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Chapter 226 The Path to Redemption Lies Within

His gaze slowly swept over each name, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

These names made him realize that even in adversity, humans still have a strong desire for self-awareness and a pursuit of a sense of existence. In this enclosed space, carving their names may be the only way for them to find some comfort and recognition.

Andy silently looked at the names, and a thought quickly rose in his mind.

Andy took a deep breath and gripped the stone hammer tightly in his hand.

As the stone hammer gently scraped against the wall, it produced a slight grinding sound.

Andy was concentrating on carving the first letter on the wall when suddenly a stone loosened and fell from the wall.

Andy's eyes sharpened instantly, and he quickly reached out to try to catch the falling stone.

Just as the stone was about to hit the ground, Andy managed to catch it firmly without making a sound.

"Is the quality of this prison cell really that bad? Is it a shoddy construction project?"

"..."

To find out what was going on, Andy dug into the wall again with a rock hammer, and another rock was dug out from inside the wall.

Andy looked at the stone in his hand, then at the prison wall.

"Maybe... there's another way..." Andy muttered to himself.

A glimmer of hope gradually appeared in Andy's eyes; perhaps he wouldn't have to spend his whole life in Shawshank Prison.

Andy gripped the stone hammer tightly, as if he had grasped everything at that moment!

How easy is it to dig a tunnel out of prison?

Andy knew very well that this was definitely not something that could be accomplished in a short time. If they were to dig with just a small stone hammer, it would probably take decades!

However, he was not deterred by this, after all, he was still young and strong. He was not afraid; he was young and had plenty of time and energy to achieve this seemingly unattainable goal.

It's all worth it as long as I can get out of prison.

Andy took out the Bible he had been given when he went to prison from under his pillow.

The Bible, which appeared to be intact on the outside, had actually been hollowed out by Andy.

Just as Red had said, the prison authorities would come to check the cells from time to time. If he didn't find a place to hide the rock hammer in his hand, it would definitely be confiscated if the guards found it. Andy had already made preparations to deal with this problem.

Upon opening the Bible, a hammer-shaped hole was clearly visible inside. After hiding the hammer inside, Andy closed the Bible and put it back under his pillow.

Now is not the time to dig. If we dig a big hole in the wall now and the guards find out, we'll be completely finished.

Once they start digging, the hole in the wall needs to be covered. Red should be able to help Andy solve this problem; he can get Andy the necessary items.

Although Andy sometimes thought of asking Lee Ching for help, it was really too absurd for a prisoner to ask a guard for help after escaping from prison.

Andy wasn't sure if Li Qing was willing to help him.

......

Spring of 1948.

It was an ordinary and peaceful day, but for the inmates at Shawshank Prison, it was a rare moment of relaxation. Today was a regular day for Shawshank Prison to screen a movie in the prison auditorium.

For these prisoners who have been confined in cages for a long time, such a leisure opportunity is extremely rare.

They lead monotonous and dull lives, facing only cold walls and strict discipline every day. Therefore, almost no one is willing to miss this opportunity to watch the film, even though they have seen it countless times.

As the lights dimmed and the screen lit up, the entire auditorium fell silent. The prisoners sat quietly in their seats, their eyes fixed on the screen, as if they could find a sliver of solace in the familiar images. They were immersed in the world of the film, temporarily forgetting the reality of being in prison.

The plot of the movie may be familiar to many, but each viewing brings different feelings. Some people laugh or sigh as the story unfolds, while others silently reflect on their own lives.

In this brief moment, they can put down their burdens and enjoy a moment of peace and joy.

At the back of the auditorium, Li Qing sat in a chair, watching this 20th-century black-and-white film. It was indeed a novel experience for Li Qing, who was watching a black-and-white film for the first time.

Playing with the jade snake in his hand, Li Qing could feel that his cultivation was about to break through after several months of training.

......

Suddenly, the back door of the auditorium was opened, and Andy slowly walked in. He was taken aback when he saw Li Qing sitting near the door, and then said, "Good afternoon, Mr. Li Qing."

Good afternoon, Andy.

Li Qing nodded slightly in response.

"......"

Under the strange looks from the prisoners in the back row, Andy chatted briefly with Li Qing before walking to the front row. He had come to the auditorium screening room specifically to find Red.

Andy's gaze swept across the entire screening room, and he spotted Red in the first row.

Andy sat down next to Reed and asked in a low voice, "I need you to get me a Rita Hayworth poster."

Reed looked at him in surprise. "What do you need the poster for?"

At the same time, Reed had his own guesses, and he looked at Andy with a hint of amusement.

There were quite a few prisoners in Shawshank Prison who came to him to buy posters, and the vast majority of them, like Andy, wanted posters of sexy and beautiful female stars.

For example, Betty Granbo, Rita Hayworth...

Even in Reed's own cell, there was a poster of Rita Hayworth on the wall.

Young people just can't stand the loneliness of prison life!

......

When Reed asked the question, Andy just smiled and said, "Is it not allowed? It's not a dangerous item, it won't make things difficult for you."

Reed looked at Andy in front of him, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said casually, "Just asking, do you want the big one or the small one?"

Upon hearing Red's question, Andy answered without hesitation, "The bigger one."

Just kidding, how can you cover up the hole he's digging without a huge poster?

Reed nodded confidently and said, "No problem, I can get you a poster of Rita Hayworth in a week."

Andy smiled gratefully and said sincerely to Red, "Thank you so much, Red."

Once he had the posters, his plan could proceed.

Reid waved his hand and replied with a smile, "There's no need to thank me, it's just a normal transaction."

Having achieved his goal of finding Red, Andy wasn't in a hurry to leave the screening room; he didn't want to miss this rare opportunity to rest.