Hong Kong variety show: An undercover agent from Infernal Affairs? I'm not human anymore!

"We have already told the top U.S. officials through television that they have two hours to choose between your 5000 people, 5 scientists, and 75 squid people!"

"If no choice is made within two hours, all three parties will die!"

"And if a choice is made, we will execute the party chosen by Congress and release the other two!"

now,

The entire Poseidon, with its more than 5000 Chinese crew members, was in an uproar.

Some people cried out in terror.

"I don't want to die, I don't want to die, I'm still young!"

Some people breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"Don't panic, we're fine. There are 5000 of us, they won't be able to choose us no matter what."

The broadcast continued: "Right now, the entire nation's national television network is broadcasting news that you have been taken into our control. According to official practice, you will be 100% safe; they dare not abandon you."

"Furthermore, don't even think about resisting. We've planted 50 high-powered bombs on the entire ship, which are very difficult to disarm. If one of us dies, the whole ship will die."

"Please trust the reputation of our Giant God Group!"

"Behave yourselves and do not resist. In two hours, you will regain your freedom!"

All 5000+ people on the Poseidon: "…………"

Reputation?

It seems that Giant God Group does indeed have a good reputation.

So, one by one, they began to lie down and stopped thinking about resisting.

Mayor Robert's group: "…………"

I had just mustered the courage to rebel when this happened.

What's the point of resisting?!

I choose to trust the reputation of Giant God Group!

……

……

In the United States,

"what?"

"There's a third party?!"

The expressions of the US high-ranking officials changed drastically.

I originally thought that with only two options—75 squid men and 5 scientists—it would be easier for the US government to respond.

Now, there is even a third option: "5000 Americans on the Poseidon mega-cruise ship," which makes the problem many times more complicated.

"Trouble!"

President Croton immediately shouted, "Call that ship right now and find out what's going on!"

The results came back quickly.

The Poseidon was indeed captured and is now adrift in the Atlantic Ocean.

At this time,

The television station began broadcasting photos of the ship that were attached to an email sent by the Giant God Group.

—New York Mayor Robert, posing with a notorious criminal in the control room.

Afterwards, I got through on the phone and talked to Robert about the situation on the Poseidon, confirming that the Poseidon had indeed been kidnapped.

……

at this time,

The entire nation of America was in an uproar over this news.

"They've gone mad! They've really gone mad!"

"It's too cruel. Choosing either one is extremely difficult, and no matter which one you choose, someone will lose their life."

"In emergency situations, can we trust the government's decision-making capabilities?"

"We cannot let terrorists succeed; we must take all measures to protect the lives of our people."

"Damn it, can you stop talking nonsense? All measures? What measures? It's all empty talk and grandstanding! It's completely useless!"

"Hehe, needless to say, we'll definitely choose the squid man."

"Scientists can't die, and neither can those 5000 people on the cruise ship. The only one whose death wouldn't affect the United States is that squid man!"

"Yes, kill the squid man!"

“Those people seized a large portion of our wealth, while we are left struggling in poverty…”

Resentment towards the rich is human nature.

The fact that the wealthy have amassed so much wealth has naturally angered countless poor Americans, especially now that the US is facing a financial crisis, with many Americans losing their jobs and social conflicts intensifying, leading to even more hatred towards the wealthy class.

Many Americans are also angrily cursing the culprit—the Giant God Group.

"We cannot fall into their trap; the Giant God Group is the real culprit!"

"This Colossus Group has threatened the stability and tranquility of the entire society. We must take strong measures against this Colossus Group, even to the point of eliminating them, in order to maintain social peace and stability."

The entire nation was now debating the contradictions between morality, ethics, law, and humanity. Some advocated saving the scientists first, arguing that they were a valuable asset to society; others argued for saving the passengers, because they were innocent and outnumbered.

Most citizens are more inclined to give up on the squid people!

Squid Man: "…………"

……

Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill...

A heated argument is underway.

"I think we should prioritize the safety of the hostages, negotiate with the criminals, and try to find a peaceful solution."

"I agree that the safety of the hostages should be the priority, but we cannot show weakness or let the criminals think we are powerless. We should take measures to protect the safety of the hostages while also upholding the dignity of the nation."

"Shut up!"

"You bunch of idiots, what good is all this talk!"

"What peaceful resolution? The Giant God Group came specifically for us, how can we resolve this peacefully?"

"And what's the difference between 'taking some measures to protect the safety of the hostages' and that? Can you even do that?"

"Fuck, is there anything wrong with what I said? I was considering the bigger picture!"

"Think about it! We only have two hours left. Stop with the empty talk, we need methods, methods, choices, choices!!"

Some of the agitated lawmakers were already pointing their fingers at each other and spitting wildly.

Some lawmakers even stood on the table, looking down at their opponents and yelling insults at them, their spittle overwhelming them.

"A choice between three? Do we really have to choose one?"

"Where is our fleet? Can it locate the Poseidon quickly?"

"No, the Poseidon has already turned off its satellite positioning and has disappeared into the sea. Two hours is simply not enough time to make a selection."

At the top of Congress, members of Congress are facing unprecedented pressure to make decisions in just two hours.

Moreover, the problem now is that no member of Congress dares to say directly, "What would happen if we abandoned scientists/squid people/5000 ordinary Americans?" If they say such a thing and it gets exposed, they will definitely be disgraced.

Saying that you're abandoning scientists will earn you the disgust of the entire high-level intellectual, academic, and educational community in the United States.

Those who say they will give up on the Squid Man will be attacked by Squid Capital.

Saying he's abandoning 5000 Americans will probably get him roasted by the entire nation!

Therefore, the atmosphere of the discussion became strange. People slammed their fists on the table in anger and shouted, but no one got to the core issue. Instead, they talked nonsense.

And time, bit by bit, keeps slipping away.

At last,

House Speaker Johnson slammed his fist on the table and made the decision: "In that case, let's vote! By secret ballot!"

Chapter 417 Ansar vs. Squid Man: We've Been Ambushed!

The voting process may seem calm on the surface, but there are actually undercurrents.

Squid faction, Onsa faction, other factions...

The Onsa faction members began exchanging glances.

"The squid faction's dominance in finance, economics, and entertainment news... has seriously threatened us. This time, we can conveniently send them on their way!"

"What do we do? The squid thrower dies?"

"No, vote for scientists to die!"

"Why?"

"what?"

"It's simple. The Squid People definitely don't want the Squid People to die. These capitalists are too united, so they will definitely vote to kill the scientist and let the Squid People live. Let's go along with their wishes, execute the scientist, and let the Squid People live."

"Is this inciting conflict between the 'squid man' and scientists, academia, and the education sector?"

"Instead of stirring up conflict between squid people and ordinary citizens, it's better to stir up conflict between squid people and scientists!"

"Ordinary people, a bunch of fools, could never do anything to harm the squid people."

"Makes sense!"

"Then let the scientists die!"

"Agreed!" *n...

Meanwhile, the squid faction was discussing a different direction.