By the time Gru and his officers from the Niangniang Temple precinct had reached the vicinity of the Red Street Library, SWAT had already organized two layers of containment.
The deaf driver showed his credentials to the SWAT officer responsible for intercepting vehicles, and then he drove the command car from the Niangniang Temple precinct towards the temporary command center at the entrance of the library.
"First, let the negotiation expert go up and give it a try," Klauer, the person in charge of SWAT, instructed his subordinates.
"It's rare to see the busy man Klauer personally commanding the scene. I must learn from you.
If there's anything we from the Niangniang Temple precinct can do to help, we will definitely cooperate fully!"
Gru knew how to pass the buck.
The subtext of his words was simple: Klauer, I acknowledge you as my elder brother, I can do the work, but you must carry the burden.
Klauer didn't want to deal with him and glared at Gru.
