An outrageous expense list

"Ping An, you are still inexperienced, and it's natural for you to have compassion for others.

I don't blame you, really. Even if I end up dying because of you, it's fate.

We are brothers, and I won't abandon you over some disagreements.

Besides, your remaining bit of conscience is something we may have lost a long time ago.

We tolerate your impulsiveness because, in a way, we're trying to find the conscience we buried long ago.

Ping An, don't worry. As long as I'm alive in this camp, I'll protect your conscience and not let you follow my path."

Chen Weiqiang looked at me with a melancholy gaze and sighed deeply.

"Qiangzi..."

My eyes reddened, and I was instantly moved, unable to speak.

Thinking back to all our experiences in Myanmar, he had always been loyal to me.

And I, in return, had often led them to the brink of disaster.

"Ping An, Qiangzi is right. It's precisely because of your remaining bit of conscience that I'm willing to help you unconditionally.

Maybe you have done things I've always wanted to do but never dared to."

Ban Shou smiled wryly, his expression mirroring Chen Weiqiang's, filled with melancholy but also strength.

They have been in Myanmar for years, doing what they needed to survive, likely compromising their conscience many times.

They just didn't want me to know about it.

Meeting them was indeed my fortune.

All the hardships I've faced were in Myanmar.

In a way, all my luck in life has also been used up in Myanmar.

"Brothers, I'm not good with words and haven't experienced much hardship before.

In Myawaddy, I relied on you all to survive. No matter what happens in the future, if you need me, I'll be there without hesitation," Ba Yi vowed, patting his chest.

My nose tingled, and I fought to control my emotions, turning to look at the brightly lit window.

The camp was still restless at night.

With women streaming live shows, inhumane abuses, and bodies being disposed of at night, everything was happening.

I understood that they were all risking their lives to protect the last bit of my conscience, reminding themselves that they were still alive.

Still human.

The sun rises in the same place every day, but can we see tomorrow's sun?

The answer is no.

The night passed in silence.

The four of us smoked in Ban Shou's room, sitting quietly until dawn before parting ways.

"Knock, knock, knock."

When I returned to my dorm and opened the door, the bed was still as neat as I had left it.

Yan Zi hadn't slept on the bed but had used a cardboard box to sleep on the floor.

"I was afraid of dirtying your bed, so I slept on the floor. Don't worry, I didn't use your toothbrush or towel; I wiped my face with my dress..."

Yan Zi's cautious behavior made me feel sad.

Without makeup, she looked even more naturally beautiful.

Especially in my trousers and white shirt, she appeared more capable and intelligent.

She had a refined elegance.

Seeing Yan Zi so beautiful, I regretted bringing her to the camp.

"What's wrong? Do I have something on my face?"

Yan Zi blushed when she noticed me staring at her.

"Let's go. When you see Liu Shiyi, be polite and don't play any tricks. Just say you're my distant cousin.

Stay away from Yang Lianting; he's a brutal pervert. 

Lei Si and Yu Jie won't dare harm you for now; they're afraid of me."

I smiled and turned to leave.

She hurriedly followed in her 10-centimeter high heels.

I should get her a pair of sandals later; high heels are too noticeable.

Carrying the password box, I led Yan Zi to Liu Shiyi's office, lost in thought.

He was up early, sitting in his boss chair, drinking coffee.

The morning sun shone on his pale face through the glass window.

Every move exuded the grace of a mature "woman."

Sigh, it's a shame he isn't a woman.

Even a pervert can be so elegant, making those burly men and tough women outside feel inadequate!

Yan Zi, standing behind me, seemed scared by Liu Shiyi's appearance.

In fact, she didn't know who the boss of the Golden Casino was until last night when she first met Professor Ai Si.

She had been imprisoned in the casino as a "handmaiden" for over a month in Myawaddy.

If not for me, she might have been killed by that big soldier.

"Supervisor, this is my cousin Yan Zi. Professor Ai Si asked me to bring her to work in the camp."

I opened the password box and pushed it in front of Liu Shiyi.

A total of 350,000 yuan. I wouldn't want to give it to him if it weren't for Yan Zi's safety.

I wanted to keep the other box for emergencies.

"Little Bottle, you are that old fox's beloved!

He indulges you in everything, never letting you suffer.

Sometimes I think if you were a beautiful woman, it would make more sense. But you're a macho man!"

Liu Shiyi put down his coffee cup and lazily leaned back, tapping the desk with his bony fingers while glancing at Yan Zi.

"Supervisor, this money is my winnings from yesterday. Consider it a gift from my cousin to you."

I pulled Yan Zi closer to me, ready to face whatever might come.

"Interesting. A handsome cousin and a beautiful cousin. Even without makeup, she's so pretty. No wonder you risked everything to keep her by your side.

Tell me, is she really your cousin?"

Liu Shiyi scrutinized Yan Zi in her male attire, a look of strong desire in his eyes.

I said seriously, "Yes, my blood cousin. We came in a hurry, and she didn't bring any luggage. I'm sure you know what happened last night."

"Hah, we'll set that aside for now. Look at this contract and sign it if you agree."

Liu Shiyi withdrew his greedy, sinister gaze, pulled out a ten-page contract from his drawer, and tossed it to me.

...I was baffled when I picked it up and glanced at it, utterly shocked.

Even breathing felt sinful, and living seemed a waste of air.

Damn, this stack of papers detailed every "expense" since I entered the camp in Myawaddy.

It was precise, down to Ban Shou hitting me a few times, him pulling out my toenails, how many rolls of toilet paper I used, how many times I went to the casino and hospital, including water, gas, accommodation, meals, air, work hours, and so on.

There were even some fees I had never heard of.

For example: desk and chair wear and tear, keyboard and mouse wear and tear, electric baton fee, phone fee, floor friction fee, beating fee, guidance fee, scolding fee, beauty viewing fee, male viewing fee, venue, and toilet use fee.

The list of fees was utterly ridiculous, surpassing all expectations.

There was no bizarre expense they couldn't come up with.