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When the recording was retrieved, Su Chen and Emma listened to it together.

Bill's voice was very clear:

"I didn't expect the authorities to issue the certificate so quickly. This is troublesome."

Another voice said:

"I shouldn't have listened to you in the first place. What are we going to do now?"

Bill said, "Don't rush things, let's wait until things calm down."

The third person said:

"If Su Chen finds out that we did it, he definitely won't let us off the hook."

Bill cursed, "Stop talking, let's all go."

The recording ends here.

Su Chen asked Emma to back up the recording.

Now is not the time to deal with them.

Let's wait until public opinion has completely stabilized before making any decisions.

Outside the window, Black Fang let out a soft howl, and the wolf pack gradually returned to their resting area.

The ranch's reputation has not only recovered, but it's even higher than before the rumors started.

......

Su Chen spent two days organizing all the evidence.

The surveillance footage is stored in one folder.

From the gray pickup truck stopping at the ranch entrance to someone provoking the wolf pack outside the fence.

All are arranged in chronological order.

The recordings are in another folder.

The conversation between Bill and the others when they met in the barn is clearly audible.

The official proof is in the third folder.

The clarification certificate from the animal protection association, the veterinarian's test report, and the town government's verification opinion.

Everything is complete.

The path of rumor transmission is drawn on a piece of paper.

Starting with Bill and others, it spread to the town's bars, supermarkets, and communities.

Then it spread by word of mouth among residents, with each step clearly marked.

Emma packed all the materials into a brown paper bag and handed it to Su Chen.

"The chain of evidence is complete, enough to shut them up."

Su Chen took the paper bag and went to the town government.

George was in his office, and Cole was there too.

The two people are drinking tea.

Su Chen placed the paper bag on the table.

Take out the ingredients one by one and arrange them neatly.

George first reviewed the surveillance footage and audio recordings, his expression growing increasingly grim.

Cole picked up the recording and listened to it, his face expressionless.

"It's Bill and the other two."

Su Chen also laid out the path of the rumor's spread.

"What kind of business is it to maliciously spread false information and disrupt operations?"

Cole put down the recording and said, "We can issue a warning according to the law, but if it happens again, it will be illegal."

Su Chen made three requests:

A public apology should be issued to mitigate the impact and prevent further disturbances.

George nodded.

"Of course."

Cole stood up.

"I will summon them now."

Bill and the other two were soon summoned to the town government.

The three men looked rather grim when they entered the office.

Bill glanced at Su Chen, then turned his head away.

Cole played the recording once.

The three men turned pale after hearing this.

Bill still tried to deny it.

"This recording doesn't prove anything; we were just chatting casually."

Cole played the surveillance footage again.

The gray pickup truck stopped at the ranch entrance, and the three met in the barn.

Rumors were being spread in the town's bars, and every single one of the rumor-mongering accounts on social media was documented.

Bill fell silent.

Cole laid out the evidence one by one on the table and asked, "Anything else to say?"

Bill lowered his head, and the other two lowered their heads as well.

Bill admitted it.

He said they were just jealous because Su Chen's ranch was developing too fast.

They were unhappy that Su Chen wouldn't sell them bovine ambrosia, and that the high-end market was monopolized by Su Chen.

They paid people to spread rumors in town bars, supermarkets, and communities.

They even had someone film distorted videos of the wolf pack and brown bears and posted them online.

George slammed his fist on the table.

"This is a crime!"

"They disrupted the town's economic order, tarnished the reputation of legally operating businesses, and even damaged the reputation of the entire White Fish Town!"

Cole took out the formal warning document and placed it on the table.

"Maliciously spreading false information and affecting business operations will result in a formal warning in accordance with the law."

"Repeat offenses will be punished according to law and recorded."

Three people signed and pressed their fingerprints.

Cole demanded that they issue a public apology in the town square.

A written apology statement must be published in all communities within the town, and the content must be clear:

The rumors are false. Sunset Ranch is completely legal, with no animal cruelty, no banned drugs, and strict domestication regulations.

The three men dared not refuse and agreed on the spot.

Su Chen left the town government and drove back to the ranch.

He called everyone to the main house, stood them in the middle of the living room, and briefly explained what had happened.

"The mastermind behind this has been found; it's Bill and his two companions."

"They've already admitted it, and will issue a public apology tomorrow."

After hearing this, Old Jack cursed.

"Those bastards should have been taught a lesson long ago."

Juan and Luis exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.

Emma stood to the side, a smile finally appearing on her face.

The news quickly spread throughout the town.

Someone posted a message in the town's community:

"The ones who spread the rumors have been caught; it was Bill and his gang."

Someone replied:

"I told you it was someone deliberately smearing him; Su Chen's ranch has always been fine."

Some people even tagged those who had previously spread the rumors, demanding that they apologize.

Some of those who spread the rumors have apologized, while others have left the group.

Leah Chen, representing the animal protection association, posted several messages in the town's community:

"Upon investigation, Sunset Ranch's domestication methods are completely legal and compliant, and there is no abuse involved."

"Those who maliciously spread rumors have been warned. Residents are advised to rely on official information."

The veterinarian also posted the ranch's test report in the community, reiterating:

"Sunset Ranch beef is safe and of top quality, so you can buy it with confidence."

Su Chen has arranged a ranch open day for next week.

Free beef tasting, interactive animal displays, and breeding achievement showcases—all included.

Lingfeng, Heifeng, and Dazhuang all participated in the public demonstration.

Let the residents see the real state of the ranch with their own eyes.

Emma began designing the open day program, inviting town residents and businesses to participate.

Su Chen stood by the window, looking at the pasture.

The wolf pack patrolled quietly in the passageway, Lingfeng circled in the sky, and Dazhuang squatted at the entrance of the mine.

The person behind this has been identified, and a public apology will be issued tomorrow.

The next step is to completely clear the name and then continue to expand.

......

Early in the morning, a large number of people gathered in the town's central square.

A simple platform was set up in the center of the square.

There was a table and three chairs on the stage.

Mayor George stood beside the platform.

Cole and Leah Chen also arrived, and the two stood below the stage, whispering to each other.

When Su Chen arrived, there were already hundreds of people standing in the square.

There were town residents, workers from nearby ranches, and some merchants who had come from Kalispel.

Anderson stood at the front of the crowd, saw Su Chen, and nodded to him.

Bill and the other two stood beside the platform, their faces looking rather grim.

Bill was wearing an old jacket, head down, hands in his pockets.

Two other people stood behind him.

One person kept rubbing their hands together.

One of them kept staring at the ground.

George walked onto the stage and patted the microphone.

"I've called everyone here today because of one thing."

"The rumors about Sunset Ranch that surfaced recently have been confirmed to be malicious fabrications after investigation."

"The person who spread the rumors must now issue a public apology."

Bill and two others walked onto the stage.

Bill stood in front of the microphone, took a piece of paper out of his pocket, unfolded it, and his hand trembled slightly.

He cleared his throat and began to read.

"I, Bill Thompson, hereby offer my public apology."

His voice wasn't loud, but the square was quiet, and everyone could hear him clearly.

"Out of jealousy, I and two other ranchers fabricated and spread false information about Sunset Ranch."

"Content including claims of using banned hormones, animal abuse, and wild animals attacking people is all false information."

He paused, then swallowed.

"Sunset Ranch has no animal cruelty, no banned drugs, and its animal husbandry is completely legal and compliant."

"Mr. Su Chen's ranch is well-managed and of excellent quality."

"We sincerely apologize for this."

After reading this passage, Bill's face turned bright red.

The other two people also stepped forward to the microphone and read the same apology.

After the three people finished reading, they signed the apology letter and pressed their fingerprints on it.

George spoke on the spot, his voice loud and clear, every word distinct.

"Whitefish Town welcomes competition, but it must be healthy competition."

"Malicious rumors and smears against our peers are absolutely unacceptable."

Leah Chen also went on stage and said a few words.

We reiterate that Sunset Ranch fully complies with animal protection standards.

Finally, it was Su Chen's turn.

He walked onto the stage, stood in front of the microphone, and glanced at the people below the stage.

"I'm not pursuing financial responsibility; I just hope this kind of thing won't happen again in our town."

"It's better for everyone to manage their ranches well and help each other out than anything else."

After he finished speaking, he stepped off the stage.

A round of applause erupted from the audience.

Anderson led the applause, and Luke followed suit.

Even Smith clapped a few times from the back of the crowd.

The apology was simultaneously sent to all community groups and local information platforms in the town.

Those who had previously spread rumors have deleted their false information.

Some even issued apology statements.

The ranch open day followed immediately.