In Luo Zheng's plan, taking the old man hostage was meant to draw the police over. The police couldn't easily approach the iron gate. To take a cop hostage, he had to get one to the gate to shorten the distance. The only way was to use hardcover books. Luo Zheng's calculations were very precise. Ordinary books had no effect when hitting the ankle bone, but hardcovers were different; a two or three-pound book, when struck with all his strength, hit like a brick. Coupled with the suddenness of the attack, the police leader was caught off guard, leaning forward and slamming into the iron gate.
In that rare moment, as quick as lightning, Luo Zheng swiftly grabbed the police leader's throat, releasing his grip on the old man, freeing his hands. He quickly disarmed the cop of his service pistol. With the gun in hand, Luo Zheng's confidence surged as he pressed the barrel to the officer's temple and coldly stared at the police, who were about to rush forward, and shouted, "Back off."
