Official Career Storm
Chapter 116

Chapter 116: Chapter 116

Wu Qiangwei arrived in An County today for an investigation, and at the moment, she was dining with several local leaders.

Director Qin suddenly called, informing her that a robbery had taken place at Lingjiang Bank, targeting a money transport vehicle.

"Vice Director Liang and Vice Secretary Wu from the Political and Legal Committee have already rushed to the scene to take charge," he added.

Director Qin asked, "Secretary Wu, is it necessary to ask Mayor Zheng to come back immediately?"

Mayor Zheng was responsible for political and legal affairs as well as public security. In such cases, he was supposed to be present.

However, Mayor Zheng had also gone to the province today.

Only Secretary Lu remained in the city.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Both Director Liang and Secretary Wu come from a military background and have worked their way up from basic-level police officers. Since they have gone, let’s trust them. As for Mayor Zheng, I will contact him."

She immediately got in touch with Mayor Zheng, briefly informed him, and then tried Secretary Lu’s phone.

But Secretary Lu’s phone went unanswered, leaving it unclear what he was occupied with.

Wu Qiangwei frowned in thought for a moment before flipping through her contacts and dialing Song Guanchao’s number.

"Song Guanchao, where are you?"

"Secretary, a robbery has occurred in the city, and I’m currently pursuing the robbers with Captain Hu from the Criminal Police Brigade," he replied.

Wu Qiangwei inquired, "How is the situation?"

Song Guanchao reported, "The robbers took the money transport vehicle, disregarding traffic lights and creating chaos, causing several accidents along the way."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Mayor Zheng has gone to the province, and I can’t get through to Secretary Lu, but right now, traffic needs to be directed, and hospitals must prepare for potential emergencies to treat injured victims. Secretary Song, do you have any recommendations?"

Mayor Zheng also went to the province?

Secretary Lu’s phone is still unreachable?

Song Guanchao nearly laughed out loud.

This is too good to be true!

"Yes!" Song Guanchao said. "Secretary, I believe Mr. Liang Hao is capable of temporarily overseeing the traffic coordination and medical resources."

"Okay."

Wu Qiangwei immediately got in touch with Liang Hao.

Liang Hao was startled when he received the call.

He was still the district committee secretary, and his appointment as vice mayor hadn’t come through yet.

And now they were tasking him with such a crucial responsibility?

But this also showed that Secretary Wu had high expectations for him.

He took a deep breath and assured her, "Don’t worry, Secretary Wu!"

The money transport vehicle sped along, disregarding traffic lights and following a predetermined route towards Lingshan.

The way was clear and unobstructed.

Qiangzi, sitting in the passenger seat and smoking a cigarette, said with glee, "This job went incredibly smooth."

The driver, Old Zhang, glanced in the rearview mirror and mentioned, "That cop is still following us."

Qiangzi snorted, "Just a little cop. Once we get into the mountains, we’ll take care of him."

He turned around, knocking on the partition, "Brother Sha, how are things back there?"

Between the driver’s cabin and the cargo hold of the money transport vehicle was a small door.

Hearing the knock, Brother Sha opened the door, reporting, "All good."

Through the door, Qiangzi eyed the hostages they had taken.

Zhou Qian, Zhang Yue, and the mother and daughter, Chu Xiao’e.

Three adults and one child, all of them women.

And all of them were stunningly beautiful, with diverse styles and charms!

Lust glinted in Qiangzi’s eyes as he licked his lips, "Lingjiang really has so many damn beauties, these look so much better than the ones you pay for!"

He set down his handgun, ready to crawl into the back, "I’m going to have some fun first."

"Sit tight!" Brother Sha scolded, "Don’t bloody well mess up over something small! With all this money, what kind of woman can’t you have later? The cops are still chasing us, and you want to muck around with women now? Are you brain-damaged?"

Qiangzi sheepishly grinned, settling back down, "I’m just a bit frustrated, that’s all."

"Keep it to yourself, even if you’re frustrated!" Brother Sha said with a vicious look, "We’re after the money, don’t create unnecessary complications!"

Old Zhang also said, "Qiangzi, hold it together a bit longer. Once you leave Lingjiang, you can play however you want."

"I know." Qiangzi understood what was important, but those girls really were pretty.

Especially the young one, whose ankle-revealing jeans clung to her honey-thick legs, and what lay beneath the T-shirt was especially remarkable, not to mention she had an innocent look about her, like a college student.

Zhou Qian’s heart had leapt to her throat. When the robber leered at her with lustful eyes, she had already envisioned the worst possible outcome.

If he really did something in the car, she’d be powerless to resist.

At that moment, she was enveloped by fear.

Fortunately, the other two robbers intervened in time.

Their primary interest was money, not women.

They wouldn’t let their desires get in the way of the bigger picture.

"Wow!"

At that moment, the little girl in the car started crying.

Chu Xiao’e quickly covered her daughter’s mouth, her eyes pleading as she looked at Brother Sha.

Brother Sha had just made off with the money and was in a good mood, so he didn’t mind.

Instead, he smiled at the little girl and said, "Uncle isn’t a bad guy."

His smile only frightened the little girl more.

Thankfully, Chu Xiao’e kept her mouth covered so the crying wasn’t too loud.

At seven in the evening, nightfall descended.

The armored truck left the urban area, and Lingshan was up ahead.

The robbers had already made their advance preparations, so as soon as the vehicle stopped at the foot of the mountain, they immediately transferred all the cash into a previously dug pit in the mountain.

Then, they would hide and wait for things to blow over before coming back to take the money.

Their plan was meticulous, practically flawless.

Yet, they were unaware that Song Guanchao had already grasped everything.

At the foot of Lingshan, seven black-painted special vehicles were parked.

Squads of SWAT officers filed out, donning black Kevlar helmets, scratch-resistant combat uniforms, knee and elbow pads, tactical belts laden with various odds and ends, and Type 79 submachine guns kitted out with accessories like foregrips, tactical flashlights, and red dot sights - looking very professional.

Liang Jianfeng and Wu Xinan had also arrived at the site. Under the direction of the two leaders, the SWAT team quickly secured vantage points and set up Type 85 sniper rifles, awaiting the robbers in full readiness.

Media reporters from television stations also arrived at the scene, setting up their cameras at a distance.

For major cases like this, reporters are usually not allowed too close.

However, Liang Jianfeng didn’t order them away. He just asked them to film from a distance, not to interfere with their operation, and not to broadcast live.

In addition, the footage would have to be vetted by the propaganda department afterwards.

The two stood on a slope, gazing in the direction of the urban area.

Though they had preemptively gathered much information, they were still tense.

"Mr. Liang, will they really come?" asked the leader of the SWAT team.

"They will for sure!"

Lian Jianfeng’s answer was certain.

The SWAT team leader frowned secretly. Of course, he had heard of Liang Jianfeng’s accolades within the police force and knew that this Vice Director, who came from the ranks of the police, had extensive experience.

Their advance deployment here was based on that experiential judgment.

Still, he felt that the Vice Director was perhaps too certain.

What if the robbers didn’t show up?

Wouldn’t they have then missed the best opportunity to pursue and capture them?

Though he felt some dissatisfaction, it wasn’t his place to speak out.

An official one level higher always has the upper hand.

The primary leaders from the city were either in the province or unreachable.

Liang Jianfeng and Wu Xinan were effectively the highest authorities at the moment, and all actions had to follow their commands.

And looking at Secretary Wu Xinan, he seemed very much in favor of Liang Jianfeng’s plans.

As the SWAT team leader was grumbling internally, a voice suddenly came through the walkie-talkie.

"Mr. Liang, the robbers are here!"

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