Chapter 414 Old classmates, old friends
In terms of cooperation with other departments, Qi Tongwei actively communicated and coordinated with the public security, armed police and other departments to formulate a detailed battle plan. They decided to set up an ambush around the bank where the criminal gangs might commit crimes and wait for the criminal gangs to appear.
At the same time, the criminal gang was also preparing for their robbery. Zhao Long called together his members and held a secret meeting.
"Brothers, our chance has come. The bank in Handong is our target. We must act quickly and succeed in one fell swoop." Zhao Long said viciously.
"Boss, the police in Handong will definitely take precautions. We have to be careful." One of his men reminded.
"Hmph, can they defend it? We have made full preparations. As long as we act according to the plan, we will succeed." Zhao Long said confidently.
The members of the criminal gang nodded one after another. They were full of confidence in Zhao Long's plan.
As time went by, the tense atmosphere became more and more intense. Qi Tongwei and his men remained highly alert at all times, waiting for the emergence of the criminal gang. The criminal gang was also secretly observing the police's movements, looking for the best time to commit the crime.
Finally, one night, the criminal gang began their operation. They took advantage of the night and quietly approached a bank. The bank was located in the city center of Handong, with convenient transportation and a large flow of people. The criminal gang believed that this was the best place for them to commit the crime.
Zhao Long led his men and divided them into several groups, each responsible for different tasks. One group was responsible for cutting off the bank's power supply and communication lines, one group was responsible for controlling the bank's security personnel, and one group was responsible for robbing the bank's cash and valuables.
They acted quickly and in perfect harmony. Soon, the bank's power supply and communication lines were cut off. The bank was plunged into darkness and chaos. The security guards were subdued by the criminal gang before they could react.
The gang members rushed into the bank hall, pointed guns at bank staff and customers, and told them not to move. Then, they began to rob the bank of cash and valuables frantically.
Just when the criminal gang thought they were about to succeed, Qi Tongwei and his men showed up. It turned out that Qi Tongwei had long anticipated that the criminal gang would choose to commit the crime at night, and he had set up an ambush around the bank in advance. When the criminal gang showed up, the police immediately took action.
"Don't move! You are surrounded!" Qi Tongwei shouted loudly.
The gang members panicked. They didn't expect the police to show up so soon. Zhao Long saw this and immediately ordered his men to resist.
The two sides launched a fierce gun battle. Although the criminal gang members were fierce, they gradually fell into trouble under the powerful firepower of the police. Zhao Long saw that the situation was not good and wanted to escape, but was tightly surrounded by the police led by Qi Tongwei.
The fierce gun battle continued, and the smell of gunpowder filled the bank hall. Under the strong firepower suppression of the police, the criminal gang members retreated step by step and fell into a desperate predicament. Zhao Long, the leader of the criminal gang, was filled with fear and unwillingness. He never thought that his carefully planned robbery would be destroyed by the police just when he was about to succeed.
Just when Zhao Long felt desperate, Qi Tongwei's voice sounded again: "Zhao Long, put down your weapons and surrender! You have no way out." Zhao Long's heart moved when he heard this familiar voice. He raised his head and looked at Qi Tongwei, his eyes full of complicated emotions.
"Qi Tongwei? Why is it you?" Zhao Long said in surprise.
Qi Tongwei looked at Zhao Long with a feeling in his heart. He did not expect that the leader of this criminal gang was actually his fellow villager and former classmate.
"Zhao Long, I didn't expect that we would meet under such circumstances. Put down your weapons and stop resisting in vain." Qi Tongwei persuaded.
Zhao Long looked at Qi Tongwei, his heart full of contradictions. He knew that he had fallen into a desperate situation, but he was unwilling to be caught like this. He thought of his past and the childhood he spent with Qi Tongwei.
"Qi Tongwei, we are from the same hometown and also classmates. Do you remember the days when we went to school together when we were young?" Zhao Long said.
Qi Tongwei also fell into memories after listening to Zhao Long's words. He recalled the days when he and Zhao Long were in the rural primary school together. At that time, they were both innocent children, playing together, studying together. They spent many happy times together.
"I remember that we went to school together and went home together. We also caught fish in the river and picked fruits in the mountains together," said Qi Tongwei.
Zhao Long listened to Qi Tongwei's words, and a hint of nostalgia flashed in his eyes. "Yes, those days were so beautiful. Unfortunately, nothing can go back."
Qi Tongwei looked at Zhao Long with a feeling of regret. He didn't understand why his former classmate would go down the path of crime. "Zhao Long, why did you choose to go down this path? Do you know how many people you will hurt by doing this?"
Zhao Long lowered his head after hearing what Qi Tongwei said. He knew he had done something wrong, but there was no turning back. "Qi Tongwei, I was forced to do this. I have no education, no skills, and I can't find a job. I can only survive by committing crimes."
Qi Tongwei listened to Zhao Long's words and felt full of sympathy. He knew that in this society, many people are in trouble for various reasons. However, crime is not the solution to the problem. "Zhao Long, you are wrong. Crime will only put you in a deeper predicament. You should face the difficulties of life bravely and find legal ways to solve the problem."
Zhao Long was touched by Qi Tongwei's words. He knew that Qi Tongwei had a point, but he had become accustomed to a life of crime. He didn't know what else he could do. "Qi Tongwei, I can't turn back. I have committed so many crimes, the law will not let me go."
Zhao Long's eyes revealed despair and madness. He knew that the crime he committed was unforgivable. Bank robbery was a felony that was enough to make him face the death penalty. However, in this despair, his heart was filled with jealousy and hatred.
"Qi Tongwei, it's all because of you that my life has become like this. You have power, status and happiness, but I can only struggle in the dark. I hate you!" Zhao Long roared, holding the gun tightly in his hand, trembling slightly.
Qi Tongwei looked at Zhao Long, his heart filled with shock and grief. He had never expected his former classmate to go to such a point, and he had never expected that Zhao Long would choose to shoot him at this critical moment.