Perplexed and Smitten (11)

Her eyes sank as she continued, "I hate it when people point a gun at me. I'll give all of you a chance. If you're willing to work for me, I'm willing to take you in. If you want to continue working for this powerless old fellow, you should think it over. Today, will you all really be able to kill me? Also, can you guarantee that your family will not be taken revenge on? I'll give all of you a minute to think through it. If you're willing to work for me, put your gun down."

The group of people seemed to have been convinced by her words. One by one, they slowly put their guns down.

Seeing how his men had obediently done so, old Mr. Shi flew into a rage. "Have all of you gone mad? You're my men! Aren't you scared that she'll turn around and have all of you killed?"

"I won't. I'm someone who stands by my word." An Xiaoning curled her lips. "Detain this old fellow and put him in the car. Then, follow me back to the Autumn Palace."