boyutpedia Chapter 14 The Shame of the Villain at the Temple Beach Inspection
Chapter 14 The Shame of the Villain at the Temple Beach Inspection
Chapter 14 The Shame of the Villain at the Temple Beach Inspection
I. A Crowd Gathers to Watch the Storm Rise
Three days later, the area in front of the Tortoise Temple was bustling with activity and filled with noise.
Villagers and merchants from the surrounding area had already filled the entire open mudflat early in the morning.
A cacophony of voices rose and fell, all eyes fixed on the center of the field.
Some people placed bets in hushed tones, while others watched with amusement, waiting to see the Su family make a fool of themselves.
Su Wanjing stood beside Chen Shanhe, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her mind uneasy.
His knuckles had turned slightly white from excessive force, revealing a hint of tension.
She looked up at the dense crowd, her eyes filled with unease.
"With so many people here today, if anything goes wrong, we'll never be able to recover."
"The Wu family will definitely seize the opportunity to completely crush us."
Chen Shanhe turned his head to look at her, his expression calm and composed, his tone steady and powerful.
"Don't worry, the facts are there, and no one can hide them."
"Wu Yanchou's plan is destined to fail."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a violent commotion erupted from the outer edge of the crowd.
Wu Yanchou, along with Wu Xinggui and several of his men, swaggered into the arena.
Wu Yanchou stood with his hands behind his back, a mocking smile on his face.
When his gaze swept over Chen Shanhe, it was full of disdain and contempt.
"Chen Shanhe, I thought you didn't dare to come."
"Today I'll see how you turn a wasteland into a treasure trove."
Wu Xinggui followed behind, arrogant and smug, joining in the commotion.
"That's right, let's get started already, don't let everyone wait in vain."
"I think you're just stalling for time because you don't have anything to show for it."
The surrounding villagers all turned to look, and the atmosphere at the scene instantly became tense.
Wu Yanqiu deliberately found the most conspicuous spot to stand.
With his arms crossed, he looked on with amusement, waiting for Chen Shanhe to make a fool of himself in public.
Seeing this, Su Wanjing's heart tightened even more, and she subconsciously moved closer to Chen Shanhe.
Chen Shanhe gently patted her arm, signaling her to relax.
He strode to the center of the mudflat, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire area, his expression calm and composed.
He showed no signs of stage fright or panic; instead, he exuded a calm and commanding aura.
All eyes in the room instantly focused on him alone.
II. The earth and water were so fresh they startled everyone.
Chen Shanhe bent down, grabbed a shovel, and dug hard into the mudflats in front of the temple.
The soil was slowly turned over, revealing a soft, dark, fertile, and well-aerated soil with no trace of pollution.
He raised his hand, scattered the fresh soil, and spoke loudly to the crowd.
"Please look, everyone. This is the soil of the tidal flats after restoration."
"Fertile and loose soil is the best soil for shellfish farming."
Several elderly farmers who had been cultivating the land for many years quickly squeezed forward to take a closer look.
"This soil is excellent; it's even more fertile than the soil in my own fields."
"There's no sign of it being contaminated by waste at all; it's clearly a malicious rumor."
A gasp of amazement rippled through the crowd, and many people craned their necks to get a closer look.
Upon seeing this, Wu Yanchou snorted coldly, his face instantly darkening.
Chen Shanhe put down the shovel, turned around and walked straight towards the source of the Hailuotan water source.
He gestured to his attendant to bring a wooden bucket, and immediately scooped up a bucket of clean water.
The water is crystal clear, with no turbidity visible at the bottom, and has no odor whatsoever.
"This is the seepage water source of Hailuotan. I'd like to show you something else."
His attendants poured all the fresh fish and shrimp that had been prepared in advance into the water.
The fish and shrimp dispersed instantly upon entering the water, swimming nimbly and lively, showing no signs of poisoning or lethargy.
Some fish and shrimp even dive directly to the bottom of the water and begin to forage freely.
The entire audience erupted in cheers and exclamations of amazement that echoed throughout the room.
"They're really lively and energetic; the water source isn't poisonous at all!"
"Dr. Chen is amazing! He really saved the entire mudflat!"
"They even preserved the feng shui of the Divine Turtle Temple; that's truly an incredible feat."
"All those rumors were complete lies and utter nonsense!"
Praises rose and fell, echoing throughout the entire mudflat area.
The villagers' gazes toward Chen Shanhe completely transformed into one of admiration and trust.
Su Wanjing's body, which had been tense for a long time, finally relaxed, and her eyes were slightly red.
All the grievances and anxieties that had accumulated over the past few days vanished at this moment.
The mockery on Wu Yanchou's face vanished instantly, replaced by embarrassment and anger.
He stared intently at the fish and shrimp swimming on the surface of the water, his jaw clenched and his face ashen.
They were originally looking forward to seeing Chen Shanhe make a fool of himself, but unexpectedly, the other party actually repaired the mudflats.
Wu Xinggui, who was beside him, also panicked and subconsciously shrank back.
Wu Yanchou glared at him fiercely, a more vicious thought already forming in his mind.
3. Their evil deeds were exposed, and they fled in a sorry state.
Wu Yanchou stepped forward, pointed at Chen Shanhe, and shouted sternly.
"You dare to falsify information and deceive the villagers! The soil and water sources were changed beforehand!"
"How could a doctor from out of town like you possibly repair the entire mudflat in half a day!"
Chen Shanhe looked at him, his eyes cold, but his tone remained calm.
"Fake? I have simple water quality test results here, you can take a look for yourself."
He took out a receipt from his pocket, held it high, and displayed it to everyone.
"It is clearly stated above that the water source is non-toxic and the soil quality fully meets the standards."
"If you don't believe me, you can take a sample on the spot and test it again."
"But Mr. Wu, why are you so interested in this mudflat?"
Wu Yanchou's expression changed drastically, and he was speechless for a moment, unable to refute her.
He never expected that Chen Shanhe would have prepared the testing documents in advance.
Chen Shanhe pressed forward relentlessly, his clear voice carrying throughout every corner of the venue.
"You secretly sent people to dump industrial waste into Hailuo Beach and cut off the irrigation pipes."
"Are you spreading rumors everywhere, slandering me and the Su family, thinking nobody knows?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Xinggui trembled and instinctively shrank back in fright.
In his panicked state, he almost bumped into the villagers who were watching behind him.
A villager immediately stepped forward from the crowd, holding evidence and testifying loudly.
"I personally witnessed Wu Xinggui leading people to commit crimes on the mudflats that night!"
"They carried black waste bags and didn't leave until late at night!"
"I also memorized their build and the vehicle; I'm absolutely certain I won't mistake them!"
All eyes turned to Wu Xinggui, their eyes filled with contempt and anger.
"So it was the Wu family who did this; they're incredibly malicious!"
"They deliberately destroyed the mudflats and spread rumors to harm people; it's utterly lawless!"
Wu Xinggui's face was ashen, and he stammered, unable to offer any explanation.
He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word, revealing his guilty conscience.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless and that he was being pointed at and gossiped about by everyone, Wu Yanchou lost all face.
He glared at Wu Xinggui fiercely, then turned and tried to flee in a panic.
The villagers immediately gathered around, and accusations and curses filled the air.
"Don't let them get away! We must give the mudflats and the Su family an explanation!"
Amidst the crowd's rebukes, the two members of the Wu family fled the Divine Turtle Temple in a disheveled state.
They didn't even have the courage to turn around; they looked utterly shameful and lost all face.
IV. Rising Fame Leads to a New Path
The commotion subsided, and the villagers surrounded Chen Shanhe, praising him repeatedly.
Local gentry and local officials also stepped forward to greet and befriend them.
Chen Shanhe became famous overnight, won the hearts of the people, and his prestige in the local area increased dramatically.
The Su family's tidal flat aquaculture business was thus firmly established and faced no further obstacles.
Su Wanjing stood aside, looking at Chen Shanhe in the center of the crowd with admiration in her eyes.
That afternoon, Chen Shanhe, accompanied by Su Wanjing, went to the town.
Mayor Wang Feihu was already waiting at the entrance of the town government, looking respectful and polite.
"Dr. Chen, I have already heard about what happened today, and it is truly gratifying."
Chen Shanhe cupped his hands in acknowledgment, his tone calm and humble.
"Mayor Wang, you flatter me. I'm just stating the facts."
Wang Feihu smiled and nodded, his expression then turning earnest.
"Today I will take you two to the Wang family's old residence in the city."
"My mother suffers from chronic bronchitis and asthma, and I will have to trouble Dr. Chen to treat her."
Chen Shanhe nodded slightly and readily agreed.
"Since you have agreed, I will do my best."
Su Wanjing followed beside the two, her heart filled with anticipation and joy.
The car slowly drove away from the town and steadily headed towards the city.
None of them had anticipated this trip to the Wang family's old residence.
Unexpectedly, this led to another significant opportunity and controversy.
More challenging problems and newer tests are quietly waiting ahead.