Book 5: Chapter 233: Atonement
“I… I’m really a horrible person.” Chen Xing kept wiping his tears, feeling as though he was at the lowest point of his life.
“Uncle… Thou art…”
“It’s fine. You don’t have to comfort me. Just let me cry for a bit. I’ll feel slightly better after this.” Chen Xing stood up and looked at Tadashi for a long time, his eyes slightly red.
After a moment, he looked like he had just made some major decision. He suddenly turned and headed toward the door.
“Wang Defa’s drunk. He won’t be coming over for a few hours. You should rest. Don’t think about escaping. This is an abandoned factory in the eastern suburbs. The nearest town is two kilometers west. There’s a creek and a large reed swamp on the way there. It’s a good place to hide but there are a lot of snakes and bugs in the summer, so don’t even think about hiding yourself there.”
With that, Chen Xing opened the door. The light from outside spilled into the room, illuminating Tadashi’s confused face.
“Also, this door is so worn out that it won’t even lock. I’ll be checking in on you every two hours. If I catch you trying to escape, I’ll break your legs.”
With a loud bang, Chen Xing slammed the door shut. The noise was so forceful that it startled Wang Defa, who had been drowsy from drinking in the next room.
His angry curses echoed, but soon everything quieted again, leaving Tadashi alone in the dark.