Chapter 001: Where is the promised policewoman

Two meters is a relatively safe distance, as it does not provoke the psychological bottom line of individuals in crisis, while also facilitating close communication between negotiators and those in distress

The afterglow spilled over Anliang's face, as if it were trying to pull him into the setting sun

A portion of the onlookers once again let out exclamations of surprise

Duan Cunping feels a deep bitterness in his heart. Anliang's grandfather passed away yesterday, and today he has been cremated. Furthermore, his girlfriend has proposed a breakup. It seems this is an inevitable deadlock

Of course, in that case, Duan Cunping would naturally not be able to say it. If it provoked An Liang and caused him to jump down, wouldn't that be Duan Cunping's responsibility

Duan Cunping arrived at the rooftop of the library, walking step by step in what seemed like a casual manner towards An Liang. Through a brief period of gathering and analyzing intelligence, Duan Cunping had already gained a preliminary understanding of An Liang's situation

Cough, cough! Duan Cunping coughed forcefully again and shouted, "An Liang, calm down and think about your parents!"

However, Duan Cunping made a mistake

"Are you a police officer?" An Liang asked in a cold tone

Two female students were suddenly interrupted by Duan Cunping, who identified himself as a police officer. One of the girls, with short hair cut to her ears, responded: "Hello, Officer Duan, my name is Qiao Yun. May I ask what the matter is?"

"Yes, Officer Duan. The person on the rooftop is a junior, a senior student from the Agricultural Department, named An Liang," Qiao Yun replied truthfully.

After all, Anliang's bare feet were dangling over the edge of the outer wall without any protective measures. If even the slightest mistake were to occur, Anliang was highly likely to fall from the building.

At this moment, the most urgent task is to calm Anliang's emotions as much as possible and bring him down from the outer wall

"Anliang, as a dignified man, is it really necessary to contemplate suicide over a mere heartbreak?" Duan Cunping exclaimed loudly.

An Liang let out a cold snort and said to the librarian, "Officer Duan, I have already told you, who informed you that I was going to jump off the building?"

Anliang's actions caused a stir among the students gathered downstairs

The rooftop of the library

A shocking incident occurred at the renowned institution of higher learning, Mist City University. A junior student climbed to the rooftop of the university library and sat on the edge of the outer wall with both feet dangling in the air

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When Duan Cunping arrived at a distance of approximately two meters from Anliang, he took the initiative to stop.

Faced with such a simple request, Duan Cunping could not agree. "Anliang, your grandfather is already eighty-one years old, right? Don't you think about it? If you jump down, it would be a case of a white-haired person sending off a black-haired person, how heartbroken your grandfather would be?"

Fortunately, the inflatable cushion downstairs saved Anliang's life. The moment Anliang made close contact with the cushion, a green jade ring on his left little finger shattered due to the immense impact. At the instant the green jade broke, a strange emerald light merged into Anliang's body, as if it had never appeared before.

Qiao Yun nodded and said, "Yes! There are rumors circulating in the campus forum that Senior An Liang's girlfriend seems to have gotten involved with a senior in her fourth year, and she officially notified Senior An Liang of their breakup today"

Fog City, Sha Yan District

Duan Cunping wrote down the three terms "Anliang", "Dasan", and "Agricultural Department" in his notebook, and then continued to ask: "Regarding Anliang, do you know more information? For example, how are Anliang's academic results? What are his family conditions like? Does he have a girlfriend?"

I am very sorry to hear this news! However, Anliang, I believe that your grandfather, in the heavenly realm, also hopes that you can live well, right? Duan Cunping tried to inspire Anliang's will to survive by invoking the old man's last wishes.

The police personnel are quickly gathering information at the scene, so that when they go upstairs later, it will be easier to persuade the jumper to abandon the idea of taking their own life

Duàn Cúnpíng was deeply concerned about Ān Liáng's displayed calmness. If a person contemplating suicide can maintain a tranquil state of mind, it only indicates that this individual possesses an exceptionally strong psychological resilience and has firmly resolved to end their life

At the bottom of the library, a considerable number of students have gathered to observe, pointing and discussing their opinions about the person on the roof. Clearly, some of the onlookers know the individual who is about to jump.

However, Anliang was destined not to know about the green light, for even with the air cushion, the intense impact still caused Anliang to lose consciousness

The compassionate classmates had already called the police, and the fire department and police arrived at the scene almost simultaneously. Firefighters were at the bottom of the library building, setting up inflatable cushions as a last resort to prevent someone from jumping.

Qiao Yun is a sophomore in the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting. Her responses are poised and confident, reflecting a high level of politeness

"So, do you know that my grandfather has passed away? He took his last breath last night, and the cremation was completed this afternoon." Anliang's tone was indifferent, as if describing something exceedingly simple.

Duan Cunping nodded, "Yes, I am a police officer from the Shayan District Police Station. My name is Duan Cunping. What are your thoughts? We can discuss it."

With determination, Duan Cunping rushed towards An Liang. The two-meter distance was short, and Duan Cunping attempted to grab An Liang, pulling him back from the outer wall

Duan Cunping no longer hesitated; now was the most dangerous moment. An Liang could jump off the building at any time and from any place. Duan Cunping could not allow An Liang to jump.

Duan Cunping, who missed the opportunity, decided to take drastic measures

Do you know what the name of Anliang's ex-girlfriend is? Also, what is the name of her current boyfriend?" Duan Cunping said clearly.

Watching Anliang's actions, a portion of the timid classmates gathered downstairs had already let out screams

At this point, Qiao Yun paused slightly before frowning and saying, "Speaking of which, Senior Brother An Liang's intention to jump off the building is probably also related to his girlfriend's issues."

Qiao Yun thought for a moment before responding: "Regarding Senior An Liang, I do not know much. This senior is quite well-known in the Agricultural Department, but not for his academic achievements. Rather, it is because he has a very interesting nickname, 'Qian Bei Liang Ren', claiming to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, and he has an excellent reputation when it comes to drinking, with no scandals ever reported. As for his family background, I have not heard anything about it."

Cough cough! Duan Cunping coughed twice forcefully, attempting to draw An Liang's attention to himself, or rather to prompt An Liang to take the initiative to acknowledge him

If it is the first scenario, where Anliang simply did not notice Duan Cunping, then it is a favorable situation, as there is still a chance for negotiation. However, if it is the second scenario, where Anliang deliberately ignores Duan Cunping, it may indicate that Anliang has already resigned to his fate, which is certainly not a good situation

Duan Cunping was quickly jotting down notes and sketches in his notebook. Upon hearing Qiao Yun's remark, he immediately looked up at her, his gaze and expression showing no sign of fluctuation as he inquired, "What is the reason? A breakup or unrequited love?"

An Liang stood with his back to Duan Cunping, seemingly unaware of Duan Cunping's arrival

An Liang sat on the edge of the outer wall, his feet dangling in the air, unconsciously kicking them in an irregular manner. On his ordinary yet pleasing face, there was not a trace of tension. An Liang's eyes lacked focus, merely gazing at the distant sky, watching the setting sun slanting down to the west, seemingly oblivious to the glaring light and the surrounding scenery.

In general, incidents of suicide on university campuses often lead individuals contemplating suicide to consider the feelings and circumstances of their parents, which significantly increases the likelihood of them developing thoughts against suicide

It was only then that Duan Cunping noticed that there was a small box beside An Liang. Based on An Liang's response, Duan Cunping speculated that it must be the urn of An Liang's grandfather.

Duan Cunping grabbed An Liang's right pant leg and pulled him hard. An Liang lost his balance and fell outward!

This is a classic scene on campus—jumping off a building

Duan Cunping assessed the real-time situation, and for a moment, he felt a strong urge to rush forward and pull An Liang back from the outer wall. However, Duan Cunping refrained from acting impulsively; when it comes to matters of life and death, he could not afford to be reckless

An Liang turned his back to Duan Cunping and replied, "Who told you that I was going to jump off the building?"

An Liang finally turned around and looked at Duan Cunping, his face bearing a hint of mockery.

Qiao Yun shook her head apologetically, "I am sorry, Officer Duan, I am not familiar with Senior Brother An Liang."

Duan Cunping was also taken aback and once again spoke to persuade, saying: "Classmate Anliang, think about the beautiful life ahead, why must you be so pessimistic?"

What the hell

Duan Cunping, as a negotiation expert at the Shayan District Police Department, places great importance on information gathering. Understanding more information will be more beneficial in persuading the target. The three questions raised by Duan Cunping are the three most likely reasons for someone contemplating suicide.

However, Duan Cunping's cough did not attract An Liang's attention at all, or rather, An Liang deliberately ignored Duan Cunping. Faced with such a situation, Duan Cunping silently speculated about An Liang's true intentions.

Duan Cunping silently cursed, as An Liang surprisingly had no parents; mentioning parental matters would only deepen An Liang's psychological darkness

Classmate Anliang, do you have any requests?" Duan Cunping attempted to inquire about Anliang's intentions, as individuals contemplating suicide generally possess a certain purpose.

An Liang's eyes gradually regained focus. He turned his head to glance at Duan Cunping, then looked down at the situation below, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes

Duan Cunping's mouth corners drooped, revealing an expression akin to facial paralysis. If he wasn't planning to jump off the building, what on earth was he doing on the rooftop, standing on the outer wall?

An Liang still did not turn around, facing away from Duan Cunping and said: "I want to be quiet"

However, just after Duan Cunping finished shouting, another police officer's voice came through the radio headset, "Officer Duan, we have investigated An Liang's family situation; he has only one grandfather who depends on him!"

Duan Cunping could not help but ask, "What do you want to do?"

The sunset is so beautiful, I want to quietly admire it! Anliang turned around, facing the sunset, arms wide open, as if to embrace both the sunlight and death

The thoughts of ending one's life often arise in an instant, stemming from a moment of emotional turmoil and impulsive behavior. Once calmness is restored, the subconscious self-protective mechanisms of humans will evoke a fear of death.

December 12, 2008, at 5:00 PM

Duan Cunping said expressionlessly: "I just heard, do you know the jumper?"

The unfortunate An Liang, as his body soared into the air, had a final thought flash through his mind: Shouldn't the police negotiator be a policewoman?

He chuckled softly, placing both hands against the outer wall to support his body, slowly standing up from the wall, and stretching lazily.

Ah ah ah ~ ~ ''

A police officer of ordinary appearance, dressed in plain clothes and holding a notebook, suddenly interjected while standing next to two female students: "Hello, I am a negotiator from the police, my name is Duan Cunping, and you can call me Officer Duan"

Thank you! Duan Cunping nodded, then turned and left