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This was the sixth floor, and beyond the railing of the rooftop, there was only a precarious edge where one could barely stand with half a foot. The young man sitting on the railing just needed to lean forward slightly and he would fall.
It’s the afternoon, and the sunlight on the rooftop was just right. However, it didn’t feel warm on the person it shone upon.
Even Ning Mufeng felt a chilling sensation, a fear and panic he had never experienced before, instantly rising from the depths of his heart.
Ning Mufeng restrained the panic in his heart, as well as the sound of his footsteps. He wanted to silently approach the young man and, when the other was not paying attention, pull him down.
However, as Ning Mufeng took a few steps, the young man sitting on the railing turned his head.
Ruan Qing looked at Ning Mufeng, who was trying to get closer, and calmly said. “Don’t come over.”
When Ruan Qing said this, there was no fear or panic on his face, not even despair.
As if his heart had died, calm and unruffled.
After saying that, he even leaned slightly forward, as if he could let go at any moment.
Seeing this, Ning Mufeng’s eyes widened, and his heart almost stopped beating. He stiffenned and stopped his steps.
“Alright, alright, I won’t come over.”
Ning Mufeng stared at Ruan Qing, “Don’t move! Don’t move at all!”
Ning Mufeng’s posture was very humble, and he didn’t dare to casually say anything to persuade Ruan Qing, fearing that any words might make Ruan Qing let go directly.
But Ruan Qing completely ignored him, looking down once again.
A considerable number of students had already gathered downstairs, even though classes were in session.
Perhaps the news about the forum hadn’t completely spread, and the person he’s waiting for hadn’t arrived yet.
The system looked at Ruan Qing, who was actually sitting leisurely, and coldly spoke in his mind. [Why not just submit the answer directly?]
Ruan Qing seemed to not understand what the system meant, and he spoke with some confusion, ‘Huh? Why submit the answer?’
‘I don’t know who the culprit is.’
Although Ruan Qing’s confusion didn’t seem fake, the system didn’t believe it and coldly said, [Stop pretending. You already know who the culprit is, right?]
Even though the system’s words were in the form of a question, the tone was like stating a fact.
It was certain that Ruan Qing already knew who the culprit was.
After all, the culprit had completely exposed himself.
Moreover, if it weren’t for knowing, why exposed those videos on his own?
When this person used a miniature camera to record videos of himself, the system found it strange.
Shouldn’t this person follow those he suspected instead?
Originally, the system thought there might be another purpose, but it turned out it was just for self-exposure, leading oneself into a predicament.
If these were really exposed, Wang Qing might truly consider suicide.
After hearing the system’s words, Ruan Qing smiled without saying anything. He neither confirmed nor denied what it said.
Looking at Ruan Qing’s smile, the system instantly understood that this person desired more than just clearing the game.
After a few seconds of silence, the system spoke. [Has anyone ever said you’re heartless?]
Ruan Qing paused at the words, in a good mood as he replied, ‘No, you’re the first.’
The system remarked, [Then those who know you must be blind.]
Ruan Qing, hearing this, couldn’t help but laugh in his mind and said, ‘What are you talking about?’
‘Aren’t I just a weak and helpless person attempting to kill a god with a mortal body?’
The system coldly retorted.
Ruan Qing laughed lightly again, not answering.
The system didn’t care about Ruan Qing’s non-response, stating facts as if narrating, [You won’t succeed.]
Ruan Qing remained noncommittal to the system’s words, casually swinging his legs freely in mid-air.
Whether he could succeed was now up to him to decide.
Fortunes always changed.
Seeing Ruan Qing’s lack of response, the system paused before saying, [You seem to like rooftops?]
‘I don’t like them,’ Ruan Qing answered straightforwardly.
Perhaps sensing the system’s confusion, Ruan Qing looked down at Lin Anyan and the others below, tilting his head. ‘I just like the feeling of overlooking everything.’
The system said nothing more.
Because it knew that the person Ruan Qing was waiting for had already arrived.
Due to the threat of someone jumping off, the police had been notified long ago, and the leaders of Hengming University had also rushed over.
A cushion had been placed in the area beneath Ruan Qing’s position.
However, this is the sixth floor. Even with a cushion, jumping down might still be risky.
Moreover, it’s not guaranteed that the person involved would land exactly on the cushion.
When Lin Anyan and his group saw the young man sitting on the edge of the rooftop from below, their hearts almost stopped beating. They immediately rushed up to the rooftop.
Lin Anyan and Chi Yifan wanted to approach, but as they got closer, Ruan Qing leaned forward slightly, almost half of his body hanging directly over the edge.
Although Ruan Qing didn’t speak, his intention was very clear.
As long as someone approached, he would jump directly.
The group was frightened and immediately stood still. Chi Yifan urgently spoke, “I won’t come closer, I won’t come closer, don’t move!”
“Please don’t move!”
Chi Yifan slowed down his voice, trying to appease the young man sitting on the railing. “Listen to me. I’ve already contacted someone to delete the post. I will absolutely not let Hengming University expel you!”
“You can still study at Hengming University, graduate smoothly, and nothing will change.”
Chi Yifan spoke and took a tentative step forward. “Can you come down, please?”
But the next moment, he immediately stopped because Ruan Qing turned around.
“I am well aware, you don’t need to deceive me.” Ruan Qing spoke lightly, with a tone of resignation, as if he had come to terms with something.
Completely devoid of the usual gloominess and loneliness.
In a situation like this, how could everything remain unchanged?
Even if Hengming University didn’t expel him, it wouldn’t tolerate him.
Sometimes rumors alone were enough to destroy a person.
Moreover, all the things posted on the forum were the truth.
Chi Yifan shook his head urgently. “I didn’t lie to you. I guarantee that your life will not change in any way!”
“You’re afraid of being expelled from Hengming University, right?”
“Don’t worry; it’s just Hengming. If anyone dares to expel you, I will make sure they regret it first.”
Ning Mufeng also spoke immediately, “My Ning family won’t let them off easily; they will definitely leave Hengming before you.”
“My Lin family too.”
“And my Sheng family as well.”
Lin Anyan looked at Ruan Qing and said, “Even if you’re a student, you don’t have to worry. Our families can join forces. Even if we have to expel all the students who know, we can do it.”
“At that time, no one will know about your past, and you will still be a student at Hengming University.”
Recently, Hengming University had been experiencing consecutive incidents, and the school leaders were always on edge, fearing another incident involving students would occur.
Then, news came that a student was about to jump off a building.
Even the president of Hengming University couldn’t sit still. If another incident occurred, he would likely be removed from his position.
The president, after listening to the words of several people, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Despite his nervousness, he dared not refute them, fearing that they might actually go through with such a thing.
The president looked at Ruan Qing sitting on the rooftop, anxiously speaking, “Student, calm down. Anything can be discussed. If you have any thoughts or requests, feel free to mention them. Our school will definitely help you.”
“Think about your parents, think about those who care about you. Please don’t do anything foolish!”
The people nearby had already checked into the backgrounds of the young man. After hearing the president’s words, they gave him a sinister glance.
The president could only shut up.
The family backgrounds of these people were not a secret in the school. Even if it meant replacing the leaders and students of Hengming University, or destroying it completely, it’s not exactly out of the question.
However, Ruan Qing’s face remained unchanged. He looked up at the sky and said, “I’m a bit tired.”
Ruan Qing’s voice was light, drifting with the wind, much like himself, as if he could disappear in the next moment.
There was no trace of any will to survive in his words.
