If you want to be a good person, find Huadi

Chapter 209 Hijacking

Zhu Huabiao's arrangement was truly ingenious, with every detail so carefully considered that one could not help but admire it. Therefore, Huadi immediately and without hesitation cooperated with him, quickly launching the evacuation operation.

As they nervously and orderly led the civilians out of the danger zone, a piercing, discordant voice suddenly shattered the tranquil atmosphere. "Hold still! You are surrounded. Drop your weapons immediately and surrender!" The roar resonated through the air like thunder.

Zhu Huabiao only needed to hear the voice to instantly know who it was—it was none other than Guan Sir, the very voice that made him want to vomit. At this moment, Huadi and the others were forced to temporarily halt their important task of evacuating the civilians and turn their attention towards the main gate. However, although they could clearly hear footsteps outside, no one actually entered.

As time ticked by, Zhu Huabiao gradually lost his patience. Finally, unable to contain his impatience any longer, he shouted out loud, "Sir Guan, the most urgent task right now is to evacuate these citizens safely and quickly. If you have a lot of people, please help us evacuate them. Also, be sure to make sure those vicious criminals don't get away!"

Unexpectedly, after hearing Zhu Huabiao's words, Guan Sir felt a surge of dissatisfaction. He thought: Zhu Huabiao, you are just a mere patrol captain, and you dare to boss me around so brazenly? You really don't know your place!

Guan Sir completely ignored Zhu Huabiao's request, not even a glance in response. He hurried toward the newly evacuated residents, a serious and focused expression on his face. Although Guan Sir's personality and character are often criticized, it's undeniable that in critical moments, he possesses a clear mind and decisiveness. After all, making the right decisions requires a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the actual situation on the scene.

However, what troubled Guan Sir was that the citizens who had hurriedly fled the restaurant were clearly terrified. They were pale and trembling, and they couldn't give a definitive answer to the crucial question of how many thugs were inside. Some stuttered, saying they seemed to see three or four figures, but then changed their words to say there were probably only two or three. Others simply put their heads in their hands, trembling and muttering to themselves, "I don't know... I really don't know..." Faced with such a chaotic scene, Guan Sir couldn't help but frown.

With no other options, Guan Sir turned his gaze back toward the restaurant entrance and shouted at the top of his lungs, "A Biao! Tell me, how many thugs are left in there?" A moment later, Zhu Huabiao's voice finally rang out from inside the restaurant, "Guan Sir, there are only two thugs left!" Upon hearing this, Guan Sir's eyes lit up, and he secretly rejoiced: Haha, great! I brought over a dozen of my men with me. Taking care of just two thugs shouldn't be a piece of cake, right? It seems the credit for this operation is destined to go to me! As long as I can successfully take out these two thugs, a promotion and a raise next year won't be a problem! Thinking of this, Guan Sir's lips curled up in a smug smile.

Guan's eyes narrowed, a thought flashing through his mind, and then he acted without hesitation. He calmly gave orders, telling his men to rush into the restaurant as quickly as possible.

A moment later, Guan also walked into the restaurant with steady steps. With a sharp gaze, he walked straight to where Zhu Huabiao, Huadi and the others were. He said in a firm and unquestionable tone, "Excuse me, from now on, this place will be under the control of our Serious Crime Squad!" With that, he waved Zhu Huabiao and the others to leave the restaurant immediately.

However, Zhu Huabiao was not one to compromise easily. Frowning, he argued with Guan, asserting that he was in control of the situation and unwilling to back out so easily. The two exchanged blows, neither willing to give in, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

At this moment, the two thugs, previously hiding in a corner, keenly grasped the opportunity presented by the chaotic situation. They exchanged a glance, nodded in understanding, and then crouched down, silently moving towards the main entrance. After all, the back door had long been heavily guarded by Aaron and his men, making it difficult to break through; and the main entrance was currently in chaos, offering a perfect opportunity to escape.

Unfortunately, the two thugs were unlucky. Just as they were about to reach the main gate, they discovered that Li Wenbin and Jiang Dawei had arrived with a large number of police officers. The professor's heart tightened, thinking this was not good, but he remained steadfast, trying to blend in with the crowd and pass himself off as the real one.

Unfortunately, his little trick was quickly discovered. The sharp-eyed police officer across the street immediately recognized the professor and without hesitation drew his pistol from his waist, pointing the black muzzle directly at the professor and shouting, "Drop your weapon! Don't move!"

The professor and his companion panicked and fired two blind shots at the door before hastily retreating back into the dining room. Meanwhile, Guan, not far away, clearly heard the sudden gunshots. With a jolt of anxiety, he dashed for the door without hesitation. However, fate, as always, plays tricks on us. Guan's luck was as bad as the professor's.

As the professor sneaked out of the door, he ran headfirst into a large group of police officers on standby. And unfortunate Guan, sprinting out, bumped into the professor, who had just returned. In the moment Guan was stunned by the sudden encounter, the professor, with his quick reaction, raised his gun and shot Guan in the hand with unerring accuracy. With a dull thud, Guan let go of the gun in pain, and it fell to the ground.

Seeing this, the professor quickly grabbed Guan and held him in front of him. At the same time, another fierce gangster standing nearby saw an opportunity and rushed forward at lightning speed, grabbing an innocent citizen as a hostage.

Just then, Li Wenbin and his team finally arrived at the scene. However, the moment he entered, he was greeted by the professor pointing a gun at A-Guan, who wailed in agony. So, why did Li Wenbin and his team arrive later than A-Guan, who had the advantage of being closer to the action? The reason was simple: Li Wenbin's area of ​​responsibility wasn't this location, and A-Guan happened to be operating nearby.

To ensure the operation complied with relevant procedural regulations, the meticulous Li Wenbin and his colleague Jiang Dawei made a detailed report to the deputy director. This delayed them slightly, ultimately arriving at the scene slightly later than Guan.

Li Wenbin frowned at the chaotic, heart-wrenching scene before him, beads of sweat streaming down his forehead. He was utterly anxious, yet momentarily at a loss for what to do. He knew the situation was critical. If he rashly ordered his men to shoot, they might not only accidentally injure the hostages, but also anger the robbers and cause the situation to spiral out of control. So, after a brief moment of deliberation and consideration, Li Wenbin decisively waved his hand and issued the order: "No shooting! Remain calm. Talk to the professor first and see if we can find a solution."

After saying that, Li Wenbin took a deep breath, trying to sound calm. He shouted to the robber known as the professor, "Feel free to propose any conditions you have, but you must ensure the safety of all hostages!"

The professor hid behind the hostage, revealing only a small part of his face. He responded coldly, "Hmph, you're smart. Then quickly prepare a fully fueled and well-performing car for us. No tricks!"

Li Wenbin didn't dare delay and quickly turned to instruct the officers beside him to prepare the vehicle as the professor requested. However, at this moment, Zhu Huabiao suddenly stepped forward from the crowd and shouted, "No! You have to release that innocent citizen first. Only then will we begin preparing the vehicle!" Zhu Huabiao had previously worked with Li Wenbin, and Li Wenbin knew his subordinate's personality well—he had a hot temper and acted impulsively, but he was also a very reliable person. Therefore, in the face of Zhu Huabiao's tough stance, Li Wenbin did not try to stop him.

The professor hesitated for a moment. His cunning eyes flickered, as if he were secretly calculating the pros and cons. After a moment, perhaps realizing that it would be easier to board a getaway vehicle with just one police officer as hostage than with two, he finally nodded and signaled his men to release the poor citizen.

After receiving the order, the robbers reluctantly released the terrified citizen, whose face had already turned pale and his body trembled uncontrollably. The moment he was free, he bolted towards Zhu Huabiao like an arrow from a bow. Just as he was about to reach safety, a sharp gunshot pierced the air, followed by a shrill scream that echoed throughout the room...