Could I really just break one of the iron bars and escape?
Ha, what a foolish dream!
I sighed, leaning weakly against the iron bars, looking up at the hazy moonlight, feeling a pang of bitterness.
I could only hope that during a riot, some kind soul might steal a hammer to break the lock and set me free.
Thinking about it, I found it laughable.
Everyone would be too busy saving themselves; who would come to save me?
After letting my mind wander for a bit, I fell into a drowsy sleep.
I don't know how long I slept, but I woke up from hunger again.
Turning my head, I saw that the two vicious dogs had also collapsed from exhaustion.
Other than that, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
"Wasn't there supposed to be a riot? Looks like it was just a bluff..."
I rubbed my sore neck, feeling utterly disappointed.
Since I couldn't get out anyway, I decided to sleep again.
So, I laid my head on the dead dog's body and continued to sleep despite my hunger...
"Clang, clang, clang"
A sharp metallic knocking sound woke me from a dream about food.
I rubbed my sore eyes and looked outside the cage to see Sister Yu striking the iron bars.
"Haha, I didn't expect you to have such skills. You killed the fiercest dog and still managed to sleep soundly inside!"
Sister Yu had a barely noticeable smile on her lips as she looked me up and down.
Her lewd gaze made me very uncomfortable, so I cleared my hoarse throat and said, "Sister Yu, do you keep your promises?"
"...Yes!" Sister Yu frowned, not knowing what I meant.
"That's good. You said yesterday that if I survived today, you'd let bygones be bygones. You wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"
"You..."
"That vicious dog tried to bite me. I killed it in self-defense. You can't make me pay for the dog's death."
"Nonsense! Let him out now!"
Sister Yu rolled her eyes at me and angrily told Brother Meng.
"You not only have some skills, but you're also a smooth talker! If you weren't valuable, I'd definitely challenge you to a fight and smash your head!"
Brother Meng grumbled as he opened the iron door and kicked me, making me stumble and fall flat on my face.
"Sister Yu, I'm the only tough guy in the department. Look at him, all show and no substance. He can only bully a half-dead old dog in a cage!"
Brother Meng stepped on my back, tapping my head with the butt of his gun to show off.
I clenched my fists, quietly lying on the ground, not wanting to confront him.
What good would it do to kill him in a fit of rage?
In the end, I'd still be shot to death.
So, I endured it, no longer trusting anyone.
"Don't hurt him too badly. I don't want to openly confront Chen."
Sister Yu pulled the arrogant Brother Meng away and told me to get up and go to work with her.
"You're just a woman who loves every man she sees. You like him because he's good-looking, right? One day I'll kill him!"
Brother Meng spat, throwing a tantrum at Sister Yu.
"Don't talk nonsense. What do you know, you brute? Get lost!"
Sister Yu's face changed suddenly, and she angrily scolded him.
"A brute? What about how you praised me last night..."
"Shut up! If you don't leave, you won't touch me again!"
Sister Yu covered his mouth, whispering a warning, "Do you want to die? If he finds out, he'll cut off your thing and feed it to the dogs!"
"Hmph! That's the only way you can threaten me!"
Brother Meng gave me a vicious look, groped Sister Yu's chest, and left laughing.
So they had a thing going on. No wonder Sister Yu was so arrogant.
"That brute makes me so mad!"
Sister Yu adjusted her dress and then ordered me, "If you dare to speak of this, I'll castrate you!"
...I've been standing here the whole time, who did I provoke?
You locked me in the dog cage, where could I go early in the morning?
"I didn't hear anything, just saw a dead dog."
I smirked and strode towards the work building.
"Don't be so cocky. Sooner or later, I'll make you willingly be my dog!"
Sister Yu chased after me in her high heels, cursing angrily.
Ugh, dream on! Even if all the women in the world were gone, I wouldn't touch you!
At worst, I'd castrate myself!
I cursed inwardly and ran to the second floor.
I didn't want to walk with her; just the thought made me sick!
When I got to the work area, Uncle Scar and Sister Dino were also brought over by the henchmen.
They had rotten vegetable leaves on their heads and were soaking wet, emitting a stench from a distance.
Our eyes met, filled with endless sorrow and the disappointment of a failed plan.
The only consolation was that we were all still alive and had made it through.
"Take them back to the dorm to change clothes. They stink!"
Sister Yu came over and scolded the henchmen.
After they left, I returned to my workstation, opened the computer, and stared blankly at the screen.
Do I really have to deceive my fellow citizens to meet my targets and stay alive?
Huh, why isn't that scumbag Peilin here? Given he reported us, he shouldn't be locked up.
"Hey, you want to know where Peilin is, right?"
Big Head sneakily came up behind me and said quietly.
"None of my business. He's not important to me!"
I sneered, aimlessly browsing the "friends" list on QQ, pretending to look for targets.
"..." Big Head was at a loss for words. "I heard you killed that vicious dog."
"You want to try?"
I turned, looking at him calmly.
"You, you..."
Big Head shuddered and walked away.
Bastard, they're all cowards who bully the weak. I cursed inwardly and continued typing on the keyboard.
"Handsome, I know where he went."
A girl sitting in front of me suddenly turned around and said.
"Hmm?"
I was indeed curious about his whereabouts. It's impossible he was sent to reunite with his fiancée in Old Street.
"After he reported you, Sister Yu sent him somewhere else. He hasn't shown up since."
"..."
That was as good as saying nothing.
I didn't know how to respond, nor did I want to engage in pointless conversation. I glanced at her and continued typing.
Seeing I ignored her, she pouted and muttered, "Am I not prettier than that disgusting woman Sister Dino?"
"???"
What kind of nonsense was that?
Did they really think I had been...with Sister Dino?
Damn! Even if I jumped into the Yellow River, I couldn't clear my name!
Forget it, there's no need to explain.
The innocent stay innocent, and the guilty stay guilty.
Ensuring I see the sunrise each day is the real priority.
"Beep! Beep! Beep!"
While I was lost in thought, a sharp alarm suddenly sounded outside.
"...Something's happened!"
Many veteran employees quickly stood up and looked out the window in unison.
Sister Yu was the first to react, rushing out to find Brother Meng.
Then, I saw Big Head running into the small black room, searching for weapons to defend himself.