"I won't! I swear, I won't!" Meng Yao didn't want to experience that, he couldn't even imagine that much blood. He was ready, he would prove himself. He would do this all as safely as he could and then... well, he didn't know what next. He had to start scheming but he was struggling with his focus lately. Sleeping on the floor in a cold room was not productive, neither were multiple beatings.

"I'll show you. I'll be there and the house will be really nice. Promise. I will make you smile." That was a promise he was hoping he could keep.