Xu Xin looked at Shen Ting in surprise:
"Did you deliberately sabotage the live stream?"
To prevent the killer from observing what's happening here?
"right."
Shen Ting nodded and smiled:
"The suspect is meticulous, ruthless, and his motives are unclear."
He was hiding in the shadows, observing our every move through the live stream.
If we broadcast footage of our successful bombing in real time, he might become desperate and remotely detonate the bombs here.
Although we have now cut off the explosion path, no one can guarantee that he did not set up other concealed detonation methods that we have not yet discovered.
Alternatively, he might immediately detonate other bombs in the city, as well as those in the mines.
"So, you used the explosion to temporarily 'blind' the suspect?"
Xu Xinyi finally understood Shen Ting's entire plan.
From choosing the risky option of bombing, to precisely controlling the impact of the explosion, and now to demanding a news blackout and rapid excavation...
Every step was part of his plan.
"Previously, the enemy was in the dark while we were in the light, so we were on the defensive."
Now, the signal is cut off, and the suspect has temporarily lost sight of this area; both sides have entered the shadows.
Shen Ting glanced at the time:
"But this won't last long."
He will soon notice something is wrong and may try other ways to confirm it, or take direct action.
We must take advantage of this information gap, race against time, dig through the mine shaft, and find the missing persons.
At the same time, specific information about the successful bombing was strictly blocked from the outside world.
They only revealed that "the situation is unclear after the explosion and is under investigation," creating enough mystery.
"I see!
I'll notify Captain Zheng immediately!
Xu Xin nodded emphatically, took a few steps back, and contacted Team Leader Zheng and the others.
Soon, a large number of police officers and armed police, led by Zheng Yuanqiao and Lin Guorui, poured into the mine with various digging tools and lighting equipment.
Seeing Shen Ting unharmed and the bomb that had been disposed of, everyone was greatly encouraged.
Zheng Yuanqiao patted Shen Ting hard on the shoulder, saying nothing, but everything was understood without words.
Shen Ting also noticed two middle-aged men in the crowd whose demeanor was clearly unusual.
One of them had a dignified expression, exuding the composure of someone who had long held a high position.
The other person had a reserved demeanor and deep, penetrating eyes.
Although they were all dressed in casual clothes that allowed them to move around easily, the natural "power" they exuded, which belonged to the decision-making level, was something that ordinary people could not imitate.
Zheng Yuanqiao quickly introduced, "Shen Ting, this is Mayor Liu Fanming of Dajing."
This is Song Jian'an, Deputy Director of the Investigation Department.
The two leaders were still concerned, so they came down to check it out themselves.
Shen Ting greeted the two men: "Mayor Liu, Minister Song."
Liu Fanming appeared to have returned to normal, but his face wore a smile of relief and immense joy, while a trace of fear lingered in his eyes.
"Team Leader Shen!"
Heroes emerge from among the young! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young!
You really helped me this time, you did our great city of Beijing a huge favor!
It saved my life!
While this may be an exaggeration, it is sincere.
Given the previous situation, he genuinely felt that his career was over.
Song Jian'an also stepped forward with a smile, his eyes full of admiration:
"Team Leader Shen, I only knew from reports that you were an excellent investigator."
I only found out today that your bomb disposal skills are truly remarkable!
Thanks for your hard work! "
"It's what I should do."
Shen Ting nodded slightly, then changed the subject:
"Two leaders, the initial danger at the scene has been eliminated, but the subsequent excavation and rescue efforts need to be carried out as quickly as possible."
I'll go over and make the arrangements first.
Liu and Song knew this was not the time for pleasantries, so they nodded in agreement and stepped back to give space to the rescue workers.
Under Shen Ting's brief explanation and direction, the excavation work quickly commenced.
Small rock drills roared, entrenching tools flew, and pieces of rock were moved aside.
The mine was brightly lit and bustling with people, a stark contrast to the previous deathly silence and tension.
Everyone knows that time is precious, so they work with great enthusiasm.
Shen Ting also completed the final encapsulation process for the failed main charge.
It was placed in a specially made explosion-proof box and closely guarded by professional bomb disposal personnel such as Zhao Gang and Chen Hao, awaiting subsequent transfer.
The excavation progressed quickly, taking about an hour.
"It's connected!"
"It's open here!"
A police officer at the very front shouted excitedly.
Everyone perked up and sped up their work.
Soon, a hole, barely big enough for one person to crawl through, was cleared.
The powerful flashlight was immediately shone inside.
Under the light, one could vaguely see that it was a relatively large mining chamber, and there seemed to be traces of railway tracks on the floor.
Amidst the flickering light and shadow, several figures slumped against the inside of the collapsed mine shaft.
"The missing person has been found!"
Repeat: Missing person found!
They all seem to have fainted!
The urgent and excited voices of the team members at the front came through the walkie-talkie.
"Medical team! Quick! Stretcher!"
Zheng Yuanqiao roared.
Shen Ting followed the path cleared by the crowd to the entrance of the cave, took a powerful flashlight, and carefully shone it inside.
Near the mine chamber, an old, rusty mine car, seemingly on the verge of falling apart, lay overturned on the tracks.
Inside the mine cart, six people, men and women, lay sprawled out.
Their eyes were all closed, their faces were pale, but their chests were still rising and falling slightly.
In front of the mine cart, where the pusher was, lay a person lying on the ground.
Although his face was turned down and his features were not visible, it was clear that he was exceptionally tall.
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