Bedroom 917.

The shrill screams lingered, and the source of the sound was two shivering girls at the end of the room.

O Ruofi pointed to the head of her bed and screamed in horror. A Nian was frightened by her and screamed, and the two high-pitched voices advanced one by one, causing the whole room to tremble faintly.

"Stop shouting! What happened?" The first person to come was No. 3 Keke.

Au Ruofi was unstable and almost fell, stammered: "She, me, my bed! Blood!"

She shivered and pointed to the blood-soaked sheets.

A Nian nodded, "Yes, yes, I'll say there is blood, you don't believe me!"

She didn't lie, the blood on the bed was fleeting at first, and it was not obvious. But now the two adjacent beds are bright red, which can be said to be extremely eye-catching, and it is impossible to ignore them.

A Nian was angry: "You lied to me, I'm not a child anymore!"

Au Ruofi didn't believe it either. She even thought that the other party was prejudiced and deliberately said so, and cried with a crying voice: "This is obviously blood, you can't - ah ah ah, why are you pulling me?"

Being pulled over by Keke, Orofi suddenly panicked like a chicken pinched by her neck, but her strength was so disparate that she was carried to the bed without any resistance. Reach out and press down on the sheets.

The sticky and cold touch made Orofi even more frightened, and she quickly retracted her hand like lightning, trying to wipe the blood from her hand.

However, after wiping it twice, her movements became a little hesitant, her face distorted with fear slowly sluggish, and finally she tentatively put her hand in front of her nose and smelled—

Really ketchup? ? ?

Keke turned her head to lift A Nian's quilt on the 16th bed, and touched it: "It's still ketchup."

A Nian: "Huh?"

She took a sniff, dazedly walked over to smell it, her eyes widened immediately: "How could it be? It's so strange, it was obviously thick and terrifying blood just now. !"

Ke Ke reprimanded her: "You know that blood is scary, so what should you do if you call others to come and see it?"

"Yes, sorry..."

Jiang Lan came over and looked at the position and distribution of the ketchup on the two beds: "It may be due to the light, from a far position, it really looks like the color of blood, but it looks different when you get closer. already."

"How come ketchup appears on the bed for no reason?"

Other girls in the bedroom who dared not approach from a distance asked questions.

"It may be a prank by the impostors outside the door, or it may be something used by the exam to play our mentality." Keke shrugged: "If there is really blood on the bed, I can analyze it for you. One or two, but how do you analyze the ketchup? You can’t just choke the students with ketchup, right?”

I don't know if ketchup can choke people, the others were choked by No. 3 and couldn't speak, so they could only leave angrily.

The two frightened parties unfortunately became No. 3's yin and yang strange objects, "If the ghost wants to kill you, I don't need to attack, just lock you two together, and you can kill yourself. I was scared to death."

Orofi/A Nian: "Woo..."

"Okay Keke, stop talking." Jiang Lan interrupted No. 3's sarcasm, called her over and whispered a few words.

Ou Ruofei didn't know what the two of them said, just wiped her tears and saw Jiang Lan walking towards the other four, politely asked: "Excuse me, can we go to your bed to take a look Look?"

She was referring to beds 13 and 15.

The four were hesitant. No. 15 didn't say anything. No. 13 suddenly shook his head and strongly refused: "No, you can't go to my bed!"

Seeing that No. 13 had a tough attitude, No. 15 also shook his head in agreement and rejected Jiang Lan.

Keke stood in the middle of the two sets of bunks, and said angrily: "Just take a look and won't steal your things, what are you afraid of? Besides, you don't think about it, ketchup is It's running down the wall, where does it come from, and who's the top bunk for these two idiots?"

The four of them trembled, and their breathing became rapid. No. 13 and No. 15 were particularly out of breath. Finally No. 13 compromised: "I don't need you, I'll see for myself."

Under the gazes of several people, No. 13 and No. 15 climbed the ladder to the bed, checked it carefully, and shook their heads: "No ketchup."

"Apart from tomato sauce, what about other abnormalities?" Jiang Lan asked.

The answer was also no.

Then there is nothing to do, and a few people put the matter on hold for the time being, and started looking for clues in the room as Tang Xinjue called.

At nine o'clock, the bedroom was turned upside down, and in the end, only a bundle of large black garbage bags, two mops, two brooms, and some scattered cleaning supplies were obtained.

The only text clue is a torn piece of "School Spirit and School Discipline". After spelling it out, you can vaguely see the original words:

"Two points for conversations in the hallway, two points for skirts that don't exceed the knees, five points for cell phones, and three points for chatting together..."

“10 points for leaving the dormitory without approval, 15 points for falling in love, and 20 points for not complying with the requirements of the student union, dormitory management and teachers…”

"For every 1 point deducted, the fine is 500 and one day of confinement. Deduct more than 5 points at a time and fast for two days... What kind of rule is this?"

No. 3 began to swear while reading: "What kind of university is this, is it a joint university for women's prisons? The students here are reform-through prisoners who are re-studying? Imprisoned in this broken concentration camp?"

In addition, through the school discipline, we can also know that there is no special garbage room in the dormitory building - students can't even go up and down the stairs freely, only weekly cleaners will clean the corridors of garbage bags.

"According to the amount of garbage in the bedroom, the cleaners should have been absent for at least half a month."

When Jiang Lan read the information carefully, the bedroom door was pushed open, and the gray corridor search team returned.

No. 3 blurted out: "Are you digging coal?"

"It's hard to say anything."

No. 5 waved his hand and cherished the four clues in his pocket: "This is the clue we found in the bathroom."

These clues together basically correspond to the task levels currently displayed in the exam, and initially outline the outline of the exam.

At this moment, there are still two hours before the inspection, it is not too late, everyone immediately began to distribute cleaning tools, and the general cleaning began.

Guo Guo and Zheng Wanqing saw that Tang Xinjue had not come back, so they ran to the corridor to check, and bumped into them.

"How's it going?"

Tang Xinjue shook his head: "It's a little tricky."

The two took a deep breath.

If even Tang Xinjue thinks it is difficult, then the dungeon difficulty...

Time has not allowed to think too much, they first cleaned their beds, and then went to their respective posts to start cleaning the garbage. It took half an hour just to put the junk into the garbage bag.

"If I were you, I would throw all the clothes in the desk and cabinet into the garbage bag, even the bed."

Number 3 twisted her wrist: "In my world view, they are all garbage."

Anian panted and threw the toilet garbage into a big bag, pinching his nose and tying it tightly: "You can't say such depressing words Keke. The students living here can't decide the rules of the school and Environment. I believe that if they lived in normal dormitories, they would not have made such a mess... They may also cherish these clothes."

No. 3 smiled, helped her tie the bag and threw it into the corridor: "We live here now, aren't we the students here?"

A Nian retorted seriously: "No, the introduction to the exam said that we were sent here to experience life."

No. 3 didn't care, but Jiang Lan, who was mopping the floor next to him, paused and seemed to think of something: "You are right, we are not students of this school in essence, this dormitory It is full of traces of the original life, and it is not our dormitory."

"Then, where did the 16 students in this dormitory go?"

She was just standing there thinking, another mop suddenly appeared in sight, Tang Xinjue nodded to her: "I've already mopped in the bedroom, give me the mop, we'll change it Next mission."

Looking at the thin arms of the girl in front of her, Jiang Lan shook her head subconsciously: "No, the mop is too heavy and can easily weigh on you, I'll take it."

As soon as the voice came out, Jiang Lan smiled a little, realizing that driven by his first impression, he said something illogical.

From the perspective of Tang Xinjue kicking the skeleton, it is impossible for a girl with little strength who can't hold a mop. It's just that the impression of being weak at first glance was inexplicably deep, and even affected her subconscious. When facing Tang Xinjue, she couldn't help but feel a sense of worry about helping the weak.

Tang Xinjue smiled: "It doesn't matter, once the information we see in our eyes forms logic, it is easy for us to take it for granted and ignore the opposite of this information, isn't it?"

Jiang Lan handed over the mop and said in a hoarse voice: "Thinking trap. I try to think carefully about the problem, but it is inevitable that I will fall into it. Exams often take advantage of our characteristics to lay down one after another. Death trap."

"So in order to prevent stepping on the pit, I am often skeptical about everything."

Tang Xinjue handed over a rag: "Whether it is explicit or implicit, it is a prompt or a rule. Especially what you see with your own eyes. It turns out that more than half of the information given in the exam is often It's bullshit, and where the real danger lurks, is what it wants us to do."

Jiang Lan was thoughtful.

For a moment, she took the rag: "However, there are at least some things I will not doubt. For example, my roommate, and the teammates I have confirmed."

She raised her head and stared at Tang Xinjue with brown eyes: "Just like now, I believe in you, so I also believe in the information you give, there is no doubt about that."

"You speak Chinese, but I don't understand a word."

As Zheng Wanqing cleans the cabinet, she doubts life in her mind.

Guo Guo: "Miss, what do you know? It's called master tricks and tricks... Actually, I didn't understand it either. Jue God, round up, does Jiang Lan already understand what we mean?"

Tang Xinjue: "It should be almost understood, but I can't say it too clearly. After all, we can't confirm whether it is safe to speak in that environment, and there is no evidence. If Jiang Lan wants to know more, will come to us."

Zhang You sighed slightly: "If I had reacted faster, I would have taken that picture in advance."

When they saw the red letter on black paper in the bathroom, both of them were surprised for a moment. However, in the next second, the entire piece of paper suddenly rotted rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, only a mass of charred black that was indistinguishable from the dirt on the walls remained, leaving no evidence.

Tang Xinjue comforted: "The red words are unclear, even if you take a picture, it may not mean anything."

[They are all liars]—who are liars?

School, health inspectors, impostors...or other students?

[DO NOT STAY HERE]—what is this referring to?

A bathroom, a dormitory, a school, or a copy?

More importantly, the identity of the person who wrote this sentence determines the position and authenticity of this sentence.

Tang Xinjue speculated: "I think there is a high probability that the person who left the message is the original student here."

Only people who have lived here and are restricted by strict rules are more in line with the characteristics of hiding the blood book on the back of the star poster.

Zhang You added: "If this is the case, then the high probability of her accusation may be the school. Could it be that the sanitation inspection is actually a scam?"

Guo Guo shuddered: "Thank you, I have made up ten horror stories in my mind. If you are going to fight in a while, remember to remind me where you are, so I can run over."

After all, she's just an assistant, she'll die if she's single.

Tang Xinjue said with a smile: "Don't worry too much, if the truth can be revealed soon, or even face to face, it will be better than a long time to see."

Of course, she didn't say the second half of the sentence: the hunch about this exam just slipped to the most difficult possibility.

…

At 10:30, the basic cleaning is completed.

"Student Zhang, let me get the mop for you."

"Student Zhang has worked hard, I will help you wash the rag."

"Student Zhang, do you need to wash your coat for you? Then I washed your gloves."

In just an hour and a half, the center of the entire dormitory fell on Zhang You. Even No. 3, who can't speak without sarcasm, is in a good mood and diligently handed Zhang You air freshener.

Nothing, just because Zhang You's cleaning ability is too strong, faster than others tied together. Moreover, the cleanliness of the places she cleaned was obviously not on the same level as others.

"Stack me three chairs and I'll clean the fan and chandelier."

Zhang You jumped down from the door, leaving only the crowd staring at the renovated bedroom door.

"Will the chandelier be too difficult and dangerous? Ruo Fei and I will help you press it."

A Nian is very worried.

"In comparison, I feel that it is more dangerous where the two of you are."

No. 3 is ruthless.

A Nian: qwq

After stacking ten large garbage bags. Everyone began to follow the cleaning rules and carefully organize them one by one.

No trash can be placed in the trash can, no sundries can be placed on the table, no toiletries can be placed in the bathing area... Finally, everything is finished, just at 10:55.

"I don't want to clean again in my life."

No. 5 and No. 6 supported each other and barely stood up and cheered up.

Cleaning is only a prerequisite, and the more important part is the hygiene inspection.

As the minute hand moves little by little, everyone's hearts are slowly lifted.

Ding

At exactly 11:00, the corridor suddenly darkened.

No people, no voices, no prompts.

The corridor is still the corridor that is blocked on all sides, without stairs or any entrances and exits, and there is no sign of any change.

Tang Xinjue frowned. She was about to communicate with her roommate when there was a buzzing sound in her mind, followed by an indescribable sense of confusion that engulfed all the sea of ​​consciousness!

…

"From today, you will live here. The 16-person dormitory is spacious and luxurious, and the cost is only twice as much. You students are really taking advantage of it."

"Graduate? Rest assured, our school is regular and guaranteed. As long as you pay, it is guaranteed to be no different from other universities."

"The teaching building is still being refurbished, and classes will not be held for the time being. What teaching materials do you want... The teacher in the infirmary is on leave. Drink more hot water."

"Go home? No, the school rules clearly state that you cannot leave the school except on special holidays. You are not allowed to contradict the teacher! Put me in confinement!"

"The equipment in the cafeteria has been broken recently, and we won't be delivering meals to you these days. Buy instant noodles at the school's special price."

"Cleaner? Didn't you come last month? No, you have no hands or feet, and you still have to rely on cleaners to serve you?"

"Have you seen her end? Let the school find out that you secretly used your mobile phone to contact your home, and this is the future of you."

…

"Of course, you can rest assured that our school is a formal university with certificates. As long as you pay the money on time, you can stop and wait for four years to ensure that you have both a graduation certificate and an academic degree. Looking for a job normally…”

“…Wait, what is this? What is this thing?”

The vague mist was slowly peeled away in the harsh screams, Tang Xinjue resisted the tingling in her mind and mobilized her mental power, firmly remembering these abruptly piercing sounds and chaotic images.

Finally, the picture gradually became clear, and a dirty and smelly bedroom appeared in the "vision".

The girls who could not see their faces were screaming and crying, and the middle-aged men and women in formal suits panicked. Outside the bedroom door, a thick black fog spreads over, gradually swallowing everything.

They locked the door, but in hindsight the bedroom they designed had no windows - it was a closed space without any exit, and it will be closed forever, and there will be no chance to see the light again.

In the roar of horror, the screen suddenly shrank and disappeared. Tang Xinjue suddenly opened his eyes, sweat dripping down on his palms.

She was still standing in this bedroom, next to 15 girls who woke up one after another. There is no black fog in the picture in my mind, and there is no inspection of the health personnel.

Only on the floor at the door of the bedroom, there was a solitary whiteboard with three lines written in red pen:

Inspector: Student Union

Check Result: Unqualified

Punishment: One day confinement

"Look, the exam information on the APP has changed!"

Looking along Guo Guo's prompt, I saw an extra line below the original message on the phone screen:

[Failed the sanitation check on the first day, you were fined and confined. But it doesn't matter, there will always be accidents in experiencing life, which will become an interesting and unforgettable memory in everyone's study life.]

[Today is your first day in dormitory 917]