Chapter 6

Mrs. Thompson and the other parents rushed to the hospital. They found that, in addition to their own children, many others had also been admitted to the emergency room. This large-scale food poisoning incident caught the attention of the police. After an investigation, it was discovered that all the children who fell ill had been eating at Mrs. Peterson’s lunch service.

The authorities quickly sealed off the lunch service. When they entered the kitchen, they were nearly overwhelmed by the smell. The place was filthy, like a sewer, with oil stains everywhere. The oil used for cooking was stored carelessly, and when they scooped some out, they found dead mice in it.

They also found illegal food additives scattered around. Lab tests of the leftover food showed the meat wasn't just low-grade—it contained harmful chemicals that made it addictive.

As the investigation continued, the police discovered that the lunch service had no valid permits. Every claim Mrs. Peterson had made was