probably never imagined they would end up like this.
Next, the post office staff members were sentenced to ten years of labor reform for accepting bribes, and Director Wang of the neighborhood committee was also sentenced similarly!
Yang Factory Director, however, was protected by higher-ups and escaped punishment, but he was expelled from the party, and his political career was ruined.
He Yushui already knew that Yang Factory Director would not be publicly tried; his crimes were vague and involved many people.
Being corrupted by Deaf Old Lady was, at most, a matter of improper conduct.
As for arranging five-guarantee households for Deaf Old Lady?
Could Yang Factory Director alone have managed that?
This involved higher levels.
Of course, the higher-ups also wanted to downplay the matter, as it was considered a scandal.
Although the matter was downplayed, the high-ranking officials involved still suffered the consequences.
Yang Factory Director was saved and safely withdrew, which left Director Wang of the neighborhood committee in a difficult situation.
Initially, Director Wang had also taken care of Deaf Old Lady out of respect for Yang Factory Director. Although she accepted bribes, her sentence was not light.
Compared to Yang Factory Director, who landed safely, Director Wang not only lost her job but also went to prison. Even if she deserved it, it cannot be denied that she was the unluckiest one!
Finally, Deaf Old Lady was sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery, concealing her background, impersonating a martyr's family member, and other charges. Like Yi Zhonghai and his wife, she was sent to the Great Northwest for labor reform.
Deaf Old Lady could be said to be the source of all evil. To secure her old age, she resorted to unscrupulous means, not only driving away He Daqing but also almost starving He Yushui to death.
It is important to remember that after He Daqing left, He Yushui and He Yuzhu picked up trash for two whole years.
She did something immoral and did not even leave a way out for others; that was the most hateful thing.
Yi Zhonghai and his wife were the same. The three of them had the same goal: to secure their old age.
It is not your fault if you are childless, and it is not your fault if you do not have children, but why could you not adopt one?
Upon learning the final outcome, the elderly trio burst into tears. They felt wronged too.
Liu Cuilan was only aware but did not report, yet she was sentenced to ten years; she felt incredibly wronged.
Deaf Old Lady also felt wronged. She had misjudged people, and one misstep led to eternal regret. Who could have imagined such cruelty?
According to Deaf Old Lady's original idea, since He Daqing was driven away, they should have treated Sha Zhu well!
But what happened? They pushed things to the extreme.
The key is that the money you embezzled was useless; it would have been better to use it. If you had given half each month, even if He Yuzhu and the others found out later, you would have had an excuse, right?
Yi Zhonghai also felt wronged. Not only was the money he took useless, but it also caused him a lot of trouble.
He understood that he was able to save his life entirely because he still had value.
But what did that matter? He would probably die in the Great Northwest in this lifetime.
The only comfort was that he was not alone; he had company!!!
All the verdicts were announced quickly. To compensate He Yushui for her losses, the houses of both Yi and Deaf families were given to He Yushui, as their families had no savings!
The houses of these two families were not small. Yi Zhonghai's family had one wing room and one ear room, and Deaf Old Lady's family had three back rooms. The size of these three rooms was comparable to the main house in the central courtyard. The five rooms together amounted to nearly one hundred square meters, and it is important to remember that there was no common area in those days.
The value of the five houses was also around 1,200 yuan. In addition, the post office staff compensated 1,000 yuan, which fully compensated He Yushui's losses, with the excess being considered interest!
At this point, the Yi Zhonghai case officially concluded.
He Yushui suddenly became the biggest homeowner in Nanluoguxiang No. 95 Courtyard after Xu Damao.
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Inside the Steel Rolling Plant director's office, Li Huaide, Qin Huairu, He Yushui, Director Li, and the special investigation team leader were gathered.
Yi Zhonghai's matter had been resolved, but the Jia family's debt had not yet been settled. Due to the large amount, Director Li and the special investigation team leader discussed it and decided to help He Yushui.
He Yushui was young but resourceful, and they were afraid that He Yushui would resort to public protests again.
If it were not for He Yushui's methods, the Yi Zhonghai case would never have been judged this way.
Before coming, Director Li had already communicated with Li Huaide.
After informing Li Huaide of the situation, Li Huaide was also afraid. What if He Yushui came to the Steel Rolling Plant to protest?
"Yushui, everyone knows my family's money was stolen. Do you really want to be so heartless and force our family to death?" Qin Huairu cried, her appearance evoking pity!
Li Huaide coldly said, "What do you mean by forcing your family to death? Debts must be repaid; it is only right and proper. Moreover, Comrade He Yushui has already given your family time to repay!"
Regarding He Yushui, Li Huaide was both afraid and fond of her. Li Huaide had been poised to compete with Yang Factory Director.
However, because of He Yushui, Li Huaide did not even have to make a move, and his opponent was gone.
Li Huaide thus became the head of the Steel Rolling Plant as she wished.
But after learning of He Yushui's methods, he was truly afraid. He had just become the factory director, and someone came to protest. More importantly, He Yushui could even bring reporters, which would ruin him!
Therefore, both publicly and privately, Li Huaide had to stand with He Yushui.
As for Qin Huairu, what if she was beautiful and pitiful?
Becoming a sacrifice was inevitable; who told the Jia family to act so arrogantly!
The final judgment was for Deaf Old Lady, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery, concealing her background, impersonating a martyr's family member, and other charges. Like Yi Zhonghai and his wife, she was sent to the Great Northwest for labor reform.
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