Nightmare

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"Han Guang, why are you so late?" a pretty girl complained.
"Hehe... I'm sorry, I was late because of traffic. Xiao Xue, were you waiting long?" Han Guang quickly apologized.
Xiao Xue stood at the park entrance, looking beautiful and elegant in her white dress. She pouted angrily and said, "Always like this. I don't know when you'll get rid of this habit of being late."
"I didn't do it on purpose, please forgive me!" Han Guang presented her with the flowers in his hand, and it worked wonders. Xiao Xue happily accepted the flowers and gave him a happy glare.
Despite this little incident, it didn't affect the overall situation. Han Guang accompanied Xiao Xue to stroll in the park, something he had always dreamed of. Bai Xue was the campus belle of their university, with hundreds of suitors, but for some reason, she had taken the initiative to ask Han Guang out today, making him almost think he had misheard.
"Sigh..." Having sat on the park bench for half a day, Han Guang's sleepiness had unknowingly taken over his mind. He was not only listless but also yawning incessantly.
"Why are you so listless when you're with me?" Xiao Xue's spoiled princess temper flared up again.
"How could I? It's just that it's such a nice day, it would be a waste not to sleep, hehe..." Han Guang's reasoning was quite valid.
"You absolutely mustn't sleep, okay?" Xiao Xue smiled and leaned against Han Guang, gently stroking his chest.
"Why?" Han Guang, oblivious to anything amiss, continued to ask.
"Because if you sleep, I'll be unhappy..." Xiao Xue smiled sweetly, but her eyes held a peculiar quality that would send chills down Han Guang's spine if he saw it.
"Unhappy? What will happen if I'm unhappy?" Han Guang asked naively.
"Just like that..."
Xiao Xue suddenly pulled a dagger from her bosom and stabbed it viciously into Han Guang's chest. Han Guang couldn't believe his eyes. He stared at the smiling Xiao Xue, at the dagger in her hand, at the blood flowing from her arm...
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Ah!" A scream rang out. Han Guang jerked awake, clutching his stomach. Only after confirming he was truly alright did he calm down and sit on the bed, panting heavily.
"Damn it!" Han Guang took a few deep drags on his cigarette, recalling the strange experiences he'd been going through lately. It had been half a month, and he hadn't had a single good night's sleep. The nightmares every night were driving him crazy. Never in his life had he felt more stressed than during this time.
He went to the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror. The once robust man had become much thinner, with dark circles under his eyes. He looked like a completely different person compared to a month ago. Luckily, he lived alone; otherwise, it would have been even more unwise to cause his family worry. Han Guang turned on his computer and aimlessly browsed the internet. He wasn't particularly interested in it, but he didn't know how he would get through the long night if he didn't sleep…
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The next day, Han Guang arrived at school early, hoping that being among the crowd would make him feel better. Entering the large classroom, he found it already full of classmates. Han Guang found a seat near the back, for no particular reason, just so he could easily take a nap and recharge.
"What's wrong, Han Guang? You look so tired. Did you 'work overtime' last night?"
Han Guang turned around. It was his best friend, Lu Yunfeng. They had entered the same school, were in the same class, and had even been roommates. Although Han Guang had moved out later, their relationship remained strong.
"How could I possibly have that ability?" Han Guang chuckled and said, "I don't know what's wrong with me lately, I haven't been sleeping well at night, I keep having nightmares, that's why I'm so tired."
"You're just bored because you don't have a girlfriend!"
"Yeah! Introduce me to someone!" Facing his good friend, Han Guang's spirits lifted.
"Sure! Let me tell you some inside information, the girls' dormitory is cleaning this afternoon, my girlfriend asked me to help, you should come too! If you see someone you like, I'll have Xiaoyu talk to her for you, how about it?" Lu Yunfeng said excitedly, as if he were introducing himself to a girlfriend.
"And you're my good friend! Don't you know who I like?" Han Guang smiled wryly and patted Lu Yunfeng on the shoulder.
Lu Yunfeng looked around carefully and, finding that no one was paying attention to them, whispered, "You still like Bai Xue? Forget it, there's a line of guys chasing her that could reach the moon. Who do you think you are? Boss, don't think I'm discouraging you, but be realistic!"
Han Guang remained silent. Yes! Since entering the school, Bai Xue had never lacked suitors, some super handsome, some rich tycoon's son. He was no match for her in any way. Fortunately, there hadn't been any rumors of Bai Xue being in a relationship with any boy, which was a small consolation for his dreams.
"Big brother, that's true, but you don't have to be so blunt, do you?" Han Guang insisted, trying to preserve the last bit of his self-respect.
"Fine, if you're willing to remain chaste for her, I have nothing to say. Anyway, I've said my piece: go if you want, or don't!"
"No, big brother, I'll go, okay?" Han Guang's attitude suddenly took a sharp turn, catching even Lu Yunfeng off guard.
"Huh? Weren't you supposed to be so strong-willed? Why are you going again?"
"Don't you know? Old Lu, a man's most important thing is his reputation, but for a woman, he'll throw away his reputation..."
"Haha... That's right! That's what a man should say, but I don't want you to become someone who'd go to great lengths for a friend, only to betray a friend for a woman!"
"That's for sure! Haha..."
Having finally endured a long class, Han Guang was finally free for the day. Lu Yunfeng said that although the girls had only cleaned in the afternoon, he needed to help buy the materials, so he dragged Han Guang along to do the hard labor. The story of Lu Yunfeng and his girlfriend Song Huiyu was practically a school joke. They were both dormitory leaders, and because they were always together for activities, someone gave them nicknames: Song Huiyu was called "Big Sister," and Lu Yunfeng was called "Big Sister's Husband." Eventually, they got together.
After dinner, having bought almost everything, Han Guang and Lu Yunfeng rushed back to school. They ran into "Big Sister" Song Huiyu as soon as they entered the girls' dormitory. Lu Yunfeng grinned and said, "Xiaoyu, I've bought everything for you—broom, bucket, laundry detergent…not a single thing missing! Han Guang, what are you standing there for? Call her over!"
"Yes! Sister-in-law! Ah…" Han Guang immediately received two kicks on the butt.
"Damn it! What nonsense are you talking about?" Lu Yunfeng laughed and punched Han Guang, but from behind Song Huiyu's back, he winked at Han Guang to show his satisfaction with what he said.
"Alright, stop pretending, you're all bad people, hurry up and go in and help!" Song Huiyu really had the demeanor of an "elder sister," and she was indeed efficient and decisive when she got to work.
When they ran to Song Huiyu's dormitory, three or four girls were already waiting there. After seeing the two disheveled boys, the voices of "elder brother-in-law" rang out all around, and the only topic in the girls' dormitory became awkwardness.
What does "elder brother-in-law" mean? Naturally, it means the laborer of the sisters' family! Han Guang and Lu Yunfeng's task was mainly physical labor. The two boys were allowed to carry the large wardrobe that was full, and they were not allowed to break it. In Lu Yunfeng's words, "When working for Xiaoyu, women have to do men's work, and men have to do animals' work!"
The two men had finally finished the main physical labor in the house, only to be assigned the task of cleaning the windows. For these two men who didn't even wash their socks, this was practically like being tortured with a torture device or pepper spray. After a long internal struggle, they finally took off their shoes and climbed onto the windowsill. Han Guang wasn't afraid to let his two exposed big toes meet the girls, but his companion Lu Yunfeng was ashamed to take off his shoes. The reason was that no one knew what else was covered in those unwashed shoes besides feet. Anyway, it was only after Lu Yunfeng insisted that they took off their shoes after all the girls had left.
"So tired! So tired! I'm telling you, Lu, are these girls even human? They're practically creating difficulties where there aren't any! Can't I just quit?" Han Guang complained wearily.
"Brother, hang in there, hang in there, just two more hours! For the sake of your beautiful dream of having a girlfriend, just bear with it!"
"Damn it! I'm not a ninja, why should I bear it? You're a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of a starving man, talking without understanding the pain. I've been working all afternoon, my back aches, while you have Xiaoyu to massage your back tonight, what about me?"
"Hey? You have no conscience! Didn't I say I was here to introduce you to someone? What's the rush?"
"Excuse me, do you have laundry detergent in this room?" A pleasant voice rang out from outside the door. Han Guang and Lu Yunfeng looked up, and the speaker was—Bai Xue!!!
Although she was only wearing a simple work uniform, it couldn't hide the girl's perfect figure. Bai Xue stood pretty at the door, her large, clear eyes blinking gently, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall, giving her a delicate and beautiful appearance. Han Guang was stunned. His dream girl was so close to him at this moment.
"Um... ah... yes... yes!" Han Guang responded nervously.
"Oh, by the way, can I borrow these scissors?"
"S-yes..."
Han Guang handed the laundry detergent and scissors to Bai Xue. The moment she took them, Bai Xue stared at Han Guang's face, stunned. "Excuse me, have we met before?"
Han Guang hadn't expected Bai Xue to ask him that, but he quickly realized and said, "I don't think so!"
"But you look so familiar! I feel like I've seen you somewhere before..." Bai Xue scratched her head, but couldn't remember where.
"We went to the same school, maybe we met a long time ago and I forgot..." Han Guang made up an excuse.
"Maybe... Thank you, I'll return them in a bit." With that, Bai Xue ran off.
"Han Guang, stop spacing out! She's been gone for ages!" Lu Yunfeng snapped Han Guang out of his daze.
"Get to work!" Han Guang's attitude suddenly turned serious, making Lu Yunfeng, who had originally intended to joke around, lose interest.
The work was finally finished, and the two boys lay down on the bunk to rest, chatting while waiting for the girls to return. Suddenly, the door opened, and Bai Xue slowly walked in, smiling as she said to the two boys, "Sorry, someone from another dormitory borrowed it, so I'm only returning it now. You don't mind, do you?"
"It's alright, give it to me!" Han Guang got up to take the scissors from Bai Xue's hand.
"Here you go... ah..."
Bai Xue tried to walk over, but slipped on the water stains on the floor and fell towards Han Guang. Han Guang caught her, but in that instant, a cold, icy sensation washed over him. Bai Xue stood up, looking at Han Guang in horror. The sharp scissors… were pierced into Han Guang's stomach!
"Ah…" The intense pain made Han Guang scream. Blood stained his clothes, and he began to feel dizzy. He couldn't even hear Bai Xue's screams anymore. He only knew that his head was spinning, and he collapsed…
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"Xiao Guang! Xiao Guang! Wake up…"
Countless hallucinations flooded Han Guang's mind. He could feel his parents' voices, but he couldn't be sure if it was real. He was in a daze, as if floating in a fog. But in his trance, he also had real sensations. In a dark world, a bright light shone from afar, guiding him forward. He didn't know why, only that it might be the only way out of this darkness.
"Xiao Guang! Xiao Guang!" Han Guang's parents called out to their son, their faces streaked with tears. Lu Yunfeng and Song Huiyu waited anxiously, while Bai Xue covered her face and knelt on the ground, weeping. Medical staff bustled about... Chaos reigned outside the operating room, all in an effort to save Han Guang's life.
Han Guang was still walking in his dream; the exit seemed closer, and seeing hope, he ran desperately. Finally, he passed through the barrier and arrived in another world. It was a purple ocean; the sky, the earth, the clouds... everything was purple, as beautiful as a dream, and as cruel as a dream...
"..."
"Doctor! What's wrong? He has no heartbeat?" Han Guang's parents shouted.
"Please remain calm, administer the cardiac stimulant, prepare for the electric shock..." the doctor urged the nurses, making the group outside the door, especially Bai Xue, even more nervous.
Han Guang walked on the grass, the purple grass and flowers equally beautiful. Suddenly, a golden light caught his attention; it was reflected sunlight. Han Guang knew there must be something on the other side of the light, so he headed towards it.
The doctors were still busy, and the electric shocks were getting stronger, but Han Guang showed no improvement. Bai Xue watched all this in fear, her pale lips trembling uncontrollably. She felt short of breath, as if her heartbeat had stopped, just like Han Guang's. She collapsed on the bench in the corridor…
“Han Guang, where are you?”
Han Guang heard a very familiar voice on the grass, so gentle and melodious. He couldn't help but turn around. Bai Xue was standing behind him, her charming eyes blinking, her beautiful long hair blowing in the wind, tugging at Han Guang's heart.
“Han Guang, come back with me…”
“I’m looking for something. Although I don’t know what it is, I know I must get it. Let’s find it and then go back, okay?” Han Guang insisted.
“Alright!”
The two walked hand in hand toward the golden light. As the distance closed, they finally reached it. It was a book, a golden book, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight. Han Guang picked it up, wanting to see what was inside. But when he opened the first page, he discovered that inside was…himself!
“Beep beep…” The electrocardiogram showed normal, indicating that Han Guang had come back to life. Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, for they had won a battle against death.
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Han Guang had been much better over the past month. Not only was his knife wound almost completely healed, but even the nightmares that had been giving him headaches had disappeared. This made him ecstatic. But what surprised him most was the relationship between Bai Xue and him…
“Han Guang, you’re awake. Why didn’t you rest a little longer?” Bai Xue walked into the ward from outside, carrying some food and clean clothes.
“Sorry to bother you again…” Han Guang scratched his head and grinned foolishly.
“Don’t say that. I’m the one who should be embarrassed…” Bai Xue carefully peeled an apple, which looked so beautiful to Han Guang.
“Bai Xue, you don’t have to be so nice to me. Back then… you didn’t mean it.”
“Han Guang, do you remember me saying I saw you somewhere? Now I remember, it was in a dream, isn’t it funny? To be honest, even I can’t believe it myself, so I’m taking care of you now not to atone for my sins, but for myself…”
Han Guang was drawn in by Bai Xue’s words. Could it be that everything that happened in the dream was real? He recalled his past nightmares, and it seemed like every single thing had happened before. And why was he in the hospital? Wasn’t it because of Bai Xue’s stab wound? He fell silent. Such an unbelievable thing had happened to him; he couldn’t explain it, nor did he want to. He only knew that the damned nightmare was gone, and he could finally have a chance to see the girl he liked. That was enough!
The day he was discharged from the hospital was very lively. Lu Yunfeng and Song Huiyu organized a whole squad of girls, and Han Guang was even lucky enough to be surrounded by four girls. This made Han Guang, who had never even held a girl's hand, exclaim with delight, saying that for this alone, the knife wound was worth it. It was a pity that Bai Xue didn't come; she went to celebrate her boyfriend's birthday. This was the first time Han Guang had heard that Bai Xue had a boyfriend. If he hadn't heard the news from Song Huiyu, he probably would never have believed it.
After returning home, Han Guang rested for two more days until he was fully recovered before returning to school. Early in the morning, as he was walking to the classroom, someone called out to him from behind.
"Han Guang, you're in school? I'm sorry, I had something to do the other day and couldn't pick you up. You're not upset, are you?" Bai Xue gave him an angelic smile, one that no boy could refuse.
"Ah...it's nothing, I'm fine now, let's go to class together!"
"Okay!"
Walking along the road, Han Guang's mind was in turmoil. He didn't know how Bai Xue viewed his relationship with her. Why was she so nice to him? Wasn't she afraid of causing some misunderstanding? Or did she actually intend to do this? Before he knew it, he was in the classroom, and Han Guang stopped overthinking.
"Now you know it's all for nothing, right?" Lu Yunfeng came to bother Han Guang as soon as class ended.
"What do you mean, 'all for nothing'?" Han Guang asked knowingly.
"She has a boyfriend! Just give up!"
"When did I say I hadn't given up?"
"Alright, stop being stubborn, Xiao Guang, I have good news for you, you've won the lottery!"
"Win what lottery?"
"Yesterday Xiao Yu told me a girl has a crush on you!"
"What lottery? This young master is chased by a dozen beauties every day!"
"Yeah! They're all yelling... 'Catch the pervert!!!'"
"Heh... Brother, you know about this too?"
"Duh! Everyone on Earth knows!"
"So? What does she look like?"
"Very voluptuous, always wears a military overcoat, double-breasted, four buttons on each side..."
"Brother, you're not talking about a sow, are you?"
"So smart! You guessed it?"
"I knew you never say anything serious. Never mind, I'm going home..."
"Hehe... Don't be angry! I'm not kidding, there really is a girl who asked Xiaoyu to arrange a date with you!"
"When?"
"Tomorrow after school, on the roof of the back building..."
"Damn! Isn't that a bit... suggestive?"
"Yeah! Be careful you don't get lost!"
"You bastard! You might have cursed me to get stabbed last time, I won't let you off this time, don't run away..."
Han Guang chased after Lu Yunfeng with a laugh, his mind filled with thoughts of meeting the girl tomorrow. He didn't know who the girl was, but that only fueled his fantasy, and he eagerly awaited that moment. But in his excitement, he had no idea what awaited him on the rooftop after school the next day, or what strange experience the girl waiting for him would bring him…
Nightmare (Part Two)
Han Guang climbed the stairs, pondering the vast difference between dreams and reality. This girl had taken the initiative to ask him out; he didn't know whether to be happy or disappointed. This was an abandoned teaching building, rarely used due to years of disrepair. Han Guang's steps made a "thump, thump" sound, the vibrations seemingly felt throughout the entire school.
How many floors had he climbed? Han Guang asked himself these questions, feeling uneasy as he looked at his sweat-soaked shirt. Looking up through the gaps in the stairs, it seemed there were many more floors to climb. Han Guang was tired; he'd already had a full day of classes, and now he had to climb such a high flight of stairs—for someone who had just been injured, the intensity was immense. He stopped and casually opened a window.
"Whoosh..." A gentle breeze blew in, making Han Guang feel very comfortable. The sun was almost setting, its red glow not too glaring. From this angle, it was the most beautiful time of day. Han Guang lit a cigarette, his nerves immediately relaxing. He'd rested well before going up again, maintaining his best appearance for the girls; he was sure that would be a good look.
Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared in front of the window, accompanied by a whooshing sound of wind. Han Guang didn't pay attention, only knowing that something seemed to have fallen from the building, and the feeling of the wind carrying it was so much like… a person!
Han Guang hurriedly looked down, but saw nothing. Perhaps he was just seeing things! He continued walking uphill, and after a long time, he finally saw the rooftop door. Han Guang nervously straightened his clothes and then pushed open the door. The view from the rooftop was truly beautiful; the blue sky and white clouds were perfect. Han Guang began to admire the girl's thoughtfulness.
In the setting sun, a girl's figure stood before the railing. Perhaps because he often paid attention to girls, Han Guang felt that the girl's back view seemed familiar. Fair skin, black hair, a slender figure… all of these were the focus of every boy's attention, but now all of this only lingered in Han Guang's eyes.
“Hello, I'm Han Guang…”
The girl didn't move, still standing in the wind watching the sunset. Han Guang thought she was annoyed that he wasn't being friendly enough, so he smiled and stepped forward, saying, “Am I late? I'm sorry, I didn't realize the back building was so tall…”
Han Guang had already been quite proactive, but the girl still didn't move. Han Guang was a little angry; she had invited him here, yet she was behaving this way—what did that mean? Han Guang walked to the girl's side, trying to see her face, but the girl suddenly turned her head, and Han Guang was instantly stunned, because the girl's face… had no features!!!
"Ah..." Han Guang cried out and scrambled out of bed. A chill ran down his spine, filling him with dread. Another nightmare! Han Guang gasped for breath. He'd been feeling better, so why was it starting again?
He went to the bathroom and thoroughly washed his face with cool water. Calm down! I need to calm down! Han Guang kept telling himself. Sitting on the bed, he recalled everything that had happened since the beginning, from the nightmares, the injury and hospitalization... to now. It seemed that every nightmare brought back real events, or rather, every event was hinted at in the dream.
Should I go tomorrow? Han Guang was confused. If the incident where he was stabbed by Bai Xue was really related to the nightmares, wouldn't he be in danger this time? Han Guang's mind was completely in turmoil. Although he desperately wanted to confide in someone, he knew everyone, including his parents, would just think he was under too much stress and tell him to rest.
Lying in bed, Han Guang pondered. If each incident was unrelated to the nightmares, then going wouldn't hurt him. But if it was related, even if he didn't go, something might happen. It was better to face it than to run away. Han Guang finally made up his mind. He closed his eyes to rest, even though he couldn't sleep at all…
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The next day, Han Guang got up early. Due to lack of sleep, the panda appeared as expected. For him, who didn't usually pay much attention to his appearance, this was nothing. After a quick tidy-up, Han Guang left for school.
Arriving at the school, as he entered the classroom, Han Guang glanced at the abandoned building. Actually, calling it abandoned was a bit of an exaggeration; the first and second floors were still frequently used, but the upper floors were completely deserted. No one knew why, only that rumors circulated that an accident had occurred upstairs, killing someone and causing a great deal of disruption, forcing the school to stop using it.
Han Guang hadn't said much all day. Lu Yunfeng, noticing this unusual behavior, rushed over after school to ask, "Han Guang, what's wrong? You're not usually this down."
"Nothing? Just feeling a little unwell..." "
Are you nervous? Look at you, you don't even care about your appearance. How can you wear plaid pants to meet a girl? You'll make her see a mosaic as soon as you meet her..."
"You really are a yellow person, always swearing!"
"Damn it! I've been doing this for more than a day or two. Besides, it's all your fault for leading me astray..."
"Alright! I'm going to meet her, don't discourage me!"
"You really value romance over friendship. Should I come along to check on her?"
"Three... two..." From the classroom to the school gate, Lu Yunfeng only took 9.6 seconds. The power of Han Guang's "countdown" was evident. After tidying up, Han Guang hurriedly went to the back building.
Under the dim light of the building, Han Guang looked up, wondering what awaited him on the rooftop. Although he didn't know, his resolute gaze showed that he wasn't afraid. Perhaps it was all a coincidence, perhaps it was just his overreaction.
The temperature inside was exceptionally low, a stark contrast to the outside temperature of over thirty degrees Celsius. Han Guang even felt a chill as he walked up the stairs. Some of the plaster on the walls beside the stairs was peeling off; because of the poor lighting, he couldn't see what was exposed, but the dilapidated feel instilled a sense of unease.
Han Guang silently counted in his mind; he had reached the sixth floor. The window at the corner was open, its glass almost entirely shattered, the empty steel frame clanging against the wall in the wind. This scene felt familiar to Han Guang, yet different, because the window in his dream was closed, while this one was open. Although the circumstances were different, the atmosphere was equally eerie.
Looking down through the window, he saw many people still in the school. Han Guang smiled, thinking he was probably just being paranoid, and quickened his pace up the stairs. One floor, two floors… He walked for a long time, and finally, when he reached the end, he saw a door—a door leading to the rooftop.
Han Guang was both nervous and excited. At this point, he dared not and did not want to think about anything else. He pushed open the door and slowly walked in. The last rays of the setting sun illuminated the rooftop exceptionally brightly. In the sunlight, a beautiful figure stood there. Who else could it be but Bai Xue with that elegant demeanor and perfect figure?
"You…" Han Guang hadn't expected this. Looking at the girl before him, he stammered.
"What's wrong? Didn't expect it to be me?" The girl turned her head; it was indeed Bai Xue.
"You...how could this be? Don't you have a boyfriend?"
"You're such an idiot! Have you ever seen me with a boyfriend?"
"But, last time..."
"That time it was because there were too many people, so I had to make up an excuse."
"But..."
"But what? No buts! Don't you like me?"
"No! It's just...I feel like I'm not good enough for you..."
Bai Xue walked over, and her slender arm suddenly grabbed Han Guang. Caught off guard, Han Guang almost bumped into Bai Xue's arms. He broke out in a cold sweat and was startled by the girl's action.
"Han Guang, to be honest, I don't know why I like you. At first, I thought it was because of that accident; I felt guilty. But later, I was moved by your optimism and tolerance, and before I knew it, I liked you. I don't think you have any reason to reject me."
"Yes, I admit I like you, but reality keeps reminding me that we belong to different worlds. You are so beautiful, so talented, while I am nothing..."
“I never expected you could come up with such a reason. Do you think this can be an excuse for not loving me? Everything can change, but people don’t. I like you, and you like me, that’s enough. I don’t believe that when you’re holding me, you don’t think about anything else…”
Bai Xue said, suddenly grabbing Han Guang’s hand and wrapping it around herself. Han Guang’s chest was instantly filled with a girl’s body. Han Guang wanted to let go, but for some reason, he held her even tighter. Bai Xue seemed to lose her balance and fell into Han Guang’s arms, tears streaming down her face.
After a long while, Han Guang turned Bai Xue’s body around. The girl’s tears dripped onto his chest, soaking a large area. Han Guang wiped away Bai Xue’s tears. The girl, after the storm, looked even more beautiful. This is the person I love, the girl I even dream about. Thinking of this, Han Guang became excited. He unconsciously cupped Bai Xue's face and gently kissed her…
Leaning against the rooftop railing, Han Guang held Bai Xue intimately. In the afterglow of the setting sun, their figures were filled with tenderness. It was already late, and a few stars faintly shone in the sky, waiting for night to fall along with the moon. However, none of this could disturb the two of them enjoying the sweetness of their love.
“Xiao Guang, um… shall I call you that from now on?”
“Of course!”
“Xiao Guang, are you happy?”
“What do you think? Of course… not happy!”
“Hmm?” Bai Xue turned her head, looking at Han Guang with a puzzled expression.
“I’m so happy!” Han Guang kissed the girl fiercely.
"You bad boy!" A playful scolding mingled with playful punches as she pounded Han Guang, yet it filled him with unparalleled happiness. He smiled, a genuine smile from the bottom of his heart, because he was with his dream girl. No one knew how much he had sacrificed for this moment; he only hoped that she could always be this happy, and that they could enjoy every day together.
"Xiao Guang..."
"Hmm?"
"Do you like me?"
"Of course I like you, why do you ask?"
"Actually, I have something I want to tell you..."
"What is it? Tell me!"
"Come here! I want to say it here..."
Bai Xue's coquettish manner was too adorable; Han Guang had no reason to refuse her. He leaned against the railing, tilting one ear to indicate that he was fully focused and attentive to his wife's instructions. Bai Xue hugged Han Guang's arm tightly, making him both shy and nervous. The girl's private parts were pressed against his hand, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
"Xiao Guang, actually, I used to have a boyfriend..."
"Really? I don't mind."
"Back then, he liked me just like you do. He was willing to do anything for me..."
"I was willing too!"
"I know, listen to me, but later, for some reason, he left, and I've never been happy since..." Bai Xue suddenly became very sad, catching Han Guang off guard. Looking at Bai Xue's blank stare, Han Guang knew it must be a painful memory.
"Xiao Guang, will you help me?" Bai Xue looked at Han Guang, her eyes filled with longing.
"Xiaoxue, tell me! I'm willing to do anything for you!" Han Guang's words were full of promises to the girl.
"Okay, come here..."
"What?"
"Help...me!"
Bai Xue suddenly released her grip, and Han Guang lost his balance, plummeting towards the ground. He frantically grabbed at anything, but touched nothing. In the instant he fell, he saw Bai Xue's face, but it wasn't the same person's face at all, not even a human face. On Bai Xue's face, coldness and tenderness were both displayed to the extreme, a distorted and terrifying sight.
Han Guang looked at Bai Xue, his eyes filled not with hatred, but with confusion. He didn't understand why. His body continued to fall; it seemed today was destined to be his death. "I was so stupid!" Han Guang thought to himself. Why didn't I take yesterday's nightmare seriously? Suddenly, he remembered last night's nightmare, remembered the white thing that flashed past the window. It wasn't a hallucination; it was just…himself!
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"Hmm…"
In the darkness, a dark figure scrambled up from downstairs and stumbled against the wall.
Han Guang frantically searched his memory. Bai Xue pushed him off the building—why would she do that? And how come he was unharmed after falling? Not even a scratch? Han Guang pinched his thigh hard; the pain made him even more awake. "I must be going crazy. Otherwise, I'm still dreaming. If not, how could something so terrible happen?" But the dream felt too real…
Looking around, the school was deserted. The back building was a corner of the school, out of sight of either the dormitories or the playground. Han Guang stood up, looking at his complete self. His legs were still trembling. Han Guang hated his fear, but he couldn't control it. At this moment, he wished he were dead, at least he wouldn't be living like this, like a monster.
The wind grew stronger, blowing into the building with a "whooshing" sound. Han Guang looked at the dark building, and suddenly an idea popped into his head. He wanted to go back to the rooftop, back to that forbidden place of life.
"Thump, thump..." Footsteps echoed throughout the building. Han Guang groped his way forward, barely able to see the path by the moonlight streaming in from the windows. The corridors on either side of the stairs disappeared into the darkness, with only the occasional sound of windows rattling in the wind. The
handrails on the stairs were worn and tattered, and with the poor lighting, Han Guang had to proceed with extreme caution. But how could he concentrate? He had almost been killed by Bai Xue twice. The first time could be considered an accident, but the second was undeniably murder, even though he hadn't been killed.
The door to the roof was open. Han Guang had been standing there for a long time. He was starting to regret it, but at this point, turning back was impossible. He approached slowly, trying to see the situation on the rooftop through the door.
Sometime during the night, dark clouds had obscured the starlight, making it difficult to see even two or three meters away. Han Guang cautiously reached the rooftop; everything was pitch black and blurry. He assessed his direction; roughly, the spot where he had fallen was directly ahead, as the wind was blowing in the right direction.
Han Guang dared not proceed rashly. In such poor visibility, he feared falling again, and he didn't believe a second miracle would happen. The wind howled, intensifying Han Guang's fear in the darkness. Perhaps because his name contained the character for "light," he particularly hated the dark, and after experiencing so much, this feeling had become even stronger.
Gradually, the dark clouds dispersed, and the pale moonlight illuminated the rooftop. Han Guang opened his eyes wide, scanning his surroundings until he saw a white figure…
Far away, where Han Guang had fallen, a figure lay indistinctly. From the white clothes, Han Guang recognized it as Bai Xue, but why was she lying there? He slowly approached, afraid of accidentally making a sound and waking the girl, and only when he was sure there was no danger did he squat down to observe her.
Bai Xue's lips were tightly closed, and her face was frighteningly pale. She lay there quietly, her entire body ice-cold. If it weren't for her faint breathing, she would have looked almost like a corpse, but this still couldn't conceal her beauty. Han Guang gently picked her up, looking at the girl in his arms. He couldn't believe she was the one who had tried to kill him.
"Bai Xue..." Han Guang whispered, unsure if he truly wanted to save her or simply wanted an answer. The girl in his arms stirred. Han Guang knew she was about to wake up, so he grabbed her arms and stood up, both to relax her and to prevent her from doing anything unexpected after waking.
"Hmm..." Bai Xue groaned, slowly opening her eyes. But when she saw herself, Han Guang, and everything around her, she froze.
"Han Guang...where is this? How did I get here?"
Han Guang didn't speak. He carefully observed the girl. Bai Xue seemed somewhat disoriented, which surprised him, but reality told him not to easily trust anything, at least not until he felt safe.
"Have you forgotten what happened before?" Han Guang said coldly.
"Before? What happened before? I don't know..." Bai Xue said nervously, shivering in the strong wind on the rooftop. Normally, Han Guang would have taken off his clothes and given them to her without hesitation, but in this situation, he was unwilling to take the risk.
"What can you remember now?"
"I...I remember...I was having class downstairs, cleaning up after school, and then all the classmates left. I was about to leave when I suddenly felt unwell, so I rested in the classroom for a while, and then I ended up here..."
"Don't you remember anything about what happened on the rooftop?" Han Guang released Bai Xue, because he could tell from the girl's eyes that she wasn't lying.
"I don't know! I really don't know! Han Guang, I'm so scared, I don't know how I got here, I... Waaah..." Bai Xue cried in fear.
"It's alright, it's okay..." Han Guang took off his coat and draped it over Bai Xue, then hugged her tightly. He knew that what Bai Xue needed most at this moment was his shoulder. After a while, Bai Xue calmed down, and Han Guang let go of her and sat down on the ground to rest.
"Bai Xue, I know you're scared, actually I'm just as scared as you, but I don't want to lie to you. Something strange happened between us today. Just before this, you pushed me off the building..."
"No, no! I wouldn't do such a thing, Han Guang, please believe me, it definitely wasn't me!" Bai Xue grabbed Han Guang's arm and screamed frantically.
“I believe you…” Han Guang paused, looked helplessly at Bai Xue, and continued, “Because the Bai Xue who wanted to kill me wouldn’t call me Han Guang…”
Bai Xue didn’t understand the meaning behind Han Guang’s words, but she knew this must be a secret between him and that person, a secret that belonged only to the two of them. Bai Xue dared not think about anything now; she just wanted to go home, back to a safe place.
“Let’s go!” Han Guang took Bai Xue’s hand and walked downstairs. They hadn’t found the answer to what had happened, and perhaps there was no answer to the whole thing. The girl’s hand was icy cold, which made Han Guang’s heart ache. He wanted so much to hold her in his arms and take care of her, but he knew that this Bai Xue was not the Bai Xue who had driven him crazy.
The light in the stairwell was dim, and Bai Xue fearfully clung to Han Guang’s arm, which made the already uncoordinated two walk even slower. It was almost midnight, and the school was eerily quiet; the two could feel each other's heartbeats.
Suddenly, Bai Xue stopped. Han Guang looked at the girl with a puzzled expression. Bai Xue trembled all over, hiding behind Han Guang and whispering, "Han...Han Guang, did you hear that sound?"
Han Guang listened carefully for a while but couldn't find anything wrong. He could only pat Bai Xue's back to comfort her, thinking she might have misheard, or it might be the sound of the wind. But just as they turned to continue downstairs, that strange sound came again. This time, Han Guang heard it too!
"Waaaah..."

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