Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 23 Taking a Risky Path (Part Two)

Seeing Zhu Chaoran sitting on the ground in a panic, Chen Shu calmed himself down and said in a low voice, "Yes, just keep your head down, bend over, and wade through the field."

He paused for a moment, then decided to tell the truth:
“The kidnappers have guns, and it would be dangerous for the two of us to go head-to-head with them. I'll distract them while you take the hostage and get away from the scene as quickly as possible. While you're running, keep an eye on the kidnapper under the bridge. If he runs off in another direction, then you run around to the other side of the bridge; if he runs this way, get in my car. I'll be following you in my car.”

Zhu Chaoran lowered his head, raised his right hand that was supporting him on the ground, touched the tip of his nose, and then asked, "What if the hostage isn't with the stone, or what if there are kidnappers next to the hostage?"

This time it seems they are really thinking about a course of action.

Actually, Chen Shu had the same question in his mind when Li Meng sent him the WeChat message. However, out of trust for his comrade and obedience to his superiors, he decided to proceed according to Ren Da's plan.

Chen Shu reached out and pulled Zhu Chaoran, who was sitting on the ground, but he didn't budge. Instead, he patted Zhu Chaoran's shoulder and said calmly, "The one standing on the bridge is Ren Da from the Criminal Investigation Department. He can handle it. Just do as I say."

After saying that, Chen Shu looked at Zhu Chaoran, who was still sitting on the ground with a blank expression, thought for a moment, took out a wireless earphone case from his pocket, picked out one of the earphones and handed it to Zhu Chaoran, saying, "Wear the earphone in a moment, and we'll stay on the call."

At this moment, Zhu Chaoran let out a heavy breath, took the earphones and put them in his ears, and quickly connected the phone in a few seconds.

He stood up, proudly raising his chin: "Our Fatty isn't to be underestimated!"

Seeing that he had calmed down, Chen Shu took off his soft bulletproof vest and put it in his hand, saying in a deep voice, "Take this bulletproof vest with you, and put it on her when you're rescuing her."

"Brother Shu, what are you going to do then?" Zhu Chaoran replied in astonishment.

"Don't worry, there's still some in the car."

After finalizing the plan, Chen Shu led Zhu Chaoran down to the bottom of the hill, where they each took their own actions.

"Get close to the hostage, keep an eye on her from a distance across the paddy field, and only rush over and take her away when I give you the signal." Before Zhu Chaoran left, Chen Shu gave him these instructions again, still worried.

"Okay. I'll head over now." Zhu Chaoran waved and left without turning around.

Sitting inside the Volkswagen, Chen Shu watched Zhu Chaoran slowly disappear into the darkness until he was completely gone.

He carefully fastened his seatbelt and then pulled it outwards twice with force. The taut seatbelt snapped back against his chest with a thud, and after repeating this several times, he felt his tense nerves relax slightly.

He took a few deep breaths, turned on the car's Bluetooth, and connected to Zhu Chaoran's call.

Apart from a few rustling sounds, there was complete silence on the phone.

He quietly estimated Zhu Chaoran's walking time, and when he felt it was about time, he started the car, turned off all the lights, and slowly slipped away.

"Brother Shu, the hostage is lying next to the big rock. There's a kidnapper under the bridge, and another one in the car." Zhu Chaoran paused for a moment, then continued:

“That Xing Da guy is really amazing, he managed to handle this. Brother Shu, I’m lying in the field right now, about ten meters away from the hostage.”

Still a little distance away, Chen Shu, who was slowly driving his car, breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Zhu Chaoran's report and began to slowly accelerate and move forward.

I was just thinking that if something new happened, I would have to stop the car and sneak over.

That's great, everything can proceed as planned.

Chen Shu revealed a meaningful smile and muttered to himself, "Proceed according to my plan."

"What? What did you just say, Brother Shu? I didn't hear you clearly?" Zhu Chaoran's cute voice came through the earphone.

"It's okay, just lie there and don't move. Wait for my signal, then rush over to rescue them."

"Signal? What signal?" "You'll find out soon enough. I'm hanging up."

"Hello, hello, hello," Zhu Chaoran said, extremely frustrated.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shu clasped his hands together, rubbed them together quickly a few times, then placed them flat on his face and rubbed them vigorously a couple more times.

When he lowered his hands again, his eyes had become extremely sharp.

At this moment, nothing could stop him anymore.

Chen Shu drove the Volkswagen Golf slowly forward, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, his right foot lightly resting on the accelerator.

The sound of raindrops completely masked the noise from the Volkswagen Golf.

In the darkness, the Volkswagen Golf gradually approached the Camry, much like a beast preparing to hunt in the dark, slowly revealing its fangs and claws, crawling forward.

one hundred meters
Ninety meters.
Fifty meters.
Great, I can cover that distance in three seconds.

Chen Shu licked his dry lips, his expression grave; victory or defeat hinged on this moment.

Just as he was about to get a little closer, he suddenly saw a flash in the left side mirror of the Camry.

The kidnapper is opening the car door; he's about to get out!
Hehe, you've come at the perfect time!

Chen Shu turned on his headlights, aimed at the rear of the Camry, and stepped on the gas, directly confronting it.

The engine roared suddenly! The car shot out like an arrow, heading straight for its target!
Chen Shu gritted his teeth, staring intently at the kidnappers' vehicle, while bracing his arms to prepare for a collision.

"Dangdang!"

When the car was still about ten meters away from the car in front, the Golf suddenly jolted and drifted to the side towards the fields by the roadside.

Oh no! There's a huge pothole in the road!

tire!!!

Without a second thought, Chen Shu firmly gripped the steering wheel and quickly and repeatedly applied the brakes.

Once the car had stabilized, he noticed that the kidnappers had already sped off in the black Camry towards the bottom of the bridge, while the other kidnapper who had been standing under the bridge was already racing down the mountain road behind it, disappearing in an instant.

Zhu Chaoran, who was not far from the roadside, was helping the unharmed hostage walk towards him.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Shu had made his decision.

At this moment, no matter how dark the night, how far the distance, or how many potholes there are, nothing can obscure the red light at the rear of the Camry.

All he could see was that red light.

Ignoring the fact that the Volkswagen Golf's tires were already ruined, Chen Shu quickly shifted into S mode, gripped the steering wheel tightly with his left hand, and barely straightened the car. He then stepped on the brake with his left foot and floored the accelerator with his right. The roar of the engine under the hood resounded again, and the tachometer began to climb rapidly.

Once the roar of the engine subsided, he quickly released the brake with his left foot, and a violent surge of power pushed him firmly into the seat.

The car swayed from side to side, resolutely heading towards the bottom of the overpass.

(End of this chapter)