Ayu bit her lip and said, "But we finally have this opportunity. If we give up now, won't all our previous efforts be wasted? Besides, the retired employee is still in their hands. We have to find clues to rescue him as soon as possible." Lin Yu nodded and said, "That's what I think too, but we still have to be careful and keep a close eye on things."

After a brief moment of deliberation, the two decided to proceed with their original plan to the auction. Filled with tension and unease, they headed towards the auction venue. Along the way, they remained constantly aware of their surroundings, prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.

When they arrived at the auction, they found the venue lavishly decorated, with celebrities from all walks of life moving about, creating an outwardly peaceful and lively atmosphere. But Ayu and Lin Yu knew that danger lurked beneath this calm surface, and they had to be extremely vigilant.

Chapter Twelve: The Auction Turmoil

Ayu and Lin Yu cautiously blended into the crowd and, following their pre-planned route, began searching for the location of the mysterious document. The atmosphere at the auction was lively, with people bidding fiercely for the artworks, but Ayu and Lin Yu had no interest in appreciating them. Their eyes searched every corner, not missing any possible hiding place for the document.

Just as Ayu realized that the room where the documents were located might be in a corner on the second floor, several men who looked like security guards suddenly walked towards her, their eyes filled with suspicion. Ayu's heart jumped into her throat. She tried her best to remain calm and pretended to look at the exhibits as if nothing was wrong.

Seeing this, Lin Yu immediately came up with a plan. He quietly walked to a display shelf showcasing precious porcelain, and pretended to accidentally knock over a nearby ornament. With a "crash," the ornament shattered on the ground, causing gasps from those around and a brief moment of chaos. The security guards' attention was immediately drawn to the scene, and A Yu seized the opportunity to quickly head towards the room on the second floor.

Ayu entered the room smoothly and immediately spotted the document on the table. She quickly picked it up and stuffed it into her specially made backpack. Just then, she heard a series of noisy footsteps outside. It seemed that the auction organizers had noticed something amiss, and the entire auction venue was instantly placed under lockdown.

Chapter Thirteen: Trapped in Peril

Holding the documents, Ayu was extremely anxious. She knew she had to find a way out, but there were security guards everywhere, and the exits were blocked. Getting out was no easy task. Just as she was anxiously searching for a way out, Lin Yu arrived, his expression also very serious.

Lin Yu observed the surrounding environment and found that the venue had