5 Pep Talk (2/2)

Li Xiuying had hunger pains due to her empty stomach. She hadn't eaten anything since 8:30 this morning and judging by the sun it was already way past noon.

But no matter how much pain she was in she knew she couldn't stop. If she stopped she wouldn't be able to continue.

Li Xiuying felt like she was hitting a wall both physically and mentally.

As Li Xiuying struggled to keep moving; she noticed a worm in the soil crawling next to her. It was crawling effortlessly. May be it was due to sheer exhaustion and hunger but her self-motivating pep talk took a turn for the weird.

If a worm can crawl then so can I! Am I not better than a tiny worm?! I'm the king of worms! I'm the sovereign of worms! I'm the emperor of worms! I'm an evolved worm with arms and legs... I'm a F*@$ing centipede!!!!

Li Xiuying kept chanting she was a centipede in her mind.

She finally saw a gap in the fence.

Li Xiuying pushed herself forward even harder now that the goal was in sight. She put her right arm through the gap and then turned to the side as she forced her body through. She someone managed to muster the energy to stand up and shake herself off. All manner of creepy crawlies and vegetation fell to the ground.

Li Xiuying then sat down with her back leaning against the fence. There was sweat mixed with soil and blood on her face and body. But Li Xiuying didn't care about that right now.

Li Xiuying closed her eyes and took in a deep breath.

Li Xiuying spoke softly:”So this is what true freedom tastes like.”