Chapter 65: Molotov Cocktails
Standing guard outside at night was exhausting and freezing cold.If given a choice, no one wanted to go—wasn't it much nicer to just sleep inside the room?
"We can't sleep either, so we'll take your shifts for you."Zhang Ying laughed,"If you send us anything good next time, you better save some for me."
"Deal, deal! Then it's up to you guys!"Zhou Xinhong, Li Dong, and the others, fearing Zhang Ying and his group might go back on their word, immediately dashed back to their rooms!
Zhang Ying and his companions exchanged glances, then left the lobby together, heading toward the guard post.
"Huh, why is it you guys? Didn't you already stand guard during the day?"The guards at the post looked puzzled when they saw Zhang Ying and the others.
"Zhou Xinhong and the others were slacking off, so I'm covering for them. You all should go back and rest."Zhang Ying smiled broadly.
The guards inside didn't think much of it, finished their handover, then turned and headed back to the hotel.
After they left, only the four of them remained inside the guard post.
"Zhang Ying, are we really going to betray Boss Su?"Someone whispered.
"What, are you scared?"Zhang Ying leaned against the wall and glanced sideways at the person.
"I'm a little scared. We've all seen Boss Su's methods. What if Brother Biao's team fails…"
"There's no 'what if'!"Zhang Ying snapped impatiently,"At this point, there's no turning back! And don't call him Boss Su anymore, got it?"
The other three fell silent and sat down, starting to rest.
Time passed second by second, the night growing ever darker.
The only sounds were the heavy rain pouring down, with nothing else in the world.
Just as the four of them were starting to doze off, suddenly several calls of night owls came from outside.
The four instantly perked up and looked out.
Sure enough, through the heavy rain, several figures were faintly visible.
As planned, Zhang Ying took out a flashlight and flashed it a few times.
The people across received the signal and quickly crept toward the guard post.
As they approached, Zhang Ying recognized the leader—none other than A Biao.
He hurriedly opened the guard post door, welcoming A Biao inside, bowing respectfully,"Brother Biao, long time no see!"
A Biao nodded faintly in response.
"How's the situation inside the hotel?"
"Don't worry, Brother Biao. Su Chen and the others didn't suspect a thing. Once we get inside, we'll definitely capture him!"
Hearing Zhang Ying's words, A Biao smiled with satisfaction, then turned to Gao Qisheng beside him,"Brother Sheng, shall we make our move?"
Gao Qisheng adjusted his glasses and nodded,"Alright!"
The group set off again, braving the torrential rain as they crept toward the hotel.
Zhang Ying and his three companions suppressed their excitement and followed behind.
To capture Su Chen tonight, Gao Qiqiang had sent over forty men.
They quickly approached the hotel lobby.
Under Su Chen's orders, the survivors had made simple modifications to the hotel.
The side doors and windows were all blocked; the only way in was through the main entrance.
By now, most survivors had returned to their rooms to rest, with only a few night lights still on.
Seeing how easily they entered the lobby, both Gao Qisheng and A Biao couldn't help but smile.
Their plan was to split into two teams—one to deal with the survivors, the other to head straight to the backyard and capture Su Chen and the Nomadison.
With the lobby empty, they saved themselves some trouble.
Gao Qisheng and A Biao exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously.
Led by Zhang Ying, they headed for the hotel backyard.
But as they passed through the lobby, a harsh alarm suddenly blared out.
"Beep…"
Despite the pouring rain outside, the alarm sounded extremely piercing in the dark night.
"What's going on, Zhang Ying?" A Biao growled.
"This is the alarm system Su Chen installed. If something's wrong, pressing the button sets off the alarm... but who triggered it?"
Zhang Ying looked confused too.
Logically, the people outside should have reported any abnormalities first.
Then, those inside the hotel would press the button to alert everyone.
But neither Zhang Ying's group nor the lobby guards triggered it—so who did?
"Doesn't matter now!"
Gao Qisheng said urgently,"The main task is capturing Su Chen!"
"Right, Brother Sheng's right!"
A Biao snapped back to attention.
No matter who set off the alarm, since they were already inside, their goal was to capture Su Chen at once!
Without hesitation, the group quickened their pace, heading toward the back of the hotel.
Meanwhile, many survivors were awakened by the alarm, pushing open their doors and rushing out.
Seeing the aggressive group led by A Biao, they were shocked!
"This doesn't concern you! If you don't want to die, get back inside!"
A Biao brandished his long knife threateningly.
Some sensing danger quickly retreated, closing their doors tight.
But Zhou Xinhong, Li Dong, and a few others still showed some courage.
They shouted and brandished weapons, trying to resist!
However, A Biao's side vastly outnumbered them.
Zhou Xinhong and Li Dong were overwhelmed and forced back to the stairwell, retreating to the second floor.
A Biao made no attempt to pursue, continuing toward the hotel backyard.
Capturing Su Chen and Nomadison was their top priority!
Soon, Gao Qisheng and A Biao led their men to a long corridor.
At the end of the corridor was a door.
Opening it would lead them to the backyard where Nomadison was parked!
"Brothers, hurry up!"
Just as they were about to reach the door, it suddenly swung open from the outside.
A Biao, at the front, froze briefly, instinctively stopping.
Su Chen's figure appeared before them.
Before they could react, Su Chen suddenly threw several bottles.
The bottles traced beautiful arcs through the air, shattering among the group.
The liquid inside splattered everywhere, and with a whoosh, flames quickly spread around!
Damn it!
That bastard Su Chen actually threw Molotov cocktails!
A Biao snapped back, dodging flames while charging forward!
Su Chen sneered at him and slammed the door shut again!
"Retreat! Fall back!"
A Biao shouted urgently.
But at that moment, the back door was also blocked.
In an instant, A Biao and his men found themselves trapped like fish in a barrel!
The glass bottles contained flammable liquids like gasoline and alcohol.
Once shattered, the fire rapidly spread.
In the blink of an eye, the entire corridor was engulfed in flames.
The corridor wasn't very wide, and nearly fifty people packed inside were jammed tight.
Facing the roaring fire, Gao Qisheng and the others desperately tried to retreat.
But despite their efforts, the flames rapidly closed in.
The people at the front were set ablaze, rolling frantically on the ground!