The branch manager had already called the police. Seeing the strange situation and the black bag in Gu Qin's hand, he asked, "What is this?"
"Bomb," Gu Qin replied calmly.
The branch manager's face paled. He had never experienced such a situation and didn't know what to do. After a while, he stuttered, "Do I need to tell the police about this again?"
Gu Qin nodded. She then opened the black bag, revealing the bomb with a small screen displaying numbers. Even though she had never seen a timed bomb, she knew from TV what it was.
The timer showed five minutes remaining.
Five minutes. The robbers had already taken the money. If she hadn't arrived, they would have left. The bank staff would have reported the robbery, and the police would have arrived within three to four minutes, giving them less than a minute to search. With only a few seconds left, the bomb would have exploded, causing countless casualties.
These robbers were meticulous, clearly not valuing human lives and wanting to cause more deaths.
The small man and the tall man, both calculating, were shocked by this unexpected turn of events.
The other bank employees were pale upon seeing the bomb. Some wanted to leave but were stopped by the branch manager, "What are you doing? This girl just saved us. Don't you want to help?"
No one responded. They were ordinary people who had never dealt with such things.
The branch manager called the police again, explaining the situation. When the police heard about the bomb, they sent a specialist. Hearing there were only five minutes left, the police were stunned. Finally, they sent a young officer who had some knowledge of explosives.
No one dared open the bank's doors, fearing customers might arrive.
The small man stared at Gu Qin and laughed, "Since we're all going to die, it's fine to take everyone down with us. I'll tell you, this bomb isn't easy to disarm. It was made by Wu Wu, a versatile talent. No one except him can find the right wires."
Gu Qin knew about this kind of bomb from TV, understanding that cutting one of several wires would stop the circuit, rendering the bomb useless. Cutting the wrong wire would trigger the explosion.
She examined the bundle of wires carefully. The small man was somewhat pleased, thinking she couldn't guess correctly, "See, now you understand how dangerous this bomb is. If you release us now, we can take the bomb and leave, ensuring no one else gets hurt."
The tall man, named Wu Wu, said, "Girl, you don't need to die with us. Release us, and we'll take the bomb and leave. No one else will be harmed. This bomb can't be disassembled safely. Once you remove the casing, the wires will activate and explode. Only I know which wire is correct..."
Gu Qin thought, only he knows? That makes things easier.
However, she had her Heavenly Eye, which could easily see through the bomb. Through the Heavenly Eye, she examined the circuit, which she understood well from her years of study. She pointed to one of the wires and asked, "Is it this one?"
Wu Wu was alarmed. Only he knew which wire was correct, and even the others didn't know. Was she guessing?
Wu Wu shook his head, "Stop guessing. All wrong. You can't guess right with so many wires. Everyone will die."
Gu Qin smiled, "Oh? Really wrong?"
Wu Wu nodded.
The small man added, "Only Wu Wu knows. Girl, make a deal. Release us, and we'll take the bomb and leave. Wu Wu will handle it. No one dies, how about that?" Seeing Gu Qin didn't respond, he looked at the other bank employees, "What do you think? Shouldn't you convince this girl? Only four minutes left. Do you want to die with us, or let us take the bomb and leave?"
Some hesitated, seeming tempted.
Gu Qin used her Heavenly Eye to look at Wu Wu. She had chosen the right wire. She didn't want to waste time arguing and turned to the branch manager, "Give me a pair of scissors."
The branch manager was stunned, "This...this..."
"Quickly! Do you think I'd risk my life for fun?" Gu Qin asked.
The branch manager, determined, ran back to his office and brought a pair of scissors to Gu Qin.
Gu Qin held the scissors and cut the selected wire...
The small man was stunned, "Are you crazy? Do you really want everyone to die?"
Wu Wu didn't dare speak, his mind racing. How did she know for sure which wire it was?
"Manager..." A bank employee couldn't help but speak, tongue-tied, "Really no need to wait for the police to handle this?"
Waiting for the police would take another two to three minutes, leaving only one minute for them to figure out the wires, which would be difficult. Finding the right wire would take at least half an hour, but they had no intention of leaving survivors. Unfortunately, they met Gu Qin.
Gu Qin didn't have time to let them think. She cut the wire with a snap, causing the other employees to scream and close their eyes. After a few seconds, the explosion and pain didn't come. Opening their eyes, they saw the digital display on the bomb had stopped, indicating the right wire had been cut.
Everyone blinked, feeling a sense of survival.
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The branch manager also breathed a sigh of relief but couldn't help looking at Gu Qin several times. He wondered how a young girl could be so capable, subduing robbers and defusing bombs. But how did she know there were robbers in the bank? Strange indeed.
The police arrived a few minutes later, along with a bomb squad. They anxiously asked where the bomb was.
The branch manager pointed to the ground. The officers examined the wires, finding them already severed. Confused, they asked, "What happened? Who cut the wires?"
Other police officers then handcuffed the robbers.
The situation was chaotic, and the police took the robbers, Gu Qin, and the bank witnesses back to the station for questioning.
These robbers, who had planned to kill many, had committed numerous crimes. Gu Qin saw from Wu Wu that they had committed several major cases involving human lives. Usually, Wu Wu would devise detailed plans, and the small man would lead the operation.
Wu Wu was a highly educated individual, skilled in various fields but with antisocial tendencies, cold-hearted and indifferent to human life, enjoying violence.
The police station was not under Wu Zhengshan's jurisdiction. Wu Zhengshan belonged to the Major Crimes Unit, and such cases were beyond the scope of local police. They needed to transfer the case to the Major Crimes Unit. Gu Qin knew Wu Zhengshan, and seeing her there wasn't surprising; she seemed accustomed to dealing with major cases.
Wu Zhengshan greeted Gu Qin and reviewed the initial statements. He then said, "The case has been transferred to the Major Crimes Unit. Thank you, brothers."
Local police knew Wu Zhengshan.
They then transferred the case to the Major Crimes Unit. During the journey, Wu Zhengshan asked Gu Qin what happened. Gu Qin recounted the story, adding with a wry smile, "The police officer taking my statement earlier had a strange look."
Wu Zhengshan laughed, "They haven't dealt with such supernatural matters before. It's normal they don't believe. You'll have to give your statement again once we're back. Anyway, I thank you sincerely. Otherwise, how many more lives would have been lost?"
He admired and thanked Gu Qin greatly, especially appreciating her compassion and willingness to save lives.
"Sure." Gu Qin recalled something, her expression turning serious, "They have committed more than just this case. Captain Wu, you should investigate thoroughly."
Even without other cases, sentencing these criminals would be complex, with lifetime imprisonment and the ringleader facing execution.
Wu Zhengshan's expression also became serious, "Understood."
At the Major Crimes Unit, Gu Qin cooperated with the questioning. Most people there knew her, and the questioning was gentle. They asked if she was hungry or thirsty, making Gu Qin feel both amused and frustrated.
By dinner time, Gu Qin finally had a break. Wu Zhengshan originally intended to treat her to dinner, but Gu Qin declined, "Not today. Another time. My roommates are worried sick, having called multiple times. I should go back and tell them."
Wu Zhengshan agreed, "Go ahead."
When Gu Qin returned to school, the others were still in the dorm. Seeing her return, they sighed with relief. Yang Ting said, "Qin Qin, you scared us to death. We couldn't reach you by phone. What happened?"
Gu Qin briefly explained the situation. The others were dumbfounded. Dufei was excited, "Qin Qin, you can really see Yin Qi?"
"Indeed," Gu Qin nodded, "I saw the heavy Yin Qi and calculated using my fingers, knowing the bank would be in trouble. So I rushed over."
This thing, apart from a few close friends knowing, others did not know. Wu Zhengshan also would not publicize it externally. The bank staff seemed to be quite wary of Gu Qin as well, rarely talking about this matter. Therefore, this incident did not spread, and very few people knew that the bank had experienced such a disaster yesterday afternoon.
Gu Qin did not manage this matter either. She resumed her studies, and at the beginning of the semester, she was quite busy. Apart from her studies, she occasionally went to Dai Mountain, helped with clinics on Sundays, and went to treat Wang Xin every ten days or so. After several months of treatment, half of the cancer in Wang Xin's body had disappeared. This was still Gu Qin slowing down; otherwise, his recovery speed would have been faster.
According to this speed, he could be completely cured in two to three months. As for what she feared about the Wang family reneging on their promise, she was not afraid at all and believed that the Wang family would not be foolish enough to offend her.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. Wu Zhengshan contacted Gu Qin twice more, informing her about the progress of the bank case. This was considered a major case, and it would definitely be announced to the public in the future, but it would only be made public after the case was prosecuted.
Gu Qin expressed understanding.
On this Sunday, Gu Qin took some time off to go to the hospital, saying there was a critically ill patient who needed her help.
The hospital had already called Gu Qin, and this patient had external injuries from a car accident. A piece of metal had pierced her lung. If they were to remove it directly, the lung would hemorrhage before they could save her. So, they hoped Gu Qin could come and assist with the diagnosis.
Gu Qin went straight to the hospital after receiving the call. Such injuries could be treated without causing pulmonary hemorrhage if the sharp object was removed without causing bleeding in the lungs. The surgery could rescue the patient. She just needed to use silver needles to seal several acupoints, without having to use her inner energy to save the person.
During this period, most of the patients the hospital sought out Gu Qin to treat only needed her to exert some effort to seal acupoints, with the rest being treated by Western medicine or surgery. She used her inner energy to save a few, and those people were all good-hearted.
Soon, she arrived at the hospital. The patient was lying in the operating room, and many experts and professors were still formulating a plan. Gu Qin went to check the wound. The patient was a middle-aged woman in her forties, her clothes soaked through with blood. The situation was somewhat dangerous. If they did not operate soon, she might not survive much longer.
Gu Qin approached the patient. Although the patient was unconscious, she seemed to be muttering a name faintly.
"Meimei?" Gu Qin turned and asked, "Who is Meimei?"
The dean came over and said, "That's the patient's daughter. They were both in the same car when the accident happened. The daughter was sitting in the passenger seat. At the moment of the crash, the patient turned right, protecting her daughter, while getting seriously injured herself. Her daughter was also injured, but not severely, and is still being treated."
Gu Qin nodded and carefully examined the patient. Suddenly, she noticed something amiss. The patient's complexion was not right. The dean continued, "They are quite lucky. It was reported that the scene was very grim. The entire car was dented from being hit by a large truck. It was said that even the traffic police who went to the scene thought it was a miracle that no one died. The whole car was wrecked."
Gu Qin opened her Heavenly Eye and saw what had happened at the moment of the accident.
The patient was discussing where to eat dinner with her daughter, asking if her daughter wanted to go to her favorite French restaurant.
The daughter was a teenage girl around fifteen or sixteen years old, with a sweet smile, asking her mother, "Mom, will you go with me tonight?"
The patient nodded, and her daughter smiled. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. The patient realized she couldn't stop the car. The brakes weren't working. She was shocked and looked at her daughter, her mind racing. She wasn't sure if the brake failure was intentional or due to a vehicle malfunction. But she knew that they were on a highway overpass, and a sharp turn was coming up. The car was not slowing down. If the car crashed off the bridge, her daughter would be the first to suffer. Unless...
Unless she crashed into the oncoming truck, perhaps her daughter could be saved.
As the curve grew closer, the patient gritted her teeth, turned the wheel, and crashed into the oncoming truck. For a moment, she heard her daughter's scream...
Gu Qin closed her Heavenly Eye, feeling uneasy. No matter which choice she made, there was a chance they could both die, but she chose the path that would minimize the harm to her daughter. The love of a mother in this world is great and worthy of respect.
Moreover, this accident was not simple. The patient's face showed signs of a small person causing trouble, indicating the accident was intentional.
But now was not the time to think about this. First, they needed to save the person.
Gu Qin took out some silver needles and inserted them near the wound, then transferred some of her inner energy into the woman's body, fearing she might not hold on during the operation. Seeing the patient's breathing strengthen, she turned and said, "The bleeding has stopped, and I've sealed the nearby acupoints. Now we can proceed with the surgery. I'll be right here. Once the sutures are done, I'll remove the needles." In fact, she was concerned. Even with the acupoints sealed, the patient's chances of survival were only fifty percent, and she needed to ensure the patient's life.
Just as they were preparing for surgery, a doctor came in, "Dean, a man claiming to be the patient's husband has come to the hospital."
The Dean said, "Quickly let him in. There are still many things to sign, and he's here just in time."
The doctor quickly brought the man in. He was about the same age as the patient, standing at about 175 cm, with a refined appearance. In his forties, he still maintained a good appearance, dressed neatly in a suit with a black coat, looking anxious.
When he entered and saw the patient lying on the operating table, his eyes turned red.
The doctor explained the situation and asked him to sign the agreement. The man glanced at the agreement and asked the Dean, "Dean, what's the success rate of the surgery?"
The Dean looked at Gu Qin. If she were involved, the success rate would certainly be one hundred percent. But since Gu Qin didn't speak, he said, "The surgery has a fifty percent success rate."
The man frowned, "Fifty percent? No, I need to transfer her to another hospital. I want to transfer her to San Hospital, where there are foreign main surgeons, and the success rate is at least seventy to eighty percent."
The Dean was stunned, "Sir, please calm down. We understand your concern for the patient, but given her condition, even delaying a few minutes could be fatal. Transferring her now would actually harm her."
"Why should I believe you!" The man suddenly erupted, his refined face showing a hint of ferocity. "The patient isn't your relative. With only a fifty percent chance, what if it fails? If it fails, my daughter will lose her mother. I demand that she be transferred!"
The Dean became anxious, "What's wrong with you? We've already told you that transferring her now is impossible. If you move her, she might die before reaching the hospital."
The man tugged at his tie, "No wonder there are so many medical disputes nowadays. It's because of doctors like you, who lack a sense of social responsibility. You only care about making money. Fifty percent is not enough..."
His eyes began to water, "What if it fails? What if it fails?"
Gu Qin had opened her Heavenly Eye as soon as the man entered and saw what was happening. She knew it was going to be like this. She smirked, "Transferring her now gives her less than a one percent chance of survival. Are you really so unwilling to see your wife live? Or do you secretly wish for her to die?"
The man's face changed dramatically, glaring at Gu Qin, "You, how dare you say such things."