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"Mai Xiaomai, no matter how poor we are, we must always adhere to the most basic professional ethics. You're going to ruin yourself this way,"
Mai Xiaomai said coldly, "Immediately return the benefits you took from Lin Qiaolin and write a self-criticism to the leadership. I will try to speak for you and see if I can reduce your punishment to the lightest possible."
Zhang Hui's face turned pale as he continued to kneel and said, "Sister Mai, please, don't let the higher-ups know. If they find out, I'm done for. You and Officer Lin are so familiar with each other, ask him to help erase this page. I'll return Lin Qiaolin's money right now, okay? I'm begging you, please..."
"Stand up and then talk, kneeling looks bad."
Mai Xiaomai, feeling somewhat frustrated and in disarray, said, "This is a matter of principle."
