Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 124 - 123 Great Mercy

Chapter 124: Chapter 123 Great Mercy

Hank was utterly bewildered as he asked, "Why?"

Yang Yi smiled and said, "That’s none of your business. Now that you’re in my cell, I’ll explain the rules to you."

Hank immediately responded with utmost respect, "You just tell me, boss. I will definitely follow your rules."

Yang Yi smiled and continued, "So, from now on, you’re my guy. I’ll protect your safety, but only if you’re useful."

Hank hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "What kind of use are you talking about?"

Yang Yi glanced at Hank’s backside and smiled, "I have a very unique hobby..."

Hank immediately stepped back, pressing tightly against the wall with a mournful expression, "This won’t do, boss, this really won’t do."

Yang Yi smiled again and said calmly, "Hear me out. My hobby is to learn all kinds of useful knowledge. So, if you can teach me something you’re good at, I’ll protect you and make sure no one bullies you. But if you refuse to teach, are unwilling to teach, or can’t teach, then you’re of no use to me."

Hank was taken aback and said, "You want to learn lock picking from me? That’s no problem. In fact, I’ve taught many people. I’m very generous, really, but it requires talent. Most people can’t learn it. If you can’t learn it..."

"That’s your problem."

"But I don’t think it should be my problem if you can’t learn it, that..."

Yang Yi shook his head and asserted, "No, it’s your problem. Just think about how to make sure I learn. If I can’t learn, then you’re a bad teacher, and if you’re a bad teacher, you’re useless. In that case, I’ll make you serve your real purpose. Actually, you’re not bad-looking."

Hank was completely dumbfounded, then he said in a low voice, "You can’t do this!"

"I don’t have to look for them; there will be ten strong guys waiting to get super friendly with you. You’ve been in prison long enough to know I’m not bluffing, right?"

Hank’s expression suddenly changed, and then he said in a serious tone, "Buddy, let’s make a deal. As a very successful thief, I have a lot of money."

"And then?"

"I just want to live a quiet life in prison. If you can provide me with what I need, I will pay you in cash, not cigarettes but cash. I’ll give you five hundred US dollars each month, how about that!"

Watching Hank grind his teeth, Yang Yi smiled and said, "Tomorrow, I’ll set you up with three strong guys first. What skin color do you like? How about one of each skin color? It’s been a long time since a pretty newcomer like you showed up here."

Hank shook his head and then said fiercely, "One thousand dollars! I’m going all out, all my savings to you! A thousand dollars a month, that’s gotta be enough, right?"

Yang Yi smiled and replied, "I don’t want money. Oh, no, I might consider it for ten thousand US dollars a month."

"Ten thousand? Fuck! Just kill me!"

Watching Hank’s indignant expression, Yang Yi smiled and said, "Why should I kill you? My guys aren’t interested in corpses. Alright, this conversation is over. Tomorrow you will feel everyone’s warmth. Now, go stand in the corner. I’m going to start working."

Hank, desperate and furious, finally said resolutely, "Alright, alright! I’ll teach you, I’ll teach you all my best tricks. No problem, I’ll give it my best shot to teach you!"

Yang Yi smiled and then pointed at the cell door, "Can you open it?"

"Yes! But not right now, we need the right tool for that. This is an electronically controlled door, it doesn’t need a key. Just a chip card would do, or disrupting the electronic signal. That’s the simplest method."

Yang Yi nodded and commanded, "Good, now go stand in the corner. I’m going to start exercising, and I don’t like being watched while I exercise, so stay in the corner."

Hank clasped his hands together and pleaded with Yang Yi, "Can you give me a cigarette? Boss, I’m begging you, just one."

"Behave well, and I’ll give you one. Now, go stand properly in the corner! Or would you rather squat?"

Hank immediately went to the corner and stood facing the wall, obediently, very honestly.

Dealing with an old fox like Hank required a firm hand, a valuable lesson Yang Yi had learned; so no matter how good Hank’s attitude seemed, it was important to put him in his place first, let him suffer for a few days.

Yang Yi began to exercise, doing handstands, planks, push-ups, a variety of bodyweight exercises, completing two sets of each before practicing a couple of forms of boxing.

After a full four hours, Yang Yi wiped himself down with cold water, then grabbed a couple of chocolate bars to eat and replenish his energy, finally calling Hank.

"All right, you can move now."

Hank turned around, then immediately said pitifully, "Can I go to the bathroom, boss?"

"You’ve behaved well, so I’m permitting you to go to the bathroom. Go ahead."

Hank, as if pardoned, dashed towards the toilet, and the way he hurried over in small, fast steps was somehow comical.

Yang Yi laughed out loud without restraint.

After Hank finished using the toilet, Yang Yi pulled out a cigarette and threw it to Hank, then laughed, "Here’s your reward."

"Thank you, boss, thank you, boss!"

Hank received the cigarette, nodding and bowing as he took the lighter from Yang Yi’s hand, then cupped both hands around it to light it before promptly returning the cigarette to Yang Yi.

Taking a deep drag of the cigarette, Hank said with a blissful expression, "I haven’t smoked for nine days, thank you, boss."

Yang Yi glanced at the shackles on Hank’s feet and said, "Why haven’t they taken these off? That’s not legal, right?"

"It’s not legal, but what can I do? Who told me my escape was successful."

"Can you open them?"

Hank sighed, then sat down on the ground in front of Yang Yi, cigarette dangling from his mouth, pointing to the keyhole on the shackles and said, "Look, it’s sealed with lead, so I can’t open it."

Yang Yi said disdainfully, "Didn’t you claim you could open any lock?"

"Whether it’s a mechanical or electronic lock, no matter how complex, I can open them, but this is no longer a lock, this is just a block of iron. Unless it’s sawed open, how can it be opened? So, I really can’t open it."

Yang Yi nodded, then smiled and said, "Looks like you’ll have to live with this thing every day. Well, you’re really an unlucky guy, but the worst is yet to come. Dinner is almost ready. Can you tell me how you plan to eat and go for a walk with this thing on?"

"Uh, I’ll just have to endure it..."

Just then, a prison guard walked up to the outside of the cell, knocked on the iron door with his baton, and shouted, "Scumbag, your request for medical attention has been approved, come out."

Yang Yi stood up and smiled at Hank, "I’ll be out for a bit, but I’ve decided to generously remind you about something. Do you know what will happen if you touch my things without permission? Try and you’ll find out. Goodbye, I’ll be back soon."