?Mobile reading Hearing that the driver had purchased comprehensive insurance, Qin Dashi felt confident—though the vehicle might be totaled, at least someone would compensate, and then he could simply buy a new one. The driver explained that he had applied the brakes, but there was no response; instead, the vehicle sped up. It must have been a problem with the braking system. Qin Feng pulled the driver out by forcefully dragging the door open, and though the driver’s head and legs were both bruised, fortunately neither had broken bones. Qin Feng always sensed something unusual in the driver’s expression, even though the driver was doing his best to appear unintentional. Nevertheless, he didn’t dwell on it, assuming the driver had simply been startled. The traffic police and insurance representatives arrived promptly, conducted a thorough on-site investigation, and unanimously concluded that the responsibility lay with the large truck. The traffic officers also inspected the braking system of the large truck and concluded that the brakes had failed; whether the failure was due to human sabotage or natural wear and tear would require further investigation. After Qin Feng left, the truck driver quietly dialed a number: "Pang, the mission has failed... If you don't listen to me explain, that vehicle was completely crushed, yet the other side came out completely undamaged. I'm only slightly injured myself. Look at the losses this time—there's an insurance company, but it's still uncertain whether the payout will be sufficient to cover the other party's claims. My truck is a total loss. Well, I'll find you for compensation." ... Upon returning to the Qin Group headquarters, Qin Feng entered the elevator and felt increasingly suspicious about the accident today. According to expectations, the large truck should not have appeared on the auxiliary road, especially after emerging from the alley. Even if this assumption holds true, drivers typically slow down and proceed cautiously when entering the auxiliary road from the alley. Why, then, was the large truck traveling so fast? Thinking about these issues, he pressed the door-closing button. "Wait a minute! Wait!" a female voice rang out, followed by the hurried sound of high-heeled shoes tapping the floor. He reached for the door-opening button, only to press the closing one again out of urgency. As the two doors were about to close, a snow-white, delicate hand reached in, preventing the doors from closing and causing them to part open on either side. Then a fragrant breeze flowed in, and the person who entered didn't realize that Qin Feng had pressed the closing button, and said, "Thank you, Qin Director... are you?" The female voice naturally rose an octave, startling him with the sudden outburst, and he pressed the closing button again instinctively for the third time. Only then did he take in the person's identity—she was Luo Man, the Human Resources Manager. The young woman instinctively wanted to step out, but still arrived a little late, and the elevator doors had now closed completely. "Luo Manager, hey, how are you? It's been a while—your charm hasn't faded at all," Qin, the young man, said with a cheerful smile, his expression quite mischievous and full of charm. Since the "spying" incident, Romana has deliberately avoided Qin Feng and Mei Hui. Yet, being on the same floor, they inevitably see each other—more so the more she tries to avoid them. Especially with Mei Hui, they meet almost every day to discuss work matters. Through several conversations, Romana has learned that Mei Hui is unaware of the incident, which has given her considerable reassurance. But with Qin Feng, she manages to remain composed, as they had exchanged glances at the time. The atmosphere in the elevator has become somewhat awkward—taking about a minute to travel from the ground floor to the top floor, which feels like a trial for Romana. Moreover, with the elevator doors already open, it's unlikely she can simply press a floor button and escape. Qin Feng is standing right beside the control panel. "Good morning, Mr. Qin," Romana manages to squeeze out. Qin Da crossed his arms over his chest and smiled, saying, "I feel like something's off with you—have you been unwell, or is it just relatives visiting? Though I'm the boss and you're the employee, we've always emphasized equality here, haven't we, huh?" Luo Man squared her shoulders, adopting a look of determined resignation, as if ready to meet her fate: "Mr. Qin, I absolutely didn't mean to cause any trouble last time..." "Last time? What exactly happened last time?" Qin Feng asked with genuine curiosity. Luo Man blinked—what was he playing at? But this way, everyone pretending not to notice, it actually helped avoid a lot of awkwardness. Luo Man quickly regained her composure, straightening her posture and giving a firm look: "Then it's my mistake—I simply forgot. Since Mr. Qin doesn't remember anything, that's perfect!" Clunk... clink... creak... The elevator suddenly began to shake violently, emitting sharp metallic groans. Both of them lost their balance at the same time. Qin Feng quickly stabilized himself, slightly spreading his legs, without reaching out to grasp the metal walls. Romana had already steadied herself a moment before, yet still let out a shriek as her body leaned sideways. Intentionally choosing a spot farther from Qin Feng, there was simply so little room in the elevator—Qin, the young lord, reached out and caught her slender waist. "Ah!" she gasped again, beginning to struggle. "Don't worry, little romantic manager," Qin assured her firmly, making a pledge. "I'll keep you from falling!" Suddenly, Romana seemed to realize something, and gave up her struggle, letting herself be cradled in his arms. Instantly, she felt as though she were suffocating—the strong scent of the man overwhelmed her, leaving her mind completely blank. The elevator continued to sway, and the overhead light flickered, as if it might go out at any moment. "Oh, my! Didn't we just have this elevator inspected last month? How come it's already malfunctioning so quickly?" Qin Feng held the woman in one arm while reaching for the emergency phone in the other. Beep… beep… The alarm phone has lost power. He had to pull out his mobile phone. Fortunately, the elevator's signal coverage was upgraded recently; otherwise, things would have been truly dire. He tried calling Mei Hui—no answer. He tried calling Fang Fang—no answer either. He could only place his hopes on Hou Bao, begging the old man to keep his phone with him. Besides the three of them, Qin Feng’s phone directory contained only Fang Fei and the other three young girls. They were all in class, likely turned off their phones. Even if he managed to reach them, what could he do? As for whether the old man heard what he said, only heaven knows. Creak... Zzz... Thud... The elevator suddenly dropped half a meter, then seemed to be jammed by something, nearly sending the two of them sprawling. This sudden jolt had sent their hearts racing to their throats, and Roman instinctively clutched the man's waist tightly, his eyes filled with fear.