allonlinenovel Chapter 196: All of you, quiet down!
Chapter 196: All of you, quiet down!
She noticed a loose plank in the corner; perhaps she could dig a hole there to observe what was happening outside.
So, when no one was looking, she quietly moved to a corner and gently pried at the wooden board with her hand.
Suddenly, a woman screamed, shattering the tranquility of the cabin.
It turned out to be a guard who walked in, shouting, "Quiet down, all of you!"
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly stopped what she was doing, lowered her head, and pretended to be scared.
The guard patrolled the cabin, found nothing amiss, and then left.
Fang Xiaoxiao continued to pry at the wooden board and finally managed to make a small hole.
She looked out through the small hole and saw only a vast expanse of river water, making it impossible to tell which way to go.
But she didn't give up and continued to observe the surroundings, hoping to find a clue.
A short while later, Li Tian returned to the cabin.
He stared at Fang Xiaoxiao, a wicked smile playing on his lips.
"This little girl is quite pretty; she'll probably fetch a high price."
Fang Xiaoxin felt utterly disgusted, but she forced a fawning smile onto her face.
"Grandpa, look how clumsy I am, I won't sell for much. Why don't you let me go? I have some money at home, I'll bring it all to you."
Li Tian snorted coldly: "Don't give me that. Once you're on my ship, don't even think about getting off."
Fang Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and said, "Grandpa, I can tell you're a big businessman too."
I can help you with the accounts, or take care of the other sisters and keep them obedient, which will save you a lot of trouble, won't it?"
Li Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly pondering Fang Xiaoxiao's words.
Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly added, "Sir, think about it. If the sisters don't listen to you along the way and keep crying and making a fuss, what if outsiders hear them and become suspicious? Then your business will be in danger. I promise I can keep everyone quiet and not cause you any trouble."
Li Tian was silent for a moment, then said, "Hmph, little girl, don't try anything funny. If I find out you're up to no good, you'll be in trouble."
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded quickly: "Don't worry, sir, I will do my best to serve you."
From then on, Fang Xiaoxiao began to do her best to "help".
She brought water and food to the other women, comforted them, and told them not to give up hope.
Gradually, the women's eyes became less vacant and began to show a hint of life.
Seeing that Fang Xiaoxiao was so "obedient," Li Tian relaxed his vigilance towards her.
That day, Fang Xiaoxiao took the opportunity of delivering water to Li Tian to tentatively ask, "Grandpa, how much longer will it take for our boat to reach our destination?"
Li Tian glanced at her and said impatiently, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do your own thing."
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly smiled apologetically, "Yes, yes, sir, I was just curious and asking casually."
Although Li Tian did not answer, Fang Xiaoxiao knew that she needed more patience and wisdom to obtain more useful information.
Seeing that Li Tian was wavering, Fang Xiaoxiao pressed her advantage.
The following day, she deliberately showed concern and care for other women in front of Li Tian, and said...
"Sir, think about it. If the sisters don't behave and cause trouble along the way, and the authorities find out, your business will be ruined. I guarantee I can make everyone behave and not cause you any trouble."
Li Tian frowned and fell into deep thought.
Fang Xiaoxiao continued, "Grandpa, look at how I've been lately. My sisters have all listened to me and haven't caused you any trouble. As long as you trust me, this business will definitely grow bigger and bigger in the future."
Li Tian hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "Okay, then you show us what you're made of. If you try anything funny, you'll be sorry."
From then on, Fang Xiaoxiao became even more dedicated to "helping".
She not only took care of her sisters' daily lives, but also often gave Li Tian advice, such as how to make the women look more energetic and how to avoid arousing suspicion from others.
Gradually, Li Tian relaxed his vigilance towards her and even chatted with her sometimes.
On one occasion, Li Tian was in a good mood and said to Fang Xiaoxiao, "Little girl, you're quite smart. If you work hard for me, you'll get your share of the benefits."
Fang Xiaoxin sneered inwardly, but on the surface she pretended to be extremely grateful: "Thank you for your appreciation, sir. I will do my best."
After gaining Li Tian's trust, Fang Xiaoxiao began to bolderly seek opportunities to escape.
She noticed that every night, the guards would relax briefly and sit together drinking and chatting.
So she secretly used a sharp stone to carve marks on the wooden planks of the cabin, calculating how far she was from her destination.
At the same time, she was also secretly collecting things that could be used as weapons, such as broken wooden sticks and sharp iron pieces.
While gaining Li Tian's trust, Fang Xiaoxiao secretly plotted her escape.
While delivering food to her sisters, she whispered to them, "Sisters, don't give up hope. We will definitely escape."
Some women's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope, while others remained blank-minded, as if they had already resigned themselves to their fate.
Fang Xiaoxiao encouraged everyone: "As long as we are united, we will definitely succeed."
She discovered that the guards would briefly relax their vigilance each night. So she decided to use this opportunity to escape.
She secretly used a sharp stone to carve marks on the wooden planks of the cabin, calculating how far she was from her destination.
At the same time, she was also secretly collecting things that could be used as weapons, such as broken wooden sticks and sharp iron pieces.
To ensure the plan went smoothly, Fang Xiaoxiao also carefully observed the guards' shift change times and patrol routes.
One night, while the guards were drinking and chatting, Fang Xiaoxiao secretly distributed the weapons she had collected to a few of the more spirited women and told them about her escape plan.
"I'll create some chaos to distract the guards, and you guys can use that to open the cabin door and rush out together," Fang Xiaoxiao whispered.
The women nodded nervously, gripping their weapons tightly.
Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, preparing to implement the plan.
However, just when Fang Xiaoxiao thought everything was going according to plan, a crisis quietly descended.
One day, Li Tian suddenly discovered that some food and water were missing. He suspected that Fang Xiaoxiao was behind it and immediately flew into a rage.
"Little girl, how dare you scheme against me!"
Fang Xiao was startled, but quickly calmed down: "Grandpa, you misunderstood. Maybe the other ladies were too hungry and ate a little more."