"They're asking what your conditions are..."
On the top floor of the building, Geng Jinsheng nervously handed the phone to Ta Kun and said cautiously.
Ta Kun sneered, "It's very simple, just tell them I need a helicopter, ten million Chinese Yuan, and a woman named Situ Yan!"
"Have them prepare the helicopter according to my specifications, and during that time, let that woman Situ Yan bring up the ten million Chinese Yuan on her own. No weapons, no tricks, cash in a transparent bag. If you don't do as I say, you'll know the consequences!"
At this point, Ta Kun figured it out.
The helicopter was for his getaway, and having Situ Yan come up alone would not only continue using her as a hostage to ensure their safe exit but also capture her to avenge his third brother, Talai!
As for the ten million Chinese Yuan in cash, it was just a bonus; he couldn't come to China for nothing, he had to account for himself to his father.
After listening, Geng Jinsheng was so frightened that cold sweat dripped down his forehead. He hurriedly relayed Ta Kun's demands to the action department's side through the phone.
"Ridiculous!" Xu Weiguo, upon receiving the conditions, was furious and at a loss!
It's one thing if the bandits wanted money; that's negotiable. But where are they going to find a helicopter on such short notice?
In the action department, aside from a very special few units, no other branches had the authority to use helicopters. Even Xu Weiguo, as a senior official, would have to go through a lot of procedures to use a helicopter. It's not easy; Ta Kun was clearly asking for the impossible!
Xu Weiguo signaled to the officer in charge of communicating. The officer immediately said to Geng Jinsheng, "Tell them we can prepare the money, but we can't agree to the person and the helicopter. Situ Yan is an excellent member of our action team; we can't let her risk her life, and we don't have the conditions to provide a helicopter. Can they request something else?"
Geng Jinsheng accurately relayed these words, and upon hearing them, Ta Kun, without saying much, directly raised the semi-automatic gun in his hand and fired a shot into Geng Jinsheng's leg with a "bang!"
Geng Jinsheng let out a terrible scream on the spot, clutching his leg and rolling on the ground!
The other hostages instantly panicked, and several terrified women immediately wet their pants in fright.
"Still dare to negotiate with me? Keep telling them, I'll give them at most thirty minutes to prepare. If they can't meet my demands within thirty minutes, I'll kill one person every three minutes until we all perish together!" Ta Kun sneered, pointing the gun at the unfortunate Geng Jinsheng!
On the other side of the action department, they could hear the gunshot and the hostages' screams over the phone; Xu Weiguo's face turned livid, as Ta Kun was so ruthless and left no room for compromise!
There were too many onlookers at the scene, and when the officer reported to Xu Weiguo, many people also heard Ta Kun's demands, which were not just excessive but outrageous!
Ten million cash, a helicopter!
Did he think this was a movie?!
What made the action department even more intolerable was that Ta Kun specifically demanded Situ Yan be sent up with the money, clearly intending to lead her into a trap!
Situ Yan was indeed an elite action team member of South City, capable, solving numerous cases and achieving great feats!
Such a respected member of the team, how could anyone just watch her go to her death?
But then, something happened that no one expected!
Suddenly, from the South City action department team, Situ Yan, dressed in uniform and full of valor, bravely stepped forward and said righteously to Xu Weiguo, "Xu XX, since Ta Kun specifically wants me to go up, I am willing to go. I am willing to exchange my own safety for the safety of the hostages!"
Instantly, the whole scene was shocked!!
Xu Weiguo, the head, looked at Situ Yan in extreme surprise!
As a senior leader in the city, he was, unlike Mu Jianmin, aware of Situ Yan's family background!
The daughter of Commander Situ, being able to join the Binhai action team's ranks, was an honor in itself.
Now, Situ Yan wanted to volunteer to meet Ta Kun at this critical moment of crisis?!
If anything went wrong, how could he explain it to Commander Situ?
"Xiao Yan, do you know what it means to go up there?" Xu Weiguo asked heavily.
"I know!"
Situ Yan decisively nodded: "But this is my responsibility. Everything started because of me! Talai was caught by me, and later his brother kept coming for revenge, aiming to retaliate against me! I can't treat the lives of so many hostages as a joke because I'm afraid to die, I must negotiate with Ta Kun!"
These words greatly boosted the morale of the action department and drew countless people around to respect her!
So, this is the Situ Yan that the terrorists specifically demanded, what a beautiful and solitary flower of the action!
However, many men were also struck by Situ Yan's beauty and felt regret, thinking that such a beautiful woman going alone would most likely end poorly!
"This..." Xu Weiguo was still a bit hesitant and looked at Mu Jianmin.
Mu Jianmin was also strongly conflicted at this moment; Situ Yan was, after all, his capable subordinate, and he couldn't just watch her take the risk!
"Xiao Yan, go back! I won't allow you to throw your life away; we'll think of another way!" Mu Jianmin lowly exclaimed.
"Mu SIR, there's no time!" Situ Yan stubbornly shook her head: "I know the style of the Heigu Group; they truly regard human life as nothing and are merciless in their actions!"
"From the day I became an action team member, I was prepared for this kind of situation. When facing danger, I cannot retreat, so this is my choice, Mu SIR, let me go!"
"But!" Mu Jianmin's lips trembled, wanting to say more but couldn't find the words!
"Mu SIR, if I choose to be a coward, I'll live the rest of my life in remorse and self-blame. I don't want to tarnish the national emblem on my cap!"
Situ Yan's words were powerful and inspired the audience once more!
Even the seasoned Mu Jianmin couldn't help but have his eyes turn slightly red!
He took a deep breath and suddenly said loudly, "Alright! Xiao Yan, you're remarkable; our entire South City action department is proud of you! I, Mu Jianmin, am proud to have you as a subordinate! We will wait for you to return and celebrate your success!"
Then, Mu Jianmin sternly turned to Xu Weiguo and said, "Xu XX, please make the arrangements!"