On the third day after being discharged from the hospital, Zhang Haiyang gathered several close confidants to plot a conspiracy.
"Principal Zhang, what do you suggest? We'll do whatever you say."
A middle-aged man with a fawning expression said that he was Wang Dalei, the school's logistics director.
Zhang Haiyang touched his bandaged ear and said with a sinister tone.
"Didn't their family make their fortune selling vegetables? Let's start there."
He laid out a detailed plan: first, through his connections with the Education Bureau, he would report the Su family's vegetables to the food safety department for using prohibited chemicals.
Then, at a parent-teacher meeting at school, they spread rumors that the Su family's vegetables were "poisonous vegetables."
Finally, we contacted several tabloids and published articles questioning the claims.
"Remember, be discreet; don't let anyone find out it was us."
Zhang Haiyang gave his instructions.
Rumors spread as quickly as a plague.
First, the parents at the school received the news and began to spread it around.
Soon, news began to circulate in Beijing that "so-and-so's vegetables were ripened using prohibited chemical products, and these vegetables are very harmful to the human body."
Then, people in the market started whispering that children who ate Su's vegetables were developing abnormally.
Finally, a tabloid called "People's Livelihood Weekly" published an article titled "Health Hazards Behind Off-Season Vegetables," which, although not named, pointed the finger at the Su family.
Su Jianguo noticed the abnormality immediately.
First, several long-term partner restaurants suddenly cancelled their orders.
Then, sales at both stores declined significantly, and some regular customers even returned their purchases.
"Boss, another thirty pounds of cucumbers were returned today."
Zhang Meili reported with great concern.
"The customer said they heard there was something wrong with our vegetables."
Su Jianguo frowned.
"What's the problem?"
"Some people say that our off-season vegetables are treated with harmful chemicals and that eating them can cause cancer."
Zhang Meili said in a low voice.
"It's all over the news right now."
Su Jianguo immediately understood.
This is Zhang Haiyang's counterattack!
Rumors spread faster than we think.
Within three days, sales at the two vegetable stores owned by the Su family dropped by nearly 40%, and the vegetable base in Sujiatun also had a large backlog of cucumbers and tomatoes that were about to ripen.
"Brother, what should we do?"
Su Jianjun called anxiously.
"Two more truckloads of goods were returned today."
Su Jianguo stood in the store, looking at the sparse number of customers, and calmly said.
"Don't panic, focus on your own tasks first. Strengthen quality control, and take samples and retain records before each batch is shipped."
After hanging up the phone, Su Jianguo immediately contacted several well-known newspapers, intending to publish articles to clarify the facts.
Meanwhile, he instructed the accountant to prepare quality inspection reports and organic certification documents for all the vegetables.
"Boss, someone's looking for you."
Zhang Li knocked on the door and came in to report.
Su Jianguo looked and saw that the person who came was actually Lao Mao.
"Any progress?"
"Yeah, I was shocked when I found out."
The old cat's voice was filled with excitement.
"I found direct evidence of Zhang Haiyang's embezzlement, as well as witnesses who witnessed his molestation of female students. I also discovered his affair with the wife of a certain leader in the Education Bureau. More importantly, the Sijiu City Hotel—ostensibly a hotel, but behind the scenes..."
The old cat didn't finish his sentence.
Su Jianguo's eyes lit up.
When will we receive all the materials?
"We'll have to wait a few more days; some evidence takes time to develop."
The old cat said.
"However, I suggest you hold off on taking action just yet. Zhang Haiyang's family has some connections; if you can't kill him in one blow, you'll be in big trouble."
Su Jianguo pondered for a moment.
I promised Old Cat I wouldn't retaliate for now.
the next day.
Su Jianguo paid a high price to place an advertisement in the largest newspaper in Beijing.
The Beijing Daily published Su Jianguo's full-page statement on its third page.
The title is eye-catching.
Solemn Statement Regarding the Safety of "Su Ji Vegetables".
The statement detailed the testing data for all the vegetables, proving that they fully met the standards and were even superior to many similar products.
Su Jianguo specially bought dozens more newspapers and had his employees distribute them for free at the store entrance.
Zhang Meili stood on the street with several girls, distributing newspapers to passersby and explaining the absurdity of the rumors.
"Auntie, look, our vegetables have all undergone rigorous testing and are absolutely safe."
Zhang Meili stopped an old customer and handed him a newspaper.
The old lady took the newspaper, but shook her head.
"Daughter, it's not that I don't trust you, but these days, who knows what's true and what's false? My grandson is still young, I can't afford to take any risks."
Such conversations were repeated on the streets.
Despite the statement being published, customers' fears seem to be deeply ingrained.
Su Jianguo stood inside the shop, watching everything through the window, his heart sinking.
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