Chapter 6, What is theirs is ours (Part 2)

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With this cold and indifferent remark, he gently flicked the whip in his hand, circling around the three of them, until they felt a chill in their hearts

"Confess for leniency, resist for severity!" The person in the next room, known as Diao Yan Si, shouted, "You bad people, quickly enumerate your ten major offenses. If you enter here and do not repent and reform, it would be a great disservice to the government's guidance and cultivation... Zhang Sir, you agree, right?"

"Captain, it was an accidental fall," several people said in unison, not daring to be negligent.

I believed. I also believe in you

It is the dream horn again, can we change to something new...

With a loud bang, the prison warden, paralyzed with fear, endured the lash. He then hurriedly proclaimed in a loud voice: "I, Chen Dawei, am the refuse of humanity, the dregs of society, only capable of bullying the weak, forcing people to eat excrement and drink urine... I apologize for failing the teachings of the Party and the government, for disappointing the expectations of the people, and for not living up to the nurturing of the nation... From this day forth, I will reform myself and start anew..."

After reporting the numbers, under the "command" of the onlookers, everyone gestured weakly like monkeys for a while, and then it was time for free activities such as rinsing their mouths and washing their faces

Bai Xiangyun remained in a relaxed state, and upon seeing the situation, responded accordingly with a kick. Having been in the military for several years, his inclination towards combat had seeped into his subconscious, becoming a reflexive habit.

Yet he feels so powerless.

With the skills acquired in the marketplace, Bai Xiangyun adeptly handled the various criminals before him—outside of their criminal activities, they were no different from ordinary people. Before long, he made them feel that, in addition to being generous, he was also very considerate of others, and that his impressive achievements from the previous day, which had instilled fear in them, merely indicated that he was a man of strength.

Under the strong light of the searchlight, Bai Xiangyun clearly saw the backs of three individuals, which were a purplish-red hue, with some areas swollen and occasionally oozing a bit of blood. Even though they were bare-shouldered, beads of sweat the size of soybeans were seeping out in this winter chill of just a few degrees.

In just under half an hour of this free time, Bai Xiangyun completely established her position as the leader in this monitoring building. Not only did this surprise Li Dao and the others, but Bai Xiangyun herself was astonished: those who feared authority and power were so easily satisfied.

Once again, a wave of...

With a soft sound of "pa," the courtyard suddenly became blindingly bright, startling all the inmates in the entire prison building, who collectively gasped in surprise

When did you strike? Why did you strike? Speak! The major suddenly raised his voice

With the sound of the faceplate being struck, three offenders, barefoot and shackled, entered their line of sight, exhaling hot breaths. They staggered around the courtyard, finally stopping in the middle, facing the cell.

The major's piercing gaze immediately swept over here, fixating intently on Li Dao: "It’s you again!"

Bai Xiangyun looked at Li Dao and the others with confusion. Li Dao also shook his head in bewilderment, pulling him by the shoulder to squat down by the wall. Meanwhile, those unfortunate individuals sitting next to the large iron gate, Hu Kan and a few others who were closest to the armed police yet moved slowly, had been kicked to the wall one by one, but they dared not express their anger.

Stand still! Make eye contact!

"Boss! You truly live up to being our boss." The deliberately lowered voice of the speaker could not suppress the excitement and admiration.

Just as he was about to enter the room to fetch something to rinse his mouth, the heavy iron door swung open with a clang, and several armed police officers holding batons rushed in, pointing at everyone and shouting: "All of you, squat against the wall with your hands on your heads"

Several minutes passed, yet neither of the two could gain the upper hand over the other. The onlookers were utterly captivated, as such intense and thrilling combat scenes had only been witnessed in television and movies, but they had never experienced the palpable tension and excitement of being present in such a situation.

So many people fell at the same time in different cells? It seems that the facilities here need improvement. The major's eyes were filled with mockery

"No one wants to go back, do they?" The voice of discipline came from the entrance.

Damn it, even during the New Year, they won't let people sleep in...

With a sharp whistle, the entire detention center came to life

Neither of the two moved much, but within a narrow space, they exchanged seventeen kicks in an instant. Then, the major's hand also moved

Reflecting on my past life in the military, contemplating my tireless struggles in the business world, thinking of my parents and younger sister... I wonder how they are spending this New Year.

"Not bad, it's me." Li Dao met his gaze without showing any weakness

"Grandma, you all earn double for the night shift, while we toil away in prison and still have to pay out of pocket..."

The major's expression remained unchanged and cold, yet there was something unclear lurking deep within his eyes

As the searchlight turned, the courtyard was once again shrouded in darkness. Apart from the occasional sound of callous laughter from other cells, reveling in misfortune, everything returned to its original state

The leading prisoner cast a timid glance at the sharply defined face of Supervisor Zhang, and finally, with a sullen expression, said: "I ... ... "

One person, unsure if he had been repaired by him before, trembled slightly upon hearing the cold and stern voice, and involuntarily turned his head towards Bai Xiangyun's side.

The person giving the order was tall and robust, with a stern expression, and bore the insignia of a military police major with two bars and one star on his shoulders

The leader of this monitoring team is surprisingly the one with droopy eyes. This amused Bai Xiangyun greatly. However, his slick tongue and elder brother-like status indeed make him suitable for this position

Ah... All those present exclaimed in surprise, not expecting Bai Xiangyun to dare to retaliate.

All the prisoners are silent as if frozen in fear. The guards are all locals, and since they will inevitably encounter the prisoners again, they tend to turn a blind eye to certain matters; as long as nothing goes wrong, it is considered acceptable. However, the armed police guards are different; not only are they all individuals with excess energy that has nowhere to be released, but none of them are locals. After three years of service, who knows where they come from? Therefore, when it comes to dealing with people, they are even harsher and more ruthless than the guards.

Somersault, side stand, backward, evade ... ... ; take, hook, grab, entangle ... ...

Bai Xiangyun became increasingly excited, and this time it felt even more exhilarating than yesterday

The squad leader has arrived, Li Dao murmured softly

The dull or crisp sounds of physical collisions intensified in succession, and the range of movement for the two individuals also expanded. The armed police, guards, and inmates continuously retreated to create a larger space. Since the initial gasp, they had ceased to make any noise, quietly observing the fierce contest before them

Then, five or six armed police rushed in from outside, carelessly rummaging through everything in the detention room. The sound of plastic cups falling to the ground and plastic buckets being kicked away was incessant

The major slowly approached him, and when he was still more than one meter away, without any warning, a kick flew up.

Many people are aware that Bai Xiangyun has become the new leader of the entire building, and they all gather around him vying to offer cigarettes, with flattery pouring in like a tide. Not to mention anything else, just based on the lavish dinner from yesterday, the tall and impressive new "classmate" makes it hard for them to find a reason not to curry favor.

Several individuals lowered their heads, no longer daring to speak

Subsequently, two other individuals recited the text verbatim, and then they began to intermittently tap on the broken basin as they drifted off to another detention block

As the iron gate closed, over a hundred prisoners did not dare to cheer, yet their faces could not conceal their excitement, gathering around Bai Xiangyun with the gaze of those looking at a savior or a giant deity.

Five minutes later, the ten inmates who had been cursing and complaining gathered in the courtyard in front of the ten prison blocks. The daily roll call and morning exercises marked the beginning of another day at the detention center

Shut up! shouted Zhang Guanjiao coldly, and the entire detention building fell silent.

"You, you, you, and you, step forward!" The major scanned the room with his eyes and casually pointed at a few individuals. They were precisely some of those who had participated in the 'battle' yesterday, their faces and hands still bearing evident bruises.

"It's just a routine inspection. No problem," Li Daosong said, letting out a sigh of relief in a low voice

"What happened to the injuries on you?" The major looked at them coldly

Bai Xiangyun nodded slightly, turning her head to glance at the people on either side who had participated in yesterday's contest for the leader, their expressions having relaxed as well

Bang

Bai Xiangyun felt a tremor in her heart, as a profound sorrow surged within her

It was my fault! Bai Xiangyun stepped forward, her eyes meeting the major's with a calm gaze: "All the injured here are caused by me alone"

Yes

All present! Attention, about-face! A commanding voice directed everyone to face the monitoring room

The dawn is breaking, and a new day is upon us

In this place where prices are even higher than at the airport, it is not easy to enjoy a good meal—especially considering that most people's money has been exploited by a few individuals like Li Dao.

Indeed, the ghost from the other room also echoed in fear of chaos in the world, saying: "Celebrating the Spring Festival without the correct guidance of the Party and government is not enough; there are also fights and bullying of the weak... This is utterly unacceptable, simply intolerable. Zhang Sir, such people must never be forgiven.

The morning air in the detention center seemed no different from that outside, perhaps even fresher. As the time for the wind to settle approached, Bai Xiangyun finally broke free from the encirclement of these overly enthusiastic "little brothers," taking a few deep breaths, which lightened her mood somewhat

The major, with a calm demeanor and steady heart, cast a deep glance at him, waved to the armed police present, and then walked out of the monitoring building.

Bai Xiangyun glanced over and saw pain relief pills, analgesics, and safflower oil... All were items for healing, causing her heart to tighten involuntarily

The large iron gate opened

The large feet of the two individuals collided once again, and the immense recoil force caused both of them to involuntarily take a few steps back, causing Bai Xiangyun's slippers to be knocked off.

Bai Xiangyun extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand and threw himself onto the bunk, staring blankly at the ceiling. For some reason, although he had just been very sleepy, he now felt no trace of drowsiness.

That situation made Bai Xiangyun feel a bit unnerved

The tightly packed crowd dispersed in a rush, returning to their cells to reminisce about this morning that left the deepest impression on them

Speak louder! The prison warden swung a whip towards his shoulder.

To kill the chicken to scare the monkey. Hehe... being caught by the 'prison head killer' Zhang Tielian means you won't die, but you'll still lose a few layers of skin. Li Dao said in a low voice. There was not a trace of sympathy in his tone.

Routine inspections, to put it plainly, are merely a way for them to find some "entertainment" to alleviate their boredom. In a large detention center with thousands of inmates, it is always possible to find items that should not be present here

The first night in the detention center passed just like that

What is this? With this question, more than ten bottles filled with various items were thrown into the courtyard