Night fell, and the bright moon rose high.
The previous meal had been spilled, and Shouzi prepared some steamed buns and porridge to bring to the iron gate. Tapping the gate with an iron spoon, he shouted inside, "Hurry up and eat. Once you're done, you'll be released."
Mo Yan and two other girls took the porridge and steamed buns through the crack in the door little by little, making chewing noises as if they were eating. After Shouzi walked away, they dumped everything in a corner. After a while, they gradually put the bowls back one by one.
"In a little while, we should pretend to be knocked out. When someone comes in, no matter who it is, we'll knock them out first."
In the darkness, Mo Yan solemnly advised the others and repeated what they had to do next. She made sure there were no omissions before finally relaxing.