Double evil in the business district

"This... How is this possible..." Xiao Yue pointed at the screen, her voice trembling, her face pale. Detective Luo followed her finger and saw the screen prominently display the words "Zhang Bozhu," along with numerous transaction records between him and the company behind the scheme, and even contact records with a mysterious number. Detective Luo recognized this number instantly; it belonged to a prominent figure who wielded immense influence in the business world but rarely appeared in public.

"Looks like we've caught a big fish." Detective Luo's tone was inarticulate, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. "This information is enough to bring them down."

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. She quickly copied all the files to an encrypted USB drive and completely deleted all traces of it from the computer. "We have to get out of here right now."

Detective Luo nodded and put the decoder away. "Let's go!"

The two tiptoed out of the office. The corridor was empty, with only the emergency lights emitting a dim green light, which seemed particularly gloomy. Just as they reached the end of the corridor and were about to reach the emergency exit, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded, breaking the tranquility of the night.

"Oh no, they discovered us!" Xiao Yue's face changed.

Almost immediately, a chaotic sound of footsteps could be heard from the other end of the corridor. A group of black-clad thugs rushed over aggressively, led by none other than Hong Shuijun, his face grim and wielding a metal rod. "Catch them! Don't let them get away!"

Detective Luo grabbed Xiao Yue's hand and protected her behind him. "Let's go!"

The two men turned and ran, but the door to the emergency exit was locked from the outside.

"Damn it!" Detective Luo kicked the door hard, but it didn't move at all.

The thugs were getting closer and closer, and Xiao Yue's heart was beating fast. She knew that if she was caught by them, the consequences would be disastrous.

"This way!" Xiao Yue suddenly saw a small door next to him with "Utility Room" written on it.

The two of them quickly slipped into the utility room and locked the door. The utility room was filled with various miscellaneous items, and the air was filled with a musty smell.

"Bang bang bang!" The thugs began to bang on the door of the utility room violently. The wooden door creaked under the heavy weight and was about to be knocked open.

Detective Luo looked around and saw a small window in the corner. Although it was high, it might be their only chance of escape. He brought over a few cardboard boxes and stacked them on top of each other. "Quick, get up there!"

Xiao Yue climbed onto the cardboard box and pushed open the small window, letting a gust of cold wind rush in. Outside the window was a narrow alley filled with trash cans.

"You go first!" Detective Luo urged.

Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, knowing that now was not the time to be pretentious, she gritted her teeth, turned over and crawled out.

"Jump!" Detective Luo's voice came from behind.

Xiao Yue looked back and saw that Hong Shuijun had already broken open the door of the utility room and was staring at her viciously.

"Go!" Detective Luo yelled, threw a file bag at the Hong Shui army, then turned and ran in another direction, attracting the attention of the thugs.

Xiao Yue no longer hesitated and jumped...

"Shen Ting, I need backup..." Detective Luo's voice came intermittently from the intercom, then stopped abruptly. Xiao Yue felt as if she were falling from a height, the wind whistling in her ears. Seconds later, she slammed heavily into a pile of trash cans. A sharp pain shot through her ankle, and she couldn't help but groan. Ignoring the pain, she struggled to climb out of the garbage pile and hide in the deep alley.

Meanwhile, netizen Feng was scrolling through his phone, checking out the latest news about Xiao's Enterprise. A post titled "Xiao's Enterprise Secretly Transfers Assets" caught his eye. The post described Xiao's Enterprise's top management's covert asset transfers in a serious manner, accompanied by grainy photos.

Netizen Feng's previous boycott of Xiao's enterprise had wavered, but after seeing this news, he began to doubt it again. Could there really be something wrong with Xiao's enterprise?

Just when he was hesitating, blogger Zhang posted a new Weibo: "The asset transfer of Xiao's enterprise is confirmed! They are going to run away! Don't be fooled by their public relations tactics!" A photoshopped picture was attached below the Weibo post, which further deepened netizens' misunderstanding.

When netizen Feng saw this Weibo post, his mind shifted again. He retweeted Zhang's Weibo post and commented: "Boycott Xiao's enterprise! Resolutely safeguard consumer rights!"

Shen Ting paced anxiously in his office, gripping the intercom tightly. Detective Luo's final, halting words, "Shen Ting, I need backup..." He was distraught. He immediately mobilized security personnel and prepared to personally go to the rescue. Just then, his uncle, Shen Jianguo, the second-in-command of the Shen Group, walked in.

"Where are you going?" Shen Jianguo asked sternly.

"Detective Luo and Xiao Yue are in danger, I must go save them!" Shen Ting said in a firm tone.

"Nonsense!" Shen Jianguo shouted angrily, "The company is in the middle of a storm right now. If you leave now, won't you just add fuel to the fire? If the media catches us, all our previous efforts will be wasted!"

"But……"

"No buts!" Shen Jianguo interrupted him, "You must put the overall situation first! What does the life or death of Xiao Yue and that detective have to do with us, the Shen family?"

Shen Ting clenched his fists. He knew his uncle was right, but he couldn't just stand by and watch Xiao Yue and Detective Luo fall into danger. He was caught in a dilemma and was struggling internally.

Hiding in a dark alley, Xiao Yue, enduring the excruciating pain in her ankle, called Public Relations Officer Lin. After the call was connected, she briefly explained the situation and asked him to immediately initiate a backup plan. After hanging up, Xiao Yue leaned against the cold wall, looking up at the dark night sky, feeling a surge of unease.

To protect her, Detective Luo single-handedly led the pursuers away, and now his life or death is uncertain. Even if she escapes, she faces enormous challenges. She must quickly find evidence to prove the innocence of Xiao's enterprise, otherwise, everything will be over...

"PR Lin, why hasn't President Xiao returned yet? The online public opinion is getting more and more intense, and we must respond as soon as possible!" an employee from Xiao's corporate publicity department asked anxiously. PR Lin's face was grim. She glanced at her phone, but still hadn't heard from Xiao Yue.

She took a deep breath and said calmly, "Boss Xiao is dealing with some important matters and will be back soon. Everyone, don't panic and continue to do your job well."

However, her trembling hands revealed her inner uneasiness… The phone suddenly rang, and the shrill sound echoed in the silent office. Public Relations Officer Lin grabbed the phone abruptly, only to hear a strange and cold voice: "Xiao Yue… is in our hands…"

Inside Xiao's corporate publicity department, the atmosphere was as solemn as the calm before the storm. Employees gathered in small groups, whispering about negative news online. Fear spread like a virus in the air.

"Why hasn't Mr. Xiao come back yet? There's such a big fuss online!" A young copywriter bit his nails nervously.

"Yeah, PR Lin couldn't contact President Xiao either. Could something really have happened?" another employee echoed worriedly.

Lin, the PR representative, sat at her desk, feigning composure, repeatedly dialing Xiao Yue's number, but no one answered. The cold, robotic female voice on the other end of the line, like a death warrant, hammered at her nerves. "The number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later..."

"PR Lin, what should we do now? If this continues, the company will really be finished!" A senior copy editor couldn't help but walk up to PR Lin, with a hint of despair in his tone.

Public Relations Officer Lin took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "Don't panic, everyone! President Xiao must have her own plans. All we have to do now is stay at our posts and do our jobs well. I trust President Xiao will lead us through this!" Despite saying this, she felt increasingly uncertain. Xiao Yue's disappearance had left her feeling a sense of panic unlike any she'd experienced before.

Meanwhile, in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of the city, Xiao Yue and Detective Luo were engaged in a desperate fight with a group of black-clad thugs. Although Detective Luo was agile, he was outnumbered. In order to protect Xiao Yue, his arm was hit by a steel pipe, and blood instantly stained his sleeve red.

"Detective Luo!" Xiao Yue exclaimed, her eyes instantly red.

Detective Luo gritted his teeth, enduring the severe pain, and protected Xiao Yue behind him. "Miss Xiao, hurry up! I'll hold them off!"

Xiao Yue shook her head desperately. How could she abandon Detective Luo and run away alone? "Let's go together!" She picked up a broken brick from the ground and smashed it hard at an approaching thug.

The thugs were enraged and attacked even more ruthlessly. Although Xiao Yue fought hard, she was a weak woman after all, and was soon caught by one of the thugs and thrown to the ground.

"Xiao Yue!" Detective Luo's eyes were bloodshot and he wanted to rush over to save her, but he was held tightly by two thugs.

Xiao Yue struggled to get up, but she felt powerless and the severe pain made it almost impossible for her to breathe. She closed her eyes in despair. Was she really going to die here today?

At that moment, the warehouse door burst open, and a group of mysterious men in black suits and sunglasses rushed in. With swift, ruthless moves, they quickly subdued the thugs. The warehouse erupted in chaos, a deafening cacophony of shouting and fighting.

The leading man in black walked up to Xiao Yue, looked down at her, and slowly said, "Miss Xiao, we have been ordered..." He paused, his eyes sweeping over the bruised Detective Luo and the disheveled Xiao Yue, before continuing, "Take you away from here."

The leading man in black was tall, his sunglasses covering most of his face, making it difficult to see his expression. His tone was cold and concise: "Miss Xiao, we have been ordered to take you away from here."

Xiao Yue stared at him warily, her muscles tense, not daring to relax. She was wounded both physically and mentally, like a frightened bird, hypersensitive to any disturbance. Detective Luo struggled to his feet, standing in front of Xiao Yue, his voice weak but firm: "Who are you? Why are you helping us?"

The man in black didn't answer, but simply gestured. Several people behind him immediately stepped forward and helped Xiao Yue and Detective Luo to their feet. Xiao Yue subconsciously tried to break free, but the man in black firmly grasped her arm. "Miss Xiao, now is not the time to ask questions. Let's get out of here first." His tone was unquestionable, carrying an irresistible majesty.

Detective Luo also realized the urgency of the situation. He pulled Xiao Yue's sleeve, signaling her to follow him. Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to trust the people before her. After all, in such a desperate situation, they were her only hope.

The men in black escorted Xiao Yue and Detective Luo out of the warehouse quickly. Outside, several black cars had been waiting for a long time. They quickly got in, the engines roared, and they sped away from this dangerous place like an arrow.

Inside the car, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. Xiao Yue and Detective Luo sat side by side in the back seat, each silent. Xiao Yue's mind replayed the thrilling scene, her heart still pounding. She furtively glanced at the men in black beside her, trying to find any clues in their eyes, but found nothing. These men were well-trained and silent, like an impenetrable wall, blocking out all her questions.

Detective Luo's face was pale, and the wound on his arm still ached. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and seemed to be gathering strength. He knew that this crisis was far from over. They had only escaped danger temporarily, and greater challenges awaited them.

The car sped along and finally stopped in front of a luxurious villa. The man in black opened the door and respectfully asked Xiao Yue and Detective Luo to get out. "Ms. Xiao, please."

Xiao Yue and Detective Luo followed the man in black into the villa. The opulent decor left them momentarily dazed. In the living room, a man in a suit stood with his back to them in front of the French window, gazing at the distant nightscape. Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around, revealing a familiar face.

"Ms. Xiao, Detective Luo, how are you?" The man raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

Xiao Yue and Detective Luo were stunned. They had never imagined they would see Hong Shuijun here. He sat leisurely on the sofa, toying with a dagger in his hand, his eyes cold and sharp. "It seems your luck has run out."