Chapter One, Six Distinct Points

Qin Ye did not dare to continue speaking

Any school, any class, there are countless individuals like him, feeling indifferent towards the class and daring to be angry yet unable to voice it against the little rascals in their midst. Campus violence remains an unspeakable dark secret within the education sector.

Before the words had left his mouth, suddenly, the school broadcast system rang out without any warning

Leaning against the books propped up on the desk, he intently scrolled through the news on his phone, his long fingers gliding across the screen without lifting his head

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Chenghao's grip suddenly tightened, and his voice became low: "Hmm?"

"What are you going to do?" He pondered before speaking: "The school has regulations; you must leave the premises by 6:00 PM. This has been repeatedly announced every half hour since three days ago. Failure to leave will result in expulsion. I have no time."

Zhang Yilong spat out a mouthful of smoke onto Qin Ye, snorted, and turned his head away. The phone drew a parabolic arc, and Qin Ye casually reached out and caught it in his hand

As time passed by second by second, Qin Ye had no hope that these two would lend a hand, and he was busy sweating profusely. As graduation approached, not only was the blackboard filled with dense notes, but there were also numerous calculation papers scattered on the floor, along with a considerable amount of torn exam papers... not to mention the broken pencils, erasers, and so on... it was simply endless

The sound echoed in the empty classroom, Qin Ye gritted his teeth, forcefully broke free from the other person's arm, and suppressed his anger as he spoke: "I... will clean. But you all need to help; otherwise, I won't finish before six o'clock."

"Is something wrong?" Qin Ye asked, suppressing the tension in his heart as he put his phone into his pocket.

Zhang Yilong and Wang Chenghao looked at Qin Ye as if they had seen a ghost, and after a few seconds, they suddenly burst into hearty laughter together

The time of death for deceased C was the same as that of A and B. Two hours before her death, C's father received a call from his daughter, who also mentioned that someone was at home. She was doing her homework in front of the window and felt as if someone was watching her from outside. She remained still, silently observing her. However, her home was on the sixth floor. Two hours later, C was found dead at her desk, her face displaying extreme terror.

At this moment, among the more than one billion people across the country, except for areas without electricity, in taxis, on the subway, on home televisions, and on radio channels, there is no news at all, even the popular celebrities have all stepped aside. For a full five minutes, the same report is being played on repeat.

Qin Ye stood up, his voice resonating through the vast campus. Wang Chenghao and Zhang Yilong remained indifferent

Hahaha! The Hungry Ghost Festival, hahaha! I almost forgot that name! No wonder you come from a family that runs a funeral wreath shop! Hahaha, Brother Wang, that's not called a funeral wreath shop, that's called a funeral service! You don't know anything... I can't take it anymore, I'm dying of laughter! Hahaha!

On July 8, at Gaotong High School in Jiangxi Province, Class 3 of the second year suddenly experienced a power outage for three minutes. There was no tripping in any part of the community, and local power grid inspections revealed no issues. Within the three minutes during the end of the evening self-study session, a total of nine students passed away with smiles on their faces

All duty personnel are requested to organize into groups of five. The school will ensure that there is no power outage throughout the night until 5:00 AM tomorrow. This notice takes effect immediately, and all guarding personnel are to evacuate beyond the school premises. There is no need for inspections during the night

"I heard your family sells wreaths?" Zhang Yilong glanced sideways at Qin Ye. Qin Ye gently pressed his lips together: "Return my phone."

Regardless of whether others believe it or not, his family engages in this, and when it comes to such matters, it is better to believe that there is something rather than nothing. However, what about now

The two laughed like toads, gasping heavily at the table. Qin Ye looked at the two with a blank expression and said, "Today is the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month"

Qin Ye shook his head, and Su Rong spoke: "In the middle of July, ghosts run amok, the Ghost Gate opens, and a hundred ghosts roam at night. This is also one of the three major ghost festivals, the Ullambana Festival"

Silently, he picked up the blackboard eraser and began to wipe the blackboard. Wang Chenghao and Zhang Yilong sat at the table, laughing, showing no intention of reaching out. Instead, they lit another cigarette and lowered their voices, laughing as they discussed his earlier words and actions. Faintly, phrases like "fool" and "looks just like a ghost..." could be heard drifting over.

The desks in the classroom are somewhat old. The old yellow paint is slightly peeling, revealing the deep brown wood underneath

However, the backpack was caught by something

Hahaha! Hahaha! I am dying of laughter!

Attention all citizens... Please refrain from going out after 6:30 PM and ensure adequate indoor arrangements...

Students who are still on campus, please leave the school by 6:10 PM under any circumstances. Please do not walk among the numerous glass areas or in rooms that have not been opened for a long time. Avoid approaching the old teaching building. These areas are under construction, please pay attention to safety

On June 2, at the Second High School of Nanjing City, Yunnan Province, three female students played the Ouija board game in the classroom at 10 PM after evening self-study. After returning home that night, students A and B both died. Before their deaths, the family of the deceased B received a phone call from their daughter, claiming: "There is someone in the house... I don't know who it is, the door is not open, and the windows are also closed. I checked all the doors and windows, and there is no one here, yet I can clearly hear the sound of breathing behind me."

"... ..." I have not finished watching yet when my phone was snatched away. Qin Ye slightly raised his head, and all the scenery around him came into view.

"Dixian... nine female students tragically died... tsk tsk tsk, who believes this? Anyone who does is a fool. How can such news even make it to today's headlines? Are these editors so idle that they have nothing better to do?"

Dear students, it is now 6:00 PM. The school administration would like to remind everyone once again that you must leave the campus within twenty minutes, as this is the final deadline. Any violation of this rule will result in expulsion. The school will not be held responsible for any consequences.

Rows of text are imprinted in a pair of clear eyes, and the owner of these eyes possesses a pleasing countenance. The facial features are soft and harmonious, radiating youthful vitality, with two thick eyebrows resembling swords, yet not appearing overly sharp. The hair is styled in a typical straight hairstyle common among students, with bangs that are somewhat long. The height is approximately 1.75 meters

"What does 'a few' mean?" Wang Chenghao said, wiping away the tears of laughter.

What era is it, that there are still idiots who believe this? I can't take it anymore... I'm really at my limit! This is killing me with laughter! The school's regulations actually being featured in mindless news like today's headlines, it's hilarious! What a ridiculous idea!

Qin Ye felt a sudden jolt in her heart

Sudden silence

He sighed... not knowing how much time had passed. When he straightened his back, Zhang Yilong's impatient voice came through: "Are you done? How much longer? Is it really that troublesome to sweep the floor? Can we even get this done?"

Wang Chenghao tilted his head and took a puff of smoke, exhaling it onto Qin Ye's face, causing Qin Ye to cough several times. Wang Chenghao said in a gloomy voice: "What do you mean? Is it that I can no longer ask you for help?"

"What the hell..." "Give it back to him." Zhang Yilong had not finished speaking when Wang Chenghao boldly sat at the table, one foot resting on the chair, raising an eyebrow as he looked at Qin Ye: "This kid has a bit of a temper. Do you think he is like that chubby guy in the class? He won't even let out a muffled fart if you beat him to death?"

He did not know why... after this broadcast sounded, he felt... the surroundings had become colder

The cheap plastic lighter ignited a low-cost red river, and the acrid smell of smoke caused Qin Ye to slightly furrow his brows, which soon relaxed again. Zhang Yilong pretended to be mature as he took a puff, believing himself to be quite stylish as he exhaled a bluish-green cloud of smoke, sneering at the phone in his hand and saying, "Isn't it just foolish?"

Just sitting on the table, not moving an inch

Qin Ye took a deep breath, bit his lip, and said: "Don't you find it strange?"

Zhang Yilong and Wang Chenghao are two notorious delinquents in the class. They engage in fighting, smoking, and teasing girls, leaving no mischief untried. I have always kept my distance from them, avoiding them as much as possible. However, I did not expect that I became so engrossed in my phone just now that I ended up not leaving with my classmates.

"It's nothing... nothing at all." Wang Chenghao stared at Qin Ye for a few seconds, then smiled and jumped down, wrapping his arm around Qin Ye's neck: "Pretty boy, there are no major issues. But today... I am cleaning with Zhang Yilong. Just so happens that a few of us have something to attend to later. What do you think... shall we take care of it while we're at it?"

Qin Ye's gaze shifted slightly as he looked around the classroom. Indeed, it was in disarray, and the blackboard had not been wiped clean

What they do not know is that all 23 provinces, 661 cities, 1,636 counties, and 41,636 townships in the entire country broadcast the same announcement

Out of nowhere, Qin Ye shivered all over.

The hair on the left is cut very short, and the school uniform is wide open, revealing a cheap silver-plated chain inside that has already faded somewhat. The clothing on the right is of high quality, yet despite having a handsome appearance, the person deliberately adopts a fierce expression, with a forced sneer at the corners of their mouth, making the two individuals look like two crooked seedlings.

Since last week, there has been a sudden increase in supernatural events reported in the news. Such occurrences were previously completely prohibited by the state! Moreover, the Ministry of Education issued a directive this week stating that classes must end by 4:30 PM. Previously, school ended at 5:30 PM! There are strict orders that everyone must return home by 6 PM, and if one does not return home, they must be in a group with several others!

Before he could finish speaking, the hand on his neck suddenly tightened, causing Qin Ye's face to turn pale as he forcibly suppressed the words that followed. Zhang Yilong had already come over, carrying a broom, and threw it into his arms, raising his voice by eight degrees: "Sweep!"

Do not be so shameless! Asking you to scan is a sign of respect! Stop your incessant chatter! Scan!

It was a very strange aura, not the coldness of the air, but a chilling cold. It felt as if a maggot were burrowing into the bone, with someone breathing the long-dead chill against one's neck, causing the hairs to stand on end

"Are you stupid?" Wang Chenghao spat out the cigarette butt and crushed it forcefully, "You said six o'clock, so it has to be six o'clock? What if we don't leave at six? Just because I tell you to leave, you have to go? Are you an idiot?"

Qingxi Middle School in Qingxi County, Xichuan Province, is the only high school in the entire county. In the bright and clean classroom, there is a blackboard filled with various writings opposite. The slogan "There are 365 days left until the college entrance examination" is glaringly posted on the blackboard. Above it, the large characters "Study hard and make progress every day" are exceptionally eye-catching

How many people still believe in this

There is also the school broadcast, which plays every day. Do you think the school is joking?

six o'clock

Go! Without saying a word, he grabbed his backpack and rushed out the door

The current time is 5 PM, and the last class has just ended. There are only a few people left in Class 3-2. Only he, and two tall classmates sitting casually at the desk to his right.

Qin Ye let out a bitter smile and sighed

June 12