The Hunter's Path: Starting as a constable, ascend to the Old Ones.

Chapter 136 Holding Out and Awaiting Reinforcements

"Fuck, how did the police get here? Danny, immediately gather the men and get the hostages back."

Ross was furious when he saw Lu Ming suddenly appear on TV and kill all of his accomplices who had been left to guard the hostages. He couldn't understand where things had gone wrong, allowing a policeman to blatantly sneak into the cafeteria where the hostages were being held.

"Fuck, the Hong Kong Island police are pretending to negotiate, but in reality they are stalling for time and drawing our attention, thus covering for other police officers to infiltrate and rescue people."

Ross quickly figured out the crux of the matter, and he angrily slammed his fist on the table.

"I'll call for reinforcements immediately. As long as we get the hostages back, there's still a chance."

The thug named Danny was filled with shock and anger, never expecting that their meticulously planned scheme would have such a huge flaw at this moment.

"I suspect that the Hong Kong Island police never thought of contacting the British government to release our boss. From beginning to end, they only thought about rescuing people and then wiping us out in one fell swoop."

Ross grew angrier and angrier. He picked up the Uzi submachine gun on the table, gritted his teeth, and said, "Since they don't know what's good for them, then we'll just kill all the hostages and suffer together."

"Inspector Lu, I knew you wouldn't abandon me. The moment I saw you, I suddenly realized there was still a man in this world who could make my heart flutter."

After Lu Ming dealt with all the terrorists in the room, all the hostages, unaware of the danger, shrank back in fear. Only Zhou Xingxing looked up and saw Lu Ming, and immediately showed a look of surprise and delight.

"Zhou sir, it's being broadcast live on TV, don't you dare tarnish my reputation for no reason."

Lu Ming chuckled and then gave an OK sign to the camera, informing the director that the hostages had been rescued and the next steps could begin. Immediately afterward, he stepped forward and turned off the camera to prevent the terrorists from taking control of the situation.

"It's the police! We're saved!"

After this exchange between the two, the kidnapped students were overjoyed.

"Officer Luk, save me! Save me!"

Just then, Zhou Wenjian, who was tied up, anxiously called out to Lu Ming to untie him.

"What the hell—"

Stephen Chow pursed his lips and muttered to himself.

"Two people, help Inspector Zhou untie. We're in a very bad situation right now, and we need everyone to stick together."

Lu Ming, with a solemn expression, told everyone about the current situation.

"We need to hold out until reinforcements arrive, otherwise if we all fall into the hands of terrorists again, the consequences will be unpredictable—" He paused, then said, "The British government will not meet the terrorists' demands. Given the terrorists' temperament, they will most likely kill us to silence us. So if you don't want to die, you must fight the terrorists with me."

"I was just missing a gun, but now that I have one, I'm sure I'm not just called the number one fighter in the Flying Tigers."

Stephen Chow confidently removes AK47s from the terrorists' corpses.

"Brother Xing, you only have two hands, you don't need so many guns. Give us a gun, and we can fight bravely against the enemy."

When the three of them, Little Turtle, Little Wai, and Sweet Potato, heard that the terrorists would return, they immediately fought over who would take a gun for self-defense.

"Don't fight over it, I'll distribute it to you."

Zhou Xingxing distributed the confiscated guns to Xi Gui and his two friends. Compared to the other students, he trusted his three friends more.

"Zhou sir, here you go!"

Lu Ming handed one of the AK47s to Zhou Wenjian. Apart from Zhou Xingxing, only Zhou Wenjian among this group had ever fired a gun. At this crucial moment, he wouldn't bring up past grievances.

Moreover, he and Zhou Wenjian only had a conflict and disliked each other; they were far from becoming enemies.

Zhou Wenjian stared blankly at the gun being handed to him for a moment, then gritted his teeth and took it. This was his last chance to redeem himself.

Regardless of the outcome, his fate wouldn't be good, but as a police officer, he didn't want his career to end in such a humiliating way.

"Fuck him."

Zhou Wenjian gritted his teeth.

"The cafeteria only has one exit. If terrorists want to break in, they can only rush in from the left or right stairwells. You two guard the left stairwell, and I'll guard the right stairwell."

Lu Ming simply gave the tactical instructions: "Xi Gui, Xiao Wai, and Fan Shu, the three of you will guard the canteen. If we lose the front, you will be the last line of defense."

Shrimp trembled. "Inspector Lu, you must not lose control."

If even experienced police officers like Lu Ming can't defeat terrorists, then these three rookies will probably be killed as soon as they arrive.

"Good luck, Officer Luk!"

"Inspector Zhou, we've got your back!"

"Zhou Xingxing, if you can stop the terrorists, you'll be exempt from all your homework next semester."

The teachers and students present offered encouragement to Lu Ming and his team.

"Damn it, you're still hoping I'll come to class next semester? Isn't that a curse that I won't be able to stay in the Major Crimes Unit?"

Upon hearing this, Stephen Chow's face darkened. He had chosen to become a police officer because he disliked studying, and now he was infiltrating schools every day.

What a cruel twist of fate!

"Headquarters calling Falcon, Headquarters calling Falcon. Hound and Flying Tiger have been dispatched. Please stay put and await reinforcements. We will arrive as soon as possible."

At this moment, Uncle Biao sent a message to Lu Ming via walkie-talkie, informing him that the Flying Tigers and the Assault Team had launched a full-scale attack as planned.

"Falcon received."

"Hound calling falcon, I'm coming right away, don't die!"

The next moment, Chen Jiaju's voice came from the walkie-talkie. Lu Ming's lips twitched, "Take care of yourself, or you'll get riddled with bullets."

"Reinforcements are on their way, let's hold on!"

Lu Ming hung up the communication with Chen Jiaju and stuffed two grenades and a smoke bomb into Zhou Xingxing and Zhou Wenjian's hands, so that they would be more confident in blocking the terrorists' strong attack.

When Zhou Xingxing saw Lu Ming assign Zhou Wenjian to him, he immediately said, "Lu Sir, are you sure you can handle this alone? I'm the top fighter in the Flying Tigers, I can take care of things on my own. How about we let Zhou Wenjian, the Chief Inspector, help you?"

"I'll only believe you're the Flying Tigers' number one fighter when you can take down a criminal gang next time."

Lu Ming smiled, completely ignoring Zhou Xingxing's suggestion, and instead picked up his gun and went out to guard the right stairwell.

"I am truly recognized as the Flying Tigers' number one fighter."

Stephen Chow emphasized this with a sense of frustration.

"Yes, yes, I believe you. Get back to guarding the goal!"

Zhou Wenjian nodded perfunctorily, gripped the AK47 tightly in his hand, and quickly walked to the left stairwell.

"I'm a real expert."

Zhou Xingxing emphasized this repeatedly before dejectedly joining the others at the stairwell to stand guard. He half-squatted down, took off one shoe and stuck it out halfway to test whether the terrorists had already attacked.

Da da da!

As they prepared to await the terrorists' arrival, the previously silent scene was suddenly filled with intense gunfire. The Flying Tigers and the assault team launched a fierce attack, far exceeding the ferocity of the previous attack by the Political Department's G4 unit.