Li Ming listened to Tan Chengcheng's words and naturally understood what she meant.
But Li Ming didn’t want to give her false hope—this was a matter of principle.
Tan Qingqing had committed a crime first; this wasn’t a case of wrongful conviction. Her imprisonment was well-deserved! He had no reason to help her get out.
Just as Li Ming was about to refuse, a ding sounded in his mind! A block of text appeared:
Mission Issued: The deeply moving sisterly bond before you is rare. As the prison warden, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to help the two sisters within your power. Though she brought this upon herself, she has shown remorse. Why not make an exception and earn their gratitude? Agree to Tan Chengcheng’s request and help Tan Qingqing leave prison to see the light of day again!
Failure Penalty: Gain the title "Unyielding and Uncompromising." Title effect: From now on, you can only reject any request made to you, never accept. You will be isolated by everyone, unable to engage in normal social interactions.
Mission Reward: Aura of Charm—All women’s favorability toward you skyrockets. Any woman kept within the aura’s range will fall irrevocably in love with you, willing to sacrifice everything for you. Can be selectively applied to targets or released in a wide range.
Li Ming examined the mission details in his mind. As usual, the task was bizarre—the punishment severe, the reward incredibly generous!
The effect of the Aura of Charm was downright rule-breaking. With this skill, no woman in the world could escape his grasp! It was terrifying!
Normally, Li Ming would’ve accepted the mission without hesitation. With such a divine ability, he could indulge in a life of luxury and pleasure!
But… this time, the task was to help Tan Qingqing escape prison—another breach of rules! And a crime! If he did this, how was he any different from the inmates locked up here? Just because he had special privileges, did that mean he could act lawlessly?
Li Ming didn’t consider himself a rigid do-gooder. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gladly accepted the advances of Yang Yang and Wang Xin before.
Even if the mission penalties had forced his hand, he’d long realized he enjoyed it.
It seemed he’d used the excuse of "not failing missions" to willingly engage in all sorts of shady deeds!
Li Ming felt he’d changed—corrupted. Before, he truly had no choice but to passively accept missions. But this time was different.
Floating quietly in his mind was a card—a reward from a previous mission: The Good Guy Card.
Item Effect: Can nullify the penalty of one failed mission.
This time, unlike before, he had the freedom to choose! And a way to counter the punishment!
So… what would he do?
Seeing Li Ming hesitate, Tan Chengcheng pleaded again. "Warden! Please, whatever you want, just name it! As long as my sister can leave prison, I’ll give anything—even… even myself! I’ll gladly serve you, just save her! Please, Warden, help us!"
Tan Qingqing, hearing this, grabbed Li Ming’s sleeve in desperation, tears streaming. "Warden, I was blind not to recognize your authority! I was wrong to challenge you! Please help me! If I can get out, forget my sister—I’ll serve you! However you want me, I’ll obey!"
Afraid he’d refuse, Tan Qingqing stood from her cot, her delicate hands sliding up his chest as she pressed herself against him.
Prisoners wore standard-issue uniforms with specially designed undergarments—thin, restrictive wraps for safety.
With Tan Qingqing pressed against him, the flimsy fabric did little to conceal her soft, supple body.
Li Ming had seen her during medical checks—her slender shoulders, graceful back, narrow waist, and long, perfectly proportioned legs. Her youthful skin seemed tender enough to bruise at a touch.
Such a beauty throwing herself at him naturally stirred desire.
But desire was one thing—indulgence another.
While he couldn’t control his body’s reaction, this wasn’t some all-you-can-eat buffet. The cost of enjoying such a delicacy was far too high.
Li Ming gently pushed Tan Qingqing back, putting distance between them before she noticed his arousal and escalated her advances.
His mind was made up—this time, he’d refuse! No matter how tempting the reward or the sisters’ offers, he wouldn’t let missions dictate his morals.
"Sorry… I can’t help you. Don’t waste your efforts—no one can get you out." Li Ming grabbed his phone, hanging up before Tan Chengcheng could respond.
At that moment, the mission in his mind vanished—along with the Good Guy Card that could’ve spared him the penalty.
"No… Warden, please! I don’t want to stay in prison! The factory work is unbearable—I dream of it, my body aches, even my hands cramp in pain! I’ll give you anything—money, everything! Just let me out… please…!"
Tan Qingqing collapsed to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably, tears tracing her swan-like neck into her collar. A pitiful sight.
But the stone-hearted Li Ming had no patience for her dramatics. He had more pressing matters.
Stepping out of the cell, he called for the second guard patrolling the hallway.
"Second Guard, fetch Wang Xin for me. I need a word. Then gather her belongings and move her into this cell with Tan Qingqing."
"Tan Qingqing’s unstable. Have Wang Xin keep an eye on her. They’re both excused from work tomorrow—let her calm down."
The guard nodded and left to summon Wang Xin, unsurprised. Everyone knew about Wang Keyan’s situation. With Li Ming having helped Wang Xin so much, she’d surely obey him diligently.
Soon, a curious Wang Xin stood before Li Ming.
When told to pack her things, she’d been confused—until learning Li Ming had reassigned her cell.
What does he want to discuss alone? Did he not get enough during the day? Working overtime tonight?
But I overexerted myself earlier… still sore. I can’t handle his human pile-driver again!
Is he treating me like some plaything, never satisfied?