area51novel Chapter 312 Meeting in Prison
Chapter 312 Meeting in Prison
"Hey, Yan Jiecheng, how did you get in?" Yan Jiecheng had just entered the gate of the Fourth Prison holding his clothes.
Then he heard a familiar voice. He looked up and found it was Sha Zhu.
It has been several years since Sha Zhu was arrested for manslaughter.
He looks a lot thinner than before, but you can still see a bit of stupidity in him.
Yan Jiecheng didn't expect to meet Sha Zhu here. He showed a surprised expression and said, "Zhu Zi, we are in the same room!"
Sha Zhu walked over happily with a simple smile on his face.
He is a good cook and still works in the kitchen in prison, so he lives a relatively comfortable life.
Compared with other prisoners, he seemed more energetic.
"Hey, Yan Jiecheng, what did you do to get in here?"
Sha Zhu asked curiously.
Yan Jiecheng sighed helplessly, and then told the whole story of burning Jia Zhang's house and beating Liu Guangqi.
After hearing this, Sha Zhu couldn't help laughing and said, "Haha, I didn't expect you to be able to do such a thing!"
Yan Jiecheng smiled bitterly and said, "I have no choice but to do this. They are going too far."
Sha Zhu patted Yan Jiecheng on the shoulder and consoled him, "It's okay. Since you're here, you should make the best of it. Reform yourself well here and try to get out as soon as possible."
Yan Jiecheng nodded and secretly made up his mind to behave well and strive to gain freedom as soon as possible.
In this way, Yan Jiecheng began his life in prison, and his reunion with Sha Zhu also made him feel a little warm.
Yan Jiecheng had just made up his mind to reform himself when he was assigned a job in the afternoon. Compared to Sha Zhu, he had no skills and could only do some hard labor. After a day, he was exhausted. What's more, there were only steamed corn breads for eating. There was also vegetable soup, but there was not even a vegetable in the soup. Yan Jiecheng could only sigh and was about to eat, but a bald man in the same cell came over and snatched Yan Jiecheng's corn bread. "The first bite you take after you come in, give it to the boss, do you know?" The bald man frowned and looked at him coldly, with a face full of flesh. Yan Jiecheng was so scared that he dared not speak, but there was only this one corn bread, and if he didn't eat it, he would be hungry at night. He wanted to reach out and grab the corn bread back, but he was a little scared. Yan Jiecheng hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and mustered up the courage to say to the bald man: "Brother, this is my dinner, can you give it back to me?"
When the bald man heard this, he immediately became angry. He glared at Yan Jiecheng and cursed: "Are you tired of living, kid? How dare you talk back to me!" As he said that, he was about to hit Yan Jiecheng.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Yan Jiecheng quickly begged for mercy: "Brother, I was wrong, I was wrong..."
At this time, several other prisoners also gathered around and advised: "Forget it, don't bother with him, just let him apologize to the boss."
After hearing this, the bald man gave up and pointed at Yan Jiecheng's nose and said, "If you do this again next time, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"
After saying that, he glared at Yan Jiecheng and said viciously: "You dare to talk back to me? You don't want to live anymore!" As he said that, he raised his hand and was about to slap Yan Jiecheng.
At this moment, a tall and mighty figure suddenly stood out. It was Sha Zhu. He stepped in front of the bald man, stretched out a strong arm, and stopped him.
"Hey, don't do it. Let's talk it over nicely." Sha Zhu said with a simple smile on his face.
The bald man looked up at Sha Zhu, a trace of fear flashing in his eyes.
After all, Sha Zhu is a well-known figure in this prison, and many people have heard of his reputation.
So, the bald man reluctantly put down his hand, but still shouted at Yan Jiecheng angrily: "Remember this in the future!"
Yan Jiecheng looked at Sha Zhu with gratitude and silently took back his steamed bread.
Sha Zhu patted his shoulder gently, signaling him to eat quickly.
Although the steamed bread was hard and tasteless, Yan Jiecheng still ate it up voraciously.
Because he knew in his heart that in this violent and cruel prison, the only way to survive was to have a full stomach.
Sha Zhu couldn't help laughing when he saw Yan Jiecheng eating voraciously.
He patted Yan Jiecheng's back gently and consoled him: "Yan Jiecheng, eat slowly and don't choke. Here, as long as you mention my name, it will definitely work!"
Yan Jiecheng looked at Sha Zhu with gratitude, tears glistening in his eyes.
He held Sha Zhu's hand tightly and said excitedly: "Zhu Zi, thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do!"
After dinner, Yan Jiecheng and Sha Zhu chatted for a while.
Sha Zhu told him to keep a low profile in prison and not to cause trouble. Yan Jiecheng nodded repeatedly, saying that he would keep it in mind.
At night, Yan Jiecheng lay on the hard bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
He thought of what happened during the day and felt a sense of fear.
If Sha Zhu hadn't come to his rescue in time, I would probably have been beaten black and blue by now.
"I must find a way to get out of this situation..." Yan Jiecheng vowed secretly.
In the following days, Yan Jiecheng worked hard and learned some survival skills from Sha Zhu.
He gradually adapted to life in prison and made some like-minded friends.
However, Yan Jiecheng did not forget his goal. He secretly observed the situation in the prison, looking for a chance to escape...
Finally, Yan Jiecheng discovered that this prison was actually a relatively old prison and many of its facilities were outdated.
He found that in a corner of his cell, the floor was very easy to lift up.
But here, more than a dozen people live in one cell, and it is very difficult to escape by digging a hole.
So Yan Jiecheng thought of pulling all the people in the cell into his jailbreak team.
Yan Jiecheng found an opportunity and told Sha Zhu about his plan.
After hearing this, Sha Zhu was shocked at first, and then expressed his willingness to help.
With the help of Sha Zhu, Yan Jiecheng successfully persuaded other people in the cell to join the jailbreak plan.
They dug the tunnel carefully, fearing to attract the attention of the prison guards.
Everyone works hard with a desire for freedom.
As the tunnel gradually approached the prison wall, Yan Jiecheng and every inmate in the cell felt unprecedented tension and anticipation.
Their heartbeats seemed to resonate with every soft sound of digging, and every breath carried a deep desire for freedom.
This plan is not only a breakthrough of physical constraints, but also a brave challenge to the shackles of the mind.
In order to cover up their tracks, Yan Jiecheng and Sha Zhu carefully planned a series of measures.
They used their fatigue from daytime labor as a cover and took turns digging tunnels at night, while ensuring that other inmates made enough noise to cover up any slight sounds that might be produced during tunnel digging.
In addition, they also cleverly used waste items in the prison, such as bed sheets, clothing fragments, etc., to make simple "sound insulation mats" and laid them around the excavation area to further reduce the risk of being discovered.
In this process, Yan Jiecheng demonstrated extraordinary leadership and cohesion.
He knew very well that in order to successfully escape from prison, he must unite all the forces that could be united.
Therefore, he not only gave everyone material support, but also gave spiritual encouragement and comfort.
Whenever someone wanted to give up due to fatigue or fear, Yan Jiecheng could always rekindle the fire of hope with his firm belief and optimistic attitude.
As Yan Jiecheng's right-hand man, Sha Zhu made an indelible contribution.
Not only did he use his prestige and influence in the prison to help Yan Jiecheng persuade more inmates to join the plan, he also took advantage of his convenience in working in the kitchen to secretly collect some necessary tools and food to prepare for survival after the jailbreak.
His honest appearance hides a smart and tenacious heart, which adds a lot of success to the whole plan.
However, just as they were about to usher in the dawn of victory, an accident loomed like a dark cloud.
That night, a new prisoner was too nervous because it was his first time participating in such an activity. He accidentally knocked over the bucket next to him while carrying the excavated soil, making a crisp sound.
This sudden sound was particularly harsh in the silent night, and instantly made everyone's heart rise to their throat.
Yan Jiecheng immediately realized the urgency of the situation. He quickly ordered everyone to stop digging, hide the tools, and quickly return to their daily rest.
At the same time, he signaled to several responsive inmates to pretend to snore or talk in their sleep to create the illusion that someone in the room was fast asleep.
Fortunately, the prison guard's ward rounds did not last too long. He simply took a look around and then left.
But this accident made Yan Jiecheng and others deeply realize that the road to prison escape was much more difficult and dangerous than they had imagined.
They must be more cautious and careful and must not be negligent or careless.
In the following days, Yan Jiecheng and Sha Zhu worked more closely together to continuously improve the jailbreak plan.
Not only did they strengthen the tunnel's security measures, they also developed detailed escape routes and emergency plans.
At the same time, they also contacted their friends or relatives outside the prison in secret, hoping to get more help and support.
Finally, on a stormy night, they had the best opportunity to escape.
Taking advantage of the cover of the rainy night, Yan Jiecheng and his team quietly opened the exit of the tunnel.
They climbed out carefully, avoiding the patrolling prison guards, and ran towards the prison gate.
However, just as they were about to reach the gate, a strong light suddenly shone over, illuminating their figures.
"Stop! Don't move!" Warnings sounded, and the prison guards discovered their escape and quickly surrounded them.
Yan Jiecheng and his fellow inmates were in a desperate situation. They fled in all directions, but due to the large number of prison guards, they were quickly subdued one by one.
Yan Jiecheng looked at the freedom that was so close at hand, his heart filled with despair and regret.
He realized that his escape plan had failed after all.
On the way back to the cell, Yan Jiecheng said nothing, his eyes revealing deep self-blame and powerlessness.
And Sha Zhu has always been by his side, silently giving him support and comfort.
"Don't lose heart, Yan Jiecheng. We still have a chance."
Sha Zhu said softly.
Yan Jiecheng raised his head and looked at his close friend who had been with him all the way, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
Despite their difficult circumstances, their friendship became stronger.
Perhaps the days ahead will still be difficult, but Yan Jiecheng knows that he will not be alone, because he has friends like Sha Zhu to accompany him and face unknown challenges together.
After interrogation, Yan Jiecheng successfully confessed. As the mastermind of the prison break, he finally received the punishment he deserved - he was put in solitary confinement.
It was a small, dark room, without a single ray of light, making it impossible to tell the difference between day and night.
The space is extremely limited, even lying down to sleep is a luxury.
Yan Jiecheng could only helplessly bend his knees and lean against the wall, barely resting in a twisted posture.
The air circulation here is extremely poor, making people feel stuffy and unbearable, as if they were in a steamer.
The other prisoners were put in different cells.
Sha Zhu was praised: "In this jailbreak incident, He Yuzhu was the first to report it. This behavior was highly praised, and he got a valuable opportunity to reduce his sentence!"
Hearing this news, Sha Zhu was secretly happy.
He knew very well that in this situation, even if he successfully escaped from prison, he would eventually be caught and possibly face more severe punishment.
Therefore, he decided to pretend to agree to escape from prison with Yan Jiecheng, and then report them to the prison guards at the critical moment in exchange for a chance of a reduced sentence.
At this moment, Yan Jiecheng in the solitary confinement room had no idea that the reason his jailbreak plan had failed was because of Sha Zhu's report.
He was still immersed in his vision of the future, not realizing that he had fallen into a desperate situation.
Yan Jiecheng spent every day in the solitary confinement cell like a year, his heart filled with doubts and resentment.
He didn't understand why his carefully planned jailbreak failed so easily, and he didn't understand why his once trusted partner betrayed him.
Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, his thoughts would come flooding in like a tide, and he would repeatedly chew on the bitter fruit of failure.
However, time does not stop because of personal will.
As the days went by, Yan Jiecheng gradually came out of his anger and resentment and began to calmly analyze the whole incident.
He recalled every moment he spent with Sha Zhu, those seemingly ordinary yet tacit moments, which have now become the sharpest thorns in his heart.
He began to realize that perhaps he was too confident and ignored the complexity and variability of human nature.
In the special environment of prison, everyone may make choices for their own interests, and although Sha Zhu's choice makes him feel sad, it is not incomprehensible.
After all, in this world, there are very few people who can stick to their principles and not be swayed by interests.
Despite this, Yan Jiecheng did not completely give up his desire for freedom.
He began to use the time in the confinement room to reflect on himself and improve himself, enriching his spiritual world and strengthening his physical fitness by reading books and exercising.
He believed that as long as he did not give up hope, he would find a chance to regain his freedom one day.
After Sha Zhu was granted a reduction in his sentence, although he seemed to be in great glory on the surface, he was actually full of contradictions and struggles in his heart.
He knew very well that although his reporting behavior had earned him the opportunity to reduce his sentence, it also caused him to lose the trust and friendship with Yan Jiecheng and others.
Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he would always think of the days when he dug tunnels with Yan Jiecheng and others. Those days filled with sweat and hope have now become the heaviest burden in his heart.