December 25, 1995, Christmas Day, 7:30 a.m.

In the southern capital of China, in front of a bank in the northern district, the largest bank robbery since the founding of the People's Republic of China occurred.

The police responded quickly and arrived at the scene within 7 minutes.

Lin Dong, as a survivor and the first eyewitness at the crime scene, was detained for detailed questioning.

In this case, the driver, Lao Guo, and the armored car guard, Xu Decheng, who was sitting in the back of the truck, were shot and killed on the spot.

Another security guard, Chen Jingming, was shot three times, but fortunately none of the shots hit vital organs. He has been rushed to the hospital for treatment.

...

Lin Dong led the criminal investigation team to identify the scene.

"Your name is Lin Dong? You just retired?"

"It's a middle-aged man with a muscular build who's leading the group," a burly man asked.

"Yes, this is my third day at work."

Lin Dong answered honestly, knowing that the person speaking was a leader, and a powerful one at that.

Liu Yufeng, 36 years old, is the captain of the Sixth Criminal Investigation Team of the North District.

In my past life's memories, it was this person who first discovered the robbers' escape route.

"Tell me, why didn't you fire back then?"

Liu Yufeng's bright eyes were fixed on him.

Liu Yufeng

Lin Dong was stunned again. "Damn, you don't suspect I'm the mole, do you? Dude, I've only been working here for three days."

For such a major robbery, the criminals would take at least half a month to a month to prepare.

I was still in the army just two weeks ago.

"I'm not doubting you, I just think it's a bit cowardly that you didn't put up any resistance since you had a gun."

Liu Yufeng glanced at Lin Dong's handsome face, which still had sharp features, and sighed.

"Sir, given the situation at the time, no one could have reacted effectively. The robbers were well-trained, had a clear division of labor, and were numerous and heavily armed..."

"Look, Chen Jingming and Xu Decheng were taken down before they could even fire."

"Yes, that's true. These bandits are indeed not simple."

Liu Yufeng frowned, turned to a teammate in a blue tracksuit beside him, and instructed him:

"Luo Zicong, call the bureau and ask if the case has been reported to the provincial department? Has the order for surveillance and inspection been issued?"

"Yes, I'll go ask right away."

Luo Zicong ran quickly towards the bank, presumably to borrow the bank's phone to inquire about the situation.

At this point, 20 minutes had passed since the incident occurred.

The corpses and bloodstains at the scene emitted a faint, unpleasant stench in the slightly chilly air.

Several forensic doctors and evidence collectors in white coats were busy at work.

Outside the cordon on three sides, the crowd of onlookers grew larger and larger.

Two minutes later, Luo Zicong rushed out of the bank. Before he even arrived, his voice could be heard urgently:

"Captain Liu, three minutes ago, the Provincial Department, in conjunction with the Traffic Police Corps, issued an order to deploy and inspect all major transportation routes, airports, railways, and entry and exit points throughout the province."

"Okay, which route has the bureau assigned us to assist in the investigation on?"

"Reporting to Captain Liu, it's along the route from the North District to Dezhou."

"Understood. Gather the manpower immediately and set off by car."

"yes."

...

Watching this group of people busily working, Lin Dong secretly curled his lip. What's the use of deploying such a large force? These robbers are quite clever.

"Lin Dong, go back after you finish giving your statement. Oh, and it would be best to go to the hospital for a check-up. After all, it's not pleasant to be shot even through a bulletproof vest."

In addition, stay local during this period, do not go out, and be available at any time.

Before getting into the car and leaving, Liu Yufeng turned around and gave him some instructions.

Lin Dong nodded:

"Don't worry, I'll be staying in Nandu for the time being and won't be going anywhere. By the way, Captain Liu, aren't you guys going to check the waterways?"

"oh?"

Liu Yufeng gave Lin Dong a deep look, closed the car door, and sped away.

...

Based on his memories from his previous life, Lin Dong knew that this large-scale interception and search operation across the entire province would definitely be in vain.

Because the cunning robbers had planned this in advance, they abandoned their usual land escape route and chose to evacuate by water.

The southern triangle area has an exceptionally well-developed water network and numerous evacuation routes. Once you find a nearby ferry or dock to board a boat, how can you blockade and search the vast waters?

The police's habitual approach of strictly investigating land, air, and border crossings allowed the robbers to exploit a loophole.

Lin Dong's kind reminder to Liu Yufeng before parting was already more than enough; whether others valued it or not was none of Lin Dong's concern.

This situation is impossible to explain if I say too much. Are you going to tell others that you traveled from the future and know how future events will unfold?

Forget it, I don't want to cause trouble. Isn't it better to be discreet and make money in secret?

Lin Dong tightened his armored car guard uniform and boarded a police car parked by the roadside. He was going to the station with the criminal investigation team to give a detailed statement.

The police car drove away from the crime scene and headed towards the North District Police Station.

Across from the bank was the famous Xianquan Hotel in the North District in the 1990s. In addition to operating a hotel business, its second floor housed a popular Cantonese restaurant.

On a winter morning, many citizens gathered here early in the morning to have morning tea.

The seats on the second floor were now full, and the robbery at the bank across the street had added to their conversation.

"Huh?"

As the police car passed by the entrance of Xianquan Hotel, Lin Dong inadvertently caught a glimpse of a lean man.

The man, wearing black-rimmed glasses and with a refined appearance, stood on the steps of the Xianquan Hotel, silently gazing at the crime scene across the street for two seconds before turning and walking into the hotel.

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