My God! The police officers...knelt down before their boss?!
This...this is even more bizarre than a play!
Xu Kuo's gaze slowly swept over the faces in front of him, faces filled with anxiety, regret, and pleading.
His heart is not made of stone.
Sheng Xu was injured while trying to capture Wang Ming and his gang; essentially, it was to maintain peace and tranquility in the area.
Moreover, the system's missions already offer points rewards for saving lives, so for both personal and professional reasons, he had to go on this trip.
The previous indifference and rejection were more of a gesture, a form of retaliation.
They must pay the price for their previous arrogance and prejudice, and they must learn to respect!
Besides, Sheng Xu is quite a man.
Xu Kuo sighed inwardly, and his tense lips finally relaxed slightly.
He raised his chin, his voice still devoid of warmth, but no longer the icy indifference that kept people at a distance: "Get up, all of you."
These words were like heavenly music!
Yuan Guoyao suddenly looked up, his eyes bursting with wild joy!
Mrs. Sheng was so excited that she trembled all over and almost collapsed to the ground!
"Comrade Xu Kuo! You've agreed?!"
Yuan Guoyao's voice trembled with disbelief.
"Thank you! Thank you so much, Comrade Xu Kuo! We, the Sheng family, will never forget your great kindness!"
Wife Sheng wiped away her tears and tried to kowtow again.
Several police officers also showed great joy and were about to get up.
"Wait a minute." Xu Kuo spoke calmly, his sharp gaze fixed on the dejected, ashen-faced figure in the corner.
"I agreed to save them, but some things can't just be left like this."
Everyone froze, their eyes following Xu Kuo's gaze and landing on Old Wu.
Old Wu was startled, and the hairs on his body stood on end!
What...what is he going to do?!
Fear and humiliation overwhelmed him instantly!
He never expected that things would take such a dramatic turn; not only was the kid alright, but he also became everyone's savior!
And as for myself… that bet…
“Comrade Wu,” Xu Kuo’s voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.
"You still remember our bet, right? The truth is clear now. Once Captain Sheng's matter is settled, I hope you can keep your promise."
Old Wu's face instantly turned red!
His lips trembled. He wanted to argue, he wanted to curse, but when he saw Yuan Guoyao's warning look, when he saw the complicated looks in his colleagues' eyes, and when he saw Xu Kuo's eyes that seemed to see through everything, all the words stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter a single word!
He could only clench his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, feeling so frustrated he felt like he was about to explode!
Zhou Changke laughed heartily, stepped forward, patted Yuan Guoyao on the shoulder, and said with a hint of mockery.
"Old Yuan, how about it? I told you long ago that Xu Kuo was no ordinary guy, a man capable of creating miracles! You didn't believe me! Now you do, right? Haha!"
Yuan Guoyao blushed, then shook his head with a wry smile, his eyes filled with gratitude and a hint of awe as he looked at Xu Kuo: "I believe it! Secretary Zhou, I am completely convinced of your judgment!"
He turned around and immediately urged Old Wu, who was still standing there, "Old Wu! What are you standing there for?! Quickly unlock Comrade Xu Kuo's handcuffs!"
Old Wu was extremely unwilling, but under the bureau chief's strict orders, he could only grit his teeth, shuffle along with his leaden steps, and walk up to Xu Kuo with the keys in hand, forcing a smile that was more like a grimace: "Comrade Xu... Comrade Xu Kuo..."
However, just as he reached out to unlock the door, Xu Kuo suddenly took a step back as if avoiding something dirty, thus avoiding his hand.
"Huh?" Everyone was taken aback, not understanding what was going on.
Xu Kuo curled his lip, making no attempt to hide the disgust on his face: "I don't need you anymore, you're too dirty."
Old Wu's face drained of all color in an instant, turning deathly pale!
He stood frozen in place, his hand holding the key suspended in mid-air, feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and humiliated—a mix of emotions pounding at his nerves!
He knew this was blatant revenge!
To get revenge for pushing Xu Kuo into the dark room earlier, and to get revenge for his arrogance just now!
He felt utterly ashamed in front of everyone!
Seeing this, Yuan Guoyao sighed helplessly. He stepped forward and said gently, "Comrade Xu Kuo, let me help you untie it."
"No need," Xu Kuo refused again, his tone indifferent.
Even Yuan Guoyao was stunned.
If we don't need Lao Wu, and we don't need him, could it be... that this kid has the key himself? That's impossible!
Just as everyone was puzzled, a crisp "snap!" was heard!
The next moment, everyone's eyes widened!
With a slight twist of his hands, Xu Kuo easily broke the steel handcuffs that had been firmly binding his wrists!
The broken metal section gleamed coldly under the light!
hiss--!
Gasps of astonishment filled the air!
The entire corridor was deathly silent!
Is this...is this even human?!
Yuan Guoyao's pupils constricted, and his heart pounded!
He knew Xu Kuo was a skilled fighter, but he never imagined that his strength would be so terrifying!
These are specially made police handcuffs!
Those police officers who had previously fought with Xu Kuo were even more terrified, their faces turning pale and their legs going weak!
They then realized that Xu Kuo had been playing a game with them all along!
If he really went for the kill... the consequences would be unimaginable! A wave of lingering fear, like surviving a close call, instantly swept over him!
Old Wu's vision went black, and he almost fainted on the spot!
Monster! This guy is a monster!
He completely extinguished any thought of revenge, leaving only endless fear.
"Let's go, saving lives is the priority." Xu Kuo acted as if he had only done a trivial thing, casually throwing the broken handcuffs on the ground with a loud "clang," breaking the suffocating silence.
"Yes, yes, yes! Save him! Get back to the hospital right away!" Yuan Guoyao suddenly realized what was going on and didn't care about the handcuffs anymore. Saving Sheng Xu's life was the most important thing right now!
He quickly called out to everyone, "Quick! Take Comrade Xu Kuo to the hospital!"
"Husband!" Jiang Xiuying rushed forward.
Xu Kuo smiled reassuringly at her and the others: "Wife, wait for me here. Don't worry. I'll come back to pick you up after I've finished dealing with things at the hospital."
"Yes! We'll wait for you!" Jiang Xiuying nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with trust and worry.
The group rushed out of the police station and headed straight for the county hospital.
...
The atmosphere outside the emergency room at the county hospital was heavy, and everyone looked anxious.
When Xu Kuo reappeared surrounded by Yuan Guoyao and others, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Without exchanging pleasantries, Xu Kuo went straight to the emergency room, where Sheng Xu was still waiting for him to save his life.
Through the glass window, he immediately saw Sheng Xu lying on the hospital bed, his face ashen and his vital signs weak.
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