Lin Chuan decided to put that incident behind him.

But just as he was pondering over that matter, suddenly, a white Jinbei van immediately dashed into his line of sight. That white Jinbei van was recklessly speeding along the non-motorized lane, forcing the other non-motorized vehicle owners to make way by moving to the side.

"Damn it." Old Liu was getting pissed off.

Handling a Lin Chuan was annoying enough, but he never expected there to be so many people who don't follow the rules in this world. He decided to pull the van over and give the driver a good lesson.

"Captain, look!" a traffic policeman hastily said.

"Stop it!" roared Old Liu.

"Yes, sir!" Following that, several traffic policemen immediately rushed forward.

Just as the policemen were approaching, the Jinbei van didn't even stop, directly charging towards them.

"Oh my God!" The quick-reacting policemen swiftly dodged the van's charge.

Lin Chuan personally witnessed the traffic policemen rushing towards him, but at this moment, life was at stake. He had no time to stop, not even for a second, as any delay could be life-threatening. Although his driving could endanger the lives of several traffic policemen, in Lin Chuan's eyes, no one's life was more important than Tang Yumeng's.

The traffic policemen simply couldn't intercept Lin Chuan, only able to helplessly watch his van driving away.

Enraged, Traffic Police Old Liu berated: "Bastard, what are you dawdling for, chase after him!"

After saying that, Traffic Police Old Liu quickly mounted his patrol motorcycle, turned on the siren and lights, and chased after the Jinbei van. Old Liu was infuriated and puzzled—what had gotten into Jiangbei City's traffic manners recently? Encountering two dangerous driving incidents in one day? This was outrageous. Clearly, it indicated a decline in Jiangbei City's traffic culture. Old Liu harbored a responsibility for public welfare, so he immediately led two policemen in an '品'- formation to give chase.

"The car with the license plate number... immediately pull over to the right for an inspection, please cooperate with us!" Old Liu bellowed as he drove.

However, the Jinbei van in front continued to speed recklessly in the non-motorized lane

After exiting the intersection of Huai Mountain South Road, it rushed wildly towards the west of Huai Mountain South Road.

Due to their higher maneuverability, motorcycles have an advantage. Seeing that the other party was unwilling to pull over or to be inspected, Old Liu clenched his teeth and decisively led the policemen through a shortcut to outflank them. Before long, he managed to get in front of the Jinbei van, and riding against the traffic on the non-motorized lane, he charged directly towards Lin Chuan's Jinbei van.

From afar, Lin Chuan saw the beams of motorcycle lights shining towards him, his eyes narrowing, his expression growing grave.

"Stop the car immediately for an inspection!" Old Liu stopped his motorcycle and then walked toward him.

The speed of the Jinbei van not only didn't decrease but actually increased significantly.

As the Jinbei van drew closer, Traffic Police Old Liu immediately recognized the driver's face, his eyes widening in disbelief: "Is... is that him?!"

Yes, the person driving the Jinbei van brazenly and arrogantly was none other than Lin Chuan, who almost came to blows with the traffic police that morning. Flames of anger instantly surged in Old Liu's belly. He roared: "Son of a bitch, you're so arrogant, stop the van!"

"Captain Liu, this guy isn't slowing down!" a fellow traffic policeman urgently shouted.

"Stop him!" bellowed Old Liu.

A traffic policeman, quick on his feet, dashed forward, grabbed Old Liu's arm, and flung him to the side.

Boom...

Following that, the Jinbei van collided with the three motorcycles that had stopped in the wrong direction on the non-motorized lane. The motorcycles were sent flying, the hood of Lin Chuan's Jinbei van was immediately pried open, and the front bumper instantly cracked open with a large gash. However, Lin Chuan did not stop; instead, he accelerated and fled the scene.

"Damn it!" Old Liu fell face-first, spitting out sandy saliva as he cursed vehemently: "Is this son of a bitch really not afraid to die?"

"Captain Liu, what should we do now?" asked a young traffic policeman anxiously.

"Keep chasing!" yelled Old Liu.

Afterwards, the three officers quickly picked up their motorcycles and then mounted them, rapidly pursing the van. Although the motorcycles were knocked away, they were not seriously damaged. The three motorcycles continued the chase after Lin Chuan's Jinbei van.

......

In the Western City District, Drum Tower.

The fire was severe, and it was clear that the two fire engines on the scene were not sufficient. The fire engines kept spraying water frantically at the Drum Tower.

Down below, Chen Zhonghua and others from the district committee looked on with solemn expressions.

The chief of Jiangbei City Fire Department's Western City District fire brigade also had a sober look, standing next to Chen Zhonghua as he said gravely: "Secretary Chen, the situation is alarming. The Drum Tower is made entirely of wood, and the fire spreads quickly. Relying on just two fire engines is simply not enough."

"Then what are you waiting for? Call all the fire engines from other areas over here," Chen Zhonghua said urgently.

"But..." the battalion chief said helplessly, "It's rush hour now, and the roads are congested. Even if the fire engines get here, the Drum Tower... might be mostly burnt down by then."

"What about the aerial ladder?" Chen Zhonghua asked anxiously.

"The aerial ladder truck is at the headquarters." The battalion chief gave a bitter smile.

Chen Zhonghua felt somewhat helpless. The situation on site was very urgent. The five-story Drum Tower was made of wood, so once the fire started, it was incredibly difficult to extinguish. But now, Secretary Tang and his people were trapped up there; not only that, but there were also more than ten tourists. If they couldn't rescue them quickly, his own position might not be secure.

"Quick, have the headquarters send a firefighting helicopter!" Chen Zhonghua said urgently.

"Yes, yes!" The battalion chief's eyes lit up, and he turned to make the call.

But after making the call, the battalion chief came back looking dejected. Chen Zhonghua quickly asked, "What happened?"

"Both fire helicopters have already been dispatched." The battalion chief said helplessly: "This afternoon they were sent for a forest fire drill, and now they're still on the drill site fifty kilometers away. Most importantly, night is approaching, and both fire helicopters aren't equipped for night flight."

"Damn it!" Chen Zhonghua was visibly anxious.

"It seems we have no choice but to risk our lives to save people!" The battalion chief gritted his teeth.

"How are we going to do that?" Chen Zhonghua asked quickly.

"Let the warriors wrap themselves in wet blankets and rush in," the battalion chief said.

"No, that's a death sentence!" Chen Zhonghua shook his head and said: "Secretary Tang's life is valuable, but so are the lives of the warriors. We absolutely cannot allow them to make such a needless sacrifice."

"But if we don't do this, there's no other way," the battalion chief urgently said.

Chen Zhonghua knew that today's fire was definitely not a simple accident. He could tell from that suspicious phone call. Even though Song Ming hadn't explicitly said so, he could understand clearly. He knew in his heart that this fire was just a microcosm of a political struggle. The person behind this fire had to be Song Ming. Tang Yumeng's abrupt appointment in Jiangbei City, becoming the top official, greatly annoyed Song Ming. Coupled with the conflicts between them from before, Song Ming's grudge and intention to get rid of Tang Yumeng had deepened.

Therefore, Chen Zhonghua was somewhat hesitant, caught in the dilemma of whether to save her or not.

If he saved her, it would mean he spoiled Song Ming's plan; but if he didn't, he might not be able to hold on to his official cap. With more than ten tourists in danger, that alone would be trouble enough, but if Tang Yumeng were added to the equation, it would be even more shocking.

"Secretary Chen, make a decision!" The battalion chief urged: "If we keep hesitating, this building is going to collapse!"

Creak...

Suddenly, a Jinbei van quickly arrived at the scene. Before the vehicle even came to a complete stop, a figure jumped out and ran towards the fire. However, he was soon intercepted by the police from Western City District police station.

At the same time, three police cars from the traffic police brigade also arrived at the scene quickly.

Traffic officer Old Liu hurriedly approached. The battalion chief exclaimed: "Old Liu, how come you're here?"

"That kid!" Old Liu was furious, "Son of a bitch, he's suspected of reckless driving, it's outrageous, he nearly killed me."

Old Liu, who usually had a good temper, was now livid with anger, his belly full of fire.

"Him?" The battalion chief was curious.

"This kid!" Old Liu walked over menacingly.

Lin Chuan, having shaken off the police's restraint, charged forward and shouted, "Is Secretary Tang trapped up there?"

"Yes, that's right!" the battalion chief quickly nodded.

"Prepare a coil of steel wire rope for me," Lin Chuan bellowed.

"Huh?" The battalion chief was stunned, quickly asking, "What... What are you going to do?"

"No time for questions, just prepare it," Lin Chuan demanded through gritted teeth, "I'm going to rescue them."

The battalion chief hesitated for a moment then immediately told one of the firefighters: "Go, get that coil of steel wire rope from the truck."

After that, the battalion chief asked with uncertainty: "Do you... need anything else?"

"No need." Lin Chuan shook his head.

His face was grave, and his eyes were filled with extreme urgency. As soon as he arrived at the scene, he had quickly assessed the situation. The entire Drum Tower stood lonely at the center of the square, making it nearly impossible to rely on any surrounding buildings to reach the top. Therefore, the only option was to climb up with his bare hands, with the most dangerous parts being the third and fourth floors where the fire was raging and thick smoke was pouring out.

To reach the fifth floor, one would have to go through the third and fourth floors, which was extremely hazardous.

Most crucially, the wooden structure of the third and fourth floors, after burning for a long time, had become very unstable. The entire Drum Tower could collapse at any moment. Therefore, Lin Chuan had to act fast; he had to rescue Tang Yumeng and the others before the third and fourth floors burned through.

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