"Anyway, good work." I patted Changmimg Quang lightly as I smiled. The problem of this exam was mainly finding out the hidden place of this victim and identifying and narrowing down the victim. For that, so many things would have come to mind like personalities, birthdate, Fengshui element, zodiac sign, and temperament. These elements were already prominent and broad. So using them to narrow the result in this situation became impossible. Also, the patterns of the highlighted victim appeared incoherent. In addition, they were unreasonable. That's the main reason I had spent almost a full day building a pattern creator using the vital information I had deduced to make it succeed, yet I got undesirable results. The disappointment prompted me to look outside the normalcy. Something that was outside the gamut of normality was school attendance. That's because attendance records were confidential and maintained a high percentage of restriction; no one could casually view them, except for high school officials, who used them for reference and correlation. However, I cracked into the firewall of the junior high school to which the ten rape victims belonged, and I broke the firewall of Suzhou senior high school. Bingo, I saw what I needed—my guess was straight.
By this time, I had instructed people to circulate news about Bai Mexiu being the raped victim. However, someone toppled the information and gave out the name of Zemin Cuifen as the rape victim.
I already knew for a long time that some people would monopolize the name I gave out; they would spread false results to entice everyone to give the wrong answer. I already guessed Chonglin Mingxia would do it—no, I ventured that she would do it, and she didn't disappoint me. In fact, I didn't play chess just for entertainment alone.
At this moment, Li Min lolled in her room, seemingly tired of the day. It was already 5:00 pm. Instantly, her phone beeped, and she turned to it with her eyes closed; she still lazily rolled herself on her bed when she picked up the phone and peered at the screen. At this moment, she saw my message: [the rape victim was Jijing Fan! She is a third-year class A student, but the rapist is Park Aiguo! He is a first-year class A student.]
Instantly, she sent the message over and pinged me: [I will sleep; the school stressed me these past ten days; I will pay you a visit.]
That was her message! Although I would prefer she did not visit me.
....
The glorious closing ceremony of the second semester, which would inevitably take us to the second year, began with a joyous atmosphere. It had dawned on everyone that the first-year class B won the first and second-half special tests—they fervor themselves in the joy of becoming the king of the first year. However, in that ceremony, I was alone and bashful; it was too premature to be conceited. I didn't really care if their callow minds crow or not; they were veritable atavist, and there was no deliverance for them. Regardless of their giddy attitudes, I wanted them to understand regulations.
At this moment, the principal climbed the stage; he wore a black suit, setting off his prideful demeanor. He had a piece of paper in his hand; it particularly interested me. Could it be our overall first-year performance? I wondered. Well, they should do whatever they want! I couldn't care less anyway.
"Hello students, I am glad that the school treated you well and that you have pushed a notch closer to your goals." He announced as he looked around with his wolf eyes.
I couldn't understand that old thing. The school treated us well? Who the hell told him that? Jian He, that dour, wants me murdered—how's that treated well? We have pushed closer to our goal, I believe? Wasn't that throes of death? I couldn't believe his stilted speech even if I wanted.
"I want to personally thank the third-year student that had served the school with their greatest energy. You can go forward without regret. And if you passed the school assessment, then know that society is awaiting the return of their hero. You can further to University or go through vocational skills acquisition." He proclaimed, puffing out his chest.
Everyone in the congregation was thrilled with their eyes wide open. They must think that advancing out of the school was a justification for a good life. However, I knew such things had various considerations. Although, I couldn't deny the truth that coming out of a prestigious secondary school could add to the advantage.
But why are those ruling this country hidden from us? Is it because they are superior to us? Or because we could ostracize them if they mingle with us.
Thinking back, when we had just finished our unique test, Li Min was so ecstatic that she ordered a few drinks and brought them secretly to my room; she suggested we hang out. But I took out my phone and called Xiu Ying, Toa Fen (and her subordinates), and Changming Quan. My room became somewhat clogged with the few students around. We drank and told ourselves stories. Li Min, who was usually cold and indifferent, loosened up slightly.
"Do you know Class A and C members are gritting their teeth in anger for their constant failure? They acclaimed sister Min for her masterful and brilliant executions." Xiu Ying observed everyone with a feverish expression as she gulped her cup of non-alcoholic wine.
While everyone had fun, I noticed Boazhi Dayu kept her distance from everyone. What a shy girl! I stood up from my position with a bottle of wine in my hand and moved to her. I cheerfully poured the wine into her finished glass; I gently took it up and gave it to her.
I placed my hand on her chin, lifting her face. She blushed shamefully, but I didn't mind. "There, you looked more adorable now. If you ever feel heavy about something, don't forget to tell me about it." I reminded her with a stunning smile. Most people here had not seen that part of me before, but what do I care about their empty thoughts.
Boazhai Dayu nodded while avoiding eye contact with me. She sipped the wine and felt reinvigorated. "We can have more fun if you don't mind," I suggested, gesturing with my fingers.
"Er!" she hesitated, not knowing what to say. Her shaking pupils turned to others in the room as if asking for permission! She did not want to worry others; however, she did not know how to dismiss me either.
"One game," I said decisively. My concern was simple: I wanted no one to embarrass this cute shy girl before me; I didn't want her ignored either. The game started with our phones; it was a racing game with different hurdles. The game was enthralling, considering its constructive nature and designs—everything was impeccable. After one bout, we went to the next round. But as we continued the incredible game, we became more loud and cheerful. The rest of the students showed sour looks and heaved exasperated sighs occasionally. At this moment, I gently pulled her and brought her where everyone sat. And even when she trembled at their sight, she endured. At the same time, I never spoke to Changmimg Quan more than needed. He was the only male except me in the gathering. And although they understood he was my pawn, I had no intention of speaking too much to him. The same thing happened with almost all of them. I only gave perfunctory speeches and nods.
Soon the get-together ended, and everyone left except for Li Min. She maintained eye contact with me. Honestly, I didn't understand that ghost. What did she intend to do by staying behind? In fact, the pressure became palpable; I swallowed hard in my throat. This situation portended nothing good.
"I suggested we have fun alone, but you starkly refused and requested to celebrate with these bevies of callow minds. Was it because of that girl?" She growled.
I did not get the reason for her flak, yet I didn't have to give this ghost the chance to coax me into something I didn't want to. In fact, her problem completely eluded me. She palled the atmosphere with her ambient point of view, but I had to find solace in my armor of relief.
"Hehe, why do you care so much about my business? In any case, I don't appreciate those outgoing celebrations. It was also not a good idea to drink alone in my room." Although people saw me as their morbid nightmare; however, if I crossed my line with her, someone would dispose of me. In fact, it might cause a fad that would condemn me all my life. I continued: "also, those who celebrated with us were not some exotic cronies." What did her loony barb intend to achieve? Those guys all had their expediencies that came in their permutations, and not to mention that without them, we wouldn't have toppled over the other classes or even bestride them." I said seriously. Honestly, the most crucial reason was to avoid too much attention to me. So if I celebrated alone with her, I would shoot myself in the legs. It was better to have many companions to confuse some interesting people paying attention to her. However, I wondered why her foolish mind never mentioned that to her. I had a nagging hunch about my future.
"Remember, you forcefully took my first hug," she dredged up the past with the intention of clamping me down. What's the use of blackmail? Couldn't she come up with something new? However, I doused my back with sweat; I became soggy suddenly. Even if I wanted to skirt over this person or the circumstance, they wouldn't go away. They just kept coming back like a parody of hopelessness. I cursed in my mind but remained silent. It immediately empowered Li Min to think that she was in control.
"It is good you remember that much. At the very least, you understand that my benevolence kept you ensconced in this school." She left with the word floating.