I can see the commodity price curve

After his assistant hurriedly left, Ross leaned back in his office chair, a smug grin spreading across his face.

It's as if I can already see Zhang Yue's complete failure and his miserable escape from Africa.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Zhan Susu was having an in-depth conversation with the doctor, hoping to find key clues from the details of the medical tests.

The doctor carefully reviewed the various test reports, and suddenly his eyes lit up:
"Ms. Zhan, based on some specific indicators, these patients seem to have an unusual chemical residue in their bodies."

This substance is unlikely to be found in normal food, and is very likely the culprit behind their poisoning.

Zhan Susu perked up and quickly asked, "Doctor, can you confirm whether this substance is related to Jiannanxia wine?"

The doctor shook his head: "It's impossible to make a direct judgment based solely on the current situation."

However, further detailed testing and analysis of the remaining alcohol samples and the patient's vomit should allow us to draw more accurate conclusions.

Zhan Susu said gratefully, "Thank you so much. Please arrange the test as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this news, a glimmer of hope ignited in Zhang Yue's heart.

He immediately arranged for someone to deliver the remaining Jiannanxia wine samples from the restaurant to the hospital.

At the same time, we contacted professional institutions to prepare for comprehensive testing of the wine samples, determined to find out whether this mysterious chemical substance was related to the wine.

Meanwhile, the "experts" that Ross had arranged began making outrageous statements in major media outlets.

They claimed that Jiannanxia wine contains deadly toxins, and that long-term consumption would cause irreversible damage to the human body.

We urge the government to immediately and completely ban the liquor and hold Zhang Yue legally accountable.

These remarks, widely disseminated by the media, caused great panic among the public, and the boycott of Jiannanxia wine intensified.

Many of Zhang Yue's original supporters began to waver, and sales of Jiannanxia wine in the market dropped to almost zero.

The distributors demanded that Zhang Yue compensate them for their losses, or they would take him to court.

Faced with this situation of internal and external troubles, Zhang Yue did not back down in the slightest.

He reassured the dealers, promising to resolve the issue as soon as possible and provide reasonable compensation.

They stayed at the hospital and testing facilities day and night, waiting for the final test results.

A few days later, the hospital's test results finally came back. Holding the report, the doctor excitedly told Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu:

"The results are in: the chemical substances in the patient's body have nothing to do with Jiannanxia wine."

This substance is an ingredient in industrial cleaning agents. It is highly likely that someone intentionally added a liquid containing this substance to the food and drinks, leading to the patients' poisoning.

Zhang Yue breathed a sigh of relief; the huge weight in his heart finally lifted.

He gripped the doctor's hand tightly and said gratefully:

"Thank you so much. This provides crucial evidence to clear our name."

After saying that, he looked at Zhan Susu and said, "Prepare a press conference immediately. I want to announce this in front of everyone."

Zhan Susu nodded: "No problem."

However, just one day later, Zhan Susu came to him again, looking anxious: "Zhang Yue, something bad has happened."

Now, another person has been hospitalized after drinking Jiannanxia wine and suffering from poisoning.

Zhang Yue's brows furrowed instantly, a flash of shock and anger crossing his eyes:
"how so?
The test results clearly proved that the previous wine was fine; someone must be up to something here!

Zhan Susu stamped her foot anxiously: "Now is not the time to investigate the reason."

The media has received the news and is hyping it up wildly, saying that our previous test reports were fake and that we were covering up the truth.

Public anger was reignited, and many people gathered at the company entrance to protest, demanding that we immediately cease operations and rectify the situation.

Zhang Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down:

"Don't panic, let's go check on the patients who were poisoned."

Perhaps we can find new clues from them.

The two rushed to the hospital. Outside the ward, Zhang Yue saw the patients' families, their faces filled with grief and indignation, crying and complaining to the reporters who had arrived.

Zhang Yue stepped forward and said sincerely, "Everyone, I understand how you feel."

We will definitely find out the truth, give the patient an explanation, and provide an answer to everyone.

An agitated family member rushed over, pointed at Zhang Yue's nose, and shouted:
"What else do you have to say?"

"It was your company's liquor that ruined my child! You heartless businessmen, you deserve to die a horrible death!"

Zhang Yue did not dodge the questions, enduring the family's accusations. After they calmed down a bit, he said:

"I assure you that if it is indeed a problem with our wine, I am willing to take full responsibility."

But the truth is still unclear, and we need time to investigate.

After calming the family members down, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu entered the ward to learn about the patient's specific condition from the doctor.

The doctor frowned and said, "This patient's symptoms are somewhat similar to before, but not exactly the same."

The tests showed that they also had traces of that industrial cleaning agent in their bodies.

However, the concentration appears to be higher, and there are also some other unidentified substances present.

Zhang Yue's heart sank, realizing that this matter was more complicated than he had imagined.

He immediately contacted the testing agency he had previously worked with, requesting them to conduct more in-depth and comprehensive testing on the newly delivered wine samples and patient samples.

At the same time, he arranged for Zhan Susu to contact the police, hoping they could intervene in the investigation and find the mastermind behind it as soon as possible.

While awaiting test results and police investigation, Zhang Yue faces daily pressure from all sides.

Distributors are calling every day to demand a solution, and consumers' boycott is escalating.

But Zhang Yue firmly believed that the truth would eventually come out.

A few days later, the testing agency finally brought good news.

The person in charge excitedly called Zhang Yue: "Mr. Zhang, we've made a major discovery."

In the newly delivered wine samples, we discovered a unique chemical marker.

This marker can only be elicited under specific laboratory conditions.

Zhang Yue was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

"It means that patients will not be poisoned if they only accidentally ingest industrial cleaning agents, and they will not be poisoned if they only drink our Jiannanxia wine."

However, if you drink both, you will be poisoned.

Zhang Yue's eyes sharpened, and he instantly understood the depth of the conspiracy behind it.

This was by no means a simple poisoning; rather, it was a meticulously planned scheme by someone attempting to utterly destroy Jiannan Xiajiu.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and calmly asked, "Can this special marking be traced back to its source?"

After a moment's thought, the head of the testing agency said, "Mr. Zhang, we cannot directly trace the specific source at the moment."

However, the synthesis method and special raw materials used for this type of label are not commonly found on the market.

We are further analyzing the origins and potential suppliers of these raw materials, which should narrow down the scope of our investigation.

Zhang Yue nodded: "Okay, speed up the process and notify me immediately of any new developments."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yue looked at Zhan Susu and asked, "Any news from the police?"

Zhan Susu frowned and said, "The police said they have retrieved surveillance footage from around the hotel and questioned hotel staff and some customers, but so far no suspicious persons have been found."

However, they stated they would continue their investigation and not overlook any leads.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Yue said, "We can't just wait for news from the police and testing agencies."

Su Su, could you contact your media friends and share some key information that we currently have?

But don't make any overly definitive statements, lest you arouse public curiosity and attention, and at the same time put some pressure on the mastermind behind it all.

Zhan Susu said with some concern, "But now the media is reporting so much negatively about us."

"Won't this backfire and make the public think we're deliberately creating hype?"

Zhang Yue firmly stated, "No, as long as we maintain a proper balance and only reveal part of the facts."

We want the public to know that we have been actively investigating and have not shirked our responsibilities.

Moreover, this would also make the mastermind hesitant, perhaps causing them to reveal a flaw.

Zhan Susu nodded: "Okay, I'll contact them right away."

Meanwhile, Ross learned of the testing agency's new findings, and his expression turned very grim.

He slammed his fist on the table in anger and yelled at his assistant:

"These useless people! They managed to find flaws in such a perfect plan!"

What do we do now? If Zhang Yue finds out it was us, we're all finished!

The assistant trembled with fear and said cautiously, "Boss, should we stop now? It's not too late."

Ross glared at his assistant: "Stop?"
Stopping now would be tantamount to admitting that we did it!
We must find a way to definitively prove this matter, ensuring Zhang Yue has no chance of ever recovering.

Ross paced back and forth in the room, then his eyes lit up. "I've got it! Let's stage another poisoning incident."

However, this time we need to be more discreet, directing all clues towards quality issues with Jiannanxia wine itself.

The assistant hesitated and said, "Boss, isn't this too risky? What if they find out something again..."

Ross interrupted impatiently, "There's no 'what if'! Just do as I say, and I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"

However, before Ross could implement his plan, the police made a major breakthrough.

By investigating the restaurant's supply channels and reviewing surveillance footage, the police discovered a suspicious individual.

Before the poisoning incident, this person had loitered around the restaurant on several occasions, and on one occasion even secretly entered the restaurant's warehouse.

The police quickly apprehended the suspect.

After interrogation, the man finally confessed that he was instructed by Ross to add a liquid containing industrial cleaning agents to the food and drinks.

It also revealed some of Ross's subsequent conspiracies.

When Zhang Yue learned of this news, he was overjoyed.

He immediately contacted the media and prepared to hold a press conference.

The conference site.

Zhang Yue arrived early in the morning with his men.

However, he waited and waited, but no reporters ever came.

Zhang Yue's face slowly darkened. He looked at Zhan Susu and asked, "What's going on?"

Zhan Susu also looked anxious and confused. She quickly took out her phone and called a reporter.

After the call connected, she asked anxiously, "What happened? Such an important press conference today, why aren't any of you here?"

The reporter's voice came through the phone, sounding both helpless and cautious:
"Miss Zhan, it's not that we don't want to go."

Ross, speaking on behalf of the African Union Government, pressured us, saying that the content of this press conference might cause social unrest and damage the government's image.

"If we dare to report on this, we'll have our press credentials revoked, and we can forget about working in this industry again."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue laughed in anger: "Ross really will stop at nothing to suppress me."

They'd even resort to such despicable tactics.

"If the reporters don't come, how are we going to hold this press conference?" Zhan Susu said worriedly.
The message won't get out; the public will still be misled by Ross.

A resolute glint flashed in Zhang Yue's eyes: "It's alright, if the reporters don't come, we'll spread the news ourselves."

With the internet so readily available now, we're using social media platforms to share the truth of the matter and the evidence the police have gathered.

And all of Ross's misdeeds will be made public.

Zhan Susu's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, but Ross will definitely try to smear us and create a public opinion backlash online."

Zhang Yue sneered: "Let him fight back. As long as we present the facts, the people's eyes are discerning."

Without further ado, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu quickly organized all the materials.

Key evidence, including police interrogation records and test reports, was compiled into detailed text, images, and videos.

They posted this information on the company's official social media accounts.

At the same time, Zhang Yue personally recorded a video in which he said with a serious and sincere expression:
"Fellow citizens, I am Zhang Yue."

Regarding the Jiannanxia wine poisoning incident, I would like to give everyone the truth here.

Behind this is Ross's malicious framing to suppress us; he has gone so far as to impersonate the government to prevent the spread of the truth.

But I will not back down. I will use every means to let everyone know the truth and clear Jiannan Xiajiu's name.

However, after the video was released, it seemed to sink without making a ripple.

Zhang Yue frowned, staring at the dismal data on the screen. Although he felt a little disappointed, he quickly cheered up.

“Susu, something’s not right. Logically speaking, even if Ross is smearing us online, there shouldn’t be no reaction at all.”

Go check if our publishing channels have been restricted.

Zhan Susu nodded hurriedly and quickly started working on the computer. A moment later, she looked up with a serious expression:

"Zhang Yue, there is indeed something wrong with him."

It seems our official account is being throttled; many users can't see the content we post at all.

Furthermore, a large number of online trolls are stirring up trouble in the comments section, steering public opinion in a direction unfavorable to us.

Zhang Yue snorted coldly: "Ross is determined to cover up the truth."

But does he think he can succeed this way? We have other methods.

He pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up:
"SuSu, do you still remember some of the minor internet celebrities we've worked with before?"
Those with a sense of justice, who are not afraid of Ross's threats.

Zhan Susu's eyes lit up: "I remember!"
Although they are not as influential as major media outlets, they have a high level of fan loyalty and their reach is quite extensive.

I'll contact them right away.

After some contact, several minor online celebrities learned the whole story and all expressed their willingness to help.

They used their own accounts to publish the information compiled by Zhang Yue and his team in a more down-to-earth and vivid way.

Suddenly, different voices began to emerge online, and some people who had been misled started to have doubts.

Ross was furious when he learned of this.

He roared at his assistant, "These ignorant little internet celebrities dare to ruin my plans!"
Find a way to block their accounts so they can never speak again!

The assistant said nervously, "Boss, these online celebrities are too widely distributed."

Moreover, some of them have small teams supporting them behind the scenes, so blocking them all might not be so easy.

Moreover, doing so could easily provoke a larger backlash.

Ross gave a cold laugh: "So what if it's too widely distributed?"
Even if there were ten times more small internet celebrities, it wouldn't matter if you were willing to spend the money.

As he spoke, he immediately arranged for someone to contact the interest groups behind the online platform.

They poured a large sum of money into demanding that they completely blacklist the minor internet celebrities who were helping Zhang Yue.

Driven by the lure of money, interest groups acted swiftly.

One after another, the accounts of minor internet celebrities were banned, and the content they posted was completely wiped clean.

The slight budding public opinion favorable to Zhang Yue that had just emerged online was instantly extinguished.

The public's initial wavering resolve was once again swayed by the carefully crafted public opinion atmosphere created by Ross, after seeing no further voices opposing him.

The boycott of Jiannanxia wine is growing stronger and is even beginning to affect other businesses under Zhang Yue's control.

Upon learning that the minor internet celebrity's account had been banned, Zhang Yue was so angry that he clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white.

"Ross is trying to drive us to the brink of despair!"

He gritted his teeth, but his eyes revealed determination. "But don't think you can make me give in like this. Su Su, let's think of another way."

Zhan Susu frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Why don't we contact the public directly, organize offline activities, and show them the evidence and the truth directly?"
Although Ross now controls the internet, there's still room for maneuver offline.

Zhang Yue's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, but organizing offline events requires time and manpower, and Ross will definitely try to obstruct it."

But we cannot give up because of difficulties. We must immediately begin preparations, contacting trusted distributors and long-term customers, starting small.

The two acted quickly, contacting the distributors and long-term customers who had always supported them.

However, Ross had spies everywhere and soon learned of Zhang Yue's plan.

He sneered and said to his assistant, "Want to organize an offline event? Not so easy."

"Send someone to cause trouble and ruin their event."

Soon, the first small-scale offline truth-revealing event organized by Zhang Yue and his team will begin.

The event was held in a relatively remote but easily accessible warehouse, where various pieces of evidence and copies of police interrogation records were displayed.

Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu stood at the front, ready to tell the people present the whole story.

Just as the event was about to begin, a group of unidentified people suddenly barged in.

They were dressed in bizarre costumes, chanting nonsensical slogans, and started causing trouble at the scene.

They overturned the table displaying evidence, tore up documents, and shoved and verbally abused those present.

The scene immediately descended into chaos. Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu tried to stop them, but were deliberately knocked to the ground by these people.

"You can't do this!" Zhang Yue shouted angrily, but those people ignored him and continued to wreak havoc at the scene.

In no time, the once orderly event venue became a mess, and the attendees were so frightened that they fled.

Looking at the ruined event site, Zhang Yue felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

Zhan Susu helped him up and said worriedly, "Ross went too far this time. What should we do next?"

Zhang Yue took a deep breath, suppressing his anger: "Don't panic. The more Ross tries to stop us, the more it shows that he's guilty."

We found a new location, increased security, and continued to organize the event.

At the same time, we contacted some international media friends to expose Ross's misdeeds and put pressure on us through international public opinion.

Zhan Susu nodded: "Okay, I'll contact the international media right away."

However, reorganizing the event will take time, and Ross will definitely come back to cause trouble again.

Zhang Yue said firmly, "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must not give up."

If we persevere, the truth will eventually come to light.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu were busy reorganizing offline events while also contacting international media.

They compiled detailed information on Ross's various misdeeds and sent it to international media.

International media outlets are very interested in this event and have expressed their willingness to report on it.

Upon learning that Zhang Yue had contacted international media, Ross immediately burst into laughter: "Contact international media? How did he even come up with that idea?"

He immediately summoned his think tank, his eyes filled with disdain: "He thinks he can turn things around by contacting international media? What a joke."

"You all need to think carefully about how to deal with the international media reports, and at the same time, give Zhang Yue something really tough so he has absolutely no chance of recovery."

The members of the think tank whispered among themselves, and one of them, a bespectacled man who looked quite shrewd, spoke up:

"Boss, we can strike first."

Before international media reports, they used our international connections and resources to spread negative information about Zhang Yue.

They portrayed him as an entrepreneur who would stop at nothing to make a profit, even at the expense of public health.

This will also influence international media coverage, and the public's initial impression of him will be influenced by preconceived notions.

Ross nodded in satisfaction. "That's a good idea. Let's do it that way."

Furthermore, arrange for people to sabotage Zhang Yue's newly organized offline events; no matter where he relocates, make sure they fail to succeed.

Soon, Ross's people began stirring up trouble in the international arena.

Various smear campaigns against Zhang Yue spread rapidly on international social media.

Some foreign netizens who were unaware of the facts began to have negative views of Zhang Yue and his Jiannanxia wine.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu were busy preparing for a new offline event.

They chose a more secluded location with tight security.

At the same time, a professional security team was contacted to ensure the smooth running of the event.

On the day of the event, the site was arranged in an orderly manner, with various evidence materials neatly displayed on the exhibition stand.

Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu stood on the stage, their expressions serious and resolute.

Among those present were their long-time supporters, loyal customers, and members of the public who were curious about the truth.

Zhang Yue cleared his throat and began to recount the whole story.

However, just as he opened his mouth, a commotion arose outside.

Then, a group of people attempted to break through the security personnel's line of defense and storm into the event venue.

Security personnel acted quickly and stopped the group from entering.

A fierce clash ensued, with shouts and shoving sounds mingling together. (End of Chapter)