Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Liu Xu looked at Sun Dong expressionlessly, without a trace of pity in his eyes, as if he was watching an insignificant drama.

"Opportunity? When I revealed my identity to you, I was giving you a chance. Unfortunately, you didn't know how to cherish it."

"As for forgiving you, that is God's duty. However, although I am not God, I can send you to see him. When you go back, remember to ask him whether he has forgiven you."

After saying that, Liu Xu no longer paid attention to Sun Dong, who was crying and begging for mercy, but turned his gaze to the employees who had different expressions and were worried in their hearts.

"Since no one volunteered, I will choose it myself."

Liu Xu's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he slowly swept across the crowd. Everyone held their breath involuntarily, fearing that they would become the unfortunate one chosen.

In 1984, Hong Kong Island was suffering from the severe impact of the negotiation turmoil between Britain and Xia Country. A large amount of capital was withdrawn or fled, causing the unemployment rate in Hong Kong Island to soar rapidly.

Once selected by the boss Liu Xu, he will undoubtedly face a difficult choice: if he takes action, he will step into the abyss of crime; if he remains indifferent, he may face the desperate situation of unemployment.

The bearded man on the far right, the short-haired lady in the middle, and the middle-aged man with deep eye bags, stop looking around, because we are talking about you.

You, and you..." Liu Xu pointed out the sixteen employees who had shown greed one by one, with an unquestionable firmness in his eyes: "It's you, do it."

After the selection was over, the employees who were not selected breathed a sigh of relief, while those who were selected looked at each other, their eyes revealing their hesitation and fear.

Seeing that everyone was slow to move, Liu Xu frowned slightly and explained;

"Don't worry about legal issues. I'm familiar with this. Boss Sun accidentally fell into the reservoir while inspecting the water plant. His death has nothing to do with you."

Seeing that everyone was still indifferent, Liu Xu urged with a hint of impatience in his tone: "Those who have not taken action within three minutes can pack up and leave."

"I'll start the timer now." As he said this, he stepped to the side, leaving the venue to the sixteen staff members he had selected.

As Liu Xu's voice sounded to confirm the timer, everyone looked at each other, as if they were looking for a companion, or waiting for someone to take the lead.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the air was filled with a suffocating sense of tension.

The sound of the ticking second hand was extremely clear in this silent space. Every tick struck the hearts of everyone present, causing their heartbeats to accelerate involuntarily.

The bearded man swallowed, his eyes wandering around and finally fixed on the short-haired woman, as if seeking some kind of tacit understanding or instructions.

The short-haired lady pursed her lips, clenched her hands, and her eyes showed both reluctance and struggle.

The middle-aged man with deep bags under his eyes looked even paler, with beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead. His body was trembling slightly, and it was obvious that he was going through a fierce struggle in his heart.

"Are we...really going to do this?" A trembling voice broke the silence. It was a younger employee in the team, and his voice was full of uncertainty and fear.

This sentence was like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves, making the already tense atmosphere even more tense. Others also began to whisper to each other, but they were mostly shirking responsibility and hesitating.

No one wanted to be the first to step forward and carry out this obviously illegal and morally unacceptable order.

Liu Xu stood not far away, with his back to them. He seemed to be looking at the time on his watch, but in fact his ear was slightly tilted to the side, catching every slight movement.

The corner of his mouth curled up into a barely perceptible sneer; he had expected such a reaction.

"Two minutes." A cold and hard voice suddenly sounded. It was Liu Xu reminding.

His voice was not loud, but it penetrated everyone's heart like ice, instantly quieting down everyone who had just been trying to find a way out through discussion.

The tense atmosphere escalated again, and some people began to retreat unconsciously, as if this would keep them away from the impending disaster.

But Liu Xu's words were like invisible shackles, binding them firmly in place.

"Do it, for your family and for your own future."

Liu Xu finally turned around, his eyes were sharp, and his voice was filled with irresistible power, "Remember, this is the only choice."

As Liu Xu finished his words, a brief chaos broke out among the crowd.

The sixteen people now fully understand that when they were selected, there was no other choice.

If they don't do it, Liu Xu will definitely not let them go easily. This can be seen from his current actions.

Some people began to cry quietly, while others had a look of determination in their eyes.

Finally, as if pushed by some invisible force, the sixteen people slowly moved towards the target. Each step seemed extremely heavy, as if they were carrying a thousand-pound burden.

The tense atmosphere, like a string about to break, reached an unprecedented extreme. The air was filled with an almost tangible tension that was about to burst out.

Everyone's breathing seemed to be suppressed by this invisible pressure, and the whole space was shrouded in a heavy silence.

At the critical moment when everyone was about to take action, a sudden, rapid and powerful applause penetrated the suffocating silence.

Liu Xu was seen clapping his hands vigorously with a meaningful smile on his face.

It was confirmed that the attention of both the sixteen executors and the remaining non-participating staff were attracted by his applause.

Liu Xu gently raised his hand and made a soothing downward motion, as if he was calming a group of restless wild horses.

Then, his deep and penetrating voice echoed in front of the empty door:

"Okay, everyone, let's end today's farce here. Please allow me to be honest, everything that just happened was just a joke I played on you all."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the 'executors' who were originally nervous and uneasy showed expressions of relief and confusion, as if they had just woken up from a thrilling dream.

And those onlookers who were not selected began to whisper to each other and look at each other with puzzlement.

They seemed to be thinking, if this scene was just a joke played by the boss on them, then what was the real purpose of stopping work and gathering all the staff in the factory here?

Liu Xu deliberately paused for a moment, giving everyone enough time to digest this sudden turn of events, and then he said meaningfully:

"Today, I have never asked any of you to touch the bottom line of Hong Kong Island's laws or violate moral standards. I hope you can understand what you can and cannot say."

After saying this, he slowly walked through the crowd and walked with firm steps towards Sun Dong, the acting director of the water plant who had gone astray because of greed.

In full view of everyone, Liu Xu mercilessly stepped on Sun Dong's cheek with such force that the latter could hardly breathe.

His voice was low and cold, full of unquestionable threats:

"Listen, Sun Dong, I'll give you twenty-four hours."