Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 262 A Sudden Incident

Chapter 262: Chapter 262 A Sudden Incident

On the other side, Jiang Banquet Hall.

It is located in the core area of the Jiang Group’s headquarters, not only occupying a large area but also beautifully decorated.

To prepare for the upcoming charity banquet, each setting in the banquet hall underwent a series of meticulous arrangements.

At the entrance, there was a gracefully curved marble sculpture. It was a blooming peony, symbolizing prosperity and beauty. Next to the sculpture was an abstract painting that was four meters high, its colorful lines and blocks intertwined, exuding artistic beauty.

In the very center of the banquet hall was a massive circular long table set up with exquisite tableware and food, surrounded by comfortable red plush chairs and a series of fine paintings and artworks.

Additionally, there was a small stage, a music area, and rooms for guests to rest and discuss business.

As soon as Jian Kede entered the hall, Manager Liu, who was in charge of the planning, hurried over to warmly welcome him.

"Mr. Jiang, welcome to your guidance."

As soon as these words fell, everything from chairs to mineral water was promptly arranged.

"Manager Liu, can you briefly inform me about the details of the banquet? I only received the notice at noon, and I am still not entirely clear about many aspects."

"You are too polite, just call me Xiao Liu, Mr. Jiang. This banquet is quite large and will be attended by celebrities from various sectors. The theme is focused on the healthy growth of children, and activities include donations, charity sales, and auctions."

Jian Kede nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm, sounds good, are there any celebrities among the guests?"

Manager Liu knew that Jian Kede was much more important than his sister, Jiang Kexin, and that he was the future successor of the Jiang Family, so he was extra cautious, hoping to leave a good impression.

Thus, he quickly stepped closer, beaming with a smile, "Of course, there are. If you have any... other preferences, I can arrange for someone to contact them immediately."

"The key is to have a good image and high visibility, as our company is currently considering potential endorsers."

"Understood, I’ll take care of it right away."

"No rush, let’s check the fire safety first. This is the top priority and cannot be neglected."

In reality, Jian Kede did not understand these matters, but he was just putting on an act. After all, his father, Jiang Yongheng, had specifically instructed him on this, and he wouldn’t be able to explain himself if he didn’t check on it.

"Right, Mr. Jiang, this way please," Manager Liu answered.

After speaking, Manager Liu called the safety officer and accompanied Jian Kede to the area where the firefighting equipment was stored.

The two worked together to give Jian Kede a detailed introduction to the types of firefighting equipment, maintenance methods, and measures to take in emergency situations.

During the visit, Jian Kede appeared very serious, occasionally asking Manager Liu about the details of the firefighting equipment. Manager Liu answered every question, fearing to miss any opportunity to perform well.

Next, Jian Kede followed Manager Liu and other responsible persons to the guest resting area, where they conducted a series of communications, discussed the details of the banquet, and listened to some of the better suggestions for the event procedure.

Before leaving, Jian Kede inspected the site once more, and seeing everything so well-organized, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of elation and pride.

...

However, at ten o’clock that night, a sudden fire threw the whole venue into chaos.

After receiving the call, Jian Kede quickly arrived at the scene, but he was terrified by what he saw. The thick black smoke made him hesitate to act, and he just kept mumbling to himself.

In contrast to Jian Kede’s helplessness, Jiang Kexin’s performance was outstanding.

During the firefighting, her arm was accidentally hit by firefighting equipment, leaving a clear abrasion. Despite this, she gritted her teeth and persevered without any sign of retreat.

When Jiang Yongheng arrived, the fire had already been extinguished, but many decorations, banquet supplies, and artworks were damaged.

At that moment, Jiang Kexin sat on the ground, exhausted, her face flushed faintly.

Her forehead was covered in fine sweat, her hair tangled and sticking to her face, her eyes expressing determination and bravery.

"What were you doing last night? Your sister arrived earlier than you!" Jiang Yongheng said, disappointed.

"Dad, I..."

"You went drinking with those useless friends again. I reminded you at noon to be cautious, especially regarding fire safety. Yet, just half a day after taking charge, you’ve already caused such a big incident."

Jian Kede was filled with guilt because he knew the fire could potentially impact the fundraising for their charity work and might even affect the company’s reputation and stock prices.

But he really did go to celebrate with his friends. Having finally bested his sister, he was so excited that he spared no expense in celebrating.

Facing the reprimand, he had no defense.

"Dad, I know it’s all my fault. I’ll take responsibility for all the losses."

"Can you really handle it?"

Seeing this, Jiang Kexin immediately got up and held her father Jiang Yongheng’s arm.

"Dad, actually my brother has been doing his best. Look, he rushed here from so far away, and he was really quick. Please stop scolding him. It wasn’t intentional."

"Look at your sister. She’s injured, bleeding, and still speaking well of you. What about you?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Kede glanced at Jiang Kexin and indeed saw a scrape on her arm, which was bleeding.

After all, she was his blood sister, and seeing her hurt touched him as her brother.

"I’ll take my sister to the hospital right now."

"There’s no need. These are just superficial wounds. I’m fine. The priority now is to handle the aftermath. We still have time to make amends."

With these words, Jiang Kexin won her father’s heart even more.

"Well then, you siblings handle this together. Make sure there are no more mishaps and that everything goes as planned the night after tomorrow."

"Dad, don’t worry. I’ll stay here tonight," Jiang Kexin quickly responded.

"Learn something from your sister."

With that, Jiang Yongheng left.

But Jian Kede, standing still, had an unsettling suspicion that the fire might have been manipulated by his sister, Jiang Kexin, behind the scenes.

He had just taken over, so how could his sister have received the news so quickly?

How vicious!

Meanwhile, a bigger crisis awaited him. Jiang Kexin’s friends had anonymously posted a series of photos online.

There were pictures of both Jian Kede and Jiang Kexin.

Their actions stirred up a storm of attention, and the comments on the internet came in thick and fast.

—What was the person in charge doing at the time?

—Rumors say Jian Kede is just a playboy, how can he handle such an important position?

—Are the Jiang Family’s problem-solving skills really so poor?

—Facing the same fire, Jiang Kexin’s performance was commendable. What a difference!

—But I heard the successor is supposed to be the brother.

The comments became more and more numerous and intense. Overnight, the internet was in an uproar, rapidly tarnishing Jian Kede’s image.

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