As Li Chen and his companions arrived at the old sweet factory, a sense of foreboding hung heavy in the air. The dilapidated building loomed before them, its darkened windows casting eerie shadows in the fading light of dusk.
Li Chen stepped out of the car, his heart pounding with a mixture of fear and determination. He glanced at Shadow and Ren Zirui, their expressions mirroring his own apprehension.
"We don't know what we're walking into. Stay alert," Li Chen instructed quietly, his voice edged with urgency.
Shadow and Ren Zirui nodded in silent agreement, their senses heightened as they prepared to follow Li Chen into the unknown.
As they cautiously approached the entrance of the factory, Li Chen's mind raced with thoughts of Zhang Mei's safety. He knew that every moment mattered, and he was willing to risk everything to bring her back home.
As Li Chen's phone rang, his heart skipped a beat. He answered with a tense "Hello."
