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On July 23, 2011, a news that shocked the whole country unveiled the secret veil of Lai Changxing of Xiamen Yuanhua Group, which was actually a smuggling group.
This incident not only involves a huge dark web, but also drags two popular female stars into the whirlpool.
Their fate was rewritten, and their reputations were ruined overnight.
On July 23, 2011, Lai Changxing of Xiamen Yuanhua Group was arrested for a smuggling case, and the news quickly caused a national shock.
Lai's nephew, Lai Wenfeng, and his wife, Lin Xue, were the first to be affected, and they were caught off guard by the sudden police visit.
At the same time, the popular female star Zhou Yue was also caught in the media bombardment because of the rumors with Lai Changxing. Although Zhou Yue has repeatedly clarified her relationship with Lai Changxing, the power of public opinion has made her life extremely difficult.
Through an interview with Lai Changxing, Zhou Yue finally cleared his suspicions with him and returned to a peaceful life. After experiencing the impact of public opinion, her relationship with her husband has become deeper.
On the other hand, Lin Xue chose to retire after her husband was sentenced, away from the glamorous life she once had.
On the eve of the collapse
On July 23, 2011, the news of the arrest of Lai Changxing of Xiamen Yuanhua Group caused an uproar across the country.
The revelation of the fact that the Yuanhua Group, a seemingly prosperous business empire, actually hides a huge smuggling network behind it, has shocked and angered the whole society.
Lai Changxing's nephew, Lai Wenfeng, was in a villa in Beijing at this time. When the news of Lai Changxing's arrest was broadcast on television, Lai Wenfeng was sitting on the sofa in the living room, and his face instantly turned pale.
In the news footage, the police walked out of the luxurious villa with Lai Changxing, surrounded by countless photographic flashes. Lai Wenfeng was stunned, and he felt a violent dizziness.
Lai Wenfeng's wife, Lin Xue, ran down from the stairs, she had just finished watching the TV news, and her heart was full of doubts and uneasiness.
Lai Wenfeng didn't answer, his eyes were erratic, and he seemed to be preoccupied.
At this time, the doorbell rang suddenly, Lai Wenfeng and Lin Xue glanced at each other, and they both felt a sense of foreboding in their hearts. Lai Wenfeng walked to the door and opened the door, and there were several policemen standing outside the door.
They looked serious, showed an arrest warrant, and then asked Lai Wenfeng and Lin Xue to cooperate with the investigation. Lai Wenfeng knew that he couldn't hide, so he had no choice but to follow the police out of the villa.
At the police station, Lai Wenfeng was interrogated alone, while Lin Xue was placed in another room for questioning. The police questioned Lai Wenfeng in detail about various affairs of the Yuanhua Group, but Lai Wenfeng tried to remain calm and gave ambiguous answers.
Despite this, Lai Wenfeng's nervousness and uneasiness could not be concealed, and all this was keenly captured by the police.
Lin Xue was confused, she didn't know about the smuggling activities of Lai Changxing and the Yuanhua Group.
She repeatedly explained to the police that she had no knowledge of these things, and after the police investigated, they also confirmed that Lin Xue was indeed not involved in the smuggling activities, so they decided to release her.
After Lai Wenfeng was taken away by the police, Lin Xue's life became difficult. She found herself in a state of isolation, with friends and relatives shunning her because of the incident, and the media harassing her.
Lin Xue had no choice but to avoid going out as much as possible, reducing contact with the outside world, trying to find a trace of peace in this storm.
At the same time, the media in Xiamen reported the news of Lai Changxing's arrest, and the shady curtain of the Yuanhua Group was gradually revealed.
News reports were filled with all kinds of inside information about Lai Changxing and the Yuanhua Group, and people were talking about the case that shocked the whole country.
After Lai Changxing's arrest, the police conducted a comprehensive investigation of the Yuanhua Group. The investigation showed that the Yuanhua Group had been engaged in smuggling activities for a long time, involving huge sums of money and involving many officials and businessmen.
In the days following Lai's arrest, the police continued to conduct an in-depth investigation into the Yuanhua Group. Lai Wenfeng, as Lai Changxing's nephew, has also become the focus of the investigation.
Although he vehemently denied that he was involved in the smuggling activities, the evidence available to the police showed that he had close ties to Lai.
Under strong pressure from the police, Lai Wenfeng finally admitted part of the truth, but he still tried to shift the blame to Lai Changxing to reduce his guilt.
Lai Changxing used various means to evade customs supervision, carried out large-scale smuggling, and established a huge network of contacts by bribing officials.
Star Zhou Yue
As the news of Lai's arrest spread across the country, the media began to dig up more relevant figures and events. Among them, Zhou Yue, the once beautiful female star, has become the target of the media.
In the next few days, Zhou Yue's life became even more difficult. Wherever she went, there were always reporters following her, and even her door was guarded by reporters.
Zhou Yue has clarified his relationship with Lai Changxing to the media many times, but the effect is minimal. Whenever she appeared in public, reporters would always surround her, asking all kinds of tricky questions, trying to dig more out of her mouth.
Under the continuous media coverage, Zhou Yue's public image has been seriously affected. Her work has also been affected by this, and many of the originally scheduled performances and endorsements have been cancelled.
The agency took into account her image problem and no longer arranged for her to participate in new film and television works. Zhou Yue's busy work schedule became empty, and her life seemed to have been suddenly paused.
During this difficult time, Zhou Yue's husband Wang Yang was always by her side, giving her the greatest support and encouragement. Wang Yang is a drama actor who understands the power of public opinion and the ruthlessness of the media.
In these difficult days, the relationship between Zhou Yue and Wang Yang has undergone a severe test.
Lin Xue's choice
As the arrest of Lai Changxing continued to ferment, the police's investigation of Yuanhua Group gradually deepened. Although Lin Xue was not directly involved in smuggling during this storm, her life changed dramatically.
The police interrogated Lai Wenfeng several times, trying to dig up more details about Lai Changxing and the Yuanhua Group's smuggling activities.
Although Lai Wenfeng strenuously denied that he was involved in any illegal acts, his close relationship with Lai Changxing has kept the police suspicious of him unabated.
After several rounds of interrogation, Lai Wenfeng finally admitted some of his activities in the Yuanhua Group, but he still tried to shift the main responsibility to Lai Changxing in order to reduce his guilt.
Lin Xue was also summoned to the police station several times during this period to assist in the investigation. Although she has repeatedly claimed that she has no knowledge of the smuggling activities of Lai Changxing and the Yuanhua Group, the police remain skeptical of her claims.
In order to thoroughly ascertain the facts, the police conducted a detailed investigation of her whereabouts, phone records, and exchanges with Lai Wenfeng. Lin Xue is released after each investigation, but her life becomes more and more unbearable.
After many investigations and summonses, the police finally confirmed that Lin Xue was indeed not involved in the smuggling activities of the Yuanhua Group. However, public opinion did not let her go because of this.
The constant media reports and hype have seriously damaged Lin Xue's image. She found herself being pointed at everywhere she went, and even some of her former friends and colleagues began to distance themselves from her.
In order to avoid the pressure of public opinion, Lin Xue decided to leave Xiamen temporarily and return to her hometown. She hopes that in this way, she can escape the entanglement of the media and find a trace of peace.
At the same time, Lai Wenfeng's case is also being further heard. Although he tried to mitigate his guilt by various means, he was eventually sentenced to a prison sentence.
The court's decision made Lin Xue feel a little relieved, because it meant that she could finally completely get rid of her relationship with Lai Changxing and Yuanhua Group and start a new life.
Return to calm
After a long wait, Lai Changxing was interviewed by reporters while in prison. This interview was like a ray of light for Zhou Yue, which brought her unexpected help.
In this interview, Lai Changxing frankly answered reporters' questions. When asked about his relationship with Zhou Yue, Lai Changxing made it clear: "Zhou Yue is just an ordinary friend of mine, and we don't have any improper relationship. ”
This sentence made Zhou Yue's life change dramatically. The media began to re-examine their previous reports, the pressure of public opinion gradually lessened, and Zhou Yue could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
After returning to the city, Zhou Yue decided to start her career again. She consulted with her agency and began to take on some small performances and charity activities to gradually restore her public image.
She participated in a number of talk shows, candidly shared her experiences and feelings, and called on society to give everyone fairness and understanding. Her sincerity and courage have earned the respect and support of many viewers.
As time passed, Zhou Yue's career gradually got back on track. Her performances are gradually returning to their former standards, and the audience has reaffirmed her talent.
The relationship between her and Wang Yang was more stable in this turmoil, and the two faced difficulties together and welcomed a new life together.
On the other side, Lin Xue's life has also changed. Although she did not return to the entertainment industry like Zhou Yue, she also found her own direction in life.
Resources:
1. The Xiamen Municipal People's Procuratorate has prosecuted Lai Changxing
2 Five years after marriage. Douban [Quote date: 2022-06-16]