Morning.
Dong Xuebing, who had not slept for the whole night, took a short nap in the car. When he woke up, he took the lunchbox from Chu Feng and ate it. He continued to instruct the officers to block off the road and search for suspicious vehicles. However, he didn't find anything the entire night. There were no traces of the criminals at the other intersections. It was obvious that the escaped criminals were still within the boundaries of the county. They had probably found a hiding place long ago. So, Dong Xuebing transferred some of the Village's officers to help the Armed Police and Criminal Police to search the County.
The Police started to search the area, as no one can escape.
1.40 pm. Dong Xuebing was discussing something with Liu Dahai and Chen Fa when his walkie-talkie rang.
"We found the escapees! We found the escapees! "
"Northern District South Road, Courtyard 7! At Nan Liu Primary School! "
"The escapees had entered the school building! They might be holding hostages! "
Dong Xuebing, Liu Dahai, and the rest looked at each other. "Let's go!"
The Mercedes MPV drove Liu Dahai, Chu Feng, and the rest towards the Northern District. Dong Xuebing's heart was in his throat, and the rest of the officers were also worried. That is a primary school, and it should not be the summer holidays yet. If those children were held hostage by the escapees, the consequences will be dire. Dong Xuebing noticed the officer beside Chu Feng had turned pale and was anxious. He should have relatives in that primary school.
Nan Liu Primary School.
When Dong Xuebing arrived, the Armed Police and Criminal Police had surrounded a two-story school building. Everyone was armed and waiting for the escapees. Further away, Dong Xuebing saw the County's Party Secretary, Xiang Daofa, Xie Huilan, and the rest of the County's leaders. They were holding a meeting beside a slide in the school. Liang Chengpeng, Hu Yiguo, and the Armed Police were also there.
After alighting, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Team Leader Feng. "Old Feng, what's going on?"
Deputy Team Leader Feng turned and quickly walked over. "Chief Dong, when we arrived, the escapees had already entered the school building. Luckily, the students do not have classes in the afternoon, and only a few teachers and students are preparing for the graduation ceremony. From the screams inside, they should be held hostage by the escapees, and no one dares to barge in. Party Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie, and the rest are discussing what to do."
Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. "These bastards! How many of them are there?"
Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "There should be 9 of them. Seems like most of the 10 people from the neighboring counties had come to Yan Tai."
Dong Xuebing asked. "What are the chances of breaking through by force? Where's the sniper? "
Deputy Captain Feng shook his head and said, "If there were only one or two people, it would be fine, but nine people are too many. Some of them even got guns from somewhere, probably from the prison guards in the neighboring county. During the chase, two criminal police officers were injured." He pointed to the second floor of the school building. "The criminals are very cunning. The curtains have been hung up, and we don't even know where they are. Besides, the snipers can't kill all nine of them at the same time. As long as one is left alive, the hostages will be in danger."
Suddenly, the sound of crying came from the teaching building.
"Boohoo … Save me … Boohoo …"
A window opened, and a little girl's terrified face appeared. She was most likely a student of Nan Liu Elementary School. The little girl's neck was tightly gripped by a large hand, and then a middle-aged man's head carefully poked out from the window. There was a scar on the top of his bald head. Most of the officers had seen this face before. He was one of the escaped convicts. He had committed robbery.
"Everyone, listen up. Whoever dares to enter the school building or open fire, I will kill him or her first!"
Liang Chengpeng immediately shouted through a loudspeaker. "Don't hurt the hostages! Don't hurt the hostages! "
That Robber laughed and shouted. "It's fine if you don't hurt the hostages. Ask your County Leader to speak to me!"
Liang Chengpeng hesitated for a while and passed the loudspeaker to a fat man beside him. This fat man is Cao Xupeng, the County's Deputy Party Secretary.
The Robber shouted. "You are the County Leader? Well, we don't have any other requirements. Find us a minibus immediately. Before and after that, you must ensure our personal safety. If anyone dares to shoot, don't blame me for being impolite. When we are far away, we will naturally release the hostages. How about it? "
Cao Xupeng looked at Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan, and both of them nodded. "We agree to your request!"
Liang Chengpeng interrupted. "Let us take a look at the other hostages first! We must ensure the hostages are safe! "
The Robber shouted. "Don't play tricks. We will not let you all see the hostages. Go and get us a minibus now!"
From the two lives yesterday, it could be seen that the criminals were all vicious people and very cunning. Liang Chengpeng had to calm them down first, so he said a few words to a criminal police officer and asked them to find a car. Then he took another loudspeaker and said, "I've already sent someone to get a car."
The Robber nodded. "Alright. I will give you all 10 minutes!"
Liang Chengpeng frowned. "10 minutes is not enough. We need to get the minibus from the garage. Going back and forth …"
The Robber interrupted. "I don't care what you all do. 10 minutes. If you all don't see the minibus in 10 minutes, this girl will be dead. You all must think carefully."
Suddenly, a heart-wrenching scream came from the entrance of the primary school, "Hong Hong! Hong Hong! "
When the little girl on the window of the teaching building heard this, she immediately waved her hands and grabbed the air, crying, "Mommy! Dad! Save me! "
The young woman at the door desperately pushed a few policemen aside. "Honghong!"
"Hong Hong! Dad will go over now! Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid! "
A man's eyes were red, and he pushed an officer aside. "Move away! Let me in! Move away! "
The news of Nan Liu Elementary School being held hostage somehow spread, and many parents rushed to find their children. Those who couldn't find their children rushed to the school gate, and many of the teachers' family members were there as well. The scene was a little chaotic, and everyone was shouting the names of their children or relatives. Hearing the shouts, cries and responses came from the school building.
"It's my son's voice! My son is inside! "
"Leilei! Mum is here! "
"Sob! Sob! Niuniu! Are you there? "
Liang Chengpeng was afraid the chaotic scene would agitate the Robber and shouted. "Chief Dong!"
Dong Xuebing immediately led his men to block the school entrance. "Parents, please calm down. I understand what you are feeling, but this is an emergency. Please don't make any noise. The Police will do their best to save your children. Please trust us!"
Plop! A woman knelt there, tears streaming down her face as she said, "I beg you! Save my son! Save my son! "
Dong Xuebing quickly went over to help her up. "Sis, get up. We will do our best."
"Sob … My son is only 10 years old! Only 10 years old!"
There were more than a dozen parents, and many men were crying. Dong Xuebing's heart ached when he saw this.
On the other side, the robber retracted his head and seemed to be saying something to the people behind him. Not long after, the robber poked his head out again, hid by the window, and shouted, "My brother said that you policemen like to play tricks, and he's worried about you. How about this, you send us a leader as a hostage." The Robber looked around and suddenly shouted. "You … You! The fatty who spoke earlier! Come in!"
The Robber is talking to the County's Deputy Party Secretary, Cao Xupeng!
Cao Xupeng's face changed. He did not expect the Robber to make such a request!
Liang Chengpeng immediately pulled Cao Xupeng back. "Secretary Cao! You must not go! "
Cao Xupeng didn't even think about going over. He knew that if he went in, the possibility of survival was very small. The criminals would definitely leave him until the end. Even if the criminals ran away, he was afraid that his life would be … Liang Chengpeng's action of pulling him back just happened to solve Cao Xupeng's awkward situation. He was somewhat grateful. Otherwise, if he flinched in public, the entire county government would be embarrassed because of him.
Xiang Daofa is furious. "Why is the car not here yet? Stop them with the car first! "
Above, the robber impatiently tightened his grip on the little girl's neck. "Fatty! Come up now! I will give you three minutes! If not, we will kill the hostage! "
The woman at the door cried. "Hong Hong! Don't kill my daughter! Please, I beg you! "
Hong Hong's father shouted to the County's Leaders. "Save my daughter!"
Cao Xupeng's face turned pale, and he had to say something. "… I will go!"
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and stared at the window coldly.
Liang Chengpeng's heart sank. The Robber is cunning, and he had not expected him to make this request. If he knew the Robber will make this request, he will not place the temporary command post behind the police cars and will not let the County's Leaders speak to the Robber. Liang Chengpeng is afraid the situation will worsen, and he can't do anything now. He only knows Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie, and Secretary Cao must be safe. "Chief Hu! Send Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie to safety! The command post is outside! "
Hu Yiguo stepped forward. "Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie."
Xiang Daofa gave Liang Chengpeng a stare. "The hostages are not rescued yet! Why should I leave?! "
Liang Chengpeng does not know if Xiang Daofa is sincere or is pretending. He only knows if the Robber changed his mind and asked for the County's Party Secretary to be the hostage, but Xiang Daofa refused. If anything happens to the hostages, Xiang Daofa's reputation will be tarnished. This must not happen, and that's why he must send Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie back. "Chief Hu! Hurry up! "
Hu Yiguo opened the car door and wanted to ask Xiang Daofa to board, but Xiang Daofa pushed him aside!
Hu Yiguo thought to himself. Stop pretending and just leave. But he does not dare to force Xiang Daofa.
Xiang Daofa is also in a dilemma. Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and has no intention of leaving.
Liang Chengpeng is furious. "Chief Dong! I will leave this to you! "
Dong Xuebing, who was maintaining order nearby, walked over and looked at Sister Xie. He turned to Xiang Daofa. "Secretary Xiang! It's too dangerous here! You must leave immediately! "
Xiang Daofa replied with a straight face. "The hostages are not …"
Dong Xuebing ignored him and pulled Xiang Daofa's shirt and pushed him into the backseat. Dong Xuebing ignored Xiang Daofa's curses and closed the door. He quickly opened the front door and shouted. "Mayor Xie!"
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looks at Dong Xuebing. "Send Secretary Xiang away! I will stay behind to give orders! "
Dong Xuebing grabbed Xie Huilan's arm without saying a word.
Xie Huilan's face changed. "Didn't you hear what I said?"
Dong Xuebing is scared, but he could not care less now. He tried to pull Xie Huilan's arm, but Xie Huilan dodged and pushed his hand away. Seeing this, Dong Xuebing grabbed Xie Huilan by the waist and carried her up. He kicked the car door open and threw Xie Huilan onto the front passenger seat. Under everyone's shocked gazes, Dong Xuebing closed the door. "Drive!"
The police cars drove out of the school's main gate!
Liang Chengpeng nodded in his heart. At this critical moment, he still had to call Chief Dong. He did not call anyone else but Dong Xuebing is because he is the only person in the County who is not afraid of offending the higher-ups and dares to go against the higher-ups. Now, even if the higher-ups want to use force, they must send Xie Huilan away. If not, he will not be able to answer to anyone.
"One more minute!" The Robber laughed. "Fatty! Are you coming up? "
"Hong Hong! Hong Hong! "
"Mum! Sob! Sob! I am scared! "
The little girl, Hong Hong, was lifted up by the Robber and is about to be thrown out of the window. Hong Hong's parents can be heard screaming at the door.
Cao Xupeng's heart sank. He gritted his teeth for a few seconds and shouted. "F * * k! Don't hurt the hostages! "
"Secretary Cao!" Liang Chengpeng grabbed Cao Xuebing's arm.
Cao Xupeng sighed and shook his head. "Let go of me. The lives of the people are more important." Cao Xupeng looked at the window and sighed. "She is still a child. My granddaughter is about her age." Cao Xupeng had made up his mind, and he must go up.
Cao Xupeng looked up at the sky and knew he might not be able to come back after this.
Cao Xupeng walked forward with heavy steps.
Suddenly, an arm grabbed him. It's Dong Xuebing. "Secretary Cao, you will only die if you go up. There is no point."
Cao Xupeng is agitated. "But what about that child? What about the classrooms and students? "
Dong Xuebing hesitated. "… I will go."
Cao Xupeng, Liang Chengpeng, and the rest of the officers were stunned.
Dong Xuebing ignored them and took a few steps forward to snatch the loudspeaker from Cao Xupeng's hand. He shouted into the building. "Listen up. You all should have seen Secretary Cao's size. Bring him along and retreat. Secretary Cao might retaliate and knock you all down. I will follow you all."
The Robber looks at Dong Xuebing. "What rank are you?"
Dong Xuebing replied without hesitation. "Chief of the Ministry of Education!"
Dong Xuebing does not like to wear his Police uniform and is wearing casual clothes. With his skinny figure, no one can tell he is from the Public Security Bureau. The Robber had heard someone calling him Chief Dong and knew he is a government official. Also, Dong Xuebing's size is more reliable than that fat man, and he will not be able to resist. The Robber thought for a while and said. "Get a police officer to handcuff you before you come up!"
Dong Xuebing replied calmly. "I can go with you all, but you must release the children first!"
The Robber frowned. "Why do you have so many conditions?! Do you believe I will throw this girl down the window?! "
Dong Xuebing is good with words. "I am doing this for your own good. Think about it. Kidnapping so many children will create a lot of pressure. Do you think the Police will let you all go? Impossible. They will arrange snipers nearby to shoot you all. But if you all release the children, it will be a small matter. With the hostages in your hands, the Police will not do anything unless it is necessary. Furthermore, many of the children are still young, and they might cry, shout, or throw a tantrum. You all will not be able to control them all. With me and my teachers around, they will be enough to be your hostages. "
That was the truth. The prisoners had been annoyed by the crying of the children just now.
But the Robber did not fall for Dong Xuebing's trick. "Stop dreaming. If we are not safe, none of the children will be able to leave."
Dong Xuebing paused for a while. "At least release the children in your hands. We need to see your sincerity."
The Robber shouted angrily. "Shut up! Are you all going to come up or not? "
Dong Xuebing's face changed. "If you all are not sincere enough to release even one child, how will we know if you all will release them after you all escape? If you all do that, we will also not provide you all with a minibus! "
The Robber was about to scold Dong Xuebing when someone pulled him aside.
A few seconds later, the robber took the little girl named Hong Hong down from the window. "Good! I will show you all my sincerity! "
After a while, the school building's main door opened, and Hong Hong ran out crying. "Mummy! Daddy! Sob … sob … sob … "
It was unknown where the young couple got the strength from, but they pushed the police aside, ran over, and hugged their daughter tightly. "Honghong!"
Hong Hong's father shouted excitedly. "Chief Dong! Thank you! Thank you! "
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Bring the child to a safe place."
The Robber upstairs shouted. "Chief Dong, put on the handcuffs!"
Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold and walked towards Liang Chengpeng and Cao Xupeng. He extended his hand. "Someone, put on the handcuffs."
Liang Chengpeng stared at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong! What are you doing?! "
Cao Xupeng replied. "Let me do it! You … you … Sigh! "
The Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, had just rushed over and saw what happened. Huang Li and Cao Xupeng are former subordinates of the former Party Secretary, Chang Lei, and they do not like Dong Xuebing, who had replaced Chang Lei. But at this critical moment, Dong Xuebing had helped Cao Xupeng to block the sniper's attack, and they are shocked.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Secretary Cao, please don't say anything. At least I know some martial arts."
Everyone knows that no matter how good Chief Dong is, there are nine people, guns, and hostages. He is also handcuffed, and it's impossible for him to kill them from the inside. He will be courting his own death if he goes in. At this moment, the onlookers, the children's parents, the police officers, and the rest of the leaders were all in awe of Dong Xuebing. Even Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, and the rest, who had conflicts with Dong Xuebing, are impressed by him.
Not everyone can stand up for Dong Xuebing despite knowing he is courting death.
But Dong Xuebing does not want to die for nothing. Although he does not have much BACK left, he still has about five minutes left. With this, he might be able to do something. But the criminals are armed, and it's too dangerous. Dong Xuebing is not confident he can kill them. But when he remembered the two students and the teachers in the school building, Dong Xuebing felt he must give it a try.
"Handcuffs! Hurry up! "Dong Xuebing urged.
None of the police officers stepped forward. Everyone was gritting their teeth and clenching their fists. A few female officers were even crying.
Dong Xuebing shouted. "Team Leader Feng!"
Deputy Team Leader Feng looked at Dong Xuebing and walked over. "Chief Dong, I …"
Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Hurry up. Don't anger the criminals."
Deputy Team Leader Feng took out his handcuffs and cuffed Dong Xuebing. He glanced at the school building and was about to shove the handcuff keys into Dong Xuebing's pocket when he heard the robbers shouting for him to throw the keys on the floor. Deputy Team Leader Feng had no choice but to follow Dong Xuebing's instructions.
Dong Xuebing forced a smile. "Don't look at me like this. I am not dead yet. I will try to save the hostages."
Liang Chengpeng sighed and squeezed Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "Be careful. You must be careful."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Chief Liang, if something happens to me … Err … I mean, if I am killed, please take care of my mother. Thank you."
Liang Chengpeng stared at Dong Xuebing. "Don't say such discouraging words!"
Deputy Team Leader Feng squeezed out a smile, but it didn't look good. "You will be fine! You will be fine! "
Dong Xuebing replied. "I hope that will be the case."
Cao Xupeng's eyes were wet. He held Dong Xuebing's hand. "You must come back safely! I am still waiting to have a drink with you! "
Dong Xuebing nodded and joked. "I can't hold my liquor well. Secretary Cao, you must give in to me. Haha …"
Cao Xupeng does not know how to thank Dong Xuebing. He could only hold Dong Xuebing's hand tightly. Dong Xuebing had gone to help him, and if he did not step forward, he would be one of the hostages. Cao Xupeng must accept Dong Xuebing's favor.
Dong Xuebing turned around and looked for Xie Huilan at the school gate. But Sister Xie and Secretary Xiang had left the school, and Dong Xuebing did not see her. He calmed himself down and took a deep breath before walking towards the school building. He was thinking of ways to save the teachers and children.
He has more than one life now, and if he fails, the hostages' lives will be in danger.
He must succeed! The minibus is arriving soon! He only has less than five minutes left!
Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold!
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