Chapter 166: A Kidnapping At The Tang Residents
Meanwhile, in the Tang residence, Madam Tang and Tang Junjie engaged in a discussion about the unfolding case. Madam Tang expressed her concern, cautioning Tang Junjie about the potential danger the press conference might bring. Tang Junjie, resolute in his decision, replied, "It’s already done, Mom. There is no turning back."
Madam Tang sighed, her worry evident in her eyes. "I know, I’m just worried about you. We can’t trust these rich people." Before she could finish her sentence, a sudden loud bang echoed through the room, interrupting their conversation.
Tang Junjie quickly stood up, exclaiming, "Hey, don’t break the door. I am coming." He approached the door cautiously, unsure of what awaited him. As he opened the door, he was confronted by two men, both brandishing guns pointed directly at his face.
Tang Junjie, maintaining his composure, questioned, "Hey, what do you want?" One of the armed men coldly responded, "Come with us, Tang Junjie." Madam Tang, alarmed by the commotion, rushed to see what was happening. Upon seeing the armed men, fear flickered in her eyes, but she composed herself and demanded, "What do you want?"
The other man, with a sinister tone, replied, "We would like to have a private chat with your son here." The ominous atmosphere hung thick in the air as the unexpected visitors cast a shadow over the Tang residence, leaving both Tang Junjie and Madam Tang in a state of apprehension and uncertainty.
Madam Tang, displaying unwavering determination, stated firmly, "One thing I won’t allow is for you to take my son in front of me. Now, tell me who sent you here." Tang Junjie, acutely aware of the danger, urged, "Mom, they have guns."
Madam Tang, with a resolute gaze, replied, "I can see that, son. That’s why I won’t allow them to take you with them. If they want to have a chat with you, they can do it here in my house." One of the armed men chuckled, saying, "Ma’am, we don’t want to have to hurt you."
Tang Junjie, now feeling the weight of the situation, insisted, "Mom, it’s okay. I don’t want them to hurt you." Madam Tang, equally concerned for her son’s safety, asserted, "As I don’t want them to hurt you either."
The other man, adopting a threatening tone, warned, "Ma’am, we can do this either the hard way or the easy way." Undeterred, Madam Tang quickly scanned her surroundings and spotted a vase nearby. Without hesitation, she grabbed it, swiftly swinging it at one of the men, hitting him on the head.
Tang Junjie, stunned by his mother’s courage and quick thinking, watched as the man recoiled from the impact. The room fell into a tense silence, broken only by the sound of heavy breathing and the palpable tension that hung in the air. Madam Tang’s brave act had momentarily shifted the balance in their favor, leaving both men and her son astonished by her bold response.
The man who had been standing sneered, "I see you have chosen the hard way. Fine by me." He lunged forward, aiming a punch at Madam Tang. With a swift and practiced motion, she dodged his attack, surprising everyone in the room. In a seamless follow-up, she landed a powerful punch on the man’s stomach, causing him to stagger backward.
Tang Junjie, realizing that the situation had escalated beyond negotiation, sprang into action. He threw a punch at the other man, who had been hit by the vase and was still recovering. The two men, disarmed and caught off guard, struggled to regain control of the situation.
Madam Tang and the remaining assailant engaged in a fast-paced, intense exchange of blows. Madam Tang moved with a grace and skill that astonished Tang Junjie, who had never known his mother possessed such formidable fighting abilities. Her movements were precise, a dance of calculated strikes and evasive maneuvers that left the intruder struggling to keep up.
The fight unfolded like a whirlwind, with Madam Tang seamlessly transitioning between defensive and offensive maneuvers. She utilized a combination of martial arts techniques, displaying a level of proficiency that caught the attackers off guard. Tang Junjie, witnessing his mother’s unexpected prowess, felt a mixture of shock and awe.
Despite the initial advantage of surprise, the remaining assailant proved to be a formidable opponent. He managed to land a few hits on Madam Tang, but her resilience and determination only intensified. Tang Junjie, fueled by a surge of adrenaline, continued to assist, landing strategic punches and kicks on the disoriented assailant.
The room echoed with the sounds of the struggle, furniture shifting and the occasional thud as blows connected. Madam Tang’s fighting prowess emerged as a revelation, surprising both Tang Junjie and the attackers. The intense skirmish continued, each participant fighting with a relentless determination that added an air of unpredictability to the confrontation.
One of the men reached for his gun and fired directly and Madam Tang, hitting in the stomach.
The gunshot echoed through the room, shattering the intense silence that followed the fierce struggle. In an instant, Tang Junjie’s anguished scream filled the air, "No, Mom!" He rushed to his mother’s side, desperation evident in his eyes.
As the assailant slowly rose from the floor, he reached for his fallen gun, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "Now come with us, young man," he demanded. Tang Junjie, torn between his injured mother and the impending threat, pleaded, "No, I won’t leave Mom like this. Please, call an ambulance. I’ll come with you."
Madam Tang lay on the ground, her consciousness slipping away. Tang Junjie, frantic, screamed, "No, Mom, don’t close your eyes!" The assailant callously remarked, "This is what happens when you try to act tough."
In a cruel turn of events, the other man struck Tang Junjie forcefully with the butt of his gun, sending him sprawling to the ground. Madam Tang, helpless and weakened, watched in despair as the two assailants callously dragged her son away.
Unable to intervene, Madam Tang could only lie there, her eyes closing as the world around her faded into darkness. The room, once a battlefield, now bore witness to a harrowing aftermath, leaving Madam Tang and Tang Junjie’s fate hanging in the balance.
The neighbor, alarmed by the commotion, rushed to Madam Tang’s house only to be met with a shocking sight. She found Madam Tang lying in a pool of blood, her usually formidable presence now reduced to a fragile state. Acting quickly, the concerned neighbor reached to check for a pulse, and relief washed over her when she discovered that Madam Tang was still breathing, albeit faintly.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the neighbor swiftly dialed for an ambulance. Within minutes, the wailing sirens of the emergency vehicle filled the air as paramedics arrived to tend to Madam Tang. They carefully assessed her condition, providing urgent medical attention before escorting her to a nearby hospital.
As the ambulance sped away, the neighbor, still shaken by the unexpected turn of events, contemplated the violence that had unfolded within the seemingly tranquil residence. The community was left in suspense, unaware of the details surrounding the altercation and the fate of Tang Junjie, who had been forcefully taken away by the mysterious assailants. The hospital doors swung shut behind the ambulance, leaving behind an air of uncertainty and concern for the well-being of Madam Tang and her son.
