The atmosphere is tense, the person behind the scenes comes forward!

The scene instantly devolved into chaos.

Workers excitedly cheered as they dropped their tools.

"Holy moly, there's such a good thing as this? I've wanted a physical exam for ages!"

"Move aside, let me get my physical first! I've been feeling dizzy lately, like I have cancer."

"As if you're the only one feeling unwell! Everyone's the same, just get in line honestly."

Lin Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue as he watched the scene unfold.

He then looked at the Factory's interior: three words described it—dirty, messy, and poor. The air was filled with a pungent, unpleasant chemical smell.

To cooperate with the work, the two accompanying doctors immediately found a spot and sat down.

The workers were also quite sensible, bringing over tables to facilitate their work.

Everyone orderly lined up, never even considering that this group of people might be fake.

After all, the doctors were real doctors; their attire, medical equipment, and demeanor all made the workers believe them implicitly.

Taking this opportunity, Lin Yuan and Team Chen, along with the Photographer, pretended to casually look around nearby.

At the very end of the Factory was a huge pool, and the source of the stench emanated from there.

There was also a large circular drum above it, still operating even without workers present, and the sound of flowing water could be heard from time to time.

Team Chen and Lin Yuan exchanged glances, saying nothing, but both tacitly walked towards the pool.

Normally, the Factory would never allow strangers to approach.

But now, everyone was chatting animatedly, and no one paid them any attention.

No one noticed Lin Yuan until he reached the pool.

However, when they saw that the water in the pool was not from a sewage outlet, Team Chen was stunned on the spot.

He asked with a surprised look, "What's going on? The smell is similar, but why is the color wrong? Is this not the source of the sewage discharge?"

Lin Yuan looked at the surrounding production equipment and the large number of chemical packaging bags piled in the corner, explaining calmly, "No, this is it!"

"Ah?" Team Chen was a bit confused and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Before, I wasn't very sure, but now, I'm almost 100% certain."

"Look at the product packaging bags over there; this Factory should be producing nitrogen fertilizer."

Hearing this, Team Chen focused his gaze, then nodded, "And then what?"

Lin Yuan continued to explain, "To produce nitrogen fertilizer, a mercury-containing catalyst must be used, so the mixed wastewater smells like rotten eggs."

"And when we previously tested the water at the sewage outlet, we detected certain substances like ammonium chloride and ammonium bicarbonate. Now that I think about it, they are precisely the chemical products needed to make nitrogen fertilizer."

"This pool we're seeing is just the final step in nitrogen fertilizer production, not the actual sewage outlet. The sewage outlet should be elsewhere."

After Lin Yuan's explanation, Team Chen suddenly understood and exclaimed in a deep voice, "According to what you're saying, it's basically certain that this is the source! Without further ado, I'll quickly call Director Yang."

But no sooner had he spoken.

Just as Team Chen pulled out his phone, ready to make the call.

A loud shout suddenly came from the Factory entrance: "What are you doing?! What are you all doing instead of working?!"

As soon as these words were uttered, they instantly attracted everyone's attention.

A Bald Man, covered in tattoos, appeared with a group of his subordinates, glaring fiercely at everyone, each holding a club.

The previously excited Factory instantly felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over it.

In a flash, they scattered like a swarm of bees, fearing they would be caught.

Bald Man seemed to enjoy being feared. He swaggered with his subordinates to the doctors.

He propped his stick on the table and asked contemptuously, "Where are you from? Who let you in? Where's the guard? What's he doing?"

Hearing this, the guard quickly stepped forward, forcing a bitter smile and explaining, "Brother Long, I'm here. They told me they were doctors sent by the Government for free public physical exams, so I let them in."

No sooner had he spoken.

Smack!~~

A crisp slap echoed throughout the entire Factory, making all the workers shrink their necks, not daring to look.

Bald Man fiercely grabbed the guard's collar and reprimanded him, "I told you to guard the gate, and this is how you guard it?!"

"Damn it, if you dare to let anyone in casually again, I'll break your legs!"

Despite suffering such a great humiliation, the guard had no thought of resistance. He quickly nodded and bowed, apologizing, "Understood, Brother Long, I won't dare again next time."

Hearing this, Bald Man disdainfully tossed the guard aside, then looked at the doctors and threatened, "Honestly, where are you from? If you don't explain yourselves clearly today, do you believe I'll make you leave on stretchers?"

Seeing Bald Man's ferocious glare, the two doctors instantly panicked.

They were just doctors who sat in offices treating patients; they had never experienced anything like this.

If Team Chen hadn't been present, they probably would have peed their pants from fright.

Bald Man saw that they weren't speaking and was about to order his subordinates to act.

Fortunately, at this moment, Team Chen shouted, "What are you doing?!"

He then strode over, "What are you doing? We kindly came to help you with physical exams, and you want to hit people? Call the police!!"

Hearing the words "call the police," Bald Man burst out laughing.

He replied with a mocking expression, "And who let this stray cat or dog in?"

"Call the police? Come on, I'm standing right here, waiting for you to call the police. Do it!"

After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation, as if genuinely daring Team Chen to call the police.

Seeing Bald Man's arrogant display, Team Chen's face was incredibly grim, and the netizens in the live stream were boiling.

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— [Holy crap, this guy is too arrogant, isn't he? He's not even afraid of the police? Looks like he has a big background, no wonder he dares to dump sewage into the Big Lake. This is screwed up, Lin Yuan and his team are only 5 people, they can't fight, and they can't run away, what to do!]

— [Why panic? Don't forget, this is a live stream. If Lin Yuan loses even one hair today, every single one of these guys will end up inside, pedaling sewing machines.]

— [This boss looks like he's specifically in charge of the place, with connections in both the legal and illegal worlds. This is tough. I'm not worried about them running; I'm just worried Lin Yuan will get beaten. If he gets beaten, who will live stream for us?]

— [They can only pray for good fortune. This place is too remote. Even if they call the police, it'll be too late, not to mention Team Chen himself is a police officer. This is an eye-opener; it's the first time I've seen a mouse acting tough in front of a cat.]

Seeing Team Chen standing still, Bald Man laughed wildly, "What's wrong? Scared? I gave you a chance, and you're useless!"

"Let me tell you the truth, even if you call the police, it's useless. Today, even if the King of Heaven came, he wouldn't be able to save you!"

With that, he raised his right hand and waved it forward.

His subordinates immediately understood, each grabbing their weapons, ready to act.

Just at this critical moment.

Suddenly!

A loud shout came from the entrance again: "Don't move! Police!"

Swish, swish, swish~~~

This Factory was truly lively today.

People kept arriving, one after another.

A large number of police officers quickly poured in through the entrance, immediately surrounding the hooligans who were about to act.

Following closely, Director Yang walked in with a serious expression, his gaze finally settling on Lin Yuan and Team Chen: "How is it? Have you found out?"

Team Chen nodded heavily: "We found out!"

As soon as these words were uttered.

Bald Man's pupils suddenly constricted, and his face changed dramatically.

Even if he was an idiot, he could tell that Team Chen and the police knew each other, combined with the few words they had just exchanged.

He immediately guessed Team Chen's identity, and his heart sank.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the scene became very subtle.

All the workers fearfully cowered to one side.

Bald Man laughed hollowly, "Friend... is there some misunderstanding?"

Team Chen glanced at him and replied righteously, "Who's your friend?"

"No..." Bald Man tiptoed over to Director Yang and whispered, "Leader, can we talk in private?"

Director Yang frowned upon hearing this: "Just say whatever you have to say directly."

"Uh, well... this is like flushing the Dragon King's temple with water; it's not that serious."

After saying that, he took out a cigarette from his pocket and offered it.

Director Yang merely glanced at it indifferently, making no move to take it.

Bald Man awkwardly retracted the cigarette, smiling sheepishly, "I'm just working for someone else. The owner of this Factory also has connections. Let's talk things out nicely. If it really escalates to that point, it'll be embarrassing for everyone, won't it?"

Hearing this, Director Yang was directly amused.

"Oh? Connections? What kind of connections? Is your boss a high-ranking city official?"

Bald Man looked startled, quickly waved his hands, and laughed dryly, "That's definitely not it. How about this, you wait while I make a call, just for a moment, okay?"

As soon as these words were uttered, Director Yang's heart stirred.

He guessed that Bald Man was probably calling for backup.

He knew how significant this matter was.

It wasn't just about the chemical Factory arbitrarily discharging sewage; it was also harming the entire population of West Sea City.

Even if the Factory owner had someone behind him, it still wouldn't be enough.

Taking this opportunity to lure out the key figures behind him and then catch them all in one fell swoop, wouldn't that be exactly what he wanted?

After understanding this, he immediately nodded: "Alright, I'll wait a few minutes for you."

Seeing this, Bald Man's face lit up, and he quickly pulled out his phone to make a call.

Soon, the call was connected. Bald Man's tone became extremely respectful and subservient. After chatting for a few minutes, he looked at Director Yang and said with a smile, "Wait a moment longer; someone will call you."

Hearing this, Director Yang's expression changed slightly, a hint of surprise on his face.

Someone calling him?

Judging by his tone, the person he was looking for seemed to hold a position no lower than his own?

This made Director Yang, who was originally full of confidence, feel a sudden jolt in his heart.

As expected!

In less than two minutes.

Director Yang's phone rang.

Looking at the unfamiliar number on the screen, he answered the call with a puzzled expression.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Hey, is this Director Yang? I'm Ke Jian. We even had dinner together at a celebration last year. Do you remember?"

Hearing this, Director Yang's face darkened, his expression a little grim.

Ke Jian!! He wasn't familiar with that name, but he clearly remembered a leader named Ke from a dinner last year!

No wonder Bald Man was so arrogant.