Chapter 203 Kill her? Marry her? (Still 6,000 chapters, please subscribe!)
After a while, the person who originally delivered the food came in and collected all the "leftovers" of Zhong Min and the others. After closing the door, Zhong Min sat down again.
She silently calculated the time, not just the duration of her stomach upset, but also the time it would take for the polished lens she'd left in the backyard to take effect. However, timing these things wasn't absolute; she also needed a bit of luck. For example, who would be the first group to eat? Or, would the sun get any stronger?
Although Zhong Min looked extremely calm, he was actually a little worried. He just didn't want Xier to have any more psychological burden. After all, the critical moment was about to arrive, and it would definitely be better if she had more confidence.
Estimating that the time was almost up, Zhong Min winked at Xi'er, who was standing beside him. Seeing this, Xi'er nodded quickly, then pretended to have a stomachache, opened the door, and said to the person at the door: "Ouch, my stomach hurts so much, I have to go to the toilet."
Seeing this, the man asked another person to take Xier away without saying a word. Not long after he came back, Zhong Min went to the toilet again with the same excuse, and the gatekeeper didn't say anything.
This went on for three or four times, and the two men had completely lost their temper because of Zhong Min and Xier. Firstly, it didn't seem like they were pretending, and secondly, when they went to the toilet, they saw other people who seemed to have diarrhea, so they guessed that there was something unclean in the food prepared in the kitchen at noon.
After coming back from the last trip, Xier and Zhong Min had almost stopped having diarrhea, but something was wrong with the two gatekeepers at the door. They had eaten later than Zhong Min and the others, so their stomachs started to feel the pain a while ago.
The two of them started running to the toilet, one after the other. Later, it was too late and they couldn't take turns, so they had to lock the door and started a protracted battle in the toilet.
When Xier heard the noise outside, she couldn't hold back any longer and ran up to try to open the lock.
"Don't be anxious. It's not the time yet. Change your clothes quickly, change your hairstyle, and prepare a little. There's still time." Zhong Min grabbed Xier and gave instructions quickly. The two compatriots who went to the toilet probably wouldn't be back for a while. Moreover, everything was ready, but what she needed had not arrived yet.
Seeing this, Xier quickly controlled her emotions and immediately did as Zhong Min instructed. Just as the two of them had finished getting dressed again, they heard a commotion outside. Soon, the noise gradually grew louder.
Zhong Min's brows lit up when he heard this, and he quickly said to Xier, "Okay, the time has come. It's up to you!"
Xier nodded vigorously, took a thin wire from her head, walked to the door, looked out through the crack, and when she saw nothing was wrong, she started to open the door.
This was the first time that Zhong Min witnessed Xier's skills. It was really amazing. In just three or two moves, the lock outside was opened. Xier carefully opened the door, and the two hurried out, then locked the door again, looked around, and seized the opportunity to quickly walk towards the route they had found before.
"Keep calm and don't be nervous!" Zhong Min comforted Xier calmly as they walked.
Xier looked around and found that no one was passing by along the way. Although she knew that this road was chosen by Zhong Min in advance, she did not expect it to be so smooth.
"Don't worry, they are all busy putting out the fire. When you get close to the gate, you must stay calm and don't panic. Just pretend to have a stomachache." Zhong Min instructed again.
Xier was extremely surprised. Was there a fire in the courtyard? No wonder she heard some chaotic noises just now. But how did Zhong Min know? Could it be that she set the fire just like the medicine in the food?
But this was strange. She had always been with Zhong Min. How could Zhong Min have the ability to clone himself and run outside to set a fire? For a moment, her mind was filled with doubts, but Xier was also a sensible person. She knew that this was not the time to ask too many questions. Instead, she nodded and did as Zhong Min said.
The two of them quickly arrived at the gate, immediately pretending to have a stomachache, and while pressing their stomachs with their hands, they quickly ran towards the door. At this moment, many people in the villa had gone to the fire in the backyard, so there were only two people guarding the gate.
Seeing Zhong Min and Xier running over, the two naturally stopped them and asked, "Stop, what's wrong with you?"
Zhong Min also noticed the shift pattern of the people guarding the gate of the villa. These two people had never seen her and Xier before. In addition, there were many maids in the villa who did not come with them, so it was not surprising that they did not recognize her.
Especially, at this time, most of the people in the villa were attracted by the fire she had set earlier, and they would never have thought that she would find a way to leave directly through the gate. So, taking all things into consideration, now is the best time with the right time, place and people.
"I have a stomachache. I don't know if the lunch prepared in the kitchen today is unclean. Many people have stomachaches. So, Mother Lin asked us to go outside and find a doctor." Zhong Min acted very realistically, and he looked like he was almost as weak as a shrimp.
Zhong Min heard about Lin Niang from the two maids who delivered food. She guessed that she was the one in charge of them. Seeing that they both had a somewhat respectful tone, she thought that she must be the one who came with Shangguan Hong.
Hearing Lin Niang, the gatekeeper didn't seem to be surprised. He just asked again, "Why did you two go to get a doctor?"
"Mrs. Lin said we are more familiar with the place, and now there is a fire inside for some reason, and those who are stronger have gone over there to help put out the fire, so..." Zhong Min deliberately did not finish his words, dragging out the words and snorting, looking very uncomfortable.
Seeing this, the man didn't ask any more questions. He opened the door and told Zhong Min and Xi'er to go and come back quickly. Zhong Min and Xi'er hurried out the door, not daring to stay, and went directly to the left.
After avoiding that side, Zhong Min said nothing, pulled Xier and ran. After running for a while, they stopped because they couldn't run anymore, and found a secluded place to breathe heavily.
"Jin, Jin'er... have we, have we won?" Xi'er was extremely excited and asked anxiously even though she was out of breath.
Zhong Min smiled and nodded. After calming down a bit, he said, "Of course we won, but we can't trust everything that person said. Let's take a break first, and then we have to find a way to leave here quickly."
"Yeah, yeah!" Xier agreed repeatedly. At this moment, she really felt like she was dreaming. She didn't expect that the task that she originally thought was more difficult than climbing to the sky was actually solved easily by Zhong Min. She was really impressed.
At this moment, Zhong Min decided to run northwest first, wait until she found other people's houses and knew where this place was, and then try to find Qin Ke. She estimated that Qin Ke was already on his way back to the village, so she had to approach the place where Qin Ke might pass by.
After making adjustments, Zhong Min took Xier and set off. In order to get out smoothly, the two of them only packed some valuables and left them without taking any clothes. After finding out the situation, they would have to get more clothes and then find a way to get a horse for transportation.
After walking for a while, she suddenly stopped, turned her head and looked back, her brows immediately wrinkled into a small mountain.
"Why don't you leave?" Xier asked curiously when she saw this.
"They caught up with us." Zhong Min's tone was a little gloomy. She really didn't expect Shangguan Hong to move so quickly. As soon as she escaped, this man came right after her.
"Who? Shangguan Hong?" Xi'er finally reacted. She pulled Zhong Min to look around and said anxiously, "Then hide quickly!"
"It's too late!" Before Zhong Min finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves gradually became clearer, and soon, Shangguan Hong was seen riding a tall horse and bringing a number of attendants to catch up.
Xier's palms were covered in sweat, and she subconsciously grasped Zhong Min tightly, not knowing what to do. She hadn't expected this guy to move so quickly. Now, they couldn't escape even with wings. Xier could only hold on to a glimmer of hope, hoping Shangguan Hong would keep his promise.
Soon, the horses stopped in front of them. Shangguan Hong waved his hand, and all the attendants behind him stopped in their tracks, not moving forward. He raised an eyebrow and smiled at Zhong Min, like a god looking down on the world, proud and superior. "Miss Min'er is truly amazing, but since you've already won the game, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Zhong Min naturally felt Xier's nervousness. Although Shangguan Hong was not very old, his strong aura just now made even her a little wary, let alone Xier.
She shook Xier's hand calmly, then said to Shangguan Hong on horseback, "Sir, what you said is true. I've been away from home for so long, so I'm naturally eager to return. Besides, you also said that as long as I win, you can let me go at any time. Are you planning to go back on your word?"
"What a joke! I always keep my word, how could I possibly go back on my word?" Shangguan Hong smiled and said as he jumped off the horse. The attendant beside him immediately stepped forward to take the reins and pull the horse a little further away.
"If that's the case, then what's the meaning of you bringing so many people here now, young master?" Zhong Min glanced at the people behind Shangguan Hong, with a questioning tone in his voice.
She had known for a long time that Shangguan Hong would not let her go so easily, but after all, there was a previous bet, so as the winner, she was somewhat more confident.
"It's nothing serious. It's just that you just burned my place and made a lot of people poop. If you don't explain it clearly, it might not be good." Shangguan Hong said as he approached Zhong Min. He stopped when he was only two or three steps away.
Zhong Min chuckled nonchalantly and retorted, "The young master only said no killing, but didn't make any other requirements. With so many of you watching me, how can I possibly escape if I don't make some noise? If even this young master thinks there's something wrong, then there's no way this game can work."
"I'm not saying I have any objections to the way you do things, I'm just curious about how you achieved those two things." Shangguan Hong looked very interested and emphasized, "By the way, I especially want to know how you managed to get that timely fire?"
The first part is easy to understand and not too difficult to imagine, but as for the latter part, Touguan Hong really couldn't figure it out. After all, arson requires someone to be at the scene, and when the fire broke out, Zhong Min was clearly locked in the house. Could it be that in just a few days, she had the ability to make the people in the other courtyard become her accomplices?
How could Shangguan Hong not be interested? No matter what the reason was, it was enough to make him admire her. It was the first time he had seen such a capable woman, who was not inferior to most outstanding men.
Zhong Min thought for a moment, then asked, "Master, do you mean that I can leave after I explain these two points?"
"Of course!" Shangguan Hong said without hesitation, "You won, so you can leave."
Hearing this affirmative and unequivocal answer, Zhong Min thought to herself that it wouldn't hurt to trust him just this once. So, she nodded with satisfaction and said, "Young Master is a straightforward person, so I certainly wouldn't dare to hide anything. It's actually very simple. Regarding the diarrhea, it's because I secretly put a little special laxative in the well next to the kitchen. It's not only non-toxic, but it can actually help them detoxify. Just go to the toilet a few more times and everything will be fine. See, isn't it all over now?"
Zhong Min smiled and pointed at the people behind Shangguan Hong. They looked fine and had come over so quickly. He guessed that these people either hadn't eaten yet or had very strong resistance. In short, under normal circumstances, if they were really poisoned by the drug, it would be impossible for them to recover in such a short time.
"They are fine. Those who are in trouble are still in the toilet in the other courtyard." Shangguan Hong also laughed. It seemed that he not only did not intend to blame others, but he seemed to be in a very good mood, which was rare.
Zhong Min couldn't hold back. Thinking of the bustling scene in front of the toilet, he couldn't help but burst out laughing. Xi'er, who was standing beside him, forgot all her fears and worries and couldn't help but laugh along.
Shangguan Hong was okay with Zhong Min and Xier's reactions, but none of the servants behind him could laugh. They all stared at Zhong Min with dark faces like Bao Gong, as if they shared a common hatred for the enemy. Zhong Min couldn't help but stop laughing, glanced around with a hint of apology, and quickly looked away.
"As for the second point, about the fire..." Zhong Min cleared his throat briefly and continued, "The sun was quite strong today. I got a copper lens and polished it a little. Then, while I was out, I placed it near the fire. The polished lens will focus the sunlight on a single point, causing the temperature to rise continuously. When the temperature reaches a certain level, it will spontaneously combust. And then... I don't need to tell you about what happened next, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shangguan Hong clapped his hands. He made no secret of his admiration for Zhong Min. This method was indeed not something that everyone could come up with. "It's brilliant, it's really brilliant. Even I didn't expect it to be this way."
Zhong Min chuckled to herself when she heard this. She was merely borrowing from some indirect experience. Even children today would understand that, so it wasn't anything special. But practical things are good, and since she hadn't claimed to be original, there was no need to explain too much.
"All your questions have been answered, sir. So, can we leave now?" Zhong Min immediately seized the opportunity and said while pulling Xier, as if he was ready to turn around and leave at any time.
"Miss Min'er is really impatient. In this case, please do as you please!" Shangguan Hong stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation, but did not say anything else. He looked at her with a smile on his face, as if he was seeing off a friend.
Zhong Min really didn't expect that this time it would be so straightforward and smooth. It seemed that this person was really a trustworthy person. Seeing this, she was very happy. She quickly smiled and said thank you, and then she took Xier, who also had a happy face, and turned around and left.
It doesn't matter where we go, let's just leave this place as soon as possible, she said to herself, to avoid trouble if this guy suddenly changes his mind. She is still young, and it is not easy to be reborn, so she might as well live a few more decades first.
But who knew that she was such a bad person, that whatever she wished for came true, good things never came true but bad things did. She had just taken a few steps when she heard footsteps behind her. In a short while, the group of attendants surrounded her, blocking her way.
Her brows furrowed, and she turned around abruptly and asked Shangguan Hong, who was still smiling, "What do you mean by this?"
A villain, indeed, a naked villain. He had just sworn that he would never go back on his word, but before his words had even faded from the wind, he had already taken action? I've never seen such a shameless bastard pretending to be a gentleman!
Shangguan Hong naturally saw the unspeakable anger and dissatisfaction in Zhong Min's eyes, but he remained unmoved. He still maintained a bright smile and said slowly, "Miss Min'er, please don't look at me like that. It makes me look like a villain."
"Young Master, you go back on your word. What else can you be but a villain?" This time, Zhong Minke no longer had a good face. He spoke back in a bad tone.
"No, no, no, I didn't go back on my word. I said I would let you go if you win, but I didn't say I would never catch you again." Shangguan Hong waved his hands and made an innocent expression, as if he had been misunderstood, as realistic as it could be.
Zhong Min was furious. She hadn't expected this bastard to be so shameless. She snorted contemptuously and said angrily, "If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have bothered to go through all this trouble with you. It's my bad luck to have run into someone like you. You can kill me or chop me up as you please. Just give me a quick death!"
Hearing Zhong Min's words, Shangguan Hong laughed again. He shook his head and said after a moment, "Don't worry, I don't want to kill you now. I think it's better to marry you than to kill you. It's just one more person to support."
As soon as these words came out, Zhong Min wanted to rush over and beat the bastard up. What kind of joke is this? Just now he wanted to kill her, and now he wants to marry her? What does he think of her? A toy or an object to be manipulated at will? You can marry me just by saying so, damn, I still don't even think highly of you!
"Shangguan Hong, I know you're rich. Even raising three thousand more wouldn't be a problem, let alone one!" Zhong Min sneered and said disdainfully, "But I'm not someone you can marry. A villain like you isn't worth my attention."
"It doesn't matter. I don't plan to make you fall in love with me anyway. What does it matter whether I am pleasing to the eye or not? I never said I like you, right?" Shangguan Hong was in a very good mood at the moment. He was not angry at Zhong Min's attitude. Instead, he teased her with a smile on his face.
"Shameless!" Zhong Min gnashed his teeth in hatred: "Why don't you just kill me? I won't let you succeed!"
"Purpose?" Shangguan Hong repeated the word with amusement, and then seemed to be thinking about something. After a moment, he said to Zhong Min, "You're right. As long as I marry you, I can still achieve my goal. Maybe the effect will be better. After all, killing you will only make him more crazy. If I marry you, he will completely give up!"
"Hahaha..." Shangguan Hong laughed with great pride, as if he had witnessed such a happy and enjoyable scene.
"Him? Who is he?" Zhong Min felt that Shangguan Hong was like a madman at this moment. Not only was he crazy, but he also looked like he deserved a beating. However, his words just now clearly revealed something. At least it showed that the reason why Shangguan Hong targeted her was entirely because of his concern for another person.
But who was this person? What was his relationship to Shangguan Hong? And what was her connection to that person? Everything suddenly became a mess. The only thing that was clear was that she would never marry this shameless bastard!
"You'll know who he is when we get married. Why are you in such a hurry? Are you in such a hurry to marry me so soon?" Shangguan Hong spoke ambiguously as he moved closer to Zhong Min.
Seeing this, Zhong Min pulled out the dagger from her bosom and pointed it at Shangguan Hong: "Get lost, I'm not interested in bastards like you!"
Damn it, the worst that could happen is that I fight them. There's no way out anyway! Zhong Min glared at Shangguan Hong fiercely, not wanting to be teased by this bastard again.
"Oh, this guy has a really fierce temper, but the fiercer the better. It will be fun to tame him later!"
Shangguan Hong had just finished speaking when he heard the servant beside him suddenly shout "Be careful", and then someone rushed up and pushed him away.
Zhong Min looked carefully and saw that the man who pushed Shangguan Hong away was hit by a dart in the back. Before she could figure out what was going on, more than 20 masked men in black suddenly fell from the sky and attacked Shangguan Hong's servants.
The scene instantly turned into a melee. Shangguan Hong was quickly protected by several servants and surrounded in the middle. After Zhong Min reacted, he immediately pulled Xier to hide aside.
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