The Tycoon's Difficult Choice

Xiao Sheng’s brow was tightly furrowed, his mind locked in fierce turmoil. On one side lay the safety of Dafa; on the other, the survival of the company. A choice had to be made. He took a deep breath and said to Yan Xiaonian, “Xiaonian, I have to go, but I won’t let you take any risks. Stay here—I will bring Dafa back.”

Yan Xiaonian gripped Xiao Sheng’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry. “Xiao Sheng, you can’t go alone. It’s too dangerous!”

“I must,” Xiao Sheng said firmly. “This is the only chance to save Dafa. I’ll be careful—trust me.”

Turning to his assistant, Xiao Sheng commanded, “Contact Xu Jian immediately. Inform him of the situation and have him follow discreetly. But don’t act rashly—wait for my signal.” The assistant nodded and hurried to make arrangements.

Alone, Xiao Sheng drove toward the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs, his heart heavy with tension and unease. He knew it might be a trap, but he had no other choice. He had to rescue Dafa.

Meanwhile, upon receiving the message, Xu Jian quickly assembled a well-trained SWAT team to trail Xiao Sheng silently. Fully armed, they stood ready to confront any danger that might arise.

Outside the derelict warehouse, Xiao Sheng stopped his car, took a deep breath, and slowly approached the door. Pushing it open, he found a shadowy figure wearing a mask standing in the dim light. Dafa was tied to a chair, surrounded by a chaotic pile of debris.

“You’ve come,” the masked man’s voice echoed through a voice modulator, sounding eerie and unnatural.

“Let the boy go,” Xiao Sheng said calmly. “Your target is me, not him.”

The masked man sneered coldly. “Xiao Sheng, you really think I’d let him go so easily?”

At that moment, faint noises came from the other side of the warehouse. The masked man immediately grew alert. Xu Jian and his SWAT team had silently slipped inside, using the clutter as cover to inch closer to Dafa.

Sensing something, the masked man suddenly drew a gun and aimed it at Dafa. “Don’t move, or I’ll kill him!”

Xiao Sheng raised his hands instantly. “Don’t hurt the boy. Whatever you want, I’ll give you.”

The masked man hesitated. Meanwhile, Xu Jian’s team found the perfect vantage point. Through his earpiece, Xu Jian whispered, “Ready to fire. Ensure the child’s safety.”

Suddenly, a bright light shot through the warehouse window, temporarily blinding the masked man. In that instant, the SWAT team opened fire. The masked man collapsed with a thud.

Xiao Sheng rushed to Dafa, untying his bonds and holding him tightly. “Dafa, it’s alright now. Daddy’s here.”

Still trembling, Dafa clung to Xiao Sheng. “Daddy, I was so scared.”

Xu Jian and his team swiftly secured the scene. After confirming the masked man was incapacitated, they began searching the warehouse for any clues.

Xiao Sheng carried Dafa out, where Yan Xiaonian waited anxiously. Seeing Dafa safe, she ran over, tears of relief flowing as she embraced them both. “Dafa, you’re alright! Thank God!”

Xiao Sheng looked at Yan Xiaonian and Dafa, a warm wave surging through his heart. Though the crisis was not yet fully resolved, for now, they were safe. He had to return to the company swiftly and confront the enemies plotting its downfall. Drawing a deep breath, he steeled himself for the challenges ahead.

The storm of this elite family feud raged on, but Xiao Sheng and his family were ready. Whatever adversity awaited them, they would stand together, united in facing it.