Qin’s father was indeed dead.
It had already been a tremendous struggle for his body to hold on long enough to travel to the capital and expose Wen Zhuqing.
Moreover, at the train station, he had been severely injured by the men Wen Zhuqing had arranged to attack him.
Though Li Tingxuan had managed to save him at the time, Qin’s father was already at the end of his strength.
While Qin’s father was a key witness in exposing Wen Zhuqing, he was also an accomplice.
In the case of Wen Zhuqing stealing someone else’s identity and taking credit for another’s academic achievements, Qin’s father had played a supporting role.
Since Wen Zhuqing was guilty, Qin’s father was naturally guilty as well.
Furthermore, during his years as the head of the farm, Qin’s father had committed numerous disciplinary violations.
So even if he hadn’t died, he would undoubtedly have faced imprisonment.
On his deathbed, Qin’s father was most worried about Qin Honghua.
Yet, no matter how much he worried, his failing body forced him to depart.
For Qin Honghua, the death of her father was an enormous blow.
Before, her thoughts had been consumed by Wen Zhuqing. But now that she knew the truth about him, even the news of his impending death sentence left her unmoved.
No—perhaps she even wished for Wen Zhuqing, the man who had caused her father’s death, to die.
But she also knew that, in truth, she herself was partly responsible for her father’s fate.
If she hadn’t stubbornly insisted on being with Wen Zhuqing back then, perhaps her father would still be alive and well.
Qin Honghua took her father’s body back to their hometown.
After burying him, she began her life anew with her daughter, Junjun.
Without her father’s protection and care, life became much harder for Qin Honghua and her daughter.
Some of the people her father had wronged in the past now vented their anger on the mother and daughter.
After all, Qin Honghua had once been arrogant and domineering, relying on her father’s influence.
But faced with hardship, she had no choice but to endure.
Her daughter needed her.
Though Junjun’s father was Wen Zhuqing—the man who had caused her father’s death—Qin Honghua refused to transfer that hatred onto her child.
She knew her daughter was innocent.
Now, only she and Junjun could rely on each other.
It wasn’t until after her father’s passing that Qin Honghua realized just how fortunate she had been under his protection.
Perhaps due to overwhelming stress, Qin Honghua rapidly lost weight in a short time.
Her personality also changed drastically—gone was her former arrogance, replaced by restraint and compromise.
As for what the future held for her and her daughter, only time would tell.
…
On the day Wen Zhuqing was executed, Sheng Zexi informed Gu Jianing.
At that moment, Gu Jianing felt a weight lift from her heart.
It was as though all the burdens from her past life had finally been released, leaving her with an unprecedented sense of lightness.
Sheng Zexi held Gu Jianing close, resting his head against hers, and said, “Ningning, no matter what happened in the past, this life is what matters most. We must cherish the present and live well now and in the future.”
Gu Jianing nodded, leaning into his embrace. “You’re right. I’ll move forward.”
“By the way, regarding the investigation into fraudulent college admissions, the authorities have already given me feedback. They’ll likely start cracking down in the next few days,” Gu Jianing mentioned, recalling the matter.
Whether it was Wen Zhuqing stealing someone else’s academic achievements or the revelation—through her “Eyes That See Through Falsehood”—that the woman named Wang Weiqi was not actually Wang Weiqi, Gu Jianing believed that identity fraud in college admissions was a serious issue.
Moreover, in this era, attending college truly had the power to change one’s destiny.
Those who had worked hard to change their fate through their own efforts did not deserve to be betrayed.
Perhaps, once the wrongs were corrected, they could have a brighter future—or even contribute more to society and the nation.
As for those who lacked ability but resorted to stealing others’ identities, Gu Jianing did not believe they were good people.
Nor did she think they would grow up to benefit society or the country.
In fact, most of these individuals had poor character, and their rise might even pose a danger to society and the nation.
So, since mistakes had been made, since imposters had stolen what wasn’t theirs, it was time to set things right.
The college entrance exam should always be a fair competition.
Sheng Zexi gently stroked Gu Jianing’s cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness. “My Ningning is always so kind and softhearted.”
Truthfully, given Gu Jianing’s current high status, she could have lived comfortably without concerning herself with these matters.
They weren’t her responsibility.
She had no obligation to fight for those whose college spots had been stolen.
Yet, Gu Jianing still took action.
She still fought for them.
How many people in positions of power truly considered and advocated for those at the bottom?
Very few!
Most acted only in their own interests.
That was why Sheng Zexi said Gu Jianing was kind and softhearted.
Gu Jianing smiled. “Am I really that good?”
She simply believed that if she had the ability, she should act.
“Of course you are. My wife is naturally the best.”
Gu Jianing nestled into Sheng Zexi’s embrace, her smile sweet.
…
Capital University.
Wen Zhuqing’s arrest and the crimes he had committed were now exposed.
The news spread throughout the university.
“…In light of Wen Zhuqing’s identity fraud, the Ministry of Education has decided to conduct a thorough re-examination of student identities across all universities, effective immediately.”
“Anyone found guilty of impersonation will be arrested on the spot!”
“Of course, if anyone discovers discrepancies, they may report them. Those who admit their wrongdoing voluntarily will receive leniency.”
Early in the morning, similar announcements echoed through the loudspeakers of every major university.
Instantly, the campuses buzzed with activity.
Students’ reactions varied—some were outraged, lamenting the injustice done to the victims of fraud, while others seethed with anger at the imposters.
After all, if it had happened to them, they would have been devastated.
Some students looked uneasy, hurrying away after the broadcast.
Others began eyeing their classmates suspiciously—after all, reporting a fraudster came with rewards.
This matter had little to do with Gu Yunzhou.
Still, the past few days had been relatively peaceful for him.
Mainly because Wang Weiqi, who had been relentlessly pursuing him, had finally stopped.
Though he didn’t know the reason, it was a relief.
In this day and age, even if nothing had happened between them, rumors could still spread and cause trouble.
Gu Yunzhou relaxed and threw himself back into his studies.
As for what had happened to Wang Weiqi? He couldn’t care less.
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