In the darkness, something seemed to be moving.
Tong Xiaosong strained to widen his eyes, his breath quickening with fear.
Finally, he saw what was in the darkness—it was a person!?
To be precise, it was a human figure, getting closer and climbing onto his bed.
He gasped heavily, but his body couldn’t move an inch.
As the figure approached, he finally remembered why the smell of the copper basin was so familiar.
The person who had harassed him in the old school building last night seemed to have the same scent, though faint.
The figure drew closer and closer!
He could even feel the weight of the figure.
Even when the figure was almost pressed against his face, he still couldn’t see anything, as if this figure existed only in the darkness.
Familiar hands began to grope over his body, and a chilly tongue lingered on his neck.
“Ugh…” Tong Xiaosong trembled, his lips unable to produce sound. Despite exerting all his strength, he could only emit a faint whimper.
This figure, this sensation—it was the same person from last night!
Or… not a person.
Tong Xiaosong began to sob. Would he die tonight?
Just as he was guessing randomly, his lips felt a cool touch.
The next second, he passed out.
***
The morning sun cast its rays on the window, and Tong Xiaosong, feeling weary, turned over, huddling under the blanket for a few minutes before finally getting up.
As memories flooded back, he froze.
Last night… was that a dream?
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He glanced at the light, and it was off.
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Tong Xiaosong suddenly thought of the Ouija board. Zhu Fan had mentioned that the Ouija board would target the first person to let go.
Then why hadn’t he died?
Why did Zhu Fan and the others die?
With a certain suspicion and speculation, he couldn’t help but lower his head to look under the bed.
The old, worn copper basin sat quietly under the bed.
Tong Xiaosong took a deep breath and sat up in a daze.
What on earth… is happening?
After a moment of contemplation, he inadvertently glanced at the clock on the wall and realized he was running late!
He quickly got out of bed to change clothes, grabbed his basin and towel, and rushed to the water room.
Although the water room had been disinfected, not many students used it. Most preferred to go to the water rooms on other floors, considering the vivid memory of the horrifying scene from yesterday.
However, Tong Xiaosong had fewer reservations. After all, he was running late for class, and having a spot without competition was preferable.
But as he brushed his teeth with his head lowered, the image of the blood-red scene from yesterday flashed through his mind, and he couldn’t help but avoid looking at himself in the mirror.
***
Hastily running up the stairs with his backpack, Tong Xiaosong’s wrist was suddenly grabbed. He turned around to see the pale and distressed face of Gu Xuan.
Gu Xuan was dressed in a white casual outfit, looking fresh and vibrant, but dark circles hung under his eyes as if he hadn’t slept all night.
As if touching something dirty, Tong Xiaosong immediately shook off the hand and retreated until he was backed against the wall.
Due to the urgency of his run and the fright caused by Gu Xuan, Tong Xiaosong anxiously asked, “What do you want!?”
“You… have become bolder?” Gu Xuan stared menacingly at Tong Xiaosong. He noticed the large, staring eyes behind the hair, and besides fear, there was surprisingly anger. It was different from before when it was either fear or avoidance.
The bell for class rang, and Tong Xiaosong felt a bit anxious. He asked in a low voice, “Can we talk after class?”
“No!” Gu Xuan immediately remembered the purpose of his visit. He strode forward, blocking Tong Xiaosong against the wall. He held onto Tong Xiaosong’s shoulders, trapping him. Staring down at the trapped person, he asked in a hoarse voice, “What did you and Zhu Fan see in the old school building? Did you see ghosts? What do they look like? Is it one or a group? What do they want to do? What did you guys do? Why did they kill people? Why are you unharmed?”
Last night, no matter how he thought about it, he felt that the problem should have originated from the source. That is, the old school building!
There must be someone who changed something in the old school building, leading to a chain reaction. And the only ones who recently visited the old school building were Tong Xiaosong and the three people who were already dead.
Avoiding Gu Xuan, Tong Xiaosong sensed a disgusting perfume smell on him. Today’s Gu Xuan was completely different from last night.
Irritable, chaotic, and sinister, he seemed like a detestable and ferocious thug, only fueling an endless sense of disgust and nausea in Tong Xiaosong.
Why was he coming to find him again? Hasn’t the incident from last night ended?
What did Gu Xuan want to force him into now?
Gu Xuan, somewhat out of control, shouted, “Answer me! Answer me quickly!”
“I don’t know,” Tong Xiaosong choked on his words, unable to control his tears. “Why is everyone coming to ask me…”
Gu Xuan’s voice attracted the attention of the teacher who was in the middle of a class.
“What are you doing? Why aren’t you in class? Tong Xiaosong!”
Looking at the teacher, Gu Xuan’s eyes were slightly red.
The teacher recognized Gu Xuan, furrowing his brow, “Gu Xuan, it’s time for class. Why are you still here? If you have something to discuss with Tong Xiaosong, do it after class. Don’t waste class time.”
Gu Xuan hoarsely said, “Teacher, I’ll give you ten thousand yuan, just don’t bother with my affairs.”
“What did you say!?” The teacher’s voice became stern. He stepped forward, pulling Tong Xiaosong aside, and scolded Gu Xuan, “Teacher always thought you were a good kid. What did you just say? Do you know what it means to respect your teacher? I’ll report this to your class teacher. Get out! Go to class!”
Gu Xuan looked unwillingly at Tong Xiaosong, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and finally calmed down. “Sorry, teacher, something happened at home, and I acted impulsively.”
“At home?” The teacher asked in confusion, “Wait, how come I remember… you came from the orphanage.”
Gu Xuan remained silent, bowed to the teacher, and said, “I’m sorry…” He then turned and left.
Tong Xiaosong wiped away his tears, feeling both wronged and sad. Even though everything had nothing to do with him, he was being forced. Why were they all coming after him?
The teacher, looking at Tong Xiaosong, who couldn’t stop crying, sighed and patted his shoulder. “Why is a young man like you crying? Go to class.”
Tong Xiaosong, with his head down, entered the classroom. Without looking, he knew there were mocking or disdainful gazes directed at him.
He sat at his desk, wiped away his tears, sniffed forcefully, and then opened his backpack, taking out the necessary books.
Faintly, he heard someone sneering.
“At this age, still crying, such a coward…”
Tong Xiaosong’s vision blurred again. He wiped his eyes with his sleeve, tried to open his eyes wide, and took out a pen from his pencil case.
***
After class, Tong Xiaosong overheard classmates discussing yesterday’s events.
“Did you hear? The police checked all the surveillance footage and found out that those three people actually committed suicide.”
“I heard! It seems they not only checked the surveillance but also had forensic verification and scene reconstruction, all pointing to suicide.”
“I don’t think so. There were no signs.”
“I think…” that classmate lowered their voice, glanced at Tong Xiaosong, and said, “Could it be him?”
“Haha, are you kidding me? That little bean sprout, what can he do?”
“Well, you’re right.”
“Tong Xiaosong.”
Tong Xiaosong suddenly looked up. Gu Xuan’s face looked even more haggard, and he stared at him ominously, lowering his voice, “Meet me at the old school building entrance at midnight. If you dare not to come, the next one to die will be you. No need to commit suicide, I will kill you.”
After saying this, Gu Xuan turned and left.
This time, Tong Xiaosong’s face turned pale. He clenched his fist in frustration and resentment.
Again, it was midnight, and again, it was the old school building.
Where did they want to push him? What did they want him to do?
It felt like something was rushing towards an uncontrollable direction.
And he remained defenseless, unable to resist.
Omg gu xuan is really something T_T
Thanks for the chapter! <3
ˁ•ᴗ•ˀつ～ 💞
The teacher and students asking him why he’s crying and calling him a coward as if it’s tooootally normal to see your dorm mate’s bloody corpses. Yup, not traumatizing AT ALL.
As long as it didn’t happen to them, trauma doesn’t exist in their minds
Gotta admire their efficiency… a whole blood soaked crime scene investigated, cleaned up, and opened to the public less than 24 hours after a crowd of kids found the corpse of a fellow student there.