Chapter 129: Zuo Jun
“The number has changed, and Zuo Jun is part of the majority.”
Gao Ming didn’t get mad. He studied everyone in the classroom. After a scary night, the students reached a consensus. Be it humans or ghosts, they would work together to find the truth.
However, the teacher wrote the two numbers on the board. She reminded them directly that there were ghosts mixed among them. This made Qian Junran’s rallying words into jokes.
The only person with a confirmed identity was Zuo Jun.
If he said he was human, the majority were humans; If he were a ghost, then it was not optimistic. Humans might have to pretend to be ghosts to survive.
Everyone had a lot of opinions regarding Zuo Jun, but Zuo Jun shared the benefits of being in the majority. The class bell rang. The students had to resist their urge to question Zuo Jun and attend the class.
“None of you take this seriously. You are the worst batch of students I’ve taught.” The female teacher smacked the table. “I know you’ve heard that you’re going to Han Jiang for an event in a week, but I’m telling you. If you don’t do well this week, I’ll request the headmaster to cancel your qualification to attend the event!” “Are we going to an event next week?” The students discussed it among themselves. Gao Ming was stunned because this was exactly how it was in the memory fragment of the 51st student! Was this a coincidence?
“Shush!” The young teacher walked to the window and pulled back the curtain. She pointed at the bus in the storm. “The best class has gone there one week ago. If you do well this week, this bus will bring you to Han Jiang one week from now.”
The students didn’t listen to what she said next. They were focused on leaving the school. They had been tortured for a whole night, and finally, they got a piece of good news.
“I will do anything as long as I can leave.” Fatty, who shared a room with Ma Tao, was especially active. His personality changed so much. In contrast, Ma Tao was fully silent with his head lowered.
“For the next week, you have to stick to this timetable strictly. No coming late or leaving early!” The female teacher pasted the table beside the blackboard. “During my class tomorrow, I hope everyone is present. All 51 students, not one less. If someone skips class, you can forget about the event!”
The female teacher used this method to set up the first mission. They had to find all 51 students to attend the class tomorrow, be it humans or ghosts.
“Now close your books. Your first class is very simple.” The teacher whipped the board. “You need to tell me the meaning of these two numbers before the end of class. You can discuss it now.”
There were no extra rules. The class looked at each other. Even Qian Junran didn’t dare to speak. He was so confident when it was safe but such a coward when there was danger.
“Time is ticking. If you can’t figure out the answer, you will lose the qualifications to participate in the activities.” The female teacher urged impatiently.
The class was silent. The ghosts were very good with their disguises. This confused Gao Ming the most. He realised the ghosts were even more hardworking than humans. “After the ghosts took over the normal students, could they leave the school on the bus? Is that why they are working so hard to act as Class 13 students?”
Gao Ming looked up at the noose. Gao Ming felt like they were the chains of fate. The whole class tried to struggle loose, but in the end, they would be hanged there.
“The numbers add up to the total number of students in the class. The two numbers probably represent the humans and monsters.” Liu Yi was the first to speak. “As for which is which, we’ll have to figure it out together.”
“Yesterday, Ma Tao and a few guys were dragged into the kitchen for not following the rules at the canteen. They shouldn’t be humans anymore.” Wang Jie stood up to glare at Ma Tao.
“The chefs only wanted us to help them!” Ma Tao didn’t expect to be targeted. He quickly explained it.
“The consequence of violating the rules is just to help out?! Do you think this school is a kindergarten?” Wang Jie scanned everyone and paused. “I thought other ghosts would help your case. That way, we can fish out the other ghosts. It looks like ghosts are selfish too.” Wang Jie had confirmed Ma Tao’s identity, “After the lights went out at the hostel yesterday night, Ma Tao walked the corridors. He wanted to enter our bedroom. He said he got an order from Zuo Jun.” Wang Jie slowly turned around to look at Zuo Jun. “Did you ask Ma Tao for help yesterday night?”
Zuo Jun looked at them coolly and shook his head.
“Zuo Jun is lying! Don’t forget that he is the one who brought us here! He’s the ghost!” Ma Tao’s voice turned sharp.
“If Zuo Jun is the ghost, then the ghost has the majority. Then, the ghosts could easily take over the situation, and there’s no need for us to discuss this.” Wang Jie sounded so confident. “Even though I hate Zuo Jun, the chance of him being human is very high. Plus, I have another evidence. Yesterday night, we didn’t open the door for Ma Tao. After that, Ma Tao entered Fatty’s room. After that, screams kept coming from that room. Therefore, I suspect not only he but also everyone in that room has become a ghost!”
Wang Jie took out a piece of paper and showed the class. “I’ve been studying them since this morning. Compare their actions to their usual habits, and you can tell what’s wrong.”
“There are already six people in their bedroom. If you include those who stayed in the canteen, wouldn’t there be too many ghosts?” Qian Junran didn’t experience anything too scary yesterday night. He didn’t think Ma Tao had changed too much,
“There’s no need to complicate this. We only need to confirm if Zuo Jun is a human or a ghost.” Yuan Hui stood up. He ignored the teacher and walked to Zuo Jun. He grabbed his collar. “Where did you hide my family?”
“I didn’t message you and kidnap your family.”
“You’re lying!” Yuan Hui took out a knife from his sleeve and aimed it at Zuo Jun’s neck!
He moved so fast, but to everyone’s surprise, Zuo Jun used one hand to detain him and pressed him heavily on the table.
They were not on the same level. Yuan Hui was fully defenceless before Zuo Jun.
“I’ll repeat myself. I didn’t message any of you.” Zuo Jun looked down on them. “It wasn’t me calling me because this school summoned all of you. Everyone in Class 13, including myself, should be dead already. But for some reason, we are still all alive.”
The female teacher looked at this emotionlessly. She didn’t stop them. At that moment, footsteps came from the corridor. The classroom door opened. A bloody Zuo Bo appeared at the door with his bag.
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