Simulated Crime, This Criminal Doesn't Seem to Be Acting-Chapter 72

Wen Ya wasn't naive; she quickly realized it was a diversionary tactic orchestrated by Ye Sangsang.

She cried with tears streaming down her face, her hand shoved into her mouth, biting down hard.

Even as the metallic tang of blood filled her mouth, she stayed silent.

She couldn't make a sound.

If she did, all their hard work would be ruined, and their hope of salvation would vanish.

She crouched in a corner of a makeshift shack built by market vendors, not daring to move.

When the pursuers left, Wen Ya, weak and trembling, forced herself to stand and emerge.

Seeing that they had been lured away, she quickly started running, heading in the opposite direction.

She couldn't stay put. If they realized she was missing, they would search every nook and cranny.

Ye Sangsang had instructed her to head elsewhere and wait for exactly three days, emphasizing the importance of this plan.

Wen Ya, though innocent, wasn't foolish.

After considering her options, she walked three streets over to the farthest point from the police station.

With a limp, she moved slowly but managed to find a shrubbery and crouched within, waiting.

She tugged at her hair, frowning.

It was too recognizable like this.

After some thought, she ventured to a garbage dump, a place they had passed when first arriving in the city.

Digging through the trash, she finally found a rusty, chipped pair of scissors.

Using the intact edge, she measured and cut her flowing hair down to just two inches in length.

Once finished, she pondered what a beggar might look like and gritted her teeth, picking up a cracked bowl.

Next, she removed her pants, cramming her bent, injured leg into the makeshift concealment.

Then, she located a foul-smelling, tattered long man's coat that was so worn it crumbled under her touch. She forced herself to wear it, enduring the urge to vomit. The coat was long enough to disguise her figure.

She smeared garbage on her face and hands and found a stick to serve as her cane. Dragging along some cardboard and bottles, she made her way to a junkyard to exchange her finds for money.

She didn't speak, merely gesturing for them to take her trash.

Ultimately, she received twenty cents and was dismissed with impatience.

Her goal achieved, she slowly began searching for more garbage bins.

Passersby, repelled by her stench, gave her a wide berth.

Satisfied that she now resembled a beggar, she found a place with a fair amount of foot traffic.

Using the scissors, she cut open the knee area of her pants and smeared dirt over her exposed knee, making it look as filthy as possible. She knelt down, placing the broken bowl in front of her.

If this had been Wen Ya more than a year ago, she would have rather died than stoop to such humiliation.

But now, she carried out these actions with a stoic calm, even going as far as to intentionally make her hidden skin as filthy and horrendous as possible.

She couldn't afford to be careless; there were sisters relying on her.

She didn't know what had become of Ye Sangsang and Sun Nian, but she could imagine—at best, they were half-dead; at worst, they had been killed.

She had been kidnapped in broad daylight on a relatively deserted street, so she knew firsthand how ruthless they were.

She forced herself not to cry, sitting there as she waited for the three days to pass.

When the searchers passed by, she didn't tremble as she had before, afraid they might spot her. Instead, she deliberately picked up her bowl, squatted, and motioned for them to toss her some money.

They didn't suspect a thing, and one even kicked her.

Then another.

The small town had only six streets, and they searched every alley. She saw them pass by three times.

Over the three days, she received offerings from kind-hearted strangers and earned a few coins.

At night, she slept in the alleyways, as her overpowering stench repelled even the homeless.

Every morning, she returned to the town's central garbage dump to reapply layers of filth, ensuring she didn't give herself away.

She felt as though she had been marinated in the foulness.

Yet, seeing the five yuan in her hand, a sense of unprecedented peace filled her heart.

On the third morning, she found a convenience store she had observed for its kindness and lack of ties to the villains.

She crouched by the door, waiting for it to open.

Clutched in her hand was a grimy, dampened five-yuan note, her hand trembling slightly with anticipation.

As the first rays of sunlight broke through the fog, the female store owner approached slowly.

The fog thinned, and as she walked through it, Wen Ya's tears flowed freely.

All the worry, fear, and anxiety of the last three days surged through her.

She wasn't a stranger to this store; the owner, though repulsed by her odor, had never shooed her away.

"You’re here so early to buy something?" The owner unlocked the door, addressing Wen Ya.

Wen Ya, dragging her injured leg, stood up and handed over the money, pointing at the red fixed-line phone on the counter.

[My goodness, what did I just witness!]

[Wen Ya actually did it.]

[The game simulation is amazing; it showed Wen Ya's efforts so vividly.]

The live stream skipped over non-essential scenes, focusing on Wen Ya's actions.

Countless viewers were moved to tears, knowing from the game's information that Wen Ya was still just a girl not yet seventeen years old.

Wen Ya's hand trembled as she handed over the money, her eyes questioning the owner.

The owner nodded.

Wen Ya smiled, gingerly picking up the phone without touching the counter.

She dialed the number digit by digit, the phone number of her mother.

Her mother, who loved her the most.

After two rings, a hoarse voice answered.

"Hello, is there news about my daughter? No matter the cost, I will pay it!"

The tremulous voice, strained and teary, desperately tried to stay calm, afraid of missing any information.

Wen Ya spoke softly: "Mom."

There was a pause of about three seconds on the line, followed by a wail of heartbreaking anguish.

"Mom, don't cry. Listen to me!" Wen Ya didn't cry but urged her to report to the police immediately and come to her location.

Long-distance calls were expensive, and Wen Ya only had five yuan. She had to convey everything she needed to in just a few minutes.

After explaining everything, she said, "Mom, it's okay. Hurry!"

She hung up and carefully placed the money on the glass counter.

Wen Ya didn't know how far her home was, but she chose to believe her mother would come.

The owner watched Wen Ya, listening to her voice and words.

"You want to report to the police, right?" the owner asked.

Wen Ya just looked at her.

She had learned not to trust strangers too easily, even if she believed the owner was kind.

The owner reassured her, "I won't tell anyone you were here. Be careful."

Wen Ya looked at her and quietly said, "Thank you."

She turned and started to leave, grateful for the owner's help.

"Wait!" The owner stopped her a few steps later, thinking for a moment.

Wen Ya turned back. "What is it? Not enough money? My mom will pay you back if it's not enough."

The owner shook her head. "No, don't go. Stay inside the store; I'll go to the nearest police station and report for you. The county Public Security Bureau is just down the street."

Wen Ya hesitated, then nodded.

The owner reassured her, "Don't be afraid; I won't hurt you. I'm not a bad person. You shouldn't go to the police yourself; there might still be traffickers watching."

Wen Ya obediently nodded.

Once the owner left, Wen Ya quickly left the store and hurried to a corner at the far end of the street.

She needed to observe from a distance without staying in one place.

She believed the owner was a good person, but the fear of being betrayed was too fresh for her to be careless.

[Wen Ya is so smart! Knowing to be cautious.]

[True, but I'm curious, why didn't she just dial 110 to report?]

[Those asking, it's 2003. The unified 110 emergency system isn't fully established yet. Small towns likely don't have access, which wasn't until later when 110 was fully implemented across counties and towns.]

As the live stream debated, Wen Ya anxiously and hopefully waited.

She feared being a victim once more yet yearned for the arrival of the police and her chance at salvation.

After more than ten minutes, the female shop owner returned.

Wen Ya looked at the three policemen in police uniforms and, after careful observation, finally smiled.

When the female shop owner came to the store to look for her, she limped out.

As the female shop owner saw her and pointed her out to the police, the policemen walked over to Wen Ya.

Then Wen Ya was taken to the police station, even though she was scared and uneasy when she saw the police.

In fact, she was very afraid that these people might be bad guys, and she was afraid she wouldn't get the outcome she wanted.

So she kept her head down the entire way.

Only when she saw the door of the police station and the badges and various insignia on the police uniforms did she finally feel a sense of reality.

Standing at the gate of the police station, Wen Ya couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears.

Only at that moment did she truly relax.

A female police officer approached to comfort her, and Wen Ya took off her coat to wash up and changed into the clothes the female police officer had prepared for her.

She quickly took care of herself and began to recount the details of being abducted and the escape attempt.

Sun Nian, Ye Sangsang, Sister Su, and the other sisters in the village were all waiting for her.

She wanted to save them from their suffering.

She managed to contact her mother again, not having to hang up hastily due to lack of phone credit.

The police began to confirm the exact location of the village.

Wen Ya was not allowed to go along, out of fear that those people might try to take her back.

Police officers from out of town and family members were also on their way, and they would coordinate with local police to rescue the victims.

Watching the police cars and officers leave, Wen Ya tightly gripped the door handle, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Finally, she had arrived at this day.

She thought she would wither and die in that horrible village.

Unexpectedly, she still stood on civilized ground.

…

Ye Sangsang lay on the ground for half a day, during which she received no food.

It was only because of a fellow captive girl’s sympathy that she managed to get a piece of candy, which she shared with Ye Sangsang and Sun Nian each.

The girl admired those who had escaped and felt the pain of their situation, deciding to help by sharing what little she had.

Ye Sangsang gained a bit of energy, moved her body, and slowly stood up.

Sun Nian had already woken up and said to Ye Sangsang, "Hey, we're still alive." Her eyes, though, had seen so much that they now reflected a calm, no longer torn by the storms of emotion.

Ye Sangsang stretched out her hand to help her up, looking through the window at the dark sky outside.

Those men were drinking and shouting loudly.

Ye Sangsang had no intention of making a move.

She was waiting.

Soon, two minivans arrived in the evening, and everyone inside was crammed into the vehicles.

They were going back to the village.

When they got into the car, they were blindfolded.

Sister Hong fixed her gaze on Ye Sangsang, causing a sense of foreboding in her.

But she couldn't be sure, as how could a woman with no strength possibly cause any waves.

Ye Sangsang looked at the small screen of the livestream, where a part of the screen showed Wen Ya's movements.

The livestream technology was getting smarter and smarter, understanding what the audience liked to see.

After a few glances, Ye Sangsang stopped watching and closed her eyes calmly, feeling the bumpy mountain road.

By the time they arrived at the town and then the village, it was already late at night.

Despite the late hour, the villagers were still waiting.

Sun Nian was taken back, her eyes showing no despair, as she still had some use and they wouldn't kill her.

She believed in Wen Ya, who would definitely bring good news.

Ye Sangsang was taken out, as the villagers were wary after she had set Old Lady Li's house on fire.

But men are overly confident creatures, believing they could tame Ye Sangsang.

They thought the Li family had been unlucky, with Old Lady Li unable to control Ye Sangsang.

Moreover, for them, Ye Sangsang as a university student was now cheaper than before.

Previously, why didn't other families choose Ye Sangsang? It was because as a university student, her price was higher.

Now that she was being sold a second time, they had the idea of lowering the price.

Sister Hong also agreed to the bidding.

Ye Sangsang remained silent, as if the person being sold wasn't her.

Of course, to lower Sister Hong's guard, Ye Sangsang kept her eyes closed and leaned to one side, pretending she had no strength to resist.

"Nine hundred dollars, no more."

"A thousand."

"Twelve hundred, I think that's a good price."

Prices were continuously called out.

In the end, Sister Hong sold Ye Sangsang to Wang Dong for fifteen hundred dollars.

He was an old bachelor in the village.

Sister Hong nodded at him, "Take her away, but I still advise you to let her drink water the next two days, don’t give her any food. Lock her up with the chains in the room alone, don’t let her get close to her. "

"After you do that, you can sleep, don’t be careless. If she escapes again, I won't sell you village wives and boys anymore."

"Until she gets pregnant and has a child, after a few years of monitoring her closely, you can let her move around."

She repeatedly and cautiously instructed Wang Dong.

Seeing her anxious appearance, Wang Dong nodded.

"Don't worry, I'm not an impatient person. My mom even said to find a Taoist priest to see if she's a jinx! If she really is a jinx, we'll need to do something about it."

The others nodded, agreeing that Wang Dong's approach was good.

Generally, buying a wife would cost more than two thousand dollars, but now they saved hundreds, and with just a bit more to pay a Taoist priest, it would be fine to change her jinxed fate.

Sister Hong nodded, "As long as you have a plan."

These men, not getting Ye Sangsang at a bargain price, turned their gaze to the other girls.

Some wanted to go straight to having a son.

After all, as long as they were raised within the family, they would be filial to their own in the future, and not telling them about their birth would prevent them from finding out.

The selection process was filled with voices, everyone very clear about what they wanted.

As Ye Sangsang was dragged out, the sounds inside gradually disappeared.

Wang Dong seemed to avoid touching Ye Sangsang, possibly fearing she was a jinx.

Ye Sangsang was pulled back, her limbs and neck locked with chains.

The person didn't go near her, just left her in a dark room.

Outside, there were curses, likely Wang Dong's mom, who was against the decision, with Wang Dong trying to appease her.

Ye Sangsang quietly listened, as did the livestream audience, who were curious about what Ye Sangsang planned to do.

What followed, however, was Ye Sangsang going offline.

The livestream audience collectively questioned.

Unfortunately, Ye Sangsang had no intention of answering.

Ye Sangsang dealt with some remaining issues, such as confirming the diagnosis of mental status, contacting Su Xu's family’s progress, etc.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and Ye Sangsang would have the opportunity to be diagnosed by a professional expert team the next day.

Su Xu's family agreed much faster than expected, as many with mental illness don't realize they are mentally ill, but their families have been driven to the edge of a breakdown.

Knowing someone was willing to pay for Su Xu to stay in the hospital, Su Xu's family was overjoyed and agreed on the spot.

Lawyer Lin stated that the remaining litigation issues would be fully handled by her.

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One was from Ye Zhe, who asked why he was being kicked out; he was also a child of the Ye family, and he also had the surname Ye.

Ye Sangsang called back, replying that he was indeed a child of the Ye family, his father indeed having the surname Ye due to being adopted.

But they had no property, just an adoption, and there was no inheritance.

Ye Zhe could consult a lawyer to ask his dad, as the Ye family had managed to give some to her cheap dad.

In short, he had asked the wrong person.

She told him bluntly that if he called again to ask, she would fight for the inheritance after his dad died, and at that time, Ye Zhe, who hadn't officially been through a paternity test, might not be able to win against her.

Ye Zhe fell silent and decided to negotiate with his biological father for his own share.

After dealing with these matters, Ye Sangsang continued her usual life.

In the evening, she once again entered the game.

After taking her mind off things, she knew she had to perform well the next day, showing a good mental state.

Ye Sangsang didn't choose to act that night but instead skipped the timeline after watching Wen Ya's fast-forwarded storyline.

She knew Sister Hong wouldn’t leave so soon.

She was finding Wen Ya.

At the same time, she needed to determine how she would handle things if Wen Ya went to the police.

The village was their sanctuary, and as soon as the police entered, they would be informed in advance.

Wherever they hid, the villagers would shield them, pretending they didn't know anything, and the police would be powerless.

It was even safer than running away.

During this time, Wang Dong really did invite a Taoist priest. When Ye Sangsang woke up, she found yellow talismans hanging on her body and spread across the floor.

Seeing this scene, the live stream viewers were speechless.

Ye Sangsang paused, glanced around, and narrowed her eyes, pondering something.

It was noon on the third day, and her body had only had water in the past few days. Ye Sangsang staggered to her feet.

At that moment, someone pushed the door open.

It was an old woman, carrying a bowl that looked like a mix of cornmeal and boiled cabbage, something that resembled pig feed, and walked over to Ye Sangsang.

"Eat," she said bluntly, leaning down and impatiently tossing the bowl in front of Ye Sangsang. "My son asked for this for you. Tonight, you’ll marry my son and enter our home. You’re such a cursed woman, no one outside the mountain wants you. We even spent money to change your fate with a Taoist ritual! You should be grateful! The priest performed a day-long ceremony, and it cost us dozens of dollars!"

The bowl spun around and finally came to a stop.

Ye Sangsang remained silent, stretching out her hand to pick up the bowl and eat slowly and methodically.

It wasn't her trying to act refined; she simply hadn't reached the point of desperation yet.

Three days of starvation had left her too weak to wolf down the food.

The old woman stared at Ye Sangsang, “You must be a starving ghost reincarnated. I really do pity my food! If it weren’t for you saying your family can bear sons, I would never have agreed for my son to buy you!”

She muttered on and on, her eyes filled with disdain as she looked at Ye Sangsang.

After a long while, she still couldn’t hide her heartache over the food being eaten.

Ultimately, seeing that Ye Sangsang was still silent, she gave up, cursing under her breath as she left.

Ye Sangsang finished eating, her strength gradually returning as she began to think about picking the lock.

She could only jump to this point in the timeline.

Thinking about the small screen that had disappeared in the upper right corner, she realized that help was on the way.

Curiosity stirred within her, as killing these people was boring. If she could passively complete the game’s mission, that would be fine too.

However, looking around her surroundings, Ye Sangsang felt uncertain.

Half an hour after finishing her meal, the muddy road of the village was suddenly invaded by three police cars.

Based on Wen Ya's testimony, they quickly arrived at the house referred to as Sister Su’s, as well as the one where Sun Nian was held.

This was the time they had specifically chosen.

Taking advantage of the midday when many villagers were working in the fields, they planned to storm in quickly and escort the victims into the cars.

Other police officers were not present; they had split up to other houses based on Wen Ya’s descriptions of the captives' locations, hoping to rescue them swiftly.

Some villagers rushed forward to block them, but a couple of officers stopped them, forcing their way into the houses to search for the victims.

But what stunned the officers who entered was that no one was inside, and there were no chains, contrary to Wen Ya’s account.

Similarly, those searching for Sun Nian and Sister Su also came up empty-handed.

The police officers and accompanying family members were all dumbfounded.

The villagers of the village began wailing and crying, accusing the police of barging into people’s homes without reason.

Within a very short time, the villagers working in the fields quickly appeared around the three police cars.

An old and young crowd surrounded the vehicles.

An old woman stood at the forefront, her voice sharp as she began to accuse the police.

“Heaven above! The police have come to rob our homes!” she wailed, slapping her hands forward and then pounding her thighs.

The others followed suit, some even pushing and shoving.

A group of young and strong men surrounded them, carrying hoes or holding curved knives, their eyes hostile as they watched the police.

The scene turned chaotic.

The family members and police officers had never expected such a situation and were forced to gather together.

But the villagers were adamant and unreasonable, pressing the police for an explanation.

Seeing this, the lead captain of the police squad understood—the villagers had hidden the victims and were now putting on a show to make them leave.

He immediately went cold, “We have recently received reports that you are involved in trafficking women and children. We are here to investigate! Are you resisting a police investigation?”

“We didn’t do it!”

“No, we didn’t!”

“Search all you want!”

The villagers began to push against the police again, the older ones barehanded, their eyes filled with frantic desperation, driven by their own interests.

To them, these police were here to take away their property, and they had to get rid of them immediately.

At that moment, a young officer couldn't hold back and shouted, “You’ve hidden the victims! If you don’t hand them over, don’t blame us!”

The captain beside him almost choked on his breath, not even able to say anything before the villagers surged forward, pushing and jostling.

They had also brought along family members of the victims, and the captain only managed to command in a dark tone, “Get in the cars! We’re leaving!”

The villagers had already been instructed, and hearing them call for the cars, their actions became more aggressive, tinged with urgency.

The doors were quickly shut, and the police cars sped out of the mountains.

“Bang bang bang!”

Taking advantage of their departure, some villagers threw stones or hoes at the cars, making loud noises.

With over a hundred and forty or fifty people involved, they didn’t dare stop.

The cars only came to a halt after driving three kilometers away.

Silence filled the three vehicles.

The authority of the police had been thoroughly shaken by the villagers of the mountain village.

The most frustrating part was that they hadn't rescued a single victim.

“What a disgrace!” the captain slammed his hand against the backrest, his eyes bloodshot.

A young officer beside him lowered his head, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said those things in the heat of the moment.”

No one in the car criticized him, as it was clear that no matter what they said, the mountain villagers would have found a way to drive them out.

They couldn't use their guns, as it was only in extreme circumstances that they would point a weapon at civilians.

The two male family members sitting in the back row were filled with despair.

They had hoped to see their daughters and children on this trip, only to be driven out by the tightly-knit village.

The situation was absurd and savage, but it didn’t come as a surprise to them.

They had encountered similar situations before when helping other abducted families bring their loved ones home.

The captain clenched the backrest tightly, his eyes cold, “We’ll have to take a long-term approach. Operating in the daytime is no longer an option. We’ll send people to quietly observe. We’ll wait nearby. When the victims return, we’ll catch them red-handed! Or, we’ll sneak in at night with a team to find the victims and work together to take them out!”

No one questioned Wen Ya’s account. For the experienced police officers, the villagers’ actions and the absence of any young women in the village were enough to confirm what Wen Ya had said.

“Wang, I think we should return directly and quietly re-enter. I suspect someone is tipping them off. Once we entered, they probably knew our location in advance, which is why they were so well-prepared!”

“Yes, according to the victim’s account, it seems that several villages in the area are probably involved.”

“And our police force is insufficient. Even if we do find the victims, they might band together and take them back.”

Various opinions filled the car.

The captain remained silent for a long while before taking out the walkie-talkie, ordering them to return and quietly re-enter.

The police cars quickly left.

Shortly after they departed, a man emerged from the woods.

He took out his phone, found a signal, and dialed a number.

“They’ve left.”

“Good, I’ll continue to keep watch.”

After making the call, he returned to the woods, where a hidden house was perched above.

Time returned to Ye Sangsang. She could faintly hear the commotion in the village, the sound of cars being particularly loud. She guessed they were police cars.

Before she could get excited, the live stream viewers began to do so.

【Hey hey hey, the girls are about to be rescued!】

【Sang-jie, are you excited to complete your mission!?】

【I thought Sang-jie was going to go on a killing spree, but it turns out it’s not even necessary! Last push, and Sang-jie gets a free win.】

The live stream was filled with excitement. The viewers had witnessed the suffering of the girls firsthand, so they desperately wanted the girls to be rescued by the police and reunited with their families.

Even though they were clearly aware that this was all part of a VR game simulation, they still yearned for the girls’ salvation.

Watching Ye Sangsang remain calm, the audience didn't find it unusual.

For the viewers of the livestream, Ye Sangsang's emotions have always been steady and unwavering.

It wasn't until they faintly heard the sounds of arguing that they realized something was wrong.

Why hadn't the police arrived yet? They should have been organizing a door-to-door search!

Moreover, the voices of the villagers were gradually joining the quarrel.

The audience began to realize that the police seemed to be surrounded.

This was something that many viewers found incredible.

【Ah? Are they really that bold?】

【Help, even the police can't do anything to them for now? And if I didn't mishear, not a single victim has been found! Could they be hiding them!】

【Waaaa, so scary, they're actually hiding people and collectively resisting law enforcement. What I saw in the human trafficking case actually happened in real life.】

The livestream was filled with intense discussions.

Then they heard the sound of a car starting, along with muffled smashing noises.

Ye Sangsang remained motionless from beginning to end.

Ever since she was captured, all of this was bound to happen.

Sister Hong was a very experienced human trafficker, and the villagers weren't stupid. Since Wen Ya hadn't been found, they knew the police would eventually come.

The best plan was to hide all the purchased women and children so the police couldn't find them.

As long as they couldn't be found, the police couldn't do anything to them.

And the villagers had reasons to drive the police away.

Such resistance against law enforcement wasn't the first time for Sister Hong.

She also couldn't take action three days ago; one reason was her severe injuries, and the other was the scattered state of the people.

If she had struck back at those who hurt her, it would have been fine.

But if she had accidentally hurt those who were purchased, Ye Sangsang didn't think that would be acceptable.

Not only would it not achieve an SSS rating for her mission, but it would also make her feel irritated, bringing back memories of being constantly nagged by her biological mother.

It was really annoying.

So Ye Sangsang chose to stay still, waiting for this moment to arrive.

Tonight, those people wouldn't be sent back to their respective homes because the village still needed to guard against the police making a surprise return.

If they were found, all efforts would have been wasted.

Ye Sangsang stood up, slowly stretching her body.

She decided to jump forward in the timeline.

That night, Wang Dong, the one who bought her, came.

She had been placed in solitary confinement, but she wasn't sure of the exact location. All she knew was that it was a very secluded, separate room away from the Wang family's house.

Wang Dong looked at Ye Sangsang, who was sitting down, and didn't choose to make the first move. Instead, he earnestly began to speak.

"I know you're not willing. Don't worry, I won't be too rough. It's just that my parents want to see me get married and have a child,"

He spoke with a genuine sincerity, his eyes lacking the usual ruthlessness and contempt of the villagers.

"I also want to let you go, but my family sold grain and used our savings to buy you. If I let you go, my mother would be furious. And the village, the villagers might ostracize us and drive us out. Without the village, we can't survive; the land is our life."

"I'm thinking, can we talk and live a good life together? After a few years, when the villagers think you're settled, I'll take you back to your family to reunite with your parents."

At this point, he wiped his face with a guilty expression.

【Can such bad bamboo sprout good shoots?】

【The village isn't all bad, right? The environment forces them to do this.】

【If he let go of Sister Ye, his family might not be able to survive in the village.】

"If you really don't want to tonight, I'll sleep on the floor, you can have the bed."

Seeing that Ye Sangsang didn't respond, he quickly added.

Seeing his actions, many viewers who had been emotionally battered by the villagers' previous brutality felt a bit better.

Ye Sangsang's face showed a faint smile, "I've already slept with Li Da, so it's fine as long as you don't mind. Let's live a good life together."

“Really… really?” Wang Dong’s eyes immediately lit up with surprise.

Ye Sangsang smiled warmly, inviting him closer.

She exuded a gentle glow.

【I have a bad feeling about this.】

【A trap of gentleness.】

【Sister Ye feels like the wolf grandma, luring him closer.】

Wang Dong's steps involuntarily moved closer to Ye Sangsang.

Ye Sangsang, who had a shackle on her hand, reached out, "I'm already a ruined flower, good for nothing. It's enough that someone wants me. Even if you let me go, I won't find a good man, so it's better to stay with you. Just stick to your word, and when we have a child, take me home to see my parents."

After hearing Ye Sangsang's words, Wang Dong moved even faster, quickly reaching Ye Sangsang's side and reaching out to grab her hand.

The next second, Ye Sangsang quickly stepped forward, seized his hand, and twisted it, pinning him to the ground while placing her right wrist across his throat.

Wang Dong's muffled sounds came, and a few seconds later, he fainted on the ground.

There was no one outside the door, which Ye Sangsang had carefully assessed.

After swiftly knocking him out with a chokehold, Ye Sangsang pulled out a knife from her lower leg.

A flash of cold light.

"There are no innocent people in this village."

Besides, as far as Ye Sangsang remembered, he had also participated in pushing and smashing to drive the police away.

What he had just said was nothing but deception.

Believing him would be purely foolish.

After dealing with him, Ye Sangsang tossed his body onto the bed.

With a blanket covering him, she calmly slept with the corpse.

Only in this situation could she firmly believe that he wouldn't deceive her.

The cold body was very reassuring.

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By this time, it was already late at night.

After the intense conflict of the day, the entire mountain village had fallen into quiet.

Underneath the surface, a hidden current was already stirring.

In the dense forest of the village, the police who had stealthily returned during the day to gather intelligence began to search for the location of the abducted victims.

The number of households in the village was small, and they wouldn't hide people in cellars because it might make noise and be discovered by the police.

So they must have arranged a unified place to keep people under watch.

Taking advantage of the deep night, they decided not to delay. They brought along someone familiar with the local terrain to gather information and begin the rescue operation.