Chapter 872: Chapter 872: Hostage Rescue
"Surprised?"
The leader of the kidnappers was indeed surprised. How could the young lady be disguised as a man and become a negotiator for the other side, with that voice?
But the face was indeed that of the young lady. Once she reverted to her voice, it was also the young lady’s voice, along with that cold face and an aura that kept people at a distance.
It was unmistakably the young lady.
Li Feng looked at the leader of the kidnappers: "Hmm, do you know why I came in person?"
The leader of the kidnappers shook his head.
"It’s because you incompetent fools can’t even handle a simple task. I asked you to capture the hostages, so why are there still people who escaped?"
"Hmm?"
The leader of the kidnappers looked bewildered.
"The third room on the east side of the third floor, during the explosion, someone extended a national flag out of the window. Don’t tell me it was thrown out by you?"
The leader of the kidnappers turned to look at his subordinate beside him. Immediately, two of the kidnappers left after a knowing glance.
Li Feng walked calmly to the hotel’s lounge and sat on the sofa, exuding an air of nobility with every move.
The leader of the kidnappers stood beside him, not noticing anything unusual and not daring to look directly at the young lady.
A moment later.
The kidnappers who had left earlier dragged out two people, a large one and a small one, from the elevator. The leader of the kidnappers turned his head to look at this brother-sister duo.
"It’s people from Yan Country!"
The leader of the kidnappers looked a bit infuriated and ashamed. It turned out that there really were some who slipped through the net. He looked again at the young lady sitting on the sofa, without a bit of doubt remaining.
"Young Lady, I’ve failed to accomplish the task effectively, please punish me."
"Have people check each room again. I don’t want this kind of thing to happen again. Also, my personal arrival here is part of the plan."
"I have already kidnapped the negotiator they sent and disguised myself as them. Now everything is in my control."
The leader of the kidnappers, upon hearing Li Feng say this, was also enlightened: "As expected, the Young Lady is brilliant."
"Hmm, later I will contact the outside and have them pay part of the ransom first. Once the ransom is in, we will release some of the hostages."
The leader of the kidnappers didn’t suspect anything, nodding repeatedly.
"Go and bring out all the Yan Country hostages in the hotel. Once the money arrives, be ready to release them."
The kidnapper was stunned for a moment.
"Young Lady, releasing those from Yan Country, aren’t you the one who dislikes these Yan Country people the most?"
The leader of the kidnappers looked at Li Feng.
Li Feng snorted: "I said to let them leave this hotel, but I didn’t say just to let them off. Outside the hotel, I have other arrangements, and by then these people will be rescued by our people."
Li Feng finished speaking and glared at him: "This is not for you to know."
"Go get a notebook."
"Yes."
The leader of the kidnappers did not dare to ask more questions, immediately calling for his subordinate to bring a box and enter a transfer program.
Li Feng then used the kidnapper’s satellite phone to dial a number using a man’s voice.
Under the kidnappers’ gaze, Li Feng feigned negotiation and provided a bank account for the transfer.
A moment later.
Five billion Federation Coins were directly transferred into the account.
"It’s here, five billion."
The kidnapper in front of the computer looked at the string of numbers and was thrilled, the leader of the kidnappers was also bright-eyed, getting five billion Federation Coins like this.
The Young Lady truly had a brilliant strategy.
"Transfer the money immediately."
Li Feng said.
"Yes, Young Lady." This kidnapper, being a tech wizard, swiftly distributed the five billion Federation Coins to numerous accounts worldwide via program, and continued transferring, making it untraceable.
"Prepare to release the hostages; this is the first step. The next transaction involves some of our family members imprisoned in various Southern Federation prisons, but currently, the attitude of these Southern Federation countries is not unified, so I need to go negotiate with the other side."
"Keep an eye on the hostages and wait for my call at any time."
"Yes, Young Lady."
The leader of the kidnappers was completely in awe, the five billion Federation Coins had left him with no other thoughts.
Li Feng again put on a disguise mask, becoming another person, and the kidnappers also pushed out all the Yan Country hostages.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am the negotiation specialist responsible for negotiations. You are very lucky, as you will be the first group to be released. Follow me out later and do not make any unnecessary moves, understood?"
Li Feng said these words in Yan Country language.
However, the leader of the kidnappers was not surprised because their Young Lady had been learning Yan Country culture, including the language.
Knowing they were being rescued, these people from Yan Country also breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Feng led the way out of the hotel, raising his hands, and shouted to the outside not to shoot. Director Smith saw Li Feng and had his men lower their guns, then watched Li Feng lead the group of Yan Country people out of the hotel.
Smith was truly amazed; this person was remarkable, rescuing so many hostages at once.
"Why are they all Yan Country hostages?"
"You can’t blame me for this, you know Yan Country has good relations with all parties, and the Issa family is not friendly to us. They treat our people as important bargaining chips and these Yan Country people as a gesture of some kind. They are numerous and insignificant whether in abundance or lack."
"The other side released these Yan Country people first and asked us to pay five billion Federation Coins as ransom before proceeding to the next step. I’ve made the best effort I can, Director Smith, part of the ransom must first be met."
"This is not something I can decide."
"Hmm, Director Smith, if you can’t decide, then find someone who can. The whole world is watching us now. If we cannot resolve this matter properly, it will be a significant blow to our nation’s prestige."
"Help me find someone, then I’ll negotiate with them."
Seeing Li Feng’s serious face, Smith nodded his head too: "Okay, I’ll get in touch for you."
Smith also saw a glimmer of hope in resolving the issue. At least there were good signs now. Although those released were from Yan Country, it was a good beginning at least.
The pressure on his shoulders was instantly eased significantly.
"Where will you take us?"
"Back to the country."
"Hmm? The charter plane is ready. You’ll leave immediately after arriving at the airport."
"What about the others in the hotel?"
"That’s not for you to worry about."
Meanwhile.
"What did you say? They’ve boarded the plane and have already flown back to their country!"
In Jin City, a few informed individuals were closely following the development. Initially, they were quite happy to see the Yan Country hostages released.
But then they heard these people had flown back directly, also taken aback.
So fast?
According to protocols, once released, they should have been questioned by local police, and wouldn’t return so quickly. Yet, while the news was still reporting, the people sent over had reported that they had already flown back.
"What exactly is going on."
"I don’t know for sure, but it should be related to those sent from Yan Country, as it was all arranged by the other side."
After hanging up the phone.
Several people waiting for news in the Li Family exchanged glances.
"Did Li Feng do it?"
"He probably did. But how? It’s been just over ten hours since he flew there, and not even half a day since his arrival."
"All in all, it hasn’t been over twenty hours." One person raised his wrist to check his watch.