I dared not speak loudly, fearing to disturb the dreamer.

If this was a dream, please let me live it forever. Huo Xiao, like a pervert, inhaled the fragrance of every strand of Jiang Jibai's hair, his arms tightly wrapped around her waist, afraid she would leave him if he let go.

The sound of breathless sobs and a slight struggle in her arms finally cleared Huo Xiao's foggy mind.

He could clearly feel the teasing and admiring gazes of the people around him falling on the two of them.

He quickly released the person in his arms, ignoring the teasing boos from the crowd. Huo Xiao openly cupped Jiang Jibai's face, examining her from head to toe.

Ten years ago, despite their mutual affection, they had never experienced such intimacy. Jiang Jibai, her face as red as an apple, held in Huo Xiao's arms, didn't resist, blinking her eyes, her watery peach blossoms reflecting a mixture of confusion and a hint of joy. Did this blockhead finally come to his senses today?

Or did he just sleep himself into insanity?

The evening breeze ruffled Jiang Jibai's long black hair, and the sunset glow shone on Jiang Jibai's shoulders, making the already youthful beauty seem ethereal and unreal.

"Does it look good?"

Finally, Jiang Jibai gave in. Unable to bear Huo Xiao's scorching gaze, he blinked, breaking the silence.

"Xiaobai, you're stunningly good-looking," Huo Xiao said, his gaze fixed on him, offering what he considered the highest compliment.

Since it was a dream, let's make it even more intense. Under Jiang Jibai's slightly withdrawn gaze, Huo Xiao ducked down with a gasp.

Just as he was about to succeed, a commotion erupted in the classroom, and the next moment...

A whoosh sounded through the air, and Huo Xiao instinctively raised his left hand without blinking, but the chalk tip easily skimmed past his raised palm and struck him on the forehead.

The crisp sound was enough to tell him this was a good start. Oh my god, where did this expert come from? The hidden weapon he unleashed was weak, but its speed evaded my grasp!

This unexpected turn of events also put a stop to Huo Xiao's evil deeds.

Then he heard a lion's roar: "Huo Xiao! What are you doing!"

"I can tolerate you sleeping in class. Your own lack of knowledge and willingness to degenerate is fine, but you have no family background and no ability. Classmate Ji Bai is not your kind. Don't bring your social tricks to school. You're a lazy toad wanting to eat swan meat. You're ugly, but you're a jerk. If you continue to affect Ji Bai's studies, your lame dad will take you home. Now, get out of here and stand back..."

After a barrage of criticism, Huo Xiao turned his head stiffly and saw the face he used to fear and loathe.

The old witch in high school, Qi Lili, the head teacher and homeroom teacher?

And the words "31 days until the college entrance exam" written above the blackboard!

Ten years ago, before the second disaster arrived. Thirty-one days... This is also the countdown to the second day of disaster... Huo Xiao thought to himself.

Having experienced many hardships, Huo Xiao couldn't calm down even now. He excitedly stood up. The force was so great that his knee slammed against the corner of the table. The sharp pain didn't upset him, but rather confirmed that this was reality, not a dream!

I'm reborn!

And the noise he made only made the old witch even more furious.

The podium was slammed with a resounding thud: "Huo Xiao, get out of here!"

The students were terrified and silent. Only a classmate to Huo Xiao's left tugged at his shirt, saying, "Brother Xiao, sit down! The old witch is going crazy."

It sounded so familiar. Not sure, but he took another look.

After a glance, Huo Xiao's eyes widened like a pair of bells.

"Zhou Ji, fuck your grandma!"

Bang!

The whole room was silent, save for the wailing of Zhou Ji, who was knocked to the ground and clutching his cheek. "Huo Xiao, don't." Seeing Huo Xiao casually pick up the bench, Jiang Jibai, who was behind him, was so frightened that he hurried over to stop him. However, due to the height difference, she couldn't reach the bench that Huo Xiao had already lifted above his head, so she had to hug him from behind.

His previous hatred for Zhou Ji had not yet dissipated, and at this moment, Huo Xiao really wanted to kill Zhou Ji again.

However, Jiang Jibai's hug calmed him down completely and made him face reality.

Huo Xiao, you've escaped that hell. You have to start all over again. We still live in a society ruled by law!

Zhou Ji fearfully shielded himself with his arms, his face bruised and filled with fear after being hit.

"Xiao... Brother Xiao, I'm Zhou Ji. Why are you hitting me?"

One almost forgot that Zhou Ji ten years ago wasn't as shrewd as he was ten years later. Given his years of hanging out outside of school and his ability to fight and brawl, even a wealthy young man like Zhou Ji had to curry favor with him at school, calling him "Brother Xiao." But with the arrival of the second Disaster Day, the dark side of human nature erupted completely. Everyone has their own destiny. Even though he had the merit of recaptured the old city of Nanjiang, the gap between the Warriors and the Burning Power remained unbridgeable. Zhou Ji's strength, status, and influence were still far superior to his own. If he wanted to kill him, he could only rely on the powerful fragments of the Disaster Day to destroy him together!

The scourge lasts for a thousand years; that's what people like Zhou Ji are like!

After calming down, Huo Xiao tried his best to put on a friendly smile: "Sorry, wrong number."

"It's okay, but Brother Xiao..."

"Hmm?"

"My grandmother died three years ago." Zhou Ji forced a fawning smile across his dark face.

People around him:?

Huo Xiao was all too familiar with that smile. If he hadn't been so flattering, he wouldn't have helped him so often after his rescue. Had he known his true nature and actions, he would have left his body to dry in the wilderness!

Recalling everything about Zhou Ji in his past, Huo Xiao suddenly formed a sinister plan! However, the matter hadn't been resolved yet.

Although the victim had given up the matter, the old witch, who had witnessed everything and was stunned, would not let it go.

In broad daylight, a student actually assaulted a classmate right in front of her. Outrageous!

"That's too much! Huo Xiao, come with me to my office today. I'm expelling you today. How could a scum like you exist in Nanjiang No. 1 Middle School?"

"Zhou Ji, don't be afraid of him. I'll call your parents right now."

Huo Xiao was unconcerned, but Zhou Ji, after glancing at him, panicked. "Teacher... Teacher, that's not necessary. Brother Xiao was just joking."

But the old witch had made up her mind and called Zhou Ji's parents directly. "Hello, is this Zhou Ji's mom? Yes, I'm his homeroom teacher. That's what happened... Please come to school right now. We'll deal with this seriously."

After hanging up, the old witch looked at Huo Xiao with disgust and said, "What? I can't get you to do anything?"

"Brother Xiao, I..." The victim, Zhou Ji, panicked, fearing Huo Xiao's retaliation. Huo Xiao raised his hand to stop her. "It's okay. Come with me. I'll apologize to you and your mother." Huo Xiao emphasized the words "your mother." After taking three steps, Huo Xiao seemed to have a sudden thought. Under the old witch's furious gaze, he turned around and hugged Jiang Jibai's head, a worried look on her face. He whispered in her ear with a very ambiguous tone, "Xiaobai, wait for me to come back. This time, I won't let you go." By the time Jiang Jibai came to her senses, Huo Xiao had already walked away with his hands in his pockets. This guy, when did he become so mean...