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Su Chen remained silent for two seconds.

"If it's canceled, then cancel it. Let's keep the remaining customers on our side first."

"Also, some of our regular customers at the farmers' market have reduced their purchases today, and some didn't come at all."

Su Chen hung up the phone and walked out of the bedroom.

Emma was already in the study, typing on the computer, with several forms spread out on the table.

"John called?"

Emma didn't even look up.

"We've called. Three companies have cancelled their orders, and the farmers' market's purchasing volume has decreased."

Emma's fingers paused on the keyboard for a moment, then continued typing.

"According to my statistics, the number of offline orders for the ranch has decreased by nearly 40% compared to yesterday."

She turned the form over to Su Chen to see.

The list above contains purchasing data for all customers.

Comparing yesterday's and today's figures, the decrease highlighted in red is immediately apparent.

Su Chen glanced at it but didn't say anything.

The sound of a car engine could be heard outside the door.

Su Chen went outside and saw Mayor George's car parked at the entrance of the ranch.

George got out of the car, looking rather grim, and was holding a folder in his hand.

"Mr. Su, can we talk?"

Su Chen led him into the main house and sat him down in the living room.

Emma poured a glass of water and placed it in front of George.

George opened the folder, which contained several printed complaint records.

"From yesterday to today, the town government has received more than a dozen complaints and inquiries about your ranch."

Su Chen took it and flipped through it; the complaints focused on a few points:

Suspects arose that the ranch used prohibited hormones, that the ranch was abusing animals, and that wild animals might injure people and threaten public safety.

"I did not give the cattle any prohibited drugs, the animal training was gentle throughout, and the wild animals never left the pasture."

George nodded.

"I believe you, but the residents don't. You need to provide evidence."

"I'm already preparing. The quarantine report, meat quality test report, and epidemic prevention records are all complete."

"I also plan to apply for an official investigation, with the town government, animal protection association, and veterinary station conducting a joint investigation."

George thought for a moment and said:

"Okay, you can submit your application formally, and I'll sign it."

Su Chen stood up and shook hands with George.

George had just left when his phone rang again; this time it was Sheriff Cole.

"Mr. Su, I've heard rumors circulating in town about your ranch."

"I've heard about it."

"Do you need me to intervene in the investigation? Malicious rumors can be dealt with according to the law."

Su Chen thought for a moment and said:

"Not for now. I'll do my own investigation first and then decide what to do once the official verification results are available."

Cole paused for a moment on the other end of the phone.

"Okay, call me anytime if you need anything."

Su Chen hung up the phone.

I had just sat down when the veterinarian's car arrived.

Ben got out of the car, carrying a metal box in his hand and a bag on his back.

"Mr. Su, I've heard about the rumors, so I've come to get you tested."

Upon opening the metal box, one finds rows of test tubes and testing instruments.

"This is the state's latest rapid testing form and reagents for free contraband. I will randomly select five top-quality cattle for on-site testing."

Su Chen took him to the livestock shed.

Five top-quality cattle were randomly selected, and blood samples were taken from each for rapid on-site testing.

Su Chen stood to the side watching.

I am very skilled at this operation, including sampling, reagent application, and color chart comparison.

Every step was done very carefully.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, the results came out.

All passed.

This person filled in the test results on the form, signed and stamped it, and handed it to Su Chen.

"All five cows were free of hormones, antibiotics, and prohibited substances."

"I can provide public testimony to clarify the situation for the ranch."

Su Chen took the form, glanced at it, and handed it to Emma.

"Print it out and stick it at the entrance of the ranch."

Emma took the form and turned to go to the study to print it.

Su Chen saw the book out and stood at the entrance for a while.

Emma quickly printed out the test results and laminated them.

It was posted on the bulletin board next to the guardhouse.

The document is in black and white, with the veterinarian's signature and stamp on it.

Some passersby stopped, glanced at it, took a picture, and left.

Su Chen didn't pay any attention and turned back to the ranch.

Emma's phone vibrated. She picked it up, glanced at it, and frowned.

"The controversy within the small-town community has grown even stronger."

She handed the phone to Su Chen.

Someone posted a photo of the test results at the ranch entrance in the community, along with the following text:

"Sunset Ranch has posted the test report, saying it's up to standard."

The comments below are divided into two camps.

One side argues, "We should trust the official test results."

Another side argues, "Test reports can be faked; who knows if they're real?"

Some people even tagged the people who had previously forwarded the rumors, asking them what they thought.

The debate intensified, with supporters and skeptics arguing fiercely.

Su Chen returned the phone to Emma.

"Don't worry about it, just wait for the official verification."

A pickup truck was parked at the entrance to the ranch.

Anderson got out of the car, carrying a bag.

Su Chen walked over, and Anderson handed him the bag.

"These are apples we grew ourselves, have a taste."

Su Chen took the bag.

Anderson didn't leave; he stood by the fence and looked inside.

"Mr. Su, I've heard all the rumors circulating in town, but I don't believe them."

Su Chen looked at him.

Anderson lowered his voice:

"I've heard some rumors, and they're coming from the ranchers you rejected before."

"Bill and the others?"

"Not only Bill, but also two or three other companies wanted to buy your cow millet extract, but you refused."

Anderson looked around and lowered his voice.

"They said it a few times when they were drunk at the bar, saying they would cause you trouble."

Su Chen nodded and noted down the clue.

Anderson patted him on the shoulder, turned around, got into the car, and drove away.

Su Chen returned to the main house.

Ling Feng suddenly swooped down from the sky and landed on the roof of the main house, letting out a short cry.

Su Chen looked up.

Lingfeng took off again and circled twice over the ranch.

Then it flew towards the town for a while before turning back, which was a signal that a suspicious target had been detected.

Su Chen had Old Jack drive him out for a spin.

Old Jack returned quickly and said he saw the gray pickup truck parked in the woods by the roadside on the outskirts of town.

There were two people in the car, looking towards the ranch.

Did you write down the license plate number?

"No license plate, just like yesterday."

Su Chen asked Old Jack to write down the time and location of the vehicle's appearance, and then went back inside.

Juan called, sounding somewhat anxious.

"Boss, some workers from a nearby ranch are deliberately provoking the wolves outside the fence."

"They were taking pictures with their phones and throwing stones over the fence."

"How did the wolf pack react?"

"Black Fang and his wolf pack simply stood by the fence as a deterrent, without attacking."

"But those people left after taking the photos, and I guess they'll post them online and distort the facts."

Su Chen asked Hu An to retrieve and save the surveillance footage, and then hung up the phone.

Emma came out of the study looking unwell.

"The food blogger I contacted before said that he doesn't want to participate in the promotion of the ranch for the time being, for fear of affecting his reputation."

Su Chen waved his hand.

"No need to force it, just follow the official route."

He asked Emma to contact the town government to confirm the procedures and timeline for the joint verification.

Louis was also instructed to clean up the open areas of the ranch, making them ready for inspection at any time.

The cattle shed, pet rest area, mining site, and cold chain area were all thoroughly cleaned.

Su Chen personally inspected each document.

Quarantine reports, breeding records, disease prevention records, and pet training logs.

Organize everything in chronological order and put it into a folder.

Emma watched from the side, filing the documents that Su Chen had checked one by one.

Everything is ready.

Su Chen stood at the entrance of the main house, looking at the ranch.

The wolf pack patrolled quietly in the passageway.

Lingfeng hovered in the sky.

Dazhuang squatted at the entrance of the mine.

The cattle are grazing in the pasture.

The rumors have spread, and business has indeed been affected, but the foundation remains intact.

Once the official investigation is completed, everything will be reversed.

Su Chen turned and went inside to begin writing the joint verification application.

Outside the window, Black Fang led his pack of wolves from the east side to the west side.

Their steps were neat and their discipline was strict.

I will submit the application to the town government tomorrow.

.......

Su Chen drove to the town government in the morning.

George was working on documents in his office when he saw Su Chen come in. He put down his pen and gestured for Su Chen to sit down.

Su Chen handed over the joint verification application.

George took it, read it from beginning to end, and signed it.

"I will contact the animal protection association and the veterinary station immediately to organize an investigation team as soon as possible."

Su Chen nodded, stood up to leave, but George called him back.

"Mr. Su, there's something I need to tell you."

Su Chen sat down again.

George lowered his voice:

"I did some research on this privately, and it turns out that three of the people who complained about you are small ranchers."

"These are all people you rejected before who wanted to grow cow malt extract. Bill is leading the way, and the other two are following suit."

Su Chen remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

"They teamed up with a few people and spread rumors about you throughout the town."

George sighed.

"I've seen this kind of malicious competition before, but I never expected it to happen in Whitefish Town."

"I see."

"I will arrange the verification as soon as possible, don't worry."

Su Chen stood up, shook hands with George, and left the office.

Back at the ranch, Su Chen called everyone to the main house for a short meeting.

"The inspection team will be here in the next few days, everyone be prepared."