Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

Time flies, and more than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

After enduring months of torment, Bai Liqin finally passed away, disappearing into early winter amidst the bleak autumn.

The Thousand Autumns Garden in Yanjing.

White silk ribbons hung high, wreaths were placed in pairs, and many people came to pay their respects to the deceased, including some business executives who had partnered with Su Li.

Su Li wore a custom-made black suit with a small white flower pinned to her chest. She had a gentle expression and spoke in a mild tone when dealing with all kinds of people.

With her beautiful hair cascading over her shoulders, a slender and graceful figure, and a pure white scarf wrapped around her fair neck, Luo Yiren was leaning against the distance, talking on the phone with someone.

A moment later, she came over in a pair of high-heeled boots and whispered, "Qiu Dong said he'll be here by noon..."

"knew!"

Su Li glanced at the plainclothes police officers scattered around her, a strange smile playing on her lips.

Luo Yiren smoothed her wind-blown hair, her fair face drawing closer as she asked, puzzled, "What has he been busy with all year round that he didn't even have time to see Lao Bai one last time?"

At this point, she became somewhat indignant. Had they really become obsessed with money?

No matter how busy you are with work, you can't even spare half a day?

Su Li reached out and wrapped her arms around her slender waist, then lowered her head and kissed her fair cheek: "Now that you're here, you can ask him yourself what he's up to."

"Hmph, I'll have to ask them then."

Luo Yiren's pretty face flushed slightly. Even though they had been intimate many times over the years, she was still a little shy in public.

Su Li nodded slightly, looked at the group of fathers, daughters and men on the other side, and said, "Those are Lao Bai's relatives. Go over and ask them if they want to go back to their hometown immediately or stay in Yanjing for a few days."

If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know.

"Okay, I understand."

As Luo Yiren strode over with her long, slender legs, the nearby police captain, disguised as an undercover officer, immediately approached.

"We'll arrive around noon. Just follow our car then."

The police captain quickly extended his hand in thanks, smiling, and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Su."

"No need. I just didn't expect my old classmate to make such a big deal out of it, with police from Shanghai and Guangdong coming from other provinces to arrest him."

Su Li didn't know much about the inside story of that pyramid scheme, and as for Zheng Qiudong, they hadn't spoken on the phone much since that day.

This guy really is just like in the original story, becoming a major criminal.

The police captain smiled and said, "Based on my past experience, he should be sentenced to at least five years, but if he behaves well in prison, it is possible that his sentence will be reduced."

The young company president in front of them was quite influential in Shanghai. Before they left to arrest him, they were instructed by the police leaders to inform this President Su.

"Hopefully he can receive a proper education in prison and correct his mistakes."

Su Li's expression remained calm. If Zheng Qiudong hadn't been deeply involved in the pyramid scheme, he could have been protected with his current influence. However, Zheng Qiudong's reputation as a lecturer in China was truly prestigious.

At this point, it would take so much favors and influence to protect him. He wouldn't do something so stupid. At most, he'd just give him a heads-up to make things easier for him in prison!

Around 12 noon, at the Yanjing Expressway intersection.

Three Maybachs were parked on the side of the road. Luo Yiren was sitting by the window. When she saw the license plate of the first SUV, she quickly and gently nudged Su Li, who was resting on her beautiful legs.

"Ah Li, autumn and winter are coming!"

Su Li rubbed her eyes, yawned, and glanced at the time on her watch. It was more than an hour later than agreed.

"Let's go, get off the bus, and go see this old classmate."

And to witness his demise...

The two walked out of the car hand in hand, with Zhao Dalong and several bodyguards scattered around them.

A dark blue SUV drove up from the tollbooth, and Zheng Qiudong, looking haggard with a full beard, got out of the car with a slightly excited expression.

"Old Su, Yi Ren..."

He had been hiding and running away these days, unable to contain his excitement to see his friends and his ideal woman.

"Did you go scavenging or mining?"

Luo Yiren looked surprised, and her cherry-like lips uttered a sweet and melodious sound.

Zheng Qiudong gave a wry smile, wanting to reach out and hug them, but in the end, his movements froze in hesitation.

"It's a long story, but anyway... Old White is gone?"

Luo Yiren's smiling face showed a hint of sadness: "Yes, you passed away peacefully. It's just a pity that I couldn't see you one last time."

"I'll visit him when I have the chance and apologize to him in person."

Zheng Qiudong looked at Su Li, his old classmate whom he had always regarded as a role model and looked up to in order to catch up with. Su Li had a handsome face, was dashing and debonair, and his career was becoming more and more successful.

"How have things been between you and Yiren lately?"

Su Li nodded and asked in a calm tone, "Are you aware that many people have been looking for you lately?"

Zheng Qiudong was startled, his face showing a hint of panic, and he forced a dry laugh: "Who's looking for me?"

"police!"

Zheng Qiudong felt a thud in his heart and couldn't help but take two steps back.

Luo Yiren stared at his expression in astonishment, then looked at Su Li: "What... what's wrong?"

Su Li stroked the smooth hair of the beautiful woman beside her and explained, "I haven't told you yet, but recently police officers from several provinces across the country have come to visit me. The main reason is that Qiu Dong is suspected of organizing and leading a pyramid scheme, involving a huge amount of money, and has been on the run in many places. He has been wanted by the authorities."

Luo Yiren's beautiful face was filled with shock. She knew Su Li wouldn't lie to her, and looking at Zheng Qiudong's state, it was clear that what the latter said was true.

"If you turn yourself in now, you might be able to lessen your sentence a little," Su Li said kindly, looking at him.

"Confess?"

Zheng Qiudong's face darkened. He was also a college student and had read law books. If he were sentenced for his current crimes, he would get at least 5 years in prison.

Five years! How many five-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

"I haven't decided yet. Can I think about it?" Zheng Qiudong said after a long silence.

"Then you'll have to ask them if they know that in order to capture you, the last major criminal, the police from several provinces cooperated, and even the 19th Bureau of Beijing got involved."

As soon as Su Li finished speaking, several tall and burly policemen got out of the cars parked on the side of the road.

"Zheng Qiudong, you are suspected of leading a pyramid scheme. Please come with us."

"I……"

Before Zheng Qiudong could react, his arms were restrained and handcuffed.

His face first showed anger, then relief. He looked at the calm and composed Su Li and the disappointed Luo Yiren, his lips filled with bitterness.

"Well... Old Su, Yiren, we'll meet again someday."

Zheng Qiudong was led into the car. The police captain came over and shook hands with Su Li, saying that they would go to the police station when they had time to take a brief statement about the incident.

Zurich had no objection and watched them leave.

"How could this happen?"

Luo Yiren gently rested her head in her boyfriend's arms, closed her beautiful eyes, and thought about how one of her best classmates from college had passed away and another had been arrested. It was truly a cruel twist of fate!

"It's okay. I've asked around in the legal field. The maximum sentence for this fall and winter is a little over five years. If he behaves well, he might be released early."

Su Li held the soft, delicate body in her arms and whispered comfortingly, "I will try my best to reduce his sentence..."