If it were truly just about money, they would be demanding cash at this point, but they weren't doing that, and they didn't seem to care about human life.
She had confirmed the thought in her mind.
It seemed that the two had accidentally revealed their identity in the carriage and had to improvise, disguising themselves as pickpockets.
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After both parties reached an agreement, the situation became tense.
Ten minutes had passed since then, and the high-speed train reached an intermediate station. It was supposed to stop for five minutes, but given the circumstances, the schedule was bound to be adjusted.
Outside the station, a significant number of armed personnel had already gathered.
Tang Shu remained by the side of the injured person throughout, ensuring she wouldn't exacerbate her wound due to excessive agitation.
The woman, worried about her only child in the hands of the kidnappers, caused Tang Shu to administer more injections than usual.