His son was sentenced to actual prison time. Even his grandson was affected; in the future, he wouldn't be able to hold important jobs. Some of the younger grandchildren were even ostracized at school. The reputation of Zhaojia Village had also become notorious. When people from Zizhou mentioned Zhaojia Village, their first thought was Stealing melon village, a village of thieves. At night, no one dared to venture into their village.
"Ah, what a sin."
At night, a group of elderly people sat in the courtyard, looking at each other and sighing continuously, their faces full of frustration and regret.
"Zhao Laosuan, are you going to the community reporting session tomorrow?"
After a long silence, the old people started to communicate with each other again. They had just been sentenced to probation and had received a notice requiring them to report to the correctional community for rehabilitation.
"Go, of course we have to go."
