The two drove to the mudflats and saw shellfish, crabs and other seafood floating on the water.

A cold glint flashed in Lin Ziyan's eyes.

Today, Professor Shen and his team just went to the west for in-depth research; most of the experts in the lab have gone there as well.

This sudden incident is definitely not a coincidence.

"Uncle Wei, who was guarding this place, discovered it and called my house immediately..." The fat girl gasped. So many floating seafood, how much must have been lost?

The weather is quite warm now, and after a few hours of fermentation, a foul odor is already wafting through the air on the wind.

Lin Ziyan put on a mask and gloves before going inside.

Lu Yun Shen followed behind her, looking around at the pitch black surroundings, but found no one suspicious.

Since the aquaculture company was established, there have been no problems from the reclamation of mudflats to the sale of seafood.

The area is surrounded by barbed wire, and only the main gate allows entry.

The experimental sites were labeled with their respective categories.

This area is much larger than the previously enclosed mudflats, and it also has the most diverse range of species.

It is surrounded by mountains on two sides, which block the sea breeze.

The waves crashed in the distance, their salty, fishy smell mingling with the stench of decay.

“The water was just changed today, there can’t be any problem,” Uncle Wei said nervously.

This job is easy, pays well, and is close to home; he's really worried that this matter will affect his job.

Where can I find a job with high pay, relaxed hours, and close to home these days?

The only time I'm tired is when I change the water; otherwise, it's very relaxing, and I can even sleep once I lock the door.

"Was there anything unusual when you changed the water?" the chubby girl couldn't help but ask.

Lin Ziyan had already squatted down, taken out her toolbox, and was ready to conduct the test.

Lu Yunshen put on gloves and helped her from the side, working together seamlessly.

"Nothing unusual, just like usual." Uncle Wei was nervous and uneasy, trying hard to recall.

The only difference today was that the mayor came, but the group didn't stay long before leaving.

The chubby girl ignored her and instead looked at the shellfish that were floating up.

The night was still hazy, and the crimson glow of the sky had not yet faded.

now,

The two people who had just left Haibi Village were driving back to the city on the main road.

Minister Min glanced at the person next to him, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

This person was none other than Hou Fangguan, who had been dismissed.

Minister Min returned to the city just as he was packing his things.

He brought people to this mudflat and then never asked what happened afterward.

Hou Fangguan's white T-shirt had turned yellow, and he was wearing gray trousers.

His cheeks were sunken, his face was very pale, and he looked haggard and dejected.

"Minister Min, thank you this time." Hou Fangguan's eyes were filled with hatred.

He was filled with resentment, resenting that he hadn't seized the opportunity back then.

If we can't find Wei Caixia, it wouldn't be bad to get revenge on Lin Ziyan.

Who told them to corner him?

After returning to Beijing, he faced rejection everywhere he looked for work; no one wanted to hire him.

After his mother passed away, his older sisters, who considered him a burden, began to find various excuses to make him leave Beijing. They mocked and ridiculed him, and the previous flattery and adulation disappeared.

After graduating from university, he looked down on the job of a dockworker. Although the sales staff of private companies earned high salaries, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

After staying at my sister's house for a while, I couldn't stand it anymore and returned to Fuzhou.

He tried to find work, but whether it was in a factory or as a security guard, he couldn't stay long before being fired.

Hou Fangguan felt that someone was deliberately making things difficult for him. After thinking about it, he realized that only Lin Ziyan could do that.

But he couldn't find anything to report it, and he couldn't find any evidence to sue.

"You're welcome. I was just acting as a driver." Minister Min said calmly.

He glanced at Hou Fangguan, a hint of disdain and mockery flashing in his eyes.

When he met Hou Fangguan today, he listened to Hou Fangguan complaining that someone was deliberately making it impossible for him to find a job.

But is that really the case?

Minister Min knew in his heart that this was impossible.

His men had been keeping an eye on Lin Ziyan and her group. They used to follow the Chen family in keeping an eye on the Lu family. As long as they made a move, they would definitely be caught red-handed.

Moreover, even if no one deliberately makes things difficult for Hou Fangguan, he can still bring about his own downfall.

He can't judge people properly, yet he considers himself superior.

"I'll take you to the guesthouse, and from now on we'll pretend we don't know each other," Minister Min said calmly, his expression indifferent.

He didn't want to be recognized.

Hou Fangguan hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

He dared not offend Minister Min, having heard that the mayor was his cousin and that he was the one who brought down the previous Minister of Fisheries.

Of course, he wasn't sure if what he heard from his ex-girlfriend was true or false, but he didn't dare to offend her.

As for what will happen to the mudflats of Haibi Village? What does that have to do with him? They have no evidence.

Thinking this, Hou Fangguan felt a surge of pleasure, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. The light flashed by quickly, making it look very eerie.

…

The next morning,

The water in the mudflats was drained, then drained again, and then drained again.

The chubby girl pursed her lips and helped test the water quality.

"Who is so malicious as to want to destroy this mudflat?" she murmured, her eyes reddening.

After studying aquaculture, she developed a special affection for mudflats and seafood.

If it soaks for a few more days, this mudflat will become a dead zone.

All the seafood here is ruined; even if it's salvaged overnight, it won't survive.

Lin Ziyan shook the test tube, and only after the color of the reagent changed did she breathe a sigh of relief.

This mudflat will need to be left vacant for a while, and nutrient solutions need to be prepared to restore it.

Fat Girl: "The police officers who came last night called and said that they haven't found any suspicious people yet."

"The person who put the powder in must be a professional. We haven't made any enemies, have we?"

Lin Ziyan shook her head. "So, you're stirring up trouble on the mudflats just because you have a grudge?" She couldn't recall who it was.

The mudflats were well fenced off, and I checked around and found no damage to the wire mesh.

This is the border between two villages. The location isn't remote, and there's a fair amount of traffic.

"So we're just going to let it go like this? We've lost almost 100,000..." The chubby girl's chest heaved with anger, she was very unwilling.

Lin Ziyan narrowed her eyes: "Of course not. If we don't find that person, what will we do if the same thing happens again after the yellow croaker farming base opens?"

"That person must be found."

She got up, picked up her toolbox, and prepared to leave.

Uncle Wei, who was guarding the gate, squatted in the corner with his head down, feeling guilty but not daring to ask.

Lin Ziyan gave the chubby girl a wink, signaling her to go over and say hello.

The chubby girl immediately understood, walked over, squatted down, and explained to Uncle Wei.

Based on what we've found so far, it has nothing to do with him, and he still needs to keep watch here.

Lin Ziyan walked out the door and put the toolbox in the trunk.

She was about to walk to the passenger seat when she saw the white powder on the ground and squatted down suspiciously.

When they came over last night, they were so focused on rushing inside that they didn't even notice what was on the ground.

The white powder was scattered in one place, breaking off in part, but quickly reconnecting.

Why didn't those people who came to investigate notice this?

Lin Ziyan followed the trail of powder upwards with a puzzled expression...