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In order to plead for Mo Ming, Castrated Man received a loud slap across the face. Seeing that Pockmarked Face was angry, he wisely shut his mouth and stepped aside, looking a bit aggrieved as he covered his face and glanced at Mo Ming, thinking, "Brother, I've done my best. You saw that I tried to help you. I hope you won't forget to recommend me after you get out."
With Castrated Man setting an example, Pickpocket and the others secretly felt relieved that they hadn't rushed in to plead for him; otherwise, they would have also ended up with a slap on their faces. At this moment, they could only look at Mo Ming with sympathy, thinking that the filming project was probably going down the drain.
"Kid, I don't know how you bribed these traitorous scum, but in front of me, they're useless. If you want to live, you'd better obediently give me the password to the Gold Card. Otherwise, you'll regret it. I'll make sure you can't live or die!" Pockmarked Face revealed a cold smile.
Li Xiulan's eyes flashed with a hint of fear as she instinctively moved closer to Mo Ming, as if only by doing so could she feel safe.
In this situation, Mo Ming felt somewhat helpless. If he were alone facing Pockmarked Face's disgusting demeanor, he would have already made a move and wouldn't bother wasting words with him. But now that he had to protect Li Xiulan, a weak woman, engaging in a fight would put her at risk. He couldn't just force things.
"The more critical the situation is, the less one should panic." This was a piece of wisdom his teacher had imparted during their first lesson, and Mo Ming had always kept it in mind, maintaining a calm mind.
Mo Ming didn't rush to answer Pockmarked Face's threats but instead assessed the surroundings: there was only one main exit. It was clearly impossible to escape forcefully, and Li Xiulan wouldn't be able to run fast enough; she would easily be caught.
There is always a way out; Mo Ming quickly devised a plan based on the environment around him. As long as Li Xiulan could cooperate with him, he would be confident in executing it.
Noticing that Mo Ming was ignoring his threats, Pockmarked Face couldn't help but feel angry and said, "Damn it! This kid really wants to die. Brothers, go up and give him a good beating first; once he's subdued, we'll ask him again."
"Hey hey, boss! We've been waiting for you to say that! I've been annoyed by this kid's arrogance for a long time!" One of the group members, looking like a "country non-mainstream," cracked his knuckles and swaggered over.
Since Pockmarked Face had spoken up, the gang members approached Mo Ming and Li Xiulan with intentions to attack. This made Li Xiulan even more anxious; she pressed closer to Mo Ming and murmured, "What should we do? They seem like they're about to make a move."
Mo Ming smiled slightly at her and then extended his hand toward Pockmarked Face, saying, "Boss, please don't get angry just yet. I was just thinking of a way out; it's not that I meant to ignore you. How about we both take a step back? Let me suggest something for you to consider."
"Can you stop talking nonsense? You're dragging this out like a woman! Just say it directly."
"My wife knows the password. You just need to give her the Gold Card and let her go to the bank to withdraw money. I'll stay here as collateral; with me in your hands, she won't pull any tricks. If you're worried, you can send one of your lackeys with her. Once your guy gets the money, you can let me go afterward."
Mo Ming referred to Li Xiulan as his wife simply to avoid raising suspicion from Pockmarked Face; after all, not everyone would be willing to spend so much money for someone completely unrelated to them.
This was the decisive factor for whether Mo Ming's plan would succeed or fail. If Li Xiulan showed even the slightest sign of weakness that Pockmarked Face could detect, then Mo Ming would have no choice but to resort to another method—one that involved fighting back directly.
Fortunately, Li Xiulan was clever enough. When she heard that she was Mo Ming's wife, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. Although she did not understand Mo Ming's intention in saying that, she believed he had his reasons.
Therefore, Li Xiulan acted well, tears streaming down her face as she cried, "Husband, it's too dangerous for you to stay here. Why don't you go out to get the money? I'll stay here as a hostage. I believe you will come back to save me."
"I'm the man; if anyone is going to be a hostage, it should be me. As long as you honestly go get the money for them, I won't be in danger," Mo Ming said, looking at Pockmarked Face and asking, "Boss, do you think I'm right? If you agree, let's do it this way. Don't worry; with my dad's financial strength, losing a little money isn't a big deal. The key is not to let his daughter-in-law suffer."
Li Xiulan knew that Mo Ming was trying to deceive Pockmarked Face, but her cheeks involuntarily flushed. This dignified woman actually had such a bashful side; it was quite endearing.
Pockmarked Face still had some concerns. At that moment, Castrated Man mustered his courage and whispered something in Pockmarked Face's ear. Mo Ming didn't know what Castrated Man said, but he saw Pockmarked Face nodding repeatedly as if he agreed.
"So your dad is the boss of an Adult Film Company? No wonder he's so rich. Alright, let's both take a step back. You stay here as a hostage while your wife goes to get the money."
After saying that, Pockmarked Face reached out his hand to Castrated Man. For a moment, Castrated Man didn't understand what Pockmarked Face meant and scratched his head, asking, "Boss, what do you mean?"
Idiot! What a brainless guy! Pockmarked Face was somewhat annoyed and slapped Castrated Man on the head hard, scolding him, "You dumbass! I want the Gold Card!"
"Yes, yes, yes, Boss. This is that kid's Gold Card."
Castrated Man quickly fished out the Gold Card from his pocket and respectfully handed it over. Pockmarked Face took the Gold Card and toyed with it for a moment before stepping toward Pickpocket with a smile on his face. Pickpocket felt nervous as he didn't understand what Pockmarked Face was planning.
"Boss, what are you going to do?"
"Out of all these people, I've always thought you were the smartest. Later on, take this card and follow that woman to get the money," Pockmarked Face said with a sinister grin. "After you get it, come back immediately. If you dare to keep this money for yourself, you'll find yourself in deep trouble. Do you understand what I mean?"
Pickpocket nodded repeatedly and said, "Don't worry, Boss. Even if I had several guts, I wouldn't dare to steal everyone's hard-earned money. After I get the money, I'll come back right away."
"That's good. Don't keep me waiting; go quickly and return fast. If anything happens, call me immediately. If that woman tries any tricks, just kill her—make sure she doesn't call the police," Pockmarked Face said seriously while patting Pickpocket's shoulder.
"I won't let this woman call the police; don't worry about that, Boss."
Pickpocket took the Gold Card and pulled out a switchblade from his pocket as he walked toward Li Xiulan. Seeing this action from Pickpocket made Li Xiulan think he intended to harm her; she stepped back in fear.
"What do you want to do?"
Mo Ming smiled and explained, "He just wants to help you untie the ropes, no need to be nervous. When you go with him to get the money later, make sure not to call the police. My life is still in their hands."
This statement was made solely to confuse Pockmarked Face and the others, making them believe that she was genuinely scared. This would alleviate their suspicions and facilitate Mo Ming's plan, as every step was under his control.
"Just be careful. I will get the money to them as soon as possible. Honey, you need to be careful; I don't want anything to happen to you."
Li Xiulan had no idea about the password and was still unclear about Mo Ming's intentions. She only said this for the sake of acting, but when she mentioned "honey," she almost slipped up. Fortunately, Pockmarked Face did not become suspicious.
"As long as you honestly get the money for us, he won't be harmed."
Pickpocket said as he pushed Li Xiulan toward the front door.
Li Xiulan still felt uneasy; after walking a few steps, she turned back to look at Mo Ming, whose smile never faded.
Why does he always have a smile on his face?
Li Xiulan was puzzled. A boy of only about twenty years old faced such a threatening situation without a trace of fear. How strong must his heart be to remain so composed?
Just as Pickpocket opened the door, Li Xiulan turned back and noticed that Mo Ming had moved strangely fast. Before the group could react, he was already charging toward them.
"Pickpocket, hurry and stop that kid!"
Pockmarked Face shouted while leading his lackeys in pursuit. Mo Ming's movement was too quick and sudden; everyone was momentarily stunned by what had just happened.
Hearing Pockmarked Face's shout, Pickpocket finally reacted and tried to grab Li Xiulan to threaten Mo Ming. However, Mo Ming had already reached Pickpocket and raised his fist to strike at his throat.
Mo Ming's punch was incredibly fast, almost like a gust of wind. Pickpocket had no time to react and could only instinctively widen his eyes as the shadow of the fist grew smaller in his vision until it struck his throat with great force. His expression twisted in pain as a sweet taste surged into his mouth and spilled out immediately.
"Ah..."
Pickpocket did not struggle much and fell directly to the ground, his eyes wide open in disbelief, surrounded by the breath of death.
The entire incident happened in the blink of an eye, and until the last moment, Pickpocket had no idea how it occurred.
Seeing Pickpocket dead, Li Xiulan felt a bit scared, trembling all over and unable to say anything. Mo Ming did not hesitate to push her out of the warehouse and randomly closed the big door.
“Mo Ming, what are you doing! Hurry up and come out, let’s leave together! You need to come out quickly, or it will be too late!”
When Li Xiulan finally reacted, she desperately pounded on the iron door. The sound of her frantic banging echoed throughout the warehouse, and from her voice, it was clear she was crying. Perhaps worried about Mo Ming's safety, she refused to leave.
“You don’t need to worry about my safety. If you don’t want anything to happen to me, hurry up and find a place to call the police. Trust me, I can ensure my own safety.”
Mo Ming remained calm, looking at the furious expressions of Pockmarked Face and others, a sinister smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he shouted, “Hurry up! What are you still doing there!”
“Then, you must be careful. I will find someone to come back and save you as soon as possible…” After hesitating for a moment, Li Xiulan ultimately chose to trust Mo Ming. After saying this, she immediately ran away.
“Hmph, I didn’t expect you to have such guts. After messing with me, you still dare to stay behind. You really don’t know how to die. I will make you pay for what you’ve done today!”
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