Sweat poured down Cheng Xin’s face like beads on a string, his breath coming in short, ragged gasps. What now? If he got caught, he was finished!
"Check inside, quick!"
The shouts outside were deafening, echoing like mountain chants. Footsteps clattered—*tap, tap, tap*—and Cheng Xin’s heart hammered against his ribs. His eyes darted wildly, scanning the room for an escape route. A small hole beneath a table caught his eye—that was it!
Chapter 212