Chapter 174:
Initially, Gap took the copies of the original ledgers home with the intention of using his spare time to modify them more reasonably.
He didn't see this as a criminal act. At that time, Listoan Group was still one of the most important companies in Sabin City. As an accountant, he knew very well the crucial symbiotic relationship between enterprises and the government.
It was even possible that the city hall would support Listoan Group in modifying their books to avoid being implicated in the EverBright Group scandal.
As for the discrepancies between the two sets of books?
That wouldn't be an issue. It would merely be seen as someone attempting to bring down the pillar industrial group of Sabin City through despicable means, causing Sabin citizens to lose their jobs and leaving tens of thousands of families without security.
Not to mention, the city hall and the mayor himself wouldn't agree to this, nor would the citizens of Sabin City. This exemplified the value and power of local protectionism.
Those companies that would never lose lawsuits on their own turf and those that would never face local legal troubles weren't above the law.
It was simply that the value of their continued existence far outweighed the value of their downfall. While their existence might harm some capitalists, it would benefit the majority of ordinary people, so they must continue to exist.
However, the situation was different now. Both the city hall and the state government were dissatisfied with the group. The original ledgers in Gap's possession, which were not a big issue initially, now became a hot potato.