A kidnapping plotted by a retired police chief is not so easy to uncover, and the process is bound to be very complicated.
So even though Chen Rou, Chen Ke, Yue Zhongqi and their gang had been planning for a long time, and even installed listening devices near Guo Fuzheng's house and Zhang Ziqiang's lair, everything that happened was still beyond their expectations.
First, they speculated that Cheung Tze-keung was hiding in the cave, but from that night until the afternoon of the next day, there was no sound at the entrance and exit of the cave, and no cars or boats were seen passing by.
At this point, Chen Ke couldn't help but doubt his own judgment.
They were at the beach, calling Song Yuanchao in Central. He said, "Yuanchao, why don't you go check on him?"
It was already 5 p.m., and their original kidnapping was supposed to happen around 6 or 7 a.m. Twelve hours had passed. If Chen Rou hadn't said that Nie Jiajun was still at home, they would have suspected that he had already been kidnapped.
Song Yuanchao glanced at the bodyguards, then dialed Chen Rou's number, thinking that he should send someone to check on them.
But Chen Rou said, "No, we can't. We need to wait patiently."
Switching channels, it was a TVB talk show featuring Danny. The program focused on two things: condemning the fanatical fans and appealing to Danny's family, urging them to transfer him to another hospital as soon as possible for their own safety.
Switching to another channel, a reporter at the entrance of Dunman Hospital is criticizing the Hong Kong police because, despite a bomb threat yesterday, there are severely insufficient police officers on duty at the hospital entrance today, with only four Special Duties Unit (SDU) officers.
So, what if another bomb threat occurs? Can the police arrive at the scene immediately to protect Danny and all the patients at Tak Ming? When reporters called the police headquarters about this question, the answer was: no comment.
The reporter was unaware that the entire Flying Tigers were secretly conducting an operation today to arrest Cheung Tze-keung.
Given the police's arrogant attitude, it was natural to exaggerate the situation, claiming they didn't care about the safety of citizens, questioning their capabilities, and urging fans to remain rational and stay away from hospitals to avoid being injured by the bomb.
Today's news has captured everyone's attention. Even Nie Jiayu called from Singapore to ask Chen Rou what happened and if she could go to the scene to help, while also giving a piece of her mind to the Hong Kong police.
Just as Chen Rou hung up the phone with Song Yuanchao, Nie Zhao called: "Still nothing happened?"
Chen Rou said, "Be patient and wait a little longer."
He then asked, "Are there any reporters staking out the police station who can provide news? What's the situation with Inspector Fok and his team?"
Nie Zhao said, "It's strange. From what they've heard, the Flying Tigers have already completed seven-tenths of their mission."
As they were talking, the TV station switched hosts and announced: "We are now broadcasting an emergency news report from the police station. The Flying Tigers have spotted Cheung Tze-keung in the outlying islands area and are currently conducting a manhunt at sea. The police urge all vessels to stay away from the area for their own safety and to be careful of stray bullets that could injure people during a gunfight."
Even Nie Jiajun couldn't sit still anymore: "What's going on? Zhang Ziqiang has been arrested?"
He's still here waiting to be kidnapped. What if the kidnapper gets caught by the police?
But just then, his phone rang. He picked it up and saw: "Unknown number."
Chen Rou was already putting on her jacket and changing her shoes. As soon as the gun was locked, she said, "Let's start."
A-Yuan was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in gnawing on the little Doraemon bowl his grandma had bought him. Suddenly, he realized something was wrong—his mom had left! With a bang, he smashed the bowl, stuck his bottom out, and ran forward. Of course, his nanny caught him.
Nie Jiajun answered the phone, his lips dry and his body trembling: "Hello?"
It was a woman's voice: "Hello, are you Guangxu's friend? We have something urgent to discuss, but we can't reach him."
Before Nie Jiajun could speak, she added, "We're in a hurry, please help us make contact, thank you."
When Nie Jiajun saw the call end, he thought for a moment and dialed the phone number that Yu Guangxu had given him the day before yesterday. At this time, Chen Rou had already ridden out on her motorcycle and was waiting in the basement. Nie Jiajun was on the stairs. The other party's phone rang four or five times before someone answered. He asked, "Guangxu, what's wrong? Someone is calling you."
Yu Guangxu's voice was muffled: "I'll be fine soon. I'm at the hospital. It's just that my motorcycle overturned..."
Then came the nurse's voice: "Patient, it's time for your X-ray."
Yu Guangxu said he could, and then hung up the phone.
The scariest thing about people is their imagination.
Nie Jiajun put on his hat and hurried downstairs, saying, "Xi Niang, we'll talk when I get back, but I have to go now."
Uncle Ming pressed further, "Young Master Jiajun, are you coming back for dinner?"
Nie Jiajun said almost instinctively, "My classmate is injured, I have to go visit him, I probably won't be coming back."
He went upstairs again, put on a mask, pulled his hat brim down, and rushed out of the house.
There are few taxis on the mountain, but they are not far apart; it only takes about 10 minutes to get to the hospital if you drive fast.
At present, Deming Hospital has a full range of police and security personnel. He was questioned by the police and confirmed that his classmate was injured and he needed to go in to visit him before he was allowed to enter.
His phone was being tapped. Yue Zhongqi listened to the whole thing and looked up, saying, "Damn, that's brilliant. As the direct instigator of the kidnapping, Yu Guangxu didn't even invite Nie Jiajun to the hospital; he went there himself."
Chen Ke also said, "As expected of the detective's son, he is meticulous and thorough, leaving no room for error."
First of all, the first call from a stranger, even though the other party didn't say anything, as a fervent fan, coupled with the patch Yu Guangxu had made the day before yesterday, Nie Jiajun would assume that the girl was a member of Danny's fan club.
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