Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 538: Chapter 536: Settling Affairs [3rd Update]

Upon hearing Qin Xunchang’s words, the reporters went wild!

This was a complete and open confrontation!

The test results from Lu Xiaobu indicated that all the spicy strips were substandard!

Yet, the test results from Qin Xunchang showed that all the spicy strips were up to standard!

Lu Xiaobu topped the Third Level Rich List, with a net worth of tens of billions!

While Qin Xunchang was 96th on the Second Level Rich List, with a fortune of fifteen billion!

Lu Xiaobu’s reputation and fame in the Heavenly Dynasty need no further mention!

But Qin Xunchang is also a frontrunner in the snack industry!

The same issue, yet these two came up with different conclusions!

Which of them is lying?!

”May I ask, Mr. Qin, are you implying that Lu Xiaobu is deliberately discrediting the current spicy strip industry to enter the market?!”

”Mr. Qin, can you clarify your statement?!”

”Mr. Qin, could you reveal some details about your last meeting?!”

”Mr. Qin, could you please explain in detail?!”

”...”

Countless reporters, faces full of urgency, bombarded him with questions one after another!

There is no small matter in food safety!

In this case, it’s not about sparing someone’s feelings or not!

Now that Lu Xiaobu and Qin Xunchang are at odds, whoever ends up lying is in for a grim outcome!

This is a battle wagering fortunes and lives!

”Sorry, we’re still investigating. The purpose of this press conference was merely to share with everyone what we know so far. As for follow-up information, we need to continue our investigation!”

”However, please rest assured, as a member of the Second Level Rich List and with Qin Group being a leader in the snack industry, especially in noodles and beans, we shall take full responsibility for this matter!”

After finishing, Qin Xunchang left the stage!

His statement was high-sounding but left all the reporters itching with curiosity!

Qin Xunchang was clearly teasing them!

They began to chase after Qin Xunchang, hoping he would provide an answer!

However, how could Qin Xunchang possibly respond, just brushing everyone off before getting into his car and speeding away!

...

Due to the impact of this press conference, the same afternoon saw public uproar!

As mentioned, there is no small matter in food safety.

Plus, since both sides are heavyweights, Lu Xiaobu’s influence in the media now seemed insufficient!

”Qin Xunchang’s Words Directly Point to Lu Xiaobu’s Unfair Competition”

”Lu Xiaobu or Qin Xunchang: Who is Lying?!”

”Which one of the two is fooling the world?! Who is joking with the health of the citizens?!”

”Rich List officials announce their involvement in the investigation”

”Food safety has become a means for businessmen to profit, disgraceful! Pathetic!”

”There must be an accounting for this matter”

...

Public opinion exploded!

”What?! Qin Xunchang’s investigation found no issues?!”

”Is that true?! Is Lu Xiaobu sensationalizing?!”

”Nonsense! I personally verified it before, what Lu Xiaobu said is true!”

”Who knows if you’re a paid shill?! Besides, even if you’re not, how can you prove that the one you got isn’t an exception?”

”I’m a shill your nextdoor neighbor curses!”

”I believe that Young Master Bu isn’t like that! He’s so kind-hearted, he wouldn’t joke about this!”

”Yes, I feel the same!”

”But would Qin Xunchang lie?! He’s on the Second Level Rich List and specializes in snacks, isn’t he more professional than Lu Xiaobu?!”

”Exactly! We must trust the professionals on this matter!”

”But regardless of who’s right and who’s wrong, I’m not going to eat spicy strips for now!”

”...”

The situation is exploding!

The whole society is shaken.

People from all walks of life are standing up!

News industry: ”This matter must be reported truthfully. No matter whose fault it is, everyone deserves an explanation. Whoever dares to fabricate or joke about this must be sternly punished!”

Education sector: ”Snacks like spicy strips often appear in the hands of students, this issue seriously threatens their safety, and a resolution is necessary!”

Food industry: ”There is no trivial matter in food safety. In this regard, no one’s face can be spared. This tarnishes our food industry! Qin Xunchang is not a conformist; what a great job speaking out the truth!”

Esports industry: ”We don’t make judgments, but we believe Young Master Bu is not that kind of person!”

Literature sector: ”We...”

...

For a time, the whole society has its eyes on this matter, and everyone is voicing their stance and showing their support.

Anyway, it’s a noisy quarrel, with everyone thinking they have the right on their side!

There’s no way around it, this time is not like before, with one side having an absolute advantage.

This time both parties have high social status and don’t seem like the type to joke about such matters.

Do you say Lu Xiaobu has good social credibility?

I’d say Qin Xunchang has high professionalism!

Do you say Lu Xiaobu is at the top of the Third Level Rich List?

Here’s my comeback: Qin Xunchang is on the Second Level Rich List!

Do you say Xiaobu wouldn’t do sneaky things?

Then let me ask you, would Qin Xunchang do them?!

...

Both sides are evenly matched, exchanging blows!

Even many TV shows and news segments focus on this issue.

Soon, the related departments took notice.

They swiftly conducted spot checks and tests on spicy strips on the market.

And the results came out fast!

”The current market compliance rate for spicy strips is 90 percent, meeting our country’s standards, with only a minority of products failing!”

With this news, public opinion exploded once again!

This is official news, more trustworthy than any speculation, more than any other news!

”Damn! A 90 percent compliance rate?!”

”Does that mean Qin Xunchang’s investigation was correct?! Is Lu Xiaobu lying?!”

”Bullshit! I tell you, I absolutely don’t believe Xiaobu would do such a thing, making jokes about food safety!”

”What does your disbelief matter? The fact is right before your eyes!”

”Exactly, don’t you trust official news?!”

”Right, surely official information is more trustworthy than Lu Xiaobu!”

”Could Lu Xiaobu be mistaken?! Maybe he encountered that 10 percent?!”

”Possible! It could be that!”

”A farce?!”

”Farce? This can’t be brushed off as a farce. This matter is unforgettable; there must be accountability!”

”Exactly, Lu Xiaobu, by joking with everyone in the market and especially about food safety, this is really not the end! There must be an explanation!”

”...”

The public’s anger is understandable.

You say it’s fine to joke about other issues, even if being deceived, people wouldn’t take it seriously!

But food safety is different, especially the safety of snacks widely popular among children and students—spicy strips. This issue is different!

This matter must be taken seriously.

Seriously to the ten thousandth degree!

Lu Xiaobu looks at the online news, and the corners of his mouth gradually start to curl up!

Good! Very good!