Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 226: Storm

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Storm

Monday.

This time, Pan Cheng was noticeably quieter during their meeting, and their conversation remained strictly professional. This led Chen Ningxi to briefly wonder if his previous behavior had been a figment of her imagination or misinterpretation.

The inspection company conducted spot checks on the site’s cables and took some samples for testing. Pan Cheng approached Chen Ningxi and said, "The next batch of cables is scheduled to arrive at the end of October as per the contract. If you need them urgently, let me know in advance, and I can adjust orders from other clients."

It was hard to say if there would be an urgent need, so Chen Ningxi could only thank him in advance. "Thanks in advance, I’ll contact you if needed."

Pan Cheng nodded, "Okay, I’m leaving now."

After seeing off Pan Cheng and the inspection staff, Chen Ningxi gathered the main leaders to discuss an emergency plan for preventing flood disasters. Based on past practices, key lines required patrol and maintenance, and potentially hazardous towers and cable devices needed reinforcement.

Last year, Manager Bai handled emergency work; this year, it naturally fell to Chen Ningxi.

Chen Ningxi said, "The city’s emergency command center requires us to ensure power supply during the flood season to support post-flood repairs and rescue operations. Also, our Danjiang paddy fields are vital for provincial grain reserves. If power outages lead to poor drainage and the fields are destroyed, next year’s grain reserves could be affected.

Regarding the emergency linkage mechanism, we coordinate with government departments to promptly communicate about flood conditions and emergency responses. We collaborate with related companies to form a more comprehensive power emergency support system, and establish relationships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to ensure we have emergency supplies. Shangxing Special Electric has already transported the first batch of cables and power equipment to Warehouse No. 1; inspection reports are expected in the next couple of days. If power equipment damages cause outages, we’ll have enough materials for repairs and reconstruction. Also, we need to contact professional rescue teams in advance for technical support and on-site rescue work.

The activation criteria will follow previous requirements. First, the plan will activate immediately upon receiving a red rainstorm warning or warnings from the city’s prevention office, emergency command center, and meteorological bureau. Second, the plan must activate when there’s river surging, backflow, dyke overflow, reservoir over-levels or flash floods. Third..."

The meeting concluded near noon, and according to the emergency plan’s responsibility division, Chen Ningxi began assigning manpower for task deployments. Over the next week, they not only faced the task of dealing with heavy rain but also had to conduct specialized inspections of all power infrastructure in the Danjiang area.

Cheng Qiaobei had just entered his home and saw rain boots and a raincoat in the hallway. He changed into slippers and walked toward the kitchen, asking,

"Whose stuff is at the door?"

Chen Ningxi said, "Mine. Heavy rain is expected within the week. If there’s flooding, I have to go on-site and be prepared just in case."

Cheng Qiaobei mentioned Wei Lai’s concern over a possible impact on the new facilities at Zhoushan Hotel due to the upcoming heavy rain. After communicating with the program team, he delayed the recording to early next month.

Cheng Qiaobei said, "You’re going to the site?"

Chen Ningxi turned off the stove and transferred the stir-fried beef onto a plate. As she walked to the dining room, she said, "Of course I have to go."

"But you’re a woman, and they still expect you to go if something happens?" Cheng Qiaobei asked as he washed his hands, then returned to the dining room and accepted the bowl and chopsticks from Chen Ningxi. She sat down, removing her apron, saying, "What about being a woman? Gender doesn’t matter in work. When it’s my turn, I can’t shirk my responsibilities."

"But if there’s flooding, and it’s dangerous, will you jump in to save people?" Cheng Qiaobei worried about her.

"Who told you that flood prevention involves jumping into the water to save people?" Chen Ningxi laughed. "I’m not going there to rescue people; I’m there to patrol power equipment. When problems arise, I’ll repair them promptly to ensure electricity supply for the city."

"Oh, I see." Cheng Qiaobei felt relieved.

That night, half-asleep, he heard sudden violent winds and lightning outside the window.

Chen Ningxi opened her eyes to see a blade-like lightning bolt slashing through the dark canopy, instantly illuminating the night like day. Thunder rumbled across the city, making the glass windows seem to tremble.

Large raindrops beat against the glass with crackling sounds, followed shortly by a torrential downpour, drowning out the world outside with the sound of rain.

Cheng Qiaobei held Chen Ningxi tight; she nudged him, "I’m going to close the balcony windows."

"I’ll do it."

Cheng Qiaobei got out of bed, stepped onto a rain-soaked balcony floor, closed the windows, and wiped the area dry with a cloth.

Chen Ningxi didn’t sleep well that night. Given the heavy rain, rivers and reservoirs would undoubtedly rise in the morning.

She got up at dawn, made breakfast for Cheng Qiaobei without waking him, and left.

At work, she received reports from several village power stations. Due to the severe weather, electric equipment in some villages tilted or collapsed, urgently needing cable replacement and reinforced equipment.

Chen Ningxi immediately contacted the warehouse to dispatch the remaining cables to the needed village power stations. Everyone went to their responsible areas, each performing their duties. However, Lei Dechang suddenly experienced high blood pressure, and what was initially his responsibility to go to Fengtang Village shifted to Chen Ningxi. It turned out that disaster in Lei Dechang’s area was severe; Chen Ningxi put on rain boots and a raincoat, calling Liu Shaojun and Tian Quan to head to Fengtang Village.

Liu Shaojun glanced at the person in the back seat. "Manager Chen, it’s raining so hard, and you’re still coming?"

Chen Ningxi said, "The disaster in Fengtang Village is severe, with three power towers down. The northern part of the village is out of power. How could I be at ease without being there?"

Tian Quan added, "Who would have thought the disaster would hit Fengtang Village this year? They’ve been peaceful for years."

Chen Ningxi replied, "The upstream reservoir in Fengtang Village finished construction at the beginning of the year. But now, they’re facing the worst rainstorm in fifty years. Without flooding the reservoir, it would submerge the entire Yuanbao Village. Lives are at stake, and there’s nothing they can do."

Tian Quan sighed, "But after their flooding, downstream villages like ours are suffering."

Chen Ningxi had a serious expression, "Yuanbao Reservoir is releasing flood water at scheduled times. Once it surpasses the maximum level, the gates will open. Let’s hope the rain stops."

Liu Shaojun looked at the misty sky. He didn’t want to say it, but it seemed like the rain wouldn’t stop anytime soon.

Chen Ningxi’s phone rang, "Hello, this is Chen Ningxi, ... Understood, ... Are you sure? ... Okay, got it."

After hanging up, Tian Quan noticed Chen Ningxi’s face turn even more serious.

"Manager Chen, what happened?"

Chen Ningxi said, "It was a call from the meteorological bureau. They said there would be another massive rainstorm tonight."