Chapter 1976: Crisis (1)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After drinking a gla.s.s of wine, all the past was melted into it, and it was completely wiped out.
w.a.n.g Chun laughed out loud first—
“This feels really great. I haven’t felt this comfortable for a long time. President Qi, Master, Missus, I look forward to our future lives. Now that Tai Yu Corporation’s business is thriving, the supply chain is becoming more and more stable and bigger. It’s the end of the year, and I have already received some news from that department. The data is very gratifying. For this year’s annual meeting, I suggest that we, Tai Yu Corporation hold a grand banquet!”
As w.a.n.g Chun spoke, there was a hint of excitement in his voice.
“President Qi, Master Qi, I’m happy too. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so happy. Seeing all of us sit down in harmony and have a meal together, such an opportunity is really rare. I’ve forgotten the last time we had this.”
Yang Sheng quickly chimed in. He was sincerely happy for this moment.
“Since we’re so happy, there’s no need for more words. Hurry up and pick up your chopsticks. This meal is all about your Master’s cooking. He always tells me that he’s good at cooking, today you can all be the judge, you have to tell the truth, understand?”
Dongfang Liuyun had a faint smile on her lips, but she was looking at Qi Lei beside her as she said this.
Qi Lei gave her a disapproving glance and said rather confidently, “Even if they were telling the truth, it would definitely be an extremely high evaluation.”
“Let’s give it a try then!”
…
The dinner was rather harmonious. After Qi Lei instructed the butler and the servants on some things to be aware of, he left with Dongfang Liuyun. Qi Qiming, who had been waiting in the living room, also sent them out.
This time, Qi Lei took the initiative to take the car keys. Dongfang Liuyun walked behind him with Qi Qiming by her side.
“Liuyun, I’ll leave Xiao Lei to you to take care of him. Come and visit often when you have time. Don’t worry about the wedding, I’ll help you get it sorted. You two can just focus on your work.”
Qi Qiming’s low voice traveled over. Dongfang Liuyun stopped in her tracks in an instant and turned to look at him. She could see a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
Dongfang Liuyun thought for a moment and nodded gently, “Don’t worry. We’ll definitely come back to visit often. You don’t think too much either, rest well. Qi Lei said that he’ll bring Wei’er back to visit you soon once you’ve stabilized. She’s a very cute little girl, you’ll definitely like her very much. Besides, I think you might even remember her,” Dongfang Liuyun consoled him.
“Alright, call ahead when you come back so that I can prepare. What does Wei’er like? I’ll see if I need to prepare any toys or things that little girls like.”
A rare smile appeared on Qi Qiming’s silent face.
“There’s nothing to prepare. Wei’er is very obedient. If you have to prepare anything, why don’t you prepare some seven-colored candies that aren’t too sweet for her? The last time I bought them for her, she seemed to like them.”
Dongfang Liuyun was worried that Qi Qiming would be disappointed, so she thought about it and answered that.
“Alright, then I’ll prepare this seven-colored candy for her.”
As soon as Qi Qiming said that, the sound of a car horn could be heard not far away. Dongfang Liuyun looked over and realized that Qi Lei had already driven the car over.
“Father, rest well then. Rest early. We’ll leave now.”
Dongfang Liuyun quickly said goodbye.
Qi Qiming nodded. “Be careful on the road.”
“Okay.”
Dongfang Liuyun then walked towards the car.
Just as she fastened her seatbelt, the phone in her handbag immediately vibrated. Dongfang Liuyun quickly took out her phone…
Qi Lei also tacitly turned down the volume of the radio.
Dongfang Liuyun answered the phone, and Qi Lei drove out.
“What did you say? There’s a fire at De Bao House? What about Uncle Ming? How’s Uncle Ming? He’s not in the shop, right?”
Dongfang Liuyun’s shocked voice was laced with nervousness.
“Okay, okay, I’ll be there right away!”
Before Qi Lei could say anything and react, Dongfang Liuyun had already hung up the phone. She said hurriedly, “Hurry, go to De Bao House, something might have happened!”
“De Bao House? Fire?”
Qi Lei frowned and his expression turned serious.
“The police called, we’ll only know when we go over. It’s the weekend. Uncle Ming usually stays in the shop to rest. I’m worried…”
“Don’t be anxious. Let’s go and take a look first.”
Qi Lei’s expression tensed up as he sped up.
On the way, Dongfang Liuyun was naturally a little uneasy. She kept calling Uncle Ming, but the person on the other end did not answer. The phone in the shop could not be reached.
Qi Lei rushed over as fast as he could.
He had just arrived near the main street. From afar, he could already see the flames in front of him. Two fire engines and a few police cars had already set up the road in front of them. The noise was incessant.
Dongfang Liuyun did not even need to identify it to know that it was definitely her De Bao House!
Just as the car stopped on the side of the road, Dongfang Liuyun rushed out of the car anxiously and quickly squeezed into the crowd in front. Qi Lei also quickly followed behind.
“Excuse me, please excuse me—”
Dongfang Liuyun squeezed in. Looking at the raging sea of fire in front of her, her body trembled. She wanted to get closer, but she was stopped by the police ahead.
“Uncle Ming! Uncle Ming! Is He still inside? Uncle Ming!”
“Liuyun! Calm down! Let’s see what the police say. Maybe he’s not inside.”
Qi Lei, who caught up from behind, quickly pulled her into his arms.
“Let go of me! Uncle Ming is still inside!”
“Are you the owners of this shop?”
The police quickly went forward to ask.
“Yes, what’s going on? Why is there a sudden fire? Is there someone inside?” Qi Lei held Dongfang Liuyun as he asked.
“Our preliminary judgment is that it might have been a natural gas explosion. The source of the explosion is in the backyard of this shop, there should be someone operating inside. Right now, our firefighters are searching for any survivors…”
“Impossible… this is impossible…”
Dongfang Liuyun could no longer listen to the rest of the sentence—
If that was the case, then Uncle Ming…
Uncle Ming should still be inside. Then, where is he now? Where is he?
Dongfang Liuyun’s body tensed up. She was stunned for a moment before she hurriedly squeezed forward. “I’m going to save him! He’s still inside!”
“Liuyun! Calm down!”
Qi Lei quickly pulled her back.
Just as he was about to say something, there was a commotion ahead. Before they could react, a white stretcher had already rushed forward, and yet…