Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

"You are the only thing I want to understand."

The gentle melody was like a spring breeze, dispelling the awkwardness and stuffiness inside the car.

When Haruko heard the song, a surprised smile appeared on her face.

She turned to look at Kitahara Makoto, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and admiration.

"Do you like this song too?" Kitahara Makoto asked with a smile.

"Yes, this song is very nice." Haruko nodded, swaying her body gently to the rhythm of the music.

And so, the two began to talk about music and their hobbies.

The atmosphere inside the car gradually became relaxed and pleasant, as if the rain had added a unique flavor to their conversation.

The rain was still drizzling, and the scenery outside the car window appeared hazy and indistinct through the rain...

The streetlights, refracted by the rain, emitted a soft and warm glow, adding a touch of warmth to the damp and chilly rainy night.

Raindrops tapped against the car window, making a crisp, rhythmic sound that echoed the music inside the car, creating a unique atmosphere.

Looking out the car window at the world blurred by the rain, Kitahara Makoto felt a strange emotion welling up inside him.

Pedestrians hurried past on the street, some holding umbrellas, others wearing raincoats, walking quickly in the rain.

Everyone wore different expressions; some were anxious, some were calm, and some were indifferent.

These hurried figures, each seemingly telling their own story, together with the rain, create a vivid picture.

2.9 The distant buildings appeared and disappeared in the rainy night, as if shrouded in a light veil, adding a touch of mystery.

Rain dripped from the eaves, forming curtains of water that added a touch of dynamic beauty to the tranquil night.

Kitahara Shin quietly admired the scenery outside the car window, marveling at the wonder and beauty of nature.

While such rainy nights may cause inconvenience for travelers, they also add a unique charm to the city.

Chapter 126 Company Upheaval

As the Maserati sped along in the rain, Kitahara Makoto, inside the car, suddenly noticed that something was wrong with the road conditions ahead.

He frowned and slowed down.

"What's wrong?" Haruko noticed Kitahara's unusual behavior and asked curiously.

Kitahara Makoto did not answer immediately, but instead stared intently ahead.

The road ahead was blocked by several vehicles that were driving recklessly, and some pedestrians were scrambling to avoid them in a panic.

Clearly, a sudden traffic accident is taking place.

"Looks like there's been a car accident up ahead."

Kitahara Makoto said in a deep voice. He quickly turned on the hazard lights and slowly pulled the car over to the side of the road.

Seeing this, Haruko felt a surge of tension. She had never encountered such a situation before and was somewhat at a loss for what to do.

However, Kitahara Makoto appeared unusually calm. He quickly took out his phone and dialed the police, telling Haruko to stay in the car and not move, while he got out to check the situation.

Haruko sat in the car, looking through the window at Kitahara Makoto's busy figure in the rain.

His every move was so firm and decisive, as if this small accident could not shake his calmness and confidence.

Haruko's nervousness gradually subsided, replaced by admiration and trust for Kitahara Makoto.

Shortly after, traffic police and rescue personnel arrived at the scene.

After communicating with them, Kitahara Makoto learned that the accident was not serious; it was just a rear-end collision involving several vehicles.

Rescue workers quickly cleared the scene, and the road was reopened to traffic.

Kitahara Makoto returned to the car and reported the situation to Haruko. He told her that they could continue on their way.

Haruko nodded, her nervousness completely gone. She looked at Kitahara Makoto, her eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

However, shortly after the vehicle resumed its journey, Kitahara Makoto's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID, and his expression instantly turned serious.

Haruko noticed his change and asked curiously:

"What's wrong? Is something the company has to do?"

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath and slowly spoke:

"Yes, there's been a problem at the company that I need to go back and handle immediately."

Upon hearing this, Haruko's heart tightened.

She knew that Kitahara Makoto was always very busy, and that company matters were of utmost importance to him.

She took his hand and said softly, "Then you should go quickly, don't delay things. I can take a taxi home by myself."

Kitahara Makoto felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he looked into Haruko's worried eyes.

He said gratefully:

"Thank you, Haruko. I'm really grateful. But I promised to take you home first, and then I'll go to the company."

Haruko shook her head and insisted:

"Really, it's not necessary. I can manage. You should go and take care of things at the company."

Kitahara Makoto looked into Haruko's determined eyes and knew that she truly cared about him.

He felt both touched and helpless, and in the end, he had no choice but to compromise:

"Okay, then be careful and send me a message when you get home."

Haruko nodded and said with a smile:

"I will. You should also keep up the good work and get some rest after you've finished dealing with things at the company."

Haruko nodded, a warm smile on her face.

She took her phone out of her bag and handed it to Kitahara Makoto: "Let's exchange contact information so it'll be easier to stay in touch."

Kitahara Makoto took the phone, quickly entered his number, and sent it to Haruko.

He also kept Haruko's contact information, which gave him a sense of peace of mind.

Then, Kitahara Makoto slowly drove the car toward a bus stop.

This bus stop is near Haruko's house, and there is a rain shelter on the platform to ensure that Haruko won't get wet when she gets off the bus.

The car came to a smooth stop next to the bus stop. Kitahara Makoto opened the car door and gestured for Haruko to get off.

Haruko smiled and said goodbye to him, then opened her small umbrella and lightly jumped off the car.

She stood under the awning, turned back and waved to Kitahara Makoto, then turned and walked into the rain.

Kitahara Makoto watched Haruko's retreating figure, a strange emotion welling up inside him.

He knew he had important matters to attend to and could not linger there.

So he looked away, got back into the car, started the engine, and drove towards the company.

Chapter 127 NN Encounters a Major Incident

Kitahara Makoto quickly started the vehicle, and it sped off in the rain.

Kitahara Makoto floored the accelerator, and the car's speed increased rapidly. The scenery on both sides of the street flashed past the car window, forming blurry shadows.

Raindrops kept pattering against the car window, making a rapid and rhythmic sound, as if cheering Kitahara Makoto on.

He gripped the steering wheel tightly, staring intently ahead, his eyes revealing determination and resolve.

Vehicles and pedestrians on the street swerved to avoid him, and Kitahara Makoto's car sped through the rainy night like a bolt of lightning.

He knew time was of the essence, and every second counted. He had to get back to the company as soon as possible to deal with those thorny issues.

The rain was getting heavier, but Kitahara Makoto had no intention of slowing down. He turned on the windshield wipers and quickly wiped the rain off the windows to ensure clear visibility.

His heart was racing, his blood was boiling, and it felt as if all the strength in his body was concentrated in this moment.

Finally, the company building came into view. Kitahara slammed on the brakes, and the car came to a smooth stop in front of the building.

He unbuckled his seatbelt, pushed open the door, and quickly got out of the car. Rain soaked his hair and clothes, but he didn't care.

He strode into the company building, walked through the bustling corridors, and headed straight for his office.

Kitahara Makoto strode into the office, his heart still pounding, as if the car that had just sped through the rainy night had not yet come to a complete stop.

He quickly tidied his wet hair and clothes, then sat down at his desk and turned on his computer.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door. Kitahara Makoto looked up and saw Li Hua, the manager of the technical department, standing in the doorway with a serious expression.

"President Bei, I have an urgent report to give regarding NN Company."

Li Hua's voice was deep and powerful, conveying a sense of urgency.

Kitahara Shin nodded, gesturing for Li Hua to come in.

Li Hua strode to the desk and handed a document to Kitahara Makoto.

"Mr. Bei, we have recently encountered some technical difficulties in our collaborative project with Liutai Company."

Preliminary analysis revealed that these problems may be related to the technical architecture of the six companies.

We tried to communicate with them, but they seemed unwilling to reveal any further details.

Li Hua's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

Kitahara Makoto carefully examined the documents, his brow furrowed.

He was well aware of the importance of this collaborative project to the company, and that failure to resolve these technical challenges would result in significant losses for the company.

Have we tried looking for other solutions?

Kitahara Shin raised his head and looked at Li Hua.

Li Hua nodded:

"We have assembled a technical team to tackle the problem, but so far we have not made any breakthrough progress."

"We need more time to study this issue in depth."

Kitahara Makoto pondered for a moment, then said:

"Okay, I will coordinate as soon as possible and support your work."

"At the same time, I will also communicate further with the six companies to see if I can get more support from them."

Upon hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Li Hua's eyes:

"Thank you, Mr. Zhao. We will continue to work hard to resolve this issue as soon as possible."

Kitahara Shin nodded, his gaze firm and profound.

Then, Li Hua added with a serious expression:

"Mr. Bei, there's an even more urgent situation. NN Company has just been hacked, and their servers are currently down."

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Makoto's expression instantly turned serious. He put down the documents in his hand and looked directly at Li Hua:

When did this happen? What were the losses?

Chapter 128 Emergency Meeting

Li Hua quickly replied:

"Just recently, we received an emergency alert. Due to the server outage, many of nn's core business operations were unable to function normally,"

"Customer data may also be at risk of being leaked. The specific losses are still being assessed, but the initial estimate is not small."

Kitahara Shin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew that the most important thing now was to take swift action to minimize the damage.

"Can our technical team perform an emergency fix immediately?" he asked decisively.

Li Hua nodded:

"The technical team has been assembled, but we need to determine the specific methods and scope of the hacker attack before we can carry out targeted fixes."

Kitahara Shinnosuke nodded 207 times, realizing this was a race against time.

He made a quick decision:

"Immediately activate the emergency response mechanism and notify all relevant departments to cooperate."

"At the same time, we communicated with nn's customers, explained the current situation, and promised that we would resolve the issue as soon as possible."