Returning to my hometown to inherit three mountains: Don't stop me from raising pigs

Chapter 497: Deputy Mayor Wu's Request for Help

During these few days, Gu Chang spent almost all his time browsing various news on the Internet.

He originally planned to enter the edible oil industry and invest in the construction of an edible oil processing plant in Dayizi Town, but a series of recent events made this plan impossible to realize.

However, the problem goes far beyond this. As factory construction is hindered, a series of more serious and far-reaching impacts begin to emerge.

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It was a sunny morning. Gu Chang finished his breakfast happily and was about to start a new day's work when his cell phone suddenly rang.

"I'm Deputy Mayor Wu, Xiao Gu, sorry to bother you so early." A slightly tired voice came from the other end of the line.

When Gu Chang heard this, his heart suddenly tightened, knowing that something important must have happened. He quickly responded, "Hello, Mayor Wu, you are too polite. What can I do for you?"

Deputy Mayor Wu said in a serious tone: "Xiao Gu, this year's peanut and soybean sales problem may be much more serious than what we discussed before!"

Gu Chang was shocked and immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. He asked nervously, "Mayor Wu, what's going on?"

Deputy Mayor Wu sighed and continued, "You should have seen the news about the cooking oil incident, right?"

Gu Chang nodded and replied, "Yes, I saw it. There are related reports everywhere on the Internet now, it's hard not to notice it."

"Then you should also know that the reputation of domestic cooking oil brands has completely collapsed, and sales have plummeted, almost reaching a historical low!"

"I have to tell you a secret. A national investigation is about to begin!"

On the other end of the phone, Deputy Mayor Wu said.

"Ah? Things have gotten so serious!" Gu Chang was a little surprised. Even the country was going to take action!

"Yes, some public opinions on the Internet are very unfriendly to the reputation of domestic cooking oil. Some people in the government suspect that someone has ulterior motives and is trying to stir up trouble!" said Deputy Mayor Wu.

"If there really are such people, what is their purpose? Is it just to discredit domestic cooking oil?" Gu Chang asked puzzledly.

"We are still unclear about this issue, but what is certain is that this matter has attracted the country's high attention. Once the results of the investigation come out, no matter who it is, they will receive the appropriate punishment," said Deputy Mayor Wu in a firm tone.

"You mean someone is stirring up trouble to achieve some purpose?"

Gu Chang frowned and looked at Deputy Mayor Wu with a serious expression.

There was a hint of worry and doubt in his eyes, and he seemed uneasy about the conspiracy behind it.

Deputy Mayor Wu nodded and answered firmly: "Yes, their target is domestic edible oil!"

After a moment of silence, Gu Chang asked again: "So is this 'Southern Grain and Oil Group' canned oil incident true or false?"

His expression was full of doubt and confusion, as if he was trying to figure out whether all this was just a misunderstanding or malicious hype.

Deputy Mayor Wu shook his head, saying that the authenticity of the incident could not be confirmed at present, but he continued: "But what is certain is that the public opinion on the Internet is very clear. Someone is obviously leading the trend and trying to discredit domestic cooking oil brands and profit from it!"

There was a gleam of anger in his eyes, expressing his strong indignation towards those who tried to destroy the domestic edible oil market.

Gu Chang was shocked and realized that things might be more complicated than he had imagined.

After careful consideration, he spoke cautiously: "Will any foreign edible oil brands get involved?" There was a hint of caution in his voice, as if he doubted this possibility.

"It's very likely!" said Deputy Mayor Wu!

Gu Chang understood it instantly. This was not surprising. To put it bluntly, it was called "kicking the dog when it's down"!

To put it more normally, it means "kill you while you're sick"!

Now that domestic edible oil is caught in turmoil, it is only normal for foreign capital to take the opportunity to compete for the market!

Deputy Mayor Wu continued: "The edible oil brands that had previously signed supply contracts have also been greatly affected, and their sales have been cut in half!"

"Don't even think about taking 30% more. I guess they can't even digest the amount originally agreed in the contract!"

Deputy Mayor Wu said helplessly: "We don't want to drive the company to death, so we can only find a solution ourselves!"

Gu Chang nodded to show his understanding!

"So, thank you, Xiao Gu, for helping me think of a solution!" Deputy Mayor Wu said helplessly!