Zhou Chenyu's stomach rumbled uncontrollably as she smelled the aroma of their food.
She simply closed her eyes, huddled in a corner, and pondered how to escape that night.
The two lackeys beside Qian Rushan looked frail and weak, not like proper thugs. They must have been bought off from somewhere, so their fighting ability was not a concern.
The only person she needed to worry about was Qian Rushan.
Qian Rushan had been imprisoned in the dungeon for many days, and with the arduous mountain climb of the past two days, his physical strength was certainly not good. Now that he had eaten and drunk his fill, given his pleasure-seeking nature, he would probably have to lie down and rest soon.
And at that time, her chance to escape will come.
Zhou Chenyu glanced over there out of the corner of her eye and sure enough, she saw Qian Rushan leaning there lazily like a slump of mud.
"You know what, although it's not as comfortable as the Qian family's money shop, it's at least much more comfortable than that awful dungeon." With that, he yawned.
Seeing this, the servant obsequiously patted his leg and said with a smile, "Second Master must be tired. Why don't you rest early?"
"Of course." Qian Rushan yawned, slightly opened his eyes, and looked at the silent Zhou Chenyu. "While I'm sleeping, you two better keep an eye on her. If she leaves, I'll make sure you both lose your heads, you hear me?!"
The servant smiled as he looked at Zhou Chenyu's delicate and frail appearance. "Don't worry, Second Master, we've got it covered."
Qian Rushan looked around and saw that it was quiet except for the sounds of birdsong in the forest. He stretched and lay down on the bed. Soon after, he started snoring like a pig.
The opportunity has arrived.
"Hey, did you guys hear the sound of wolves?" Zhou Chenyu pretended to sit up in fright and looked at the two people for help.
Wolf?
The two exchanged a glance, not believing Zhou Chenyu's words, and said:
"We've walked all day and haven't seen a single wolf. Where would we find one now? You're probably trying to take this opportunity to escape, aren't you?"
"No, listen, there really are wolves howling." Zhou Chenyu looked scared, and then, whether it was good weather or just luck, there really was a commotion outside.
One of them, who had been hoping to rest after eating and drinking his fill, stood up with a grim expression, saying, "I'll see if there are any wolves. If not, I'll deal with you when I get back!"
After saying that, the man angrily stood up, grabbed a knife, and rushed out.
The other person sat to the side, glaring at Zhou Chenyu. "Even if he leaves, there are still two of us here. You can't escape."
Can't escape?
Zhou Chenyu smiled, her eyes filled with seductive allure as she looked at the man who had been stealing glances at her the whole way. "If I ran away, wouldn't you be very disappointed? I know you like me, and even want to..."
The man felt his bones melt at the sight of Zhou Chenyu's eyes and lips. He glanced back guiltily, denying it, and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"If I were lying, why would you be so flustered? You men are all the same." Zhou Chenyu stood up as if slumped, leaned lazily against the door, pulled off a corner of her shoulder, and beckoned to him with a charming smile: "He's asleep, come here."
What?
The man's Adam's apple bobbed, and as if possessed, he couldn't help but walk towards Zhou Chenyu.
Zhou Chenyu took a step forward, walked up to him, stood on tiptoe, pressed her cheek against his, and then, taking advantage of the moment when he was engrossed in the moment, covered his mouth and slapped him with a stick.
The man completely lost consciousness.
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