The storm of electronic fraud, the day I was deceived into northern Myanmar

Half a year later, in Oslo, Norway, a gray prison stood on the outskirts of the city.

The walls are tall and the barbed wire is dense, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

Inside the prison visiting room, I sat upright with a calm expression.

The lawsuits over the past six months have exhausted me physically and mentally, but they have also made me experience all the ups and downs of life.

Opposite me, Zheng Guoan was dressed in black, with a deep gaze, as if he was examining my soul.

"Yang Lei, He Hong is dead, are you satisfied?" he asked quietly, his tone calm but chilling.

I smiled softly and met his gaze without fear: "Satisfied? This word is too superficial. People like He Hong don't deserve to die. I am just doing justice for the heavens."

Zheng Guoan snorted coldly: "Yang Lei, you are so arrogant. Don't forget that you are also a criminal now. The law will not allow you to be so clever."

I shrugged noncommittally: "Officer Zheng, I, Yang Lei, have never regretted anything. I will not shirk any responsibility. If you sentence me to three years, I will gladly accept it. It's just that you..."

I looked at him meaningfully and said jokingly, "You, the spokespersons for 'justice', really got it easy. Thanks to me, you got rid of this troublesome person. Why, in the end, you blame me instead?"

Zheng Guoan frowned unhappily and was about to say something, but I waved my hand lazily and interrupted him.

"Alright, Officer Zheng. I'll take the hot potato of He Hong off your shoulders. You guys can handle the rest of the handover. As for me, three years in prison is just paying off my debt."

"You sound so carefree," Zheng Guoan said sinisterly, "but unfortunately, I'm afraid you won't be able to pay for your sins in three years!"

My heart skipped a beat and I had a bad feeling.

As expected, Zheng Guoan said meaningfully: "Yang Lei, we have sorted out all your criminal records in Southeast Asia. The crimes you committed in Myanmar and Thailand over the years are enough to sentence you to life imprisonment! Do you think that a mere three years can offset that?"

My face darkened.

They are staring at me so relentlessly that they are even going to dig up and settle these old accounts?

Zheng Guoan seemed to see through my thoughts and smiled coldly: "Why? You don't really think that once He Hong dies, you can get away with it, right? Yang Lei, you are too naive."

I gritted my teeth and remained silent.

"But..." Zheng Guoan's tone suddenly changed, and he said playfully, "After all, you cooperated and made great contributions. To express our 'thank you', we have sought a lighter sentence for you."

"Oh?" I was stunned for a moment, raised my head and looked at him suspiciously.

Zheng Guoan said slowly: "After serving your three-year sentence, you can choose to return to China and serve another ten years. If you behave well, you may be able to get your sentence reduced. What do you think?"

I sat up straight with a mixture of surprise and uneasiness.

Back home?

This is my long-cherished wish.

But how easy is it to spend another ten years in prison?

Faced with my complicated expression, Zheng Guoan seemed very satisfied.

He stood up slowly and said earnestly, "Yang Lei, there is no regret medicine in life. But as long as you are willing to reform yourself, there is no late redemption. You should reflect on yourself in these three years. When your sentence is completed, I hope to see a completely changed you."

After saying that, he left the meeting room without looking back.

Leaving me in this small space, thinking for a long time.

......

Half a year ago, when Li Yan told me that she was pregnant, I was so excited that I couldn't express it in words.

At that moment, I felt extremely lucky and extremely guilty.

As a man, I have failed miserably.

For many years, I neglected my family and ignored her.

Now, I am going to jail, leaving her pregnant to face life alone.

"Don't worry." Li Yan held my hand and said softly, "No matter what happens, I will wait for you to come back. Our children will grow up safely and wait to see you."

I was overwhelmed with emotions and hugged her tightly.

This woman, with her selfless love, touched and warmed me.

Having her is my greatest luck.

"Wait for me to come out." I choked up and said, "From now on, I will never let you be alone again. I will spend my whole life to make up for the years I owe you."

Li Yan's eyes were filled with tears and she nodded affectionately.

And so, with my wife and children in mind, I walked into the prison.

Life is like chess, without regrets.

I have been displaced throughout my life.

I have done everything I should do.

I will never shirk my responsibilities.

But along the way, I owe so many favors to people.

Family, lover, brother, best friend...

Now, I can only use the rest of my life to repay this heavy favor.

......

Prison life is boring and long.

Apart from reading, I also reflect on myself, repeatedly savoring the bitterness and sweetness of life.

The conditions in Norwegian prisons are excellent, like a secluded paradise.

Three years is not a long time, nor is it a short time.

The only thing that made me reluctant to leave was the letters from Li Yan and the children.

In the letter, they told me that their daughter had been born and named Yang Meng.

This name, like a ray of sunshine, penetrates the haze of prison and falls into my heart.

Yes, life is like a dream. When I wake up, I will eventually return to reality.

Return to my wife and children, return to the self who is waiting for redemption.

......

Three years passed in the blink of an eye.

"Yang Lei, it's time to come with me." Zheng Guoan appeared at the door without knowing when, and said calmly, "Your transfer procedures have been completed. It's time to return to China to serve your sentence."

I stared at him blankly, then slowly stood up and followed him out of the cell.

Along the way, I felt extremely complicated.

Ten years is neither long nor short.

But I understand that this is a hurdle I must overcome and the only way for me to be reborn.

Li Yan, Yang Meng, wait for me.

No matter how difficult it is, I will get through it and come back to you.

......

In a prison in China.

I lay quietly in the small cell, looking at the sky above my head, feeling as if I were in another world.

It has been eight years. I have spent eight years here.

In the past eight years, I have tried every possible way to reduce my sentence and behaved well, just to regain my freedom as soon as possible.

Now, I have finally reached the day of being released from prison.

The high-spirited Yang Lei of eight years ago no longer exists.

Instead, there is a middle-aged man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life.

The moment I stepped out of the prison gate, the world outside had changed completely.

The once powerful Guangjin Group is now nowhere to be found.

Those brothers who fought side by side have probably already gone their separate ways and their lives or deaths are unknown.

The only thing that remained unchanged was Li Yan waiting at the door, and her daughter Yang Meng holding her hand.

"father!"

As soon as Yang Meng saw me, she threw herself into my arms, tears streaming down her face.

I hugged my daughter tightly and burst into tears.

At this moment, all my sacrifices and hard work have meaning.

"Brother Yang, welcome home."

Li Yan smiled with tears in her eyes. Her appearance remained the same, but the years had left an unforgettable mark on her face.

I took her hand and gently stroked her face. I had a thousand words in my heart but I didn't know where to start.

How much has she given for me and how much has she endured over the years?

"Li Yan, I'm sorry..."

I choked up and my vision was blurred by tears.

"Why are you still saying sorry to me?" Li Yan smiled through her tears and said coquettishly, "As long as you come back, everything else is not important."

I hugged my wife and daughter tightly, wishing I could rub them into my bones and blood.

Yeah, what could be more important than this?

Career, money, glory and wealth are nothing but passing clouds.

Only family and love are my eternal harbor.

From now on, I will spend my whole life to make up for the debt I have suffered over the years.

Live the most simple and unpretentious life and forget all the past glory and impetuousness.

My name is Yang Lei, and I was once a legendary figure.

I created a business empire and also committed countless sins.

I walk with the times and gamble with fate, experiencing ups and downs and twists and turns.

In the end, I chose to let go of everything, to choose redemption, and to choose to return to the original beauty.

The past is like smoke, the past is gone.

The old dream has ended and a new life is expected.

From now on, I will strive to be an ordinary and happy person.

Spend the rest of your life with the one you love most, make up for regrets, and rebuild happiness.

Even though the world is unpredictable and things are changing all the time.

Only love is eternal and unchanging.

Everything is the best arrangement.

And I finally got the best redemption.

(End of the book)