As soon as they got in the car, Officer Wang said, "I had people investigate this neighborhood just now. Indeed, some residents saw a group of people suddenly move in over the past half month."
"It's highly likely to be Fu Tingyi."
Officer Wang glanced at her, "And according to the eyewitness residents at the time, most of this group were men, but... they brought a child."
Hearing this, Shen Qingqing became even more certain. Her hands, which had been resting on her knees, slowly clenched into fists. "No matter what, I have to bring Chenchen back."
"Don't worry, we'll all help you," a team member enthusiastically said from beside her.
Officer Wang glared at him, "Do I even need to say that? We are police officers. What are police officers for?"
The team member loudly declared, "Protecting our home and country!"
Officer Wang, though still maintaining a stern expression, softened his gaze.
Shen Qingqing chuckled, "Then I'll trouble you all with today's operation."
The team member scratched the back of his head, "You're welcome, this is what we should do. It might be dangerous inside, we'll go in first, and you can enter after we've cleared the danger."
"Thank you."
The team member gave a simple, honest smile, "You're welcome."
This simple-minded team member didn't notice that Shen Qingqing hadn't agreed to his statement.
Therefore, after the car stopped and everyone walked into the neighborhood, all those involved in the operation were in plain clothes. Although there was a large group, it was bound to attract attention, but it was better than wearing police uniforms.
Shen Qingqing observed that there weren't many apartment buildings in this neighborhood, only about 10 blocks. There wasn't much hustle and bustle around, but it was very quiet here.
Moreover, the fitness facilities downstairs were complete, and there were also large supermarkets outside, ensuring that daily necessities would not be lacking for the residents here.
"I've had people investigate. The group that moved in last time lives in this building."
Officer Wang stopped in front of a building.
He had previously asked Sima Yucheng when he last visited the villa to find Fu Tingyi. It was just two days before this family moved in.
He was 80% sure that they would find their target this time.
This building was very tall. Shen Qingqing roughly counted the floors, about 22 in total.
"Do you know which floor?"
"We've already found out, the 16th floor," Officer Wang said, swiping an access card. "Leave two people at the entrance to keep watch, and the rest of you, follow me."
A group of people streamed in. Officer Wang thought of something and turned to look at the two brothers guarding the entrance.
"Do not harm anyone unless absolutely necessary, but if they resist fiercely or attempt to assault an officer, you don't need to hold back."
The two police officers exchanged glances and lowered their heads.
Officer Wang then led the remaining people into the elevator. As the elevator ascended, he briefly introduced the floor plans of all the apartments in this neighborhood.
"The living spaces in this neighborhood are very large, with about four to five bedrooms per unit. Once inside, we will storm the house and control everyone. You two, do not act on your own, especially you."
He stared intently at Shen Qingqing.
Shen Qingqing spread her hands, "Do I make you that worried?"
Officer Wang snorted.
"Don't worry, you are primarily responsible for the operation, I won't act rashly," Shen Qingqing blinked, trying to appear as sincere as possible.
Officer Wang was skeptical. However, the elevator doors had opened by then, and he didn't have time to ponder whether her words were true or false.
"Operation!"
With his command, several police officers immediately headed towards apartment 1603, dividing into three directions: left, center, and right.
The person in the middle was responsible for knocking, while the others kept their bodies low to prevent anyone inside from seeing them through the peephole.
"Who is it?"
A voice came from inside the apartment.
"Water meter reading."
"Didn't you come last week?"
"There was a problem with the previous water meter, and we need to recalculate it now. If the data here isn't verified quickly, we might have to temporarily cut off the water, which would cause you trouble."
"Really, it's endless," a voice of impatience came from behind the door, and at the same time, the doorknob was turned, and the door slowly opened.
"What's wrong with you? Didn't you already exceed the water meter last time? How do you people handle things? How can this still be wrong..."
The man was muttering curses as he opened the door, only to be suddenly rushed by a group of police officers who pinned him to the ground.
A group of men in the living room were playing cards. They were startled by this sudden turn of events and threw down their cards to fight back.
The outcome was, naturally, them being pinned to the ground. Even though these bodyguards were well-trained, the police officers were even more so.
In the blink of an eye, the group of men were pinned to the ground and unable to move. The table was a mess of playing cards, beer bottles, and cigarette butts.
The air was also filled with a unique blend of alcohol, tobacco, and various foods.
It was very unpleasant.
Shen Qingqing covered her nose and walked towards a bedroom nearby. As soon as she pushed the door open a crack, a strong force suddenly came from inside.
She was caught off guard, and the door slammed shut with a bang.
Everyone was startled.
Shen Qingqing's expression turned cold. She took a step back, raised her slender leg, and with a fierce momentum, kicked hard!
With a "bang!"
The door to the room fell open.
Everyone stared in shock. Who would have thought that this seemingly delicate woman could kick a door with such ferocity!
Even a man might not be able to kick down that door with a single kick!
The man in the room was also stunned, clearly not expecting the people outside to be so violent. When he reacted, he immediately rushed to the bed and grabbed the child.
"Don't come any closer, or I'll strangle him!"
The man's palm was on the child's neck. With a slight squeeze, the child couldn't breathe, but the child's eyes were fixed on Shen Qingqing.
His mouth moved.
Shen Qingqing discerned what he was saying, and her eyes welled up with tears.
The child said, "Mom."
Shen Qingqing's expression turned extremely cold. She slowly put her hands behind her back. "What do you want? As long as you don't hurt him, I'll agree to anything."
"Shen Qingqing!"
Officer Wang was shocked. Now was not the time to negotiate with a kidnapper. The faster she agreed, the more he would realize the leverage he held and the more excessive his demands would become.
The man holding Chenchen grinned menacingly, "Give me a car, give me money, and let me leave!"
Shen Qingqing lowered her gaze.
Seeing her seemingly hesitant, the man tightened his grip on Chenchen. Chenchen bit his lip and remained silent.
In reality, he was already suffering from suffocation, his vision darkening, but he still didn't beg for mercy.
Shen Qingqing's heart ached. Just then, Fu Jingshu appeared behind her. She turned to look at him.
They made eye contact for a second and then parted.
"Okay, I agree to all your demands," Shen Qingqing said, her eyes fixed on Chenchen, not hiding her worry and concern. "But don't hurt my child."
The man was extremely smug. "Retreat, go to the living room, make those police officers move aside, don't surround us, all of you, back to the door!"
Officer Wang and the others gritted their teeth. It was only when Shen Qingqing glanced at them that they took a step back and watched as the man, with Chenchen, moved to the living room.