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Chapter 212 Strike the Enemy of Counterfeits and Inferior Goods

Fight against counterfeit and shoddy goods

Su Yunlan's face darkened, and her eyes, which were usually full of smiles, were now as cold as a star.

She pressed her lips together tightly, a surge of anger burning within her chest.

Counterfeit and shoddy goods are something she abhors most, regardless of the era.

“Yuhan, this is no small matter,” Su Yunlan’s voice carried a hint of coldness. “’Yunxi Honey’ is a brand we have worked hard to build, and we absolutely cannot let these parasites ruin it!”

Looking at her determined expression, Xiao Yuhan knew that this matter was of great significance to her.

He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yunlan, whatever you say, I'll do."

"We can't alert them," Su Yunlan pondered for a moment.

The two had reached an agreement and immediately began to take action.

Xiao Yuhan was responsible for secretly observing the market and collecting clues about counterfeit honey, while Su Yunlan stayed at the inn to analyze the situation and formulate countermeasures.

Over the next few days, Xiao Yuhan searched almost every market in town and finally discovered a suspicious clue.

In a corner of the town's east, a small vendor named Li the Counterfeiter was secretly selling counterfeit "Yunxi Honey."

This counterfeiter, Li, has shifty eyes and doesn't look like a good person at all.

The honey he sold had rough packaging and a cloudy color, making it completely different from genuine "Yunxi Honey".

However, due to its low price, it still attracted some customers who were looking for bargains.

Xiao Yuhan told Su Yunlan about the situation, and Su Yunlan, after listening,

"This forger Li is incredibly audacious!" Su Yunlan said coldly. "Yuhan, let's go find him!"

The two arrived at the market in the east of the town and found Li's counterfeit stall.

The counterfeiter, Li, sat in front of his stall, smugly attracting customers.

"Dear fellow villagers, don't miss out! Authentic 'Yunxi Honey,' affordable price, and honest service!"

Su Yunlan walked to the stall, picked up a jar of counterfeit honey, and examined it carefully.

"Boss, is this honey really 'Yunxi Honey'?" Su Yunlan's voice was calm, revealing no emotion.

The counterfeiter looked up at her, saw that she was dressed well, and assumed she was there to cause trouble, so his expression changed immediately.

"Of course it's 'Yunxi Honey,' the real deal!" Li, the counterfeiter, said defiantly. "I got this directly from the 'Yunxi Honey' workshop!"

Su Yunlan sneered and slammed the honey jar she was holding onto the stall.

"You're lying through your teeth!" Su Yunlan said sternly. "This honey of yours isn't 'Yunxi Honey' at all; it's a fake made with sugar water and artificial flavoring!"

The counterfeiter's face changed drastically, and he said angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? This is genuine 'Yunxi Honey,' don't make false accusations!"

"Whether it's slander or not, everyone knows the answer!" Su Yunlan looked around and said to the onlookers, "'Yunxi Honey' is golden in color, has a rich aroma, and a mellow taste. This fake honey, on the other hand, is cloudy in color, has a pungent smell, and tastes bland. Everyone can tell the difference with a little observation!"

After hearing Su Yunlan's words, the people picked up the honey from Li's counterfeit stall and examined it carefully.

As Su Yunlan had said, the quality of this honey was extremely poor.

"Oh, it was a fake! No wonder it was so cheap!"

"What a heartless businessman, selling fake honey!"

"Don't buy his honey, or you'll get scammed!"

The people accused Li of forgery, and the scene was chaotic.

Seeing that things were not going well, the forger Li hurriedly tried to pack up and run away.

"Trying to run?" Xiao Yu snorted coldly, grabbed Li the forger's arm, and held him firmly in place.

"What do you want to do? Are you trying to rob me in broad daylight?" Li, the counterfeiter, shouted defiantly but inwardly.

"Robbery?" Su Yunlan sneered. "We just want you to stop your fraudulent activities and clear 'Yunxi Honey's' name!"

"I don't know what you're talking about!" Li, the counterfeiter, vehemently denied. "The honey I sell comes from legitimate channels; I haven't counterfeited it!"

"You won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!" Su Yunlan said coldly. "Since you're so stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Hmph, no matter how good your honey is, I won't let you succeed!" Li, the counterfeiter, glared fiercely at Su Yunlan, like a venomous snake.

"It's none of your business. This market isn't yours. I'm selling my honey, what right do you have to tell me what to do?" the counterfeiter Li said arrogantly. "If you know what's good for you, get out of here, or don't blame me for being rude!"

"You're welcome?" Xiao Yu sneered, a cold glint in his eyes. "I'd like to see how you'll be impolite to us!"

The forger was intimidated by Xiao Yuhan's imposing manner, but he still forced himself to say, "Don't meddle in other people's business, or you'll get yourself into trouble!"

Seeing Li's arrogant and domineering manner, Su Yunlan's anger intensified.

She knew that this kind of person wouldn't easily admit defeat.

"Yuhan, let's go!" Su Yunlan took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and said calmly.

"Yunlan, are we just leaving like this?" Xiao Yuhan asked, somewhat unwilling.

“Of course not,” a glint of light flashed in Su Yunlan’s eyes. “We need to find a way to collect evidence of his forgery and then hand it over to the authorities so that he can receive the punishment he deserves!”

Over the next few days, Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan began searching for evidence to expose Li, the forger.

However, Li, the forger, was very cunning and had already destroyed all the evidence.

Su Yunlan searched all the shops in town but found no record of Li, the counterfeiter, purchasing goods.

She even went to the home of the forger, but found no clues.

Looking at the empty room, Su Yunlan felt a sense of helplessness.

Are we really going to let this counterfeiter get away with it?

"Yunlan, don't be discouraged," Xiao Yuhan comforted her. "We will definitely find the evidence."

Su Yunlan nodded, but her anxiety did not lessen at all.

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she remembered her own space.

Her space contained not only various supplies, but also some special tools.

Perhaps she can use these tools to find the evidence that Li, the forger, has hidden.

Su Yunlan returned to the inn, entered her spatial dimension, and began searching for suitable tools.

She searched the entire space and finally found a miniature detector.

This detector can detect metal objects hidden underground.

Su Yunlan took the detector and went to Li the forger's house.

She carefully examined every corner of the room, hoping to find some clues.

Suddenly, the detector emitted a series of rapid beeps.

Su Yunlan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked in the direction of the sound.

She discovered that the sound from the detector was coming from under the bed.

Su Yunlan quickly bent down and lifted the wooden board under the bed.

There, a package wrapped in oil paper lay quietly under the bed.

Su Yunlan opened the package and found that it contained the flavorings and saccharin that the counterfeiter Li used to make fake honey!

"It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to me effortlessly!" Su Yunlan said excitedly.

She packed up the package and, with Xiao Yuhan in tow, went to the county government office.

Upon hearing Su Yunlan's account and seeing the evidence she brought, the county magistrate flew into a rage.

"This is outrageous! How dare someone fabricate counterfeits within my jurisdiction!" the magistrate roared. "Guards, arrest Li, the counterfeiter, immediately and interrogate him thoroughly!"

The constables acted immediately and arrested Li, the forger, and brought him to the county government office.

Faced with irrefutable evidence, Li, the forger, had no choice but to confess his crimes truthfully.

The county magistrate was furious and sentenced Li, the forger, to a severe punishment and ordered him to compensate all the victims for their losses.

Seeing that the forger Li had received the punishment he deserved, Su Yunlan felt extremely gratified.

This incident has further solidified the "Yunxi Honey" brand.

People all know that "Yunxi Honey" is a genuine and high-quality product.

As a result, Su Yunlan's honey sales increased significantly.

However, with the increase in sales, Su Yunlan also faced a new problem.

Her honey production can no longer meet market demand.

In order to increase honey production, Su Yunlan decided to expand her bee farm.

She set her sights on a plot of land—a hillside covered in wildflowers where bees could freely gather nectar and produce even more delicious honey.

“This place is indeed nice, but…” Xiao Yuhan looked at the hillside, hesitating to speak.

Su Yunlan asked in confusion, "Just what?"