The wealthy military officer spoils his wife excessively

Why is this described as a case of a third-generation official committing a crime? Because the incident was quickly suppressed by higher authorities. The officers and their colleagues only managed a thorough investigation overnight, and the next morning, a document arrived stating that the case was closed. The perpetrator was never found, and the case was dropped. The poster claimed that as a traffic police officer with public morals, he felt indignant for the victim and outraged by the darkness of this society.

Without any evidence, not many people believed it. Every day, countless well-known and unknown "professionals" on Tianya (a Chinese online forum) would reveal information, and the onlookers had their own standards of judgment. The post remained quiet for the first half of the night, but in the second half, the poster suddenly updated the story, posting several photos taken by traffic police cameras at the scene of the crime.

As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," and these photos, once posted, caused a huge stir, drawing out all sorts of lurkers and even casual observers. Those who specialize in luxury cars and high-end vehicles flocked to comment on the car involved in the accident in the photos: "A Bentley, definitely!"

"Is the person upstairs an idiot? Can't they tell it's a Maserati?"

"Impossible, I've never seen this car produced before."

"I told you you're poor and ignorant, but you know what a special limited edition is, right?"

Technicians quickly uncovered the car's detailed specifications, and everyone suddenly realized what had happened. This car had made a brief appearance at the German Motor Show earlier this year, and was subsequently secretly bought by someone; no one expected it to end up in China. While being educated on this, online commentators exclaimed, "Damn socialism! The children of high-ranking officials are just too good at spending money!"

So what if he has a capable father? What's so great about that? Everyone talks about a society ruled by law, but does that mean a third-generation official can get away with killing someone in a car accident and not have to pay with his life?

The public was outraged and the post was quickly reposted, becoming a hot topic on various media platforms. Just a few years ago there was the "My dad is Li Gang" incident, and now this has happened again. How can ordinary people not be excited!

The netizens' enthusiasm was so high that before Suwen could even finish reading the post, the situation took another dramatic turn. After the post became the top-ranked post of the new year, a new whistleblower appeared, claiming to be the victim's brother, and posted the victim's ID card, household registration book, and photos from childhood to adulthood to prove his identity.

The post detailed his experience from receiving news of his brother's death to arranging his burial and comforting his parents. He said that after learning of his brother's tragic death, his parents collapsed from grief. He had to take care of the ailing elderly while also handling his brother's funeral arrangements. Just then, traffic police officers brought a man who claimed to be the secretary of the perpetrator to him, saying they hoped to settle the matter amicably.

The older brother tearfully recounted his deep brotherly love and his inability to bear the thought of being separated from his younger brother by death. He insisted that the perpetrator come forward and demand an explanation. However, the other party simply threw a box of money at him, all in cash, and arrogantly said, "Do you know who killed your brother? I'll tell you their name and you'll be shocked! You, a nobody, were arrested by the armed police before you even got three feet away from them!" He also threatened that the older brother should take the money and leave, but if the older brother caused any more trouble, he would be made to disappear from Beijing completely.

At the end of the post, the whistleblower declared with righteous indignation: "My life is worthless, I don't care if I die. If my brother's life is worthless, then using the lives of both of us to bring that high-ranking perpetrator to justice is a win for me. I know there are still many privileged classes like this in China, but killing one is like eliminating one parasite!"

This person has an amazing ability to guide public opinion. He can stir up netizens' emotions in an instant. Although he claims to only have a high school diploma, his words are sincere and eloquent. He either had someone else write them or had a master mentor behind him.

But none of that matters anymore. The victims have come forward to testify, and the evidence seems irrefutable. No one doubts the authenticity of the revelations anymore. More people are starting to dox the car owner and vow to find this "damned third-generation official"!

Suwen stared intently at the post, her fingers almost frozen on the mouse. Every now and then, she would stiffly click her index finger. The air seemed to stand still, and after a long while, she would let out a deep breath. Although she had been staring at the computer screen for two hours, she still couldn't see the last page. The speed at which the replies were refreshed far exceeded her browsing speed.

bell--

The shrill ring of the telephone abruptly interrupted the tension in her mind. She paused for a moment, then realized it was the landline in the living room. She hurriedly got up, but accidentally kicked her toe against the bedpost, the pain excruciating.

She didn't care about anything else, assuming it was Lu Zheng calling back, and limped to the living room to grab the receiver: "Hello..."

"My dear star, who are you talking to on the phone? Your phone is always busy."

It’s Xiao Ai.

The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in her eyes was instantly extinguished, and she seemed somewhat listless: "What's wrong?"

"Have you watched TV?" Xiao Ai asked abruptly.

"What TV show?" Suwen was in a state of great anxiety and had no time to think about it. "I'll talk about work when I get back to the set. I just want some peace and quiet during my two days off."

"This isn't news for you! Young Master Lu, aren't you concerned? Reporters camped out at the company this morning. I only found out about it by checking online this morning. I don't know where they got this rumor from, insisting that our Young Master Lu killed someone in a car accident. Is that even possible?"

Suwen was stunned for a few seconds before she realized that the news had only been posted online and no one had yet identified the car owner. Apart from her and a few close friends, no one could recognize the car at a glance.

"How did they find the company? Did Young Master Lu go back to the company today?"

"The gossip reporters really pulled a fast one, didn't they? Do you remember that time you and Young Master Lu went out to dinner and were secretly photographed, including the car? They figured out what was going on and immediately came to block our company gate. If it were just reporters, it wouldn't be so bad, but the victim's family also came and made a scene. They made a banner and held it up in front of our company, saying things like 'Give us justice,' blocking the gate and not letting anyone out, threatening to take a life for a life. What kind of world is this? Are these people trying to extort money, or are they trying to extort money, or are they trying to extort money?"

Su Wen was completely bewildered: "You mean the victim's family also went to cause trouble?"

"Yes, Sister Ye specifically asked me to call and tell you not to go back to the company. We're all worried about how to get home after get off work. These people are complete scoundrels!"

After hanging up the phone, Suwen returned to her computer and discovered a new post on the forum—"Let's expose the high-ranking officials whose names will scare me to death." Initially, the post was just filler, with countless online trolls making wild guesses, listing virtually every leader frequently seen in the news. More experienced individuals even dug up names of those rarely seen in public. Later, the post gradually transformed into a technical one, with data experts posting car purchase dates, customs entry speculations, photos of luxury cars frequently seen in Beijing, and testimonials from netizens living near government compounds—all sorts of clues that slowly brought the truth closer. Then, unsurprisingly, Suwen saw a photo of herself having dinner with a mysterious rich second-generation heir, a photo that had briefly appeared in the newspaper a few months prior.

Back then, she wasn't famous, and no one paid attention to her scandals, so there wasn't much to be wary of when she was with Lu Zheng. It's surprising that someone could dig up news from so long ago; it shows the power of netizens.

With a clue, it was time to dig deeper. Suddenly, various details about the identity of Huayi Brothers' behind-the-scenes boss came to light. Remembering the recent news report of Lu Haibo's death, everyone finally realized—it was this "third-generation official"!

Lu Zheng did not return to Huayi Brothers, but instead stayed at the headquarters of his own real estate group. At his desk, Lu Zheng's expression was grave, while his assistant, Xu, stood to the side, feeling utterly anxious.

This whole affair was clearly orchestrated by someone who paid a publicity stunt company. Everything seemed natural, but in reality, it was all carefully planned and executed based on the emotions of netizens. It's like peeling an onion; the person in charge already knew what was inside, but didn't rush to tell you. They slowly, gradually aroused the netizens' curiosity, and only when the truth was finally revealed could they achieve the desired effect.

Assistant Xu had just called the relevant department, and the other party, still not understanding what was going on, simply agreed, "Okay, we'll handle it." However, the situation was no longer something that could be solved by simply deleting posts, blocking or locking forums. The speed at which information spreads online was too fast, and this matter would soon escalate into a widespread social problem. Both Lu Zheng and Assistant Xu understood this.

Now, the hype company is gradually pointing the finger at Lu Zheng. They are posting Lu Zheng's photos and family background information all over the internet, just to incite public outrage and make the public think that he is an ignorant and lawless rich second-generation or official third-generation!

The whole city was in an uproar.

Lu Zheng closed his laptop and was about to get up when Assistant Xu quickly stopped him: "It's best if you don't show your face right now. How about I buy you a plane ticket and take you on a vacation abroad for a few days to clear your head? You can come back when things have calmed down."

Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow and glared at him: "What kind of solution is this? You just hide when something goes wrong? What's the difference between me and those rich kids people talk about online?"

Assistant Xu said awkwardly, "I'm doing this for your own good. Those people online don't have the ability to make their own judgments. They believe whatever others say. Even if you present ten thousand pieces of evidence now, they can pretend not to see it if they don't want to believe it."

That was the truth, but Lu Zheng felt that he couldn't leave at a time like this. He hadn't done it, so he had nothing to fear.

The news of the victim's family sitting in front of Huayi Brothers to demand justice quickly spread online. Someone posted photos and called on netizens living nearby to go and support them. For a time, big-character posters and banners appeared, making it look like the Cultural Revolution.

Suwen was so anxious she couldn't sit still. She kept calling Lu Zheng, only to be told to call back later. She still couldn't get any definite news about his situation. Suwen felt she couldn't wait any longer, so she grabbed her down jacket and left, completely ignoring Xiao Ai's words.