Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

"Taking you home was just a small favor, and I also believe that no matter how busy you are at work, you should still have a human touch. Your concern and thanks have made me feel that today's work was worthwhile."

"Really? That would be great."

24 Haruko seemed relieved. "Mr. Kitahara, you are such a good person."

"Haha, don't say that, I just did what I was supposed to do."

Kitahara Shin laughed.

"Haruko, you don't need to apologize for such trivial things anymore."

"Although we've only known each other briefly, I think you're a very sensible and considerate person. I hope we can become friends in the future."

"I hope so too."

Haruko's voice was filled with joy.

"Mr. Kitahara, please take care on your journey and remember to rest when you get home. We can talk again when we have the chance."

"Okay, Haruko. You should get some rest too." Kitahara Makoto hung up the phone.

Kitahara Shin hung up the phone, gently placed it aside, and refocused his attention on the road ahead.

The car moved smoothly through the night, and he admired the city's night view through the window, his weariness seemingly drifting away with the night breeze.

However, as the car drew closer to home, Kitahara Makoto felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him.

He rubbed his eyes, trying to dispel the weariness, but his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

He knew he was exhausted today and needed a good rest.

Finally, the car entered the parking lot of my residential complex.

Kitahara Makoto parked the car, got out, and felt as if he were being pulled by an invisible force, walking towards home.

He opened the door and stepped inside; the light was soft and warm.

However, he didn't have the strength to turn off the light. He walked to the sofa and plopped down on it.

The softness and comfort of the sofa made him feel relaxed, and drowsiness returned.

Without time to wash up or change into comfortable pajamas, I simply lay down on the sofa and closed my eyes.

Soon, Kitahara Makoto's breathing became even and deep; he had completely fallen asleep.

On this quiet night, he temporarily forgot the pressure and fatigue of work, leaving only a peaceful and tranquil dream.

Nothing was said that night...

The next morning, Kitahara Makoto woke up on the sofa, feeling a little dizzy.

I rubbed my eyes, glanced at the wall clock, and was immediately startled to realize that it was already quite late.

He suddenly remembered that there was an important press conference today, and a wave of panic washed over him.

He hurriedly got up from the sofa and quickly went into the bathroom. He turned on the shower, and the warm water washed over his tired body, also waking him up.

He quickly applied shower gel, rubbing his hair, trying to wash away the weariness and grime of the previous night.

After taking a shower, 207 quickly changed into clean clothes and stood in front of the mirror tidying up his appearance.

He knew that his image was crucial as the company's representative.

He combed his wet hair to make sure it wasn't messy, then straightened his suit to make himself look more refreshed.

Even as he was getting dressed, he remained anxious and nervous.

This press conference is crucial for the company, and I absolutely cannot allow myself to cause any negative impact on the company due to being late or making any small mistake.

After getting dressed, he grabbed his car keys and phone and hurriedly left home.

He sped along, the scenery outside the car window rushing past him, but his mind was completely focused on the upcoming press conference.

Chapter 132 Press Conference

Kitahara Makoto drove his car like a flame in a raging storm, rushing through the streets in the early morning.

The scenery outside the car window flashed past him, like streaks of lightning piercing the tranquil dawn.

His eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, and every turn he made appeared so decisive and swift.

Upon arriving at the company entrance, he slammed on the brakes, and the car came to a smooth stop on the side of the road.

Kitahara Makoto pushed open the door, and a fresh morning breeze rushed in, carrying with it a hint of the city's atmosphere.

He looked up and saw that his assistant, Li Hua, was already waiting anxiously at the company entrance.

Li Hua was dressed in a neat business suit, her hair was combed meticulously, and her face showed a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.

She would glance at her watch every now and then, then look up into the distance, as if anticipating something.

When Kitahara Makoto came into view, a relieved smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Mr. Kitahara, you've finally arrived!"

Li Hua hurried forward, his tone tinged with urgency.

"There are several urgent documents that require your review, and a press conference is about to begin..."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, interrupting her:

"I understand, let's talk as we walk."

With that, he strode into the company, Li Hua following closely behind.

The two chatted about work as they quickly walked into the company gate.

Thanks to Li Hua's meticulous arrangements, the press conference was held as scheduled.

The venue was arranged in a solemn and professional manner, with rows of seats neatly arranged. Reporters had arrived one after another, busy adjusting their equipment and preparing to record every detail.

Accompanied by Li Hua, Kitahara Makoto entered the venue. His gaze quickly swept over the reporters present, and a determined expression appeared on his face.

He was well aware of the importance of this press conference, as it concerned not only the company's reputation but also the trust of its users.

At the start of the press conference, Kitahara Makoto stepped to the front of the stage and, facing the cameras and reporters, first expressed his deepest apologies for the loss of user data caused by the nn server malfunction yesterday.

He frankly admitted the company's mistakes in the incident and promised to do everything possible to resolve the problem and recover the losses for users.

Next, Kitahara Makoto explained in detail the company's investigation results on the incident and the remedial measures already taken.

The company emphasized its commitment to user data and introduced new solutions to enhance server stability and data backup.

Makoto Kitahara stated that the company will invest more in improving service quality to ensure that similar problems do not occur again.

Next, in the Q&A session...

A reporter asked first, "Mr. Kitahara, could you explain in detail the reason for the nn server malfunction yesterday?"

Kitahara Makoto nodded and replied:

"Our preliminary investigation revealed that the malfunction was caused by aging server hardware and improper software updates."

"We sincerely apologize for this and have already carried out emergency repairs and upgrades to the server to ensure that similar problems do not occur again."

Another reporter followed up with another question:

"So, how will your company compensate for the loss of user data?"

Kitahara Makoto said with a serious expression:

"We are keenly aware of the importance of user data, and we are deeply saddened by the losses this incident has caused to our users."

"We will provide a reasonable compensation plan based on the user's actual losses, and set up a dedicated customer service team to assist users in completing data recovery and compensation applications."

Other reporters were also interested in future plans:

"Mr. Kitahara, will this incident affect your company's future development plans?"

Kitahara Shin smiled and replied to Dong:

"This incident has indeed served as a wake-up call for us, but it has also made us more clear about our development direction."

"We will take this opportunity to strengthen technological research and development and talent cultivation, and enhance the company's core competitiveness."

"At the same time, we will pay more attention to user feedback and needs, and strive to provide users with better services."

Chapter 133 Sudden Fire

Midway through the press conference, the originally solemn venue suddenly plunged into darkness.

As the company's president, Kitahara Makoto immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

He stood up, trying to calm himself in the darkness, while signaling to his bodyguard team to get ready.

"What happened? Why did the power suddenly go out?"

Li Hua, standing next to Kitahara Makoto, asked nervously.

Kitahara Makoto frowned and answered in a deep voice:

"I don't know, but we must remain calm and not let the situation get out of control."

Just then, a piercing alarm sounded, and thick smoke began to billow out from a corner.

Fire alarm! Kitahara Makoto's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his composure and began to shout instructions:

"Everyone, don't panic, stay calm, and evacuate in an orderly manner according to instructions! 207"

"President, you should go first!"

A bodyguard quickly approached Kitahara Makoto, preparing to escort him away.

Kitahara Makoto shook his head and said firmly:

"No, I can't leave everyone behind and go first. We must evacuate together."

However, in the darkness, the reporters began to scatter in panic, and the scene became chaotic.

The bodyguards immediately sprang into action, spreading out to various corners of the venue and using their professional skills and calm judgment to maintain order and ensure that the reporters could evacuate in an orderly manner.

Just then, a painful groan was heard.

(cecj) Kitahara Makoto looked in the direction of the sound and saw a reporter lying on the ground, clearly injured.

"There are people injured!"

Li Hua exclaimed in surprise.

Kitahara Makoto immediately signaled a bodyguard to check on the injured person's condition and contacted an ambulance:

"Quickly, check how badly he's injured, and contact an ambulance to ensure he gets timely treatment."

The bodyguard quickly went to the injured person's side, squatted down to inquire about the extent of the injury, and comforted him.

Meanwhile, he used a walkie-talkie to maintain contact with the other bodyguards to ensure the smooth progress of the evacuation.

Thanks to the combined efforts of Kitahara Makoto, Li Hua, and the bodyguard team, the reporters and employees were safely evacuated outside the building.

Amidst the chaos and panic, they remained calm and orderly, ensuring everyone could escape safely.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, the sirens of fire trucks could be heard in the distance.

An ambulance arrived quickly, and medical personnel promptly conducted an initial examination and treatment on the injured person before transporting them to the hospital for further examination and treatment.

Immediately afterwards, several fire trucks arrived with sirens blaring and stopped in front of the building.

The firefighters quickly got out of the vehicle, put on their fireproof suits, and carried various firefighting equipment, rushing to the fire scene.

They quickly sprang into action, some connecting water pipes, some operating fire-fighting equipment, and others entering the building to carry out firefighting and search and rescue operations.

Under the watchful eyes of Kitahara Makoto and others, the firefighters demonstrated exceptional professionalism and courage, disregarding their personal safety and dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to the rescue work.

Soon after, an ambulance arrived with sirens blaring. Medical personnel quickly conducted a preliminary examination and treatment on the injured person and then transported them to the hospital for further examination and treatment.

Watching the busy figures of the medical staff, Kitahara was filled with gratitude and respect.

Standing outside the building, Kitahara Makoto watched the fire trucks and ambulances drive away, his heart filled with lingering fear and relief.

He patted one of the bodyguards on the shoulder to express his gratitude and appreciation: "Thank you, I really feel at ease with you here."

The bodyguard smiled and replied, "Mr. President, protecting your safety is our duty."

Chapter 134 Terrifying Business War

Afterwards, Kitahara Makoto sat on the sofa in his office, his brow furrowed, a strong sense of unease rising within him.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong with the whole thing, as if there was an invisible thread connecting all these events.