Despair Game

Chapter 13 Mental Breakdown

After Little Devil announced the game, the group once again erupted with excitement. Jin Xiaofeng, leading the pack, was gleefully reveling in the group. Of course, there were some classmates with a conscience who asked about the punishments.

After class, Qin Yong called us to the playground with a furrowed brow and said, "First of all, no matter how this game turns out, after it's over, I'll find a way to deal with Jin Xiaofeng!"

"Good, good! I've never liked him anyway!" Xiao Ming seemed to enjoy such things.

Qin Yong was an upright person and held a grudge against evil. He already had issues with Jin Xiaofeng after the incident with Zhao Lili. This time, he must have reached his limit, or else as the class monitor, he wouldn't have said such things.

I patted his shoulder and said, "We definitely have to deal with Jin Xiaofeng. I support you. For now, let's discuss how to handle the game at twelve o'clock."

I glanced at everyone, and it seemed that no one had a good solution. Moreover, I noticed that the black mist on Li Yang's forehead was becoming thicker, covering half of his eye.

There was no time to talk to everyone about this now. After contemplating for a while in my mind, I said, "How about this? First, we definitely exclude the girls. Does everyone agree on this?"

Among the six of us, there were only two girls. Everyone had no doubts about ensuring the safety of the girls. Then, we were left with the four of us boys. Since it was rock-paper-scissors, the question was who would be left until the end.

Li Yang spoke first, nodding obediently, and said, "I agree with excluding the girls, but as for being left until the end, I definitely can't do it. You know, I'm easily scared."

Xiao Ming laughed and slapped him, jokingly calling him useless.

Since Li Yang volunteered to withdraw, we didn't force him, and he was excluded. It was down to the three of us.

Xiao Ming always had a lazy and carefree demeanor. It seemed like he wasn't afraid of anything, even if the sky were to fall. Seeing me in a dilemma, he patted my shoulder and said, "Stop deliberating. Let me stay until the end. I've never been afraid of that little devil."

Honestly, at this moment, I understood that true strength came from within. Xiao Ming's actions undoubtedly awakened me. No matter what happens, overthinking and hesitation would likely lead to failure. On the other hand, sometimes following your instincts would yield surprising results.

I smiled at Xiao Ming without saying a word. I already knew what I had to do.

At that moment, Su walked up to me and grabbed my arm, staring at me with wide eyes. With a furrowed brow, she whispered in a voice only I could hear, "Don't stand out, understand? Don't be foolish!"

A woman's intuition is truly accurate. I could only nod and tell her that everything was fine.

Qin Yong, being a man of character, was touched by Xiao Ming's voluntary decision to stay until the end. With great spirit, he said, "Li Shiming, from now on, we are brothers. I'm older than you, so let me stay until the end this time!"

I glanced at the time; it was 11:40. I interrupted their conversation and said, "Alright, it's almost time. Seeing everyone so united truly warms my heart! Let's go back to the classroom for now!"

Su kept holding onto my hand as if she could see through everything.

When we returned to the classroom, that scum Jin Xiaofeng actually moved the desks in the middle of the classroom, creating a circle for the classmates to watch the show.

Jin Xiaofeng, acting all high and mighty, stood on his seat and applauded when he saw us enter. "Ah! The warriors have arrived!"

I gritted my teeth and glanced at him, ignoring him. I thought to myself that he would have a hard time after this was over.

Since the middle of the classroom was left vacant, we had no choice but to nervously step in.

At twelve o'clock, Little Devil sent a message right on time, "Time's up, the game begins. Remember, you only have ten minutes."

Jin Xiaofeng led the class in cheering, instantly creating a lively atmosphere.

I let out a long sigh; it was inevitable. Just as we had discussed earlier, we divided into three groups.

It was me and Su, Li Yang and Li Juan, and Xiao Ming with Qin Yong.

In the first round, I deliberately lost to Su, Li Yang deliberately lost to Li Juan, and unexpectedly, Qin Yong lost to Xiao Ming.

"What the hell! Qin Yong, you're not following the script!"

Qin Yong smiled and pointed at Xiao Ming, saying, "You love showing off your heroism. I won't let you have your way, haha."

Perhaps the students in the class no longer understood the meaning of friendship. This was their vicious transformation. They questioned nearby, "What's wrong with these two? They're so happy even though they lost a game."

"Could it be that they've gone crazy? Even the class monitor?"

"If you lose, you have to face punishment, you idiots!"

Of course, they couldn't understand. Time would tell them the answer and show them what truly matters.

In this way, it was down to me, Li Yang, and Qin Yong.

Li Yang seemed very scared, constantly wiping sweat, and the black mist above his head grew thicker. The surrounding classmates were mocking him.

I didn't know what this meant, but I could only say that I couldn't let him lose in this game.

Qin Yong had just lost to Xiao Ming and seemed excited. He approached me and said, "Let me go first against Li Yang."

I nodded and said, "Okay."

At that moment, Li Yang, who was standing on the side, suddenly changed his expression. He kept staring at me and Qin Yong, continuously assessing us. Although his hands were shaking, his expression showed anger.

Trembling, he shouted at us, "What are you discussing?"

Qin Yong and I glanced at each other and helplessly spread our hands, wearing innocent expressions.

Li Yang sneered coldly, and his voice became increasingly shaky. "I know, I know! You guys must think I'm the easiest to bully, so you conspired to keep me for the last round, huh? Haha!"

Qin Yong couldn't stand it and gave him a slap, his eyes red as he said, "What the hell are you thinking? Do you think we're that despicable? Come on, let me prove it to you! I choose paper, and you choose scissors, right?"

As he spoke, he was about to start with Li Yang. Jin Xiaofeng, who was standing on the side, sneered and muttered, "Whether we're despicable or not, it'll be too late once you find out!"

After being taunted by Jin Xiaofeng, Li Yang hesitated and retracted his hand that was about to move. He was trembling all over now, his veins popping out on his face, and sweat drenching his neck. He would grind his teeth for a moment and then take a deep breath, clearly having lost his rationality.

Anxious, Qin Yong shouted at Li Yang, "Come on! As long as you choose scissors, it will prove whether we're despicable or not!"

Then, Li Yang and Qin Yong simultaneously extended their hands.

Just as Qin Yong had said before, he chose paper.

But Li Yang, unexpectedly, chose rock.

Li Yang lost!

Jin Xiaofeng and everyone burst into laughter, loudly cursing Li Yang as an i***t, saying that he made a mistake.

But I knew that Li Yang was on the verge of a mental breakdown right now. He must have struggled in his mind for a long time, thinking that Qin Yong was deliberately provoking him to make him lose. Added to that was Jin Xiaofeng's incitement, which led to Li Yang's loss in this round.

Li Yang could barely stand steady now, his legs constantly wobbling, and he was panting heavily.

At this moment, Little Devil sent a message in the group, "There's one minute left in the game."

I quickly walked over, staring at Li Yang, and said, "Li Yang, look into my eyes. You have to trust me. I won't harm you, understand? I will still choose paper later, and you just need to choose scissors. The game will be over. I promise you, I won't let you lose, understand?"

Time was only one minute, and there was no time for further explanation.

Li Yang still seemed somewhat disoriented, but as he looked into my eyes, he seemed to believe me.

I sincerely smiled at him and then raised the paper above my head, saying, "Come on, let's begin! I'll count to three."

"One!"

"Two!"

"Bad people usually wear a smiling face, Li Yang, my brother."

"Three!"

As I held up the hand with the paper, I was instantly dumbfounded because Li Yang once again chose rock.

In this game, the unexpected loser turned out to be Li Yang!

"Hahaha, what an i***t!"

Jin Xiaofeng held his stomach and couldn't stop laughing. It was him who said something to Li Yang when I was counting to two. This statement probably changed Li Yang's judgment once again.

"What the hell!"

I grabbed the chair under my feet and smashed it towards Jin Xiaofeng. He jumped off the table to dodge, and I charged at him with a clenched fist. His lackeys swarmed around and blocked me before I could reach Jin Xiaofeng.

I was about to continue chasing after Jin Xiaofeng when Qin Yong stopped me.

"Xiang Nan, calm down."

I took a deep breath and looked around for Li Yang, but couldn't see him. Worried, I quickly asked, "Where is Li Yang?"

Qin Yong and the others looked around but shook their heads, saying they didn't know.

Oh no!

I hurriedly ran outside the classroom. Li Yang was already on the edge of his emotions earlier, and now that he lost the game again, his psyche was likely to be shattered. This is the most dangerous situation because most people who do extreme things tend to be driven by a broken psyche.

As soon as I reached outside the classroom, I saw Li Yang standing on the railing of the corridor, pacing back and forth. His movements were enough to make anyone's legs weak. Two teachers had noticed him and were standing aside, trying to persuade him, but he seemed unable to listen. He kept muttering to himself.

The black mist on his forehead had become so dense that it enveloped half of his body.

I quickly ran over and shouted to Li Yang, "Li Yang, the result hasn't come out yet. Don't act impulsively!"

As soon as Li Yang heard my words, his whole body trembled. He tilted his head forward and, in one motion, jumped off from the fifth floor.