Chapter 253: The Company Has Been Sealed Off

He took another look; the break point of the steel cable was not neat at all, obviously not caused by humans.

Natural detachment? No way, unless yesterday's inspectors didn't check carefully; otherwise, this can't be explained clearly.

Just as he turned to leave, he noticed that the spot where the steel cable had broken seemed to have some water.

Because he clearly saw a droplet-like liquid falling from above.

Although Xiao Ming didn't understand the cable's working principle, he at least knew that it hadn't rained these days, yet there was moisture on it, which theoretically makes no sense.

"Okay, comrades, you've worked hard."

After saying that, he followed the project manager back into the office.

"Have you gotten in touch with yesterday's elevator maintenance staff?"

"We've contacted them, and they're waiting in the next room."

"I'm going to see him now."

Speaking, he stood up and then pushed open the door of the adjacent room.

At that moment, three people dressed as workers were inside smoking.

Obviously, they had never experienced anything like this, and now such a big issue had suddenly arisen, leaving them unsure what to do.

"You three, were you the ones who came for inspection yesterday?"

"It's us, we are — who are you? We already explained everything just now."

"Yes, I know, you've already explained it; then I want to ask, did you yesterday follow the proper procedure and re‑inspect the elevator?"

"We absolutely followed the proper procedure; moreover, such construction elevators are exposed outdoors, so we normally inspect them very carefully."

Speaking, one of them produced yesterday's inspection report.

Xiao Ming didn't look at it, knowing that even if he did, it would be meaningless; yesterday's report surely had no flaws.

Afterwards he glanced at the three; they dressed plainly, though their uniforms were fairly uniform, indicating they'd worked some years.

Normally, a master this dedicated wouldn't make such a mistake.

"Okay, thanks for your hard work; if the other side doesn't raise further questions, you can leave today."

"Okay, then, thank you."

They just kept apologizing here, but they weren't sure where the problem lay, nor did they know who this person in front of them was.

"General Manager Xiao, what are you thinking about?"

The project manager at his side kept feeling that Xiao Ming seemed to be recalling something.

"I always feel that elevator is weird, and have you noticed there's some liquid on it?"

"Liquid? What kind of liquid?"

"I'm not sure, because it was far away; so when someone came to test the elevator, you must mention this to them so they can figure out what's going on up there."

"Okay, I got it, General Manager Xiao."

"Besides, if this safety incident really has nothing to do with us, you don't need to be so tense; just cooperate with their investigation when the time comes."

"Okay, I know."

The project manager simply nodded excitedly.

Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, Xiao Ming still stood by his side and didn't blame him at all.

Actually, the project manager has been following Xiao Ming's side for nearly fifteen years, so his loyalty is evident, and Xiao Ming has seen all of this.

Even if this is an accident, Xiao Ming can only regard it as an accidental incident.

And the manager's operation certainly has nothing to do with it.

"Go, arrange two people quickly, bring some condolence items and money, and first visit the injured at the hospital."

After Xiao Ming got in the car, he instructed his secretary beside him.

"Alright, General Manager Xiao, how much money should we bring?"

"Actually, no matter how much money we take, it won't solve the lower‑body injury issue; let's take fifty thousand for now, and we'll handle compensation later."

"Okay, I know."

Just then, Xiao Ming's phone rang again.

He merely frowned slightly, then glanced at the phone.

The caller was Xiao Yunzhe.

"Hey, Yunzhe, what's wrong?"

"Dad, what happened at the construction site? Our company has been sealed off."

"What? The company has been sealed off?"

"Exactly, just now a few people came, and they've already taken over our finance and all departments; now they've driven out all our staff."

"Okay, I know; I'm heading over right away."

Xiao Ming only knew the matter was urgent, but he never imagined it would come to this.

But he clearly felt in his heart that he was truly in big trouble this time.

However, given Xiao Ming's abilities in Anjin City, handling this would be absolutely effortless.

In this situation, if someone could still suppress him, he believes that person's background must be even stronger.

At that moment, Geng Jing Shu took a taxi straight to the office building of Zhao Yixuan's company.

And now, it's just been eleven o'clock in the morning, about half an hour ago, which should be around their company's quitting time.

He knows that usually few people eat at the company at this time, and then they go nearby to find something to eat.

So he waited patiently downstairs at the company.

And in his heart, that anxious feeling is something few people can truly experience.

Finally, after those minutes and seconds, he managed to pass the time; he checked the clock — it was now eleven forty.

At this moment, seeing from inside the building, there were already people in small groups walking out from inside.

After two minutes passed, he then saw a familiar figure appear once again before him.

Beside him, a very young little girl followed along, the two of them chatting and laughing together, not knowing what they were discussing.