"Can't you worry less? What if there's a life-threatening situation later?" Even Bai Shishi, who was used to big events, couldn't help but worry.
But this was her first ti experiencing a bank robbery, and it was inevitable to feel panic.
Lin Tian reassured Bai Shishi, "As long as I'm here, you won't get hurt!"
Lin Tian hadn't planned on confronting the robbers, but if they had any designs on Bai Shishi, he would definitely stand up.
Bai Shishi moved her lips, habitually wanting to tease Lin Tian.
Why make such big claims? If you're so capable, why don't you just take down these robbers? You're just like us, cowering with your hands over your head.
But when she saw Lin Tian's determined gaze and serious expression, she ultimately didn't say a word.
As for why, Bai Shishi didn't know, but she felt that there was a sense of security in just that one glance at Lin Tian.
It gave a promise of action and unwavering protection.
As the group of inept robbers failed to rob the bank, all six of them seed tense. It was evident from the way the bald robber paced around the lounge area, frequently raising his left arm to check the watch on his wrist.
"It seems they're running out of patience!" Lin Tian could already perceive so clues from their expressions.
Suddenly, the bald robber shouted to his companion still trying to break the bullet-proof glass, "Stop what you're doing, get ready to leave!"
After shouting, his gaze fixed on the woman, Bai Shishi.
This made Lin Tian's heart skip a beat. Could they really be targeting Bai Shishi?
"Robbers inside the bank!"
"Listen up! You're surrounded now!"
"Drop your weapons imdiately and co out with your hands on your head!"
At this mont, a flurry of sirens and announcents from a loudspeaker could be heard from outside.
Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the sirens. Thank goodness the police had arrived, ensuring Bai Shishi's safety.
Only five minutes had passed since the robbers started acting, and the bank's alarm system alerted right away, showing how fast the police response was.
But soon after, a move from the bald man made Lin Tian frown. The bald robber looked at the ti on his left wrist and revealed a sneering and disdainful smile.
"He's checking the ti again, what on earth is he calculating?" Lin Tian had seen the bald robber checking the ti more than once.
Initially, he thought it was tension making him calculate the escape ti, but now that the police have arrived and are already at the bank entrance, why is he still checking the ti?
If it were a regular robber, failing a bank heist and being cornered by the police, he'd be panicking, racking his brain for a way out.
Yet the bald robber was calmly looking at the ti?
The vanishing thought resurfaced in Lin Tian's mind again: Is robbing the bank even their true intention?
Could they really be after Bai Shishi?
After checking the ti, the bald robber instructed a companion next to him, "Tell the cops outside if they dare act rashly, the hostages' safety will be compromised!"
The companion, brandishing a gleaming machete in his right hand, walked to the bank's main entrance, opened half the door, and shouted outside, "If you dare act rashly, we'll kill!"
After saying that, he turned without a glance back, entering again.
Arrogant!
Contemptuous!
This courage and audacity made Lin Tian nod inwardly; this group had strong ntal fortitude, remaining unfazed by the police, suggesting they were vicious, experienced robbers.
But judging by their clumsy bank robbery thods earlier, they were undoubtedly amateurs!
Such contrasting behaviors left Lin Tian puzzled, increasingly suspecting sothing was off, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what.
"These guys dare to threaten the police, launch an imdiate assault!" the police captain outside the bank cursed angrily.
"Captain, we mustn't act rashly. Just got word, there are nearly twenty hostages inside the bank, and the robbers have guns!"
"If we anger the robbers, the consequences could be disastrous!" A male officer nearby hurried to calm the fuming captain, explaining the severity of the situation.
"Are we just supposed to stand here and watch like fools? Get negotiators and snipers here imdiately!" the captain cursed again.
"Yes, sir!" The male officer wiped his forehead sweat with his sleeve and acted according to orders.
Inside the bank, the robbers heard the annoying shouting from outside stop and nodded in satisfaction, grinning arrogantly.
Then the bald robber's gaze passed over the people crouching in the lounge area. Many who t his gaze quickly lowered their heads, not daring to et eyes with him.
The bald robber was naturally selecting a hostage, and among the ten-plus hostages, his eyes finally settled on a striking figure.
"You! Stand up!" The black pistol was aid at Bai Shishi.
On seeing this, Lin Tian's heart shouted "bad," but he chose not to act and continued to watch intently.
Bai Shishi was taken aback, clasping her hands tightly together, with no intent to stand up.
She even cast a pleading glance toward Lin Tian, who had earlier boasted of protecting her.
Unfortunately, Lin Tian appeared as if he'd lost his nerve, hands over his head, seemingly trying to bury himself in the ground.
To Bai Shishi, this wasn't surprising. In a crisis, everyone tries to save themselves.
But Lin Tian's actions deeply disappointed her; as she thought, n would brag about their deeds in front of you.
Claim to be heroes, saviors, superhuman, omnipotent, and omniscient!
When faced with real ergencies, they vanish instantly, collapsing like a coward.
Never expected Lin Tian to be the sa, leaving Bai Shishi utterly disheartened.
"Hey, didn't you hear ?" The bald robber's black pistol beckoned playfully, "Miss, I an you."
"Do you want to co over personally and invite you to stand up?"
If the robber ca closer, who knows what outrageous things he might do.
Thinking this, Bai Shishi gritted her teeth and slowly stood up...
And at this mont, after checking the ti again, the bald robber pulled a folded paper from his pocket. He opened it and seriously surveyed it, occasionally looking up at Bai Shishi slowly approaching him.
"Indeed, their real purpose isn't to rob the bank; it's Bai Shishi they're after...!"
Lin Tian saw all of this clearly.
He hadn't acted out of fear or cowardice but was like a viper waiting for the chance to deliver a fatal strike!
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