The School Beauty from the Next Class Insisted I Confess - Chapter 49

Recently, there has been an atmosphere of unease at Weicheng No. 1 High School. The rumor circulating, mainly among boarders, is that a ghost appears after the school’s evening self-study session. Boarders have a longer self-study session than day students, about half an hour more, and during this time, Old Liu is also present.

Liu Li is a responsible teacher. He even checks the dorms after their evening self-study ends. It’s almost 11 PM by then, and he still has to supervise the morning reading session the next day.

Xu Qingfeng’s greatest worry isn’t the ghost; she feels a bit guilty.

That night, she was so bold as to not only forcibly kiss Yiqiu but also forget about it afterward.

Save me!

If it were her, and a friend kissed her during a game, how awkward would that be?

But Yiqiu doesn’t seem to have forgotten.

Guilty as charged, Xu Qingfeng came up with a plan: simply pretend not to know.

It’s just a kiss between best friends, what’s the big deal!

Brave Xu instantly felt self-righteous and fell asleep with peace of mind.

The next day in the classroom, Xu Qingfeng arrived late because she’d been thinking too much the night before. As expected, she saw Gao Zhi studying, but she was the only one. Everyone else was discussing the strange events from the previous night’s self-study.

“Gao Zhi, stop studying. Haven’t you heard?” Han Feng turned around to discuss.

“Heard what?” Gao Zhi didn’t want to talk to Han Feng, but she couldn’t avoid it.

“It was posted in the group—that, the creepy sound of a child crying after evening self-study,” Han Feng said, embellishing the story so much that his deskmate, the usually quiet and unremarkable Classmate A, the third-ranked student in Liberal Arts who only buried his head in work, also leaned in to listen.

Both of them looked curious, so Xu Qingfeng also took out her phone to check the class group.

No, it’s not there?

Han Feng felt guilty again. Oh, great, I spoke too fast again. None of these three were in the fan club group, and none of them read the school forum or cared about gossip. They were probably the only ones who didn’t know about this yet.

Last Night in the ‘Xu Ni Qiufeng Fan Club’ Group

Head of Network Dept: Fellow comrades, are you aware of the inexplicable crying sound after evening self-study lately?

Feng Xiaoxiao: Hah, that’s just a rumor. You’re so old, and you’re still afraid of ghosts?

Head of Network Dept: I knew you’d react like that. Listen to this recording.

The Head of Network Dept sent a file containing the miserable sound of a child crying.

Liang Hao: Unbelievable. Where did you get that?

Head of Network Dept: A boarder from Year 1 posted it. I heard her roommate was severely scared.

Feng Xiaoxiao: Stop talking. I’m starting to wonder if ghosts really exist, but I still don’t believe it. [Prideful JPG.]

Han Feng: Why am I only seeing this now? That’s so scary. [Afraid JPG.]

Psychology Club Overlord: Don’t believe it +1.

Member A: Actually, I saw a post. Link to Weicheng No. 1 High School Forum: 《Regarding the Recent Frequent Supernatural Occurrences》.

Head of Network Dept: Just read it, and you’ll know my information is accurate.

Liang Hao: Is it that spooky? I’ll go take a look.

The club members swarmed to read it. Liang Hao had already seen a “ghost.” What is all this? Ghost tracking, demon curses? They’ve read too many novels. Even more absurdly, someone commented that their lost underwear was stolen by a ghost.

A reply below asked: Brother, are you a boy or a girl?

The person replied: Boy.

The replier: Then it might really be possible.

What is wrong with these people? Is there not a possibility that it was just blown away by the typhoon that passed through a few days ago?

Weicheng is inland. Although the typhoon was at level 17, it only brought heavy rain to Weicheng. However, the wind before and during the typhoon could not be ignored. Liang Hao’s suspicion was perfectly reasonable.

Liang Hao thought these people were crazy. She glanced at the post again, and the replies below were still bizarre. People were attributing everything to ghosts.

However, caring about gossip is human nature.

In the entire group, except for Liang Hao, Feng Xiaoxiao, and the Psychology Club Overlord who didn’t believe it, plus the neutral Head of Network Department who was just watching the fun, everyone else was firmly convinced. They exaggerated it, making it more and more terrifying. Han Feng was the most deeply infected.

After reading the post shared by Member A, he was excited all night. He came to school wanting to educate everyone.

Han Feng described the event and the strange theories in even more horrifying detail for a full ten minutes.

Just before the morning reading session began, Han Feng’s deskmate was also infected but didn’t dwell on it. Studies came first.

“Qingfeng, do you believe it?” Gao Zhi asked her childhood friend, holding a pen.

“What do you think?” Xu Qingfeng quietly took out her Chinese textbook, ready to lead the reading.

Looks like she doesn’t believe it. Xu Qingfeng is a staunch materialist.

Gao Zhi threw her pen down.

To hell with ghosts! Little Gao is staying in the classroom tonight to study with the boarders.

Gao Zhi was being industrious to the extreme this time. Last night, after the evening self-study, she had a sweet video call with Li Tiantian, who had returned to Country A. She was filled with motivation and was studying hard.

Before Morning Reading in the Next Class

Liang Hao was also complaining to Xia Yiqiu about the incident, but unlike Han Feng, she didn’t blurt things out. She hid the existence of the fan club, only saying that a friend sent her a recording, which she then let Xia Yiqiu listen to.

“Yiqiu, do you believe in ghosts?” Liang Hao looked at Xia Yiqiu with anticipation.

Xia Yiqiu’s body was slightly tilted, leaning against the wall. She was a little distracted, suddenly recalling the scene from her birthday, a look of unnatural shyness on her face.

“Of course not,” Xia Yiqiu became interested. What kind of bizarre story is this?

“I knew it! I’m telling you, they are adding fuel to the fire, attributing all sorts of nonsense to it. There’s a post that says…”

Liang Hao used all her flowery language to complain about the post.

Xia Yiqiu’s lips curved upward. “Hao Hao, it’s time for our Psychology Club to step in. This is clearly a rumor. How can there be ghosts in the world?” Xia Yiqiu believed they needed to find the truth and comfort the students who were initially scared.

Completely eliminating the source of the rumor was also the duty of the Psychology Club.

Liang Hao’s expression faltered slightly.

“But President Xia, our internal ranks have been completely infiltrated by the enemy,” Liang Hao sighed. These guys are really unreliable.

“What do you mean?” President Xia raised an eyebrow.

“Except for four people, everyone else believes it. No, including you, that’s five. As for Gao Zhi and President Xu, it’s currently unclear,” Liang Hao answered truthfully, then slumped onto the desk, continuing to sigh.

Xia Yiqiu’s information-capturing ability was extremely strong.

“How can you be sure everyone else believes it? The main group doesn’t seem to have discussed this topic.” Xia Yiqiu had felt something was off for a long time. Liang Hao and the others always seemed to know things beforehand that excluded both her and Xu Qingfeng.

“Ah, this…” The quick-witted Liang Hao was speechless. After slumping down, she only dared to peek at her deskmate with one eye.

“You guys didn’t create a group that excludes the two presidents, did you?” In fact, Xia Yiqiu guessed correctly.

But Liang Hao unexpectedly found a loophole and, with a straight face, said the following:

“Why would you think that, Qiu Qiu? I can guarantee there is not a group that only excludes you and Xu Qingfeng.”

After all, when the group was first created, that was true. But was there one later? Of course not—they had kicked Gao Zhi out.

Xia Yiqiu believed Liang Hao’s nonsense, thinking Liang Hao wouldn’t lie to her.

Perhaps Xia Yiqiu still didn’t understand her deskmate, as Kong Qiaofeng was “tricked” by her into being there.

Noon Discussion

The issue was discussed during lunchtime.

First, Gao Zhi announced that she would stay after evening self-study to study.

Liang Hao was surprised: “You don’t believe it either?”

Gao Zhi rolled her eyes at Liang Hao. “Isn’t that obvious? Sister Liang, you don’t actually believe it, do you? Hahahahaha, so timid.”

A cold voice drifted over, “What are you talking about?” said the white-haired girl.

Gao Zhi quietly lowered her head to eat.

It’s not fair to have backup!

Today, Kong Qiaofeng brought Liang Hao to join their lunch group. Why “brought”? Because ever since Liang Hao admitted her mistake the day before, this fan has diligently served her idol’s meals every day in Kong Qiaofeng’s preferred secluded corner of the cafeteria.

As for why she came today, Kong Qiaofeng might have thought she was being merciful. Liang Hao always looked at their table with reluctant eyes.

Since that was the case, she, the idol, couldn’t treat Liang Hao harshly, especially after Liang Hao saw her home the other day.

Satisfy her wish.

Liang Hao secretly smiled, She spoils me.

The next second, Kong Qiaofeng commanded, “Eat quickly. Go buy me a drink later.”

Liang Hao’s smile froze. “Yes, Idol.”

Xia Yiqiu looked on with a smile. “Stop bickering, both of you. So, is anyone staying after evening self-study tonight?”

“Yiqiu, are you staying?” Xu Qingfeng asked with concern.

“Of course. I really need to debunk this rumor,” Xia Yiqiu said confidently.

“Then I’m going too. The chauffeur can’t leave first,” Xu Qingfeng’s words pleased the other party.

“Alright, then we’ll go together tonight.”

Liang Hao wasn’t happy. “Take me with you,” she wanted to try for the “Annual Good Person Award.”

“I’ll go too,” Kong Qiaofeng said, leaving no room for further comment.

Gao Zhi chimed in, “You guys go ahead. I still have to study.”

Gao Zhi watched them and began to tear up.

I’m clearly the one with a prospective girlfriend. Why are all these people pairing up? What’s wrong with them?

I’ll study so hard I’ll crush you all.

The Four-Person Detective Team was officially formed!

Plus, Gao Zhi, the Person Inside the Situation.

After Evening Self-Study

Except for the classroom, which was brightly lit, everywhere else was pitch dark. Inside, Gao Zhi was writing furiously, working on an exam paper.

Outside, the four people split into two groups, searching for the source of the sound.

“Yiqiu, be careful,” Xu Qingfeng shouted from behind, using her phone as a light, cautioning the person ahead to walk slowly.

“We need to hurry. Time is running out. The school closes in half an hour.” Weicheng No. 1 High School closes forty minutes after the end of evening self-study. Gao Zhi has thirty minutes more to study and ten minutes to leave.

By now, ten minutes had passed, and they had found nothing. In the four-person mini-group chat, Liang Hao’s group had also found nothing.

“Okay.”

Xu Qingfeng followed Xia Yiqiu. In truth, she wasn’t that enthusiastic; she was simply too worried about Xia Yiqiu. She wouldn’t feel at ease leaving her alone or with someone else.

Xia Yiqiu’s enthusiasm was high. She was such a vibrant person, fond of exploring, proactive, and eager to help others.

“Be careful!” Xu Qingfeng shouted, then firmly wrapped her arms around Xia Yiqiu’s waist.

The rain brought by the typhoon a few days ago seemed to have triggered something. Coupled with the recent gloomy weather, moss was growing thickly in the corners of the building. Xia Yiqiu slipped momentarily and was about to fall, but Xu Qingfeng caught her.

Only… the atmosphere feels a little off.

It wasn’t just Xu Qingfeng, who had the memory, who felt a sense of déjà vu. Xia Yiqiu, who had first experienced the ‘dummy’s’ passion a few nights ago, felt the same.

Right now, Xu Qingfeng was somewhat like she was that night—the same tightly locked arms restraining Xia Yiqiu, and the same dark environment where her eyes were intensely focused on those lips.

So, will this person make a move? Xia Yiqiu’s heart hammered like a drum.

Similarly, the little dark person inside Xu Qingfeng was screaming.

Kiss her! In for a penny, in for a pound!

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