Chapter 6, Swift Escape and Flight

Putting down the phone, Tai Shuixian, filled with anger, felt a bit embarrassed after being scolded by the director. As soon as she left the office, she saw several disheveled auxiliary police officers returning, and she muttered in frustration:

Five individuals were feeling extremely anxious! ... Not for any other reason, but because Instructor Tai was glaring at them with the eyes of a butcher ready to carve meat ...! ... To be honest, no one expected this group of auxiliary police officers earning a few hundred yuan to accomplish anything significant; it would be abnormal if they didn't flee at the critical moment! However, it was particularly unfortunate that they ran into the municipal bureau; this was indeed unusual. Originally, it was not a big deal, but the county bureau chief lost face in front of the municipal bureau personnel, the police station lost face in front of the bureau chief, and the instructor lost face in front of the bureau chief as well, all clamoring for severe punishment for those who fled at the critical moment ... this made things complicated!

Jian Fan and his four subordinates, a group of young boys, looked at each other in silence, unable to utter a word

Jianfan argued vigorously and spoke incessantly, and in his words, it seemed as if he had done more good than harm

The sharp tongue honed in this restaurant is no joke; Jian Fan has never lost a verbal spar with either men or women at the police station. Today, when she unleashed her skills, she spoke so rapidly that the instructor took a long time to react! As soon as she uttered the words about the black pot and excrement, the team erupted in laughter! The four people behind Jian Fan also chuckled, their chests and bellies heaving with laughter; had it not been for the presence of the instructor, they would have burst into a fit of giggles long ago!

A bunch of fools! They are all fools... Where is that group of fools?!

"What if we can't catch anyone?" Heidang asked with disappointment, kicking a leg of manure, today has been quite embarrassing

Of course you must write it, not only should they write it, but you must write it even more. Your momentary negligence has caused significant impact on the arrests and has brought serious consequences to the bureau. What kind of people should not be used, you have placed a group of auxiliary police in critical positions! ... Go on, go on, don't add to my troubles here. If the suspect is not caught, I will discipline you first ...

Captain Qin, the tall figure, pressed the accelerator to the floor, yet still could not catch up to the speeding off-road vehicle. While driving, he slammed the steering wheel in frustration, feeling that all his efforts had been in vain

Watching intense gunfights in movies is exhilarating, but when the sound of gunfire is right in front of you, it induces a sense of panic, and I constantly feel a pressing need to urinate! It is already quite fortunate that I didn't wet my pants.

Jianfan said, looking at the four companions, who were all similar to him, aimless young men, some even worse off than himself. Tanchui's family lived in the countryside, and Heidan had only graduated from junior high a few years ago, originally just a small hoodlum on the street; Dilei's father sold tofu, and although the auxiliary police's salary was low, it was still a job for them.

Report to the instructor, we have completed the assigned task. Captain Qin has instructed us to set up a checkpoint at the designated intersection, waiting for opportunities, and to promptly report any emergencies to the command center without taking independent action. I believe we have successfully accomplished the task and should be commended

With a sound of "Oh...", the team dispersed. After a night of aimless wandering outside, everyone was exhausted. Except for those on duty, the others scattered to find their cars and prepare to go home. The police officers smiled as they looked at the five standing there, not without a sense of schadenfreude. A group of auxiliary police surrounded Jian Fan and the others, chattering away.

"Brother Guo, what should we do? How about we write a self-criticism and admit our mistakes to the instructor?" said the one nicknamed Charcoal Hammer, looking somewhat embarrassed, with a dark complexion, still just a half-grown child.

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The three young men, with a hint of gratitude in their eyes towards Jianfan, patted a few people on the shoulders, smacked their lips, silently shook their heads, and turned to leave

It was not a signal to charge upward, but rather a signal for Cheng Gang to escape to the small hill on the right! The five individuals had long established a tacit understanding and immediately darted out!

Oh, still speaking so confidently! What, do all five of you not have phones? Don't try to fool me, tell me, are you all asleep? Whenever there's a task, you guys are either slacking off or sleeping soundly, do you think I don't know?

A simple gesture was made to Cheng Gang, indicating for the two teams to separate, one to the left and one to the right, with a single command: Go!

This scene startled the few people in the off-road vehicle! Just as they raised their guns, they realized the fun had begun. Three on the left and two on the right dashed towards the sides of the road, darting over small hills and jumping down into the furrows, covering dozens of meters in the blink of an eye! They took cover among the stones and trees in the furrows!

The director was astonished: "What is this?! Wasn't it instructed to pair one with four? How could you place the auxiliary police on the front line and let them carry out tasks independently? How are you managing as an instructor?"

Mocking, interjecting, seeking amusement, and making fun of others, the five individuals, somewhat embarrassed, dispersed from the police station as if fleeing. They ran through two alleys before Jian Fan finally stopped. Upon turning around, he was surprised to see his four subordinates still following him. Impatiently, he said: "You all go back to your own homes and find your own mothers, why are you following me!"

In an instant, the off-road vehicle accelerated and crashed into the side of the Chang'an police car, causing the Chang'an van to tip over and roll to the roadside. The off-road vehicle continued its drive, roaring up the mountain

The director thoughtfully remarked, "This responsibility seems to be more of the instructor's than that of the auxiliary police, as it goes around in circles."

The police car gave chase, and after a few more minutes, another swarm of police cars came rushing up behind!

scoundrel disgrace

Tai Shuixian's face flushed red and then pale, just as a life-saving phone call came in. Tai Shuixian took out her phone to check the caller ID and, unable to contain herself, pointed at Jian Fan and the others, shouting: "Class is suspended, Group One is completely suspended, write a self-criticism, and await further instructions! Disband!"

"Don't! If there are penalties, let them be imposed together. What is there to be afraid of?" Cheng Gang said reluctantly, wearing an expression of shared hardship.

What do you mean? Ah! ... ... Achievements can be claimed, but responsibilities cannot be shirked. What about the auxiliary police? They must also present themselves like real police officers. Auxiliary police should possess a sense of honor and responsibility. How do you usually educate them? You must take full responsibility for this matter and conduct a thorough self-reflection

After dealing with five troublemakers, Instructor Tai answered a phone call and hurriedly rushed from the station to the county bureau, panting as he ran up to the fourth floor of the bureau chief's office. As soon as he entered, he was met with a barrage of reprimands from the bureau chief: "What is going on? Director Jin just left two days ago, how could you let the five individuals intercepted at Wulongzhikou escape by abandoning their vehicle?"

Brother Guo, you are truly the most handsome guy in our office! You look particularly handsome today

Tai Shuixian felt that she was even more wronged than Jian Fan and his group! How could this responsibility, without any reason, come back to her head after going around in circles? Is it possible that she still has to bear this unjust blame?

A few young boys, in their panic while escaping, stepped into a pile of manure, leaving a foul smell on one of them; another hid among the thorns, sustaining a large gash on his backside. Tan Chui and Cheng Gang, one lost his hat and the other his baton; however, Jian Fan managed to find cover not far away, appearing less disheveled. Yet, it was not much better, as the morning dew was heavy, and both of their pant legs were muddy. They had just come off the road where they had been hauling bricks, with red bricks smudging their bodies in patches. Throughout the journey, their hearts raced as they recalled the gunfight, completely oblivious to how disheveled they had become.

It has gone wrong again, and we are going to be blamed! ... ... Jian Fan noticed Instructor Tai looking at the five of them with a sideways glance, and there was malice in his eyes. The timing could not be worse, Director. Jian Fan's second uncle, Jian Zhongcheng, came to Beijing to visit his cousin, and after just two days, something happened. Without anyone backing them up, even Jian Fan felt extremely guilty!

Report to the instructor, the onboard radio is broken

"What are you talking about? I got fired, at least I can still hang around the restaurant. You at least have an uncle who is a section chief in the municipal public security bureau. Those three don't know anything, what can you make them do? Listen to me, the four of you write a self-criticism and submit it, then you can go back to work. I won't submit mine, and if they fire me after a couple of days, then that's that, this matter will be settled."

Tai Shuixian left the office in a huff, walking down the street with a heavy heart. With over twenty police officers at the police station and a population of tens of thousands in the jurisdiction, matters concerning household registration, public security, and joint defense were overwhelming from dawn till dusk. Aside from the station chief, Jian Zhongcheng, who had a military background, there were hardly any officers capable of handling a firearm. When did violent crime become the responsibility of the police station? So many armed police and special police failed to stop the criminals, and could the blame really be placed on the police station? Not to mention the auxiliary police; even the regular officers would just run away when faced with danger.

A person named Jian Fan, who is the nephew of Director Jian; another named Xiao Chenggang, who is the nephew of Section Chief Zhang from the Municipal Bureau's Legal Affairs Department; the remaining three, Hao Jianlei, Tan Wuyi, and Li Zhiguang, were all newly recruited this year... Director Mao, I have already suspended them and asked them to write self-reflections.

Tai Shuixian, glaring with a murderous gaze as if ready to slaughter a pig, stood with his hands behind his back and struck a pose before addressing Jian Fan and a few others: "Are you brick makers or charcoal sellers? Do you have any sense of organization and discipline? We couldn't reach you last night. What were you doing?"

The instructor stood with his hands behind his back, speaking sternly, and began to expose the underlying issues, attempting to find a breakthrough to place the responsibility on these young men, at the very least to serve as a warning to others

Stepping out of the office with his hands behind his back, the instructor with a big persimmon-shaped face was filled with anger. Even before he arrived, his voice had already reached, instantly silencing the crowd of over thirty people.

Tai Shuixian nodded repeatedly: "It is... it is, I will conduct a thorough self-reflection"

Landmine, aren't you quite something? Why do you look so disheveled today? Have you seen what an armed thug looks like?

What about those five people? Who are they?

Damn it, what kind of world is this? One cannot always place the blame on the auxiliary police when there are responsibilities involved

Cheng Gang said with a hint of displeasure, turning to look at the three dazed boys who were staring blankly. He scolded, "What are you staring at? Get lost! Usually, when things go wrong, it's always me who takes the blame alone, isn't it? You have no sense of loyalty at all!

The phone rang, interrupting Director Mao's lecture. Following that, the phone arranged for several teams of special police to search the mountains, not bothering to deal with the petty issues of the police station. He waved his hand to give Tai Shuixian a signal, meaning: go cool off!

Jianfan pondered, his face showing signs of distress, and he hesitantly said, "It's hard to say. If they want to pin the blame on us, writing a self-criticism won't help. The criminal police team is still busy on the mountain; they can't attend to us right now. Once they catch the person, everything will be fine. Surely, no one will hold a grudge against us temporary workers. Let's wait for the outcome to be announced before we discuss it further."

Then I suppose we will have to find two scapegoats to take the blame and face the consequences. It's fine, you can just shift the responsibility onto me and say that I told you all to hide. Anyway, I don't want to do this anymore

Surely, one would not dare to say that the power supply was accidentally knocked off while sleeping. If the car returns without damage, then one could claim it was bumped and is now fine. In any case, the equipment at the police station is increasingly outdated; some walkie-talkies are no longer functional, yet after banging them against the wall a couple of times, they work again! These high-tech gadgets are quite similar to the auxiliary police in the station, often failing at critical moments.

Director, are all five of them auxiliary police? Tai Shuixian felt a deep sense of regret, fearing that these individuals would not take responsibility. He had deliberately placed them in a low-profile position, yet this location turned out to be crucial. The more he tried to avoid trouble, the more trouble he encountered

Swish, swish, swish... Several figures darted out... like startled hares fleeing swiftly in the morning!

Inside the off-road vehicle, there were several bursts of laughter, and in a show of defiance, a shot was fired into the sky! No longer worried about being blocked ahead, this was a relief, as it cleared the way! The police car was already empty of people.

Tai Shuixian spoke with a sense of trepidation: "I apologize, Director Mao, it was my oversight at work. Our department is indeed short on police resources, and the jurisdiction of our urban station is quite extensive. I have stationed our elite officers at critical checkpoints, all of whom are armed. The Wulongzhikou area is a rural road that cannot even exit the county; after thirty kilometers, it turns into mountain roads. The city bureau personnel here consider this checkpoint to be somewhat dispensable. I was also careless and assigned five auxiliary officers to merely stand by there. Who would have thought that the suspect would escape from that very spot? I..."

Jian Fan, with an air of seriousness, straightened his back and avoided this ambiguous topic, causing a burst of laughter to erupt among the police force

The five individuals discussed along the way, but they all felt that there was nothing wrong... Most of the police officers at the police station have never handled a gun, let alone the auxiliary police; some have never even seen a gun. When faced with armed criminals, they would immediately run away, and even when confronted with knife-wielding assailants, they would flee at once... Being a mere auxiliary police officer, one can barely earn a thousand yuan a month, and the payment is often delayed. If one were to get injured on duty, there would be no place to reimburse medical expenses; that would truly be a grievance

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What a world we live in, one cannot always place the responsibility on the grassroots level

The five individuals behind the police car vanished in an instant, certainly not an ambush

The reputation of auxiliary police is not much better than that of the delinquents on the streets. The benefits belong to the regular police, while any misconduct is certainly borne by these auxiliary officers without formal positions. They are often referred to by derogatory nicknames such as "Thirteen Bad Auxiliary Police," "Scapegoat Police," and "Toilet Police". In the event of any major incident at the police station, dismissing a couple of auxiliary officers is considered the best solution. Jian Fan has already articulated this point, and his arguments are both reasonable and well-structured, leaving the instructor at a loss for words. In the event of any major incident at the police station, dismissing a couple of auxiliary officers is considered the best solution. Jian Fan has already articulated this point, and his arguments are both reasonable and well-structured, leaving the instructor at a loss for words.

Called out hurriedly and rushed back to the office

In the police car pursuing from behind, Santana found that the performance of the vehicle on the mountain road was not comparable to that of the urban hunter's off-road vehicle. Despite firing several shots, he failed to puncture the tires of the off-road vehicle. From a distance, he could see the police cars intercepting ahead. Just as he was pleased that the situation was turning in his favor, several police officers in the rear view caught his attention. The female officer in the passenger seat was so furious that her almond-shaped eyes widened in disbelief as she pointed ahead: "Look, Captain Qin, the interceptors have all fled!"

Instructor! Jian Fan was momentarily speechless, utterly taken aback by the gravity of the situation. He straightened his back and said: "If you want us to be heroes, you must provide us with the means to be heroes! Are we really expected to confront armed criminals with just a few cans of pepper spray and some batons? The pepper spray is even expired; we don't even know if it will work! ... What are we supposed to do if we don't run? Stand there as targets? If we had guns, we would dare to intercept. The city police fired several shots and still couldn't stop them; those are the elite among the police, how could we possibly stop them? The pepper spray is expired, and we don't even know if it will work! ... What are we supposed to do if we don't run? Stand there as targets? If we had guns, we would dare to intercept. The city police fired several shots and still couldn't stop them; those are the elite among the police, how could we possibly stop them? ... Furthermore, yesterday the city's criminal investigation team said they had set up a net to catch them, and we, as auxiliary police, are essentially dispensable. So many armed police couldn't catch anyone; how can this be our responsibility? Others wear police hats, but are we to wear the blame? Moreover, yesterday the city's criminal investigation team said they had set up a net to catch them, and we, as auxiliary police, are essentially dispensable. So many armed police couldn't catch anyone; how can this be our responsibility? Others wear police hats, but are we to wear the blame? Even if it is blame, we cannot be expected to take all the dirt and filth, can we?"

Is that so? Officer Kai looked at a few people with a sidelong glance. The younger ones knew to lower their heads and admit their mistakes, but Jian Fan and Xiao Chenggang were the troublemakers in the auxiliary police team. Both had connections but were not ones to provoke. However, today they had indeed been scolded by the director, and he said with a pout: "What should I commend you for? You didn't even encounter the criminals, yet you ran away faster than rabbits. Should I commend you for fleeing in the face of danger? You could have at least lined up some stones to block the car for a while. How could you just abandon the car and run off? ... Do you know what the criminal investigation team at the municipal bureau calls you? Cowards, useless! Do you think that sounds nice? When I asked you to set up a checkpoint, you could at least have put up some resistance, at least run a bit slower, at least don't let the higher-ups see you... Now look, you've let two suspects escape. Tell me, who is responsible for this?!

What are you laughing at! Everyone be serious! You look like a Sichuan pepper, how attractive!

When Jianfan and his team of five returned to the police station, the sun was already high in the sky. The police car had been requisitioned by the county criminal investigation team that arrived later, which drove into the mountains to block the suspects. The five of them walked two kilometers before they managed to catch a truck carrying bricks back to the county seat

As five individuals entered the police station, they were taken aback; aside from the duty officer, everyone else stood frozen in the courtyard. The sight of the five, looking as if they had just rolled out of a brick kiln, prompted a series of chuckles. Initially, a few people laughed quietly, but soon everyone joined in. When someone inadvertently noticed the opening in Hao Jianlei's pants, a voice called out, "Dilei, ... you've been exposed!" Dilei instinctively touched his rear, realizing it was completely bare. He quickly squatted down, but with a sound, the opening widened even more. Nervously, he stood up again, covering his backside with both hands. The sight of the five, looking as if they had just rolled out of a brick kiln, continued to elicit laughter. Initially, a few people chuckled, but soon everyone was laughing. When someone inadvertently noticed the opening in Hao Jianlei's pants, a voice called out, "Dilei, ... you've been exposed!" Dilei instinctively touched his rear, realizing it was completely bare. He quickly squatted down, but with a sound, the opening widened even more. Nervously, he stood up again, covering his backside with both hands. A dozen auxiliary police officers and over twenty police officers in the station were laughing heartily, nearly collapsing to the ground from laughter.

Black Egg, why do you smell so bad? ... Oh dear, it smells like feces!

Instructor Tai found it somewhat amusing when mentioning these five individuals: Steel Cannon, Black Egg, and the addition of Black Pot Jianfan. These nicknames are quite vivid.

Another half an hour passed, and the county bureau chief's call reached the police station: "Who is on duty at Wulongzhikou? Report to me immediately. The suspect has escaped, and someone must take responsibility... You bunch of useless fools! You in the Chengguan police station, a group of incompetent fools!"

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Half an hour later, Santana was stranded on the mountain road, with the engine mount scraped and leaking oil. Captain Qin was furious and called the county criminal investigation team: "Check who is lurking at the Chengguan Police Station, and give me a punishment for him... They all run faster than the suspects, what cowards!"

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