Chapter 4: The Redemption of Mozhank (2)
"Isn't it too much, you say, not to let the barber use scissors? You're all handcuffed! Is it still possible to grab a pair of scissors to pick the lock? β
"It's too muchβit's as much as it is not letting Leonardo da Vinci paint with a brush......"
"Leonardo da Vinci? Who's that? Is it famous? β
In a glass-walled room with surveillance systems, a big, bearded man sits in a chair and lets a flamboyantly dressed barber shave his hair. Since the barber uses clippers, there are no scissors, razors and other items that can cause "danger" in prison, so the hairstyle can basically only be pushed flat or bald, and the beard is shaved off.
Of course, this also has advantages, although Mozhank is a model prison, and the sanitary conditions are good, it is certainly not as good as outside the prison. Prisoners who are not very hygienic do not have hair, which reduces the possibility of disease.
"Well, it's not very famous, is it?" It was Liu Siyong who accepted the haircut. The big man in his soul is a beard and grass nest head, and his beard was repaired once before he went to prison, but after a week, his beard has grown as lush as weeds, and Liu Siyong must always pay attention to his beard not to "poke" into the meal.
Yes, Liu Siyong has been spending a week in Mozhangk.
For the rest of the week, he didn't make any moves, he didn't even make any plans. For seven days, he did only one thing-
Observe!
According to the prison system every day, he went to bed early and got up early, ate and worked in the wind, and spent a week completely understanding the daily routine here. Similarly, the route to the cell in Area D, the canteen, and the place where the wind is released are all in his hands. As soon as he closed his eyes, a three-dimensional picture of these areas immediately appeared in his mind.
However, figuring out these does not mean that he will be able to find a breakthrough in prison escape.
Mozhank is a federally affiliated felony prison, which is a place full of risks, and it is necessary to have a well-established system and well-coordinated facilities to prevent prisoners from escaping or causing harm.
For example, as soon as a prisoner leaves his cell, he or she has to be shackled β two prison guards for one prisoner, one to monitor and one to dress the prisoner. Put it on, and then line up and set off.
Upon arrival, such as the canteen or the ventilator, the shackles are removed by the prison guards, and in these places there is at least a team of guards with guns on high ground to guard against unshackled prisoners.
In addition to these activities, the prisoners also need to work. Labor is more tightly controlled, because it is a gathering place for felons, and the murderers who are at least 15 years in prison are held, so they have no opportunity to go out to work, and can only complete the assigned work in their respective cells.
There are also many types of work, such as processing cartons...... It's something that doesn't do anything with tools or raw materials. Take a step back and do things in your own cell, the transparent wall and the surveillance outside the door can clearly show your movements.
In short, in Mozhank, it is better to waste a part of the prisoner's labor and give up the production of high-value labor than to give the prisoner any chance.
At present, Liu Siyong receives a weekly haircut service from prisoners, and he has to wear shackles and sit in the monitoring room to complete it. Barbers can only use clippers β or the ones without wires, and they won't even give a piece of a haircut around their neck β and who knows if you'll make a little gesture under the cover of the barber?
No, Liu Siyong is holding up his hands and holding a large piece of straw paper, catching the beard and broken hair that the barber got off.
"Man, you're such a particular person, you know how to take the initiative to take this garbage, so that I don't have to clean it over and over again before it falls to the ground!" The barber couldn't help but praise Liu Siyong, "How about I give you some extra work and get you a cool look...... Well, the side of the inch head gives you a shaved lightning bolt graphic out! β
The monitoring room is small, and there is not much floor space, so the barber has to sweep the floor from time to time, otherwise it will be difficult to clean up the pile.
When Liu Siyong came in, it happened that the barber had just cleaned it, so he asked for a large piece of straw paper, held it up, and tried his best to catch those broken hairs, which made the barber have a good impression of him.
"No, no, no, never! Thank you for your kindness...... If I'm more chic than the others, I'm very hateful here. Liu Siyong hurriedly refused.
"Oh, that's too! I almost forgot where it was...... In that case, we're done! It's a pity that there is no mirror either, otherwise I can show you my craftsmanship! "The barber is very talkative.
"I believe in your skills, goodbye friend." Liu Siyong smiled, wrapped the "garbage" in his hand in straw paper, and then got up and left the monitoring room.
Walking to the door, the guards didn't ask about the "garbage" in his hands - all this was carried out under surveillance, what Liu Siyong was holding in his hand, the prison guards knew it clearly, anyway, it was something that could not pose any threat, just that he wanted to "behave well".
"Sure enough, it's not even Earth...... But it's very similar to the rice country on the earth! Even the language is English ......" Liu Siyong thought while taking small steps under the restriction of the leg cuffs.
Just now he chatted with the barber and pretended to mention Leonardo da Vinci unintentionally, but the barber was unfamiliar with this name that should have been a household name, which only showed that either the barber was extremely ignorant, or that Da Vinci had never existed in the history of this place.
Combined with the barber's particular attire, the former is very unlikely......
"The system hasn't made a sound since I came here, as if it didn't exist at all, but it certainly has amazing energy! Another world, soul possession, this is something that known technology can't do! Therefore, if the task is not completed, I am afraid that ......" Although I have never doubted the ability of the "system", I will inevitably feel a little heavier when I reconfirm this.
At this time, it was close to noon, and Liu Siyong and his party, who had finished their haircuts, were taken directly to the canteen and joined the army.
Liu Siyong was untied, received his own food, and found a vacant seat in the corner to sit down - he had long observed the cafeteria carefully, the seats here were all welded to the ground, and the tableware was all plastic. The space on the first floor is huge, enough to accommodate a thousand people, while on the second floor, there are more than 20 guards with guns condescendingly watching, and there is little room for operation.
Choosing to sit in the corner is not obtrusive, but also convenient to think:
"Then again, although this is a different world, it is very similar to Earth. Language, food, and radio programs can all show that the social civilization and style are highly close to the earth, and the technology is ...... In terms of prison equipment, it seems to be slightly more advanced than Earth, but extremely limited - at least the guns don't look like Earth's weapons. β
was pondering, a figure suddenly flickered in front of him, Liu Siyong raised his eyes, and saw a short and thin black man who was also wearing an orange uniform, looking at him with a smile.
The man pointed to the plate in front of Liu Siyong, where there was a green apple that had not been touched.
"Is that okay? I mean, seeing that you've only eaten mashed potatoes today, you don't seem interested in that. β
The tone of this little black man jumped, and his tone still had a sense of rhyme, and he spoke like a "rap".
"Please." Liu Siyong shrugged his shoulders indifferently and motioned for the little man to take the green apple away. Liu Siyong, a Chinese national, is not very accustomed to eating this acidic fruit, even if its nutritional value is good.
Unexpectedly, after saying this, the little man not only took the apple, but also sat down opposite him.
"Ha, it looks like you're quite kind. Hey dude, it's not long since you've arrived, right? I noticed that you were all loners and sat in this corner for almost a week. The little black man spoke quickly and said a lot at once. It seems that he is not only here to beg for fruit to eat, but also to take the opportunity to talk.
Liu Siyong stopped eating and looked at this kid who was about 1.6 meters tall.
"So what? Is there something wrong with you? β
Liu Siyong tried his best to make his tone colder, in prison, every felony is not a good stubble, if it wasn't for the plan, Liu Siyong didn't want to "get acquainted" with any cellmates. Until he finds out what the person in front of him means, he won't show too much "kindness".
"Hey, dude, don't be nervous. I'm just here to say hello, don't be so cool...... Man, in Mozhank, you're always going to need a few friends. The little man said with a smile on his face.
"Like you?" Liu Siyong raised his eyebrows.
"Haha, of course! Coffee beans are a friend you should never miss! The little man was not modest, he picked up the green apple and took a big bite of it, crunching and chewing, "Officially, my name is Coffee Bean, and I am the most well-informed person here." As a newcomer, you must know Mozhank well, otherwise, you will suffer. And I am a 'friend' who saves you from detours. β
"Oh?" Liu Siyong couldn't help but take a look at the little man, the coffee bean was naturally not his real name, but among the criminals, few people would use their real names, and all they reported were their nicknames. This coffee bean is not good-looking, but his sentence "the most well-informed person" made Liu Siyong interested.
If he wants to escape from here, he naturally needs to fully understand the information of the prison, and it is certainly one thing to observe by himself, but it is naturally better to have a character like "know-it-all". It's just that Liu Siyong is not stunned, he believes everything the other party says - especially this kind of self-sent!
"It's a prison for felons, and everybody has to stay here for a long time. I think I'll have a lot of time to figure it out for myself. Liu Siyong's words were marked with obvious distantness.
The coffee bean seemed to have expected Liu Siyong's attitude, he smiled "hehe", suddenly turned around halfway, and quietly pointed to a fierce-looking guard at the entrance of the canteen - that was the prison guard who gave Liu Siyong two sticks before!