"We meet again..." The man in black's hoarse voice echoed in the corridor.

Liu Lu's eyes were like knives, piercing straight at the other man: "Tom, you've finally shown yourself." Tom removed his mask, revealing a blank face: "You ruined our boss's plans, and he's very unhappy." Liu Lu sneered: "Who's your boss? Let him come find me!"

Secretary Chen and his bodyguards quickly surrounded him, but Tom just smiled contemptuously, and with a flash, disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Liu Lu knew this was a diversionary tactic, so she immediately instructed Secretary Chen, "Protect Beibei!" After saying that, she turned around and chased after her.

Based on Detective Zhang's previous investigation, the mysterious person was likely hiding in an abandoned factory.

At this moment, Liu Lu and Detective Zhang are standing outside the factory.

The rusty gate, the dilapidated windows, the gloomy factory buildings, and the pungent smell of chemicals in the air all made people feel uneasy.

"Mr. Liu, this is probably a trap," Detective Zhang said in a low voice.

Liu Lu took a deep breath: "I know, but we have to go in." She understood that this was a risky move, and if it failed, the consequences would be unimaginable, but she had to completely eliminate this threat and protect herself and her daughter's safety.

The two entered the factory cautiously.

The factory was dimly lit, filled with abandoned machinery and debris, creating a suffocatingly eerie atmosphere.

Suddenly, a metallic scraping sound broke the silence, and several dark figures darted out from the darkness, surrounding them.

"It seems we've been waiting for you for a long time." A familiar voice came from the darkness.

Tom walked out slowly, followed by a group of burly men carrying weapons.

Liu Lu's heart sank; she knew she had stepped into the enemy's trap.

"You think you can trap me like this?" Liu Lu's gaze was icy, showing no fear.

Tom sneered, "Of course not, the real show is just beginning." He clapped his hands, and heavy footsteps echoed from the depths of the factory, as a tall figure slowly emerged.

"Long time no see, Liu Lu." The figure spoke, his voice low and filled with malice.

Liu Lu's pupils suddenly contracted; she recognized the voice...

Before leaving, Xiao Bei clung tightly to Liu Lu's leg, her big eyes filled with worry: "Mommy, be careful." Liu Lu knelt down, gently stroking her daughter's soft hair and placing a light kiss on her forehead: "Bei Bei, be good, Mommy will be back soon. You must listen to Aunt Chen." Xiao Bei nodded obediently, letting go of Liu Lu's arms, and forced a smile on her little face: "Go, Mommy!" A warm feeling welled up in Liu Lu's heart. For her daughter's sake, she too had to bravely face everything.

The rusty iron gate creaked loudly as Liu Lu and Detective Zhang stepped into the abandoned factory.

A strong musty smell mixed with the smell of engine oil hit the air. In the dim light, the huge machine silhouette looked like a lurking monster, sending chills down one's spine.

Various debris was scattered on the ground, and in some places, rusty steel bars were even exposed, which could easily cause injury if one was not careful.

Detective Zhang walked ahead, carefully observing the surrounding environment and occasionally reminding Liu Lu to watch her step.

They carefully navigated around the debris on the ground and avoided the hanging chains, gradually making their way deeper into the factory.

At a corner, Detective Zhang suddenly stopped and pointed to a thin steel wire on the ground: "Ms. Liu, be careful, there's a trap here." Liu Lu held her breath and observed carefully, discovering that the steel wire was connected to a bell hidden in the shadows.

If you accidentally touch it, it might alert the enemy.

They skillfully bypassed the steel wire and continued on their way.

While passing an abandoned workshop, Liu Lu noticed a loose wooden plank on the ground, which seemed to conceal something underneath.

She gestured for Detective Zhang to stop, and the two of them worked together to lift the wooden board, revealing a dark hole.

Detective Zhang took out a flashlight and shone it into the hole, discovering that it was a ventilation duct.

“Mr. Liu, this ventilation duct likely leads to other parts of the factory. We might be able to use it to avoid the enemy’s line of sight,” Detective Zhang said.

Liu Lu nodded, and the two decided to enter the ventilation duct.

The space inside the pipes was cramped and the air was foul, but for safety reasons, they had to endure these discomforts.

After crawling through the pipe for about ten minutes, they finally found an exit.

Emerging from the exit, they found themselves on the other side of the factory, a more desolate area with rows of abandoned warehouses.

Just then, a series of deep footsteps came from afar, growing closer and closer.

Liu Lu and Detective Zhang quickly hid behind a warehouse, observing the situation outside through the gaps.

The footsteps grew clearer, and several men in black appeared in their field of vision, weapons in their hands, looking around.

"They seem to be looking for something," Detective Zhang said in a low voice.

Liu Lu nodded, a vague unease creeping into her heart.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared behind the man in black...

Tom!

He held a pistol in his hand, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Looks like our prey has appeared."

Tom's appearance instantly froze the atmosphere.

The muzzle of his gun moved back and forth between Liu Lu and Detective Zhang, a cruel smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "It's like finding a needle in a haystack. Liu Lu, you didn't expect to be caught here, did you?"

Before she finished speaking, a group of thugs in black emerged from the shadows of the warehouse and surrounded Liu Lu and Detective Zhang.

Detective Zhang shielded Liu Lu behind him, his eyes scanning the surrounding enemies warily. He said in a deep voice, "Ms. Liu, you go first, I'll hold them off."

Liu Lu grabbed Detective Zhang's arm, her eyes resolute: "If we're going to leave, we'll leave together. I won't abandon you."

Detective Zhang felt a warmth in his heart. Knowing Liu Lu's personality, he stopped trying to persuade her and instead stood back to back with her, ready to face the challenge.

Seeing this, Tom sneered disdainfully, "How touching! Too bad, none of you are leaving today!"

At a command, the thugs swarmed forward, brandishing their weapons and attacking Liu Lu and Detective Zhang.

Detective Zhang was agile and swift, and his punches and kicks were sharp. He took down several thugs in just a few rounds.

But the other side had a large number of people and was powerful, so he soon found himself struggling.

Liu Lu skillfully used her surroundings to evade attacks and look for opportunities to counterattack.

Tom stood aside, coldly observing the fight, occasionally making sarcastic remarks: "Liu Lu, weren't you so tough? Why are you hiding like a mouse now?"

Liu Lu ignored Tom's provocation. She knew that the most important thing now was to preserve her strength and wait for the right opportunity.

She hid behind an abandoned machine, observing her surroundings.

Suddenly, she saw one of the thugs accidentally drop the iron bar he was holding. This was an opportunity!

Liu Lu seized the opportunity, rushed out, picked up the iron rod, and smashed it hard against the thug closest to her.

Caught off guard, the thug was struck on the head with an iron rod and fell to the ground.

Seeing this, the other thugs immediately surrounded her. Liu Lu brandished her iron rod, dodging left and right, barely managing to fend off their attacks.

"Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and the bullet grazed Liu Lu's ear, leaving a bullet hole in the wall behind her.

Liu Lu was startled and turned around to see Tom holding a pistol, staring at her with a cold look in his eyes.

"Liu Lu, the game is over." Tom slowly raised his gun and aimed it at Liu Lu's head.

At this critical moment, a voice suddenly rang out: "Stop!"

With a shout, Secretary Chen rushed in with several well-trained bodyguards, instantly turning the tide of the battle.

They were agile and coordinated, charging into the enemy ranks like tigers descending a mountain, catching the thugs off guard.

Gunshots, shouts, and the sounds of fists and feet clashing mingled together, instantly transforming the originally eerie factory into a battlefield.

Secretary Chen rushed to Liu Lu's side, shielding her, and asked anxiously, "President Liu, are you alright?"

Liu Lu shook her head, her eyes fixed on Tom: "I'm fine, grab him!"

Secretary Chen accepted the order and, with several bodyguards, rushed towards Tom.

Although Tom was quite skilled, he gradually lost ground under the combined attack of the group.

He fought and retreated, trying to find a chance to escape.

While everyone was engaged in a fight, Liu Lu and Detective Zhang began searching the factory.

In a secluded office, they found a locked safe.

Detective Zhang took out his tools and skillfully opened the safe, inside which was a stack of documents.

"Ms. Liu, we've found it!" Detective Zhang handed the file to Liu Lu.

Liu Lu took the document and quickly flipped through it.

These documents record some of the mysterious person's transaction information, but the key parts are encrypted and cannot be read.

Liu Lu frowned. She knew this information was crucial and that a way to decrypt it must be found as soon as possible.

Suddenly, a cold wind swept in from behind, and Liu Lu's alarm bells went off. She turned around abruptly, only to see a blurry black figure disappear at the end of the corridor.

"Oh no, the mysterious person is here!" Liu Lu exclaimed and immediately gave chase.

Detective Zhang and Secretary Chen followed closely behind, plunging the factory into chaos once again.

During the chase, Liu Lu sensed that the mysterious man was nearby, but she always seemed just a little short of catching him.

This feeling made her anxious and strengthened her resolve to hold onto him.

Finally, Liu Lu found the mysterious man in an abandoned workshop.

He had his back to her, as if waiting for something.

"You've finally arrived." The mysterious man slowly turned around, his voice low and hoarse.

Liu Lu stared intently at him, her eyes blazing: "Who are you? Why are you targeting me?"

The mysterious man didn't answer, but instead let out a chilling laugh: "You'll find out soon enough..." He suddenly pulled a remote control from his pocket and pressed a button.

A deafening roar shook the entire factory...

Liu Lu looked at the encrypted file; time was of the essence…

"Tick-tock, tick-tock..." The old-fashioned wall clock made a heart-stopping sound.