The security guards downstairs were unable to get close due to the raging fire, only shouting at Jiang Shaolong to stop.
They were helpless, unable to think of a way to stop Jiang Shaolong.
Two patrol cars arrived swiftly, and one person jumped out, their expression anxious and panicked.
It was Tang Qingying.
Upon seeing the scene on the second-floor balcony, she hurriedly shouted, "Jiang Shaolong, I am Tang Qingying. Stop this instant. We can talk this out!"
"The fire is about to spread to the balcony. You'll be burned to death too!"
Jiang Shaolong stood up, glanced over, and continued his work, cursing, "Tang Qingying, you are just as despicable. What's so great about that Chen Fan that you fawn over him and treat me so coldly?"
Hearing this, Tang Qingying's body trembled with anger.
However, this was not the time to dwell on such matters. She shouted, "I'll have someone bring a fire ladder. Jiang Shaolong, come down first. You can ask for anything. On behalf of the Tang family, I will satisfy you!"
"Despicable woman, do you think I'll believe you?"
With great effort, Jiang Shaolong tore a large piece of Su Yingxue's clothing.
He continued to yell, "I no longer want to live. Let this despicable Su Yingxue burn to death with me, to be my burial, I'm not at a loss!"
Tang Qingying gritted her teeth and instructed the security captain, "This guy has gone mad. Move a ladder and set it up to the balcony. Rush up and rescue him as quickly as possible!"
The property manager and the security captain looked troubled.
"I will bear any responsibility!" Tang Qingying said sternly, "Even if Su Yingxue dies, it's better than doing nothing!"
Seeing Tang Qingying's resolve, the security manager immediately made arrangements.
At this moment, a hand grabbed Jiang Shaolong's ankle.
About to tear Su Yingxue's clothes completely off, Jiang Shaolong let out a triumphant cackle and suddenly turned around.
"Can't move... Sister Xue!"
With a weak voice, Wang Dongdong, who was lying on the ground, extended his other hand and grabbed Jiang Shaolong's other ankle.
Jiang Shaolong glanced at Wang Dongdong, his anger erupting. He lifted his leg to shake him off, but Wang Dongdong held on with all his might, and he couldn't dislodge him.
He became furious.
Wang Dongdong was extremely weak and could barely crawl, yet he still tried to stop him.
He shook his leg a few more times but still couldn't break free.
"You're looking for death!"
Pointing his gun at Wang Dongdong, Jiang Shaolong was about to shoot him.
"No!"
But at this moment, Su Yingxue, who was tied to the railing, suddenly twisted her body and crashed into him.
Caught off guard and with his legs tripped, Jiang Shaolong fell to the ground.
The gun also dropped to the side.
"Despicable woman, I'll send you both on your way now!"
Jiang Shaolong roared, freeing one foot from Wang Dongdong's grasp and began fiercely kicking Wang Dongdong's face.
Wang Dongdong's face was a bloody mess, his eyes swollen beyond recognition, yet he still refused to let go.
It was as if, after being so terrified that he wet himself, a profound and inexplicable change had occurred within him.
At this moment, his vision was blurry, the entire world was spinning, and darkness was encroaching.
But he still used his last ounce of strength to hold onto Jiang Shaolong's leg, refusing to let go.
After a few kicks, it had no effect. Jiang Shaolong's malice grew. He sat up, took out his knife, and lunged towards Wang Dongdong's hand.
"No... don't..."
Su Yingxue struggled desperately but was powerless to stop him.
With a *thump*, a knife pierced Wang Dongdong's wrist.
Wang Dongdong still did not let go.
He stabbed several more times, hitting Wang Dongdong's wrist bone, nearly getting the fruit knife stuck.
Veins bulged on Jiang Shaolong's forehead. He used the knife to cut at the fingers gripping his ankle.
Wang Dongdong seemed to feel no pain, letting the blade slice through his fingers, yet he still did not release his grip.
"No, don't do it, stop, Jiang Shaolong, stop..."
Su Yingxue cried out, tears streaming down her face.
The blade scraped against bone, emitting a bone-chilling sound.
Blood poured out, and under the scorching heat of the fire, the scent of blood rapidly evaporated.
Finally, a segment of bone detached from Wang Dongdong's hand.
It was Wang Dongdong's right index finger. After it was severed, the force gripping Jiang Shaolong's ankle greatly diminished.
Jiang Shaolong yanked Wang Dongdong's hand and finally pulled it free.
Wang Dongdong slumped to the ground, silent.
Picking up the gun, Jiang Shaolong was about to shoot Wang Dongdong when he heard a clanking sound.
Suspiciously, he went to the side of the balcony and saw a fire ladder propped against the edge of the balcony. A security guard, enduring the scorching heat, was climbing up.
"Be careful!"
Tang Qingying and the others below shouted warnings.
Holding the gun, he aimed it at the climbing security guard.
The security guard, who had been watching the balcony above, saw this and immediately jumped off the fire ladder.
Jiang Shaolong shifted the muzzle of his gun towards Tang Qingying in the distance and shouted, "Tang Qingying, you're playing these tricks! I'll kill you now!"
The property manager and the other security guards were startled and quickly moved to shield Tang Qingying.
Tang Qingying, however, remained calm but was anxious and frustrated by the failed rescue attempt.
The fire continued to spread. Although there was nothing flammable on the second-floor balcony, if this continued, it would eventually be consumed by explosions or expanding flames.
"Wang Dongdong... Jiang Shaolong, I beg you, just kill me with one shot and stop hurting others!"
Su Yingxue pleaded through her tears.
"Killing you is too easy!"
Jiang Shaolong kicked over the fire ladder and turned back to tear at Su Yingxue's clothes, saying, "First I'll strip you naked for those stinking security guards downstairs to see, and then let you burn to death, ha ha!"
Su Yingxue shook her head desperately.
Just then, the sharp, piercing sound of a siren wailed, and a car sped towards the ground floor.
Jiang Shaolong glanced over, his expression turning even more frenzied. He gritted his teeth and said, "Chen Fan, that good-for-nothing, is here!"
The car door opened, and Chen Fan leaped out.
His face was like eternal frost. Seeing the raging fire at the villa and Jiang Shaolong holding Su Yingxue hostage, an aura of immense, terrifying killing intent emanated from him.
Tang Qingying was about to step forward to explain the situation, but as she approached, she felt an overwhelming dread, a profound sense of fear welling up within her.
Chen Fan strode towards the base of the balcony.
"Chen Fan, stop right there!"
On the balcony, Jiang Shaolong held the gun to Su Yingxue's head and said, "Stop, or I'll blow your woman's head off!"
Chen Fan halted, his eyes blazing with murderous intent, fixed on Jiang Shaolong. "Jiang Shaolong, come at me!"
"Come at you? Do you think I'm stupid?"
Just one look from Chen Fan's icy gaze made Jiang Shaolong tremble. He felt like he was being stared at by a primordial beast, about to be torn to shreds.
This fear made his heart tremble, convincing him that his death was inevitable.
Normally, this fear would have sent him running with his pants full, but today, it filled him not only with terror but also with a strange excitement.
With the gun pressed to Su Yingxue's forehead, Jiang Shaolong said, "Chen Fan, I know you are very strong and terrifying, but right now, if I just move a finger, I can make Su Yingxue die before me!"
Chen Fan gritted his teeth and said, "Let her go, and I'll spare your life!"
"Ha ha!" Da Feng Novel Network
Jiang Shaolong burst into laughter and said, "Chen Fan, do you think I started this fire and still expect to live?"