It was unclear whether the kidnappers overestimated their abilities or underestimated Huo Sining's, as they brashly left the three in the mountains without dedicated surveillance.
The ropes that bound Liao Song and Zhong Zifan were finally cut, and after being untied, the three had time to survey their surroundings.
They were in a cave within the mountain, deep and dark. Using the small light on Liao Song's wristwatch, they walked through the tunnels for over an hour but could not find an exit.
Although Liao Song and Zhong Zifan had been to Yuyan Mountain several times, it was usually with Uncle Qi leading, and they followed well-known paths.
The current cave was unfamiliar to both of them, and they didn't even know where they were; they wandered aimlessly inside like headless flies.
Additionally, since their mobile phones had been taken by the kidnappers, they could not call for help or use GPS to locate themselves, leaving them completely disoriented.
