Zhao Dong seemed calm, but he was not relaxed inside.
It has been two hours since Shu Qing disappeared. If it was really that group of people who did it, then there can be no further delay.
Ma Gang didn't know anything about it. Everything was communicated through an intermediary. Except for the intermediary's phone number, he didn't even know the name of the other party.
Zhao Dong asked Xiao Wu to check the phone. It was also turned off and there was no location information.
what to do?
Zhao Dong is in a dilemma. In the current situation, it seems that asking the police is the only way out.
But he has been missing for less than three hours. Let’s not say whether the police will file a case. Even if the police are involved, the best rescue time will be missed from filing the case to investigation.
In fact, Zhao Dong has another guess. Shu Qing was not the only one who did bad things last night. If you really want to count, he also had a share.
Since those people had captured Shu Qing, if they really vented their anger, how could they let him go?
However, these are just speculations, and Zhao Dong is not sure what the other party will plan.
At this moment, the mobile phone suddenly received a message, "Prepare 300,000 yuan in cash and send it to Xinglong Machinery Factory within 40 minutes. Come here alone, otherwise the vote will be canceled!"
Zhao Dong is very familiar with Jiangbei District. Xinglong Machinery Factory is located in the suburbs. It is a dilapidated factory that has been closed down for many years. It currently seems to be a small waste recycling workshop.
The terrain there is open and there are no buildings blocking the view. Within a radius of one kilometer, even if there is any disturbance, even if there is any disturbance, you can immediately detect abnormalities, let alone anyone.
Zhao Dong quickly made a judgment: these people are local snakes, otherwise they would definitely find such an excellent place!
And the most important thing is that this group of people didn't even mention not letting him call the police.
The amount of the ransom was also very clever, no more than three hundred thousand, which gave him just enough time to prepare.
This also shows that this group of people is not determined to get the ransom.
It is estimated that they have already prepared for the worst. Once they find traces of the police, they will immediately break up and run away.
Zhao Dong deepened his judgment again. He had to find someone to help with this matter!
He thought for a while and made a phone call.
Tang Rou asked coldly, "Why are you thinking of calling me?"
This bastard hung up the phone before she finished speaking last time. How dare he call today?
Zhao Dong was not polite, "I need your help with something."
Tang Rou simply refused, "Auntie, I don't have time!"
She had never had a good impression of Zhao Dong, and in the few times she had interacted with him, her impression of him was nothing more than wild, sentimental, and a bit macho.
Yesterday, I just asked him where he got the calligraphy, but he hung up the phone.
Do you want her to cooperate well today?
There are no doors!
Judging from Zhao Dong's tone just now, it seemed that something was urgent, so Tang Rou hung up, thinking that he would call again.
The result was unexpected, I just received a text message.
There are only four words in the content, "Human life is at stake!"
Tang Rou was not angry and didn't even say a soft word. Was this because she was certain that she would help?
…
Half an hour later, Zhao Dong arrived at Jiangbei District on time.
Turning around the corner, you will enter the sight of Xinglong Machinery Factory.
At that time, all his actions will be invisible.
Just as I was thinking about it, a big red Wrangler came into view.
It is not a plain car, but a modified off-road version. The large tires are very eye-catching, and it is difficult for people to associate this car with a woman.
The car door opened, and Tang Rou, who was wearing leather pants, jumped out of the car first. She had slender legs and was holding a large leather suitcase that was disproportionate to her body shape.
Zhao Dong didn't have a good impression of her either. If the situation hadn't forced him, he wouldn't have begged this woman.
Difficult to deal with, unreasonable, and a bit unruly and willful. This is my only impression of her.
"Director Tang, thank you for coming here!"
Zhao Dong reached out to take it, but she dodged it.
"Stop talking to me about useless things. Tell me, what benefits do I get from helping you today?"
"Director Tang, do you think it's appropriate to talk about benefits for you at this time?"
"Isn't it appropriate? Well, let's just wait for the police to come. It's not my responsibility to take care of this matter anyway."
Zhao Dong looked at the time and saw that there were still a few minutes left before the forty-minute appointment. If the delay continued, those guys would inevitably jump over the wall.
He said helplessly: "Say it!"
Tang Rou then handed the box over, "It's not difficult for you, tell me the origin of that word later."
Just when Zhao Dong took the suitcase, her expression suddenly became serious, "Before coming here, I compared the hospital's surveillance records and one of them has a criminal record!"
Zhao Dong nodded in response, and at the same time opened the suitcase and took a look. Inside was 300,000 yuan in cash, neatly numbered.
Tang Rou continued, "That guy was sentenced for several years for extortion and intentional injury. He was released less than a month ago and was wanted by the police for armed fighting a few days ago!"
Seeing that Zhao Dong didn't take it to heart, she was a little unhappy, "Hey, I'm talking to you, do you hear me?"
Zhao Dong was stunned, "What did you say?"
Tang Rou was about to be pissed off by him, "I said that guy was extremely vicious and not an ordinary kidnapper. The injured from the past few days are still lying in the intensive care unit!"
Zhao Dong raised his head and asked, "What then?"
Tang Rou said in bewilderment: "Then? Then you should wait for the police to come over. You shouldn't do it alone!"
"Can't wait."
Tang Rou stretched out her hand and held it down, "I have already informed the police of the situation. They will arrive in ten minutes at most. Are you sure you want to go in alone?"
"Ten minutes is enough."
Zhao Dong pushed her hand away and threw the suitcase into the passenger seat.
Tang Rou pressed the car door, "I know you have some abilities, but don't forget your identity. You are just an ordinary citizen now. Although I can help you prove it when the time comes, if you really get into big trouble, I won't be able to protect you!"
Zhao Dong was helpless, "Where are you thinking? Don't worry, I'm just going to save people and won't cause trouble. I'll leave the rest to you and the police."
Tang Rou snorted, "I have to remind you that this 300,000 yuan is lent to you. If you lose it, even if you lose it, you have to make up for it!"
After watching him drive away, Tang Rou returned to the car and quickly turned on the device.
The suitcase is specially made in nine places. In addition to the monitoring function, it also has positioning and camera devices, just in case!
…
As soon as Zhao Dong drove around the corner, he felt like he was being watched.
We drove straight ahead for about five hundred meters, and in front of us was the dilapidated gate of the machinery factory, which was locked with an iron chain.
He had no choice but to get out of the car, carry his suitcase, and get in through the corner of the door.
The courtyard of the machinery factory was overgrown with weeds. Along the patchy path, we walked straight into the only factory building in sight.
The factory building is a bit dilapidated, with a lot of old scrap copper and iron dismantled into pieces piled inside.
Before he could leave, someone suddenly shouted, "Stand there and don't move!"