Chapter 97 ...

The moment I made eye contact with the vest, everything came flooding back to me.

For a moment, the director even felt a little nauseous. This environment was created entirely to target him, to make him addicted to these false memories.

But in fact, he died a year ago, and this world is a simulation of the world where he did not die.

It was obviously full of loopholes. He didn't notice the problem before because he had no memory of it and thought that the world was just like that.

Yes, he was a little surprised that he was caught because he was too tired, but fortunately, this was his original purpose. He was worried about not being able to find the person, but now it's all right, he's already inside.

However, all the divine essences he had previously acquired were snatched away by the other party. Unable to process so many in a short time, he released them away. After all, divine essences are often corrupted, eroding a person's rationality, will, and personality. This person was cautious, so he didn't...

"My neck is so sore," the director complained. He moved his neck and continued the examination.

Because this current Xiji is made entirely of machines, and because he used up too much energy for Nangong Qi on the previous level, he even handed her a pistol.

Machines don't heal themselves, unlike the human body. Even if they look very similar on the surface, they are still fake. So even if there is some damage, it is irreversible and must be checked first.

He is currently checking how much longer his body can function and the extent of the damage.

However, he did not arrange these things; most of them were simply done as they came.

Although the process was chaotic, the result was good.

It has lost its body and is made entirely of mechanical materials. Although it looks very much like a real person, it is actually heavier than a real person.

After it was taken off, the vest couldn't be put back on, so he had to press it back on step by step. For someone as weak as him, it was quite strenuous, leaving several red marks on his body. After finishing, with a sore back, he had the vest massage his back before going to sleep.

The vest was waiting to sleep by the bedside.

After a peaceful night, I woke up in the morning feeling sore and dazed. Then I realized that this body seemed to be based on my previous life, where I was malnourished and a student who sat for long periods every day. My physical condition was unusually weak.

He grimaced for a while before getting ready to go to school.

Walking was definitely out of the question in this situation, so he got into the vest's car without any qualms.

When we arrived, we didn't try to hide it and just showed up at school together in a very casual way.

People were just curious and didn't think much of it.

Yi Sheng was different. He hadn't slept well the night before, having seen too much information he couldn't accept. After falling asleep in a daze, his dreams were filled with strange and bizarre images.

He finally arrived at school and opened his eyes to see his friend getting out of the teacher's car with bloodshot eyes (from staying up all night), strange purple bruises and red spots on his body (from bumping into things), and a strange walking posture (from muscle soreness).

Upon entering the classroom, the two attracted a lot of attention, as they were both good-looking and pleasing to the eye, especially since the teacher and student entered the classroom at the same time.

Still half asleep, Yi Sheng stared at Hu Ji and the director as they entered, her fingers trembling. "You... what did you do?! If you have a problem, take it out on me! Why did you attack my brother! And with such despicable methods!"

This sound drew the attention of everyone in the class.

Looking at the two of them—well, they really do seem quite suspicious!

The director's face darkened instantly, and he punched Yi Sheng on the head without hesitation.

"You're talking nonsense. I'll make sure you don't see the sun rise tomorrow."

This punch dispelled most of Yi Sheng's drowsiness. "Well, I was just kidding. I stayed up too late reading a novel yesterday."

Whether they believed it or not, they all turned their heads back. What they were thinking or what they were guessing was anyone's guess. Judging from the furtive glances they gave each other, it was clear that no one believed it.

Huiji looked at Yi Sheng and gave him a "kind" smile.

After class, Yi Sheng collapsed onto the table, becoming a mess.

"Ugh, what a miserable day this is!" I didn't dare to take a nap today. Every teacher seemed to have made a pact to take turns calling on me to answer questions. When it came to Huiji's class, it was even more outrageous. Whenever I had to answer a question, they would call on me to stand up.

They practically made it public.

"I have to tell you! My good brother, he's definitely not a good person. Think about his name! It must be a fake name! He must have some ulterior motive for coming here!" Yi Sheng said, heartbroken.

"Don't talk nonsense..." Just when Yi Sheng thought he was going to continue defending Hongji, he heard the director say the second half of the sentence, "That's his real name." Then there was no more.

A large question mark slowly appeared in Yi Sheng's mind.

"That's the point!" He then looked the director up and down, the marks on his body becoming even more heartbreaking. "You weren't just deceived physically, you were also deceived emotionally! How come I didn't know you were such an innocent... well, young man!"

"Are you sick? What do you mean by deceiving someone's body and mind?" You have quite the imagination.

"Look at you, how long have you known him? I know, I saw it with both eyes. You went into the same room with him, don't lie to me. These marks on your body are obvious... In short, you need to understand that he is not someone you can entrust with anything." Yi Sheng put on an expression of endless suffering, but finally found a way to turn back.

"What are you talking about? I was just helping to move things and it got crushed. You can see for yourself how different it is from the marks left after the affair. My muscles are still aching."

"Huh? Really?" Yi Sheng stepped forward and examined it carefully for a while. It was all bruised and purple, and the pained expression didn't seem faked. It wasn't just his feet that looked uncomfortable; his hands also seemed to be having some difficulty moving.

She hesitated for a moment, then thought, "How could he possibly know what the traces of ambiguity should be? He couldn't tell either, could he?"

Forget it, let's just pretend my dear friend wasn't deceived, but his obviously indifferent attitude is quite intriguing!

Moreover, it's quite obvious that he took the initiative to enter the room with Hongji. The relationship between the two is actually subtly led by his brother, so there was no coercion involved. It's more likely that the two of them might have a relationship.

"You didn't take my words as gossip and actually fall for the teacher, did you?" Yi Sheng was shocked by the thought in her mind.

"Pfft!" A classmate who was eavesdropping on their conversation suddenly spat out the water he was holding in his mouth.

Both of their eyes turned to her, and she quickly covered her face with her book, saying, "You two continue, you two continue..."

"Don't talk nonsense. I know Hongji. Before I transferred to this school, he was my neighbor and we lived together for a while. He took good care of my family," the director explained helplessly. However, the chances of arousing suspicion were high if two strangers were suddenly together, so he could only make up a reason.

Knowing each other? If they do, that makes sense. So this is the legendary case of forgetting the new love after finding an old one? Is that why these geniuses are so distant from him?

"I didn't expect my classmate to be so distrustful of me. Not only did he secretly talk bad about me, but he even followed me." A sinister voice rang out, and when Yi Sheng turned around, he saw that Hong Ji had been standing behind him for a while.

Judging from what he was saying, he must have been listening for quite some time. In an instant, Yi Sheng froze, almost turning into a statue. Why was it that every time he spoke ill of someone, this person could appear precisely behind him?

"Hello teacher, um, this isn't about caring for you, it's just a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. I believe you, teacher, you're a really good person. I believe your friendship with Ye Shuoyan will last forever. Yesterday, we just slept in the same room because we hadn't seen each other for a long time, so we were catching up."

Oh my! They're even sleeping in the same room! If they're in the same room, how did those marks come about?! Is moving things really a valid excuse?! The students who were secretly gossiping became even more attentive, even though they were all holding books or looking down, seemingly studying diligently.

"Yi, you need to know that I can call the police if you're stalking or spying on others. I believe you're over 16 years old and capable of taking responsibility," Hu Ji warned.

"Haha, what are you talking about, teacher? I don't quite understand." Trying to distance yourself now? How stupid!

The others could hardly bear to look at him; they hadn't expected their class monitor to be like this.

Soon, as time passed, the bell rang for the next class.

Hongji could only give up on making things difficult for him for the time being, and soon the homeroom teacher arrived.

"Hmm, the class was very quiet today, which is good." Because everyone was busy listening to gossip, not many people spoke up.

"Alright, we have a new student today. Let's give them a round of applause."

It's been quite lively lately, with new teachers and new classmates arriving. It's a bit strange, Yi Sheng thought with a sense of despair.

Who is the teacher? A new student walked in.

In an instant, everyone was drawn to his hair—blonde hair?

"Hello everyone, my name is Aji, I'm very happy to be here." And then nothing more.

The class was stunned for a moment, and after a few seconds, people started to applaud.

This face is so striking, and with his golden hair, it makes you wonder if he's mixed race.

And the name only has two characters? It feels more like a nickname. Maybe it's from a minority group?

"Hello, classmate, where would you like to sit?"

"Teacher, may I sit next to Lin Shuoyan?" In an instant, all eyes were on Shuoyan...