Chapter 390 Ecological Butcher? "What's going on?" Xia Zhining's heart jumped instantly.
Feline's voice was filled with barely suppressed anger: "The Ocean Federation has slapped two huge accusations on us!"
"First, they say we trespassed into their marine protected area—"
"But that area of sea was unilaterally demarcated by them, and it's not recognized internationally at all!"
“The second one is even more disgusting,” Feline, usually so composed, said, her voice trembling with anger.
"They falsely accused us of using illegal fishing methods to damage the ecosystem, causing the deaths of large numbers of penguins and seals, and even had major media outlets around the world publish photos and videos of the incident!"
A news link was then sent to me.
Xia Zhining clicked on the video, and the scene was shocking: a large number of penguin and seal corpses lay on the ice, and the camera deliberately panned across the hull of the "Xinglan" ship and the flag of the Dragon Kingdom.
Her heart felt like it was being violently gripped, a sharp pain shooting through her.
"Did our Dragon Kingdom's ships do this? How could that be?"
“That’s absolutely impossible!” Feline’s voice was firm and resolute. “Our Xinglan uses world-leading continuous pumping technology, which is highly efficient and environmentally friendly, and has the smallest ecological impact in the industry!”
"We have always strictly abided by international conventions and operated legally!"
"But now, media outlets in several countries are jumping on the bandwagon, with headlines like 'Chinese ships = ecological butchers,' demanding that we be expelled from the Antarctic waters immediately!"
Feline took a deep breath and stated the most pressing predicament: "Right now, our ship is being forcibly detained in the port, and we are not allowed to leave or operate any more."
"All the krill caught were sealed and inspected, and the supply chain was suddenly cut off."
"What's more troublesome is that, according to the relevant procedures of the Antarctic Treaty, the fishing permits of our company's other vessels may also be suspended until the investigation is completed."
Xia Zhining frowned as she listened, “Investigate thoroughly”... Given the efficiency and nature of those foreigners, it might take a year or two to find anything.
“President Xia,” Feline’s voice deepened, “this is not an investigation, it’s a premeditated smear campaign against our Dragon Kingdom.”
“Our ships, our cargo, our reputation, are all on the line.”
Xia Zhining has gone viral on international social media and news websites, becoming a trending topic and headline.
One infuriating headline after another pierced her vision like icicles:
[Breaking News! China's "Xinglan" vessel disregards international conventions and brazenly enters a sensitive ecological zone!]
[Exclusive footage revealed: Penguin and seal carcasses litter the field after fishing boats operate in China!]
"Ecological Butcher" or "Shame on Civilization"? China must give the world an explanation!
Antarctica has no need for plunderers! The international community should immediately expel Chinese ships!
The comment section was filled with inflammatory messages and malicious symbols.
Several carefully cropped and color-corrected photos were repeatedly circulated—the gruesome sight of animal carcasses on the ice, combined with the clear image of the "Xinglan" ship and its flag in the distance, was presented in a highly suggestive way.
Xia Zhining's fingertips were icy cold, but a fire burned in her chest.
As she read word for word the clamor demanding "severe punishment," "apology," and "expulsion," she calmed down completely.
“Yes,” she said coldly, looking at the malicious headlines on the screen, “those who caused this tragedy absolutely deserve severe punishment and should apologize to the world… but we are definitely not the ones who should admit our guilt.”
The Xinglan is not just a fishing vessel, but also a mobile scientific research platform that collaborates extensively with domestic Antarctic research stations.
Its pump suction screen is specially designed, and during operation, even the false capture rate is subject to strict real-time monitoring and data feedback.
To say it caused mass animal deaths is as absurd as saying a scalpel can be used to cut down trees.
Therefore, this is clearly a despicable frame-up.
But after the anger subsided, a colder, heavier question weighed down: what if the killer wasn't the "Starry Night"...
So who killed those innocent penguin and seal corpses on the ice?
Is the Ocean Federation itself crying wolf?
A coordinated scheme? A mudslinging attack? Whatever.
Let them make a scene, let them jump around.
The more diligently these people try to smear us, the more painful the fall will be when the truth is finally revealed.
She wanted to see whether these "allied countries" were more powerful, or whether the alliance between her Dragon Kingdom and the animals was more powerful.
Xia Zhining hung up the phone and, without hesitation, immediately redialed Fei Lin.
"Mr. Fei, please help me find the next available trip to Antarctica. Visa, ship ticket, all the formalities, the sooner the better."
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements now, but it won't be much faster..."
On the other end of the phone, Feline's voice was grave: "President Xia, if the visa process goes smoothly, it will take more than 30 hours to fly from China to South America, and we'll have to transfer in between."
"Once we reach South America, we will fly to the southernmost port city."
"Most importantly, there are very few research vessels or icebreakers departing from the port to Antarctica; they don't run every day."
"It will probably take half a month to reach the incident area."
Feline's voice was filled with apology and urgency: "Mr. Xia, even if we apply for expedited visa processing now, it will take at least three or four days, and the ship schedule from South America is also..."
"The visa is no problem."
Xia Zhining’s voice was gentle and firm: “I have the status of a specially appointed expert, and the national level will coordinate a green channel.”
Feline was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "I was so anxious that I forgot that our CEO Xia has more than one alias!"
After ending her call with Fei Lin, Xia Zhi Ning immediately dialed the internal contact number that the government had given her.
The call was answered almost instantly, and a crisp, clear female voice came from the other end: "Expert Xia, please go ahead."
Xia Zhining succinctly explained the situation and the urgency of going to Antarctica for the investigation.
Without the slightest hesitation, the other party immediately responded: "Understood. This matter involves the legitimate rights and interests of our enterprises overseas and their international image. We will immediately initiate emergency coordination procedures!"
"Please keep your communication channels open. Someone will contact you tomorrow morning to discuss the specific itinerary. All procedures will be handled simultaneously through diplomatic and scientific research channels."
"Thank you, you've worked hard." Xia Zhining felt a warmth in her heart; this was the solid support the country provided!
The call had just ended when the phone screen lit up again, and Gu Huaiye's number appeared on the screen.
"Mr. Gu, weren't you on a business trip in Australia?"
Xia Zhining answered in surprise.
It should be 3 a.m. in Australia now, why isn't Gu Huaiye asleep yet?
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