THD Chapter 14
As a nationally renowned liquor company, the Lu family was not only a pillar of the local liquor industry but also one of the region's most profitable enterprises. The exposure of their food safety scandal therefore struck far beyond a single company. It shook the entire liquor market. Even local officials found themselves under tremendous pressure. A sweeping crackdown soon followed. Every liquor producer in the region underwent inspections. The local television stations broadcast leadership meetings daily, followed by endless public statements and apologies from industry representatives, each one vowing to carry out thorough reforms. Ye Xiqing clicked off the television. Despite the chaos surrounding her, her mood remained remarkably calm. She had indeed been fined a considerable amount of money. But she was Ye Xiqing, not an idiot. There was no way she would foolishly empty most of her savings to pay the penalties immediately. Instead, she appealed. The counterfeit-label inciden...