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Chapter 159 Public Announcement, Witnessed by the Entire Town

Su Chen thought for a moment.

"You don't need to bring it, but you can give me an update on the investigation's progress."

George understood what he meant.

Avoid direct confrontation and prevent the other party from using this as an excuse to cause trouble, but ensure that residents know the truth.

Two o'clock in the afternoon, in the town center square.

The podium is the same as it was yesterday.

But the crowd below the stage was more than twice as big as yesterday.

The square was packed with people, and even the surrounding streets were crowded.

Baiyu Town is not large, with a permanent population of just over a thousand.

It looks like at least half the town has come today.

George stood on the podium, with the original report from the testing center in front of him.

Su Chen also brought nearly six months' worth of quarantine, certification, and supply records.

Stacks of documents were piled on the table, as thick as several dictionaries.

"Everyone, today's briefing will not involve arguing or insults; we will only present the facts."

George's voice resounded throughout the square through the loudspeakers.

"The joint inspection report from Sunset Ranch was released yesterday, and all samples passed the inspection."

"But in order to completely dispel everyone's doubts, we have brought all the original reports and records today."

"Feel free to look around and ask any questions."

The audience fell silent.

George nodded to Su Chen.

Su Chen walked up to the podium, without a script, and began to speak.

"Let me read the conclusion of the test report."

He flipped through the pages one by one, reading each item aloud.

It was the same thing George read yesterday.

But this time, since it came from Su Chen himself, the audience listened even more attentively.

After reading it, he put down the report and picked up the stack of quarantine records.

"This is all the quarantine records of Sunset Ranch for the past six months. The health status of each cow, the vaccination time, and the quarantine results are all recorded."

He casually flipped to a page and held it up for the audience to see.

"Last November, the entire population was vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease, achieving a 100% vaccination rate."

"The entire group was treated for parasites in January of this year, and the records are available."

"In March of this year, the entire population underwent a health check, and the health rate was 100%."

He put the record back and then picked up the supply record.

"This is Sunset Ranch's supply record for the past six months."

"It's all recorded: who it was sold to, when it was sold, its quality, and its price."

He turned the pages of the record for the audience to see, one by one.

Some people took out their phones to take pictures, while others pushed forward to get a closer look.

George continued, "All the original documents will be archived at the town hall, and everyone can check them at any time."

Someone in the audience raised their hand.

Su Chen recognized him as the owner of a restaurant in town, who had previously suspended restocking.

"Mr. Su, I'd like to ask, why is the quality of your beef so much higher than your competitors? Do you have any special methods?"

Su Chen looked at him and spoke the truth.

"Closed breeding, irrigation with natural springs, and scientific rotational grazing."

"The breeding cattle at Sunset Ranch have undergone multiple generations of purification, resulting in stable genes."

"The spring water in the pasture is rich in minerals, and long-term consumption can improve the health of the cattle."

"The grasslands are grazing in rotation, the pasture is of good quality, the cattle eat healthily, and the meat is naturally of good quality."

The restaurant owner then asked, "Can others replicate these methods?"

"It can be replicated, but it requires time and investment."

"Breeding is not something that can be done in a day or two, and not everyone has access to spiritual spring water."

More people in the audience raised their hands.

A middle-aged woman, wearing an apron, looked as if she had just run out of the kitchen.

"Mr. Su, will the wolves and bears you keep on your ranch hurt people?"

"My child often plays around the ranch, and I'm a little worried."

Su Chen said, "This question will be answered by Ms. Leah from the Animal Protection Association."

Leah stood in the audience and picked up the microphone.

"All the animals at Sunset Ranch undergo regular health checks and behavioral assessments."

"The wolf pack is led by the alpha wolf Black Fang. They behave steadily, are wary of humans but do not attack them proactively."

"The brown bear, Dazhuang, has a gentle temperament and no history of aggression."

"Eagles soar high in the sky, avoiding close contact with humans."

"All pets stay within the closed area of ​​the ranch and will not enter public areas."

She held up the animal protection association's assessment report.

"This is the assessment report I signed during yesterday's inspection; you can all take a look."

The middle-aged woman nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

More people in the audience raised their hands.

This time it was a young man wearing a baseball cap, recording video with his phone.

"Mr. Su, brown bears and wolves are so dangerous, do you have a permit to keep them?"

Su Chen said, "Yes."

Old Tom handed Su Chen a folder from below the stage. Su Chen opened it, turned to a page, and held it up.

"This is the Flathead County Wildlife Domestication Permit. Brown bears, wolves, and eagles are all registered and legally domesticated."

He turned the license over so the audience could see the number and red stamp on it.

"Any more questions?"

The man in the baseball cap shook his head and put down his phone.

Sheriff Cole then walked up to the podium, holding a folder in his hand.

"Gentlemen, I have something to report."

The audience fell silent.

"Regarding the recent rumors circulating in town about the safety of Sunset Ranch beef, an investigation has identified the suspect."

Cole opened the folder.

"Surveillance footage showed three unlicensed pickup trucks loitering around the ranch. The fingerprints on the flyers matched those of the three suspects. Surveillance footage from the town showed the suspects distributing the flyers."

"All the evidence has been secured, and confessions have been obtained."

The audience began to whisper among themselves.

"The three ranchers who instructed these three people to spread rumors were Bill, Turner, and Cook."

When Cole announced those three names, the audience erupted in uproar.

"The three men, harboring resentment because they were refused permission to purchase rice extract from Sunset Ranch's breeding cattle and share breeding technology, jointly funded the printing of leaflets, spread rumors, and maliciously smeared the company."

"All evidence has been transferred to the town government and the court for processing according to procedure."

Someone in the audience shouted, "Arrest them!"

Someone shouted, "Kick them out of the league!"

Someone shouted, "Make them pay up!"

George gestured for everyone to be quiet.

"We will handle this according to legal procedures, not through vigilante justice."

"But there's one thing I can announce right now."

"Bill, Turner, and Cook are permanently expelled from the Whitefish Ranch Alliance."

The audience erupted in applause.

George continued, "All members of the league have signed off on this."

"From today onwards, any form of malicious competition, defamation, or price war will result in expulsion from the alliance and legal action will be taken."

Anderson led the seven ranchers from the alliance onto the stage, where they lined up in a row.

Anderson picked up the microphone.

"On behalf of the Whitefish Ranch Alliance, I publicly support Sunset Ranch."

"Mr. Su is our president. We know his character and the quality of his beef better than anyone else."

"Those who spread rumors do not deserve to stay in the League, nor do they deserve to do business in Whitefish Town."

Another round of applause erupted from the audience.

George announced that the public briefing had concluded successfully.

The crowd did not disperse immediately.

People gathered around Su Chen and continued to ask him questions.

Someone went to look through the original reports.

Some people simply took out their phones and called Liya Supermarket to order beef.

Su Chen stood beside the podium, answering the residents' questions one by one, without being impatient or perfunctory.

When asked tricky questions, he would truthfully answer "I don't know" or "It's inconvenient to disclose," without making up lies or trying to cover it up.

Emma stood behind him, writing down the most frequently asked questions from the residents, preparing to compile them into a Q&A booklet when she got back.

Old Tom, Juan, and Louis maintained order on the periphery of the crowd, guiding residents to ask questions in an orderly manner, avoiding crowding and chaos.

Hei Feng crouched below the podium, quietly keeping watch.

Someone tried to squeeze through to take a picture, but Hei Feng stood up and blocked their way, so the person didn't dare to move forward.

Lingfeng hovered over the square to ensure there were no abnormalities.

Cole walked over and patted Su Chen on the shoulder.

"Mr. Su, well done. I'll keep an eye on the legal proceedings. Don't worry."

Su Chen nodded.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Lia also came over and handed Su Chen the original assessment report from the animal protection association.

"Keep this report on your file. If anyone questions the legality of animal domestication in the future, just show them this report."

Su Chen took it. "Thanks."

George came over last and shook Su Chen's hand.

"Mr. Su, you handled this crisis brilliantly."

"I have a suggestion: open the ranch's public areas regularly and allow for public oversight. This would dispel any doubts and attract tourists."

Su Chen said, "It's already in the planning stages."

"Okay, I'll wait for your proposal."

The crowd gradually dispersed.

The square returned to silence, with only a few staff members tidying up the tables, chairs, and sound system.

Su Chen stood in the middle of the square, looking towards the direction of the ranch in the distance.

The grassland was lush and green, and cattle grazed on the slope. Hei Feng squatted below the podium, waiting for him.

Emma walked over.

"Su Chen, we've added over a dozen new visitor reservations today, and all orders have recovered, even increasing by 30% compared to before."

Su Chen nodded.

"Go back and prepare for a proper ranch open day."

"it is good."

Su Chen walked toward the ranch, Hei Feng stood up and followed behind him, and Ling Feng swooped down from the sky and landed on his shoulder.

The public briefing has ended, public opinion has reversed, and his reputation has been restored.

The day after the briefing, Cole formally summoned the three individuals who had spread the rumors.

All three were day laborers near Baiyu Town, making a living by delivering goods and doing odd jobs.

When Cole presented them with the evidence, none of them could withstand it.

The surveillance screenshots, fingerprints on the flyers, vehicle information, and eyewitness testimonies all match up.