After leaving their house, Cheng Zhi and Xiao Feiran picked up two tree branches at the door and walked along the buildings.

I picked up this branch not for self-defense, but mainly to scout ahead, swinging it back and forth in front of me to avoid bumping into people.

The act of shaking the tree branches was quite mesmerizing. Cheng Zhi found it increasingly amusing and couldn't wait to share it with Xiao Feiran, "I think the two of us look like snakes flicking their tongues."

Xiao Feiran, who hadn't thought about it before, imagined the scene and was also drawn into it, and the two of them couldn't stop laughing.

They encountered almost no one along the way, but they did hear voices about ten meters away, though the fog was too thick for them to see.

What should have been a seven or eight-minute walk took them more than ten minutes. Just as they were about to arrive, they saw a huge ball of light ahead.

This luminous object is the light emitted by the Holly Academy, most likely existing to guide people, but it is obscured by the thick fog, making it difficult to see clearly.

Just as they approached the academy, someone walked up from behind and accidentally bumped into Cheng Zhi.

Cheng Zhi reacted quickly and took a large step to the side, creating distance between herself and the other person. The other person, seeing only a dark blur, frantically apologized, "I'm so sorry, comrade! I didn't mean it, I didn't see clearly, I absolutely meant no harm, please don't hit me!"

Cheng Zhi and Xiao Feiran: "..." Such a positive title, it suddenly makes us afraid to take action.

The more Cheng Zhi heard the voice, the more familiar it seemed. Mustering her courage, she stepped forward, grabbed the person who was frantically apologizing, and pulled his face close to hers. "Zhou Lin?!"

Because Cheng Zhi was wrapped up so tightly, Zhou Lin blinked for a long time before recognizing her. His heart immediately settled down. "Senior Sister, what are you doing here?"

Everyone met at the entrance of Holly Academy, and their purpose was self-evident.

Both sides wanted to see what the Wintergreen Academy was really like.

After running into acquaintances, Zhou Lin relaxed a lot. "Let's go then, senior sisters."

Hearing him change his form of address, Xiao Feiran, who was standing next to him, asked out of curiosity, "Zhou Lin, why did you call me 'comrade' just now?"

Zhou Lin also gave his own response, saying that he has been going out frequently lately and often bumps into people. When he apologizes, he feels that calling someone a classmate, friend, brother, or sister is very one-sided.

In addition, without the internet, he could only pass the time by reading. Recently, he happened to be reading modern history, so he named himself that, which is not only broad in scope but also full of righteousness.

The two, who spend their days reading comics and novels to pass the time: "..." We were one-sided.

The three of them ended the conversation and continued walking.

Just as they reached the doorway, several figures suddenly darted out from the side, shouting as they approached them.

Cheng Zhi and Xiao Feiran were about to draw their weapons when the sound came on, and they instantly felt like they had traveled through time.

"Friend! Are you here to look at apartments? We still have plenty of rooms available, all free! Take your pick! Don't miss out! This is a rare opportunity! First come, first served!"

The three people who were petrified on the spot: "...Huh?!"

Is this still the same expensive school district housing? Why does it feel like I've walked into a super cheap farmers market?