The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 24 Crisis breaks out

The feeling of uneasiness really came true. The next morning, the company was in chaos. As soon as I arrived at the office, I heard my colleagues talking in panic.

"Have you heard? The company's system is completely paralyzed and all business has stopped!"

"Oh my god, how could this happen? Was it hacked?"

"What should we do now? Will the company go bankrupt?"

My heart suddenly sank, and a sense of foreboding came over me. I immediately turned on my computer, but found that I couldn't connect to the company network at all. I hurried to Yuxuan's office, but found that he was no longer there.

"Secretary Li, President Zhong is in the conference room and all the directors are here." The assistant said quickly when he saw me.

I didn't have time to think about it and rushed to the meeting room. Before I even reached the door, I heard Zhong Shuhao's deafening roar from inside: "What the hell is going on?! Why was the company's network system attacked?!"

I pushed open the door and saw that the atmosphere in the meeting room was solemn. Zhong Shuhao sat in the main seat with a sullen face, while Yuxuan sat next to him with a frown on his face and said nothing. The other directors also looked solemn, and some even began to whisper, with anxiety and suspicion written all over their faces.

"Yuxuan, tell me, what is going on?!" Zhong Shuhao asked angrily.

Yuxuan took a deep breath and said calmly: "Dad, the situation is urgent now. We should first find a way to solve the problem instead of looking for responsibility."

"Solve the problem? How do I solve it? All the company systems are paralyzed, and all the data has been stolen. How do you want me to solve it?!" Zhong Shuhao roared, "I told you a long time ago that the business world is like a battlefield, but you didn't believe me. Now look, you've been wiped out!"

"Dad, it's meaningless to say this now." Yuxuan's tone was still calm, "What we need to do now is to find out who did it as soon as possible, and then take measures to minimize the losses."

"Investigate? How to investigate?! The other party is obviously well prepared, and we don't even know who they are now!" Zhong Shuhao said angrily.

At this time, a director stood up and said in a worried tone: "Boss Zhong, the most urgent task now is to stabilize the morale of the troops! If we lose our composure first, then the company will really be finished!"

His words resonated with the other directors, who nodded in agreement. Zhong Shuhao took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said slowly: "All directors are right. The most important thing now is to unite and overcome the difficulties together. I will find out the truth about this matter as soon as possible and give you an explanation!"

The directors were relieved, and the atmosphere in the meeting room eased a little. However, I noticed that Yuxuan's face became uglier and uglier, and his eyes were full of anxiety and uneasiness, as if he had a premonition that a bigger storm was coming...

After the meeting, I looked at Yuxuan's exhausted figure and felt distressed. The company suffered such a heavy blow, and the pressure on him can be imagined. I wanted to share some of the burden with him, but I found that I was powerless and could only watch him bear it all alone.

"Don't worry, it will be over." Yuxuan seemed to see my worry, gently held my hand and gave me a comforting look.

I forced a smile and nodded. After returning to the office, I immediately contacted my best friend Qin Xue, who is an expert in network security and may be able to help.

After listening to my description, Qin Xue rushed to the company immediately. After some inspection, she told me that the company's network system had been attacked in a very professional way. The other party was obviously well prepared and wanted to completely destroy the Zhong Group.

"The situation is worse than I thought." Qin Xue's face also became solemn. "The opponent's skills are very advanced, and their methods are ruthless. It seems that we have met our match this time."

Despite this, Qin Xue still tried her best to help me repair the company's network system, hoping to recover some of the losses. However, the other party's attack methods were too sophisticated, and we spent a lot of time and energy, but achieved little results.

Just when we were at a loss, Yuxuan suddenly came to my office.

"I have contacted the police, and they will send professional network security personnel to assist us." Yuxuan said firmly, "I will not let the company be destroyed like this!"

I know that Yuxuan has made a decision. He will not sit and wait for death. He will take the initiative to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

In the following days, Yuxuan worked until late at night almost every day. He worked closely with the police and carefully analyzed every detail, hoping to find a breakthrough. Seeing him sleepless, my heart ached like a needle.

Finally, by chance, Yuxuan discovered an important clue: all the attacks came from the same IP address, which was located in an abandoned factory in the suburbs of the city.

Yuxuan immediately told the police about his discovery, and the police decided to take immediate action and conduct a surprise inspection of the abandoned factory.

In order to ensure the success of the operation, Yuxuan decided to personally participate in the operation. I know it is dangerous, but I can't stop him because he is determined to bring the mastermind to justice.

On the night of the operation, I waited anxiously for news, and every minute and every second seemed so long. Finally, in the early hours of the morning, my cell phone rang. It was Yuxuan calling.

"Luo Xue, we succeeded, we caught ..."

On the other end of the phone, Yuxuan's voice was full of joy and excitement. However, before he could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted by a burst of noisy sound, and then the phone was disconnected.

My heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to my mind... The sudden silence on the other end of the phone made me flustered. What was Yuxuan's unfinished words? "We succeeded, we caught..." Who did we catch? Did something go wrong in the operation? All kinds of terrible thoughts rolled in my mind. I called Yuxuan's phone again and again, but I couldn't get through.

Time seemed to stand still while I waited anxiously. Just when I was about to collapse, Qin Xue suddenly rushed into my office. She looked pale, holding a mobile phone with an unfamiliar number on the screen.

"Luo Xue, answer the phone!" Qin Xue's voice trembled, "It's... it's Yuxuan's father, Zhong Shuhao, he... he's been kidnapped!"

I suddenly felt dizzy, and before I could react, Zhong Shuhao's weak voice came from the phone: "Yuxuan...save me..."

On the other end of the phone, a cold male voice said, "Zhong Yuxuan, if you want your father to live, come to the abandoned dock on the outskirts of the city alone. Remember, don't call the police, otherwise..."

The call was hung up, my hands fell weakly, and the phone slid to the ground with a dull sound. I sat in the chair blankly, my mind was blank.

"Luo Xue, don't worry, we will call the police now!" Qin Xue said as she was about to get her cell phone.

"No!" I stood up suddenly and stopped her. "The kidnappers said that you are not allowed to call the police, otherwise..."

My voice was shaking, and I could barely utter a complete sentence. I couldn't risk Zhong Shuhao's life, and I couldn't put Yuxuan in danger.

"But..." Qin Xue wanted to say something, but was interrupted by me.

"No buts, we must do as the kidnappers ask!" My tone was firm. I knew that now was not the time to hesitate. I had to stay calm in order to rescue Zhong Shuhao and Yuxuan.

I took a deep breath, tried to calm myself down, then called the police and told them what happened. The police said they would protect us secretly, but for the safety of the hostages, we had to do what the kidnappers asked.

Qin Xue and I followed the kidnapper's instructions and came to the abandoned dock on the outskirts of the city. As night fell, the dock was empty, with only the sea breeze whistling past, bringing with it waves of chill.

"Yuxuan, you must be safe..." I prayed silently in my heart.

At this time, a black car slowly drove up and stopped in front of us. The door opened and a tall man got out of the car. He was wearing a black cap with the brim pulled down so low that his face could not be seen clearly.

"You are here." The man said in a low voice, his eyes fell on me, and a barely perceptible cold light flashed in his eyes.

My heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came over me...

The man motioned for us to get in the car. I held Qin Xue's hand tightly, my palms were full of sweat. The car turned and drove to an abandoned warehouse. Zhong Shuhao was tied to a pillar. His face was pale, but he was holding on without calling for help.

The moment I saw Yuxuan, I was relieved. He looked very tired, but his eyes were very determined. He walked towards Zhong Shuhao step by step, and each step was very steady, as if nothing around him could affect him.

"Let my father go, and come to me if you have any problem!" Yuxuan's voice was cold, without a trace of warmth.

“Hahaha, Zhong Yuxuan, you are still as confident as ever!” The man laughed arrogantly, “But, do you think I will let you go so easily?”

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of men in black emerged from the darkness and surrounded us. I subconsciously hid behind Yuxuan, and his hand tightly grasped mine, passing on strength to me.

"If you want to touch them, you have to get past me first!" Yuxuan protected me behind him and glanced sharply at the men in black around him.

A melee broke out instantly, with punches, kicks, and the sound of weapons colliding echoing in the empty warehouse. Yuxuan was agile and fierce, but the opponent was outnumbered and he gradually fell behind.

Although I was scared, seeing Yuxuan fighting hard to protect us, I felt an unprecedented courage in my heart. I picked up a stone on the ground and threw it at a man in black who was trying to sneak attack Yuxuan.

"Ah!" The man in black screamed and fell to the ground, covering his arm.

I took the opportunity to run to Zhong Shuhao and tried to untie the ropes that tied him up.

"Don't waste your energy. You can't untie this rope!" Zhong Shuhao said weakly.

At this moment, the leading man suddenly took out a dagger and put it against Zhong Shuhao's neck.

"Stop!" Yu Xuan roared angrily when he saw this, but he was entangled by several men in black and couldn't get away.

"Yuxuan, don't worry about me, just go away!" Zhong Shuhao shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Dad!" Yuxuan's eyes were red with anger, but he could do nothing.

My heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and it became difficult to breathe.

At the critical moment, the door of the warehouse was suddenly pushed open, dazzling light shone in, and a group of uniformed policemen rushed in.

"Police! Put down your weapons!"

The leading man's face changed drastically when he saw this. He held Zhong Shuhao hostage and retreated step by step, trying to put up a last-ditch resistance.

In the chaos, a gunshot pierced the night sky. Zhong Shuhao groaned and his body slowly fell down.

"Dad!" Yuxuan let out a heart-wrenching roar and rushed towards Zhong Shuhao desperately.

I looked at everything in front of me in horror, my legs went weak and I collapsed to the ground...

The police quickly took control of the situation and arrested the man and his men. Yuxuan and I accompanied Zhong Shuhao to the ambulance. Along the way, I held Yuxuan's hand tightly, feeling the coldness of his palm.

The hospital corridor was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and my heart seemed to be soaked in this cold smell, leaving only endless fear and worry.

The lights in the operating room were still on. Yuxuan and I were waiting anxiously. Time seemed to stand still and every second seemed so long.

I know that this crisis is far from over and the real test has just begun...

The red indicator light in the operating room was like a dancing flame, burning every nerve in my body. My palms were full of cold sweat, and Yuxuan's hand was tightly holding mine. I could feel the warmth of his palm, but it couldn't dispel the chill in my heart.

"It'll be okay, Dad will be okay..." I murmured to myself, more like I was talking to Yuxuan, but also to myself.

Yuxuan didn't say anything, but just hugged me tighter. His white shirt was stained with blood, which belonged to Zhong Shuhao. I couldn't hold back my tears and finally wet his clothes.

During the long wait, time seemed to stand still. The smell of disinfectant in the corridor made me sick, and I could even hear the sound of my own heartbeat, hitting my eardrums and my fragile nerves.

"Yuxuan, who do you think wants to harm Uncle Zhong?" I raised my head and looked at him with tears in my eyes.

Yuxuan's face was terribly gloomy, and his eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if they wanted to pierce through the endless darkness and find the black hand hiding in the dark.

"The police are already investigating, and I believe there will be results soon." His voice was low, but it revealed an authority that could not be ignored.

"But I'm afraid..." I grabbed his sleeve tightly, as if I was grabbing a life-saving straw.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." He stroked my hair gently, as if he was comforting a frightened deer.

I suppressed my fear and tried to calm myself down. I knew that this was not the time to be weak, and I had to pull myself together and face this sudden storm with Yuxuan.

"Ding--"

The lights in the operating room finally went out, and my heart skipped a beat, as if it was going to jump out of my throat.

The door of the operating room slowly opened and a doctor in a white coat walked out.

"Doctor, how is my father?" Yuxuan walked quickly forward and asked anxiously.

The doctor's face was a little tired. He took off his mask and said in a heavy tone: "The patient has lost too much blood and the bullet has also damaged important organs. The situation is not optimistic..."

My head buzzed, as if a thousand bees were buzzing in my ears. My body swayed and I almost fainted, but fortunately Yuxuan was quick to hold me up.

The doctor's voice continued, and every word hit my heart like a heavy hammer: "We have tried our best. We need to perform emergency surgery immediately, otherwise..."

The doctor didn't say anything else, but I knew that what he said next would be even more cruel.

My eyes were blurred, and the only sound in my ears was the doctor's heavy voice and Yuxuan's anxious questioning. I felt like a drifting boat, helplessly drifting in the storm, not knowing when I could find a safe haven...