Chapter 246: Not Just About the Bank
by xennovelChapter 246: Not Just About the Bank
“According to Shu Yuzhen’s account, two and a half years ago, a netizen lured her into a pyramid scheme den.”
“For a full six months, she was subjected to unrelenting brainwashing, with designated people indoctrinating her every day.”
“In that den, there were dozens like her—mostly women.”
“Later, the den’s leader sold them to a group…”
“This group then trained them, spending two years turning them into terrorists, ready to carry out acts of terror!”
“Shu Yuzhen only knew that the pyramid scheme was located in City Z. As for the training site, she couldn’t recall—it took them a whole day by bus, all with hoods on, until they arrived at a deserted mountain area.”
“The place was incredibly hot—probably one of the southern mountain regions…”
A member of Unit Two, code-named ‘Seven Eight Three’, reported.
Xiao Yu and Wang Dong exchanged glances.
So, does that mean Shu Yuzhen is also a victim?
Deceived into a pyramid scheme, brainwashed and then molded for terror…
No, that’s not the point.
Innocence doesn’t excuse certain actions.
It only shows how pitiful Shu Yuzhen is, being exploited by vile individuals.
What truly deserves condemnation are those who commit heinous crimes.
But…
Shu Yuzhen still needs to be dealt with!
“In Capital City S, apart from Shu Yuzhen, have you identified the others? Their numbers, appearances, and current statuses—have you got answers on that?”
Xiao Yu inquired, “And what about the robber I shot dead?”
“Five females and one male.”
A Unit Two member quickly replied, “We aren’t sure where exactly they’re hiding. The man we killed was Shu Yuzhen’s ex-boyfriend. According to her, two months ago she returned to Capital City S and, using her body, got her ex-boyfriend back… then they planned a bank heist. But the bank robbery that happened a month and a half ago wasn’t her doing—it was someone else. The purpose of this bank heist was never to rob money; it was to follow orders and be ready to detonate a bomb at any moment!”
“Orders?”
Xiao Yu frowned, “What was the method of delivering the orders?”
“Balloons!”
The Unit Two member continued, “Shu Yuzhen mentioned that whenever you see a mass of red balloons outside the bank, it’s a signal.”
Xiao Yu: …
Wang Dong: …
“What the hell—using balloons for communication?”
Cold sweat broke out on Xiao Yu’s forehead.
Imagine, if he just entered the bank and red balloons suddenly appeared outside.
Boom… and he’d be a goner.
He vowed never to risk his life on such reckless schemes again!
“Continue—what else?” Wang Dong asked.
“The male suspect, around forty years old, whose name we don’t know—she and the others call him Old Dog.”
After a moment’s thought, the Unit Two member added, “Old Dog is in charge of this terror operation, but Shu Yuzhen doesn’t know where he and the other four are hiding.”
“That’s fine.”
Xiao Yu mused, “As long as they show up within the city, they can’t hide from surveillance. We’ll track them down, especially Old Dog—to find out why they’re staging these terror acts in Capital City S.”
For some reason,
Xiao Yu couldn’t shake a feeling that something was amiss.
Two terror attacks, both targeting banks?
The first even succeeded in robbing one?
It made no sense at all!
If the goal was to incite terror, wouldn’t targeting crowded areas be more effective?
So why banks?
“I’ll handle this operation.”
Wang Dong took the task, saying to his junior, “Figure something out. See if you can trace this back to the pyramid scheme den and the training location for these terrorists.”
“Alright.”
Xiao Yu frowned, “Check on trinitroglycerin as well. Ordinary people can’t get their hands on that.”
He noted, “Explosives like these are state-controlled. There’s no way a civilian would have access.”
He continued, “And don’t even mention extracting nitroglycerin—the process is far too complex for average hands.”
“Okay.”
Wang Dong nodded and left.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yu’s mind raced, analyzing the aspects that still felt off.
Why banks?
If it were up to him… no, he wasn’t that foolish!
Then why go through such idiotic schemes?
“No…”
Xiao Yu suddenly looked up, his face steeled, “They aren’t after the bank!”
……
Outside the Armed Police General Hospital…
“What’s going on?”
Wang Dong, returning, glanced at Xiao Yu’s grim expression.
“Their real aim wasn’t the bank at all.”
Xiao Yu explained, “They just want to draw all police attention away!”
“Uh!” Wang Dong was taken aback.
“Think about it.”
Xiao Yu continued coldly, “A bank heist would force the police to deploy nearby forces, then call in SWAT, the Armed Police, and even extra backup. Such a diversion weakens security elsewhere, right?”
“Obviously,” Wang Dong replied curtly.
Wang Dong’s expression hardened as he realized what his junior was suggesting.
“They must be planning something in an area where police presence will be sparse.”
Xiao Yu winced, “It’s like luring a snake out of its hole. But what could that hole be?”
Suddenly,
Wang Dong’s phone rang.
After answering, his face drained of color as he turned to Xiao Yu, “No need to guess—it’s from Capital City S… the Stolen Goods Depot!”
What is a Stolen Goods Depot?
The name says it all—a place to store confiscated contraband.
Items like banned goods, stolen property, seized items, and illegal merchandise…
Every year, Xiao Yu’s Criminal Investigation Team confiscates an enormous amount.
They’re all submitted to a specialized unit where police keep watch.
When a bank robbery occurs, police are rapidly diverted to the scene.
Xiao Yu didn’t even have to guess—the Stolen Goods Depot was close to the targeted bank.
Using a bank heist to draw police away, and then…
“Missing what?”
Snapped back to attention, Xiao Yu winced as a toothache flared up.
“Two counterfeit currency circuit boards!”
Wang Dong sighed, “I told you—you’ve got it right. They weren’t aiming for the bank at all!”
Xiao Yu’s head spun.
What exactly is a counterfeit currency circuit board?
Counterfeit money… fake bills!
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PS: Late night writing—finally got it done!