The originally fiery red area instantly turned pitch black, and the air seemed to be filled with dust and smoke.

The lobby manager finally breathed a sigh of relief after the firefighters left.

"Come here!"

But before the manager could rest for two seconds, Gu Jiju waved at him from behind.

The implication of questioning and reprimanding was very obvious, and it immediately made the other staff members hold their breath.

At that time, no one dared to speak.

Everyone's eyes were on the manager, as if they were all waiting for Gu Jiju's question and the manager's answer.

"Why didn't you tell me what was going on here before I came?"

The manager felt a little guilty and lowered his eyes, not knowing what to say.

"There's nothing wrong with us...it was just an accident today..."

"Accident?"

Gu Jiju laughed out of anger, and his expression changed when he looked at the manager.

If it was really an accident, why would there be a fire outside the building?

Why are there only a few staff members in the entire hotel?

"Before I took over, your former boss made it very clear that you are his relative and that all matters are currently being handed over to you. You will take care of everything before I take over."

The manager lowered his head guiltily, not daring to look at Gu Jiju at all.

His question was sharp, which made the manager nervous.

"But what about now? There's a fire outside, and the hotel's firefighting measures are completely inadequate! Everyone's downstairs, what if there are guests upstairs?! Such a large hotel, and there's not a single fire-fighting device in plain sight, not even an alarm!"

Gu Jiju's voice became louder and louder, which also made Shen Yuan beside him suspicious.

Just when the two became the focus of the scene, the firefighters turned back and specifically sought out Gu Jiju for a private talk.

"Are you the owner of this hotel?"

Gu Jiju's response was very official and he did not accept this identity.

"I haven't taken over yet. Today is the first day of the survey."

The firefighter didn't answer, but instead took out a used match, which was already in a plastic bag.

"This was just discovered in the backyard. I suspect this fire was not an accident but arson."