Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Li Ming, who overheard their conversation, could only shake his head helplessly. He knew things had escalated to an irreversible point, and the most important thing now was to resolve the immediate problem as quickly as possible. So he said to Liu Cheng, "Let's deal with this incident first."

Liu Cheng was consumed by rage. He slammed his phone to the ground and stormed towards Li Ming. As he walked, he pointed at Li Ming and yelled, "It's all because of you! You forced me to take action, and now you can't escape responsibility!" Li Ming was filled with anger and resentment, but he knew this wasn't the time to argue with Liu Cheng. He suppressed his anger and decided to temporarily put aside his personal grudges and work together to address the current crisis.

Li Yan finally managed to get to the detention center when no one was looking. Upon seeing his brother, tears welled up in his eyes, and he asked excitedly, "Brother, are you alright?" Li Yuan, however, remained unusually calm. He smiled and replied, "I'm doing fine here, don't worry." Although it was just a few simple words, the deep brotherly affection contained within them was incredibly moving.

Li Yuan understood that only when the external situation was chaotic would Li Yan have the opportunity to visit him. When he saw his long-awaited younger brother arrive, a weight was finally lifted from his heart. He didn't want his brother to follow in his footsteps, nor did he want the Li family to continue controlling everything. Seeing his brother, he knew his choice was right. When he learned from his brother about Bai Mengmeng's actions, he understood that he still had a glimmer of hope. And now, his brother had grown up, becoming a truly responsible man. Li Yuan felt immense relief; he knew that even if he wasn't out there, the future of the family would be in Li Yan's hands. At this moment, all his worries and anxieties vanished.

Bai Mengmeng finally had some free time to rest, and Lu Ze came over to cook her some delicious food to help her recover. As the saying goes, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach. Ever since Bai Mengmeng boasted to them about how amazing Lu Ze's cooking skills were, everyone was eager to come and try it.

Ding-dong! The doorbell rang. Bai Mengmeng opened the door, surprised to find that these people had arrived so quickly. "Why did you all come so fast?" she asked. Ji Feng, carrying a bunch of things, walked in and said, "We couldn't have come empty-handed!" Then he naturally went into the kitchen to help. He kept muttering, "This must be my fate..." Bai Mengmeng, Liu Lin, and Wang Fei sat in a circle in the living room.

Bai Mengmeng was very concerned about Wang Fei's situation, so she asked, "How are things between you and him now?" Wang Fei replied with a smile, "We broke up. He actually did something so despicable. What will become of him in the future?" Hearing this, Bai Mengmeng said, "It's okay, the next one will be better!" Liu Lin nodded in agreement. Meanwhile, Lu Ze and Ji Feng were busy in the kitchen. They heard the conversation outside and found it somewhat suspicious. Ji Feng whispered to Lu Ze, "Are they planning to replace us?" Lu Ze confidently replied, "They might replace you, but they definitely won't replace me." After saying that, the two continued to focus on cooking.

Soon, a large table of delicious-looking dishes was brought to the table. Bai Mengmeng stood to the side with a smug look on her face, boasting, "See! I told you so, didn't I? Lu Ze's cooking skills are top-notch!"

Liu Lin and Wang Fei looked at the delicious food on the table, their mouths watering. They both said that the dishes were not only visually appealing but also incredibly fragrant, making them eager to taste them.

Several people quickly sat around the table, picked up their chopsticks, and began to feast. First, they tasted the stir-fried pork with chili peppers. The melt-in-your-mouth pork slices, paired with the fragrant and spicy flavor, were irresistible to everyone. This dish was so delicious with rice that it was hard not to eat more.

Seeing everyone enjoying the meal so much, Bai Mengmeng felt very satisfied. She knew that Lu Ze's cooking skills had been recognized, and she felt secretly pleased.

However, at that moment, Ji Feng cautiously asked, "Could we come over for meals more often in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze immediately glared at him fiercely, as if warning him not to push his luck. Liu Lin, however, couldn't help but laugh and teased, "Haha, we're already very fortunate to have this meal. What more could you want?"

Ji Feng muttered somewhat aggrievedly, "But... I helped out today too!"

Lu Ze shook his head helplessly after hearing this, thinking to himself that this guy was really shameless! "Alright then, you can cook next time you have a day off."

Ji Feng was stunned upon hearing this. He hadn't expected his words to have such consequences. He quickly explained, "Oh, I was just joking! I've been very busy with work lately and haven't had time to cook. How about I treat everyone to a meal out?"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Bai Mengmeng, however, was not having it. How could she let Ji Feng escape responsibility so easily? So, she deliberately provoked him, saying, "Ji Feng, do you think your cooking skills are inferior to Lu Ze's?"

Ji Feng, of course, dared not admit it and could only give an awkward smile.

Everyone was full, and Liu Lin thought that since they had decided to rest for the day, they might as well find something to do in the afternoon. The others weren't familiar with the area and didn't know where to go for fun. Suddenly, Wang Fei had a brilliant idea and suggested, "How about we go play an escape room game? It can help with digestion and give us some exercise." Ji Feng didn't understand what kind of game it was, let alone why it could train anything. Wang Fei gave a mysterious smile and explained, "This game can test your courage! Do you dare to try it?" Ji Feng, naturally unwilling to lose face in front of everyone, immediately replied, "If Lu Ze dares to go, I dare to go!" Lu Ze, who had been watching the commotion, also readily agreed. Left with no other choice, Ji Feng reluctantly agreed.

So, the group arrived at the escape room game lobby. An eerie atmosphere permeated the entire lobby, creating a sense of tension and excitement. After the staff were ready, they reminded everyone to put on blindfolds and guided them to their designated game areas. Ji Feng, filled with fear, followed closely behind Liu Lin, trying to find some sense of security. Lu Ze, on the other hand, appeared completely calm, walking ahead without any fear. Following them were Bai Mengmeng, Liu Lin, Ji Feng, and Wang Fei.