It's better to have one more non-threatening person in the KK compound than one more enemy. Sister Yu is not stupid. She managed to escape from Liu Shiyi's grasp several times, proving she has some skills.
If she really saw us entering the basement, I must meet her in the grove and find a way to keep her quiet.
The new women were taken to the small dark room by Fatty for "lessons," just the usual procedure for newcomers.
If they obey, they can survive and keep typing on their keyboards.
If they resist, they'll be tied up and tortured until they submit.
After work at noon, we went to the cafeteria to eat, but we didn't see Li Jianguo. No one knew where he went.
Since we didn't escape and were tricked by Yang Lianting, we weren't in the mood to eat and left the cafeteria after a few bites.
"Cousin!"
Just as we left the cafeteria, Swallow came over.
She looked a bit unhappy, her cheeks puffed up.
"You guys go back to the dorm first; I'll go over there."
I greeted Screwdriver and the others, then followed Swallow to a quiet place.
When we reached the crocodile pond, Swallow suddenly turned around and asked, "Are you planning to escape alone and leave me here?"
"I didn't escape!"
Could it be that Boss Ning said something to her?
Besides, our escape plan didn't include her, but it wouldn't affect her either.
If I escaped, I could negotiate a deal with Boss Ning, pretending to agree to join his armed forces and serve him forever.
Boss Ning would be happy to see me completely freed from Ace's control.
"Don't think I can't guess what you're thinking. Yang Lianting must have bought you off; otherwise, how could he escape?"
"Swallow, there are things I don't want to say that might implicate you. You just need to understand one thing: making Boss Ning happy will only benefit you in the future.
Even if I get killed, it won't affect you. I believe you're smarter than me; otherwise, why would Boss Ning treat you so well?
Also, don't ask about men's business. Understand?"
I didn't want to reveal anything about me and Chen Weiqiang to her. If Boss Ning threatened her, we'd all be doomed.
Now, I had to guard against her too.
Swallow sniffled, trying to control her urge to cry. "I don't understand and don't want to understand. I just want to go back to China with you. Ping An, if there's a chance to escape, take me with you, okay?"
Looking at her tearful eyes, I replied solemnly, "Okay!"
"Ping An, remember, no matter what I become, you will always be the person I trust the most!"
Swallow gripped my hand tightly, seeming to make a big decision before saying this.
I didn't know what decision she would make next, but I could sense her inner struggle and transformation.
Swallow added, "Boss Ning said that Killer received five boxes of ashes brought back by Niu Baoguo from Thailand and was so angry he spat blood, vowing to kill you.
At first, he refused to accept compensation or reconciliation.
But finally, under the strategist's pressure and considering the bodyguard business here, Killer temporarily agreed to accept financial compensation."
I had anticipated this outcome. Killing the general for the strategist was just a way to protect myself.
"By the way, does Boss Cai have any connection with the Allied Forces?"
"No. Boss Cai is probably related to the Ming family in Kokang. I overheard Boss Ning talking on the phone last night, but I'm not sure about the details."
"The Ming family...the new family that emerged?"
"Yes, like the Wei family's Henry Group, they do all kinds of evil things and have many militia members in Kokang, including an electronic fraud park called Wo Hu Villa. Boss Cai is the Ming family's external uncle's son-in-law."
"Okay, I understand. Be careful around Boss Ning. I killed Boss Cai, and if things go wrong, he'll push me out to take the fall.
That's why he keeps you around, to make us keep each other in check!"
I finally understood Boss Ning's intention. Being connected to the Ming family proved his ambition was sky-high.
He might even frame me to get the bounty from the Ming family for greater profit.
After all, Yang Lianting escaped with a huge amount of money, so they could easily blame it on me.
Then, without evidence, he could enjoy the spoils!
A clever move indeed.
No matter what, I must not lose hope. I have to find a way to escape; otherwise, I'll be used by them forever, becoming a killing tool for these demons!
Swallow lowered her voice, "You should be careful too. I heard Yang Lianting took a lot of criminal evidence, and Boss Ning is using his connections to search for him worldwide."
I was puzzled, "How did Yang Lianting get his criminal evidence?"
"Maybe it was left by his former boss, all stored on a USB drive. Boss Ning never found it until Yang Lianting suddenly escaped, and then he realized. Yang Lianting must have something valuable for trading with powerful forces; otherwise, where could he go?"
Swallow held my hand, full of worry. With her intelligence, she surely knew what I was thinking.
No wonder the news spread by Yan Yun outside didn't cause much of a stir; we attacked the wrong target.
If I could get the USB drive from Yang Lianting after escaping...
I came back to my senses, removed her hand, and said, "You should go. If Tang Tian suddenly comes over and sees us talking secretly, it won't be good."
"Take care of yourself. You are the person I trust the most in Myanmar, and nothing must happen to you."
Swallow's tone was firm. After speaking, she gracefully walked away from the crocodile pond in her high heels.
Standing by the crocodile pond, looking at the man-eating crocodiles inside, I felt terrible.
After a moment, I composed myself and walked towards the small grove near the dormitory.
That wooded area is for burying the dead; usually, no one goes there. In fact, no one dares to go to such a place full of resentment.
Sister Yu is quite brave, daring to meet me in such a spooky place.
"You're here." Seeing me coming, she excitedly ran out from behind a tree.
Leaning against a tree, I looked around the desolate surroundings and said, "Go ahead, what do you want?"
Sister Yu ran up to me, looking serious, and said, "Little Bottle, from today on, I want to join your team."
"Are you feverish? Remember to see a doctor." I rolled my eyes at her and lifted my leg to leave.
She really is a resilient cockroach, nothing can hurt her.
"Wait! Others don't know about you and Assistant Chen, but I do! Don't forget, we worked in the same compound before!
As long as you agree to take me away, I'll do whatever you say and even tell you some secrets!"
Sister Yu blocked my way, looking confident and triumphant.