Tao Yu sighed, dragging a long bench next to a pillar, leaning against it and saying, “I’ve decided to establish a new rule. The performances at this welcome party will be ranked. I don’t require you to be better than the first, second, or third districts, but you must beat the other district. The leader of the district with the lower ranking will be confined for five days.”
As she spoke, the group began to complain noisily. Yue Linze noticed this was different from his plan yesterday and raised an eyebrow.
Tao Yu interrupted the commotion, adding, “Oh, and for each position lower in ranking, one day will be added, up to two positions. The maximum confinement is five days. In other words, if your district ranks lower, your leader could be confined for up to 10 days. Don’t worry about him starving; I’ll bring food every day.”
Li Xun frowned and was about to object loudly, but Skinny Monkey pulled him back and laughed, “Officer’s challenge is interesting, but it seems we haven’t mentioned participating in the performance, so we probably can’t join.”
“That’s right,” the fat man immediately chimed in, “The other side hasn’t even participated. We want to play this game, but who would play with us?”
The subordinates from both districts immediately showed their agreement, united for once. Tao Yu waited for their objections before calmly stating, “Not participating means forfeiting, and both leaders will be confined.”
She paused, looking at Yue Linze with malicious intent, “Confined in the same room for 10 days.”
The cafeteria erupted in noise. Yue Linze made eye contact with her across the crowd, his eyes rolling with something Tao Yu couldn’t understand.
Tao Yu instinctively felt danger, frowned, and looked away. Yue Linze let out a pleased chuckle, and the fat man glanced at him curiously but didn’t dare ask what was wrong.
After everyone had argued and cursed, Tao Yu mockingly shouted, “What, afraid of losing? Remember, this is a great opportunity. If you beat the other district enough, their leader will be confined. Imagine personally sending your enemy to solitary, think about that taste…”
For these prisoners who already disliked each other and thought their district was better, Tao Yu’s words were highly provocative. Li Xun immediately slapped the table, “Okay! I’ll participate!”
