pjbooks Chapter 031 Do you want us to become like Haidilao ?
Chapter 031 Do you want us to become like Haidilao ?
"Found it, found it..."
"Report! I've found the Chinese suspect!"
Inside the investigation room, a technician in charge of monitoring stood up excitedly.
The already tense crowd was startled by these words.
"Where is the target now?"
The Prime Minister, who had just arrived upon hearing the news, immediately asked questions.
The technician didn't dare to hesitate for a moment and quickly projected his computer screen onto the big screen.
Soon, surveillance footage from a busy intersection came into view.
Although it was night, the intersection was brightly lit.
As the camera zoomed in, everyone quickly spotted the young man in the crowd wearing a brand-new hoodie.
"Shibuya...?"
"This is... Shibuya?"
When everyone in the investigation room saw the young man's surroundings, they all widened their eyes in surprise, clearly not expecting him to appear on the streets of Shibuya.
Meanwhile, those searching for Lin Fan also sent back crucial information.
The person in charge in the investigation room, upon hearing the news through his earpiece, broke out in a cold sweat and, without hesitation, immediately reported to the still-shocked Prime Minister.
"First, Prime Minister...
We've located the suspect in the Shibuya search team. One of the teams has a sniper who has locked onto him and requested clearance to fire, saying he's confident he can kill him with a single headshot.
Upon hearing the words "headshot," all the high-ranking officials present felt numb, and a chill ran down their spines to the top of their heads.
head shot?
Screw you!
Who is this bastard? Does he think Tokyo isn't sinking fast enough?
Upon hearing the news, the Prime Minister snapped out of his daze almost instantly, completely disregarding etiquette and image, grabbed the communicator on the table, and roared into the microphone:
"Stop! All of you, stop!"
"Notify everyone! Shooting permits revoked!"
"Anyone! I mean anyone! Absolutely no shooting allowed!"
"Even if he points a gun at your heads, you are not allowed to fight back!"
Anyone who dares to disobey orders will face the judgment of the Empire!
……
at the same time,
Shibuya, the central town.
The dazzling neon signs dyed the night sky an ambiguous purplish-red.
A giant GG screen was playing videos of popular girl groups singing and dancing.
Even though it was late at night, there were still as many young men and women as sardines in a can.
Lin Fan was carrying a paper bag with the "UNIQLO" logo on it and had a lollipop he had just bought in his mouth.
"They even claim it's a brand name product, but I think it's not as comfortable as the cheap ones on Pinduoduo that cost 19.9 yuan with free shipping."
He looked down at the black hoodie and cargo pants he had just changed into.
I bought this for over 10,000 yen. Although I don't mind spending the money, I still feel that the fabric is a bit irritating to my skin.
It's really not as comfortable as the blood-stained hospital gown I wore before.
"call……"
He exhaled a breath of stale air and glanced at the huge and crowded intersection not far away.
"With enough people and enough roads, it's definitely a perfect place to die!"
The thought of dying again and experiencing that kind of pain made him feel a little guilty.
It wasn't that he was afraid of dying, it was that thing hurt!
He truly didn't want to commit suicide if someone else could kill him!
After all, suicide is also a psychological challenge!
Anyone who is mentally sound would not want to commit suicide!
"Given the military's track record, they're probably already lying in ambush around here, right?"
Lin Fan stood on the street, looking around, but did not see any military or police personnel.
But at this moment, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
I feel that if I were to die here, or if my death were to occur, it would definitely cause a major disaster.
It could even be the kind of impact that affects the entire Tokyo area!
Thinking of this, Lin Fan's eyes became resolute.
He strode forward and blended directly into the crowd waiting at the traffic light.
……
At this time,
Top floor of the Shibuya Q-FRONT building.
But there were two figures lying there.
One of them, named "Viper," is a top sniper in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's SAT unit.
He was assigned here to search for and guard against Lin Fan, this terrorist.
Initially, he didn't have high hopes, after all, Tokyo is not small, and the probability of the suspect appearing in Shibuya is not high.
To his utter surprise, just moments ago, he and the observer spotted the terrorist.
Viper lay prone on the cold waterproof layer, the crosshairs of his scope firmly locked onto the young man in the black hoodie in the crowd.
"The target has entered a blind spot and is about to enter open ground."
"Wind speed 3, humidity 60%, correction complete."
"As long as he steps onto the zebra crossing, I can send him to see Amaterasu."
The viper's voice was cold.
As the ace of the Metropolitan Police Department's SAT, he has never failed.
The observer's voice came through the earpiece: "Target confirmed, ready to fire at any time."
Viper's finger was on the trigger, and he had already begun to press it.
However, at that moment...
sizzle-
Suddenly, a piercing static sound came through the headphones, followed by the captain's hysterical screams.
"Cancel mission! Repeat! Cancel firing!"
"Don't fire! No one is allowed to fire!"
The viper paused, its fingers frozen in mid-air.
"Captain, the target has entered the optimal firing position. If we don't act now, he'll blend into the crowd and..."
"You bastard! Do you want us all to turn into Haidilao (a famous hot pot restaurant chain)?"
The captain's voice sounded like someone had stepped on his tail.
"The order has been given to kill him! He must not be killed!"
Not only must he not be killed, his safety must also be guaranteed!
"From this moment forward, your mission has changed!"
Mission Codename: Protection!
"Protect the suspect's safety at all costs!"
Viper: ? ? ?
Observer: ? ? ?
What the heck is "protect at all costs"?
The two looked at each other and saw the existential doubt in each other's eyes.
who am I?
where am I?
What are we doing?
……
At this moment, Lin Fan was already standing at the edge of the crossroads.
Red light countdown.
3, 2, 1.
The green light comes on.
The famously surging crowd instantly surged forth, like two black torrents converging in the center of the intersection.
Lin Fan walked at the very front.
His senses were fully activated. Although he wasn't a perception-type awakener, after undergoing two death-enhancing experiences, his sense of danger was incredibly sharp.
Although he didn't see any military or police personnel, he vaguely sensed at least a dozen faint gazes fixed on him.
Some came from the rooftops of high-rise buildings, some from fast food restaurants on the street, and there were even a few plainclothes officers disguised as passersby.
"I was wondering how no one could have noticed?"
"So they've all switched to lying in ambush!"
Feeling the subtle gazes around him, Lin Fan couldn't help but smile.
now,
He could already foresee that he would cause trouble here in a moment.
This will inevitably attract the attention of special personnel lurking in the shadows.
When the time comes, all he needs is a bullet to say goodbye to this world.
Then disaster struck!!
This is much more satisfying than committing suicide!
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, suddenly stopped, and stood right in the middle of the intersection.
The crowd around him rushed past him like a river parted by rocks.
Amidst the crowd, he threw away his shopping bag, opened his arms, tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and wore an expression that was both tragic and defiant.
"Come on! Fire at me!"
A second passed.
Two seconds passed.
Ten seconds passed.
However, the green light was almost over, and there wasn't a sound of gunfire or even a police whistle!
"Um?"
Lin Fan opened one eye, looking a little dazed.
What's going on?
Was my pose not cool enough?