Chapter 129: That Smile
"Wronged?"
Mr. Ning’s mouth twitched in anger: "With all the evidence against you, you claim to be wronged?"
Damn it, it’s one thing to mess with the police with a XXXXXXX license plate.
But now you’re still playing dumb and continuing to mess with the police.
This is just too much.
"Things aren’t as you think!"
Lin Tian was on the verge of tears, unable to clear up the misunderstanding.
"Let me go, I know how to catch the real culprit!"
Blocked by Mr. Ning, Lin Tian stomped anxiously.
According to the original plan, they would stop the truck, ensuring Bai Shishi’s safety.
But just as Mr. Ning mistook him for a kidnapper, Lin Tian suddenly changed his plan.
If he pretended to be a kidnapper and drove the truck with Bai Shishi to the exchange point, could they catch the mastermind?
Now with this interference, the plan might be disrupted again.
"Take him back to the station, and I’ll deal with him there!"
Mr. Ning didn’t listen to Lin Tian’s explanation at all.
"Let him go!"
Suddenly, a sharp woman’s voice came from afar.
"Who are you?"
Mr. Ning saw Bai Shishi’s manner and attire and knew she likely wasn’t a kidnapper, probably the hostage.
"I’m the kidnapped hostage!"
Seeing Lin Tian being handcuffed, Bai Shishi expressed concern: "What did he do wrong?"
"You mean him?"
Mr. Ning pointed his gun at Lin Tian lying on the ground: "Isn’t he the kidnapper?"
Bai Shishi had been in the cargo box, waiting as Lin Tian instructed, but unexpectedly, the truck stopped, and at first, she hid inside out of fear.
Later, hearing muffled voices outside, she bravely stepped out and saw the scene unfold.
"He’s not the kidnapper, let him go!"
Bai Shishi kicked off her high heels, running barefoot in her stockings on the hot asphalt towards Lin Tian.
"What?"
Mr. Ning, watching Bai Shishi rush over, was still processing her words.
"He’s not a kidnapper?"
Mr. Ning looked at Lin Tian again, feeling a buzzing in his head, completely puzzled.
"It seems, when he got out of the truck, he said...I’m not a kidnapper!"
Mr. Ning tried to recall the previous events.
A sudden realization hit him, a severe problem was apparent.
Seems like... they caught the wrong person!
Damn, now this was embarrassing.
After thinking he had a chance for a commendation, they mistakenly caught the wrong person.
"Uhh...my friend...sorry about that!"
Mr. Ning quickly holstered his gun, speaking with an embarrassed look.
"Undo these handcuffs!"
Lin Tian was utterly speechless at the unexpected interruption by Mr. Ning.
"Yes, yes!" Mr. Ning quickly unlocked the handcuffs.
As Lin Tian flexed his sore hands, Bai Shishi’s concerned voice came through: "Tian, are you alright?"
Lin Tian turned to Bai Shishi: "I’m fine!"
"Great, thank God we’re okay!"
Having survived such a dangerous situation, Bai Shishi collapsed onto the ground, feeling utterly drained.
"Miss Bai, don’t rest just yet; it seems we’ll both need to take another risk!"
Lin Tian smiled and extended his right hand to Bai Shishi.
"What do you mean?"
This time, Mr. Ning was the first to ask.
Bai Shishi’s beautiful eyes were fixed on Lin Tian.
"From the kidnappers, I learned that this was just a cover for kidnapping you, Miss Bai; these desperate criminals plan to deliver you to the exchange point!"
"Into the hands of the mastermind!"
"My idea is that with the kidnappers on the truck now under my control and no external communication, I want to pose as a kidnapper to the exchange point to meet this mastermind!"
Upon hearing this, both Mr. Ning and Bai Shishi fell silent.
Is this plan viable?
Definitely! If successful, the mastermind would surely be caught.
However, such an excellent plan carries significant unknown risks.
This decision demands vast risk from both Bai Shishi and Lin Tian.
"I disagree!"
Mr. Ning was the first to refuse: "I must ensure the hostage’s safety and won’t allow you to take this risk!"
Bai Shishi didn’t speak, just shook her head, unwilling to take the risk since the kidnappers were subdued.
"Yes...by not taking this risk, we remain safe, no doubt about it!"
"But who can guarantee this won’t happen again?"
"Unless we root out this threat, you’ll continually face such dangers, Miss Bai!"
"This time, I’m here to protect you!"
"But what if once I’m not? What then?"
Lin Tian pounded his chest, showing resolve.
Who wants to take risks?
Who doesn’t know it’s better to live safely?
Who doesn’t cherish life?
But if left undone, Miss Bai is at risk.
Lin Tian doesn’t want Miss Bai in danger.
So, this has to be done by him.
"I’m going with you!"
Surprisingly, Bai Shishi agreed without hesitation.
Her right hand gripped Lin Tian’s suspended right hand, using it to stand up.
"For me, you’re willing to risk your life!"
"Then what do I have to fear?"
Bai Shishi’s lips curled in a stunning smile.
That smile conveyed emotion, sentiment, and courage.
Filled with so much feeling.
Genuine emotion, an endearing smile.
That smile erased Lin Tian’s recent displeasure.
"Damn it, as a police officer, my job is to protect the people, I’ll take the risk with you!"
Mr. Ning removed his police cap.
Lin Tian was surprised by Mr. Ning’s decision to join but soon smiled: "Great, you can join me as a fake kidnapper; otherwise, one might be too few!"
"Click!"
With a chambered gun, Mr. Ning removed his police uniform: "This time, we’ll thoroughly eliminate these villains!"
"Hold on, there are still nine kidnappers in the truck, let’s deal with them first.
Mr. Ning took out his walkie-talkie: "Requesting assistance! Requesting assistance!"
"A heavy truck on the roadside of a suburban highway needs support, needs support!"
"Received!"
"Received!"
Soon, two police cars, closest to the scene, arrived to provide support.
The police officers quickly drew their guns, cautiously aiming at the heavy truck.
"What are you waiting for, get those people off the truck for me!"
Seeing his subordinates, Mr. Ning shook his head in resignation.
The police officers rushed into the rear compartment of the truck, pulling everyone out.