Chapter 10, Trap? Riot! (1)

Li Dao was loudly shouting in the corridor, which was slightly elevated above the courtyard. Although the "big brothers" below were lined up in rows according to the basic arrangement of three cells in a row, their twisted and turned postures hardly constituted a proper formation. Moreover, there were very few people following Li Dao's commands; in fact, a few were still lying on their beds indoors, deliberately making thunderous snoring sounds.

Mind your language! The pool is so large, there are plenty of spots here. Are we bothering anyone?

After speaking, he made a gesture and rushed towards the pool with the bucket in hand. Those in the same room as him also moved in response to his gesture

The supervising officer had already left after opening the door

They had not a shred of doubt regarding Bai Xiangyun's abilities. In fact, they believed that even if Bai Xiangyun were to face all the serious criminals in this entire building alone, she would not be defeated

"Do you have any backbone? That is a quality that someone like you, as a leader, should possess. I, Li Dao, am but a spineless person"

A burst of arrogant laughter came from behind.

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A sudden rush of water drew everyone's attention: Bai Xiangyun was completely naked, pouring bucket after bucket of water from the pool, letting it cascade down from above. Meanwhile, Li Dao and the others also emerged from Room 13, carrying buckets.

His opportunistic behavior provoked a burst of mocking laughter, interspersed with a few disdainful snickers

Li Dao suddenly stood up after smashing the cup and toothbrush, not even wiping the toothpaste foam from the corner of his mouth, glaring at the person across from him. It was precisely the one who had just provoked him with words.

Li Dao felt a pang of anger as he cast a resentful glance at the others who were watching with glee, then turned and returned to Room 13

"Boss, what happened to you?" Li Dao and the others felt a jolt in their hearts as they ruthlessly kicked the person in front of them aside with a few punches and kicks, moving towards Bai Xiangyun

The sounds of looting, curses, and clanking shackles mingled together, making the entire heavy criminal cell block more chaotic than a vegetable market. Outside the small observation hole of the large iron gate, two pairs of eyes coldly watched everything unfold

Li Daomian was staring at the person who spoke, the very same individual who had arrogantly provoked him during the morning's free time.

Li Dao and the others were merely puzzled by the good relationship between Bai Xiangyun and the warden, unaware of his connection with the director. Ever since Li Dao was called out for a conversation, the ambiguous attitude of the detention center had already made them aware of the situation. While the detention center exploited them to commit crimes, they were also able to gain substantial benefits from it, so why not take advantage of the situation

"Who the hell hit me?" At that moment, he could not yet feel the pain in his head, but the acrid smell of blood drove him into a frenzy. He desperately pushed through the crowd that was pressing in on him, howling in madness: "Who is it? Who is it? Damn it... Brothers, take him down for me"

Li Dao's gaze flickered, his steps unceasing, and the corners of his mouth curved upward

Bang! A plastic bucket was kicked against the wall by Li Dao, shattering into several pieces, yet a happy yet malicious smile appeared on his face, turned away from the door.

Seeing that the opportunity had matured, Bai Xiangyun secretly nodded to Li Dao and a few others, and together they shouted with exhilaration, crazily scooping water from the pool to wash themselves.

Li Dao and a few others had just squeezed to Bai Xiangyun's side, and were about to lend a hand when Bai Xiangyun quickly whispered: "Li Dao, A La Gui, you jump onto the edge of the pool and * map * book, lean against the pool with your eyes on the four of you and me. Settle them down as quickly as possible, otherwise it will be unfavorable for us"

Today's weather is surprisingly good, so much so that even the small window in the iron door and the back wall of the cell, which allows for some airflow, makes the people inside feel a bit stuffy. In this season, such days are not common even in the south, which makes the already bored prisoners feel a bit restless.

Bai Xiangyun glanced around; the large iron gate of the monitoring building was tightly shut, and not a single shadow of the guards or armed police was visible. Looking at the pool again, only half of the water remained, and the faucet was merely replenishing it at a trickle.

What the hell do you mean

With the boisterous laughter, the faces that were once filled with anticipation for the spectacle turned to disappointment and disdain.

"Oh, the cartilage has hardened up." The man took another sip of water, tilted his neck back, and after a few gulps, spat it out towards Li Dao: "Am I not allowed to spit out the water after rinsing my mouth? Just because you became the leader, you think you're so impressive?"

In the midst of the chaos, no one had yet noticed this scene, but the great melee had officially begun.

The "brothers" who cannot remember how many days it has been since they last bathed suddenly feel an itch on their bodies, and instinctively rush back to their respective cells to grab buckets and towels, hurrying towards the water basin—if they move slowly, they might find there is no water left to wash with.

A person who looked quite unappealing began to shout, immediately attracting the agreement of several others

... ...

The person who was struck felt a jolt to the top of their head, and before they could fully comprehend what had happened, their vision was engulfed in a sea of crimson. In the midst of the chaos, they reached up to wipe their forehead, only then realizing that their head was covered in warm blood

"Does the prison have regulations on how much water each person can use for a shower?" Li Dao said with a mocking expression, "When one gets old and can’t run fast or lacks strength, just say a word. If I’m in a good mood, I might even help you fill up two buckets."

Hurry up, kid; I still need to brush my teeth

Everyone was drawn to the sound, and upon closer inspection, they discovered it was emitted by Bai Xiangyun. At that moment, he was holding his groin with both hands, his body bent like a shrimp.

A powerful force surged forward, and Li Dao sidestepped, causing the raised plastic bucket to fall onto another person's head. Although much of the tremendous force of the impact had been mitigated, the bald man struck by the sharp-edged bottom of the bucket instantly erupted with a stream of blood

"King Kong, is what you said true?" Before Big Fangya could respond, a fresh stream of blood flowed from his wound: "Brothers, charge!"

That person glanced around, and although everyone appeared to be merely watching the spectacle, there was a hint of dissatisfaction on their faces. Feeling a surge of pride, he called out even louder: "The team leader is truly remarkable. Not only is he the top expert in the eastern district, but he is also a refined person who does not use vulgar language... Heh heh, even when it comes to snatching water, he is still the best. Truly impressive, really impressive"

What the hell, are you all still not allowing others to wash?

"No wonder you caught the attention of the killer Zhang to be the team leader; it turns out you do have the potential to be an official. It's just that you lack a bit of backbone," said a guy with eyes that were equally slanted, holding a cigarette and looking sideways.

As Li Dao was brushing his teeth in the corridor, a mist suddenly rose before him; fortunately, it was still far enough away that it did not splash onto him

The wild sound silenced the scene. After a moment of calm, those who had finally steadied themselves turned their gazes toward the source of the sound. At that moment, another anguished wail echoed: "Damn... who hit my little brother... ouch..."

After Li Dao finished speaking, he did not glance at him and went back to Room 13 to fetch his toiletries

"I curse your ancestors for eighteen generations; how dare you splash water on my head!" Li Dao's furious roar echoed: "Go to hell!"

Attention! Left face... Right face... Forward march... Place in position and march in place... One, one, one, two, one

Indeed! While continuing to flush the water, he said: "March is approaching, and we should also carry forward the fine tradition and learn from Uncle Lei Feng."

The person was so furious at Li Dao and the others, exchanging words back and forth, that flames seemed to blaze in their eyes. They wanted to explode but didn't know what to say. Glancing at Bai Xiangyun and the others who were still by the pool, continuously rinsing water, as well as the onlookers leisurely drying themselves, an idea suddenly struck them, and they shouted: "Everyone, quickly learn from the team leader and rush to get water, or else you won't even be able to rinse off the soap bubbles on your body later"

"Goodness, the team leader can just hit people at will? Let's all deal with this arrogant fellow together." The one who had been opposing Li Dao all day, the "angry" oddball, shouted: "Big Fangya, just now it was him who hit you on the head, I saw it clearly"

Soon, more people joined in the uproar, and Li Dao had nearly finished his commands. With a sheepish, harmless smile, he said to them: "I, Li Dao, am a democrat who follows the will of the people. Since everyone is calling for a reduction in the 'arduous' training time, it is only natural. Now, disperse, everyone, and enjoy your *illustrated* books, haha..."

Having the official cap makes a difference, one learns to endure

The outcome left everyone even more dejected: the sun was still hanging in the west. The courtyard, devoid of any breeze, was heated by the sunlight, and the only shadow cast by the tall wall was taken up by the large pool of water.

Li Dao glanced at them, continuing with his command. He remembered that these few individuals with a rogue demeanor were all from Room 8, roughly the same age as himself

At four o'clock in the afternoon, during the break, almost everyone rushed out of the cell at the first opportunity, eager to breathe some air that was less stifling.

The pool is quite large, yet it cannot accommodate dozens of people drawing water together. Those who are a bit slower in their actions desperately push their way in, while some simply throw their buckets into the pool—if they cannot draw water themselves, they still want to secure a spot.

Is this the boss of Dongcheng District? The legendary number one expert?

The ringtone sounds, and the time for receiving the news has also arrived

***

First came a sudden scream as cold water splashed down, followed by a burst of laughter as everyone began to mock one another. The courtyard, which had just moments ago been filled with gloom and seriousness, became lively in this way

Bai Xiangyun and a few others watched this scene with blank expressions until that person walked into the monitoring room, laughing triumphantly.

After speaking, he reached out and snatched a bucket from beside him, not knowing whose it was (his own had long been pushed away), and randomly threw it at the person who had just hit him on the head

"Go!" With a wave of his hand, the Diamond King picked up a bucket and charged forward

"Diao Yan Si, you are a good child, and I am determined to learn from you." A La Gui Gua Gua laughed.

All the repeat offenders were startled awake by his words; such weather makes it unbearable to be unclean. They could not afford to watch the commotion any longer and rushed towards the pool, their demeanor resembling that of dozens of people simultaneously attacking Bai Xiangyun and the others