Lu Xiaoyang didn't say anything, but simply turned around with difficulty so that she could see her work.
There was a corner behind him, not very sharp, but if he persisted, he would definitely be able to wear the rope down.
After persisting for so many days, it's already showing results.
Zhang Lanxiang's eyes widened. They had been together for the past few days, and Lu Xiaoyang had been doing this the whole time, yet she knew nothing about it.
Liu Yuexiang also winked at her, secretly showing her a small stone in her hand. The stone had slightly sharp edges, and the rope binding Liu Yuexiang was also worn through.
She secretly hid this when she went to the outhouse and the supervisors weren't looking. It wasn't as useful as tiles or porcelain, but it was better than nothing.
Zhang Lanxiang was speechless. So, out of the three people who were still awake, she was the only one who didn't have a brain, right?
"You, you all... I..."
She felt completely helpless. They had a way to escape, but what about her?
"Shh!"
Liu Yuexiang told her to lower her voice and whispered, "Are you stupid! If we can untie it, we can definitely help you untie it too!"
Liu Yuexiang felt exhausted. Her cousin had always been naive, and she had kept it a secret from her before because she was worried that if her cousin found out, she would reveal her secret and be exposed.
I only told her now because I had no other choice. I just hope she can be more careful and not be easily fooled.
"Okay, I understand!"
Zhang Lanxiang then realized what was happening and nodded repeatedly.
Liu Yuexiang, still worried, cautioned, "Be careful, don't give yourself away!"
"Okay, I understand."
With her heart finally able to relax a bit, Zhang Lanxiang soon felt a little sleepy. It was truly remarkable that she could hold on for so long after being drugged.
Liu Yuexiang and Lu Xiaoyang exchanged a glance and both sighed helplessly. Their cousin was really carefree; she just went to sleep without a second thought.
But it's good that she's asleep, so they don't have to worry about her all day and keep them on edge.
"No, this is too slow. Give me the pebbles."
Lu Xiaoyang gave up on his less-than-useful horn; it was too time-consuming, and if things continued like this, the lives of those who were unconscious would truly be in danger.
Without hesitation, Liu Yuexiang quietly gave him the small stone.
When Lu Xiaoyang was at home, no matter how busy she was, she would practice martial arts every morning. For a long period of time, Lu Baichuan personally guided her, and she grew very quickly and even condensed some internal energy.
He is now trying to channel his inner strength into the small stone and use it to cut the rope.
As a result, the small stone shattered the moment the internal energy was injected.
Lu Xiaoyang: ...
Liu Yuexiang: ...
Forget it, I'll just stick to using that protruding angle grinder on the back.
Meanwhile, in a house not far from them, a group of people were discussing how to handle the situation.
"It's been so long already. This can't go on. We're wasting time and haven't gotten the job done. If their people come looking for us, we'll be in trouble."
"What can we do? We can't use force, otherwise we won't be able to explain it to the Lu family."
"Why not just stop feeding them? If they're full, they won't have to worry about anything, and it'll buy them some time. Let's just starve them and see how long they can hold out."
"In my opinion, you guys are just too stupid. It's just a woman! Just make it a fait accompli, let her get pregnant, and then she won't leave even if you ask her to."
...
Listening to his subordinates' discussions, Barr remained silent, pondering whose idea would be better to follow.
He had considered taking things too far back in Xiteng, but the others kept a close eye on Zhang Lanxiang, leaving her no chance to be alone with him, so it had been dragging on until now.
They kept looking for an opportunity to strike along the way, but the enemy was too vigilant. It wasn't until they crossed the border that they managed to bribe one of their men and leave everyone behind.
The Lu family is very powerful, and even their princess has to show them some respect. They dare not act recklessly, so they just keep them locked up and have not taken any further action.
But he knew he couldn't go on like this.
With that thought in mind, he ignored the people arguing inside, got up and went out. He wanted to use his own method to get Zhang Lanxiang to agree.
Zhang Lanxiang was startled awake by the sound of the door opening. Bal strode in and forcibly tried to take her out.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Zhang Lanxiang was startled. If she had some romantic feelings for Baer before, after Liu Yuexiang's advice, she was completely sober and realized that Baer was not so simple. Naturally, she did not dare to be alone with him.
Lu Xiaoyang and Liu Yuexiang were also on guard, ready to fight Baal to the end.
"Lan'er, you know my feelings, why are you still so cruel to me?"
Seeing that he couldn't take her away, Baal didn't force her; instead, he untied her.
Zhang Lanxiang ignored him, finding his current appearance both frightening and disgusting.
Bal wasn't angry. Instead, he looked at her with adoration and said with heartache, "I was wrong these past few days. I shouldn't have treated you like that. You must have been terrified, right? From now on, I won't treat you like that anymore. I won't restrict your freedom. Please don't be angry with me, okay?"
"real?"
Zhang Lanxiang was overjoyed. Wouldn't this allow her to go out and get reinforcements?
Liu Yuexiang was worried that she had been deceived again, and immediately said, "Don't pretend! If you really liked her, why would you let her suffer for so long?"
Barr instantly flew into a rage and yelled at her, "Don't even think about trying to drive a wedge between me and my fiancée! If it weren't for the fact that you're her cousin, I would have killed you already!"
If it weren't for these two interfering, he would have already won the heart of the beauty, instead of going through so many detours!
Liu Yuexiang rolled her eyes. He's already calling her fiancé? How shameless!
Zhang Lanxiang hurriedly shielded Liu Yuexiang and said to Baer, "If you really like me, you shouldn't treat my family like this. Untie them, and those other people too, they are all innocent."
"Will you marry me?"
He looked at Zhang Lanxiang with deep affection, trying to move her with tenderness.
This time, Zhang Lanxiang was smarter. She didn't agree, but she didn't refuse either. Instead, she lowered her head and said shyly, "I understand your feelings for pursuing me all the way to Beiyan. But marriage is a major event, and since ancient times, it has been decided by parents and matchmakers. I need to go back and ask my parents so that they can help me make a decision."
For a moment, Bal couldn't figure out if she was willing or making excuses. He just felt that the people of Beiyan were really cunning. If she was willing, she was willing; if she wasn't willing, she wasn't willing. Why did she have to ask her parents what they meant?
If this is just her excuse, and we really let her go back to ask her parents, will there be any follow-up?
Fortunately, he wasn't stupid. He laughed and said, "Marriage is a matter between the two of us. We can get married first and then go back to visit our parents. Isn't that the same?"
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