447: Chapter 447 Rescue Plan 447: Chapter 447 Rescue Plan Lin Guotai and the Wang Family’s patriarch made several phone calls and, infuriated, threw down their mobile phones.
The two of them also stepped aside to discuss countermeasures.
Tangyu’s phone suddenly rang—it was Guo Momo calling.
It seemed she knew that Lin Feifei had been in trouble, and Tangyu immediately answered.
Guo Momo’s anxious voice came through the phone, “What’s the situation now?”
“Not good.
I’m trying to figure out a solution with Uncle Lin,” Tangyu didn’t hide it.
“Can’t the police do anything?” Guo Momo asked again.
“There are solutions, but it seems that the police are reluctant to cooperate with the criminals and want to rely on force to rescue the victims.
Uncle Lin has made quite a few calls, but it seems to no avail.
Now the police are in a standoff with the criminals,” Tangyu explained briefly.
“With the police being like this, Tangyu, you must ensure that Feifei does not get hurt.
I will inquire about the situation with the police and get back to you later,” Guo Momo also seemed indignant and hung up after saying those words.
After consultation, Lin Guotai and the Wang Family’s patriarch returned with stern expressions.
“Uncle Lin, what’s the situation?” Tangyu asked.
Lin Guotai shook his head and said, “It seems there’s someone behind this, pulling strings.
It’s an order from above—we cannot let the Yun Province Three Tigers go, and we must keep these three big cancerous tumors within Donglin City at all costs.”
Tangyu furrowed his brows; this “order from above” clearly wasn’t from Donglin City officials but rather from powerful figures in the Capital City.
Although the Lin and Wang families were wealthy and influential financial powers, their political influence was comparatively weak.
An order from above effectively shut down their own channels completely.
The big shots in Donglin City dared not offend these two, nor could they disregard them, but an order from above made an excellent shield for them.
“How could such information be known by ‘above’?
Even if they knew, how could they issue such an order so quickly?” Tangyu frowned and said.
Lin Guotai responded, “That’s why I said there must be someone playing tricks behind the scenes.
I have long heard of the infamous Yun Province Three Tigers—a terrifyingly dark force in Yun Province, instigators of several nationally sensational major cases over the years.
Moreover, much of Huaxia Country’s second and third-tier drug and arms dealings are smuggled through them, indeed a significant threat to the country.
It is said that the military in Yun Province once deployed a battalion without gaining any advantage over them.
For years, the governmental forces in Yun Province have been waging an intense battle against them, yet they have never managed to defeat the Three Tigers.
Capitol, even the central government, has been frustrated by this issue.
Apparently, a recent kill order came from a high-ranking official.”
Tangyu shook his head; the situation was too complex, “Uncle Lin, what should we do?
We can’t leave this to the police; otherwise, Feifei and the others might be in danger.
Moreover, the criminals are aware of Feifei’s identity and specifically want to use them as bargaining chips.
Continuing this way is not good for Feifei.”
“Yes, I have already called many people, but all have given various excuses, saying it’s out of their hands.
I’m also trying to figure out a way,” Lin Guotai’s face was stern, ugly even.
Anger was boiling inside him, merely suppressed and not yet erupted.
“Uncle Lin, I feel the actions of these criminals might not be so simple.
There are only just over twenty people in this stadium.
Hearing about the immense power of the Yun Province Three Tigers, it seems odd that so little manpower is used to rescue the Big Tiger from Donglin City.
Though Yun Province is more than two thousand kilometers away from Donglin City, their actions and scale seem too small.
I think they might have something else up their sleeve, or perhaps another goal.
This may just be a diversion.
Moreover, after they took control of the stadium, they didn’t immediately take drastic action but only made verbal threats and demands, giving us plenty of time without resorting to extreme measures.
I always feel like they are putting up a front,” Tangyu spoke out his worries.
If this place is indeed just a front, then the situation could be even worse.
Lin Guotai also furrowed his brows deeply, considering Tangyu’s worries and nodded, “That is indeed strange.
Each of the Yun Province Three Tigers is a notoriously ruthless and blood-soaked tyrant.
If they came all this way to Donglin City to rescue someone, they shouldn’t have sent so few people, and they would surely have other plans.
Here, it might really just be a front, aiming to divert everyone’s attention and draw the bulk of the police force here.”
“This is bad, their real goal must be to directly rescue the Big Tiger,” Tangyu said.
On the side, Song Qingyu shifted her expression and said, “You could very well be right.
The Big Tiger is held in Heishan Prison, and while the security there is strong, the muscle of the Three Tigers is not to be underestimated, especially since they deal specifically in smuggling arms and have a plethora of heavy weapons.
Without timely support, they very well might break through.
Originally, the anti-explosion squad and armed special police were stationed nearby, but those troops have now been drawn here.”
“If that’s the case, then to coordinate with the action there, something big is likely to happen here,” Tangyu continued.
These people had placed timed explosives beneath the school building, likely to cause a dramatic scene.
If the bomb detonated, the consequences would be unimaginable, potentially causing many student casualties, which would truly send shockwaves through Donglin City.
“I’ll talk to Director Huo,” Song Qingyu said, and then she walked toward Director Huo.
“Uncle Lin, no matter what their purpose is, if they want to retreat, they’ll likely take hostages.
And in the gymnasium, Feifei and Wang Ba have the most significant influence, so if they retreat, I think they will take them as hostages.
We can’t delay any longer.
More dragging will involve the students, and I dare say once time is up, they will definitely start killing.
The ten minutes they gave is likely a buffer for others to act.
Once time passes, there will definitely be major actions here, designed to hold everyone up.
Therefore, I must find a way to get into the gymnasium so that I can ensure Feifei’s safety,” Tangyu said solemnly.
Lin Guotai looked at Tangyu and asked, “Can you do it alone?”
With a resolute look in his eyes, Tangyu replied, “Don’t worry, Uncle Lin, I never fight a battle I’m not sure of.
I’ve already called a few helpers.
As long as we can sneak into the gymnasium, I can handle the criminals inside.
They don’t have many people, relying only on the terrain and the hostages.”
“Getting into the gymnasium, even with the police’s help, seems unlikely.
Unless there’s another way,” Lin Guotai said.
Tangyu agreed, “That’s what I’ve been thinking about.
Besides the obvious entrances, there must be other ways into the gymnasium.
If we can’t rely on the police, then we’ll have to rely on ourselves.”
Just then, Tangyu’s phone rang again.
It was Guo Momo calling, so Tangyu answered it.
“Tangyu, I’ve talked to the police, and they will fully cooperate in rescuing Feifei and the others,” Guo Momo said.
Tangyu was shocked, “In such a short time, Guo Momo arranged everything?
Even managed to sort out that high ranking official that even Lin Guotai and the Wang family elder couldn’t handle?
Was it really so simple for her?
This really surprised Tangyu.
The Guo family’s power is probably not much less than that of the Lin family, but their influence in the legitimate realm is definitely much stronger.
Still, this level of capability is shocking, especially given the involvement of powerful figures from the Capital City.”
“Good, that’s the best scenario.
I will rescue Feifei and the others as quickly as possible,” Tangyu finally regained his composure and replied.
After ending the call, Lin Guotai’s gaze fell on Tangyu, who said, “It was Guo Momo’s call.
She said she has secured cooperation from the police; they’ll fully assist us in the rescue.”
A flicker of excitement appeared on Lin Guotai’s face; “That’s great.”
Tangyu looked over at Director Huo, who, along with Song Qingyu, was walking towards them.
Director Huo’s expression was clearly unusual.
Initially, he had received strict orders under no circumstances to agree to the demands of the opponents and at all costs to keep the “Yun Province Three Tigers” in Donglin City.
These orders were a headache for him to handle.
On one hand, he dared not disobey the strict orders from above and on the other, the immense pressure from the Lin and Wang families also made him cautious and apprehensive.
While his position wasn’t low, he didn’t dare to offend the Lin and Wang families, two major powers.
If they intended to target him, they could certainly bring him down.
However, he had received several calls, instructing him to abandon his previous orders and fully cooperate with the Lin family to rescue all the hostages.
The call mentioned only the Lin family and not the Wang family, clearly indicating that it was the Lin family who had engaged influential figures to revoke the order.
Director Huo inwardly sighed with relief, pleased to not offend the Lin and Wang families.
As for the “Yun Province Three Tigers,” they could arrest them after rescuing the hostages, and if they couldn’t catch them, it would just mean he wouldn’t get the credit this time.
However, sitting in his current position, he felt content.
Without this stroke of luck, he might never have reached this position.
“Mr.
Lin, I just received orders from above to fully ensure Miss Lin’s rescue,” Director Huo approached.
With a hint of excitement, Lin Guotai responded, “Director Huo, then we’ll be counting on you.
I thank you in advance.
If my daughter comes out safely and unharmed, I’ll be sure to remember this favor.”
“Haha, Mr.
Lin, you’re too polite.
This is all part of my job.
Now, let’s discuss the rescue plan,” Director Huo said.
Members of the Wang family also came over, and the Wang family elder’s brow relaxed a bit as he nodded to Lin Guotai.
“Although we have control here, there are a large number of hostages inside, and it’s difficult for us to storm the gymnasium.
If we attack forcefully, the consequences are unpredictable, and we dare not act rashly.
We could agree to their demands, but my concern is, even if we comply, they might not release the hostages as promised.
They plan to retreat and may still take Miss Lin and Mr.
Wang as human shields.
This is what worries me most.
Mr.
Lin, Mr.
Wang, I wonder what insights you might have?” Director Huo said, shrewdly passing the troublesome matter to the Lin and Wang families.
That way, if something went wrong, it wouldn’t be entirely his responsibility.