章 1021: Calm Down? That's My Sister!

As word of the situation spread, panic ensued in the mall. Many people fled, fearing they might get caught up in the chaos.

However, the woman, clearly the boy's mother, refused to leave, her eyes locked on her child in distress.

"Put your guns on the ground and back off, or I'll shoot him," the criminal demanded.

Xiao Cheng and Ye Hanchen, concerned for the safety of the hostages, complied to keep the situation from escalating.

"Alright, stay calm," they said, lowering their guns cautiously while keeping a close eye on the criminals.

"Put them on the ground!" the criminal barked, pressing the gun harder against the boy's head. "Or I'll kill him!"

With no other choice, Xiao Cheng and Ye Hanchen retreated further and placed their pistols on the ground.

"They're on the floor."

Their priority was clear: the hostages' safety came first, even if it meant delaying the arrest.