Zhou Qiaoqiao was the first to speak up and stop the women trying to enter.
Not long ago, Xu Mo had sent her a message telling her to make some noise and attract people's attention.
The implication was that he wanted her to stop outsiders from entering, to buy some time for Xu Mo.
Although Zhou Qiaoqiao didn't know what Xu Mo was up to.
She still intended to do as Xu Mo said.
After all, they were grasshoppers on the same rope now.
Even if Xu Mo really intended to rob the exhibition bare, she could only choose to help!
Standing next to Zhou Qiaoqiao were Yang Jingxuan, An Youyi, and Li Jiaxin.
The few "onlookers" who had just chimed in with her were actually these three.
Creating a disturbance to attract everyone's attention was a bit tricky.
But stopping others from entering the exhibition was simple.
Just use moral coercion.
If they went in now, they would only obstruct the rescue workers who were coming later!
Zhou Qiaoqiao believed that the ignorant onlookers would surely help stop Gao Liming and his group from entering the venue.
And she was right.
After the four women had stated their position.
More and more people chose to stand out and support them.
"They're right, you can't go in now!"
"Going in now will only trouble the rescue workers. No entry allowed until the rescue workers arrive."
"Something even these young girls understand, yet you grown men can't get it? Still want to go in... go in and do what? Just looking to obstruct the comrades of the rescue team, aren't you? Stay put here obediently and wait!"
"..."
Everyone chimed in with their two cents.
And that wasn't all.
Some even took the initiative to organize and block Gao Liming's group.
No matter what, they would not let them enter the venue.
Gao Liming frowned.
His eyes fixed tightly on the disguised Zhou Qiaoqiao and the three women beside her.
Something was off.
Those women were off too!
Four in total, just matching the number of girls beside Xu Mo.
Although they didn't look the same as on the livestream.
But he had watched the livestream and knew Xu Mo could disguise himself.
He reckoned these four must have disguised themselves as well.
And the moment he tried to enter with his people.
These four immediately jumped out to object.
Not only that, the four of them looked very nervous now.
They must be up to something!
"I get it now, you're Xu Mo's accomplices! Brother Hao, get these women under control!", Gao Liming suddenly shouted.
Hearing this, Zhou Qiaoqiao instinctively tensed up, unable to hide the panic on her face as she retreated a few steps back.
"Are you crazy, what Xu Mo, I don't even know any Xu Disturbance!"
Not just Zhou Qiaoqiao.
Yang Jingxuan, An Youyi and Li Jiaxin also showed traces of panic on their faces.
Gao Liming was even more certain now.
These four women must be the four beside Xu Mo!
Why else would they panic at the mention of Xu Mo's name?
Seeing the abnormal expressions, Wang Hao didn't hesitate to push through the crowd, intending to get the four women under control first.
However...
Gao Liming and Wang Hao both overlooked the onlooking crowd.
And they forgot that under normal circumstances, women were seen as the vulnerable group.
Attacking seemingly weak women in broad daylight, how could that look proper?
Especially such pretty weak women.
The key was, everyone present had witnessed the situation just now.
Zhou Qiaoqiao and the others had spoken up because they were worried these people entering would obstruct the rescue workers.
Just because they didn't let Gao Liming's group in and offended them, now they wanted to use force on these seemingly weak women?
Who could put up with watching this?
Especially the males among the onlookers.
Any real men would not stand idly by in this situation.
"F*ck...what the hell do you guys think you're doing? A bunch of grown men ganging up on a few weak women? You ask if we agree to this?"
"Want to show off your power, picking on weak women? Come at me if you've got the guts!"
"Bro, I think what the ladies said makes sense. You going in now really would trouble the rescue workers. Is that reason enough to get violent?"
"This is a society ruled by law, that bandit behavior won't fly! If you've got something to say, say it nicely. Don't blame us for not being polite if you dare to get violent!"
"..."
Seeing this, the livestream viewers were also dumbfounded.
"Weak...weak women? Who're they calling weak women?"
"Hahahaha, they're calling them weak women? They probably don't know their so-called 'weak women' could twist their heads off!"
"Mm... 'weak women' who can take down police combat experts in seconds, I see no problem!"
"Speaking of, what exactly is Xu Mo up to? How has he not come out yet?"
"What's he doing? This is a prime money-making opportunity! Free shopping at luxury goods stores is weak sauce, free shopping at an exhibit hall full of treasures is the real deal!"
"..."
To be honest, the four women also didn't expect these onlooking crowds to stand up for them at the critical moment.
They were stunned for a moment.
Thinking they were in trouble just now.
Who knew...the ones in trouble were the other guys!
Seeing a good show, Yang Jingxuan, ever keen for drama, decided to add more fuel to the fire.
As an actress, acting and putting on a show was her forte.
Playing pitiful, fake crying, acting scared, child's play for her.
After a simple warm up, Yang Jingxuan's eyes reddened.
"We didn't say anything wrong, you going in now really will cause trouble for the rescue workers! And you want to hit us...who bullies people like that?"
As soon as Yang Jingxuan unleashed her acting chops.
A nameless rage ignited in the watching crowd.
Look how frightened the poor girl is!
Scared to tears!
Without another word, the crowd surged forward to surround Gao Liming's group.
"Apologize! Apologize to her!"
Gao Liming: "???"
Just then, Zhou Qiaoqiao received another message.
From Xu Mo.
"You can leave, I got out through the back door. Let's meet at the parking lot."
After reading it, Zhou Qiaoqiao put away her phone.
And relayed the message to the other three.
Yang Jingxuan dabbed at her red-rimmed eyes.
"Go on in if you want! I just wanted to remind you not to trouble the rescue workers...forget it if you won't listen. I can leave, right?"
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Seeing this, Gao Liming panicked.
He was certain these four women were in cahoots with Xu Mo.
He absolutely could not let them go!
"You're not going anywhere!"
But the moment he roared that.
The onlooking crowd was enraged.
"Not going anywhere, or what can you do about it?"
"Don't be scared miss, go on, we'll hold them back!"
"Walk ahead without worries, we've got your back!"
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