The old wall, long in disrepair, was mottled and heavy. Large flakes of paint flaked off the wall with the harsh sound of the electric drill.
The police had already started to act, preparing to make a hole in the door to call out inside, ensuring the hostage's safety.
Everyone was temporarily isolated outside the police line, waiting for the next move by the officers.
Only Zhang Shuai and Lin Zhou insisted on staying at the door despite persuasion.
"I'm the only one who knows the situation inside. Those two are ruthless. If she's left inside alone, they definitely won't spare her..."
"Officer, once you break the door, let me go in. I know those two. I'll negotiate a deal and get Tian Xin out."
Zhang Shuai squeezed past Lin Zhou, jumping in to finish his sentence, shutting him up, also expressing his own stance.
