The young man first untied Gu Xiaoqing's ropes. Fortunately, the knots weren't of the complicated kind with many loops. Probably the traffickers didn't feel they posed much of a threat since they were just some kids.
Gu Xiaoqing's hands were freed, and she moved her arms, which were almost numb from soreness. Then she sat up, untied the ropes on her feet, and spat out the rag from her mouth.
Finally, Gu Xiaoqing was able to adapt to the darkness and saw the boy in front of her. Haha, truthfully, he was just a shadow.
Fumbling around, she untied the ropes on the boy's hands. The boy quickly got up and also untied the ropes on his feet.
Gu Xiaoqing softly called out Gu Xiaojie's name, believing that he should be there.
"Gu Xiaojie, Gu Xiaojie!"
What came back to her were only the terrified muffled sobs of the children.
Gu Xiaoqing felt a bit discouraged.
It was completely pitch black.
Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared in front of her; it was the boy striking a match.
