Chapter 3: Truth or Dare

In the afternoon, everyone had finished their meal, but no one was in the mood for jokes or play anymore. The classroom was filled with silence and gloom, and many who couldn't bear the psychological strain were quietly sobbing. After all, in just two days, two classmates—who had been sitting beside them not long ago—had died right before their eyes, and in such revolting ways. For any normal person, this was unimaginable.

The vice class monitor, Shen Fengxing, walked heavily up to the podium and said, "What happened yesterday and today can't be a coincidence. I feel like we're dealing with something supernatural."

"Impossible. How could there be ghosts in this world?"

"Yeah, what kind of society do we live in?"

"Stop arguing. If it's not ghosts, then what made them kill themselves?"

"Well... didn't the police say they were mentally ill?" someone said weakly.

"Think about it. Two students died—why haven't their parents come? And why did the police handle it so indifferently?" Shen Fengxing adjusted his glasses and scanned the classroom.

"That's right, it's odd. Two people died, and we've never even seen the principal," a student said, suddenly realizing.

"Exactly. The expressions on those two officers today were strange. It was as if death was a routine thing. Yesterday they asked us what happened, but today they barely questioned us before leaving."

"Something's wrong."

"Let's not jump to conclusions," said Su Qianqian, one of the class beauties and the academic committee member, rising from her seat. "Isn't all this because of that red envelope? The envelope was sent by the class monitor, Sun Yang. Why don't we just contact him?"

Everyone suddenly understood, but only now noticed that Sun Yang hadn't come to class today.

"Let's contact Sun Yang," someone suggested. They tried calling and texting him, but just like yesterday, there was no response.

Ding!

WeChat chimed again, and unexpectedly, Sun Yang sent another red envelope.

"Wait, don't grab it!" Shen Fengxing shouted.

But three careless students had already tapped it.

Fortunately, they respectively grabbed 3.1 yuan, 8.9 yuan, and 1 yuan.

After checking their phone balances, Shen Fengxing sighed in relief, his brows lifting with joy. "Good, no one got the best amount."

Everyone was relieved. Previously, whoever grabbed the largest sum had to complete a task. This time, since there was no best amount, it meant there would be no task.

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But the next moment, Bao Lei sent another message in the group.

Bao Lei: The situation for those who didn't grab the red envelope is as follows.

Option one: Those who grabbed the envelope must play Truth or Dare before the whole class. You must answer three questions I ask, and your answers must be completely honest, or you die!

Option two: Those who didn't grab the envelope must all commit suicide together!

Note: You must choose an option this time. Failure to choose will be considered as giving up your right to live! The majority must complete the task according to their choice.

"Damn, collective suicide? Is she crazy?" Hu Xiaotian, Zhang Xiaofan’s deskmate, cursed under his breath and immediately selected option one.

Zhang Xiaofan frowned. The whole thing felt eerie, almost supernatural. If that was the case, it was best to follow the instructions in the message. With that in mind, he also tapped option one.

No one else had chosen yet, so Zhang Xiaofan stood up and shouted, "For safety, let's all pick option one. If we pick two, we'll all have to kill ourselves."

The others nodded. After all, only three had grabbed the envelope, so everyone chose option one.

The three students who grabbed the envelope were Guan Dongtian, Zhou Liping, and a girl named Ma Xiaoshu. All three looked nervous, their lips trembling as they stared at their phones.

Zhou Liping's expression hardened, and he unhesitatingly chose option two.

For him, if more people picked option one, he, Ma Xiaoshu, and Guan Dongtian would have to play Truth or Dare. He’d played the game before, but this time was different—one wrong move and you might die.

"Damn it, Zhou Liping, how could you pick two?" Wang Huhu glared at him and slapped him.

Other classmates chimed in, "Zhou Liping, that's heartless! If you pick two, we'll all have to kill ourselves."

"Yeah, that's cruel."

Zhou Liping was a nobody, poor and powerless, usually bullied by the likes of Wang Hu. Even after being slapped, he dared not make a sound, though a flicker of resentment crossed his eyes.

Afterward, even Ma Xiaoshu and Guan Dongtian chose option one. No one wanted to incur the wrath of the group.

Bao Lei: Choices complete. The game begins. First player: Guan Dongtian.

Guan Dongtian, what is the thing you're most proud of having done?

Shen Fengxing reminded him loudly, "Guan Dongtian, pay attention. The questions have started. Don't be careless—think carefully."

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"This must be supernatural, not some prank. Don't let your guard down," Zhang Xiaofan warned, recalling stories his grandfather had told him as a child—there really were ghosts in the world, and the powerful ones loved playing tricks.

Guan Dongtian nodded, thought for a moment, and blushed as he replied, "The thing I'm most proud of is sleeping with the class beauty when I was in middle school."

"Damn, Guan Dongtian, you did it early!"

"My uncle can't compare—I respect you!"

"You bastard, didn't you say you'd never had a second girlfriend besides me?" His girlfriend Xu Jiaoji scolded.

"Enough, stop fighting," Shen Fengxing said, displeased, showing his phone. "The second question's here."

Bao Lei: Guan Dongtian, what's the most disgusting thing you've ever done?

"Luckily, these are just normal questions. I thought they’d ask about exam content," someone said.

"Yeah, these questions are much easier."

Some students relaxed, even Shen Fengxing nodded, thinking the questions weren’t too difficult.

But Guan Dongtian looked troubled, hesitating and unsure how to answer.

Zhang Xiaofan sensed something was wrong and shouted, "Guan Dongtian, you must answer honestly!"

He warned him because he feared Guan Dongtian might be too embarrassed to reveal something shameful, and if so, things could turn dangerous.

"I know, I know," Guan Dongtian said, agitated, rubbing his head. He replied coldly, "The most disgusting thing I’ve done is secretly masturbate..."

The whole class burst into laughter.

Su Qianqian shook her head, muttering something disgusting under her breath.

Shen Fengxing suppressed his laughter, glanced at his phone, and suddenly his expression changed drastically.

Bao Lei: Bastard, bastard! I said it was Truth or Dare, and you dared to lie. The honest answer in your heart was secretly sniffing your sister’s underwear. That’s ten thousand times more disgusting than masturbating. You pervert! You dare lie to me—go die...