The scene instantly erupted into chaos. Many people turned to Max Mo, shouting nonstop: "Mr. Mo, help us! We're all from the same country! You can't just leave us to die!"
"Mr. Mo, Mr. Mo, we have business ties! If you're leaving, take us with you! We don't want to stay here as hostages!"
"Mr. Mo, I'm willing to give you my entire family's business—just please take me with you!"
"I knew your father for years—can't you take me with you for his sake?"
"Max Mo, you represent the Mo Family! You can't just abandon us, or you'll be condemned back home!"
......
Among the crowd, some begged, some threatened, and some tried to leverage their seniority.
In short, the atmosphere suddenly became lively and chaotic.
Viper burst out laughing, clearly enjoying the chaos, while Max Mo remained silent.
Viper tapped on the car roof and said, "Alright, only three of you can leave with him. You decide who."
As soon as Viper finished speaking, everyone was silent for a moment, then began shouting Max Mo's name even more eagerly.
Cecilia Gu heard the noise and sneered, "That Viper really knows how to play. He's deliberately making the Mo Family look heartless. There are so many people here today—we can't possibly take everyone with us. If we leave even one person behind, the Mo Family's reputation will be ruined for good."
"It's even worse than that!" Sophie Mo added. "Viper is basically putting my brother and the whole Mo Family on the grill!"
Cecilia Gu immediately urged Max Mo, anxious, "Zixin, don't fall for it!"
Max Mo gave Cecilia Gu a reassuring look, then smiled and said to Viper, "Actually, we don't have to leave at all."
After he finished speaking, Max Mo raised his hand. The person who had been holding down the strong man immediately let go and melted back into the darkness.
"Just watching the drama unfold here is pretty entertaining," Max Mo said, raising his hand again. The armed men behind him stepped forward a few paces, hinting at a standoff.
If Viper dares to harm any of the hostages, the Mo Family won't hesitate to open fire.
The two sides were standing dangerously close.
No matter who started shooting, their own people would end up caught in the crossfire.