Chapter 249: Pork Rong (2/2)

And with that, his right hand slightly loosened its grip on the detonator. Heart in mouth, and cold sweat pouring down her forehead, Huang Xiaotao suddenly exclaimed, ”I have an idea!”

”Speak!” demanded Pork Rong.

”Aren't you doing this just to be famous?” asked Xiaotao. “I’ll get the reporters now for a city-wide… no, a province-wide live stream. The whole country, even the world will know your name! When the time comes, you’ll be more famous than bin Laden.”

Pork Rong beamed with joy. ”Looks like you understand what I want, little girl,” he chuckled. “I’ll give you half an hour to gather the reporters!”

”Half an hour isn’t enough,” argued Xiaotao. “It’ll take us at least two hours to get reporters from the province!”

”Well hurry up then!” growled Pork Rong.

This was the first time I had ever come across a person so desperate for fame, almost to the point of insanity. But then again, compared to the strange criminals I had caught, the fame-hungry Pork Rong seemed almost normal.

Xiaotao immediately dispatched several officers but I wasn’t sure what her exact orders were or if she had really instructed them to call the reporters. After all, this was just another tactic to buy us more time. What we had to do was fight a protracted war, wearing him down physically and mentally to the point where subduing him was a confirmed outcome.

The situation had been deadlocked for more than an hour. Pork Rong had eaten his fill, and after a long day's ordeal, he was already rather exhausted. He chain-smoked, attempting to jolt his mind out of sleepiness with endless hits of nicotine. During the waiting period, I had to unzip his pants so he could relieve himself.

I observed that Pork Rong only ever asked for me, never the others, if he needed anything. Perhaps I looked the most harmless among a squad of armed and trained officers, and my previous actions had gained his trust.

After another hour passed, Pork Rong sat on the ground, impatient as he demanded, ”Where are the reporters?”

Xiaotao pretended to phone her subordinate. ”They’re on the way,” she assured. “They’ll be here soon.”

Another huge yawn prompted Pork Rong to get his blood pumping. Face devoid of any embarrassment, he whipped out his penis and started masturbating before us. ”Could you pay attention to your surroundings? There’s a lady present!” I chided.

Pork Rong grinned, ”I'll come once and freshen up myself!”

”Won’t you be more sleepy after this?” I laughed.

”I'm different!” Pork Rong shook his head. “I'm more energetic when I'm finished!”

I could hardly believe we were standing around a criminal and watching him pleasure himself.

”I'll leave the room first,” said an awkward Xiaotao.

”You’re not allowed to go!” cried Pork Rong. “Who am I supposed to look at when you go? This bunch of men? I’m not gay!”

I could almost hear Xiaotao's teeth rattling with fury. At this moment, Wang Yuanchao winked at me, motioning for me to leave the room so we could have a brief conversation. Just as I was about to walk away, Pork Rong shouted, ”Where are you going?”

”I’m going to the restroom!” I yelled back.

”Well don’t take your sweet time! Who’s going to light my cigarette if you're not around?”

I thought to myself, Go on, throw your weight around! When we finally arrest you, a group of policemen will have their turn with you!

I went outside and saw Wang Yuanchao already waiting for me there. ”The murderer fully trusts you now,” he said. “You’re the only one who can approach him. I’ll teach you a simple move to grapple him. Find an opportunity to take the detonator from him.”

”It would be great if I could subdue him but he’s much stronger than I am!” I lamented.

”Grappling has nothing to do with strength,” explained Wang Yuanchao. “It only requires a moment of explosive force. Let me show you first.”

Wang Yuanchao then instructed me to pose like Pork Rong. He was just about to demonstrate the moves when a Tang Sword was suddenly held to his neck.

”Stop!” a frosty voice commanded.

I turned around and a cold face entered my line of sight. Previous Chapter Next Chapte