Xiaotao seemed to see through my mind and shook her head at me almost imperceptibly. I gritted my teeth, giving up this dangerous idea for a practical reason–I couldn't beat Pork Rong.

Seeing how agitated Pork Rong was at the moment, I attempted to take the edge off the situation. "Aren’t you hungry after such a long night?” I asked. “Why don’t we get you something to eat?"

"Do you think I’m stupid?” sneered Pork Rong. “I know you’ll add some special ingredients to my food."

"I'm not that stupid,” I retorted. “Our lives are in your hands. If you lose consciousness, the bomb will explode. If you don't trust me, we can do a drug test."

"Fine then, I really am hungry,” acquiesced Pork Rong. “Go and get me something to eat."

Xiaotao glared at me, the rage in her eyes a clear indication that she couldn’t wait to tear the man apart with her own hands. "Xiaotao, get him something to eat and drink,"...