The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 42 Failure Again

Qin Xue left, leaving behind a sentence "Wait for me to come back", and disappeared into the thick night. My heart felt like a piece of it had been hollowed out, empty. In the past few days, we have studied the mysterious organization together, analyzed their action patterns together, and planned the infiltration plan together. She was calm and wise, like a sharp sword about to be unsheathed, and I could only pray silently behind her.

There is still no news from Zhong Yuxuan. Every day I pretend to be calm in handling the company's affairs and dealing with the inquiring and suspicious eyes of the Zhong family. Only when I return to my room can I take off all the disguises and face my inner fear and anxiety alone.

After Qin Xue left, I forced myself to sleep as agreed. When I woke up, the sky was already turning pale. I changed into inconspicuous clothes, put on a baseball cap that covered most of my face, and went to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city according to the address Qin Xue left.

Is this where they will trade tonight? I looked around, at the dilapidated factory, the empty field covered with weeds, the air was filled with a rotten smell, and everything was filled with a gloomy atmosphere.

I took a deep breath, suppressed my fear, and sneaked into the factory from a hidden corner according to the plan. The factory was very dark, with only a few dim light bulbs emitting a weak light. I crouched down, using the cover of the machinery and equipment to carefully grope forward.

Suddenly, a low voice of conversation came from not far away. I held my breath, slowly approached, hid behind a pile of debris, and observed the situation through the gap.

A tall man was sitting at a table with his back to me. Opposite him sat several men in black. Each of them was wearing a black mask, so their faces could not be seen clearly.

"Did you bring the things?" The man's voice was low and hoarse, with an aura of majesty without even being angry.

"I brought it, boss." One of the men in black took out a black briefcase from his arms and placed it on the table.

My heart skipped a beat. Could this be the loot they were trading? I had to find a way to get it!

I quietly took out the miniature camera I had prepared in advance from my pocket, pointed it at the suitcase, and pressed the shutter...

"Who is there?!"

My movements seemed to alarm them. The tall man turned around suddenly and glanced sharply at the corner where I was hiding.

Oops, I was discovered!

My mind was blank, my hands and feet were cold, and my heart felt like it was about to jump out of my throat. I held the camera tightly, leaned stiffly against the wall, and even forgot to breathe.

The tall man approached me step by step, his leather shoes made a dull sound on the ground, like a drumbeat hitting my heart, and every beat made me more desperate. He walked in front of me, looking down at me, with a cold mockery on his lips.

"I was wondering who it was, it turned out to be Mrs. Zhong." He slowly took off his black mask, revealing a face covered with scars, which looked hideous and ferocious. "Why, Mrs. Zhong is also interested in our business?"

I forced myself to calm down and put on an innocent expression: "I don't know what you are talking about, I was just passing by here..."

"Just passing by?" He laughed out loud as if he had heard something funny. His laughter echoed in the empty factory, sounding particularly harsh. "Mrs. Zhong, you don't really think I believe you were just passing by, do you? Do you think those little tricks you did could be hidden from my eyes?"

I suddenly felt hopeless. He knew everything about me, he knew I was investigating him, he knew I was Zhong Yuxuan's wife... I was like a small animal that had strayed into a trap, with nowhere to escape.

"What exactly do you want?" I bit my lip, my voice trembling, but I couldn't hide the fear in my heart.

"What do I want?" The smile on his face disappeared, and his eyes became sinister and vicious. "I want you to tell Zhong Yuxuan to take care of his woman and stop interfering in other people's business. Otherwise..."

He suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed my neck. I suddenly felt difficulty breathing and my vision went dark. His hand became more and more powerful. I struggled desperately, but to no avail.

"Otherwise what?" Just when I thought I was about to suffocate, a cold voice came from the factory door.

The tall man paused and turned to look at the door. I took the opportunity to push him away, greedily breathing in the fresh air and starting to cough violently.

"Who are you?" the tall man asked warily, with a hint of fear in his tone.

I looked up and saw a man in a black windbreaker standing at the door. He blocked the light from the street lamp, so I couldn't see his face clearly. I could only see the cold light flashing in his eyes.

"I'm the one who's here to take her away." The man's tone was cold, without a trace of warmth.

"Want to take my people away?" The tall man sneered, "Who do you think you are?"

"You don't need to know who I am," the man said coldly, "You just need to know that you can't touch her."

"Really?" A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the tall man's eyes. He waved his hand, and the men in black around him immediately came up and surrounded us.

My heart suddenly went cold. Am I really going to die here today? Just when I thought I had no way to escape, the man in the black windbreaker suddenly moved. His figure was as fast as lightning, and he knocked down several men in black in the blink of an eye.

I was stunned. Who was this man? Why did he save me?

I stared at the scene in front of me in a daze, as if I was watching an action movie. The man was agile and fierce in his moves. The men in black were like paper in front of him and could not withstand a single blow.

He defeated the surrounding black-clad men with just three punches and two kicks, then he grabbed my hand and led me out of the encirclement. I was being pulled by him and my heart was beating so hard that it seemed like it was going to jump out of my chest.

"Don't be afraid, I'll take you out," he whispered, his voice low and reassuring.

I looked up at him. He was still wearing his hat, so I couldn't see his face clearly, but I could feel the strong aura and firm belief emanating from him.

We ran all the way, the shouting behind us getting farther and farther away. Finally, we ran into a secluded alley, and he stopped, gasping for breath.

"Thank you..." I said breathlessly, my voice trembling a little because of nervousness, "Why did you save me?"

He took off his hat, revealing an angular face with a noticeable scar extending from the corner of his eye to his chin, making him look a little cold.

"I'm Akon," he said briefly, "and I owe you a favor."

"You owe me a favor?" I was even more confused. "I don't understand..."

"Now is not the time to explain," he interrupted me, "You have to leave here immediately. They will catch up soon."

"But..." I wanted to ask something else, but he had already turned and left.

I stood there, looking at his back, feeling confused and uneasy. Who is he, Aken? Why did he help me? What did he mean by "I owe you a favor"?

My mind was in a mess, but I knew that now was not the time to think about it. I had to leave here first before I could figure it all out.

I took a deep breath, forced myself to calm down, and then turned and ran in the opposite direction. I knew that my action had failed, and I had to make a new plan to find what I wanted. This time, I would not act rashly.

The night wind blew on my cheeks, and I felt a little chill. I knew that I was about to face a more difficult battle. I covered my violently beating heart and walked through the empty streets at three in the morning. The cold wind scraped on my face like a knife, but I didn't feel the slightest chill, because my heart was burned by another emotion - regret and self-blame.

Akon's words echoed in my ears: "You have to leave here immediately. They will catch up soon."

I was too impulsive. I actually took the risk alone and tried to sneak into the lair of that mysterious organization to look for evidence. If Aken hadn't appeared in time, I might have already...

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but shudder. I underestimated their power and overestimated my own ability. This operation was undoubtedly a failure. I didn't even see who their leader was, let alone find the information that could prove my identity.

I hid in a 24-hour convenience store, and with the dim light, I took out my phone from my bag, but found that the phone had run out of battery and turned off automatically. I sighed helplessly, now I was like a headless fly, isolated and helpless.

No, I can't just give up! I have to pull myself together and make new plans!

I told myself that first, I had to find a safe place to hide and not let them find me. Secondly, I had to find a way to contact Zhong Yuxuan and tell them about the situation here.

But I was penniless and my phone was out of battery, so how could I contact them? I scratched my head in annoyance, feeling lost.

At this moment, a news broadcast suddenly came on the convenience store’s TV, and my photo suddenly appeared on the news screen!

I was startled and listened carefully to the news. I heard the host report in a serious voice: "The police are looking for a woman suspected of multiple cases of industrial espionage. The woman's name is Li Luoxue..."

I was shocked and my head was buzzing. They actually called the police! They even accused me of something I didn't even know about!

I forced myself to calm down and think carefully about what happened recently, trying to find a clue. Suddenly, a terrible thought flashed through my mind: Could it be...he framed me?

This thought was like a seed, quickly taking root and sprouting in my heart, making me shudder.

I clenched my fists tightly, and a gleam of determination flashed in my eyes. No matter who is behind all this, I will not give in easily! I must find out the truth and seek justice for myself!

However, I didn't know that at this moment, in a secret room, a man with a sinister face was looking coldly at me on the screen, with a cold arc at the corner of his mouth.

"Li Luoxue, you can't escape." He whispered, his tone full of murderous intent, "I have ordered a comprehensive manhunt for you, you'd better pray that you can live a few more days." The fluorescent lights in the convenience store seemed to dim a few degrees, twisting my shadow into a horrible distortion. My face was frozen and magnified on TV, and it was particularly ironic with the word "commercial espionage". I was like a prey targeted by a hunter, with nowhere to escape.

"Little girl, are you okay? Do you need to call the police?" The convenience store owner's voice was a bit concerned, but it made me even more uneasy. I waved my hands in panic, grabbed a bottle of mineral water, paid hastily, and fled the convenience store.

There were still few people on the street. The dim street lights stretched my shadow very long. Every step I took felt like walking on the edge of a knife. I didn't dare to look back. I could feel a pair of eyes staring at me in the dark, like a thorn in my back. My phone was out of battery, and I couldn't contact anyone. Fear and despair overwhelmed me like a tide.

I hid in a dark alley, my heart beating wildly in my chest, as if it would jump out at any second. I held on to the wall, breathing heavily, trying to calm myself down.

Don't panic, I have to find a safe place to hide as soon as possible!

I looked around. The alley was full of garbage and smelled foul. The sound of wild cats in the distance made it even more terrifying. I gritted my teeth and walked deeper into the alley.

Suddenly, I heard hurried footsteps behind me. My heart tightened and I turned around suddenly, but only saw a dark shadow flash by.

It's them! They're catching up!

I didn't dare to stop and ran away. However, no matter how fast I ran, I couldn't be faster than the car. A black van suddenly rushed out from the alley, braked suddenly and stopped in front of me. The door opened, and several burly men in black jumped out of the car and approached me fiercely.

I closed my eyes in despair. It was over. Everything was over...