Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"I found that there is something wrong with the vegetables at Xinxin Farm!" Bai Hanchuan said something shocking. Grandpa Li and I were stunned. He continued, "Although their vegetables look bright and beautiful, they can't last long. I observed them this morning and found that they secretly disposed of the remaining vegetables in the afternoon. I suspect..."

"You mean, they used ripening agents that are harmful to the human body?" I immediately understood what he meant, and my heart rose to my throat. If that was true, it would be a shocking secret!

Uncle Li pondered for a moment and said slowly: "If they really used ripening agents, it would be illegal! However, words alone are not enough, we have to find a way to get evidence."

Evidence, how easy is it? "Xinxin Farm" is heavily guarded, and it is impossible for us to get in easily.

"Oh my god! I just don't believe this!" I gritted my teeth, and the high walls and ferocious guard dogs of "Xinxin Farm" appeared in my mind.

Bai Hanchuan grabbed me and frowned, "No, it's too dangerous! Let's think of another way."

I was unwilling to accept it, but I also knew that he was telling the truth.

A few days later, I finally found an opportunity. That evening, I pretended to be a female worker off work at a nearby factory and sneaked to the vicinity of "Xinxin Farm" under the cover of darkness. I crouched down and observed the surrounding environment in the faint moonlight.

Suddenly, I heard a burst of rapid dog barking. I was startled, but before I could react, I saw two beams of dazzling flashlights sweeping towards me...

I ran away, and in my panic, I could even hear the security guard's rough cursing and hurried footsteps behind me.

I ran as fast as I could, and only stopped when I was sure I had shaken off the person chasing me, gasping for breath.

"How is it?" Uncle Li's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I... I'm fine..." I calmed my breath and continued, "I couldn't get in. Their security was too tight..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, and then Uncle Li's voice sounded again, "Girl, don't be discouraged, I have an idea..."

Uncle Li's voice sounded a little tired, but it was firm: "Girl, we can start with their customers."

I was stunned for a moment, "Customers? But..." I suddenly remembered the reactions of those restaurant owners when Bai Hanchuan inquired about the news before. They seemed to be very secretive about "Xinxin Farm".

"Those restaurant owners have signed an agreement with 'Xinxin Farm' and dare not speak nonsense, let alone provide any evidence." I said weakly.

"No, we don't need them to talk, just..." Uncle Li was interrupted by the noise coming from the other end of the phone before he could finish his words.

"Uncle, what's wrong with you?" My heart tightened.

"It's okay, it's okay. It's just the chickens at home that are making a fuss. I won't talk to you about it for now. We can talk later." Uncle Li hung up the phone in a hurry.

I held the phone, feeling even more uneasy, as if something was going to happen.

Bai Hanchuan also encountered trouble. He contacted several testing agencies, hoping to find out the defects of "Xinxin Farm" vegetables by testing the products of our planting base, but the testing costs were high and we simply could not afford it.

"Is there really no other way?" I muttered to myself, feeling the flame of hope die out bit by bit.

Bai Hanchuan walked over to me and gently held me in his arms, "Don't worry, we can definitely find a way."

His embrace was warm and powerful, giving me great comfort. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. Now is not the time to give up. We must cheer up and find a breakthrough!

A few days later, Uncle Li suddenly appeared in front of me, exhausted, with a bulging cloth bag in his hand.

"Girl, I've got an idea!" He smiled mysteriously and handed me the bag. "Look what's in this?"

I took the cloth bag puzzled, opened it, and was stunned. What was inside was... a bag full of various strange-shaped vegetables!

"Uncle, what are you doing..." I looked up in surprise and looked at him in confusion.

Uncle Li put his index finger to his lips, signaling me to keep my voice down, and then he lowered his voice and said, "Girl, don't be fooled by the ugly appearance of these vegetables, but they are the treasures of Xinxin Farm!"

I was even more confused. "The treasures from Xinxin Farm? Could these be..." I suddenly thought of something. "Are these the vegetables discarded by Xinxin Farm?"

Uncle Li smiled and nodded, "That's right! I heard that Xinxin Farm would secretly dispose of some vegetables that didn't look good in order to ensure the quality of the vegetables, so I found an opportunity to pick some back."

I immediately understood what Uncle Li meant and grabbed his hand in ecstasy, "Uncle, you are so awesome! With these vegetables, we can..."

"Hush!" Uncle Li signaled me to keep my voice down again, "Girl, let's not make any noise for now. We still need to think about this matter carefully."

My excitement gradually subsided. Uncle Li was right. We couldn't alert the enemy yet. I hid these "treasures" and discussed the next plan with Uncle Li and Bai Hanchuan.

However, things did not develop as smoothly as we imagined.

First, when the old employees at the planting base learned about our plan, they all shook their heads and expressed their pessimism.

"You want to bring down Xinxin Farm with these crooked things? That's just wishful thinking!"

"That's right. I think we should find another way out as soon as possible and stop wasting our energy here."

The passive work situation reappeared, and the base, which was already in a state of panic due to the shortage of funds, was now shrouded in a haze. I understand their concerns, but I also know that now is not the time to back down. I found the old employees and patiently persuaded them: "I know everyone's concerns, but now is our last chance. If we don't fight, there will be no hope!"

However, my words did not have much effect, and the old employees were still frowning.

What’s worse is that “Xinxin Farm” seemed to have noticed our intentions and strengthened its preventive measures, not only adding more people to patrol, but also conducting strict inspections on vehicles entering and leaving, making it more difficult for us to obtain evidence.

I realized that we didn't have much time left. If we couldn't find a breakthrough as soon as possible, the planting base would be really finished.

"I must succeed!" I said to myself silently in my heart. I know the road ahead is full of thorns, but I have made up my mind to try my best no matter what, even if there is only a glimmer of hope, I will hold on tightly!