After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

The laughter of the surrounding security guards abruptly stopped.

The security captain slumped to the ground, stiffly swinging his numb arm, his face full of surprise and uncertainty as he stared intently at Lin Ping, who stood motionless in place.

The security guards who had been watching the commotion immediately dropped their mocking expressions, exchanged glances, and none of them dared to utter another sarcastic remark.

Just then, a series of urgent shouts and chaotic footsteps suddenly rang out inside the office building, plunging the entire building into an uproar.

"Something's happened! Someone's taken hostages on the rooftop!"

"Quick! Everyone, get to the rooftop immediately to provide support!"

"Hurry up and get up there, don't let anyone get killed!"

The screams echoed throughout the building, causing a commotion among the staff and security personnel, who all rushed towards the rooftop.

The security captain, who had collapsed to the ground, hurriedly pushed himself up. He didn't have time to investigate the strange thing that had just happened. Urgent commands kept coming from the walkie-talkie, and his expression instantly became panicked.

He straightened his disheveled uniform and glanced at Lin Ping, who was tall and had a calm expression.

Lin Ping stepped forward and said, "I'll go up with you."

The security captain frowned. He wanted to refuse outright, but the situation was urgent, and the building was short-staffed. Every extra person would be a great help.

He hesitated for two seconds, then said coldly in a deep voice, "Fine! You come up here! If you dare to slack off or try to cheat, get out of here immediately! If you perform well today, I'll make an exception and let you stay on as a security guard!"

"Okay," Lin Ping replied calmly.

Zhu Xiaohan stood at the back, her eyes flickering slightly. She knew that Lin Ping was using this opportunity to sneak in and investigate, so she silently took half a step back and hid in the crowd, ready to provide backup at any time.

The security guards didn't dare to delay and sprinted up the fire escape to the rooftop of the office building.

The wind on the rooftop is biting, with cold winds howling and raging.

In the center of my field of vision, a burly man, just over two meters tall and with bulging muscles, had one hand tightly gripping a woman's neck, while the other hand held a sharp fruit knife, the blade pressed firmly against the woman's snow-white carotid artery, exuding a murderous aura.

The woman being held hostage was dressed in a tailor-made high-end black business suit. She had a slender figure and a cool, noble air about her. Even with a sharp blade at her throat and in a dangerous situation, her expression remained calm and composed, without a trace of panic. Her clear, cold eyes held only extreme calmness.

"I know you're desperate, and taking me hostage won't solve anything." The woman's voice was clear and steady, each word distinct. "Let me go first. I'm the person in charge of this building. I can resolve all your demands for you. Money, a way out—I can give you everything."

The burly man had a ferocious expression, bloodshot eyes, and was extremely irritable.

"Stop giving me empty promises! I don't believe a single word you rich people say!"

He suddenly tightened his grip, pressing the blade down slightly, and a faint red mark instantly appeared on the woman's neck.

The security guards who were watching were so frightened that they all stopped in their tracks. No one dared to step forward easily, and they all looked nervous and helpless.

The security captain, steeling himself, stepped forward and reprimanded, "Brother! Calm down! Everything can be discussed, don't act impulsively!"

"Get lost!" the burly man roared, his gaze sweeping over the group of security guards with disdain. "A bunch of useless trash, do you think you're qualified to interfere in my business? Anyone who dares to step forward, I'll kill her!"

The entire place fell silent instantly; no one dared to make a move.

Just as the stalemate was at its peak, Lin Ping slowly walked out from behind the crowd, his steps calm and his expression indifferent.

He looked up at the enraged man, his voice calm and unwavering: "Let her go, and follow her lead. That's your only way to survive."

The burly man suddenly turned his head, stared at the seemingly thin and ordinary Lin Ping, and immediately sneered and cursed.

"Where did this brat come from? He dares to tell me what to do? Who do you think you are!"

Before the roar had even faded, the burly man freed one hand, clenched his fist, and slammed it fiercely towards Lin Ping's face with a whistling wind. The force of his punch was ferocious and domineering.

The onlookers felt a chill run down their spines, and the security captain instinctively closed his eyes, thinking that Lin Ping would surely be knocked down by a punch.

But in the next instant, something unexpected happened.

Lin Ping didn't retreat a single step; his hand moved with lightning speed, precisely grabbing the burly man's wrist.

click!

A crisp sound of bone cracking suddenly rang out.

The burly man's piercing scream instantly tore through the rooftop!

His brute strength, which he was so proud of, was like child's play in Lin Ping's hands, and he had no power to resist at all.

Lin Ping twisted his wrist slightly and then tripped him with his foot.

Bang!

The heavy, muscular man's body crashed onto the cold rooftop floor, raising a cloud of dust.

Lin Ping stepped forward, firmly placing one foot on the back of the burly man. His force was precise and domineering, pinning the massive man, who weighed over 200 pounds, to the ground, rendering him unable to move.

The whole process took only a moment, clean and efficient, without the slightest unnecessary movement.

The entire room fell silent.

All the security personnel and onlookers stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, faces blank, their minds completely empty.

Just a second ago, they mocked him as a weak and pathetic pretty boy who was just scraping by, but in an instant, he subdued a vicious thug wielding a weapon!

The stark contrast of the scene severely impacted everyone's understanding.

The security captain froze on the spot, all the contempt and disdain on his face vanished, replaced by extreme shock and horror. He was stiff all over and dared not breathe.

The aloof female manager, who was being held hostage, narrowed her eyes slightly. A ripple finally appeared in her calm eyes as she fixed her gaze on Lin Ping with surprise and inquiry.

The burly man beneath his feet convulsed in pain, his forehead covered in cold sweat, roaring incessantly, "Let me go! You dare touch me? Do you know who's behind me?! You can't afford to mess with the power in this building!"

Lin Ping leaned forward slightly, increasing the pressure on his feet, his tone cold and indifferent: "The power behind this? Perfect, I'm the one who came here looking for this building."

Upon hearing this, the burly man lying on the ground turned deathly pale, and extreme terror instantly welled up in his eyes.

He instantly realized that this seemingly ordinary young man was not an ordinary security guard at all; he had come to his door on purpose!

The aloof female manager beside him frowned slightly, stepped forward, straightened her slightly disheveled collar, and her cool gaze fell on Lin Ping's face as she spoke softly, "You're not a security guard at the building. Who are you? Why are you here?"

She held a high position and was meticulous in her thinking, and instantly saw through Lin Ping's disguise.

Zhao Hui's eyes were clear and bright as she stared intently at Lin Ping, her tone carrying a hint of scrutiny and inquiry.

The security captain froze for a moment, then quickly recovered and rushed forward, a fawning smile plastered on his face. He exclaimed, "Mr. Zhao! It's a misunderstanding! This young man is a new security recruit I just specially hired. He's incredibly skilled and doesn't hide his abilities; he's a valuable asset to our building!"

All traces of his previous contempt and disdain had vanished; he now wished he could praise Lin Ping to the heavens. The sheer skill with which Lin Ping had instantly subdued the ruthless bandit had completely won him over.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hui's doubts subsided slightly, her red lips curved into a slight smile, and she nodded.