While the crowd outside the venue was still bustling, inside, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The reason was simple: Guo Zhenting was pulling weapon after weapon from several large boxes: over a dozen M4s and AKs each; a PSG-1 sniper rifle; and, even more outrageously, two RPGs! The reporters and photographers in the audience held their breath as they watched the dazzling array of firearms, each wondering what Guo Zhenting was up to.

The clamor outside the venue gradually died down. Just as Guo Zhenting was about to speak again, a group of armed British soldiers suddenly burst in, followed closely by the Hong Kong police's mobile unit. At the head of the group was Smith, Deputy Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force, who entered with a serious expression. The venue staff hurriedly approached to question him about his forced entry, but Smith ignored him and walked straight to Guo Yingnan. After all, he had even driven away the security guards outside the venue with a gun, let alone a mere venue staff member.

At this time, the three people on the stage stood quietly, not trying to stop Smith from taking the microphone. He only spoke into the microphone: "Dear friends from the media, the words Mr. Guo Yingnan just said were spoken under threats and coercion, and therefore these words cannot be used as evidence or facts. Please rest assured that our police will do our utmost to protect the personal safety of Mr. Guo Yingnan and his entire family. At the same time, we also hope that all media friends can report this matter objectively and fairly, and not spread false information at will. Okay, this press conference is over. Next, we need to escort Mr. Guo to a safe house to ensure his safety. Afterwards, the police will issue an official press release based on the situation of today's press conference to convey accurate information to the public." After saying this, Smith immediately ordered the soldiers to take Guo Yingnan and Guo Zhenting away.

However, Guo Zhenting, who had remained silent until then, finally couldn't help but speak up. "Director Smith, you're so arrogant! Our Guo Group is holding a press conference, and you've barged in without any reason and violently interrupted our press conference. Who gave you the power to act so recklessly?" Faced with Guo Zhenting's questioning, Smith remained undeterred. He picked up the microphone and responded, "Mr. Guo, our police are here for a valid reason. I ask that you cooperate with us and stop delaying."

Guo Zhenting said with disdain, "So what if I don't cooperate?"

"If you don't cooperate, don't blame me for exposing your criminal behavior to the media." Smith smiled sinisterly and said.

Guo Zhenting, however, didn't take it seriously. He chuckled and said, "Then please let Director Smith announce my crimes. I, Guo Zhenting, am upright and have nothing to fear."

Smith's smile widened. He said, "That's what you said. Well, let's add one more item to today's press conference."

He cleared his throat and continued, "I brought people here today precisely because a serious power grab has occurred within the Guo Group. To seize power within the Guo family, Mr. Guo Zhenting has even gone so far as to collude with certain Chinese mafia organizations, detaining and threatening his father, Mr. Guo Yingnan, and forcing him to withdraw his investment from Hong Kong. Originally, our police planned to wait until Mr. Guo Yingnan was protected before announcing this matter publicly, but since Mr. Guo Zhenting is so impatient, I'll reveal some information to you first. Of course, the specific information is subject to the police announcement. Okay, thank you everyone!"

After saying this, Smith glanced at Guo Zhenting smugly, as if expecting him to show a look of fear. However, Guo Zhenting remained calm, even a hint of contemptuous smile hanging at the corner of his mouth.

After Smith finished speaking, the reporters in the audience began to murmur and discuss, and the audience in front of the TV seemed to suddenly understand why Guo Yingnan had previously said that a complete evacuation of Hong Kong was necessary. At this moment, Guo Yingnan stood up, picked up another microphone, and looked at Smith sharply.

"Director Smith, it seems that you are really going to use any means necessary and go into battle bare-handed. However, I am very curious, where does your confidence come from? Do you really think that everything is under your control?" Guo Yingnan's voice was full of questioning and ridicule.

Facing Guo Yingnan's question, Smith smiled slightly, put down the microphone in his hand, and slowly walked towards Guo Yingnan. When he reached Guo Yingnan, he lowered his voice and said softly to Guo Yingnan, "Mr. Guo, it's actually very simple. I just need to bring enough people today. Okay, stop struggling and just follow me."

However, just as Smith was speaking, Guo Yingnan suddenly turned on his microphone. Suddenly, every word Smith said was carried throughout the conference room via the sound system. The reporters in the audience were so excited after hearing this conversation that they didn't want to leave, realizing that this was a huge news story.

Smith was filled with anger and resentment. He had never imagined that Guo Yingnan had tricked him. He immediately ordered his soldiers to forcibly remove Guo Yingnan and his son. He also instructed his direct subordinates in the political department to threaten the reporters in the audience, warning them not to report any false information. As for the television broadcast, it had already been halted before Guo Yingnan even opened his mouth.

Guo Yingnan sighed helplessly and said slowly, "It seems I am indeed old. I naively believed that you would abide by the so-called rules of the game. I was even foolish enough to expect you to respect human rights. Dear journalists, please listen to me. I am going to reveal the real reason for my withdrawal from Hong Kong."

However, faced with Guo Yingnan's firm attitude, Smith immediately became angry and shouted: "Take this old guy away from me!" However, when the soldiers tried to approach Guo Yingnan, they were blocked by Wu Dehui and they could not take him away at all.

Seeing this, Smith completely lost his patience. He quickly pulled out the pistol from his waist, pointed it at Guo Yingnan, and said viciously, "Mr. Guo, I hope you can cooperate obediently, otherwise, my bullets will not have eyes!"

Guo Yingnan ignored Smith's threat, but picked up the microphone and continued speaking: "The reason why I decided to leave Hong Kong is because~~~" Before Guo Yingnan finished speaking, he was interrupted by a gunshot.

Smith fired. His political career was on the line. He couldn't let Guo Yingnan say anything, so he fired. He knew that if he did, he might be secretly executed as a pawn, but it would more likely earn Lixia greater credit. So he fired. Not only did he fire, but he also ordered his soldiers, "Shoot! Kill everyone in the meeting room. Leave no one alive." He was truly risking everything. He believed that if he did it cleanly, he could blame the massacre on someone else, which would make his boss even happier. After giving this order, Smith laughed, a laugh so cruel, like a demon from hell. Killing stirred the beast within Smith.

However, what shocked Smith was that the soldiers he brought with him actually threw away their guns one by one, as if they had suddenly lost the will to fight. What shocked him even more was that he saw Guo Yingnan standing there, staring at him coldly, seemingly unharmed.

Smith was completely devastated. He couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes. In his mind, this situation was simply a fantasy. He even wondered if he was in a dream and slapped himself hard. But the facts told him that all this was real.

Then, a sharp pain came from Smith's knee, and he knelt down involuntarily. At the same time, all the people he brought followed suit, holding their heads with their hands and kneeling on the ground.

Faced with such a bizarre situation, Smith's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief and fear. He didn't know what had happened. Why had these soldiers suddenly given up resistance, and why was Guo Yingnan standing there unharmed? His mind was in a state of confusion, completely unable to comprehend the situation before him.

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