I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

On a rainy morning, the air was thick with the scent of earth and wet leaves. Fu Siyuan stood in front of a dilapidated apartment building, his gaze determined and sharp, like a cheetah hunting for prey. In his hand, he clutched a crumpled slip of paper bearing an address and a name—his only clue, and the key to uncovering the tainted vaccine case.

Fu Siyuan took a deep breath, adjusted his glasses, and made sure all his equipment was in place. His steps were firm and swift, as he crossed the wet street toward the main entrance of the apartment building. The rain formed small puddles on the ground, reflecting his determined figure.

The interior of the apartment building was dim and cramped, the paint peeling off the walls, revealing the bricks underneath. Fu Siyuan climbed the stairs carefully, each step making a creaking sound. He reached the target floor and found the room number.

He knocked gently on the door, his heartbeat accelerating in his chest. The door slowly opened, and a middle-aged man appeared at the door, his eyes filled with vigilance and suspicion. Fu Siyuan quickly stated his identity and purpose, his voice calm and powerful.

"I'm reporter Fu Siyuan, and I'm investigating some issues with problematic vaccines. I heard you've visited some children who've been vaccinated, and I'd like to talk to you."

A flash of panic flashed across the man's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He hesitated for a moment, but finally let Fu Siyuan into the house.

The room was simply furnished, and the air was filled with a faint smell of tobacco. Fu Siyuan sat on the sofa, observing the man's every move with sharp eyes. The man took out a USB flash drive from a drawer and handed it to Fu Siyuan.

"Here are some data I collected during my return visit. I don't know what these data mean, but I think they are important."

Fu Siyuan took the USB drive, a strong premonition welling up in his heart. He quickly inserted the USB drive into his laptop, and the data displayed on the screen made his brows furrow. The data detailed the various reactions of the children after the vaccination, as well as some unknown experimental processes.

Data showed that these children experienced varying degrees of discomfort after being vaccinated, and some even developed serious health problems. Even more shocking was that these vaccines were secretly conducted on human subjects without the consent of their parents.

Fu Siyuan was filled with anger and shock. He knew that this data was enough to prove that the pharmaceutical company was conducting illegal human experiments. He quickly backed up the data and returned the USB drive to the man.

"This data is very important and I will make sure it is used appropriately. Thank you for your courage and help."

The man nodded, a flicker of relief in his eyes. Fu Siyuan stood up and prepared to leave. He knew he had to get this data to Zhang Wanqing and Li Wei as soon as possible. They needed to work together to develop a plan of action for the next step.

Fu Siyuan walked out of the apartment building, the sun shining on his face, but his heart was extremely heavy. He called Zhang Wanqing, told her his findings, and asked her to analyze the data as soon as possible so that they could work together to expose the pharmaceutical factory's crimes.

As night fell, the city's neon lights seemed especially hazy in the drizzling rain. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei sat in a small office, their faces solemn under the dim light. Various documents and a laptop lay scattered on the table, the screen displaying experimental data received from Fu Siyuan.

Zhang Wanqing's fingers tapped lightly on the table, her eyes switching back and forth between the data and the financial statements, trying to find the connection between the two. Fu Siyuan's brow furrowed, his eyes fixed on the lines of code on the screen, trying to find more clues. Li Wei quietly observed them from the side, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that this data was their most powerful weapon.

"If these data were released, it would be enough to cause a sensation." Fu Siyuan's voice broke the silence. There was a hint of fatigue in his eyes, but more of determination.

"But we can't act rashly." Zhang Wanqing's voice was calm and firm. "The pharmaceutical company's power structure is complex and intricate. Once we act, we must strike with absolute certainty."

Li Wei nodded, his fingers gently stroking the tabletop, as if feeling the weight of the data. "We must be careful not to let these children and their families suffer any more harm."

The three of them fell silent, all pondering the same question: how to make this data public while ensuring everyone's safety.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door. Li Wei quickly stood up, cautiously walked to the door, and looked through the peephole. Standing outside was a man in a black windbreaker, his face filled with anxiety.

Li Wei opened the door and the man quickly entered. His eyes swept between the three people and finally fixed on Li Wei's face. "I have important news about the pharmaceutical factory."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan quickly gathered around. The man pulled an SD card from his pocket and handed it to Li Wei. "It contains some internal videos from the pharmaceutical factory. I stole them at the risk of my life."

Li Wei took the SD card, his heart skipping a beat. He quickly inserted it into his computer, and a blurry video appeared on the screen. In the video, men in white coats were operating various instruments. On beds nearby lay children, their faces etched with pain.

The three of them turned pale instantly. They all knew that these videos were irrefutable evidence. Not only was the pharmaceutical company conducting illegal human experiments, but it was also involved in child abuse.

"We must act immediately." There was a slight tremor in Zhang Wanqing's voice, but her eyes were firm.

"But we can't be reckless." Fu Siyuan's voice was calm, his eyes switching back and forth between the video and the data. "We need a plan."

Li Wei nodded and said, "Let's split up. Zhang Wanqing, you contact the media and make the data and videos public. Fu Siyuan, you and I will come together and seek legal aid to fight for the rights of these children."

As night fell, the city's neon lights blurred in the drizzling rain. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei each took their own actions, their figures disappearing into the night like three bombs about to explode, waiting for the moment to come. They knew that this battle had just begun.

Zhang Wanqing sat at her computer, her fingers tapping away rapidly. She was organizing the information she'd received from the pharmaceutical company's finance department and the experimental data provided by Fu Siyuan, preparing to send them to several prominent media outlets. A determined glint shone in her eyes; she knew that if this information were exposed, it would cause a storm.

Her finger paused on the send button and she took a deep breath. She knew that once she pressed that button, there would be no turning back. She closed her eyes, the helpless eyes of the children and the desperate faces of the parents flashing through her mind. She opened her eyes and firmly pressed the send button.

The email was sent successfully. Zhang Wanqing stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the night. She knew she had just ignited a powder keg, and this powder keg would explode, exposing the pharmaceutical company's crimes to the world.