Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

I felt my head buzzing, and the shouting and crying of the crowd mixed together, like a heavy hammer hitting my heart. How could this happen? We clearly strictly control the quality of the vegetables, how could there be a problem?

"Everyone, be quiet! Be quiet!" I took a deep breath, trying to keep myself calm, and shouted loudly, "Please believe us, our base will never do anything that harms everyone's interests! If there is really a problem with the vegetables, we will definitely take responsibility to the end!"

But my words were like a stone thrown into a rough sea. They were instantly drowned out, and the crowd's condemnation became even more intense.

At this time, a familiar figure walked out of the crowd. It was Mrs. Zhao, an old employee of the base. She worked hard and didn't talk much. Her eyes were red, and she was still holding the apron issued by the base. She choked and said, "Boss Mu, I, I have elderly people and children to take care of at home. I can't take risks with the base anymore. I, I want to resign..."

Zhao Ersao's words were like a fuse, instantly igniting the emotions of the employees.

"Boss Mu, I want to resign too!"

"I'm leaving too!"

"The base is about to be disbanded, why are we still staying here?"

The employees took off their hats and aprons, threw their tools on the ground, their eyes red, and their tone determined. They were the earliest employees of the base. From the initial wasteland to the current small scale, they have put in countless sweat and hard work, but now they are facing such a situation. How can I understand their feelings?

My heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and I could hardly breathe. The planting base was my hard work and everyone's hope. Was it really going to be destroyed in an instant?

At this time, there was a commotion outside the crowd, and a tall figure walked in against the flow of people... It was Hanchuan! "Everyone, be quiet!" Bai Hanchuan's voice was as steady and powerful as ever, with an unquestionable power. The crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

He looked around, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "I know everyone is very worried and angry now, I understand how you feel. We will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give you an explanation!" His eyes were firm and powerful, "I assure you with my personality that if there is any violation of regulations at the base, I will never tolerate it and will give you a satisfactory answer! Please give us a little more time!"

There was a commotion in the crowd, some people were talking quietly, but no one stood up to speak. I saw a flash of hesitation in Zhao Ersao's eyes. She tightly grasped the apron in her hand, and her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say it.

"Hanchuan..." I walked to his side and gently pulled the corner of his clothes. He held my hand tightly and gave me a comforting look. I knew that the pressure in his heart at this moment was no less than mine.

"We believe in Director Bai!" someone in the crowd shouted, but the voice clearly lacked confidence.

"Yes, we all believe in Director Bai, but now things have come to this, what else can we do?" Another voice said with a hint of despair and helplessness.

"We have elderly parents and young children to take care of. We can't just sit here and wait to die, right?"

"That's right, we can't put all our hopes on others..."

Questions, complaints, and cries filled the air again, and my heart felt like it was being torn apart. I looked at the familiar faces, they were all brothers and sisters who had fought with us, but now they were in despair and panic because of this sudden crisis, and I was powerless to do anything.

I felt my nose sour and my vision was blurry. I bit my lips tightly to stop myself from crying. I couldn't fall down. I wanted to get through this together with Hanchuan and everyone else!

An old but still tall figure walked out from the crowd. It was Uncle Li...

Uncle Li walked to the front of the crowd and coughed a few times. When everyone was quiet, he slowly spoke: "Fellow villagers, I know you all feel bad, but leaving now is really not the best solution!" His cloudy eyes were full of sincerity, "We have worked so hard here for so long, and we are about to reap the rewards. Wouldn't it be a pity to give up now?"

"Uncle Li, you are a good man, but in the current situation, what else can we do if we don't leave? What if..." A young man hesitated to speak, but everyone understood what he meant.

"That's right, Uncle Li, you have no burden, but we are different!" Another woman echoed, her tone full of bitterness.

Uncle Li wanted to say something more, but was impatiently pushed aside by several young people. The crowd started to stir again, and some people had already started to pack their things. The dormitory building, which had been tidy, was now in a mess, with bedding and clothes scattered all over the floor, as if it had been swept by a hurricane.

The fields that were once full of life in the planting base have now become lifeless. The lush green vegetables have begun to wither due to lack of care, and some places have even been plagued by pests and diseases. The former vitality is no longer there, replaced by a desperate scene of decay.

I looked at the chaotic scene in front of me, and my heart ached. All of this was built bit by bit by Hanchuan and I, as well as all the staff in the base, with all our hard work and efforts, and now we have to watch it all destroyed?

No, I can't give up like this!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. The most important thing now is to stabilize people's hearts. If I can't turn the tide, then all the previous efforts will be in vain and everything will end completely... I looked around and my eyes finally fell on the two figures not far away. Hanchuan and Uncle Li were still standing there. The expressions on their faces were as heavy as mine.

I walked quickly to their side and said firmly, "Hanchuan, Uncle Li, the situation is urgent now, we must come up with a solution as soon as possible..."