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With steady steps, Chen Meili handed a thick stack of documents to Lin Xiulan.

Lin Xiulan took it, and lightly flicked the edge of the paper with her fingertip, making a crisp sound that attracted everyone's attention.

Without the slightest hesitation, she pulled out the top few cards.

Her movements were slow, yet they possessed a calming power that silenced the surrounding murmurs.

She held up the document and first turned to the leading industrial and commercial official.

Then he slowly swept his gaze over all the onlookers who were craning their necks and looking on with curiosity.

"Dear neighbors and business owners, since the industry and commerce officials have come to our door today saying that there is a problem with the goods of Xiushan Industry, then let's lay everything out in the open and make everything clear."

Her voice was clear and bright, without a trace of grievance or guilt; rather, it sounded as if she were upholding justice.

"The first one," she said loudly, pulling out the top sheet of paper and addressing everyone.

"The certificate of origin issued by Hongshi County Forestry Farm! Every batch of goods that Xiushan Industry receives is clearly recorded, down to which mountain it was harvested from and on which day it was received!"

"The second one," she said, pulling out another one.

"This is a purchase permit stamped by the Hongshitun Village Committee! We are a legitimate purchasing point responding to the national call to help mountain villagers escape poverty, not some middleman!"

"The third one!" Lin Xiulan's voice suddenly rose, and she forcefully showed the last certificate.

"A tax payment certificate issued by the Hongshi County Tax Bureau! Every penny we earn has been paid to the state in taxes, cleanly and without any discrepancies!"

Three documents, three pronouncements.

Every document bears a bright red, unalterable official seal.

The expression on the face of the leading official from the Administration for Industry and Commerce changed slightly. He took the documents and carefully checked them one by one.

From initial sternness to later scrutiny, his brows finally furrowed into a knot.

Several merchant representatives who were invited to witness the event couldn't resist coming over to take a look.

"Hey, this official seal can't be faked. I just went to the tax bureau last month and this is the seal." A man wearing a baseball cap muttered quietly.

"They've even issued certificates of origin up to the mountainside? That's incredibly detailed."

"The paperwork...the paperwork looks fine."

The wind in the crowd began to shift subtly.

The initial look of amusement, which seemed to enjoy the spectacle, gradually turned into one of scrutiny.

Lin Xiulan ignored these discussions and calmly took the second document from Chen Meili, which was a neatly bound report.

"Ladies and gentlemen, having all the necessary paperwork only proves that we are operating legally. But someone has reported that our goods are toxic, and that's the most important thing today."

She flipped directly to a page in the report, extended her slender finger, and pointed to a line of data on it, speaking each word with absolute certainty.

"This is a quality inspection report issued by the provincial capital's Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision! It's in black and white, and the official seal is right here!"

"The public reported that we used industrial sulfur to fumigate goods. Look here, everyone, this is the sulfur dioxide residue test result! The national standard is no more than 50 milligrams per kilogram. What are our test results?"

She paused, her gaze sharp as she swept across the entire room.

"3.2 milligrams!"

Upon hearing this figure, a murmur of surprise rippled through the knowledgeable crowd. The number was unexpectedly low, almost equivalent to the level of natural sun-drying.

"And this, aflatoxin!"

Lin Xiulan's finger moved to another item.

"This stuff is highly toxic if it's not stored properly, gets rained on, or gets damp! Our test results are 'not detected'!"

She slammed the report shut, looked up, and stared directly into the eyes of the business administration official.

"The report is right here! If anyone here today still has even the slightest doubt about our goods, that's fine!"

"Right now, immediately, at this moment, point to any box or item at random from our warehouse, and we'll send them together to any qualified testing institution in the provincial capital for re-testing!"

She emphasized her words, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"All expenses will be borne by Xiushan Industry!"

These words were resounding and the entire room fell silent.

Even the leading industrial and commercial official subconsciously glanced at the bright red "qualified" stamp on the report, a hint of wavering flashing in his eyes.

Paying for a re-examination out of one's own pocket—that kind of confidence and courage is something no one with a guilty conscience could have.

But Lin Xiulan knew that this was not enough.

Talk is cheap; to truly convince everyone, you must see for yourself.

She turned around and shouted at Monkey Three, who was already clenching his fists and couldn't contain himself any longer.

"Monkey Three, open the warehouse!"

"Bring out all three cargo containers in Section A! Open the doors and inspect the goods in front of everyone!"

"Okay, Sister Lan!"

Monkey Three had been holding back his anger for a long time, and upon hearing this, his eyes lit up like a soldier who had received a general's order.

He yelled and led the fat man and the others, rushing towards the warehouse in a flurry of activity.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, three thick wooden crates, each about half a person's height, were slammed down heavily on the open ground in front of the shop with three loud thuds.

"open!"

Monkey Three personally took matters into his own hands and used a crowbar to forcefully pry open the box lid.

The moment the lid was opened, a rich, pure aroma of dried mushrooms, carrying the unique fragrance of the mountains and forests, suddenly filled the air.

There was no off-flavor in this smell, and certainly no pungent sour smell as rumored.

The pure, dry aroma alone was enough to make the eyes of many knowledgeable merchants light up.

Lin Xiulan didn't waste any words. She stepped forward, reached out, and grabbed a large handful of shiny black fungus from box number one.

She opened her palm and held it up in front of everyone.

"Bosses, neighbors, please come and see for yourselves!"

"This is our Xiushan Industrial's premium black fungus. Look at the color, it's jet black, but not the lifeless kind of black. The edges even have a bit of natural grayish-white."

"Each ear piece is intact, dry and crisp, crumbling at the slightest touch. What does this mean? It means we dried them thoroughly and didn't cheat on the quantity at all!"

After she finished speaking, she grabbed a handful of hazel mushrooms.

"These are our wild hazel mushrooms! Everyone, come closer and look. See the folds under the cap? They're fine and clean, and there's still a little bit of soil around the base."

"Let me tell you, this is truly high-quality goods that have just come down from the mountain, only undergoing drying and careful selection!"

"Third, and most importantly!"

Lin Xiulan raised her voice and looked around.

"Seeing is believing! Please try it yourself, touch it, and smell it!"

Her words broke the silence of the room.

Several bolder merchants looked at each other, and finally one of them couldn't hold back any longer. He was the first to step forward, carefully reached into the box, picked up a piece of wood ear fungus, smelled it under his nose, and then rubbed it vigorously with two fingers.

"...That's right, it's the smell of pure dried goods." He looked up and said confidently to the person behind him.

"It feels very brittle; it breaks into small pieces with the slightest pressure, which means it's really dried and not weighed down with trendy items."

Once the first person tries something new, there will be a second, and a third.

More and more people gathered around, wanting to test it themselves.

"These mushrooms look really good; they're all the same size."

"Look at these wood ear mushrooms, they'll definitely expand a lot after soaking!"

Discussions rose and fell, and the cloud of doubt was rapidly dissipating.

Lin Xiulan watched this scene without stopping; she wanted to make the fire burn even brighter.

She said to the fat man behind her, "Fatty, bring me a basin of clean water!"

"Okay!"

A basin of crystal-clear cool water was quickly brought over.

Lin Xiu grabbed a handful of wood ear mushrooms, waved them in front of everyone, and then threw them into the water with a "splash".

"Everyone, watch carefully!"

Under the watchful eyes of dozens of people, the shriveled wood ear mushrooms quickly unfurled in the water, expanding in size at a visible rate.

In just a minute or two, they regained their plump shape, just like when they were freshly picked, with each piece thick and elastic.

Most importantly, the water in that basin remained clear and transparent from beginning to end, without the slightest turbidity or discoloration.

"Let me tell you the truth." Lin Xiulan pointed to the basin of clear water. Her voice was not loud, but every word struck a chord in everyone's heart.

"Goods treated with sulfur will have sticky texture and an off feel. When soaked in water, the water will immediately turn yellow and a layer of disgusting oil will float on top, and it will smell sour and foul."

She looked around at everyone again and said, word by word, "Our goods are as good as everyone can see. Anyone who doesn't believe it can grab something from the box and soak it right here!"

Among the crowd, a small restaurant owner could no longer hold back.

"I'll give it a try!"

He strode forward, reached into the box and grabbed a handful of food, tossed it into another empty basin, and then scooped water into it himself.

As it turned out, it was exactly the same as what he had seen with his own eyes!

"It's true! The water is clear!" he exclaimed excitedly.

"My goodness, these wood ear mushrooms are soaked so well, and the meat is so thick! If this were made into Mu Shu Pork, one plate would be as good as two!"

The undeniable facts are right before our eyes.

The rumors about "sulfur-fumigated goods" and "toxic products" were shattered and debunked at this moment.

The face of the leading industrial and commercial officials changed from solemn to embarrassed, and finally turned completely red.

He personally led a group of people to take a tour of the warehouse. The goods inside were neatly categorized and kept clean.

He even personally pried open several boxes, and the goods inside were exactly the same as the samples displayed at the entrance; he couldn't find any fault with them at all.

He felt a burning sensation on his cheeks, as if he had been slapped a few times in public.

He cleared his throat, walked to the shop entrance, and, facing the crowd that had completely sided with Xiushan Industry, announced somewhat stiffly in a loud voice:

"Well...after on-site inspection, the goods sold by Xiushan Industry have complete documentation and meet relevant national regulations. The previous complaints from the public...are untrue."

After saying that, he wanted to lead his men and slink away from this troublesome place as quickly as possible.

"Comrade, please wait a moment."

Lin Xiulan called out to them.

The industrial and commercial official stiffened, turned around, and asked somewhat impatiently, "What else is there?"

Lin Xiulan wore a polite smile, showing no sign of the tension she had just experienced after the ordeal.

"It's nothing serious. I just wanted to thank the comrades in front of everyone for their conscientiousness, impartiality, and for clearing the name of Xiushan Industry."

She then turned to the surrounding merchants and neighbors, her voice now carrying an added air of confidence and poise.

"In addition, I would like to thank all the neighbors and business owners who came today and were willing to bear witness for us."

She raised her voice and solemnly announced:

"To thank everyone for their support and to celebrate the grand opening of Xiushan Industrial, I'm announcing that today! Every customer who places an order with Xiushan Industrial today will receive a 10% discount on their first order!"

"Even if it's just us at Xiushan Industrial, it's just a small token of our appreciation for the opening, hoping for good luck!"

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent for a moment, then erupted into uproar.

Immediately following was an uncontrollable excitement and restlessness!

"A 10% discount? Really? Mr. Lin, do you mean it?"

"This proprietress is so generous! Not only are her products excellent, but she's also incredibly honest in her business dealings! She's a wonderful friend!"

The two small business owners who had previously believed the rumors and backed out were now filled with regret and hurriedly squeezed forward with fawning smiles.

"Boss Lin, Boss Lin! It's a misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding! We still need that order! We need it now! Right now!"

The restaurant owner was even more direct. He patted his chest and shouted, "Boss Lin, give me fifty catties each of your wood ear mushrooms and hazel mushrooms! Just for you, I, Old Wang, trust you!"

Another dried goods store owner was so impressed by the excellent quality and the real discounts that he placed a large order for 200 kilograms on the spot.

What could have been a fatal crisis was transformed into a remarkably effective product launch event thanks to Lin Xiulan's methodical and meticulous approach.

After the business administration officials left, the Xiushan Industrial store was filled with jubilation.

Monkey Three and Fatty were busy taking orders, moving goods, and doing accounts. They were so busy that their feet barely touched the ground, but everyone's face was beaming with excitement.

Lin Xiulan did not completely relax. She carefully checked the three new contracts she had signed before handing them to Chen Meili beside her.

"Meili, thank you for your hard work. Please file all the contracts."

"Okay, Sister Lan."

Chen Meili took the contract and then began to sort through the receipts and inspection records left by the business administration personnel.

She was extremely meticulous in her work, smoothing out and aligning each sheet of paper, and carefully categorizing and clipping them together.

Just then, she suddenly exclaimed "Eh!"

She pulled a small, crumpled note from between a stack of inspection records.

It looks like it was accidentally left behind by the people who were checking it earlier.

Without much thought, Chen Meili casually unfolded and smoothed the paper, then put it into the pile of waste paper for unified disposal.

But when she unfolded the crumpled note, she froze.

Above, a phone number was scribbled on with a ballpoint pen.

Below that number, four words were clearly written.

—Instructions from General Manager Wei.