The situation on the sixth floor was not optimistic; a pregnant woman's water had broken. Seeing her in pain, Shen Shiyi and Qin's mother were heartbroken.
Qin's mother's patience gradually slipped, and Shen Shiyi was hurt by her grip.
"Mom, you're hurting me."
Qin's mother was startled to see that her daughter-in-law's wrist was already red. She felt guilty and at a loss for what to do.
Fearing that she would blame herself, Chen Shiyi reached out and held her trembling hand to comfort her. Feeling the warmth from her hand, Qin's mother was truly comforted.
Seeing the situation inside, Shen Shiyi knew she had to make a choice, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
Seeing that the pregnant woman was in so much pain that she could barely endure it, Shen Shiyi decided to take the risk. She turned her head to look at her mother-in-law and whispered something in her ear.
"Mom, I have to go distract them. You must protect yourself and not wander around or say anything recklessly."
Upon hearing this, Qin's mother looked at her in surprise, reached out and tightly grasped her daughter-in-law's arm, shaking her head.
Shen Shiyi cruelly pulled her mother-in-law's hand away and looked at the thugs before speaking.
"Let her go, I'm more useful than her."
Seeing her daughter-in-law get up without hesitation, Qin's mother closed her eyes tightly.
Zimo, I'm sorry, Mom didn't take good care of Shiyi.
As soon as Shen Shiyi spoke, everyone looked at her.
The thugs looked at each other in disbelief. The tall man's face was pockmarked and disgusting, and his cold eyes were chilling.
"Oh, tell me, you're both pregnant, so what makes you more useful than her?"
The man glanced at Shen Shiyi with disdain, then lowered his head and lit a cigarette.
Shen Shiyi's eyes were firm, and she spoke calmly.
“I’m a senior colonel at the Army Academy, and I’m pregnant with twins. Which one do you think is more valuable? Take me as your hostage; that gives you more leverage.”
The man's expression changed upon hearing her words.
How do I know if you're telling the truth or not?
Shen Shiyi smiled calmly.
Believe it or not, I have no reason to joke with you.
She was actually gambling. She knew there was a time bomb on the sixth floor, which the people inside might not know, but as a veteran of many years, she had a strong sixth sense.
Seeing her determination, the man took out his phone and took a picture of her.
The man then looked at the man next to him holding a machine gun and gave him instructions.
"Take this photo to the rooftop and show it to the military."
"yes."
People outside were unaware of the situation inside. Residents within a three-kilometer radius had been cleared out, leaving only about two hundred people trapped on the sixth floor.
Commander Nangong and the others were in their office, their eyes glued to the screen in front of them. Then, a familiar figure appeared, and a look of surprise crossed their faces.
"Shen Shiyi?"
Commander Nangong looked grave, a bad feeling creeping into his mind.
When Shen Shiyi was forced to walk off the rooftop with a gun pointed at her, even the sniper was completely stunned.
Colonel Shen?
Seeing Qin Ziming's anxious expression, Huo Zhengshu didn't know what to say. If his wife and mother were inside, he probably wouldn't know what to do either.
"Zi Mo, you must not lose your composure. Your mother and wife both need you."
Upon hearing that Shen Shiyi was trapped in Zhonghe Shopping Mall, I was shocked and got up.
"Is the news absolutely true?"
Assistant He pursed his lips and nodded solemnly.
"Yes."
Don't come to that wounded heart, I can't help but feel something as if it's being pulled away from my life.
"I need to go to the scene."
Assistant He wanted to stop his boss, but he knew he couldn't, because that was the first person he had truly loved with his life in 30 years.
Qin Ziming looked at Bie Lai in shock as he got out of the car in a white shirt.
Huo Zhengshu was also very puzzled when Bie Lai appeared at the scene.
Why are you here?
He came because Zhonghe is a shopping mall under their company, and his good friend's mother and pregnant wife are also there.
Don't come any closer, just purse your lips and open your mouth.
"You came for the same reason I came."
At this moment, Qin Ziming realized that there was another man secretly loving his wife.
Qin Ziming was already suffering greatly, and now a rival in love had appeared.
Seeing his expression, I knew he was just as annoyed.
At this moment, a soldier in camouflage walked over and saluted Qin Ziming.
"Colonel Qin, there's something we have to tell you."
At this moment, Qin Ziming had a bad feeling.
"The madmen are taking Comrade Shen Shiyi hostage, and they are holding a gun to her head on the rooftop."
Qin Ziming's breath hitched upon hearing this.
Huo Zhengshu looked up at him, as if he were about to jump up.
"What did you say?"
Qin Ziming looked up at the soldier in camouflage.
"Hello, comrade, I would like to see Commander Nangong."
The soldier in camouflage looked at him with pursed lips.
"Come with me."
Don't try to follow; you'll be stopped by the guards.
"Comrade, please step back!"
Don't speak up in anger.
"If he can get in, why can't I?"
Huo Zhengshu quickly came over to stop him.
"Don't come, don't disturb their work."
Disheartened, he punched a nearby telephone pole in frustration.
"Holy crap."
At this moment, he could only be angry and could do nothing, feeling a deep sense of helplessness.
Qin Ziming spoke with Commander Nangong by phone and, with the leaders' permission, reviewed the surveillance footage, discovering it was indeed his wife. Overwhelmed with heartache for her, he momentarily lost control of his emotions.
The soldier in camouflage reached out and patted him on the shoulder; he understood the unease in his heart.
On the screen, Shen Shiyi remained calm and composed throughout. Her slender hand supported her belly as she looked around expressionlessly.
Qin's mother, on the sixth floor, dared not move around freely, as there were still several people guarding the area. But the anxiety she felt was tormenting her both physically and mentally.
When Commander Nangong and other leaders heard the demands of the madmen, they couldn't help but want to swear.
The other side wants helicopters and bullets, or they'll detonate bombs and level this place.
"Damn it, that's just wishful thinking."
Commander Nangong clenched his fists in anger.
Nangong Zixin accidentally learned about the incident at Zhonghe Shopping Mall. Remembering the message Shiyi sent her before she left, she fearfully opened WeChat and discovered that Shiyi had indeed gone to Zhonghe.
At that moment, she dialed her father's number with trembling hands.
"Hey, Purple Heart."
Did my daughter find out?
Nangong Zixin's worried voice rang out.
"Dad, is Shiyi at Zhonghe Shopping Mall?"
Commander Nangong's silence confirmed Nangong Zixin's suspicions.
"Dad, you must get someone to save her. She's pregnant and about to give birth."
Even through the screen, Commander Nangong felt as if his daughter was about to shatter.
"Zixin, stay calm, it's not the worst time yet."
Nangong Zi was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. Why was her dear sister having such a hard time?
She's already eight and a half months pregnant. Why does God keep tormenting her? Can't He just let her give birth to this baby safely?
The blazing sun made Chen Shiyi dizzy and lightheaded. But with people everywhere, how could she turn the situation around?
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