Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn't Seem to Be Acting-Chapter 69
Even as he stumbled in, he exuded an intense sense of oppression.
Compared to younger men, middle-aged men often come across as even more imposing.
Ye Sangsang sat quietly, her body instinctively shrinking.
She gazed at the man in front of her, pondering how to escape.
When she was much younger, perhaps around eight or nine, she had come across a brief online guide on self-rescue for those who had been trafficked.
The guide suggested that if one found themselves in a remote mountainous area, they should flee straight into the woods, hiding in the densest part of the forest.
They should avoid all roads, both large and small, and not trust anyone from nearby villages or towns, as these people were often related by blood or marriage.
If they encountered a vehicle from a nearby town, they should not signal it to stop.
Buses were particularly dangerous; even if you managed to board one, you might still be forcibly removed.
No one would help you, because in these parts, everyone knew each other, and nobody would risk their standing to assist a stranger.
Moreover, in their eyes, women had no autonomy.
They were merely appendages to men, devoid of property rights or the right to make their own decisions. They were expected to obey their husbands without question.
This was the reality for women raised in the rural areas of the 2000s, let alone those who had been bought and sold.
So, you needed to run as far as possible into the forest, being cautious about the water you drank and only selecting wild fruits you recognized. You had to endure, constantly moving, until you reached a truly urbanized area, the outskirts of a small town or a city, where you could find a police station or someone trustworthy enough to call for help.
Ye Sangsang understood that this was the message the mission was conveying.
Alternatively, she could try to find a way to contact her parents, but the path to rescue would be fraught with obstacles.
An entire village might stand in her way, preventing her from leaving, and any misstep could lead to a brutal collective beating.
Even the police, operating outside their jurisdiction, might fail to rescue her.
Each path to freedom for trafficked women and children was fraught with challenges and often took decades.
It was only after such long struggles that the shattered families could be reunited.
When Ye Sangsang saw the man approaching, she was considering which of these difficult paths the system had set for her.
The task seemed daunting, regardless of the choice.
The thought process was nearly instantaneous. As Ye Sangsang shifted her gaze back to the man, he had already approached her.
His arms bulged with muscle, his skin dark, and he stood about five feet nine inches tall. His gaze, piercing and wolf-like, locked onto Ye Sangsang.
Combined with his imposing posture, the man looked ferocious, his features sharp and menacing.
The live stream's audience, many of whom were shaken, couldn't help but scream at the sight.
An adult male, especially one filled with hostility, could cause an immediate sense of panic in a woman who felt targeted.
Those with weaker nerves might even experience a sudden prickling sensation on their scalp, their bodies going numb and rigid, losing all ability to resist.
Under the man's watchful gaze, however, a dark, savage side of Ye Sangsang began to emerge.
Her mother, having recognized her antisocial tendencies as early as age four, had always taught her to use her intelligence to navigate the world, suppressing any violent or cold-hearted impulses.
But faced with such a look, Ye Sangsang found it impossible to resist the urge.
Fortunately, the game had mechanisms to erase or dull such intense, violent memories, allowing her to maintain her composure and meet her mother's expectations for a stable life.
The two locked eyes for several seconds. The man, Li Da, said, "Give me a son, and I'll treat you well." He yanked at Ye Sangsang's shoulder, forcing her to bow and look at the bloodstained floor. "If you even think about running, you'll end up like the last one we had here."
"You don't want to know how miserable she was."
Ye Sangsang's body tensed slightly, her head bowing lower.
Her facial expression, however, remained composed, unaffected by the man's threats.
In her eyes, the act of killing someone and leaving them in a miserable state wasn't something to brag about.
Perhaps Ye Sangsang's outward docility momentarily relieved the man. Though he didn't untie her, he also refrained from rushing her. Instead, he began methodically removing his clothes.
"In the last victim scenario, there were just too many people for Sister Sang to handle. This time, I feel like she's ready to make some moves."
"For others, this kind of scenario is terrifying, but for Sister Sang, it's terrifying in a different way."
"Yeah, it's all about who's doing the terrifying, right?"
The live stream's chat exploded with messages, most of the viewers frightened by the village and sympathizing with the other trafficked girls. Ye Sangsang's concerns, however, were minimal, even though she was still restrained.
As she watched him undress, Ye Sangsang divided her attention, asking the game system, "Can I allocate my bonus points to increase my stamina? Is 10 really the cap?"
"Sorry, but we have to consider the biological limits of the real world. 10 stamina points are already the maximum."
"Alright..."
Ye Sangsang gave up, lamenting that her bonus points were utterly useless.
However, 10 stamina points seemed sufficient.
It was just that the law might not be on her side, and being caught up in a game scenario that resembled a crime show didn't seem ideal.
Meanwhile, Li Da had finished undressing and climbed onto the bed, lunging toward Ye Sangsang.
Her upper body was tightly bound with coarse ropes, leaving her lower body completely free.
Clearly, the intention was to facilitate the village men's convenience, assuming that once a woman was 'taken,' she would become much more compliant.
This was indeed the prevailing belief during that era.
After repeated indoctrination about chastity, many women would automatically feel a sense of emotional dependence on the men who had deflowered them.
Ye Sangsang was pushed down, and Li Da didn't hesitate, immediately starting to make moves.
She subtly raised her head, her feet and legs moving in sync, slowly approaching his neck.
All she needed to do was get closer, just a bit closer.
Li Da leered at Ye Sangsang, "I never expected you to be so obedient. Don't worry; if you bear me a son, I'll make sure you're taken care of."
He remained oblivious to the fact that death was creeping up on him.
Ye Sangsang's calves were already near his neck. With 10 stamina points and a lethal chokehold technique, she could quickly subdue him, tightening her legs until he suffocated.
Alternatively, she could snap his delicate neck with the force of her thighs, ending him instantly.
Such acts had always fascinated her, and with her high intelligence, Ye Sangsang had picked up on these methods effortlessly.
As she watched him begin to remove his pants, she started to gather her strength.
Just as she was about to leverage her body and strike, there was a sudden series of sharp knocks at the door.
"Li Da, hurry up! Zhang Qiang's woman has escaped!"
Accompanying the voice was an elderly woman's shout.
Li Da, who had been focused on the scene in front of him, was jolted by the commotion outside.
His expression darkened. After a moment of hesitation, he pushed Ye Sangsang aside and stood up.
He quickly pulled up his pants, cursing, "Zhang Qiang is such a useless fool! Can't even keep a woman under control. If he can't handle her, just tie her up!"
As he spoke, he walked out, throwing on his clothes and opening the door.
"Stop complaining. The whole village is out looking. Find her quickly, and maybe you'll still have time to deal with your own." Old Lady Li fixed her eyes on Li Da, instructing him.
Li Da nodded, glancing back at Ye Sangsang before looking at his mother. "I'm going. You and Dad stay here and keep an eye on her. Don't let her slip away too."
"Do I need you to tell me that? I kept the last one under tight watch. It's just that she wasn't very cooperative." Old Lady Li, despite being in her sixties, with half-gray hair, deep wrinkles, and a frail, thin body, still exuded a sense of confidence.
Ye Sangsang's gaze lingered on the curved knife the old woman had strapped to her waist and her harsh, unyielding face. She then lowered her eyes.
Indeed, with such vigilance, it would be difficult for her to escape.
"These people... they have a way of making me feel like even Sis Sang pales in comparison."
"Hey, before you insult Sis Sang, let me point out that Sis Sang is cold-hearted but actually quite gentle."
"Hahaha, what kind of description is that? Let me clarify: the previous commenter meant that these villagers are scarier than even Sis Sang, who is known for her deadly skills and ability to perform in gruesome scenarios."
The livestream audience, though initially relieved that Li Da was still alive, quickly revealed their darker sides.
Li Da had already hurried away.
Ye Sangsang watched the bitter face of Old Lady Li.
Old Lady Li, with her cloudy eyes, stared at Ye Sangsang. "Little bitch, don't think I don't know what you're planning. Let me tell you, once you're in my family, you're never leaving."
Ye Sangsang didn't want to argue and simply sat there.
As long as she stayed still, this woman wouldn't harm her.
Seeing that Ye Sangsang didn't speak, Old Lady Li became more interested.
Her clouded eyes flashed with intense malice as she spoke in a cold, menacing tone, "You saw the chains in the room, didn't you? After tonight, I'll lock you up with them until you give me a grandson. Don't be like the last one who was useless, only giving birth to girls—three of them. She begged me not to drown them. What did she think she was? She tried to escape, but I caught her, and with one cut, I chopped off her hand. Then I sold her off."
She paused, then added, "I'm telling you this so you can behave. Don't even think about anything else, or else I'll kill you!"
Ye Sangsang glanced at her; the woman was probably in her sixties.
Tch, there's no way she can have any more children.
The Li family is going to die out.
Thinking this, she lowered her head and let out a cold smile.
【Ahhh, so terrifying! Poor Ye Sangsang!】
【Thre... three girls. This scenario is based on a real case. There really was a victim like that... I want to cry.】
【To them, girls aren't even human. Poor woman, watching her daughters die one by one, then being sold off to another man.】
Seeing Ye Sangsang lower her head as if scared, Old Lady Li reached out and closed the door, locking it from the outside.
Chains clanged against the wooden door, making clanging noises.
Ye Sangsang listened and stood up to stretch.
In short, she wasn't planning to lull the woman into a false sense of security to escape by sleeping.
Ye Sangsang wasn't idle inside, and noises occasionally came from outside.
A flashlight's white beam occasionally shone on the windowpapered wooden windows. Ye Sangsang knew the entire village had mobilized.
There was also the loud rumble of an old tractor, creating an urgent and tense atmosphere.
After waiting for about an hour, footsteps appeared in Li Da's yard.
Such houses were not soundproof; sounds from inside could be heard outside, but conversely, sounds outside were very clear.
The footsteps belonged to Li Da, as he spoke.
"Zhang Qiang's wife was found, hiding in a haystack, trying to sneak into the woods late at night," Li Da's gruff voice came through.
Then an old male voice said, "How is Zhang's family going to handle this? The first escape must be dealt with properly, or else her heart will become even wilder and harder to control."
"Zhang's family plans to break one of her legs. Once she's pregnant, she'll calm down," Li Da said with indifference after setting down his flashlight and sitting on a stool.
There was silence outside, followed by the sound of someone smoking a tobacco pipe.
After a while, the old man's voice spoke again, "I heard from Sister Hong that your new wife was originally a university student."
"Why, Dad?" Li Da asked, puzzled.
Old Man Li tapped his tobacco pipe. "Two years ago, Zhang Qian bought a university student. Her temper was fiery—she aborted the child directly, got beaten half to death, and still wouldn't submit."
He then suggested, "Since Zhang Qiang's family plans to break their wife's leg, take your wife to see it."
Li Da hesitated, mentioning he wanted to first consummate the marriage, but under Old Man Li's gaze, he relented and agreed, "Alright, I'll take her to see it first, then come back."
Ye Sangsang sat on the bed, realizing it was a scare tactic.
Soon, Li Da came in, made Ye Sangsang put on her shoes, and forcefully dragged her out.
Ye Sangsang estimated it was around 8 PM. She had been in the room for a long time.
Li Da pulled Ye Sangsang's arm as they went out. Seeing the silent Ye Sangsang, he mumbled that his dad was overthinking things.
She seemed pretty obedient—not speaking or crying.
Zhang Qian's wife was different.
Everyday, you could hear her crying, and sometimes she even fought with others.
The mountain village night was not peaceful, with constant croaking frogs and chirping insects. Without streetlights, it was pitch black, making it impossible to see your hand in front of your face.
This gave escapees the illusion that night was a good time to run, as it was harder to find them, but in reality, without light, one would run slower than the villagers.
The villagers were familiar with many surrounding kilometers. If an entire village searched together, only someone with real skills could avoid capture.
After leaving the house, Li Da turned on the old aluminum flashlight he held.
With the faint light and familiarity with the road, they quickly walked towards Zhang Qiang's house.
Here, every household was about ten meters apart, with the farthest being around thirty to fifty meters, judging by the lights in the houses.
Zhang Qiang's house wasn't far; it took only four or five minutes to reach.
They directly turned on the yard's light, where more than a dozen people were gathered.
Entering, many people looked at Li Da, asking why he had come.
Li Da repeated what his dad had said, and both men and women here nodded in agreement.
Many even hurried home.
The girl who had been found was about twenty-two years old. She lay on the ground, surrounded by everyone. Disheveled hair hung over her, mixed with dark brown blood clots, and nearby were large clumps of hair pulled out, revealing skin covered with bruises.
She no longer cried, with her hair covering half her eyes. Within them, there was only endless despair.
She was like a broken doll, mercilessly watched by everyone around her.
Zhang Qiang's mother reached out, pinching the girl's body, making her let out a muffled groan of pain.
More people soon arrived, and even Ye Sangsang saw the girl who had been trafficked with her today.
Ye Sangsang lowered her eyes, her seemingly calm heart stirred with sympathy.
These people were even more inhumane.
Zhang Qiang dragged out a thick stick the size of a fist from somewhere, glaring viciously at the woman. "I feed and clothe you, is that wrong? Let me run, I'll break your leg, see how you run!"
He then stepped forward and smashed the stick down on the girl's leg.
"Ah!" A huge scream rang out, almost echoing throughout the entire village.
The girl's eyes filled with tears, her body trembling with pain, her face filled with fear.
She looked at her already grotesquely bent leg, her entire body tensing as if on a pulled bow string.
Unable to hold on for more than seven or eight seconds, the girl fainted.
An enormous chill rose on the faces of the girls being watched. The concrete fear was far more chilling than mere threats.
The two girls were obviously beaten, but seeing this scene, they nearly collapsed.
Ye Sangsang took a step back, unable to help herself.
Not out of fear, but because she should act like this, to show Li Da she was scared.
Ye Sangsang also wondered, not knowing whether it was the victim persona constraints being minimal or if Ji Qing was just ruthless.
When she planned to kill, the system did not stop her, saying it didn't go against the character.
However, it might also be that resistance was part of the escape.
The game scenario's judgment standard was escape, not that one couldn't resist.
Otherwise, this game wouldn't have any playability.
In the "Married Couple Homicide" scenario, because there were too many people, it was unplayable.
This village, though crowded, had the benefit of majority one-on-one situations.
As Ye Sangsang thought, the girl was carried into a room.
Everyone present, except for those bought, didn't see anything wrong.
No one called a doctor, as their goal was to break the leg to prevent escape, so why would they call a doctor to treat it?
"What a pity! Good days aren't enough," a man next to Ye Sangsang said disdainfully, pointing at the girl.
Others also agreed, "Yes, now she can't walk, so she can't run anymore, right?"
"Actually, Zhang Qiang's family is pretty good. He usually hits lightly. Next door, Li Xin's family hits much harder," the man next to Ye Sangsang added again.
Li Da also chimed in, "That's right. That's why Li Xin's wife doesn't dare to run and obediently had four children. What a blessing."
"Beating makes a good wife, just like how kneading makes good dough," a middle-aged woman said with a smile.
Ye Sangsang turned her head and happened to catch a glimpse of the malice and jealousy flashing in her eyes.
Upon hearing the woman's words, many people on the scene nodded in agreement.
Looking at the girl's twisted, lifeless little leg as she was carried in, their eyes were filled with disdain for the girl's unwillingness to comply.
【I can't even imagine someone could say such things.】
【The girl is so unfortunate. If she doesn't get treated, she won't be able to walk properly later, only move slowly, and it'll hurt for a long time.】
【It's just suffocating to watch, especially knowing this is based on a real girl's experiences.】
Among the barrage of comments in the live stream, countless insults were mixed in.
The broken leg was not censored, and the intense pain it caused made many onlookers' scalps tingle.
Those who previously thought trafficking only restricted personal freedom turned pale and immediately sent messages of apology in the live chat.
These things, if not seen firsthand, are almost impossible to imagine.
Ye Sangsang remained silent, her hands trembling slightly behind her back.
Her emotions grew more agitated.
The impact of these methods left her feeling numb and as if there was a fire burning inside her.
Li Da felt the effect had been achieved and pulled the rope, bringing Ye Sangsang back home.
Back at the Li household, Old Man Li was still smoking his pipe. Seeing that they had returned, he reminded them not to loosen the rope and then went straight to bed.
Li Da happily replied with an "Alright," leading Ye Sangsang back to their room.
Ye Sangsang obediently followed behind, her lowered head concealing her thoughts.
Li Da wasn't foolish. After entering the room, he made sure to call his mother to lock the door from the outside, fearing that Ye Sangsang might escape during the night if they weren't careful.
Hearing the sound of the lock snapping into place, Li Da looked at the delicate Ye Sangsang. "Don't worry. As long as you bear me a son and don't run away, I definitely won't treat you like that."
A stick to beat with must be followed by a carrot to coax. He needed to thoroughly tame her.
He quickly began undressing, his eyes sparkling with excitement, his mouth curled into a grin.
Ye Sangsang looked at him and even returned a smile.
Alas, Li Shan, preoccupied with undressing, didn't notice it.
【Spine-chilling. Ye Sangsang's expression there.】
【Forget it. I'll endure it this time. I won't say Ye Sangsang's smile makes me uneasy.】
【Ye Sangsang's sinister, twisted smile. It's not that I can't endure it, like this time, I did.】
Ye Sangsang was swiftly pushed down, but this time she leaned against the headboard of the old wooden bed.
Li Shan didn't think a woman could cause any trouble, so he didn't pay attention, quickly closing in.
Ye Sangsang smiled as she watched him act.
This time was different from the last. This time, his head was directed towards her lower body.
Seeing such a foolhardy move, Ye Sangsang's eyes flashed with a cold glint. She clamped her legs tightly, crossing her feet to prevent him from prying them apart.
He immediately felt the immense pressure. As Ye Sangsang moved closer, he suddenly realized that her resistance had only just begun.
He reached out, attempting to pry her legs apart.
But as he did, Ye Sangsang had already exerted her strength. Before he could react, she twisted her body, using her legs to tightly lock around his neck.
This move primarily aimed at compressing the carotid arteries and throat, causing him to gradually lose blood flow and breathing, leading to unconsciousness or death.
She shifted her body sideways towards the inner side of the bed, her movements swift and making it even harder for him to counterattack.
In this lateral position, his attempts to grab her became increasingly difficult, no matter how hard he tried.
Years of farm work had given him significant strength, but his stamina of 10 was roughly equal to hers, especially since Ye Sangsang had seized the advantage first.
Moreover, a woman's lower body strength is naturally formidable, an inborn advantage over men.
Even without the use of her hands, under such circumstances, the two evenly matched individuals began to struggle.
Li Da let out guttural sounds and heavy breaths.
He frantically tried to breathe in fresh air, but Ye Sangsang's grip was simply too terrifying.
He never imagined that he would be ambushed by a bound woman.
He felt his breathing becoming increasingly difficult, his face turning red.
Ye Sangsang gritted her teeth, part of her body supporting her as she continued the deadly leg lock.
【My toes are curling in tension. Ye Sangsang, fight on!】
【Fight on! Ye Sangsang, fight on!】
【Ahhh! Ye Sangsang, you must succeed!】
Soon, Li Da realized that if this continued, he would surely die at Ye Sangsang's hands.
He began to wiggle his legs towards the edge of the bed, but that only made his predicament worse.
Li Da quickly changed tactics, starting to kick inward, his hands clenching into fists, hammering at Ye Sangsang.
Using the edge of the bed for leverage, he managed to move Ye Sangsang slightly.
Ye Sangsang, unprepared, almost lost her balance and was about to be dislodged.
She quickly stabilized herself with great effort.
But this momentary lapse gave Li Da a chance to catch his breath.
Realizing that this tactic worked, he continued kicking at the bed's edge, hoping to escape Ye Sangsang's hold.
Ye Sangsang had already endured one oversight, and there was no way she would give him another opportunity.
She leaned her waist backward, bracing herself against the headboard.
With Li Da pushing backward, Ye Sangsang's feet soon found purchase on the earthen wall.
Further using this leverage, she tightened her grip around his throat even more.
Li Da, no longer able to use his hands to strike Ye Sangsang, started using all his remaining strength to pry open her thighs.
This chapt𝒆r is updated by frёewebηovel.cѳm.
His face was now a deep shade of red, and he could only make muffled noises, unable to speak.
His feet stiffened as he tried to move, reaching for the bed's edge he had previously used to kick against.
He writhed like a dying fish, desperately trying to breathe.
Ye Sangsang coldly watched him.
Her upper body was bound, so under the current attack, Li Da was already in danger of suffocating.
Just as Ye Sangsang thought it was almost over, Li Da seemed to realize he could call for help. Using his last bit of strength, he started pounding on the bed.
Ye Sangsang immediately understood his intention: he wanted to summon assistance to help him escape the deadly hold.
Even with his remaining strength, it was quite powerful.
Her keen hearing quickly detected footsteps approaching outside the room.
Ye Sangsang's eyes darted, and she immediately let out a seductive, muffled moan.
The footsteps outside stopped.
Li Da realized Ye Sangsang's plan and began struggling frantically, pounding on the bed frame.
"Dong dong dong"
There was a knock at the door.
Followed by the sound of chains clinking, as someone prepared to unlock the door.
"Ah" Ye Sangsang let out a cry, followed by continuous moans, her voice sensual and suggestive.
The commotion outside subsided, as if the person was hesitating.
Li Da realized that outside were his parents. He tried to cry out, but could only let out muffled, low noises.
Ye Sangsang knew that the person outside wouldn't ask anything now, so she continued her moans, softly saying, "It hurts... so much... ah..."
Her voice was seductive, but her actions showed no mercy.
The person outside quickly understood what was happening and didn't dare to speak, leaving hurriedly.
Li Da's eyes widened in despair, his mouth opening as if to say something more.
But with the little air left in his chest, such actions only hastened his demise.
Ye Sangsang, gritting her teeth despite the soreness in her body, tightened her grip even more.
Li Da's eyes began to bulge, his hands losing strength and falling to his sides.
His straightened legs, now spread wide in an inverted V shape, moved stiffly.
His open eyes slowly closed, and he suddenly slumped to the side.
Ye Sangsang coldly watched until she was certain he was completely motionless before releasing her legs.
【It was really hard to kill him! I almost had a heart attack.】
【This game simulates strength to the extreme.】
【Since it's the second world, no wonder! Ye Sangsang is so calm. When the outsider prepared to open the door, I would have been terrified, but Ye Sangsang instantly outsmarted them. After all, traditionally, no one wants to witness their son's escapades.】
【Just as hope was right in front of him, it was immediately cut off by Ye Sangsang. Truly devastating. Just like the despair the girl in this room once felt. He deserves it.】
The live chat was a flood of comments, almost overlaying the entire screen, causing the live stream system to even stutter for a moment.
This kind of situation was almost unprecedented.
The number of online viewers soared to over 500,000 due to Ye Sangsang's actions.
Her popularity instantly surpassed all other "Crime Files" category hosts, reaching the top spot.
For the record of "Crime Files," this is undoubtedly a good thing.
The term "trafficking" has gradually become unfamiliar to many, now reappearing in their sight.
Superior intelligence management has facilitated the flow of information, with Sky Net coverage reaching 100%.
They have lost their understanding of these incidents, as they are now extremely rare.
Yet, they should not forget; they must remain vigilant against such occurrences.
Even if they are seldom, such events can change a person's life forever.
Moreover, such incidents are not uncommon outside the Central Continent.
They must stay vigilant at all times, always on guard against deception and protecting their safety.
Promoting safety and warning against dangers have appeared in the internet feeds of many individuals.
The increasingly safe environment within the Central Continent has led many to lose some of their safety awareness.
Under such propaganda, even at midnight, the number of viewers in Ye Sangsang's livestream skyrocketed.
However, Ye Sangsang was unaware of this.
She was laboriously untying the rope.
After a long time, she felt the blood circulation in her upper body was obstructed, indicating how tightly she had been bound.
During the day, she knew untying it would be useless; being discovered would only result in a beating, losing her ability to fight. Therefore, she made little movement, merely attempting.
At night, she began to struggle vigorously, her hands constantly rubbing, inching toward the knot above.
It took her about ten minutes to barely reach it and start pulling at the knot with her fingers.
Half an hour later, she finally untied the knot.
Removing the layers of ropes from her body, Ye Sangsang stretched her shoulders and wrists.
There were some bruises and purplish-blue marks on her right thigh, caused by Li Da's fists.
The strength of an adult man should not be underestimated.
After stretching, Ye Sangsang looked at Li Da, who had collapsed onto the bed, and reached out to check his breathing, examining his pupils.
No breath, and the pupils had dilated.
Ye Sangsang directly lifted him off the bed and lay down to skip through five hours of the timeline.
Around 2 a.m., Ye Sangsang stood up, looking at Li Da, who had already stiffened.
She put on her shoes and got out of bed, her gaze falling on a stone block made of concrete embedded with a black iron chain.
The stone block was square, about forty centimeters long, wide, and high, weighing over a hundred catties, difficult for an average adult woman to move.
After completing her actions, Ye Sangsang pondered for a moment and re-tied the rope on herself.
Superficially, the binding looked very secure, but the knot actually had a loose end hidden behind her hands. A strong pull would untie it.
This knot-tying method was something Ye Sangsang learned by watching a video.
Little did she expect it would one day come in handy for a game situation.
Before starting, she deliberately messed up her clothes and smeared Li Da's blood on the bedsheet before turning off the light.
Skipping the timeline, it was soon morning.
The crowing of two roosters in the countryside would usually wake up most of the village.
In the early morning, Old Lady Li stepped out to begin her chores in the yard, feeding the chickens and pigs, starting a fire, and preparing breakfast.
Soon she remembered her son hadn't come out yet, her steps quickening as she headed to the room.
Just as she was about to open the door, a sharp, horrified scream suddenly came from inside the room.
Old Lady Li's hand shook, and her movements hastened.
The foot of the bed faced the door. Upon opening it, Old Lady Li saw nothing unusual, only Ye Sangsang, terrified and wide-eyed, collapsing on the bed.
"Screaming at the break of dawn, you must be itching for a beating, you little wretch!" Old Lady Li stomped her feet and glared angrily at Ye Sangsang.
Ye Sangsang ignored her, her eyes fixed straight ahead.
Old Lady Li sensed something was amiss—where was her son! The room door was locked; where could her son have gone.
Hurriedly, she stepped in and saw her son sprawled on the ground, his head hitting the sharp corner of the stone block. Old Lady Li let out an unearthly scream.
"Ahhhh! My son!!!!"
