The kidnappers were actually feeling a bit frustrated.
They had thought they snagged a highly lucrative target, but they hadn't expected the identity of this big catch to come with hidden complications.
Shen Ruxu held the girl in his arms, leaving them completely tied up in what they could do.
Chop off a hand? They didn't dare.
Chop off a foot? They didn't dare do that either.
Abuse her and take photos for blackmail? That guy was standing right there, staring at them with those hollow, hostile eyes.
Changtian tapped the table in irritation. Everything had been going so smoothly.
A five-billion-dollar job was enough for all of them to wash their hands of the criminal underworld and fly far away.
And now?
There was this protective psychopath to deal with.
Shen Ruxu was someone they could not afford to provoke.
But could they just leave the little girl alone?
That was five billion.
That damn Song Guanyan was making the wire transfers one by one. It was impossible for him to withdraw all that cash flow at once in such a short time; the procedures took time.
However, afraid that the kidnappers might actually lose their minds, Song Guanyan didn't dare to be careless. He raised the funds as quickly as possible, with each transfer being no less than a hundred million.
Siyue stared at the numbers in the account, her eyes gleaming.
But Changtian felt that Song Guanyan knew perfectly well that if he handed all the money over to them, they would be even less likely to leave the hostage alive.
Song Guanyan wanted to stall for time as much as possible, to see if the police could find a way to infiltrate the school and launch a rescue.
What they didn't know, however, was that bombs had already been planted inside the school.
All around the outer wall of the sports field.
Covering all the main entrances and exits.
As soon as they detected anyone suspected to be police entering the perimeter, they would be targeted.
If the police dared to force their way in, they would dare to blow up a building.
Therefore, even if the police arrived, the rescue mission wouldn't make any substantial progress.
When Shen Yi heard about the bombs, she went numb.
Can we still make it home alive? she murmured.
Shen Ruxu smiled and told her, Actually, it's not completely hopeless. Do you see those surveillance devices? First, paralyze these electronics. Do it however you want, hack them or shoot the cameras. When visibility is compromised, it's the easiest time for people to sneak in for a rescue.
Moreover, those bombs aren't manual, Shen Ruxu said. They are detonated by remote control or cell phone signals.
As long as the signal can be cut off, they won't be able to blow them up even if they want to.
He pointed to the security camera on the ceiling and lowered his voice, The woman in charge of the electronic equipment is named Siyue. The entire school's network, signals, and surveillance are under her control.
Shen Yi: So as long as we deal with her...
Right. Shen Ruxu nodded. Snatch her equipment, and we can cut off their detonation signal.
Shen Ruxu continued, You see, although there are many bombs planted this time, there are very few people responsible for detonating them. Don't be fooled by all the explosives they've buried; in reality, no one dares to set them off casually. For them, it's just a deterrent and a bargaining chip to force the police not to act rashly and to ensure they can retreat safely.
You have to understand, this kind of deterrence only works on police who have a sense of morality and worry about casualties.
If a third party appears, especially a reckless third party, then...
Shen Yi cheered up: Then we're saved!
Yes, I really do like you. He rubbed her head, smiling brightly. I won't let you die here. I'm a good older brother, after all.
In a moment, I'll open the door. Remember to run fast, Shen Ruxu instructed her. I'll try my best to stir up the situation for you guys.
Those kidnappers couldn't possibly let Shen Yi go.
Her family background was too tempting.
Even if those powerful politicians worked diligently at corruption for years, it absolutely wouldn't amount to a fraction of her biological father's assets.
Shen Ruxu believed that if Shen Wenta really brought people in to rescue them, the desperate kidnappers would absolutely try to grab Shen Yi first.
After all, she was currently the most valuable hostage present.
In the silent surveillance room, there were occasional subtle movements.
Shen Yi carefully hid in the corner and first untied Pei Wanyan's ropes. Shen Ruxu, in a rare moment of conscience, also tossed her a small, sharp dagger.
Pei Wanyan looked down at the object that landed by her feet.
Without any hesitation.
She immediately squeezed into the corner, quietly hid it in her sleeve, and waited silently without making any rash moves.
In that split second, Shen Ruxu shifted his steps to the door and, without any warning, yanked the door open and pushed Shen Yi out.
Changtian picked up his gun immediately, but before he could pull the trigger...
He saw Shen Ruxu draw his gun at the same time, aiming at Siyue to the side.
He quickly yanked the woman in front of him, using her as a human shield.
All of this happened in a flash.
Put the gun down, or she dies, Shen Ruxu said, pressing his gun against the woman's forehead, his voice deep. She's very useful to you, isn't she?
Seeing that Changtian and the others didn't make any rash moves, Shen Ruxu quickly held the woman hostage and backed out of the room.
Immediately after.
A few gunshots rang out from an unknown direction.
Changtian stood up abruptly. This was immediately followed by the screens in the surveillance room flashing with static, and after a crackling sound of electricity, the screens went completely black.
Not just one, but all of them.
The four surveillance screens went black simultaneously, as if someone had slashed all the power lines in one go.
Shen Ruxu didn't have time to think deeply; holding Siyue hostage, he retreated to a relatively open area.
At this moment, Changtian and his group no longer had the mind to care about Shen Ruxu's betrayal. What the hell is going on?
Boss, someone... someone broke in!
After this sentence was spoken over the walkie-talkie, there was no more sound.
Changtian immediately realized that the situation was very wrong, and he quickly walked outside.
His other companions promptly followed, wanting to see what had happened.
A-Lan frowned: Do the police have a death wish, daring to barge in? Or are they ready to sacrifice the hostages?
Judging by the cautious nature of the police here, it was impossible for them to disregard the safety of the hostages.
Unless the people who arrived weren't the police at all.
Seeing the kidnappers leave, the group of children's eyes lit up:
Great! The police are here, we're saved.
Pei Wanyan didn't speak. She quickly used the dagger to cut all the ropes, then knelt on the ground and efficiently sliced the bonds off the others.
After all that exertion, her hands were nearly chafed raw.
Hurry, let's go, Pei Wanyan whispered. The ones who came in might not be the police. Whatever you do, don't run toward anyone you don't know. The police are unlikely to dare to force their way in like this.
What she feared right now was that the arrivals were even more dangerous than the kidnappers.
