Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 377 Sudden Fire, Investigation into the Cause

A fire broke out at an important property of the Marquis's residence, causing heavy losses.

Just as the Marquis's mansion was gradually getting back on track in flood relief and reconstruction efforts, and was full of anticipation for a bright future, another sudden disaster struck. A major property of the Marquis's mansion, a large workshop, caught fire in the dead of night.

The raging fire instantly engulfed the entire workshop, the flames soaring into the sky and turning half the sky red.

"Oh no! Fire!" The exclamation shattered the tranquility of the night.

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were awakened by this sudden change and hurriedly led their people to the scene.

"We must do everything we can to put out the fire and minimize the damage!" Xiao Ling was extremely anxious.

However, the fire was fierce, and the workshop contained a large amount of flammable raw materials and finished products, making the firefighting work extremely difficult.

"We're running out of water, what should we do?" The people involved in fighting the fire were extremely anxious.

Despite the efforts of everyone in the Marquis's mansion to put out the fire, the raging fire continued to burn mercilessly for several hours, eventually turning the entire workshop into ruins.

The fire caused extremely heavy losses to the Marquis's residence. Not only were a large amount of goods and equipment destroyed, but many workers were also injured in the fire.

"What are we going to do? All our hard work has been ruined," the manager in charge of the business lamented.

While comforting the injured and workers, Su Jinxiu quickly arranged for an investigation into the cause of the fire.

"We must find out exactly how the fire started."

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by aging electrical circuits in the workshop, but the possibility of arson cannot be ruled out.

"Could it be that someone deliberately framed the Marquis's family?" Everyone was filled with doubt and anger.

This loss to the Marquis's mansion attracted attention from all sides. Rivals secretly rejoiced and seized the opportunity to kick them while they were down.

"The Marquis's mansion is in deep trouble now. Let's see how they fight us now."

Some partners also began to waver, worried that the Hou family would be unable to deliver the orders on time, affecting their interests.

"Can the Marquis's Mansion still fulfill the contract? We need to reconsider our cooperation."

Some officials in the imperial court used this as an excuse to criticize and pressure the Marquis's residence.

"The Marquis's residence was mismanaged, which led to such a serious accident."

Despite the immense pressure, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu were not defeated.

They quickly convened the Marquis's advisors to discuss countermeasures.

On the one hand, resources were urgently allocated to rebuild workshops and resume production.

"We must do everything we can to get the workshop running again as soon as possible."

On the other hand, we must intensify our investigation and find out the true cause of the fire.

"If anyone deliberately sets fire to the place, they must pay the price."

However, the reconstruction work requires a lot of money and time.

"Where will the funding come from? How is it possible to complete the reconstruction in such a short time?"

Just as the Marquis's mansion was racking its brains over rebuilding the workshop, another piece of bad news arrived.

Another business owned by the Marquis's family also encountered problems, with product quality being questioned and a large number of orders being canceled.

"Can the Marquis's mansion withstand these successive blows?"

An investigation was launched immediately to determine the cause of the fire.

After the Hou Mansion suffered a major fire, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu immediately ordered a swift and thorough investigation to find out the true cause of the fire.

The guards of the Marquis's residence first conducted a careful investigation of the fire scene. The scene was a mess, and a pungent smell emanated from the charred ruins.

"Judging from the traces at the scene, the fire spread extremely rapidly, which doesn't seem to be caused by simple aging of the electrical circuits." The guard in charge of the investigation frowned.

At the same time, Su Jinxiu sent people to question each of the workers in the workshop.

"What were you all doing that night? Did you notice anything unusual?"

Some workers recalled the scene with tense expressions.

"I think I saw a dark figure flash by near the workshop, but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time."

This vague clue caught the attention of investigators.

Xiao Ling then personally investigated the workshop's recent accounts and business operations, trying to find clues.

"Could it be that a business rival deliberately set fire to the Marquis's residence in an attempt to undermine it?"

However, the investigation process was not smooth.

Some key evidence appears to have been deliberately destroyed or hidden, bringing the investigation to a standstill.

"There must be someone manipulating this behind the scenes, trying to cover up the truth."

Just then, dissenting voices emerged within the Marquis's residence.

Some argue that the workshops should be rebuilt and production resumed as soon as possible, rather than focusing too much on investigating the cause.

"If this investigation continues, the Marquis's family will suffer even greater losses."

Some people worry that the investigation might affect the interests of certain forces and bring even greater trouble to the Marquis's mansion.

"If we offend someone we can't afford to offend, the Marquis's mansion will be in danger."

Despite internal disagreements and pressure, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu remained steadfast.

"If we don't find the cause, similar things will happen again, and the Marquis's mansion will never have a peaceful day."

They intensified their investigation and offered substantial rewards for leads.

"Anyone who can provide valuable clues will be richly rewarded."

Finally, the appearance of a mysterious person brought a turning point to the investigation.

"I know some inside information, but you must guarantee my safety."

The mysterious person revealed some shocking information, which seemed to point to people inside the Marquis's mansion.

"Could it have been done by someone from the Marquis's own household?"

This news caused a huge uproar in the Marquis's residence, and everyone was filled with anxiety.