20demayo Chapter 12 Waste Disposal Shocks Provincial Capital
Chapter 12 Waste Disposal Shocks Provincial Capital
Chapter Twelve: Waste Disposal Shocks Provincial Capital
I. Sewage discharge at night destroys fertile fields
The night was as dark as ink, and the sea breeze, carrying a biting chill, swept across the entire tranquil mudflat.
The dark sky hung low, even the sound of the tide seemed somewhat oppressive. The area around Conch Beach was deathly silent, with only the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, which was particularly clear in the dark night.
Wu Xinggui led four or five elite men, crouching low as they stealthily made their way into the heart of the U-shaped shallows.
He raised his hand to his lips, making a shushing gesture, his beady eyes fixed on the core water source of Hailuotan not far away.
"Hurry up and dump all the waste from the truck in, don't leave a single trace!"
Wu Xinggui lowered his voice, his tone full of ruthlessness. His men did not dare to delay and stepped forward to tear open the heavy black waste bags one by one.
The pungent and choking industrial filth poured out, instantly flooding the clear and sweet seepage source. The originally clear water instantly turned into black and turbid foam, and the stench spread with the sea breeze.
Seeing this, Wu Xinggui's eyes flashed with a sinister glint. He then pulled out a sharp dagger from his waist and slashed fiercely at the irrigation pipe on the mudflat.
With a crisp "crack," the thick water pipe snapped, and clear water gushed out, quickly mixing with waste and sewage, spreading the filth.
He sneered, sheathed his sword, and turned to give stern orders to his men.
"Before dawn, they split up and rushed to the surrounding villages and towns to spread rumors that Chen Shanhe, for his own selfish interests, deliberately destroyed the ancient water area and turned the entire mudflat into a barren wasteland."
"We must make sure all the villagers hate him, so that he can no longer gain a foothold in Longwan Village and can never oppose us again!"
The group obeyed and quickly dispersed, leaving the once fertile mudflats in a state of utter devastation. Sewage flowed freely, and waste was scattered everywhere. In the blink of an eye, the fertile land had become a filthy place.
As dawn breaks, wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys of every household in Longwan Village, signaling the arrival of a new day.
Chen Shanhe and Su Wanjing rushed to the mudflats to check on the preparations for aquaculture, but as soon as they stepped onto the land, they froze on the spot, their expressions changing drastically.
The sewage at the water source was stained with a foul stench and black foam. The broken irrigation pipes had jagged, gruesome ends. Industrial waste was scattered everywhere. The once vibrant mudflats had become filthy and disgusting.
Su Wanjing's face turned deathly pale instantly, her fists clenched tightly, her knuckles turned white, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably.
Her eyes were bloodshot, and she was consumed by rage. She immediately took a step and was about to rush towards the Wu family's direction.
"Wu Yanchou! Wu Xinggui! I will never let you get away with this!"
"I'm going to the Wu family right now to confront them and demand justice!"
II. Maintain composure, observe clues, and uncover the conspiracy.
Chen Shanhe reacted quickly, grabbing Su Wanjing and pulling her back to his side.
His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes calm and steady as he stared intently at the enraged and out-of-control woman before him.
"If we rush to confront them now, we will only give them ammunition to use against us. We have no concrete evidence, and they will certainly not admit it."
Chen Shanhe's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty. Su Wanjing struggled a few times, but ultimately failed to break free. A mixture of grievance and anger welled up in her eyes, and tears kept swirling in her eyes.
"Are we just going to swallow this insult? The mudflats we've painstakingly prepared have been destroyed by them!"
Chen Shanhe slowly released his grip, bent down and squatted beside the murky water source, gently dipped his fingertips into a little muddy water, and held it to his nose to sniff it.
He then grabbed a handful of contaminated soil, rubbed it gently in his palm, and felt the changes in the soil texture.
"The person who made the move was extremely precise, targeting the core water source of Hailuotan, and severing our foundation in one fell swoop."
"Looking at the entire Longwan Village, apart from Wu Yanchou and Wu Xinggui, no one else would do such a vicious thing."
Su Wanjing bit her lower lip tightly, her heart filled with unbearable hatred, her chest heaving violently.
"So what should we do now? The mudflats and water sources have been completely destroyed, and the aquaculture plan can no longer be carried out."
Chen Shanhe slowly stood up, his posture upright, his eyes still calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.
"Although the water and soil have been polluted, they are far from being beyond repair. I have my own methods to clean up and restore them, so you don't need to be too anxious."
His tone was confident and composed, carrying a reassuring power. As Su Wanjing looked at his calm and unhurried appearance, the anxiety surging in her heart gradually subsided.
She knew that Chen Shanhe always kept his word and never made empty promises. Since he had made a promise, he must have a perfect solution.
Chen Shanhe looked up at the messy mudflats, his gaze slowly sweeping over the neatly broken water pipe.
"The irrigation pipes were cleanly severed with a sharp tool; it was no accident, but clearly a deliberate act."
"The waste has a pungent and strong odor; it is industrial waste that ordinary people cannot obtain at all."
"All of this was meticulously planned in advance, with the aim of completely severing the foundation of our development."
Su Wanjing followed his gaze, her anger rising again, and her face grew even more unpleasant.
"They are so vicious that they did not hesitate to destroy an entire ancient waterway with a history of thousands of years in order to suppress and exclude us."
Chen Shanhe gently patted her shoulder, gesturing for her to turn and look towards the distant village.
"This matter is far from over; they must still have a backup plan."
"It won't be long before the rumors about you and me spread to all the surrounding villages and towns."
Su Wanjing's expression suddenly changed, her emotions, which had just calmed down, tightened again, and she was filled with unease.
"They actually went so far as to maliciously spread rumors?"
Chen Shanhe nodded slightly, his eyes suddenly turning cold.
"First, destroy the foundation of the mudflats, then ruin our reputation, so that we completely lose the support of the people in the countryside and can no longer stand firm."
"This is exactly Wu Yanchou's consistent method of doing things: vicious, insidious, and unscrupulous."
Su Wanjing clenched her fists again, filled with resentment, but she also knew that everything Chen Shanhe said was true.
Just as the two were discussing their strategy in hushed tones, the roar of a car engine suddenly came from afar.
Two black sedans sped along, kicking up a trail of dust, before coming to a steady stop at the edge of the mudflats.
III. A prominent family in the provincial capital extends an olive branch
The car door opened with a click, and several well-dressed, distinguished-looking men quickly stepped out of the car and walked straight toward the two of them.
The man in the lead had a calm demeanor and walked steadily. He walked straight up to Chen Shanhe and took the initiative to ask him questions.
"May I ask if you are Dr. Chen Shanhe?"
Chen Shanhe nodded slightly, his gaze calm and indifferent as he subtly observed the group of people before him.
"I am Chen Shanhe. May I ask where you all come from and what brings you here?"
The leading man immediately bowed respectfully, his tone extremely courteous, demonstrating impeccable manners.
"We are all from the Murong family in the provincial capital. We have come here to pay our respects to Doctor Chen on the orders of our young master, Murong Fang."
He raised his hand to signal, and his attendants immediately stepped forward and respectfully presented him with a gold-embossed invitation.
"This is an exclusive invitation to the Provincial Capital Treasure Appraisal Conference, specially prepared by the young master for Doctor Chen."
"This conference brings together celebrities and dignitaries from all walks of life in the provincial capital, as well as numerous top experts in the fields of antiques and medicinal herbs."
"The young master earnestly hopes that Doctor Chen can take time out of his busy schedule to attend, make more acquaintances with like-minded people, and expand his network."
As soon as he finished speaking, another attendant presented a fine wooden box with both hands. He gently opened it, revealing a dazzling array of rare medicinal herbs inside, clearly indicating its preciousness.
"Young Master heard that Elder Su and Elder Su have just recovered from their chronic illnesses, so he specially prepared these medicinal herbs for the two elders to use in recuperating."
"Among them are all top-quality and rare items such as century-old ginseng from Changbai Mountain and premium deep-sea pearls, which are most helpful in strengthening the body and nourishing the mind and body."
The leading man straightened up