"Bang" a gunshot rang out, silence fell all around.

Inside the Financial Bank on No. 2 Street, Baihe District of Huadu City, seven men with black hoods covering their heads, revealing only their eyes and lips, and each carrying a gun and a large black backpack, shouted loudly: "This is a robbery! Nobody move! Put your hands on your head and lie down on the ground!"

"Ah"

Screams filled the bank, and the crowd fell into chaos.

One of the robbers blocked the door, holding his gun aloft and firing two shots into the sky.

"Take one more step and I'll shoot without mercy!"

The robber roared ferociously.

Immediately, the crowd quieted down, looking at the robber with terror in their eyes, not daring to come any closer.

"Everybody down, or I'll shoot him!"

Another robber shouted as well.

Everyone obediently lay on the ground, fear visible in their eyes.

At this moment, Ouyang Xiaoya was also within the crowd.

A woman in her thirties next to her stumbled and tried to move with difficulty.

For some reason, driven by kindness, Ouyang Xiaoya helped the woman up.

"Thank you." The woman looked at Ouyang Xiaoya gratefully and spoke softly.

Ouyang Xiaoya nodded and huddled with the woman in a corner.

Three robbers took out iron hammers prepared in advance and smashed them against the teller window.

The window shattered immediately.

Two robbers with guns pointed at the bank staff: "The money, hand over all the money, or I'll start shooting and killing people!"

Another robber coldly walked among the crowd, pointing his gun at the people on the ground, his gaze shifting around, ready to shoot anyone who dared make the slightest move.

"Hurry up, get the money out." After filling his large black backpack, a robber impatiently fired a shot at a male bank employee.

Bang.

A splash of blood burst from the man's thigh, and he let out a scream of frightened pain.

Everyone on the bank floor was silent as ice.

These robbers truly dared to shoot and kill; they must be experienced and brutal criminals.

...

Queen Qi raced to the scene.

"Captain Qi!"

"Captain Qi!"

"You're here."

The police officers cordoning off the scene greeted her.

"What's the situation? Number of robbers, weapons they have, I need a detailed report," Queen Qi nodded to everyone and said.

"Seven robbers, and there are about sixty hostages inside, including President Ouyang of Youming Ya Group and the newly appointed Deputy Mayor Tao Xia. The robbers are vicious; three bank employees have been injured."

Her subordinate immediately reported.

A flash of anger crossed the eyes of Queen Qi, the robbers who disregarded human life were the most despicable.

"Special police officers, how is the sniper placement?" Queen Qi asked.

"Everything is arranged, there are snipers targeting from all four directions, but the number of enemies is too many..." The subordinate hesitated to continue.

Captain Qi furrowed her brow, sensing the current situation was becoming dire. There were seven robbers; a single mistake could lead to a massive slaughter of hostages.

Moreover, the police had to put extra focus on the identities of Ouyang Xiaoya and Tao Xia.

"What about the negotiation expert?"

"The other side said if our negotiator speaks a single word, they will immediately kill a hostage," the subordinate reported, sweating profusely.

These robbers were extremely seasoned.

"Damn it, I'll go negotiate with them!" Queen Qi gritted her teeth, donned a bulletproof vest, slipped two compact micro pistols into her chest, and walked forward.

Inside the bank, the roaming robber spotted Ouyang Xiaoya, who was bowing her head.

President Ouyang had come today to discuss some business matters with the bank manager, not expecting to run into robbers.

And today, she was wearing a black professional suit, her stockings and long legs all the more enticing as she half-squatted on the ground, drawing covetous looks.

"Heh heh, girl, you're pretty good-looking, aren't you?" the robber laughed with lewd disgust.

Ouyang Xiaoya bit her lip, keeping silent.

The barrel of the gun pointed at her forehead, and the robber chuckled, "Girl, why don't you come amuse me?"

"I advise you not to go too far!"

Suddenly, the woman beside her spoke out. Her voice was authoritative, her face stern, emanating a commanding presence that made the robber hesitate.

Though this woman dressed simply, her bearing was not to be underestimated; just her presence alone suggested this thirty-something-year-old woman's identity was no small matter.

The robber hesitated, then grew angry and pointed the gun at the woman, snorting coldly, "Shut up, whore. If you spout more nonsense, I'll kill you right now."

Ouyang Xiaoya tugged at the woman who had spoken for her, signaling her to not act recklessly.

The woman took a deep breath and stayed silent, containing her anger.

The robber smirked triumphantly, pointed the gun at Ouyang Xiaoya, and said, "Girl, do as I say, or I'll kill you and her!"

Ouyang Xiaoya gritted her teeth, her icy gaze fixed on the robber.

"As long as you do not harm anyone else, I'll listen to you for now," Ouyang Xiaoya said coldly.

The robber laughed joyously, exhilarated, "That's the way, girl. Sacrifice yourself for others. Now, crawl over here immediately."

Under the muzzle of the gun, Ouyang Xiaoya hesitated, then countered, "What do you want to do?"

"What do I want to do? Haha, I want to humiliate you in front of everyone. How about that?" The robber was brazenly insolent.

"Damn it, Number Three, don't go overboard. Though, this chick is indeed something," the apparent leader of the robbers commented.

"Don't worry, boss, I just like this pretty little girl. Tsk tsk, it would be a shame to let her go. Boss, since we're already breaking the law, might as well do it thoroughly," the robber laughed heartily, as if he was in control of the situation.

Ouyang Xiaoya bit her red lips in anger and determination, "Just kill me then. I won't do as you say. I am engaged to be married; I can't be unfaithful to him."

"Oh? Quite the chaste heroine, tsk tsk. I won't kill you, but the life of this woman beside you is uncertain. Think about it; because of your selfishness, causing others to lose their lives, can you live with that conscience?"

After speaking, the robber casually aimed at someone's leg and fired a shot.

A middle-aged man who got hit screamed like a slaughtered pig, venomously shouting at Ouyang Xiaoya, "You fucking bitch, just agree already. Stop pretending to be pure, damn it. Don't drag me down with you."

Contempt filled Ouyang Xiaoya's eyes.

The robber's muzzle swept around the crowd, and suddenly, many began cursing at Ouyang Xiaoya together, "Hey, you, just agree to these bosses' demands already. Otherwise, we'll all be dragged down. Don't be so selfish, will you?"

At this moment, no one was cursing the robbers; instead, the innocent Ouyang Xiaoya became the target of everyone's bitter criticism and hateful glares.

"Heh heh, come on now." The robber laughed smugly. Human nature was truly dirty and selfish.

Ouyang Xiaoya was overwhelmed with despair, but suddenly, through the corner of her eye via a mirror, she saw a tall man with a bronze mask appear, and the despair in her eyes instantly vanished, replaced by a glint of hope and anticipation.

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