Chapter 1158: Chapter 1158: Xiao Zheng Displays His Power!
Gangzi’s firm assertion made Xiao Zheng suddenly think of something and look at him.
"I used to be an auto mechanic, and once when I was helping Huo Wenshan fix his car, I accidentally damaged one of its parts, so we had a falling out."
That’s where the problem started.
And with this issue, what happened next was just as Xiao Zheng had suspected.
Huo Wenshan used his connections to easily frame Gangzi, getting him sent here.
"But if that’s the case, you should hate him, so why are you helping him?" Xiao Zheng asked, finding this the strangest aspect.
"Yes, I really do hate him, but more than that, I want to get out of here. This place feels like Hell. Staying here every day is too painful." Gangzi said, frustratedly scratching his head.
"Go on," Xiao Zheng nodded.
The terror of prison is not just about the lack of freedom. In fact, for some who have committed heinous crimes, freedom or not doesn’t really matter.
The true horror of this place lies in its environment.
Here, the most terrifying thing is not losing freedom, but human nature!
The intrigues inside the prison are sometimes more apparent than in the outside civilized world, and these people don’t need to hide anything.
After all, how they got in and what mistakes they’ve made are unchangeable.
Human nature is exposed thoroughly here.
Initially, Gangzi truly hated Huo Wenshan, but later, Huo Wenshan came to see him once.
As long as Gangzi agreed to help Huo Wenshan with things inside the prison, Huo Wenshan could help him get out sooner.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng frowned.
This Huo Wenshan is really too arrogant.
Unexpectedly, this guy he unintentionally provoked had done so many disgusting things.
"But what does this have to do with you coming to see me?" Xiao Zheng continued to ask.
"Because I’m not sure if Huo Wenshan will really help me. If I keep going like this, and in the end, I get nothing, then..."
Gangzi hesitated, unable to continue.
"So you came to me, thinking I could help you?" Xiao Zheng pondered and asked.
"Yes, that’s it. I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but from the first moment I saw you, I felt you were different from others. You even seemed fearless in front of Scar. I thought, if Huo Wenshan also got you in here, maybe you can find a way out. But can you help me? I’m truly being framed by Huo Wenshan." Gangzi said with a miserable face.
"Don’t worry, if I can get out, I’ll definitely help you too." Xiao Zheng nodded seriously.
Xiao Zheng was determined to expose all of Huo Wenshan’s dirty deeds.
This stint in prison wasn’t for nothing!
"And that guy before, what’s his story?" Xiao Zheng continued to ask.
"He also seems to have been put in here by Huo Wenshan, but I don’t know the specifics. I’ve only heard that he allegedly killed his wife." Gangzi thought for a moment and said.
Xiao Zheng’s heart trembled, killed his wife?
But what does this have to do with Huo Wenshan?
Xiao Zheng’s first reaction was that something was definitely wrong here.
"Any other news?" Xiao Zheng continued to ask.
Gangzi shook his head and said, "That’s all I know. His name is Lei Gang, and I don’t know anything else. He’s usually quiet and extremely good at fighting. Over time, no one dared to mess with him, though he doesn’t start trouble either. Kind of a unique case. Even Scar tried to recruit him but failed."
Xiao Zheng mentally chuckled. Nonsense, a Martial Artist isn’t someone Scar’s type can handle.
Plus, someone that skilled in prison, no one would dare provoke him.
Gangzi was initially unlucky, thinking he could handle Lei Gang when taking on the task, but he ended up getting beaten badly instead.
Similar to Xiao Zheng’s situation, but much more severe.
Because when Gangzi and Lei Gang were put together, by the next day, Gangzi was in the hospital with multiple fractures, which is why he feared Lei Gang so much.
"Interesting guy," Xiao Zheng’s smile grew broader.
"Oh, and then there’s Scar. He’s like the boss inside this prison. Since you didn’t submit to him yesterday, he’ll definitely hold a grudge. You should be careful going forward. I can’t help you too much; otherwise, my life won’t be easy either," Gangzi hesitated for a while before reminding him.
"Don’t worry, it’s fine. I’ve already decided about Scar. If he doesn’t come for me, I’ll go for him. Tomorrow, I’ll take him out!"
Xiao Zheng said coldly.
Because if he didn’t show his hand, he might not even get a chance to communicate properly with Lei Gang.
Scar was just a stepping stone!
The next day, as Xiao Zheng was planning his move while keeping a lookout, he had just stepped out of the cell and onto the playground when he heard screams not far away.
Turning his head to look, Xiao Zheng’s face instantly darkened.
A group of people had surrounded Gangzi, and by this time, he had been beaten black and blue, while those around him laughed heartily, with no intention of stopping.
Xiao Zheng felt a surge of murderous intent within him.
He stepped forward, hands in his pockets, and walked calmly over, shouting from behind the crowd: "Scar, you call yourself the prison boss, and this is all you can do?"
The crowd stopped and turned to look at him.
Scar, in the center, laughed loudly, turning to face Xiao Zheng, stepping out from the crowd, tilting his head, and asked: "Kid, I’m really curious, what gives you the courage to talk to me like that? Do you really think I’ve spared you? Gangzi upset me yesterday, so naturally, I have to deal with him. And you, you’re more than just an annoyance to me. So what do you think your outcome will be?"
Gangzi struggled to get up from the ground and moved beside Xiao Zheng, looking fearfully at Scar.
Xiao Zheng looked at Scar in front of him, didn’t speak for a few seconds, then turned to Gangzi, saying, "Are you okay?"
"No, it’s nothing, just some superficial wounds." Gangzi forced a smile, but winced in pain right after.
"Alright, step back for now. I’ll handle what’s next." Xiao Zheng nodded earnestly.
"But..." Gangzi paused, casting another nervous glance at Scar.
"I’ll be fine, don’t worry," Xiao Zheng said with a faint smile.