Chapter 61: Highway Showdown

Seven hours later, on a highway.

A helicopter, refueled twice, descended like a falcon in the dark night, its roar echoing as it flew at low altitude.

“We’ve already set up a blockade since spotting the suspect’s escape vehicle.”

“Our officers have been tailing the suspect’s car for six hours.”

“To avoid harming hostages, no action has been taken yet.”

“The driver is a woman… and she appears to be fatigued. Our surveillance hasn’t detected anyone in the vehicle besides her.”

“However, the police used an infrared imaging device to scan the suspect vehicle’s trunk and picked up heat signatures…”

Listening to Wang Dong’s words, Xiao Yu gazed out of the helicopter window at the scene below, clearly impressed.

Infrared imaging—high technology at its best.

Ordinary people only ever saw this in movies.

Its origins lie in military use.

Now it’s applied in both military and civilian sectors.

In this era of technology, police equipment has become increasingly sophisticated.

There are many such ingenious maneuvers…

One thing is clear—as Xiao Yu had deduced.

The suspect must be hiding inside the trunk of that vehicle.

Catching him is one thing.

But ensuring the hostages remain unharmed is a far tougher challenge.

What should be done?… Xiao Yu’s mind raced through possible solutions.

Suddenly, his gaze landed on a black MPV on the highway.

An MPV typically seats seven or eight.

What struck Xiao Yu as odd was that

the vehicle was continuously overtaking others, gradually closing in on the suspect’s car…

“Military, actually,” Wang Dong explained.

Xiao Yu: ???

“What nonsense? Regular military units can mobilize at will.”

“In local cases, even the highest-level Armed Police are deployed—let alone special units.”

“You think this is a movie!”

“This case is so high-profile that our superiors are furious.”

Wang Dong chuckled bitterly, “Special forces!”

Xiao Yu: …

In his previous life, he had solved countless major cases.

He had even encountered cases far more significant than this one.

Yet he had never come across a special forces unit.

That level of military power is completely beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Like in movies, where special forces occasionally take down a few criminals—it’s pure nonsense.

A nation invests enormous sums and time training lethal weapons for war, and to use them for this? Ridiculous, isn’t it?

This isn’t like using an anti-aircraft gun on a mosquito—it’s akin to using a nuclear bomb on one.

You can imagine the extent of our superiors’ fury!

When Xiao Yu thought it over, it all seemed normal.

Thousands—even tens of thousands—of bodies being smuggled.

Anyone who heard of such a thing would be appalled.

They would demand the harshest punishments.

“Useless.”

Xiao Yu shook his head, “Unless they disregard the safety of hostages.”

Indeed… Wang Dong’s grim smile deepened; he understood this all too well.

Rules exist because everyone abides by them.

Anyone who dares break them is bound to face severe retribution.

In a nation where life is paramount,

no one would dare jeopardize innocent lives.

Nor would anyone act unilaterally!

“Perhaps… there’s still a way.”

Xiao Yu’s eyes turned icy as he stared at the suspect’s car along the highway. “Humans can go without food and water for a while, but you can’t skip using the restroom, right?”

“Why not?”

Wang Dong frowned, “What else can a man like that possibly do?”

“He’s different.”

Xiao Yu shook his head. “Some people think they’re clever and love to scheme. But this type can’t bear any stain on their record. Planning to lure the police to that villa and then making a clean getaway shows his intellect isn’t lacking. Owen must be that kind of man. I bet the suspect’s car will soon enter a service area. If he can hold out and not stop there, then we’re truly in trouble. Clever criminals are not frightening—it’s the thugs you have to worry about!”

Low-IQ smugglers take six years to be caught?

Analyzing criminal psychology is Xiao Yu’s specialty.

Does he really think that his system is his greatest strength?

No. It’s his mind—his ability to simulate a criminal’s thinking.

That is Xiao Yu’s ultimate trump card!

Based on his past encounters, he concluded one thing:

The smarter the criminal, the more dignified even their demise.

They would never stoop to a humiliating failure.

Intelligent criminals are the easiest to handle.

In contrast, the most dangerous offenders aren’t necessarily smart.

They’re the ruthless thugs who stop at nothing to commit their crimes!

Half an hour later.

The suspect’s vehicle drove into a highway service area…

Wang Dong’s expression changed as he shot Xiao Yu a deep, chilling glance.

It was like a shiver in the dead of winter when you’re missing your warm coat.

Is there anything he couldn’t deduce?

What if one day that young man turns against us?

Or even stands against the state…

A cold sweat broke out on Wang Dong’s forehead; he dared not think any further.

It was terrifying!