133: Chapter 133 Tracking and Encirclement, Li Wei Protects the Scene
He leaned against the tree trunk across from the cafe, hands in his pockets, appearing casual, yet his gaze remained vigilantly fixed on the cafe entrance; his fingertips were already clenched, and the muscles throughout his body were slightly tense.
The two men in black wore black suits, their figures tall and upright, standing in the shadows of the street corner, their gazes repeatedly sweeping over the cafe's doors and windows, their expressions sinister, standing out in stark contrast to the hurrying passersby, clearly monitoring something.
Li Wei's heart tightened, and he immediately took out his phone, wanting to send a message to Lin Chen to warn him, but just as his fingertips touched the screen, he saw Lin Chen and Jack get up inside the cafe and walk towards the entrance.
Inside the cafe, Jack had just agreed to Lin Chen's instructions, his face still flushed with lingering excitement; he lifted his hand to pick up the coat draped over the back of his chair, his tone respectful: "Brother Chen, then I'll go back first to organize John's violation records and will send them to you first thing tomorrow morning."
Lin Chen nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings once more to confirm there were no other anomalies before speaking slowly: "Be careful on the way, try to avoid crowded places, and if anything feels wrong, call me immediately."
His tone was calm but carried unquestionable concern, his fingertips subconsciously reaching for the phone at his waist, ready to respond to any sudden situation at any time.
"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I know my limits." Jack nodded, walking quickly after Lin Chen toward the entrance, his steps light, his face full of anticipation for the future—he could finally escape John's suppression and have a chance to display his talents.
The moment the two stepped out of the cafe entrance, the two men in black at the street corner immediately moved, rushing toward them, their footsteps hurried, making chaotic sounds on the ground, breaking the tranquility of the street.
Surrounding passersby sensed the abnormality and stopped one after another, watching from afar, with discussions rising one after another; the once bustling street instantly became chaotic.
"Stop him! Don't let Jack run!" The lead man in black had a ferocious expression, roaring as he charged, his tone fierce, his eyes fixed on Jack as if he wanted to tear him apart.
Jack's face changed abruptly, and he subconsciously took a step back, his body trembling slightly, his eyes full of panic—he knew these people must have been sent by John, and their goal was to stop him, or perhaps even snatch the violation records in his hands.
Just as the men in black were about to rush in front of Jack, a tall figure suddenly blocked them; it was Li Wei.
He was tall and upright, his eyes sharp as knives, and a biting aura emanated from his body; he raised his hand and blocked the lead man in black's fist, the force so great that the man in black staggered back two steps.
"Dare to touch Brother Chen, you're looking for death!" Li Wei roared, his tone sharp, his eyes full of anger; before the words even faded, he launched an attack, his fists raining down on the man in black, his movements crisp and every strike ruthless, clearly having undergone professional training.
He knew his duty well: no matter the cost, he had to protect the safety of Lin Chen and Jack.
The lead man in black steadied himself, a ferocious look appearing on his face, and he signaled to his companion, cursing through gritted teeth: "If you're smart, hand over the person! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite and taking you down as well!"
"If you want to touch them, you'll have to get past me first!" Li Wei sneered, not retreating in the slightest; he sidestepped the sneak attack from the other man in black, backhanded a punch into the opponent's chest, and the man in black groaned in pain, falling to the ground, struggling to get up, only to be pinned down by Li Wei's foot, unable to move.
The chaos on the street intensified, with more and more onlookers gathering; footsteps, discussions, and the sounds of fighting interwove, creating a noisy scene.
Lin Chen's expression was composed, without the slightest panic; he quickly stepped to the side to block in front of Jack, his gaze fixed sharply on the remaining man in black, his tone decisive: "Jack, go quickly, don't look back! Run in the direction of Chenxing Investment, Aila will send people to meet you halfway!"
"Brother Chen, what about you?" Jack looked at the struggling Li Wei, then at Lin Chen standing in front of him, his eyes full of hesitation; he didn't want to leave Lin Chen and Li Wei behind and escape alone.
"Don't talk nonsense, go!" Lin Chen roared, his tone unquestionable, and he pushed Jack, "The violation records in your hands are more important than our safety. Only if you escape safely can you bring the evidence back and topple John! We can handle this!"
Jack looked at Lin Chen's determined eyes, knowing he couldn't hesitate any longer; he gritted his teeth, nodded, and turned to run wildly in the direction of Chenxing Investment, his footsteps hurried, not daring to stop for a second, the sounds of fighting and the roars of the men in black echoing in his ears.
Lin Chen watched Jack's retreating back, confirming he wasn't being followed by the men in black, before turning around, his gaze falling on the fighting Li Wei.
At this moment, Li Wei had already knocked down one man in black, while the remaining one was still resisting stubbornly; the two were locked in a stalemate, and Li Wei's arm had been slashed by the man, blood flowing down his arm and staining his sleeve, yet he didn't notice at all, continuing to struggle to block the man in black, not letting him pursue Jack.
Lin Chen immediately took out his phone and dialed Aila's number; the call was answered almost immediately, and Aila's capable voice came through the receiver, carrying a trace of urgency: "General Manager Lin, what's wrong? Is there a problem at the cafe?" She had been staying at the company, her heart never at ease, constantly paying attention to Lin Chen's movements.
"Aila, send people over for support immediately!" Lin Chen's tone was steady, his speech rapid and clear, "Li Wei and I are at the entrance of the old cafe, being besieged by men in black sent by John. Jack has already run toward the company; send people to meet him halfway, and also, send a few capable people over to support us!"
"Okay! I'll arrange it immediately!" Aila didn't hesitate at all, her tone firm, "General Manager Lin, you must be careful; I've already sent people out, and they'll be there in ten minutes at most!"
She hung up the phone, immediately got up, and quickly arranged personnel, having some people go to meet Jack while selecting a few capable security personnel to rush toward the cafe, acting decisively without any hesitation.
After hanging up, Lin Chen's gaze fell on the two fighting again; he slowly clenched his fists, ready to join the fight at any time, his eyes sharp, his expression composed; even though he was in the chaotic street, surrounded by onlookers, he still showed no panic, his every movement conveying composure and decisiveness.
Li Wei punched the man in black in the face again; the man's mouth bled, his eyes full of unwillingness, yet he still didn't give up, suddenly pulling a short knife from his pocket and stabbing at Li Wei's chest.
Li Wei's eyes sharpened, and he quickly sidestepped, grabbing the man's wrist and twisting it with force; the short knife fell to the ground with a "clatter," and the man in black screamed in pain as his wrist was twisted out of shape.
"Speak! Besides stopping Jack, what other purpose did John have in sending you?" Li Wei roared, his grip tightening, his eyes full of anger; he could tell that these men in black were not ordinary thugs, but rather like professionally trained bodyguards.
The man in black gritted his teeth, his eyes sinister, staring fixedly at Li Wei, refusing to speak, still cursing: "Don't even think about getting any information out of me; John will not let you off!"
Lin Chen walked up slowly, his gaze falling on the man's face, his tone icy: "Do you think we can't find out if you don't say anything? John's good days are numbered."
His tone was calm but carried a powerful sense of oppression, making the man in black shiver involuntarily.
Just then, hurried footsteps came from the distance; the support personnel sent by Aila had arrived, and they quickly rushed over, immediately controlling the man in black subdued by Li Wei, their movements crisp and their division of labor clear.
Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief and slowly released his grip; the wound on his arm was still bleeding, but he didn't care, turning to walk to Lin Chen's side, his tone respectful: "General Manager Lin, are you alright?"
Lin Chen shook his head, his gaze falling on his bleeding arm, his tone carrying a trace of concern: "I'm fine, you're injured, go deal with the wound first." He reached out and patted Li Wei's shoulder, his eyes full of approval—Li Wei's bravery and loyalty in protecting his master were all seen by him.
Li Wei smiled, waved his hand, his tone firm: "Just a small injury, it's nothing, as long as General Manager Lin is fine."
Aila also hurried over, her face full of anxiety; seeing Lin Chen was fine, she breathed a sigh of relief and walked up quickly: "General Manager Lin, are you okay? I've already sent people to meet Jack, and they should be able to reach him soon." Her gaze swept over the man in black on the ground, then looked at Li Wei's bleeding arm, her tone carrying a trace of anger, "These people are really too arrogant!"
Lin Chen nodded slightly, his gaze looking toward the direction Jack had escaped, his tone steady: "Thank you for your hard work, Aila. First, take this man in black back to the company for interrogation to see if we can find out more about John's background. Also, contact the people meeting Jack and ask if he has arrived safely."
"Okay, I'll arrange it immediately." Aila nodded, immediately turning to arrange the relevant matters, acting efficiently without any delay.
Lin Chen took out his phone and dialed Jack's number, wanting to confirm his safety, but after the call went out, only a cold prompt sounded: "The number you have dialed is powered off, please try again later."
His brows instantly furrowed, a trace of unease rising in his heart—Jack had clearly agreed to run toward the company, so why would his phone suddenly be off? Had something happened on the way? Li Wei and Aila on the side also sensed that something was wrong, their expressions instantly becoming solemn.
After Jack ran far away, his phone suddenly turned off.
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