I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week

Chapter 3890: Chapter 3878: The Sickening Truth

kilometers of road is nothing for Lin Yi.

In over two hours, they arrived at Shujiang County.

That problematic Pickles Factory is right on the edge of the town.

Upon arrival, Lin Yi parked the car at the entrance, with a faint fermentation smell wafting through the air, though it’s hard for ordinary people to notice.

"The security checks are quite strict, it seems we have no chance to get in," Ma Jun said.

"I think we should come up with a filming plan," Lin Yi said.

"I have an idea, we can work on two lines, light and dark," Zhou Li said.

"How do you mean, light and dark?"

"We follow the normal interview process, interview the factory’s manager, and listen to what they have to say, then conduct an undercover shoot, comparing the real footage with the undercover footage, that way the effect is more evident."

Lin Yi nodded, Zhou Li’s approach was quite professional, there’s no issue doing it this way.

Only after a comparison can we get a clearer impression of the Pickles Factory’s situation.

"But the problem is, how should we conduct the undercover shoot?" Ma Jun pointed to the factory gate and said:

"Those security guards are really tight, within just a few minutes, they’ve turned away several cars, it seems any outsider vehicles are not allowed inside, we have no way in."

"It’s not a big deal, leave the undercover work to me."

"Ah? You can handle it?"

"Just leave it to me, you guys just focus on planning tomorrow’s interview task."

"Filming is filming, but don’t go off the rails, safety first, it’s not worth getting into a conflict with them over this," Zhou Li cautioned.

"Sister Li, rest assured, I know my limits, I know what to do."

"As long as you know, safety is paramount."

Lin Yi nodded, "Let’s conduct the dual operations simultaneously, go have dinner now, and start tomorrow."

"No problem."

Afterward, the three found a local restaurant to have dinner, then headed to the hotel for rest.

"I think we should save some budget, two rooms would suffice," Ma Jun said with a grin.

"Normally, isn’t it two rooms? How many do you want to book?"

"But in a different way, you and Lin Yi share a room, I’ll be on my own, but don’t worry, I’ll definitely keep this a secret for you two, I’m known for being tight-lipped."

"Haha, get out of here."

Zhou Li laughed heartily, completely undisturbed by such teasing.

"Why are you embarrassed? It’s totally normal, if you’re willing to share with me, I wouldn’t mind."

"Forget about it, you don’t fit my aesthetic at all."

"Therefore, I’m very self-aware, creating opportunities for the two of you, or else I wouldn’t have come this afternoon."

"Get out, stay over there, the more you speak, the more ludicrous it gets."

Once at the hotel, they booked two rooms; Lin Yi and Ma Jun stayed together.

Then they bought some beers and snacks, drinking until past midnight before going to bed.

After Ma Jun fell asleep, Lin Yi got up, dressed, took his portable camera, and quietly left, driving to the outskirts of the Pickles Factory.

Even at night, the security at the entrance remained diligent, patrolling the factory grounds with flashlights.

Lin Yi drove around to one side, scouting the surroundings.

With vision beyond the ordinary, he quickly found a blind spot in the surveillance and stealthily jumped in.

Entering the factory, the scent of fermentation was distinct, alongside a sour stench.

Lin Yi didn’t have to search intentionally; he followed the scent.

After a few minutes of walking, he could hear the workers’ voices, though faint, he couldn’t make out the words.

Walking in the dark shadows, Lin Yi seemed invisible, noticed by no one.

After a few steps, he reached the factory’s rear section.

The walls here were higher, about four or five meters, like a giant box, shielding everything inside.

"Hurry up, don’t waste time, finish these before sunrise."

"How long has this batch of vegetables been here? Feels like they’re going bad, can they be shipped tomorrow?"

"They’re minor issues, sprinkle some preservatives, no problem at all. Anyway, we don’t eat them, just work."

Following the voice’s source, Lin Yi sped up, and the odd smell in the air grew stronger.

Quickly, a scene that Lin Yi hadn’t anticipated unfolded.

In numerous pits in the ground, dozens of workers, barefoot, were treading back and forth on the pickles inside.

Some even had cigarettes in their mouths, nonchalantly flicking ash into the pits after a puff.

"Damn!"

Lin Yi gasped internally.

Though he doesn’t eat pickles, he has seen the product.

It’s the same kind found in instant noodle seasoning packets, and he had seen Tao Yuan eat it before.

Lin Yi grabbed his portable camera, capturing the entire scene.

Assured there was no immediate danger, Lin Yi didn’t rush, aiming to record as much of the factory’s environment as possible.

Buzz, buzz——

At that moment, engine sounds emerged, sensing the situation was unfavorable, Lin Yi glanced around.

Spotting an SUV parked not far away, he hurriedly went over, hiding behind the vehicle.

Soon, a small truck drove towards the pits, stopping at the edge.

"Come on, time to unload, put ten bags in each pit."

The leader came out from the pit, cigarette in mouth, starting the unloading.

"Brother Wang, what’s inside these?"

"All preservatives. With enough, the stuff won’t spoil even if kept for a year."

"With so many preservatives, can people still eat this?"

"Why do you care? As long as we don’t eat it." The leader said carelessly, cigarette in mouth:

"Stop dawdling, get to work, finish by dawn."

"Alrighty."

The workers in the pits came out, offloading and pouring preservatives into the pits.

Then they took out forks, stirring continuously to mix the preservatives and pickles thoroughly.

Hidden in the corner, Lin Yi felt at a loss for words.

Although he knew many aspects of the food industry are rarely divulged, he didn’t expect this group to go overboard, it’s stomach-turning even to witness.

Lin Yi held the camera, recording scene after scene.

The whole process lasted nearly two hours before he quietly left.

Returning to the hotel, it was approaching four a.m., Ma Jun still asleep, Lin Yi didn’t disturb him and slipped into bed for a brief nap.

When Lin Yi woke up, it was already past ten in the morning, with breakfast on the table, still steaming.

"Saw you sleeping this morning, didn’t wake you. I had breakfast with Sister Li, brought you some, get up and eat, we’ve got work."

"No rush, Brother Jun, call Sister Li over, I’ve got something to show you."