latelenovela #178 - Chapter 178 There are no rules
#178 - Chapter 178 There are no rules
“Another new batch!”
“They all look so young. What crimes did they commit?”
“Hey, what's going on? Why are they brought by the Su District?”
“Keep your voice down. You're still shouting even though you know the Su District is here.”
The inmates watched the trainees and whispered amongst themselves, while the trainees also sized up the inmates.
Dirty, chaotic, and poor – that was their first impression of the Third District.
The stench of sweat and blood mingled together, mixed with the greasy smell and heat from the snack stalls, making it utterly disgusting.
Many trainees subconsciously covered their noses, and some even couldn't help but gag.
Su Li turned around and shouted to the trainees, “This is my Third District, and it's where you'll be staying for the next month.
I hope you adapt to the environment here as soon as possible. Don't break the rules I've set, and don't cause any trouble for me. If you behave, we all benefit. If I'm not happy, no one will have a good time, understand?”
“Understood!” The crowd shouted in unison.
Su Li nodded. “Dismissed.”
After speaking, he took the lead and left the Third District's residence with a few guards.
“What… what are we supposed to do now?”
“Should we go find our cells?”
The trainees stood there, somewhat at a loss.
Li Chenqiu took the lead and walked out of the crowd, heading towards the circular staircase.
His cell number was 072, located in the middle of the building.
Along the way, Li Chenqiu's delicate and handsome appearance attracted the attention of many people, and passing inmates cast their gazes upon him.
“New here?”
“He looks like he's not even an adult yet. How did he end up in prison?”
“You can't judge a book by its cover. Maybe this kid is a bloodthirsty demon!”
“A bloodthirsty demon? With his weak and frail appearance, I doubt he even dares to kill a chicken!”
Li Chenqiu ignored the others' comments, constantly scanning his surroundings, a hint of doubt flashing between his brows.
“Are there no guards?”
Such a question popped up in Li Chenqiu's mind.
From the moment he entered, he noticed that there were no guards in the entire building. On some peeling walls, he could vaguely see mottled bloodstains.
The corners of Li Chenqiu's mouth curved up, and he felt a sense of curiosity towards this prison.
Before long, he arrived at the door of cell 072.
The cell door was ajar. Li Chenqiu politely knocked on the door and then stepped inside.
At the same time, several unfriendly gazes quickly fell upon Li Chenqiu.
The cell wasn't large, with three bunk beds and a squat toilet in the innermost part. Other than that, there was nothing else.
Li Chenqiu nodded with satisfaction. The conditions were much better than Li Ji's fried rice restaurant.
“Who are you?”
A middle-aged man with a bare upper body and a large belly shouted at Li Chenqiu.
This man was named Zhang Dalong, the head of cell 072.
Li Chenqiu turned his head to look at the other party. “I'm an inmate assigned to this cell. Hello.”
“A new inmate?” Zhang Dalong sized Li Chenqiu up and down without restraint. “Skinny Monkey, is that right?”
The young man called Skinny Monkey scratched his head. “They said someone would be coming to our cell today.”
“Boss, this kid is really tender.” A wretched-looking old man rubbed his hands together.
“Look at your pathetic self.” Zhang Dalong glared at Xu Hong, then turned his gaze back to Li Chenqiu. “Kid, what did you do to get in here?”
Li Chenqiu ignored Zhang Dalong, walked to a bed filled with clutter, and pointed to the bed. “Is this my bed?”
“Hey, kid, didn't you hear the boss asking you a question?”
Skinny Monkey picked up his slipper and threatened to throw it at Li Chenqiu.
Li Chenqiu glanced at the other party indifferently and said casually, “I killed someone in a moment of impulse.”
“Killed someone in a moment of impulse?”
The people in the cell were stunned when they heard this, and then they all laughed heartily.
“Hahaha, you? Killing someone with that small frame?”
“He looks so fair and clean. I think he's even afraid of chickens!”
“Do you think you can make things easier for yourself here by making yourself sound tougher?”
Their eyes were full of disdain and mockery.
Skinny Monkey shook his fist and shouted, “Kid, have you ever seen blood? Dared to fight a revived beast? Experienced life and death?”
“I…” Li Chenqiu looked at Skinny Monkey speechlessly. “I'll learn from you.”
“Oh, you're quite sensible, kid.” Skinny Monkey said in surprise, then turned to look at Zhang Dalong. “Boss, can I have this kid?”
“Whatever, just give enough contribution points.” Zhang Dalong crossed his legs and waved his hand casually.
Skinny Monkey smiled happily upon hearing this. “Thank you, Boss. Thank you, Boss.”
Li Chenqiu asked again, “Is this my bed?”
“Yes.” Skinny Monkey replied, “This bed is where we put our things. You can sleep on the floor there!”
Skinny Monkey pointed to the empty space next to the squat toilet.
Li Chenqiu frowned as he looked in the direction Skinny Monkey was pointing.
Skinny Monkey turned around and pointed to the door. “If you think it smells bad, sleep at the door. The cell lock is broken anyway, so you can just hold it shut.”
“Little one, you can also sleep next to me. We can share a blanket and keep warm.” Xu Hong looked at Li Chenqiu with greedy eyes.
“Kid, if you sleep with this old man, you have to stick to the wall at night!”
“Hahahaha, so insightful!”
“What nonsense are you talking about? Don't scare the little one, hahaha!”
Just then, someone tugged on Li Chenqiu's shoulder from above.
Li Chenqiu looked up and saw a young man wearing a mask.
Unlike the others in the cell, this person hadn't said a word from beginning to end, just quietly sitting on his bed.
“If you don't mind, you can sleep with me. I don't have those kinds of fetishes.” The young man's voice was weak and powerless, and his eyes were as still as stagnant water, just staring straight at Li Chenqiu.
Li Chenqiu smiled. “No need, thank you.”
After speaking, Li Chenqiu picked up a large package from the bed and asked, “Whose stuff is this?”
“Oh, this little one has a temper.”
“Looks like he doesn't want to sleep on the ground!”
“Tch! It's mine. Do you have a problem with that?”
A bare-chested man spat on the ground and shouted at Li Chenqiu.
Li Chenqiu glanced at the other party indifferently, casually threw the package on the other party's bed, then turned around and grabbed a barbell. “Whose is this?”
“Kid, are you looking for a beating!”
The man who was previously bare-chested jumped down from the bed and kicked towards Li Chenqiu's abdomen.
Li Chenqiu stepped back with his left foot, dodging the kick with a very clever posture, but in the eyes of others, it was just luck.
Bang!
The barbell slammed to the ground, making a "buzzing" sound.
Zhang Dalong raised an eyebrow, looking at Li Chenqiu in surprise. “Oh, you've got some skills. Old Three is a Tier-Two Celestial Warrior, and you actually dodged his attack.”
The man cracked his fingers, revealing a sinister smile. “If you understood the rules, I wouldn't have bothered to personally teach you.”
Li Chenqiu asked in confusion, “Private fights are prohibited in prison. Didn't the Su District tell you this rule?”
“Prohibit private fights?” The man repeated what Li Chenqiu said.
Clap clap clap!
Skinny Monkey clapped his hands, looking at Li Chenqiu mockingly. “You're really naively cute. What rules are there here? Do you see any guards in the building?”
Xu Hong revealed two rows of large yellow teeth. “Little one, consider the old man's suggestion just now. If you agree, I'll help you settle things.”
“So there are no rules!” The corners of Li Chenqiu's mouth curled up, and his eyes gradually turned cold.