"What do you know?"

Wang Gong sneered.

"The genetic data of this local variety is incredibly valuable on the international market. Once the gene sequencing and patent application are completed, it won't just be a matter of a few million dollars..."

Su Jianguo and Su Mingqiang exchanged a shocked look.

They finally understood Green Harvest Group's true purpose.

This is not an investment or cooperation, but the theft of high-quality varieties cultivated by the villagers of Sujiatun for generations!

Quietly retreating to his office, Su Jianguo immediately convened an emergency family meeting.

Except for Su Mingfu, who was studying away from home, Su Jianjun, Su Mingqiang, and Su Yuzhen were all present.

That's the situation.

Su Jianguo briefly explained the discovery.

"What Greengrass Group values ​​is not our assets, but the planting techniques and varietal resources we have accumulated over decades."

Su Jianjun was so angry that his face turned ashen.

"Those robbers! I'm going to arrest those two and take them to the police station!"

"Wait."

Su Jianguo stopped his impulsive younger brother.

"Arresting a couple of low-level thugs won't solve the problem. We need solid evidence to prove that Greengrass Group is illegally collecting our germplasm resources."

Su Mingqiang, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

"Dad, I met someone in prison who used to work at the provincial agricultural research institute. He went to jail for stealing and selling seed resources. He said that this kind of transnational biopiracy usually has a complete chain: first, samples are collected, then gene sequences are extracted in a lab, and finally, patents are applied for internationally. If successful, we'll end up being the 'infringers'!"

Su Yuzhen covered her mouth in surprise.

"Good heavens! Does that mean we have to pay them patent fees for the vegetables we've grown for generations?"

"That's exactly right."

Su Jianguo's expression was solemn.

"Moreover, once they acquire the patents, we won't even be qualified to export."

"What should we do then?"

Su Mingqiang was so anxious that he kept rubbing his hands together.

"We can't just stand by and watch them steal our things, can we?"

Su Jianjun stood up.

"Brother, let me follow them. I studied reconnaissance in the army and know how to gather evidence."

Su Jianguo looked at his younger brother and nodded.

"Okay, but please be careful."

Then Su Jianguo said to Su Mingqiang.

"Mingqiang, go and calm the members, especially the young people lured by the high salaries. Tell them the truth. Yuzhen, doesn't your boyfriend Xia Mengsheng know people in the media? See if you can contact a knowledgeable reporter."

With the division of labor clear, the Su family members immediately got to work.

Su Jianjun changed into an inconspicuous set of work clothes, put on a straw hat, and quietly followed the two Green Harvest employees.

As night fell, the two samplers packed up their equipment and walked toward the car parked outside the village.

Under the cover of darkness, Su Jianjun rode an old bicycle and followed from a distance.

The car did not return to Beijing, but instead drove to an abandoned factory in the suburbs.

Su Jianjun hid his bicycle by the roadside and approached on foot. Through the broken window, he saw that the factory was brightly lit and that more than a dozen people in white coats were busy at work.

The various instruments and equipment were neatly arranged, resembling a temporary laboratory.

"Is the sampling complete?"

A familiar voice came from behind.

Su Jianjun held his breath and saw Lin Shirong come out of the inner room with a document in his hand.

"Mr. Lin, soil and plant samples have been collected from five locations as planned."

Engineer Wang answered respectfully.

"Preliminary data analysis shows that the cucumber varieties here have very unique cold-resistant genes, making them fully qualified to apply for international patents!"

Lin Shirong nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good. Send the samples back to the Hong Kong lab first thing tomorrow morning. I need to see the gene sequencing report within two weeks."

"Then...about the acquisition negotiations?"

Engineer Wang asked cautiously.

Lin Shirong sneered.

"That Su Jianguo is a stubborn fool. Since he refuses to cooperate, we'll take the second approach: once we get the patent, their products will be considered infringing goods, and they won't be able to sell them even if they want to!"

Su Jianjun's heart sank to the bottom.

He quietly took out his small camera, which he always carried with him, and took pictures of the laboratory scene before quickly leaving.

It was late at night when he got home, but the Su family was still waiting for him.

After listening to Su Jianjun's report, everyone's expression became extremely solemn.

"Big brother!"

Su Jianjun took out his camera.

"This is solid evidence. But that alone isn't enough; we need the help of professionals."