Chapter 06: The Urgency of Flight and Escape

Instructor! At that moment, Jian Fan was left speechless; this accusation was quite severe. 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 supposed 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 if we don't run? Just stand there as targets? If we had guns, we would dare to intercept. The city police fired several shots but couldn't stop them; those are the elite among the police, how could we possibly stop them? The pepper spray is expired; we don't even know if it will work! ... What if we don't run? Just stand there as targets? If we had guns, we would dare to intercept. The city police fired several shots but 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 practically dispensable. So many armed police couldn't catch anyone; how can this be our responsibility? Others wear police hats, but does that mean we 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 practically dispensable. So many armed police couldn't catch anyone; how can this be our responsibility? Others wear police hats, but does that mean we wear the blame? Even if it is blame, we can't just let everything be dumped on us, can we?"

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 signal Tai Shuixian, indicating: Go cool off!

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

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 at Hao Jianlei's rear, a voice called out, "Dilei, ... you've been exposed!" Dilei instinctively touched his backside, realizing it was completely bare. He quickly squatted down, but with a sound, the opening widened even more. Nervously, he stood up, hands covering his rear. 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 laughed quietly, but soon everyone joined in. When someone inadvertently noticed the opening at Hao Jianlei's rear, a voice called out, "Dilei, ... you've been exposed!" Dilei instinctively touched his backside, realizing it was completely bare. He quickly squatted down, but with a sound, the opening widened even more. Nervously, he stood up, hands covering his rear. Over a dozen auxiliary police officers and more than twenty police officers in the station were laughing heartily, nearly collapsing to the ground.

"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

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:

"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.

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!"

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, are all new recruits this year... Director Mao, I have already suspended them all and asked them to write self-reflections.

The director was astonished: "What is this? Wasn't it supposed to be a combination of one plus four? How can you place the auxiliary police on the front line and let them carry out tasks independently? How are you managing as an instructor?"

Called out hurriedly and rushed back to the office

Five people 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, earning just 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. They were all clamoring for severe punishment for those who fled at the critical moment... This made things complicated!

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."

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

Instructor Tai found it somewhat amusing when mentioning these five individuals: Cannon Mine, Black Egg Carbon Hammer, and a certain Black Pot Jianfan. These nicknames are quite vivid.

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 was heading into the mountains to block the suspect. The five of them walked two kilometers before they managed to catch a truck carrying bricks back to the county seat

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 there's a problem, it's always me who takes the blame alone, isn't it? You have no sense of loyalty at all!"

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

... ...

In the off-road vehicle, there were several bursts of loud laughter, and someone shot a gun into the sky as if to demonstrate! They were worried about a blockade ahead, but now it’s all good; the way is clear! The police car is already empty.

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 office of the bureau chief. 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, and how could you let the five individuals intercepted at Wulongzhikou escape by abandoning their vehicle?"

It’s bad, they are going to pin the blame on us again! ... ... Jian Fan noticed Instructor Tai glancing sideways at the five of them, and there was malice in his gaze. The timing couldn’t be worse, Director. Jian Fan’s second uncle, Jian Zhongcheng, came to Beijing to visit his cousin, and just two days after arriving, something went wrong. Without anyone backing them up, even Jian Fan felt extremely anxious!

Tai Shuixian spoke with a sense of trepidation: "I apologize, Director Mao and Chief Librarian, it was my oversight at work. Our department is indeed short on personnel, and the jurisdiction of our Chengguan station is quite extensive. I have stationed all our elite officers at critical checkpoints, all of whom are armed. Wulongzhikou is a rural road that cannot even exit the county; after thirty kilometers, it turns into mountain roads. The city bureau here considers it somewhat dispensable. I was 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..."

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

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

... ...

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?

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, the instructor was left speechless for quite a while! As soon as she let slip some crude remarks, the entire team erupted in laughter! The four people behind Jian Fan were also chuckling, 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.

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

Tai Shuixian left the office in a huff, walking down the street with a heavy heart. With over twenty officers at the police station and a population of tens of thousands in the jurisdiction, the issues of household registration, public security, and joint defense left them overwhelmed day in and day out. 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 forces 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 off without hesitation... 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 forces 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 off without hesitation...

... ...

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

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 repercussions for the apprehension efforts and has had a detrimental impact on 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 apprehended, I will discipline you first ...

Jian Fan argued with reason and spoke incessantly, and in his words, it seemed as if he had more merits than faults

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

The reputation of the auxiliary police is not much better than that of the street thugs. The benefits belong to the police, while any misconduct will certainly be blamed on these unregistered auxiliary officers. They are often referred to by derogatory nicknames such as "Thirteen Useless Auxiliary Officers," "Scapegoat Police," and "Toilet". In the police station, no matter how serious the issue, dismissing a couple of auxiliary officers is 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 police station, no matter how serious the issue, dismissing a couple of auxiliary officers is 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

Mocking, teasing, joking, and belittling, they spoke in a continuous stream. The five individuals, somewhat embarrassed, separated from the crowd and fled the police station as if escaping. 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?"

Is that so? Officer Kai looked at several 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, feeling quite frustrated. He curled his lips and said: "What should I commend you for? The criminals didn't even show up, and you all fled faster than rabbits. Should I commend you for your retreat 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 away? ... Do you know what the criminal investigation team at the municipal bureau thinks of you? Cowards, useless! Do you find that pleasant to hear? When I asked you to set up a checkpoint, you should have at least put in some effort, 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 will take responsibility for this?!

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

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

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

A few young men, in their haste to escape, were so flustered that Heidan stepped into a pile of manure, getting it all over one leg; Dilei was hiding in the thicket, with a large gash on his backside; Tanchui and Chenggang, one lost his hat and the other his baton; yet Jianfan managed to find cover not far away, appearing less disheveled. However, it was still not much better; the morning dew was heavy, and both of their pant legs were muddy. They had just come off the road and onto a brick-laden cart, with red bricks smudging their bodies in patches. All the while, their hearts raced as they recalled the gunfight, completely oblivious to how disheveled they had become.

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

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

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

"What are you talking about? I got fired, at least I can still hang around the restaurant. You have an uncle who is a section chief in the municipal police, but those three know nothing. 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; if they fire me after a couple of days, so be it. This matter will be settled."

Tai Shuixian's face flushed red and then pale. Just then, 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 fully suspended, write a self-criticism, await further instructions! Dismissed!"

Bastard! Shameful!

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. Letting the suspect escape, this is unacceptable... You bunch of useless fools! You in the Chengguan police station, a group of incompetent idiots!"

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 fortunate that I didn't wet my pants.

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

Report to the instructor, the onboard radio is broken! This is a report from Jianfan Hui.

What a world we live in, one cannot always place the blame on the auxiliary police for the responsibilities they bear

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

The five individuals discussed the matter along the way, but they all felt that nothing was amiss. Most of the officers at the police station had never handled a firearm; let alone the auxiliary police, some had never even seen a gun. When faced with armed criminals, they would immediately flee, and even when confronted with knife-wielding assailants, they would run away at once. Being a mere auxiliary police officer, one could barely earn a thousand yuan a month, and the payments were 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.

Jianfan remarked, looking at the four companions, who were all similar to him in their aimless lives as young adolescents, 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 at least represented a job for them.

... ...

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. After all, the equipment at the police station is increasingly outdated; some walkie-talkies are no longer functional, yet a couple of knocks on the wall can make them work again! These high-tech gadgets are akin to the auxiliary police at the station, often failing at critical moments.

"What if we can't catch the person?" Heidang asked with a hint of frustration, kicking a pile of manure on his pants; today has certainly been embarrassing.

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

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

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. Meanwhile, a group of auxiliary police surrounded Jian Fan and the others, chattering away.

Tai Shuixian felt even more wronged than Jian Fan and his group! How could this responsibility, without any reason, come back to haunt him? Was he really expected to bear this unjust blame?

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

What about those five people? Who are they?

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 ditches, disappearing in the blink of an eye for dozens of meters! They took cover among the stones and trees in the ditches!

What kind of world is this, where responsibilities cannot always be placed on the grassroots level

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."

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

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 or discipline? I couldn't reach you last night. What were you up to?"

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 of them had long established a tacit understanding and immediately dashed out!

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 several shots fired, 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, the camera captured several police officers retreating, and the female officer in the passenger seat glared in disbelief, pointing ahead: "Look, Captain Qin, the interceptors have all fled!"

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