They knew that Qin Yize was a person who had made significant contributions to the country.
Therefore, they could not allow such a man to suffer an unjust accusation.
So, they immediately went to the Southeast Bureau to thoroughly explain the situation.
Even if doing so meant they would end up in prison, they did not regret it.
Thus, they arrived at the police station of the Southeast Bureau.
Unexpectedly, they weren't the only ones with this idea; everyone else felt the same.
All eighteen people were of this mindset.
This group included some community cadres and retired workers, all of whom were trustworthy and of good character.
Although they had changed their statements, the group had unified their story, and it wasn't intentional perjury.