Tracing the Source of Dust

Lu Zhixiao is a capable employee at a public institution, known for his good nature. But one act of “guaranteeing a loan as a favor” drags him into an abyss, thanks to Zhao Zhenshan, a respected retired leader. Burdened with three million yuan in debt, he is beset by debt collectors, estrangement, a blemish on his credit record, and workplace infighting, until he is driven to the edge. One early autumn morning, he jumps to his death. The case-filing department does not simply classify it as suicide. Using big data analysis, AI profiling, Sky Eye tracking, and other technologies, it traces the flow of the three million yuan, following the money step by step until it uncovers a debt-guarantee-transfer web spanning many years. It reconstructs how a decent man was gradually pushed into the abyss by acquaintances, concern for appearances, and wishful thinking. This book reflects the widespread troubles city dwellers face with debt, social obligations, work, and family, and warns readers: stay away from high-interest speculation, think twice before guaranteeing someone else's debt, hold firm to your financial limits, and cherish an ordinary life. Even the smallest speck of dust can be traced to its source. May everyone struggling under a heavy burden see the abyss and still choose to keep their feet on the ground and live toward the light.