The Surrogate Bride of the Colonel He

Chapter 152 - In Danger

Zuo Bo and his companions meticulously searched every corner of the prison yet failed to locate Man Wu.

Zuo Bo was so frustrated that he wreaked havoc in the office by smashing things, although it proved to be futile. If Loong Shen couldn't find it, then it was truly unfindable.

Meanwhile, Loong Shen, groggily opened his bleary eyes and shook his head to clear the dizziness.

He wondered, “What's happening? Why is my head throbbing so badly?”

Struggling to sit up, Loong Shen massaged his forehead uncomfortably, attempting to shake off the grogginess, only to realize his complete lack of strength and the bleakness of the damp, dark room he was in.

“Why am I here?” pondered Loong Shen, trying unsuccessfully to stand.

Loong Shen's frustration was palpable as he grimaced and muttered angrily. The recent dealings with Loong Qi and Zuo Bo had already pushed him to his limit, and now this misfortune compounded his irritation.

“I was just walking down the corridor; how did I end up here?” he questioned himself.

His confusion deepened, and even thinking about his situation intensified the pain in his head.

Suddenly, his eyes widened in realization. “Just after I left the storage room, a guard yelled, and then I was blindsided. Could it have been a drugged attack? That would explain the dizziness.”

Annoyed, he initially suspected Zuo Bo's men were involved and dismissed the seriousness of it.

“Are they targeting me because of the Hee Jingyan case?” he speculated, biased by his reason for being there.

His thoughts were influenced by his investigative purpose at the prison.

Despite trying to rise again, Loong Shen's weakness forced him to relent and he leaned against the wall to rest and recover.

The quiet was abruptly broken by the sound of footsteps and male voices outside the door.

“Right here? Where did this beauty come from?”

“Just accept it as it is.”

“It sounds like you often pilfer food!”

“I've paid off some of the guards, so a few are in my pocket.”

“But why bring him to this old cell? It hasn't been used in years.”

“What do you know? This place now serves as a covert base for us criminals. Zuo Bo ignores it, making it perfect for any activity without legal repercussions.”

“Ah, I see now!”

…

Shortly thereafter, as the door swung open, Loong Shen inside clenched his sword tightly, his gaze frosty from overhearing their conversation.

The four male prisoners who entered were shocked, with one exclaiming, “Fck, how is it a man!? You must be fooling us!”

“I'm clueless too!” One of them protested. “I was told she was a beauty! I spent months of my salary on this!”

Meanwhile, two of the men leered at Loong Shen, laughing crudely, unaffected by the mistake.

“She's a beauty, indeed!” one remarked, appreciating Loong Shen's appearance.

“Absolutely, such a lovely girl,” another chimed in, stroking his chin and drooling.

“No way! You guys are into men?” One prisoner backed away in disgust. “I'm not part of this. Fck, this ruins my mood. You guys go ahead if you want to play.”

The two unconcerned men were glad to have fewer people around, favoring the reduced company.