Warehouse fire
Ever since that day after get off work when Su Xiaorou said those divisive things to her, Wang Cuihua has been absent-minded these past few days.
On her way to work that day, as she passed the warehouse entrance, she saw workers hunched over like ants, unloading colorful fabrics from trucks and carrying them into the warehouse.
She couldn't help but stop and watch, and saw that the factory director, Zhang Jiancai, was walking and directing the workers.
"Move it gently!"
Shen Yan followed beside her. "Everyone, move it gently. This fabric is very soft, so be careful not to damage it."
Shen Yan wore a light blue dress today. The dress was well-tailored, making her look beautiful, elegant, confident, and radiant.
Since the garment factory was acquired, she has become a favorite of the factory manager. Although she is called a designer, she is practically as powerful as the deputy factory manager, and she even decides what styles of fabric to purchase.
Upon witnessing this scene, Wang Cuihua instinctively clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, leaving several shallow crescent-shaped marks...
In the middle of the night, the factory area was eerily quiet.
A dim light shone through the small window of the duty room. The old security guard was slumped in his chair, his head bobbing up and down, snoring intermittently. In the ashtray on the table, which was covered in soot, a half-smoked cigarette butt was still emitting wisps of smoke.
Like a wandering soul, Wang Cuihua silently approached the window, held her breath for a moment, and then her gaze locked onto the cigarette butt in the ashtray.
She reached in, her fingertips touching the still-warm cigarette butt. She picked it up, then pulled it back, the whole process without making a sound.
She walked quickly to the ventilation window on the side of the warehouse, where some loose fabrics that had not yet been put into storage were piled up and half-covered with tarpaulin.
She flicked her finger, and the cigarette butt arced through the air before landing in the folds of the pile of fabric.
Wang Cuihua's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would explode. Before anything bad happened, she quickly ran away...
Kyoto University.
That morning, Ye Wanqing, carrying her books, chatted and laughed with her classmates as she walked out of the dormitory to go to class.
However, she froze instantly when she caught sight of that conspicuous figure in front of the teaching building.
Xue Mubai was dressed in a sharp black suit, his hair meticulously styled. He was leaning against a luxurious Toyota Crown sedan, holding a large bouquet of red roses in his hand.
The spectacle was so eye-catching that it drew the attention of students entering and leaving the teaching building, who began to whisper among themselves.
Li Guo, who was next to Ye Wanqing, also screamed: "It's Xue Mubai, so handsome!"
Since transferring to Beijing University, Xue Mubai has become a well-known campus heartthrob.
Ye Wanqing frowned when she saw Xue Mubai today. What's this guy up to today? Filming a movie? Isn't he from a poor family?
"Wanqing".
When Xue Mubai saw her, his eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up straight and strode forward to greet her without hesitation.
He ignored the curious glances around him, his gaze fixed intently on her. "There are some things I've always wanted to tell you," he said, taking a deep breath. "I know this might shock you, but I don't want to hide it from you. I'm not some poor kid; I'm very rich. My dad is the refrigerator king of Shanghai."
"What?! The Refrigerator King?" Ye Wanqing was stunned.
The refrigerator king of Shanghai is the richest man in the city! Could Xue Mubai be the heir to the Shanghai stock market?
Immediately, the female classmates around them screamed and started whispering, "My God, Xue Mubai is so rich! He's practically a prince charming!"
Xue Mubai looked at Ye Wanqing, his gaze deep and sincere, and said, "Wanqing, I'm sure I like you. I hope you can accept my pursuit. Whether in the future or now, I will make you happy and will never let you suffer any grievances or danger. From today onwards, I will protect you. Please give me a chance, okay?"
After saying that, he knelt down on one knee and presented her with the bouquet of roses.
"Together! Together!"
"Say yes! Say yes!"
The students watching the commotion were all cheering.
Ye Wanqing was a little stunned by his series of confessions, and her cheeks turned red.
She looked at Xue Mubai, who was standing before her with deep affection, at the bouquet of roses in his hand, and at the car behind him, her heart filled with complex emotions.
That Xue Mubai actually pretended to be poor by her side for so long! How despicable!
She opened her mouth, about to answer, "Xue Mubai, I..."
"Beep beep beep—beep beep beep—"
Just then, a rapid electronic sound suddenly came from her pocket—it was her pager!
She quickly took out her pager. It was a message from Factory Manager Zhang, asking her to call back immediately.
Could something have happened at the garment factory? A strong sense of foreboding washed over me.
She didn't care about Xue Mubai anymore and ran away in a hurry.
Everyone sighed when they saw her run away like that.
"Why did Ye Wanqing run away?"
"My God, she won't even agree to such a handsome and rich man?"
Xue Mubai was taken aback when he saw her run away, and his face turned pale instantly.
Does Ye Wanqing really not like him?
He had already revealed his identity, but she still ran away. Did she not like him, or was she scared by his identity?
Yes, they must have been scared by his identity!
No, I have to go and find out.
He hesitated for a moment, then quickly followed.
Ye Wanqing went to the public phone booth on campus and quickly called back.
The phone was answered, and Factory Director Wang's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Mr. Ye?! Something terrible has happened! The garment factory's warehouse is on fire! The fire is huge! It's been burning all night! The fire trucks are still fighting the blaze... Mr. Ye, please come back quickly! It's complete chaos!!"
"What?!"
Ye Wanqing felt a buzzing sound in her head, and the words "The warehouse is on fire" echoed wildly in her ears.
The warehouse contains fabrics and finished garments, which are the factory's most important assets. In addition, an order has just been signed for delivery next month.
The sudden fire at this time resulted in particularly heavy losses...
"Okay! I'll go back right away!"
She slammed down the phone and rushed out of the phone booth.
Xue Mubai also came over at this moment. Seeing her pale face, he asked, "Wanqing, are you alright...?"
"It's terrible! My garment factory warehouse is on fire! It's very serious! Xue Mubai, could you... could you please take me to the factory immediately? Please!"
Ye Wanqing nervously grasped his hand.
Xue Mubai was initially annoyed by Ye Wanqing's public rejection of him, but upon seeing this scene, he understood that she had urgent business and was not intentionally rejecting him.
"Okay! I'll take you there!"
"Thank you!"
She gave him a grateful look.
Soon, Xue Mubai started the car, and Ye Wanqing got in...
The Crown car let out a low growl, turned around, and sped off towards Shanghai.
Inside the car, Ye Wanqing gripped the handrail on the door tightly, her eyes fixed on the road stretching ahead, her mind already on the warehouse engulfed in flames.
How could the warehouse catch fire for no reason?
Was it man-made or a natural disaster?
Ye Wanqing's mind raced.
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