Chapter 331: Du Fuseng's Tactics!

At this moment, Ji Shi Tang was in utter chaos.

The medicine cabinet was pulled open, and the drawers holding various medicinal materials were tossed into disarray; precious Ginseng and lingzhi were carelessly thrown onto the ground, some even crushed underfoot.

A dozen men in blue uniforms were swiftly shoving the medicinal materials from the shelves into black plastic bags, their movements rough and utterly indifferent to the items' value.

Hua Lao, sweating profusely with anxiety, blocked a uniformed man moving the medicine cabinet, his face full of pleading.

"Comrade, comrade! Please have mercy! These medicinal materials are carefully selected fine medicines, absolutely not counterfeit or substandard; you cannot seal them like this!"

He has practiced Traditional Chinese Medicine for decades, and Ji Shi Tang is like his child; seeing it so desecrated now feels like a knife cutting his heart.

Beside him, Hua Yingying's eyes were also reddened.

"Uncle, Ji Shi Tang has been open for so long without any issues; the neighboring residents can attest, have you made a mistake?"

But these men were unmoved by the grandfather and grandson's pleas; the bearded leader impatiently pushed Hua Lao aside.

"We are acting on orders from above! Someone reported that the medicines Ji Shi Tang wholesales are counterfeit and substandard; to ensure the public's medication safety, Jiangnan Food Safety Administration must take all the drugs back for inspection!"

"Impossible!"

Hua Lao, angry to the point of trembling, pointed at the medicines filling the room and said,

"These medicinal materials were personally sourced from the origins, each batch strictly screened; how could they be counterfeit? If you don't believe, you can inspect them on the spot—I am willing to cooperate!"

"Inspect on the spot? We don't have that leisure time!"

The bearded man rolled his eyes, his tone even more overbearing.

"The higher-ups said all must be taken back to the bureau for unified inspection; until results are out, Ji Shi Tang must be sealed and prohibited from operating!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand; several uniformed men immediately produced seals, ready to affix them to Ji Shi Tang's main door.

Hua Lao, seeing this, rushed to intervene, but two uniformed men held him down tightly, rendering him immobile.

"You can't do this! It's robbery!"

Hua Lao, enraged, his face flushed and neck thickened, roared loudly.

Hua Yingying also tried to step forward to help, but another uniformed man blocked her, pushing her aside.

She staggered a few steps, nearly falling.

At that moment, a harsh car brake screech rang from outside.

Immediately after, several official vehicles stopped at Ji Shi Tang's entrance.

The doors opened, and four or five men in black uniforms, exuding a fierce aura, walked in.

Leading them was a slightly plump middle-aged man; he scanned the chaotic Ji Shi Tang, frowned, and spoke loudly.

"Who is the person in charge here?"

Hua Lao heard the voice and, struggling, said,

"I am! I am the person in charge of Ji Shi Tang!"

The middle-aged man stepped before Hua Lao, pulled a work badge from his pocket, and waved it.

"We are from the Jiangcheng Industry and Commerce Bureau; after receiving a report, we suspect Ji Shi Tang of improper business activities. We are now legally sealing your medical hall, and the responsible parties must come with us to the bureau for investigation!"

"Improper business?"

Hua Lao was stunned, then retorted,

"Ji Shi Tang has always operated legally with complete procedures; how could it be improper? Have you made a mistake?"

"A mistake?"

The middle-aged man let out a cold laugh.

"Whether there's a mistake or not, you'll find out when you come with us for investigation! Now, please cooperate and come with us!"

As he said, two Industry and Commerce Bureau staff behind him stepped forward, attempting to lift Hua Lao.

Hua Lao struggled, refusing to go, shouting,

"This is false accusation! I want to see your superior!"

But the staff ignored his resistance, forcibly gripping his arm to drag him out.

Hua Yingying, frantic, tried to rush forward, shouting,

"Grandpa! Let go of my grandpa!"

But before she could take a few steps, she was blocked by Food Safety Administration personnel.

Amid the chaos, engine revs sounded again from outside.

Another set of official vehicles stopped at the entrance, and several men and women in taxation uniforms entered.

A middle-aged woman entered the room, her voice cold as she said,

"We are from the Jiangcheng Taxation Bureau; we suspect Ji Shi Tang of serious tax evasion. The responsible parties must immediately cooperate and present tax statements for the past three years!"

"What? Tax evasion?"

Hua Lao was completely bewildered, his whole body trembling with anger.

"Ji Shi Tang pays taxes on time every month; we've never evaded taxes! You are colluding to frame us!"

In just a few minutes, the Food Safety Administration, Industry and Commerce Bureau, and Taxation Bureau arrived one after another.

Each carried sealing and investigation orders; any observant person could see this was a deliberate targeting of Ji Shi Tang.

Hua Yingying turned pale with fear, clutching Hua Lao's hem tightly.

"Grandpa, have you managed to contact Brother Jiang Feng yet? This is really a big trouble! So many departments are causing trouble; what should we do?"

Hua Lao's brows were tightly knit; he had just called Jiang Feng, but Jiang Feng hadn't arrived yet, and his heart raced like ants on a hot pan.

At that moment, a lazy voice came from not far away.

"Yo, so many people coming to our Ji Shi Tang, that's quite amusing. Looks like the figures behind you aren't simple!"

Everyone, hearing that, turned their heads to look.

There stood Jiang Feng and Shen Junyao side by side at the Ji Shi Tang entrance, Jiang Feng's hands in his pockets, a faint hint of mockery on his face.

Jiang Feng! You finally made it!

Hua Lao saw Jiang Feng, as if he had seen a savior, immediately broke free from the staff's grip, hurried up to Jiang Feng, and said in an urgent tone.

Jiang Feng, take a look quickly! They're going too far!

Hua Lao pointed at the medicine cabinet tossed into chaos and the herbs on the ground, and recounted the events of this morning to Jiang Feng in full detail.

After finishing, he couldn't help but lean closer, his face uneasy, and said.

It's not just these three departments; every department that Ji Shi Tang is involved with—today, as many as a dozen or more showed up, all saying we have a problem. Jiang Feng, did you offend some big figure outside? Otherwise, how could so many people unite against us?

Shen Junyao, standing nearby, immediately spoke up.

It must be Du Fusheng pulling the strings! No one else would target you like this!

His father is the Governor of Jiangnan Province; the entire Jiangnan Province's official system has to obey him, and only he could mobilize so many departments at once to cause trouble! Jiang Feng, he must have been shortchanged last night and is now deliberately taking revenge on you!

Shen Junyao grew increasingly angry as she spoke, and immediately reached for her phone.

I'll call Lu Zhengming right now! After all, this matter was caused by him! He has to take responsibility for resolving it!

But just as Shen Junyao's finger was about to touch the phone screen, Jiang Feng gently shook his head, his tone utterly calm.

No need, Lu Zhengming won't intervene in this matter.

Shen Junyao was stunned, looking at Jiang Feng with puzzlement.

Why? Could it be that, to curry favor with the Du Family, he no longer distinguishes right from wrong?

Jiang Feng gave no explanation, merely fixing a cold stare on the staff still moving the herbs, a dangerous smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Planning to sabotage his shop?

Then let's see just how ruthless Du Fusheng's methods are!