This was trouble. Director Liu ordered all forces to ensure the safety of the hostages at the scene and to avoid major casualties. After all, with so many people gathered and the local media of Jianghuai City also rushing to the scene, it was essential for the police to maintain their image and keep up the myth of police invincibility. Liu Qiang issued significant directives and demanded a swift resolution to the case.
The presence of the media and the spectating crowd placed immense pressure on the police, causing them to sweat profusely. The police at the scene had sealed off all passages, and experts from various fields, including negotiation experts and psychologists, made their appearances. A negotiation expert, wiping sweat with a handkerchief while running, cursed, "Shit, why did the robbery have to happen in such a busy area? Cars can't get through; we can only run here on foot."
