Chapter 273 – He is a real police officer! (1/2)

Basement.

Dong Xuebing was afraid someone might be hiding in the basement. He starts searching the rooms and toilets quietly.

One room…

Two rooms…

Three rooms…

Everyone was gone. They should be upstairs or outside.

Dong Xuebing braced himself and walked to the stairs. He looked up and was about to go up when he heard sounds of footsteps behind him. There are still people in the basement? His first reaction is to grab his gun behind him and turn around. He was surprised to see Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu walking towards him. Hou Qing is holding on to her gun with both hands, and Xiao Wang is helping the injured Brother Yu.

“Why did you all come out?” Dong Xuebing asked softly.

Hou Qing forced a smile. “My shooting might be average, but at least I can provide some cover for you.”

“No. You also said it is too dangerous.” Dong Xuebing shook his head. “I am fine by myself. Hurry and get back inside.”

Hou Qing did not move. “We had discussed, and we cannot let you risk your life. My life was saved by you, and I will not grumble if I am killed. Xiao Wang and Xiao Yu think so too. Furthermore, we are from the Public Security, and criminals should be the ones who hide from us. How can we hide from them? Haha… You are betting your everything in this, why can’t we do the same?”

Dong Xuebing thought in his heart. How can you all be the same as me? I am not afraid of bullets.

“No. All of you are injured and will only be a burden to me.” Dong Xuebing said.

Brother Yu added. “Let’s stop talking about this. Their boat is leaving.”

“But you all…”

Hou Qing thought for a while and said. “We will support you from the stairs and will not go outside. With the walls as cover, we should be safe. You are still not exposed and don’t need to clash with them the moment you go out. You can get closer to them and wait until you find a place with sufficient cover before you act. Once you open fire, we will provide cover from here. This way, the chances of succeeding will be higher.”

Dong Xuebing frowned.

“That’s decided.” Hou Qing checked her gun again.

Dong Xuebing had no choice but to agree with Hou Qing’s plan. They crept up the stairs quietly.

From their discussion earlier, Dong Xuebing could tell from their expression that only Hou Qing can help him. At least Hou Qing is bolder than the other two officers. Xiao Wang and Brother Yu were still in a daze. Although they are with Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing, they are not prepared mentally. After all, one of them is injured, and the other is a rookie.

At the corner of the stairs, all of them stopped.

Dong Xuebing whispered. “Alright. You will wait here. I will go out and take a look. After you all hear gunshots, come out and provide support for me.”

Hou Qing nodded. “Be careful.”

The main door is opened on the first floor. Dong Xuebing can see a few men in suits standing at a distance, and no one is in the building. Dong Xuebing looked around and continued his way upstairs. He went to the office to look for the Boss. If the Boss is captured, it will be easier to arrest the rest. However, the office is empty. All the cultural relics had been moved, and the safes and cabinets are empty.

Dong Xuebing made a quick search on the second floor, and could not find anyone.

After that, Dong Xuebing returned to the first floor. He said loudly to himself. “Why is the house empty? Did everyone leave?” These words are to let Hou Qing they all know that the building is empty before he goes outside.

It is a secluded area and looks like an abandoned port. Dong Xuebing cannot see any boats by the coast, but those men are on standby there. He cannot see the Boss around and can see Manager Ma giving out orders in the distance, and some men patrolling the area. Both sides of the road leading to the building were blocked by a truck and a few cars. These should be used as barricades and cover if the police arrive.

Dong Xuebing’s heart skipped a beat. This will not be an easy battle.

Even a team of armed officers cannot break through the defense in a short time, let alone Dong Xuebing. Many of the men might be hiding somewhere. They might be hiding in or under the cars. From where Dong Xuebing is standing, he cannot see every corner of the place. Inside the building, Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu heard what Dong Xuebing said and climbed up to the first floor quietly. They hide by the windows and peep outside. When they saw the defense barricade put up by the criminals, their hearts sunk. Even a sneak attack is impossible. How are they going to fight?

Hou Qing started to panic and wanted to call Dong Xuebing to come back.

Xiao Wang and Brother Yu turn pale. This is not looking good!

Dong Xuebing also knew about the situation, but he cannot retreat now.

“Eh? Xiao Xie?” A man in sunglasses walks up to Dong Xuebing. “Why are you alone?”

Dong Xuebing pretended to be scared. “Brother Liu and Brother Hei are killing those policemen.”

That man replied. “Wait. I heard the gunshots sometime ago. Why are they still inside?”

“They are disposing the dead bodies. I cannot stand the sight and come out.”

Dong Xuebing pretended as if he is going to puke. That man laughed and patted Dong Xuebing’s shoulder. “You have never seen dead bodies? When I saw it for the first time, I have the same reaction as you. Don’t worry. Just take in some fresh air, and you will be fine.” That man looked towards the building and mumbled. “We are leaving the country, why is there a need to dispose the dead bodies? This is a waste of time.” He thought for a while and is about to go in to stop them.

Dong Xuebing saw this and quickly take out a pack of cigarettes. “Brother, have a smoke.”

“No. Brother Ma is around.” That man shook his head as he looks towards Ma Wentao.

Dong Xuebing will not allow this man to enter the building as they will be discovered. He pulled that man lightly and asked. “I see that you are always following beside Boss. How come I didn’t see Boss around?”

That man saw Dong Xuebing was chatting with him and did not continue his way to the building. “Oh, the Boss is in the car.”

“What about the goods? Are the goods in the car too?” Dong Xuebing asked.

That man frowned. “Why are you asking about this?”

“Sigh… I wonder when we can get the money?”

“Hahaha… don’t worry. All the goods are in the car.” That man laughed.

Ma Wentao saw Dong Xuebing and walked over. “Xiao Xie, are those police officers settled?”

Dong Xuebing replied politely. “They are dead. Brother Liu and Brother Hei are disposing the dead bodies and will be coming out soon.”

Ma Wentao cursed. “What’s there to dispose of? Ask them to come out now!”

The man in sunglasses nodded and started walking towards the building.

Dong Xuebing panicked. “Manager Ma, Brother Liu…”

“Alright. Xiao Xie, you will follow me. Go and wait by the car.” Ma Wentao waved Dong Xuebing away. To him, Xiao Xie is a weakling and cannot fight at all. But he is good at authenticating antiques, and they might still need to use him in the future. If the police arrive and there is a gunfight, Xiao Xie might piss in his pants.

That man is already five to six meters away from Dong Xuebing.

One step…

Five steps…

Ten steps…

Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu also discovered that man approaching the building.

This man is going to mess up Dong Xuebing’s plan. Even if Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu returned to the basement, that man would also discover the Crew-cut and Lao Hei’s bodies. They will be discovered regardless if they open fire or not. Once they are discovered, Ma Wentao will know Dong Xuebing is also an undercover officer. What Dong Xuebing will be facing are countless bullets!

“Xiao Xie?”

“Huh?”