All-natural?!
No prohibited substances added, not even additives?!
How is this possible?!
The aroma was so enticing it almost drove people mad, and the exaggerated reactions of diners who ate it until they cried.
The result... was actually the taste of pure, natural ingredients and spices?!
This is not scientific!
The police officers looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
Just then, the door to the interrogation room opened, and Zhou Yang and the other person who had finished giving their statements came out.
Upon hearing the result, Xu Yao was stunned at first, then her eyes instantly reddened, and her pent-up grievances and anger burst forth.
"I knew Boss Zhou was innocent. It must have been a malicious report, a frame-up!"
"Officers, you've arrested the wrong person! Zhou Yang is innocent!"
Just as Xu Yao was emotionally agitated and tearfully expressing her indignation on behalf of Zhou Yangming...
A middle-aged man approached, holding up a cell phone with its screen lit up, the camera pointed directly at them.
"Family members! Family members! A major plot twist! A plot twist of the century!"
The man lowered his voice, but couldn't hide his excitement as he livestreamed on his phone.
"See? The results are in! Boss Zhou's braised food is made with the finest ingredients, all-natural and additive-free!"
"Those who said there was a problem before were all rumors! It was a misunderstanding! The police have confirmed Mr. Zhou's innocence!"
The viewers in the live stream were in an uproar.
They had heard what Xiao Chen just said.
Since there's nothing wrong with Zhou Yang's braised food, it means that Zhou Yang's cooking skills are truly extraordinary!
Furthermore, business warfare these days is becoming increasingly disgusting.
If Zhou Yang is innocent, then who reported him?
The police also became the target of condemnation from the group members.
In fact, there are many serious conflicts now, and some people say that the police should not have arrested people without conducting a thorough investigation.
We should buy samples first, gather evidence, and then make the arrest...
Now that Zhou Yang has been wrongly arrested, should the police provide any compensation?
The middle-aged man in the live stream asked these questions directly, as requested by the viewers in the chat.
Immediately, the police officers present looked even more embarrassed, as if they were being roasted over a fire.
Especially the two policemen who had just arrested someone; their cheeks were burning.
Their eyes darted away, as if they wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.
What a mess! They thought they'd caught someone red-handed, but it turned out to be a huge blunder, and the whole thing was broadcast live!
Do the police still have any credibility?
However, to everyone's surprise, Zhou Yang did not take the opportunity to condemn him.
Instead, he gave the live stream camera a gentle and sincere smile.
"To the streamer and all the viewers in the live stream."
Zhou Yang's voice was clear and steady, and it spread across the internet through the phone: "Everyone, don't misunderstand, the police officers did nothing wrong."
Upon hearing this, not only were the police officers at the scene stunned, but the live broadcast room also fell silent for a second.
Zhou Yang continued to explain calmly, "When police officers receive a report, they come to investigate; it's their duty."
"Think about it, if I really added something I shouldn't have to my braised food, and they turned a blind eye, who would ultimately suffer? Wouldn't it be the vast number of customers who trust me and buy my braised food?"
"They are conscientious and responsible, and they come to investigate and deal with the matter as soon as they receive a report. This precisely shows that they are good police officers who truly serve the people!"
"Now that the test results are in, they have proven my innocence and dispelled everyone's doubts. From now on, everyone can enjoy my braised food with more peace of mind. Isn't that a good thing?"
His words were powerful and resounding, instantly elevating the overall tone of the discussion!
Xu Yao stood aside, watching Zhou Yang's calm demeanor, and most of her previous grievances and anger dissipated.
She nodded vigorously and added, "Yes! The police officers were doing their duty. The one who should really be condemned is that despicable person who hid in the shadows and maliciously reported us!"
The live stream chat exploded instantly!
"Holy crap! Boss Zhou's vision is amazing! Awesome!"
"I'm a fan now! Just because of those words, I'll definitely support Boss Zhou from now on!"
"That's right! The police officers were just following the rules, so we can't blame them!"
"That whistleblower is wicked! They must be brought to justice!"
"Boss Zhou is so generous! When will you set up your stall? I'll be the first to line up!"
"Yes, yes, yes! Send me the address! I'll travel all the way from my city to try this all-natural braised food!"
"666! This PR move is perfect!"
At the same time, the online sentiment reversed instantly.
"#Zhouyang Braised Food - All-Natural and Additive-Free#"
"#Conscience-minded stall owner Zhou Yang exonerated#"
The hashtags "#Police efficiently dispel rumors#" quickly climbed to the top of the trending topics list.
The previous doubts and insults were instantly drowned out by praise and expectations.
Seeing the harmonious atmosphere in the live stream, with some people even speaking up for the police.
The police officers felt their faces burning with embarrassment.
A policeman walked up to Zhou Yang and said apologetically, "Comrade Zhou Yang, this... the whistleblower's phone number, according to regulations, we cannot disclose it to you."
"However, this operation was indeed a mistake on our part. We arrested you without verifying your identity first... and brought you to the police station. This has caused you inconvenience and losses. On behalf of the team, I formally apologize to you. I'm sorry!"
Another policeman quickly added, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Zhou, because of us, you can't do business anymore!"
"Look at these pots of braised food you have... How about we buy them? It's a small token of our appreciation and to make up for your loss."
Zhou Yang couldn't help but laugh at their sincere yet awkward expressions.
These police officers are honest, actually.
"Officer, you don't need to do that."
Zhou Yang waved his hand, his tone relaxed, and said jokingly, "My braised food is expensive, 100 yuan a pound for meat and 80 yuan a pound for vegetables. If you all buy it..."
There are at least forty or fifty kilograms of braised food here. Even if it's all vegetarian, it's still worth several thousand yuan!
"What?!"
"Meat is 100 yuan per jin?!"
"Eighty-year-old?!"
Several police officers stared wide-eyed.
This price... is this robbery?
Ordinary braised food, at most, costs fifty or sixty yuan per pound, right?
Zhou Yang's price is seriously disrupting market order!
Although the police officers were internally ranting and raving, they couldn't bring themselves to say it when they saw Zhou Yang's calm expression and the live-streaming camera beside them.
After all, they just wronged someone, and now they're questioning their pricing; that's really not fair.
Just then, Officer Chen from the laboratory pushed a small cart over, on which were placed the several bowls of braised food that had been sampled.
Along with several pots of rich braising broth, it was also sent back intact.
“Mr. Zhou, we used clean equipment to take these samples. You can sell them again, and we'll return them to you.”
As Xiao Chen spoke, he handed the cart back to Zhou Yang.
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