Chapter 1, Class Reunion

If you have the ability, then die outside and never come back

The newspapers scattered on the ground prominently reported that the serial killer who had been stealing hearts was still at large, and not long ago, the group of girls who had bombed the school publicly provoked the police headquarters with similar messages

He could hear the thunderous beating of his own heart, each interval feeling as if it lasted several minutes

A bright girl who was talking on the phone outside walked in, possessing a slender figure and clean, delicate features, immediately capturing the attention of everyone present

He walked close to the outer wall corner, but suddenly, strange and discordant sounds descended from above. Behind a certain window on the second floor, the sound of an old record player was filled with a sense of sorrow and longing

The room is not tidied up at all, it is as messy as a pigsty. How could I have a son like you, completely resembling your good-for-nothing father...

The black text on a white background forms a perfect unity with the character of this city

They all want to harm me

Haven't you noticed?

Bang bang bang

The sensation of dizziness struck again, and everything around seemed to become unreal

As she spoke, she forcefully chopped an unknown type of meat on the cutting board, her eyes fixed intently on Xiao Xiao, the knife in her hand coming down with such force that it seemed she could not wait to bring it down upon him in the next moment

Is Xiao Xiao here?

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The searchlight on the rooftop gazes into the night sky, as if it intends to illuminate the entire darkness, yet it fails to light up the city's shadowy corners and the streets filled with sewage

Xiao Xiao hesitated for a moment, wanting to explain that he had just said he needed to go to the restroom

The heart suddenly began to beat uncontrollably, and with each beat, it slowed down. Xiao Xiao felt his nerves tightening uncontrollably once again, as layers of cold sweat seeped out from his forehead and mingled with the books.

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What are you discussing

In addition, there is a sense of mystery that cannot be accurately described

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In that moment, Xiao Xiao felt as if he had suddenly become the target of everyone's animosity

Four years ago, I began to suffer from illness, with a splitting headache, and the entire world would become distorted and unreal

When Xiao Xiao casually took a hoodie and went out, her mother's scolding voice suddenly rose sharply, as if no matter what Xiao Xiao did, she could always hit the point that made her mother angry

How old are you, yet you only know how to stay in your bedroom playing games every day

Bang Bang Bang

So, is it actually that I am sick myself

In the private room, the faces of classmates were filled with smiles, beginning to overlap with the vibrant images from Xiao Xiao's memories, pulling him back into the sunny recollections of four years ago

Hatred

Looking up at this city, I feel an unusual strangeness; I do not know when it began, but this city has transformed into a different kind of temperament

In such moments when the surrounding environment becomes extremely unreal and distorted, he is even unable to concentrate, his thoughts resembling shattered lenses, reflecting a bizarre interplay of light.

Buzzing ... ...

In fact, Xiao Xiao has not been in contact with his former classmates for a long time. During these four years, he has rarely gone out, but upon seeing this message, he still decided to go out

It is said that she originally came from a prominent family in a large city in the north, and she transferred here due to some special circumstances. However, she only attended for one semester before leaving.

Xiao Xiao did not know when it was, but he felt a kind of attraction to Yang Jia

The sound was just loud enough for Xiao Xiao, who was hiding in her bedroom, to hear, but not so loud as to be heard by the neighbors. Occasionally, it was interspersed with the sounds of her angrily throwing the broom or cloth onto the floor and onto the table

The classmates at the table immediately changed their expressions, all saying: "It's fine, Yang Jia, why don't you just stay this time?"

Today, our gathering is quite enjoyable, as we have invited the reclusive genius Xiao Xiao, who has not stepped out for several years, and we have also reunited with the goddess Yang Jia, who has not been in contact with any classmates for four to five years

You leave, you leave

A sense of estrangement has already begun to emerge, yet Xiao Xiao still feels quite happy, after all, this seems to be the normal feeling, and it is a group of normal people

He has forgotten when this life began, only feeling a splitting headache, as if his brain is being cruelly shattered.

Have I not gone out for too long

Xiao Qi was taken aback and quickly turned his head, only to see that Yang Jia had unexpectedly appeared behind him at some point.

The butcher and the cut pieces suddenly turned their heads at the same time and looked at him through the window

At this moment, someone spoke up with a smile, interrupting the discussion among the crowd

A splash of cold water was thrown onto his face, and Xiao Xiao painfully closed his eyes

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How long have you been awake

Looking up at the bustling street filled with cars, a wave of dazzling confusion surged into his mind

Even in Xiao Xiao's memory, her shadow can be clearly found, the most beautiful girl in high school, excelling academically, skilled in sports, and outstanding in every aspect.

It is indeed a significant matter to be able to summon Xiao Xiao, who is prepared to stay at home indefinitely...

The iron chain around the neck was pulled taut, emitting a sound of unbearable metallic fatigue, while the dark red eyes fixed intently on oneself, drooling dripped down between the jagged, menacing teeth.

Another classmate at hetushu.com, holding a dinner knife in his right hand, was stabbing the meat on the plate vertically, one stab after another, but while doing so, his eyes were fixed intently on Xiao Xiao

Destined to accomplish nothing, just languishing in the room

Xiao Xiao covered his ears in pain, his body trembling slightly

Just as Xiao Xiao was in pain and confusion, questioning himself, a calm voice rang out

Only by looking at her did he feel as if he had distanced himself from the dizzying sense of unreality, and the tension within him gradually faded away

Do not forget the class reunion, Minghe Hotel, second floor private room

In the slightly minty smoke, Yang Jia's gaze seemed somewhat mysterious as he softly said, "This city is fake..."

He stood up in a panic: "I am going to the restroom!"

Mother was cleaning the completely invisible dust in the room while grumbling incessantly

All around us, there are evil spirits

I have been exercising alone in my bedroom for four years. I feel somewhat better, but in reality, I have not improved; instead, my symptoms have worsened.

Wuwuwu ... ...

He could even sense that these individuals seemed ready to erupt at any moment, thrusting the knives in their hands violently towards themselves

But Yang Jia suddenly interrupted him, saying: "I am asking you, how long have you been awake, and how could you attract so much hatred?"

Xiao Xiao felt an overwhelming sense of terror, stumbling backward and quickening his pace to run, only stopping to gasp for breath under the streetlight after he had crossed through the alleyways

The phone suddenly vibrated slightly, and this sound alleviated Xiao Xiao's symptoms somewhat, providing a faint sense of returning to reality

Xiao Xiao was even more perplexed, gazing at Yang Jia with a somewhat bewildered expression

When this idea suddenly burst forth from his mind, Xiao Xiao was taken aback himself

However, it is different from the illustrated books, as that severe headache problem made my life feel as if it had been confined in a cage for four years

The three vicious dogs in the neighbor's yard growled threateningly upon hearing my approach

will stay here for a period of time

He lifted his head and saw Jiang Cheng looking at him with a sinister gaze, holding a cigarette in his hand. The corners of his mouth twisted into an unnatural grin, yet his eyes emitted a chilling light.

But just at that moment, a cold voice suddenly awakened Xiao Xiao

The message was sent by a high school classmate named Jiang Cheng

In four years, they have all attended university and embarked on a different kind of life

The things before my eyes seem to lose their reality, twisting and writhing like earthworms

Perhaps the previous discomfort and sense of panic were merely the effects of my headache, and it was simply my excessive tension that led to my paranoia

He left the hotel suite as if fleeing, yet he could still feel countless chilling gazes fixed intently on him from behind

Night has fallen, and there are no streetlights in the narrow alleys. Xiao Xiao has escaped the sound of his mother chopping meat, yet he always feels as if something is watching him, as if some enormous creature has been staring at him intently.

What is wrong with me

The dazzling neon lights surged above the city like molten lava, while the blaring traffic flowed like groups of steel monsters roaring as they swiftly darted before my eyes

It is not because she is beautiful, but rather because she exudes a certain feeling that is difficult for Xiao Shao to articulate, a feeling that truly exists.

He tried to accept and control himself, but it was evident that his family could no longer accept it.

She leaned against the wall, a slender cigarette held between her fingers, her gaze indifferent, staring at herself in the book.

Why not stay at home properly? Where else do you want to run off to?

Xiao Xiao was frightened by that gaze, feeling a chill throughout his body, and he fled out the door as if in escape

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Yang Jia replied with a smile: "But the exact duration is still not determined"

She is the center of attention at this class reunion and is universally recognized as the most beautiful girl among everyone

This allowed his wildly beating heart to find a moment of calm

Four years ago, he began to frequently experience this excruciating headache, accompanied by intense dizziness, making him feel as though everything around him was distorting and elongating

Xiao Xiao took a deep breath of the cold, damp, and salty air, forcing himself to calm down

He did not understand why this was happening; his mother at home, the pedestrians on the street, and even his familiar classmates would inadvertently display expressions that seemed to wish they could kill him.

Even though the headache, reminiscent of a panic attack, had just begun, he still wanted to go out, perhaps because he had been cooped up for too long and desired a temporary escape

"Heh, Xiao Xiao, what are you looking at?"

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Swish!

She always seems to possess that kind of temperament, treating others with gentleness, yet maintaining a sense of distance. Clearly indifferent, she nonetheless becomes the focal point of everyone's attention.

Someone on the opposite side forcefully tugged at the chair, producing a harsh scraping sound, and then leaned back against the chair, displaying a smirk that was neither a smile nor a frown towards Xiao Xiao

He did not know how this feeling, which followed him like a shadow, came about, but thinking of the persistence over the past four years, he tightened his clothing and slowly walked towards the gathering place

She seems to be somewhat different from others

The intangible sense of tension made him walk faster and faster, yet he was suddenly drawn in by the piercing sound of a chainsaw. Through the blurry and dirty window, he saw a tall butcher holding a chainsaw, cutting through something.