Outside the library, everyone was extremely anxious.
Inside the library, among the students held hostage, many were weeping softly, causing Wu Wen immense heartache. He viewed the students as his own juniors and couldn't bear to watch them be killed.
Meanwhile.
The two assassins had received an order from Fang Mingchao—
Only kill Liang Mei.
The leading assassin said, "Make Liang Mei step out, and we'll release the hostages. Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss."
Liang Mei took a deep breath, knowing it was time for her to step forward. She turned to Xu Yaoyao and said, "It's okay, let me go. I'll be a great hero from now on."
Xu Yaoyao's eyes darted around. She held back Liang Mei, who was about to step forward, and shook her head. "No, you're their target. If you go out, they'll definitely kill you."
"Then, what about those students?" Liang Mei asked, confused.
"They haven't continued to harm the hostages, which means they're hesitant now, afraid of escalating the situation. We can use this psychological advantage to stall for time," Xu Yaoyao explained her thoughts. Liang Mei looked hesitant, but ultimately trusted Xu Yaoyao's judgment.
Xu Yaoyao continued to speak into the megaphone to the two assassins, "No, you must release the hostages first before I hand Liang Mei over to you."
The two assassins exchanged glances, their brows furrowed deeply.
The situation reached a stalemate.
Wu Wen lowered his voice and said to Xu Yaoyao, "Isn't this a bit too aggressive?"
"What if it angers them..."
He didn't finish, but everyone understood his meaning.
Xu Yaoyao said with a grave expression, "Principal, we have no other choice. We can only fight for survival. If we can hold on for a few more minutes, Jinzhao will arrive."
In reality,
She was far from as calm as she appeared. Her heart was churning, wondering why Chen Jinzhao hadn't arrived yet.
On the other side.
The two assassins were growing impatient. They felt Xu Yaoyao had already figured out their bottom line, and if they didn't act now, they wouldn't get another chance.
The assassin spoke again, "We won't agree to your terms. If you don't hand over Liang Mei immediately, I will kill one hostage every minute from now on."
Everyone was shocked by this declaration!
After all, no one dared to gamble with the lives of students. Even the loss of one would be a significant blow.
Wu Wen looked urgently at Xu Yaoyao.
Xu Yaoyao's face was also extremely grim. Both sides had now revealed their bottom lines, and it was a matter of who would back down first. Xu Yaoyao had to admit that her heart was not as ruthless as these assassins'. She would be the first to retreat.
Liang Mei seemed to foresee her own fate.
She sighed and said to Xu Yaoyao, "Being able to be a hero for once is actually quite good. Don't hesitate anymore, or things will get much worse."
Xu Yaoyao took a deep breath. Liang Mei then smiled, "This life has been worth it."
Liang Mei's emotions were complex.
She knew clearly that as soon as she stepped out from behind Xu Yaoyao and was exposed to the assassins' sight, she would be shot dead by them.
Before taking a step, she said earnestly, "Xu Yaoyao, you must ask Mr. Chen to thoroughly investigate this case. Otherwise, Chairman Zhu and Miss Yang will not rest in peace, and my death will be meaningless."
"Please!"
Wu Wen shook his head and sighed, speaking to Liang Mei, who was about to sacrifice herself, "The students will not forget you, I will not forget you, and Ninghai University will not forget you!"
"Thank you!!!"
Liang Mei hummed in response, preparing to meet her death.
To her surprise, she, who had always considered herself a coward, didn't know where this courage came from to step forward, filling her with a small sense of pride.
After a lifetime of being timid, she could finally be a hero!
Just as she was about to step out from behind Xu Yaoyao, a strong, muscular hand suddenly grabbed her arm, preventing her from moving forward.
Liang Mei looked back in confusion.
A familiar face appeared before her, turning her expression from confusion to surprise. Xu Yaoyao also reacted, saying with surprise, "Jinzhao, you're finally here! I knew you would arrive in time."
Chen Jinzhao's expression was solemn. Upon hearing that assassins had taken students hostage, he didn't dare to delay for a moment, unwilling to see a scene of bloodshed on campus.
"These people are utterly insane. I won't spare their despicable lives," Chen Jinzhao declared.
Wu Wen was overjoyed.
He knew Chen Jinzhao's strength well, capable of rescuing these students. He quickly said, "Xiao Chen, I'll leave the students' safety to you. I believe you have the ability to save them all."
"Please rest assured, Principal, I will do my best," Chen Jinzhao nodded.
Xu Yaoyao grabbed his hand, "Jinzhao, you mustn't underestimate them. These people have guns."
Chen Jinzhao nodded again, "I know. You don't need to worry about me."
He then instructed, "Everyone, stay outside the library and hide, in case these two assassins go mad and start shooting randomly. Understand?"
Everyone nodded.
Chen Jinzhao narrowed his eyes, then gripped the triangular dagger in his palm and walked towards the door. The two assassins had already spotted him. The leader shouted, "We don't want you, we want a woman named Liang Mei. Make her come out!"
"Also, you, stop right there and don't move, or we'll shoot immediately!"
Before the words had even finished.
Chen Jinzhao suddenly moved, rushing towards the two assassins.
The distance between them was only ten meters. Within this range, bullets were fast and accurate!
Xu Yaoyao and the others' hearts leaped into their throats, fearing Chen Jinzhao would be shot.
The next moment.
The two assassins also reacted, realizing Chen Jinzhao wasn't there to negotiate. They decisively aimed their guns at Chen Jinzhao and pulled the triggers!
Bang bang bang!
Several gunshots rang out, leaving everyone outside with blank minds, unable to think.
Liang Mei muttered, "It's over, it's over. How dare he confront them directly? They have guns, isn't this suicide?"
Xu Yaoyao held her breath, afraid to miss a single detail.
Inside the library.
Chen Jinzhao's speed did not slow. As he ran towards the two assassins, he raised his hand to block the bullets with the triangular dagger. This scene, witnessed by everyone, left them utterly astounded! Chen Jinzhao, a living person, was actually blocking bullets. It was simply a living legend!
Xu Yaoyao instantly breathed a sigh of relief, a smile of joy appearing on her face. She murmured to herself, "I knew Jinzhao wasn't reckless. He considered everything before acting. I was too worried."
As for Liang Mei and Wu Wen, they were so shocked they were dumbfounded, their minds completely blank.
Chen Jinzhao's invincible figure was now deeply etched into their minds, a towering presence that time could not erase!
He was a god!
The hearts of everyone echoed with a single thought—
A god had descended, saving all beings!