On the way back, Su Zhi and Ye Muqing did not look well. Both of them were heavy-hearted; clearly, this sudden turn of events had derailed their plans.
The change had come out of nowhere: the Tax Bureau had arrived to conduct an audit. Of course, the audit itself wasn't the problem. Neither the Su family nor the Ye family would leave behind any loose ends for others to exploit regarding their taxes. This meant only one thing: those at the top were pessimistic about the economic outlook, perhaps to the point of "draining the pond to catch all the fish." And since those at the top were so pessimistic, those below were no different. Regardless of which family it was, their businesses were tied to the environment. If the authorities acted this way, they had to make preparations in advance.
Once they boarded the bullet train, Ye Muqing asked Su Zhi, "What about your side?"
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