"Here, there are two surviving students—hurry up!" An anxious voice came. Yue Yiyue lifted her heavy head, vaguely seeing police officers in blue uniforms running toward them. They held walkie-talkies, seemingly relaying some orders.
Yue Yiyue held her dizzy head and moved slightly. Gu Nanqiu beside her frowned with Yue Yiyue's movement, muttering a few unintelligible words.
Noticing Yue Yiyue's movement, the police officer squatted down, waving her hand in front of Yue Yiyue's eyes: "Classmate, are you alright?" "Classmate, do you feel a headache, or any discomfort anywhere?" "Can you hear me?"
Yue Yiyue nodded with difficulty, gently shushed the officer, and pointed to Gu Nanqiu, who was frowning beside her, confused by the questions: "Sister, please give us a few minutes to recover. Thank you."
The police officer sighed in relief, as Yue Yiyue could speak such a long sentence and had no obvious injuries. She turned around and said a few words into the walkie-talkie, seemingly arranging for someone to buy something.
Leaning on Yue Yiyue's shoulder, Gu Nanqiu was a little confused. Her soft cheek rubbed against Yue Yiyue's. Then, realizing what she had done, she looked up at Yue Yiyue. Yue Yiyue thought Gu Nanqiu was uncomfortable. She put her arm around her, patting her back: "It's okay. I'm here. What's wrong?"
Gu Nanqiu buried her face against Yue Yiyue's chest, rubbing against her: "I… I'm still a little uncomfortable. I'll lean on you for a bit. I feel a little dizzy."
After recovering slightly, Gu Nanqiu looked outside the door. She quietly asked the police officer patiently waiting nearby: "Sister, there are four other classmates of ours…"
The air was quiet for a moment. Hearing this, the officer's expression changed. She looked at the little classmate who had instantly caught her eye with pity. She didn't answer Gu Nanqiu's question, instead saying casually: "You two are really lucky that the killer didn't find this place." Gu Nanqiu understood.
The officer changed the subject, telling the two to stand up and walk a few steps, and asking a few common knowledge questions to confirm their identities. After double-checking that neither was injured, the officer smiled and patted Gu Nanqiu's shoulder. When she saw the data, she already felt it was a pity. A few talented students, they couldn't all be lost inside. She offered a few words of concern, then turned to the main issue: "Little classmates, sorry, but please come with us to the hospital shortly." "The psychologist is already waiting there. Don't worry too much about what happened here… We saw what was outside the door. Don't worry, little classmates, you are very safe now."
Walking down with the police officer, the noise grew louder. Siren blares, chaotic human voices, and crying mixed together. As soon as they stepped out of the teaching building, Yue Yiyue saw a large crowd outside. Yellow and black caution tape blocked the crowd, and several police officers maintained order.
The summer night falls late, but it must have rained heavily, as the air was still humid, even though the sun was still hanging in the sky. The residual water on the ground reflected the mixed colors. Flashing lights, police officers holding back people desperately trying to rush in, and even reporters who were documenting on the front lines also came to comfort the victims' families. Crying, ear-splitting sirens, and surrounding discussions. Only at this moment did she truly feel alive again.
The people standing outside looked up simultaneously when they saw someone approaching, gazing at Gu Nanqiu. Seeing that nearly perfect, innocent face, a momentary look of obsession flashed in their eyes, then it seemed to be met with some kind of shock, and they returned to calm. The crowd was quiet for a moment, then began to stir again.
Yue Yiyue didn't notice anything unusual. Her gaze was drawn to a person wearing a strange hat not far away. The figure looked a bit like Ye Qiu, but Yue Yiyue felt it wasn't. She felt such a hat was beneath Ye Qiu. Only when the figure slipped into a small alley did Yue Yiyue look away.
"Yiyue, what's wrong?" Gu Nanqiu reached out and pinched Yue Yiyue's soft, delicate cheek, forcing Yue Yiyue to look at her. Then she reached out and touched Yue Yiyue's forehead, asking worriedly: "You've looked a bit off since just now."
After a brief daze, Yue Yiyue came back to her senses and pointed to her head: "I feel dizzy, and a little… lost." She was worried about how to talk to the psychologist later. It's too ridiculous; no one would believe it. But she would have to face the police soon. Yue Yiyue sighed deeply. She didn't know what to say.
"Just answer whatever they ask, but some things, we don't know either. After all, we passed out." Gu Nanqiu held Yue Yiyue's hand, rubbing it repeatedly, hoping to warm Yue Yiyue's somewhat cool hand with her own temperature. "We finally made it out." Saying this, Gu Nanqiu squeezed Yue Yiyue's hand lightly: "Yiyue, we can go to university together now."
All the bloody events, the risk of being trapped in that high school forever, had become the past. At this moment, they stood in the bustling, lively real world. But some people were permanently left in the past.
However, Yue Yiyue felt a headache thinking about what was next. When she entered these places, her mind would become foggy, preventing her from using the known plot to interfere with this world. Now that this incident was over, the next step was renting a house near the university, where many strange things would happen.
But seeing Gu Nanqiu so excited for the future, Yue Yiyue thought: Maybe I just need to avoid that area? After all, she did help Gu Nanqiu avoid some plot points at that high school. If I avoid that area, will different things happen, but ones that are even more out of control?
A few police officers saw that the people had finally come out. They cleared a path and escorted the two into a police car. A kind-hearted police officer handed them rice balls bought from a convenience store nearby. She smiled innocently at Gu Nanqiu: "Eat this first to fill your stomachs. We just received notice that we'll take you to the hospital first. The psychologist is waiting there for you. Don't worry, little classmates, we will take you back afterward."
Upon entering the hospital, the two were led by a nurse into separate rooms. The spacious consultation room was off-white, with soft orange lighting, and beautiful flowers placed nearby. Everything looked warm and inviting.
Sitting inside was a doctor in a white coat, her long hair tied up, sleeves rolled once, holding a notebook. She looked neat, clean, and exuded an intellectual air. Seeing the arrivals, she gave a gentle smile: "Have a seat, Yiyue. I'm your attending physician, Zhang Jingming. Just call me Sister Zhang." Her speaking was calm and unhurried, which sounded reassuring.
Yue Yiyue lowered her guard. She followed Sister Zhang's instructions, sat on the soft sofa, wrapped herself in a weighted blanket, and accepted the warm water offered by Zhang Jingming. After all this, she quietly waited for the questions.
Zhang Jingming looked at Yue Yiyue's harmless, docile appearance, which matched the profile given by the police station. After being adopted, she quietly focused on her studies, achieved good grades, had average social ties, disliked being in the spotlight—a very ordinary student.
"Yiyue, how do you feel right now?"
"Dizzy, a little dizzy. I keep feeling like I've forgotten something." Yue Yiyue subconsciously rubbed the cup, describing her feelings. "It just feels like everything is so unreal." "It was clear that everyone was discussing how to play the murder mystery game at the time."
Zhang Jingming caught the keywords and gently guided Yue Yiyue to talk about what happened at the time. Yue Yiyue showed Zhang Jingming the chat logs about their plan to play the murder mystery game. She then said she saw Wang Yong, was then frightened and fainted, and only woke up to see the police. Omitting the incredible parts, Yue Yiyue finished the last bit of water in her hand. She leaned back on the sofa: "Doctor Zhang, but when I was unconscious, I think I had a dream."
"When experiencing shock, the brain may enter a protective mechanism…" Zhang Jingming spoke some professional knowledge, then smiled sweetly: "But if you are willing to tell me what this dream was, I'd be very willing to listen. Perhaps there are some surreal things in this world." The last few words were emphasized, and Yue Yiyue understood the clear implication.
An hour later, Yue Yiyue walked through the long corridor and saw Gu Nanqiu waiting for her in the lobby. She sighed in relief. It had rained tonight, and Gu Nanqiu's clothes looked thin. Yue Yiyue walked over and led her toward the police car: "Why are you waiting for me outside? What if you catch a cold?"
The brief separation made Gu Nanqiu a little anxious. She looked at Yue Yiyue somewhat pitifully and replied softly: "I missed you a little, and it was a bit stuffy inside, so the sister told me to stand outside for a while." The close proximity allowed her to smell Yue Yiyue's strong scent, barely suppressing the restlessness within her. She held Yue Yiyue's hand, her dark eyelashes trembling slightly as she asked cautiously: "Yiyue, can you come back with me?"
"So that's what you were worried about." Yue Yiyue understood why Gu Nanqiu was so anxious. She nodded: "Don't worry, I'll be with you recently." "The doctor also said that during this period, we should avoid being alone as much as possible, just in case of emotional flashbacks."
This was what the doctor in charge of Gu Nanqiu had carefully instructed Yue Yiyue when she came out. Reminding her to pay attention to Gu Nanqiu's emotions for a while and to avoid leaving her alone whenever possible. Gu Nanqiu carried a strong sense of guilt, which might lead to self-loathing emotions. Speaking of this, the doctor recalled the little girl, who looked like a beautiful portrait created by an artist. She joked: "This little girl is truly beautiful and kind-hearted. I couldn't take my eyes off her."
The memory ended. Yue Yiyue squeezed back the hand that was slightly warmer than her own body temperature. She forced a smile and said earnestly: "There are three more counseling sessions. We'll both come together then. No matter what, I'll be with you, as long as you need me."
Thirty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a residential area. Gu Nanqiu thanked the police officers who drove them back and led Yue Yiyue toward her own home. The elevator slowly ascended. Yue Yiyue stood next to Gu Nanqiu, feeling a little nervous. She might be staying here for a while. Will I bother Gu Nanqiu? After spending a long time together, will Gu Nanqiu dislike me? With the crisis completely resolved, Yue Yiyue's worries multiplied. Before, Gu Nanqiu didn't have a choice.
"Don't be too nervous. I'm the only one in my house. I often feel very lonely." Gu Nanqiu seemed to sense Yue Yiyue's anxiety. In the bright elevator light, Gu Nanqiu looked excessively pale. Her tawny pupils stared greedily at Yue Yiyue, who was seriously looking at the LED screen next to her. She naturally moved closer to Yue Yiyue, pressing against her soft body, intimately rubbing Yue Yiyue's hair, like a spoiled little animal: "I'm truly happy that you can come and stay with me." "Thank you. For staying with me, both there and after returning here. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have been able to hold on."
The fully inherited memory reminded her to show appropriate vulnerability to Yue Yiyue. This would stimulate Yue Yiyue's sense of responsibility, which was more conducive to her courtship. After experiencing that game, Yue Yiyue's soul had completely integrated with this body, and her scent was even more fragrant. This brought Gu Nanqiu complete peace of mind. She truly came to me… As the main body said, participating in the game obediently and not thinking about hiding Yiyue would lead to obtaining—love.
The two protagonists are finally out of the deadly game environment, but the emotional and supernatural implications of Gu Nanqiu's true nature (and her "inherited memory") are now central to the plot.