The four plainclothes police officers who had been inside the house also walked out when they heard the commotion outside.
Hu Haidong saw the words written on the ground clearly and clenched his fist discreetly toward them, a gesture signaling them to be alert.
With years of experience behind them, the officers reacted immediately to the cue. Without anyone giving orders, they quickly dispersed, took up advantageous positions, and cut off all possible escape routes for the man.
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