Double evil in the business district

As the men in black suits approached, Xiao Yue's heartbeat quickened. She clutched the fragmented document tightly, her fingertips turning white. Shen Ting calmly shielded her behind him, his gaze fixed on the approaching men.

"What do you want?" Shen Ting's voice was low and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty.

"Stop talking nonsense!" The leading man waved his hand impatiently. "Hand over the things, and we'll consider letting you go."

Shen Ting sneered, "Just you guys?"

Before he could finish his words, Shen Ting had already made his move. With his agility and swift movements, he knocked several men in black suits to the ground in just a few moves. Xiao Yue, watching from the side, was stunned; she hadn't expected Shen Ting's skills to be so impressive.

However, the other side clearly had the advantage in numbers. Soon, several more men in black suits rushed in from outside and surrounded Shen Ting. Shen Ting was outnumbered and gradually fell behind.

"Shen Ting!" Xiao Yue exclaimed and wanted to go forward to help, but was blocked by a man in a black suit.

"Little girl, don't meddle in other people's business." The man grinned and reached out to snatch the document fragment from Xiao Yue's hand.

Xiao Yue held onto the fragments of the document tightly, refusing to let go. She knew these fragments were the key to uncovering the truth and must not fall into the wrong hands.

"Let me go!" Xiao Yue struggled hard, but couldn't break free from the man's grip.

"Be good and listen to me, or you'll suffer!" The man increased his strength, and Xiao Yue felt a sharp pain in his wrist.

In the struggle, Xiao Yue's fragments of documents fell to the ground. She was anxious and wanted to pick them up, but the man pinned her to the ground.

Shen Ting's eyes were bloodshot when he saw this. He struggled to break free from the siege and rushed towards Xiao Yue.

"Let her go!" Shen Ting roared and knocked down the man who was holding Xiao Yue with one punch.

Xiao Yue took the opportunity to get up and tried to pick up the scattered pieces of documents. However, the men in black suits had already reacted and rushed towards her.

Shen Ting protected Xiao Yue behind him and engaged in a fierce fight with the men in black suits. The archives room was in chaos, with fragments of documents scattered all over the floor and tables and chairs knocked over.

Xiao Yue hid behind Shen Ting, watching the scene in front of her with fear. She knew that they were in a very dangerous situation.

Suddenly, the door of the archive room was pushed open, and a short, fat man wearing glasses walked in.

"What's going on?" The man looked at the chaotic scene in front of him with a somewhat unhappy tone.

"Accountant Chen..." A man in a black suit pointed at Shen Ting and Xiao Yue and said, "They..."

Accountant Chen's eyes fell on the scattered document fragments and his expression suddenly changed.

"What are you doing?!" he shouted.

Accountant Chen's appearance brought a sudden calm to the chaotic scene. He quickly walked over to the scattered fragments of documents, his face livid. These fragments were the very evidence he had painstakingly sought to destroy. He had never imagined that Xiao Yue would find them and dig them out.

Shen Ting protected Xiao Yue behind him and said in a cold tone, "We are here to investigate the truth."

"Investigate the truth?" Accountant Chen sneered. "What truth is there to investigate here? You're trespassing illegally. I'm calling the police!"

"Call the police?" Shen Ting raised his eyebrows. "Are you sure you want to call the police? When the time comes, the truth that the police find out may not be what you want to see."

Accountant Chen's face changed slightly, and his eyes flickered. He knew that if the police really intervened in the investigation, his actions would inevitably be exposed.

He took a deep breath and said calmly, "I don't know what you're talking about. Security, arrest these two people!"

Several security guards in black suits immediately stepped forward and surrounded Shen Ting and Xiao Yue. Although Shen Ting was quite skilled, he was outnumbered, and with the added pressure of protecting Xiao Yue, he quickly fell behind.

"Shen Ting!" Xiao Yue shouted anxiously. Seeing Shen Ting being controlled by several security guards, she was extremely worried.

Accountant Chen walked up to Xiao Yue with a sinister smile on his face. "Miss Xiao, you're really not going to take my word for it. Originally, if you had just been obedient, I could have left you safe and sound. But now, I'm afraid you're going to suffer a little."

He turned to a security guard and ordered, "Lock her in the dark room. No one is allowed to approach her without my permission!"

Two security guards grabbed Xiao Yue and dragged her out of the archives room. Xiao Yue struggled desperately, but to no avail. She was locked in a small, dark room, lit only by a dim light bulb.

The door slammed shut, and Xiao Yue's heart sank. She knew Accountant Chen wouldn't let her go easily. And those scattered fragments of documents would likely be destroyed, and the truth would be buried forever.

She paced anxiously back and forth in the room, her heart filled with unease and fear. She was worried about Shen Ting's safety, and even more worried that the hard-earned evidence would disappear. Time passed, and the room became eerily silent, with only the sound of her rapid breathing and heartbeat echoing.

Suddenly, she heard a faint sound coming from outside the door. She held her breath and listened carefully. The sound was getting closer and closer, as if someone was approaching.

Could it be Accountant Chen? Or...

She clenched her fists nervously, her heart beating faster. The door opened gently, and a figure appeared at the door.

"Miss Xiao..." a low voice sounded.

In the dim light, the person who came was Shen Ting. There were some scratches on his face, but his eyes were still sharp. Seeing that Xiao Yue was safe and sound, he was obviously relieved. "I'm glad you're okay."

Xiao Yue was surprised and delighted, and asked quickly, "How did you get out? Where's Accountant Chen?"

Shen Ting briefly explained, "I got away. Accountant Chen was called away by security. It seems there's an emergency." He looked around, his brow furrowed. "This place..."

"Forget about this place," Xiao Yue said anxiously, "Those document fragments may be key evidence. We must find them as soon as possible!"

Shen Ting nodded, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "I'll take care of it. You stay here first, I'll come back to pick you up as soon as possible."

Although Xiao Yue was worried, she also knew that going out now would only cause more trouble. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Shen Ting, be careful of Director Ma. I don't think this matter is that simple."

Shen Ting looked at her deeply, then turned and left.

The door to the small dark room closed again, and Xiao Yue fell into darkness and silence once again. But she didn't give up hope. Instead, she began to try to recall the fragments of documents she had seen earlier. She closed her eyes and replayed the words, numbers, and even the subtle traces on the fragments in her mind.

The fragments were scattered and complex, involving internal company accounts and transaction records. Although Xiao Yue wasn't a professional financial professional, she keenly noticed obvious anomalies in some of the data. With her astonishing memory, she began to piece the fragments together in her mind, like a jigsaw puzzle, piece by piece, to unravel the truth.

Meanwhile, Shen Ting didn't go directly to Accountant Chen, but instead went to Director Ma's office. He bypassed the surveillance cameras and quietly sneaked in. The office was empty, but Shen Ting didn't let his guard down. He carefully searched every corner of the office, trying to find some clues.

He found a document on Director Ma's desk that recorded some of the company's recent large capital flows. Shen Ting carefully examined it and found that the flow of one of the funds was very suspicious, and it actually flowed into an overseas shell company.

Shen Ting's mind raced, and he immediately took a photo of the document with his phone. He continued searching and found an encrypted USB drive in a drawer. He carefully put it away, knowing it might hold a greater secret.

After leaving Director Ma's office, Shen Ting immediately contacted his technical team and asked them to crack the USB flash drive's password. He knew that time was running out and he had to find evidence of Director Ma's crime as soon as possible.

He had a vague feeling that Director Ma might have other accomplices behind the scenes. Accountant Chen's unusual behavior and Wu Baoan's obstruction made him feel that things were not simple. He had to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible to protect Xiao Yue's safety and bring the mastermind to justice.

Meanwhile, trapped in the dark room, Xiao Yue finally pieced together the fragments in her mind. She discovered that these fragments contained evidence of Director Ma laundering company funds. A surge of excitement washed over her, knowing that if she could hand this evidence over to the police, Director Ma would be brought to justice.

At this moment, the door of the small dark room was opened again. A figure appeared at the door, holding a key in his hand. "Miss Xiao, come with me."

The person who came was neither Shen Ting nor Accountant Chen, but a strange man. He had a meaningful smile on his face and said slowly, "Someone wants to see you."

Xiao Yue looked at the man in front of him warily and didn't follow him immediately. "Who are you? Who wants to see me?"

The man smiled, revealing a mouthful of yellowed teeth. "Miss Xiao, don't be nervous. I'm just following orders. As for who wants to see you, you'll find out when you go." He shook the key in his hand. "Miss Xiao is smart. She should know that she has no choice now."

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. She knew that resisting now would only put her in greater danger. She slowly stood up and followed the man out of the small dark room.

The corridor was dim and silent, and the air was filled with a musty smell. The man led her through many twists and turns until they finally arrived at a heavy iron door. He opened it with his key, and a chill hit her face.

Xiao Yue was pushed into the room, and the iron door slammed shut behind her. The room was dimly lit, with only a dim yellow wall lamp emitting a faint glow. She looked around and found that the room was empty except for a table and a chair.

"Please sit down." A deep voice came from the corner.

Xiao Yue looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall man sitting in the shadows, his face unclear.

"Who are you?" Xiao Yue asked, his voice trembling slightly.

The man slowly stood up and walked under the light. Xiao Yue finally saw his face clearly. It was the man she had always suspected was behind the incident—Director Ma!

Director Ma had a sinister smile on his face. "Ms. Xiao, we meet again."

Xiao Yue forced himself to remain calm, "What do you want to do?"

"I just wanted to talk to you." Director Ma pulled up a chair and sat down gracefully. "About your investigation."

Xiao Yue's heart sank, knowing that he had been exposed. "What do you want?"

"I want to make a deal with you." Director Ma's tone was gentle, but with unquestionable authority. "As long as you stop investigating, I can guarantee your safety and give you a generous reward."

Xiao Yue sneered, "Do you think I will agree?"

Director Ma was not angry, but just smiled faintly, "Ms. Xiao, you should know that your current situation is very dangerous. Continuing the investigation will not do you any good."

Xiao Yue fell silent. She knew Director Ma was right. She was now isolated and helpless, and continuing the investigation would only put her in deeper danger. However, if she gave up, it would be like giving up on the Xiao Group and everything.

"How about it? Have you thought about it?" Director Ma's voice sounded again, with a hint of urging.

Xiao Yue clenched her fists tightly, struggling internally. At this moment, Shen Ting's figure suddenly flashed through her mind, as did the words he said before leaving: "I'll take care of it."

She took a deep breath, her eyes becoming resolute again. "I won't give up."

The smile on Director Ma's face faded, and his eyes turned cold. "It seems you won't cry until you see the coffin." He clapped his hands, and two black-clad bodyguards walked in from the door.

"Take her away."

Just as the bodyguard was about to take action, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Shen Ting appeared at the door.

"stop!"