The May Day holiday wasn't set yet, and a subsidiary of Lianzhong had a minor accident.
During his shift, a guard at the factory had been drinking and caused a fire. Fortunately, it was discovered and extinguished in time, and there were no losses to personnel or goods.
However, with the recent fire safety inspections, vehicles were out every day spreading awareness, and even barbecue stalls in the suburbs had been ordered to halt operations. Any discovery of fire hazards would result in not only strict inspections but also severe consequences.
The fire at the factory was taken seriously by all parties; shutting down the factory and paying fines was the least of the worries, as it could potentially disrupt the entire production line.
Last month, Lianhua Pharmaceutical under Lianzhong had just signed a contract for a pharmaceutical product with an overseas company—massive in quantity and with a tight deadline—it was a project attracting international attention.