Chapter 129: Taking on a Mission in a Time of Crisis (Part 1)

Not long ago, a gangster held a woman hostage in the Xingxing Coffee Shop in Gulin City. The police patrolling the commercial street discovered the situation at the first time, but failed to rescue the hostage.

The criminal was very emotional, but the woman was not in immediate danger of death, so the police's professional negotiator went to negotiate. The criminal made a request - "I want to see Jiang Ningyue!"

Temporary command center for the 509 Incident.

The negotiation expert reported the situation. Criminal Police Captain Wang was very dissatisfied. "I disagree. The criminal is emotionally unstable and his purpose is unclear. What if reporter Jiang comes and gets hurt?"

Deputy Director Zhang frowned and said, "But the hostage's life is in danger. If the criminals' emotions are not appeased, then the hostage will definitely die."

Captain Wang looked at the negotiation expert and said, "Lao Li, you just went in. How is the situation?"

"Not very good." Old Li shook his head. "The criminals are hiding behind the front desk, and there's a surveillance camera on the front desk machine that can see what's happening at the store entrance. It's very difficult to snipe them."

Captain Wang frowned: "How about cutting off the power first?"

"The power outage might make the criminals even more agitated." The negotiation expert sighed.

Director Zhang said, "Now the criminal has made a request. This is the only way to break through. I recommend that Reporter Jiang calm the criminal down first, while we look for an angle to snipe him!"

"I disagree." Captain Wang remained firm, not even backing down from the deputy director. "If you want to call Reporter Jiang, you must first report this to the municipal party committee."

Director Zhang chuckled. "Captain Wang, you might as well explain yourself more clearly. You're reporting this to Governor Li."

"That's right." Captain Wang's expression remained frank after his thoughts were revealed. "If Governor Li agrees, then I have no objection."

Director Zhang sneered, "Would Governor Li agree?"

Others may not know, but the middle and senior leaders of Gulin City are well aware of it. Jiang Ningyue is Li Chunyan's sister. You let Governor Li's sister run to such a dangerous place and negotiate with the criminals at close range.

If something goes wrong, who can take the responsibility? Who dares to take the responsibility?

Director Wu Hai frowned and said in a deep voice, "The situation is extremely urgent right now. Rumors are spreading all over the internet. The Internet Monitoring Center and the Cyberspace Administration of China are overwhelmed by the number of posts they are deleting. This matter must be handled properly. Besides the safety of the citizens, it also concerns the reputation of the Gulin City Public Security Bureau. Therefore, I decided to call Reporter Jiang to discuss this matter."

"Oh, Director Wu!"

Captain Wang stamped his feet anxiously, "You should talk to Governor Li."

"Need not."

Wu Hai said coldly, "I will take responsibility if anything goes wrong."

As he said that, Wu Hai dialed Jiang Ningyue's number.

Captain Wang sat dejectedly in the corner, "Fuck you! You're responsible! If something really happens, none of the leaders present will be able to escape. Every one of them will be punished by Governor Li! Can you take the responsibility?! Damn it, I just got promoted to captain!"

Wu Hai took out his phone and called Jiang Ningyue. "Excuse me, is this reporter Jiang? I'm Wu Hai, the director of the Gulin City Public Security Bureau. I need your help with something urgent."

Jiang Ningyue answered the phone suspiciously, "Hello, Director Wu, what can I do for you?"

"Reporter Jiang, this is what happened. A vicious incident occurred at the Star Cafe in Gulin City. A knife-wielding gangster has taken a hostage and is currently hiding in the cafe. After speaking with our negotiation experts, the gangster made a request: he wants to see you."

Although he was very tough in front of his subordinates, Wu Hai still felt a little embarrassed when he made a request to Jiang Ningyue.

There are so many men on the scene, but a woman is needed to take risks.

Shameful!

Jiang Ningyue didn't say anything after hearing this, but said directly: "No problem, send me the location."

"Thank you, Reporter Jiang."

Wu Hai breathed a sigh of relief, but felt even more guilty.

Jiang Ningyue turned to look at Zhou Jing and the others, "I can't go to the street with you. Something happened in Gulin City, and I have to rush over immediately."

"We'll go with you."

Jiang Ningyue thought for a moment. Since the other party called her, it couldn't be because they were my fans, right? I've never heard of a gangster taking hostages to meet a celebrity.

Then, the only possibility is that the other party has suffered, or thinks that he has suffered, unfair treatment and has no way to complain, so he wants to accuse and vent his anger on Jiang Ningyue, the most famous reporter on the Internet.

Therefore, it is also possible to bring Zhou Jing and the cameraman with us. At most, we can let them stay outside for the time being.

"Well... let's go."

After the vehicle entered Gulin City, there was a traffic jam on the way to the city center after getting off the highway. Jiang Ningyue decisively called Wu Hai, and Wu Hai immediately arranged two police cars to lead the way and escort Jiang Ningyue all the way to the Star Cafe.

At this time, the Star Cafe was cordoned off, with a group of police officers guarding it. A large number of citizens gathered in the distance, some of whom even started recording the moment the criminals were committing the crime.

"Who's coming?"

Some citizens were sharp-eyed and saw Jiang Ningyue getting out of the car.

"Jiang Ningyue is here!"

"Are you here for an interview?"

"No, just now when I was at the door, I heard the gangster say he wanted to see Jiang Ningyue."

"ah?!"

People were talking about it, and rumors were spreading online.

After Jiang Ningyue got off the bus, several middle-aged men emerged from the temporary command post. The leading man had short hair, graying temples, and a righteous expression. Upon seeing Jiang Ningyue, he was first delighted, then a little apologetic.

"Reporter Jiang, this is Wu Hai. Sorry, we're at our wit's end, so we called you."

Several people walked back into the temporary command post. Jiang Ningyue asked calmly, "What's the situation now?"

"The criminal was agitated and the victim was bleeding from the neck and may need emergency treatment."

"Then I'll go over now?"

"Wait a moment." Wu Hai called over a middle-aged man. "This is our bureau's negotiation expert. Put on the headphones and camera, and he will teach you professional negotiation techniques based on the situation on the scene."

Captain Wang came over at this time, holding a police vest in his hand, "Reporter Jiang, this is a stab-proof vest, please put it on."

"No need." Jiang Ningyue shook her head nonchalantly. "If you wear this, people won't trust you at first glance."

The negotiation expert quickly said, "Reporter Jiang, just follow my instructions for a while."

"I'll try my best."

Jiang Ningyue nodded and walked outside.

Captain Wang was almost crying. Looking at Jiang Ningyue's back, he shouted, "Reporter Jiang, you must be careful! If you encounter any trouble, you must run away quickly!"

"I know. Don't worry."

Jiang Ningyue waved her hand casually and walked in without looking back.

Some of the onlookers saw this scene with sharp eyes.

"Jiang Ningyue went in!"

"Huh? What did she go in for?"

"No! I really like Jiang Ningyue!"

People living in high-rise residential and commercial buildings nearby secretly filmed this scene and posted it online, which instantly caused an uproar.

On Weibo, this news has already topped the trending search list.