Gu Rong, who was huddled in the corner, gently poked Han Jianshu's arm: "Brother, they're so loud, won't they wake up the uncle at the door?"
"Don't worry, it won't happen."
Those people outside couldn't hear anything through the thick walls.
The person watching at the door was already completely drunk and wouldn't notice anything.
Moreover, what those children were saying was all mumbled and unclear; even if someone was at the door, they wouldn't be able to hear what they were saying.
Seeing that Gu Rong was already extremely sleepy, he simply pulled her into his arms and said, "Go to sleep."
Leaning against Han Jianshu's chest, Gu Rong couldn't help but yawn: "Okay, brother, remember to call me if you're leaving."
Han Jianshu gently patted Gu Rong's back and whispered, "Don't worry, I'll definitely call you before I leave and take you home to see your mother and grandparents."
Upon hearing this, Gu Rong closed her eyes with relief, and her breathing gradually became even.
After an unknown amount of time, a sudden commotion arose outside.
Han Jianshu alertly pricked up his ears and peered out through the cracks in the wood. It was the guards who had come to deliver the food.
Upon seeing this, Han Jianshu quickly released Gu Rong and placed her on the ground.
He himself tied himself up with rope, lay face down on the ground, and covered himself with the little straw he had left.
The guard came in, took a look, made sure the person was still inside, threw in a steamed bun, and then turned and left.
After everyone left, Han Jianshu walked to Gu Rong's side and hugged the trembling Gu Rong, saying, "It's alright, it's alright, don't be afraid, we'll be able to leave soon."
Gu Rong woke up just as the commotion started.
Thinking about the day she arrived, and how she threatened to be beaten when she got home, Gu Rong couldn't help but tremble.
Hearing Han Jianshu's voice in her ear, Gu Rong looked up with red eyes and asked, "Brother Jianshu, can we really go home?"
Han Jianshu held Gu Rong in his arms and whispered in her ear, "Yes, we can definitely go back."
When evening finally arrived, Han Jianshu saw that the guards at the door were still drinking, patiently waiting for him to get drunk.
"Bang".
Han Jianshu only looked up when he heard a sound coming from outside, confirming that the other person was asleep.
Then he looked at the children who were pretending to be asleep opposite him: "I'm going to make a move in a bit, so don't move."
"Uh-huh".
After confirming that the other party had agreed, Han Jianshu looked down at Gu Rong and said, "You wait here obediently, your brother will be back in a little while."
Gu Rong held onto Han Jianshu's hand tightly, afraid that he would abandon her.
Han Jianshu lowered her head and placed Axi in her hands: "Don't be afraid, Axi will protect you. I will rescue you soon."
Ah Xi nuzzled Gu Rong: "Rong Bao, don't be afraid. I'm here, he can't run away. If he dares to sneak away, I'll take you to find him and get revenge."
"I don't need revenge, I just want my brother to take me home," Gu Rong said softly to Han Jianshu.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely take you home," Han Jianshu said, glancing at Gu Rong before forcefully pulling his hand away.
He then squeezed through the wooden fence, glanced at Gu Rong, and quickly walked to the entrance to the basement.
He gently opened the wooden door and threw out the sleeping powder he had prepared beforehand.
After confirming that everyone above was unconscious, Han Jianshu took the key from the guard and went inside.
When everyone saw the key he was holding, they all became excited: "Open the door for me! Open the door for me!"
Looking at the crowd, who were making a racket just like in their first life, Han Jianshu frowned and said, "If you all speak any louder and the people outside hear us, let's see how you run away. Shut up, if you make another sound, none of you will be leaving."
His shout silenced everyone instantly.
Han Jianshu walked to the innermost part, opened Gu Rong's door first, carried Gu Rong on his back, and then began to open the doors one by one.
Every time one was opened, Han Jianshu would say, "Follow me and don't rush out. If you're discovered and locked up again, you'll be beaten to death by the others."
Although the children all wanted to go home, each of them had been beaten and dared not wander off easily.
After all the doors were opened, Han Jianshu stood on the stairs, looking at the dozens of children below: "Follow me in a moment, don't run around. Follow me exactly as I walk, and answer me quietly, understand?"
"Understood," the others replied quietly, and Han Jianshu nodded in satisfaction.
Then he walked to the entrance, gently pushed the door open, and led Gu Rong up first.
Then he shouted down, "Come on up, don't push, don't make noise."
As Han Jianshu spoke, the children below stopped pushing and shoving and came up one by one obediently.
Upon seeing the group of people approaching, Han Jianshu took the initiative to lead the way.
Seeing the same path he had taken in his previous life, Han Jianshu paused for a moment, then quickly walked over.
Not long after I walked over, the guards who were watching outside jumped out from the side.
Upon seeing this, Han Jianshu shouted loudly to those behind him, "Someone has spotted us! Everyone, run!"
At this shout, all the children behind panicked and scattered in all directions, just like in the first life.
Seeing this, Han Jianshu glanced at the scattered crowd and quickly ran towards home.
Several of them, seeing Han Jianshu carrying a small child on his back, quickly chased after him.
As the people drew closer, Gu Rong nestled against Han Jianshu's neck and whispered, "Brother, put me down, they're catching up soon."
"Don't speak," Han Jianshu said, barely managing to carry Gu Rong on his back as he quickly ran forward.
But children can't keep up with adults, and Han Jianshu and Gu Rong were quickly overtaken.
Han Jianshu looked at the person blocking his way; just like in his previous life, there was only one. He silently hid the dagger in his sleeve.
The man blocking the road looked at the two, one big and one small, and couldn't help but sneer: "Running away? Why aren't you running anymore? You've made me chase you for so long, I think you're asking for death."
Seeing the approaching man, Han Jianshu pulled Gu Rong behind him and stared at him warily.
The man couldn't help but laugh as he watched Han Jianshu's actions: "You little brat, trying to be a hero and save the damsel in distress? Don't you even know if you're qualified?"
Seeing the man's outstretched hand, Han Jianshu quickly swung the dagger in her hand, slashing directly at the man's wrist.
"Ahhh, you're asking for it!" The man clutched his wrist in pain, howling in agony, his eyes fixed on the driver behind him.
Han Jianshu gave him no chance at all, quickly swinging the dagger in her hand to attack the man's hands and feet.
He wasn't thinking about harming people; he was only thinking about crippling the man's limbs so he wouldn't be able to harm him.
But the moment he lowered his head, the man grabbed a stone and hurled it at Han Jianshu, yelling, "Go to hell, you little bitch!"
"Be careful, brother."
Seeing this, Gu Rong quickly rushed over, lay on top of Han Jianshu, and used her back to block the stone that the man was throwing.
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