To everyone's surprise, Huang Yong suddenly called a halt to the actions of the two people behind him. Facing Liu Fugui's fierce gaze, he explained, "Sorry, General Liu, the brothers are risking their lives to ensure your safety, so unless Captain Xu releases the people first, nothing else is up for discussion."
"Huang Yong! Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me, Liu Fugui?" Liu Fugui felt he was in a difficult position now. It was apparent that Huang Yong was stubbornly determined to stick to his opinion; expecting him to act as Liu wanted seemed unrealistic.
But he couldn't very well ask Xu Renjie to release him, as this would lead to a stalemate after having trouble explaining things clearly.
Instead, Huang Yong remained silent, staring intently at Old Xu, waiting to see his reaction.
Xu, in turn, showed no intention of backing down, looking directly at him with the same unwavering gaze, as if both sides were trying to use this method to make the other retreat.
