Liang Chaobang could not have possibly boarded a plane. After dealing with the mercenaries, we continued to pursue the direction of his escape. I don't know where we ended up, but several more mercenaries attacked us. We immediately opened fire. Like leopards, the four of us used our keenest senses to track the criminal. We absolutely cannot let him escape!
Under a hail of bullets, even the most skilled mercenaries couldn't withstand it. Moreover, we had the cover of SWAT and armed police. When we found a large hall, we saw that it was crowded with people. Many were complaining about flight CA5513 being canceled, completely unaware of what was happening outside. It wasn't until mercenaries appeared and took people hostage that the passengers screamed in terror.
We happened to charge in at that moment. The mercenaries didn't dare to engage us directly and used the hostages to threaten us.
These guys can be clever sometimes. Just then, many police officers nearby started fighting with the mercenaries. Fortunately, our reinforcements arrived. Several SWAT officers and a mercenary began a hand-to-hand combat. No matter how skilled they were, they couldn't resist. Many mercenaries, dragging several hostages, retreated into a lounge and pulled down the metal shutters. At this point, Xiao Yuande said, "Let's leave this place and keep pursuing Liang Chaobang!"
"No, he's in there!"
"What? How do you know? Did you deduce this?"
"Heh, there's no need for such deduction. I just saw him go in earlier!"
"Uh, alright, but I'll find another group of people to search elsewhere!"
Xiao Yuande didn't seem to fully believe me, but it was also a waste for so many of us to concentrate here. He could help other passengers elsewhere, so I agreed. Thus, only I, He Bailing, He Jinghui, and a few detectives were left near the lounge.
Liu Yuning and the others were fighting the criminals in other parts of the airport. I picked up a loudspeaker and shouted into the lounge, "I know you're in there, especially you, Liang Chaobang. Did you think you could slip in unnoticed and be fine? I've already spotted you. We have people all around, so don't think about escaping through the windows!"
This was the third floor of the airport. Although one could still escape by jumping, there were even more SWAT officers outside. If I were in his position, I would have no choice but to hold my ground here. Unless the mercenaries could take down our officers, he wouldn't be able to escape.
Liang Chaobang would surely have thought of this, but he didn't reply. Only a mercenary inside shouted, "What Liang Chaobang? I don't know what you're talking about! We're not here for anyone. We just took action because we don't like you police!"
"Hah, do you think I'd believe that? Even though you're trying your best to distance yourselves from Liang Chaobang, your actions have already exposed you. You must have a close connection. If I'm not mistaken, Liang Chaobang is probably one of the mid-level leaders within your organization!"
"You're spouting nonsense! I don't know what you're talking about. Anyway, if you want to save people, forget it. We won't let any hostages go!"
"How is that possible? You must have a purpose for coming here. No one in this world would be so reckless in handling something without any benefit to themselves. You saying you 'don't like us' is too far-fetched!"
"No matter what you say, don't come in, or I'll kill someone immediately and then commit suicide!"
"Do you think I don't know you're stalling for time? Thinking those people will come here and rescue you? Dream on! They will be gradually subdued! Our reinforcements are arriving batch by batch, and more and more police will accumulate here!"
The people inside fell silent, as if they knew their predicament and were discussing how to handle it. At this moment, Liu Yuning arrived with a group of people. I saw ligature marks on her forehead and neck and asked, "Are you alright?"
"Just superficial wounds, from fighting the criminals. I'm fine. What's the situation here?"
"Liang Chaobang is inside, but their people don't seem to be wavering at all. Persuasion is useless. If we force our way in, the hostages inside will be in grave danger!"
"How many hostages are inside?"
"Five. Three men, a girl, and one who appears to be pregnant!"
"They're scum! They won't even spare a pregnant woman? This is indeed the organization's style!"
"I'm used to it. Let's focus on how to save them."
At this point, some members of the armed police and SWAT teams also arrived. Li Fan and Zhao Xiong both told me that the criminals had been successfully subdued, and only the situation inside the lounge remained unresolved.
Li Fan spoke particularly loudly, intentionally so that the people inside could hear. Indeed, they began to show some fear. Several of them were trying to persuade their leader, "Boss, it's no use. They've subdued all our people. If this continues, we're doomed. Let's surrender!"
"Yeah, I don't want to die. Although we can go through fire and water for the organization, sacrificing our lives would be a loss."
"Me too, I don't want to do this anymore..."
"What did you say!"
The one called "Boss" cursed angrily, and then sounds of gunfire echoed from inside. Several people seemed to have been shot directly by this boss. The remaining ones dared not resist and continued to stalemate with us.
"I told you, don't mention the word 'organization' in front of me, or I won't give even Jesus face..."
The boss muttered, as if spitting on the ground, then raised his assault rifle. I sensed danger and immediately lunged towards Liu Yuning. The gunshots soon followed, and countless bullets flew through the lounge's glass!
Just as the bullets were about to graze Liu Yuning's throat, I managed to push her to the ground. At the same time, many SWAT officers opened fire. The boss and several mercenaries jumped out, throwing a bomb. We quickly retreated. As the explosion erupted, I realized that the hostages had all been murdered.
Scum!
As we saw their bloody bodies, several criminals took advantage of the chaos of the explosion and fled through another passage. I even saw Liang Chaobang among them. He had removed his disguise and returned to his original appearance.
"Quick, chase them!" We ran out of the smoke and rushed fiercely in the direction the criminals had escaped. Zhao Xiong and many armed police were right behind us. By the time we got down from the third floor to the first floor, several armored vehicles were parked outside. I knew these people were here to pick up Liang Chaobang. Fortunately, I had made preparations. Just as they were about to board their getaway vehicles, two teams of SWAT officers emerged from all directions. I had already scouted the airport environment, knowing this was the easiest place to escape, so I had people ambushed here.