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I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week (Web Novel) - Chapter 3878: Investigating the Pollution Incident
Chapter 3878: Investigating the Pollution Incident
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As Lin Yi finished speaking, the studio fell completely silent.Not only Zhou Li and Ma Jun, but everyone else busy elsewhere turned to look at Lin Yi.
That phrase, "the meaning of existence," was deafening and shocking.
After years of struggling in society, their edges had been worn smooth, seemingly having forgotten the passionate enthusiasm they had when they first started working.
For a brief moment, their passion was ignited.
"Film it as Lin Yi said," said Feng Chengrong from afar.
"Then let’s do it this way!" Zhou Li said, "We need to toughen up too."
"Then it’s settled, we will film this to the end, can’t quit halfway!" Ma Jun said, putting down his phone.
"Let’s get started!" Zhou Li leaned forward and began to introduce the situation at the pharmaceutical factory:
"The situation at the pharmaceutical factory is quite special. Their discharged wastewater flows into a hidden small river ditch, and then through nearby farmland, accumulating over the years. The surrounding land can’t grow anything anymore."
"Didn’t the villagers report it?"
"They did report it, but it was useless," Zhou Li said:
"After people from the relevant departments went, they would process the wastewater a bit, and the sampled wastewater would all pass the test."
"Quite a few tricks up their sleeves," Lin Yi said:
"The odor of the wastewater is so strong, don’t the relevant department people know?"
"They know, but the company people explained that it was just a strong smell that would dissipate after volatilization."
"And then what? What measures did the relevant department take? Fines?"
"There were fines, but the amounts weren’t large. To quote a popular phrase now, it’s like fining oneself three cups; it didn’t hurt them at all, so they fined casually."
"It seems the water here runs deeper than we imagined," Lin Yi murmured.
"That’s why I hesitated. If this subject wasn’t interesting, I wouldn’t have brought it up," Zhou Li said.
"Then let’s investigate first, find the evidence ourselves, and then submit all the evidence."
"Submitting it might not work either," Ma Jun said, propping his head with one hand:
"Issuing pain-free fines won’t stop them from continuing."
"If we only talk about wastewater discharge, it’s definitely not enough. We should start from the consequences."
"Consequences?"
The two looked at Lin Yi, a bit puzzled.
"They’ve probably been discharging wastewater for more than just a day or two. We need to report on the impacts caused by the wastewater discharge over these years, list the economic losses in visible figures, and secondly, use the pressure of public opinion. Combine these two methods, and there should be no problem. If they don’t die, at least they’ll lose a layer of skin."
"That’s a good idea," Ma Jun nodded, "When should we start?"
"Tonight, we’ll start with secret filming, take samples of the wastewater, and then send them for examination and investigation. Above all, we can’t let outsiders know."
"Let’s prepare during the day and start at nightfall."
"Okay."
After discussing the general direction, the three began discussing the subsequent details with great enthusiasm.
On the other side, Feng Chengrong and Dong Xiao stood together, intermittently looking at Lin Yi while reviewing the script.
"This kid Lin Yi is really something, he’s livened up the atmosphere of our group."
"He has an energetic vibe that we don’t," Dong Xiao said:
"He’s a bit like my son, who turned six today, running around recklessly, not afraid of anything, daring to do anything."
"This is the catfish effect; our program will be full of life from now on."
"Indeed, this feeling is quite good."
Unknowingly, a day passed, with Lin Yi busy with the program recording, only having lunch with Zhao Jing at noon.
After work in the evening, Lin Yi and the other two worked overtime for a while, then found a place to eat, and afterward went to Shengxin Biological Pharmaceutical Factory.
Since it was in the suburbs, it was already past ten o’clock at night when they arrived.
The three parked outside, still able to see the lights in the factory and hear the rumbling of the machines.
Lin Yi rolled down the car window and smelled the air outside; although faint, there was indeed some odor.
After taking a look at the entrance, Lin Yi drove away, circling to the back of the factory.
About three kilometers away from the back door of the factory, Zhou Li asked her to stop the car.
"This is the place. Look at the small ditch outside."
"I’ll get out first to take a look."
Lin Yi got out of the car with the sampling box, standing by the small ditch, the pungent smell hitting him in the face.
"The smell is so strong, it’s almost like the Ganges River, with the periodic table of elements potentially complete here."
Ma Jun stood next to Lin Yi with portable equipment, looking around.
"Exactly, and this is about three kilometers away from the source. After dilution, the smell is still so strong. If it’s the source, imagine the situation."
Lin Yi nodded, "I’ll take the sample first, then we’ll go back."
"Okay."
Lin Yi opened the sampling box and extracted two water samples, storing them in the box.
"Sister Li, you just stay in the car. Brother Jun and I will collect water samples from other places for credibility."
"Getting the same salary, how can I just stay in the car?" Zhou Li said:
"You go to the source of the wastewater, I’ll drive in the opposite direction to see where exactly it flows. This will give us an understanding."
"Alright."
After arranging the follow-up tasks, Lin Yi and Ma Jun headed towards the source of the wastewater.
As they walked, Lin Yi observed the surroundings.
Not far away were fields, but the crops near the small river ditch did not grow well; the leaves were yellow, an obvious symptom of heavy metal pollution.
After walking about a kilometer, Lin Yi collected another water sample.
Upon reaching two kilometers, he collected another sample, preparing to take them back for testing.
"Who are you!"
Just after collecting the water samples, they heard someone shouting from a distance, holding a flashlight.
The two stopped their actions, with Lin Yi squinting at the person walking over from afar.
Wearing a security guard uniform, with a cigarette in his mouth, and holding a flashlight, he was most likely a security guard from the pharmaceutical factory but had the demeanor of a thug.
"Damn, have we been discovered?"
Ma Jun grabbed Lin Yi, ready to leave.
"We haven’t reached the source yet; we can’t leave now."
Lin Yi stood still, waiting for the security guard to come over.
The security guard looked at Lin Yi with his flashlight, then at the box in his hand and the portable camera Ma Jun held.
"What are you doing! Filming here for what!"
"Just some random shots, shouldn’t bother you, right?"
"This is the territory under our pharmaceutical factory’s jurisdiction, no filming allowed. Hand me the box in your hand, and delete what you’ve recorded quickly, or we’ll take action!"
