Too Bad I Take Things Seriously-Chapter 547 - 219: The Sign at the Pharmacy is Gone!_4

As for the media in Jin City... they had somehow gotten wind of some rumors and proceeded to embellish these stories, making them even more exaggerated—to an almost unimaginable degree. Some even said that all of this was brought about by him, this ’jinx’.

These media outlets... Qin Mu’s mouth twitched as he scrolled through his phone. They just love to stir up trouble, not caring about the consequences. They’ve actually pinned all the blame for the industry-shaking issues squarely on me. What does any of this have to do with me? It was clearly Liu Qiao, eager to reduce his sentence through meritorious service in prison, who actively confessed to these external crimes.

It’s worth noting that if all these claims were verified and the criminals apprehended and sentenced, Liu Qiao could have his sentence reduced by at least two years. As a convict serving a twenty-year sentence, Liu Qiao probably couldn’t resist the temptation of a reduced sentence. In fact, no one could resist such a temptation.

"He still wants to reduce his sentence? After swindling so many people out of their money, he can still get a reduction?"

"The people in Jin City probably despise Liu Qiao immensely now."

"Why do I get the feeling that after these media reports, those people might come looking for revenge against Xiao Qin?"

"Impossible, unless they also want to spend twenty years behind bars!"

"Speaking of which, I just passed by several pharmacies and noticed that the signs banning Xiao Qin from entry have all been taken down."

...

Zhang Qingyuan and the others, having heard Qin Mu’s analysis and conjectures, launched into an excited discussion. The media was now attributing all the turmoil in Jin City’s pharmaceutical industry to Qin Mu, believing it was stirred up by him, the ’jinx’.

As for causing public outrage... they weren’t actually too worried. The last time, when he sued the entire internet, there were over three thousand defendants, yet not a single person had dared to come forward seeking revenge. Qin Mu’s deterrent power was clear for all to see. Anyone who dared to cause trouble for Qin Mu ended up having a reunion in prison.

Hearing Old Zhang and the others’ discussion, Qin Mu’s face couldn’t help but darken. Unconsciously, he had established such significant prestige in the minds of Old Zhang and the others.

As for retaliation from people in the pharmaceutical industry... he wasn’t actually worried about that either. If someone really were to come, it would just give me more opportunities to refresh the system’s tasks.

「In the afternoon.」

In the yard, when there were no cases, Qin Mu continued to join Old Zhang and the others in various recreational activities. He played chess with them, joined them for basketball, and played cards.

The pharmacy case had more or less settled. The remaining investigations were matters for the procuratorial authorities. At least after this incident, the pharmaceutical industry in Jin City had become much more regulated. Outside the pharmacies, the signs prohibiting Xiao Qin from entering had disappeared. The subsequent tremors seemed to have significantly deterred those in the industry who were skirting the edges of the law. It truly frightened a good number of people.

We should be able to live in peace for a few days now, Qin Mu thought, stretching lazily as he lay on a recliner in the yard. He rather enjoyed the feeling of having stolen half a day of leisure.

Actually, a luck value of 2,000 points has its pros and cons for me. The upside is that my luck is genuinely good: my videos always go viral, I always win my lawsuits, and I always win the lottery. The downside, however, is that this aura effect can’t be turned off. It’s always present. Troublesome incidents find their way to me with extreme ease. My chances to quietly enjoy life are few and far between.

"Xiao Qin, Xiao Qin, Cuihua has something to ask you."

At five in the afternoon, Zhang Qingyuan, the nursing home’s reigning chess champion, suddenly pulled an elderly woman in her seventies over to him.

Qin Mu was momentarily stunned. He looked up at the two people before him.

This elderly lady named Cuihua... her full name was Feng Cuihua, and she was also a resident of the nursing home. Zhang Qingyuan had met her while playing mahjong, and after a few encounters, they had become acquainted. Later, they really hit it off, and it even seemed the two had taken a mutual liking to each other. These past few days, Zhang Qingyuan’s chess-playing frequency had noticeably decreased. He would spend his time playing mahjong with Feng Cuihua, whether he had anything else to do or not.

"Sigh, I don’t know how to say this," Zhang Qingyuan sighed, looking somewhat conflicted. "Cuihua, you tell Xiao Qin." He seemed uncertain how to begin.