Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared-Chapter 44 - I’ve already told you in 44

44: I’ve already told you in Chapter 44.

44: I’ve already told you in Chapter 44.

“Looking at you all like that, it’s as if you’ve all seen a ghost.” Jie wore a puzzled expression, Lu Yi, who had quickly reacted, immediately put on a smile: “No way, I’m so happy to see you, I can’t even speak.”

Jie looked skeptical: “That’s too fake, tell me, why did you call me here?”

Lu Yi quickly made up a reason: “Ah, well, it’s been such a long time since all of us hung out together, so I thought it’s time for everyone to get out and have some fun.”

“Sounds good, but why does it feel weird?” Jie still looked doubtful, and then questioned further: “These days you’ve been sticking to me.

You want to take me to the supermarket, to the bathhouse, even to the bathroom, as if you can’t bear not to share the toilet with me.

Anyone who doesn’t know might think our relationship has transcended friendship, what exactly are you trying to do?”

After hearing this, Gu Fan and Lin Xi nearly dropped their jaws in astonishment.

Although they had said before not to act alone, Lu Yi was too extreme, doing everything with Jie, it could be described as inseparable.

Lu Yi immediately portrayed himself as the victim: “I’ve felt insecure since I was young, feeling so lonely.

Luckily, I met you and Gu Fan, you guys brought a new life to me, you are very important.

But Gu Fan, the one who prioritizes love over friendship, only knows to hang out with his girlfriend all day, so you’re the only one I have left.

Please, don’t ever leave me, dear Jie.”

The more they heard, the more strange they felt.

Jie, Gu Fan, and Lin Xi all felt a chill, thinking that Lu Yi was exaggerating too much.

Jie remained skeptical: “But I feel like you called me here not for everyone to hang out, but to have someone walk home with you to school.”

Hearing this, Lu Yi looked embarrassed and then immediately explained: “No, dear Jie, why would you think so?

We’ve been roommates for so long, don’t you know me?

Am I that type of person?”

At this, Jie kept nodding: “Exactly because I know you, I’m sure there’s something wrong.

Because every weird thing you do always happens for a reason.”

“Wow, you know each other so well, just like a married couple living under the same roof.” Lin Xi couldn’t help but blurt this out and immediately realized it wasn’t right.

Jie added: “Ever since Qian Chuan went missing, I’ve felt you acting strange.

You, who usually can’t be bothered to leave your bed when the lights are out for bedtime, now repeatedly checks whether the door is securely locked.

And usually, you and Gu Fan tend to stay late at school, but recently, you always leave early as if you’re scared that something awful might happen if you go back too late.”

“Ah, this…” Gu Fan and Lu Yi weren’t aware that their daily behaviors were so abnormal that they could be easily noticed.

Seeing Gu Fan and Lu Yi acting guilty, Jie demanded: “Spill it, we’re companions, if you need my help, then ask.

But to keep silent, isn’t that taking advantage?

Moreover, I dare to bet that this has something to do with Sun Yi’s disappearance.

And it seems that there have been many students disappearing lately, the school even gave us safety lessons.”

Gu Fan looked troubled: “Jie, it’s not that we don’t see you as a brother.

I’m just afraid the truth might keep you awake at night.

Sometimes it’s better not to know, we don’t want to bring any trouble to our close friends.”

“What do you mean by a close friend?

Friends share weal and woe, you guys are underestimating me.” Having said this, Jie patted his chest, displaying a willingness to take a bullet for his friends.

Feeling Jie’s loyalty, Gu Fan sought the opinion of Lu Yi and Lin Xi with his eyes, only to receive approving nods.

“Alright, Jie, we’ll tell you everything from beginning to end, as long as you won’t regret it.” Gu Fan gave one final warning, and then saw Jie’s fearless look.

Gu Fan had no choice but to continue: “Do you know how many students from our school have gone missing?”

“Four, right?

The school told us that.” Jie answered naturally, following which Gu Fan gave a bitter smile: “That was previously, now it’s refreshed to six.”

“What?!” Jie said, greatly surprised, then looking at Gu Fan and Lu Yi, he saw they both looked troubled, and immediately knew that this matter wasn’t simple, so Jie immediately asked: “How did it become six?

Why are there so many missing students recently, what on earth is happening?”

Lu Yi sighed: “And those who disappeared are all from the dance club.”

Having heard this, Jie’s face was full of puzzled, “What do you mean?

Who could possibly be offended by a dance?

Or were they kidnapped because they danced too well and were then forced to be exotic dancers or something?”

“What rubbish are you talking about?

If you keep interrupting me, I won’t continue.” Gu Fan protested vehemently.

Jie immediately made a gesture of zipping his mouth shut, indicating that he would not speak irresponsibly anymore.

Gu Fan continued, “This all started during the summer vacation.

Lu Yi and I went on a trip with the dance club, but we encountered some trouble – an earthquake on the way.

The road was blocked and we had no choice but to rest in an ancient town waiting for the rescue teams to arrive.

During the waiting, members of the dance club went climbing late at night and by mistake entered a strange secret room.

They were terrified and ran back in a panic.

The next day we found that Zhao Rui had disappeared – he was the first person to do so.”

“Whoa…let me digest this…” Jie looked overwhelmed with terror, finally he took a deep breath and asked, “What do you mean?

Did all those people who disappeared enter the secret room?”

At this point, Gu Fan and Lu Yi nodded in agreement.

Lu Yi added, “At first, we assumed that it was a coincidence.

But after Li Xiaoyan, Qian Chuan, and Sun Yi disappeared, we realized that the situation was very serious – anyone who entered the secret room might disappear.”

“That’s really serious.

Why does it sound like a ghost story?” The more Jie listened, the more he felt a chill down his spine, and he began to regret encouraging Gu Fan to share the story.

“We can’t tell whether it is a supernatural disappearance or some kidnappers are involved.

After we got back we noticed that we were being followed.

When Wu Fei and Chen Ying disappeared, they were also being stalked.

Now Du Jun has been attacked.” After saying this, Gu Fan had a look on his face that suggested he was at his wit’s end.

Jie interjected, “Since there are stalking and attacks involved, it must be intentional kidnapping.

It has nothing to do with supernatural disappearances.”

“Right, you’ve also seen the video recorded before Sun Yi disappeared…” As Gu Fan said this, everyone couldn’t help but think of the security footage that captured Sun Yi’s abnormal behavior right before he went missing, which seemed as though he was possessed.

Jie was a little frightened, “Can we stop talking about creepy and sinister stuff?”

“I didn’t want to, but you forced me to tell you.” Gu Fan wore a helpless expression and continued, “Initially, considering that all the previous disappearance incidents happened when someone was alone, I implemented a buddy system where everyone paired up.

That’s why Lu Yi kept bringing you along with him everywhere.

Don’t blame him, he did it only because he was terrified.”

Hearing this, Lu Yi was dissatisfied, “What are you talking about?

I was merely strictly following your three rules diligently.

I never entered the secret room, so what’s there for me to be scared of?”

“Yeah, since Gu Fan and Lu Yi never entered the secret room, you guys should be safe, right?” Jie looked puzzled, based on what Gu Fan had said, those who disappeared had all entered the secret room.

In response, Gu Fan shook his head, “Ever since we came back from that trip, we have been followed.

How could I not worry?”

“So what are we going to do now?

Just sit around waiting for death?

Come up with a plan.” Jie tried to uplift them, but Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Lin Xi didn’t seem to have much confidence.

Lin Xi added, “We’ve followed Gu Fan’s advice – avoiding contact with strangers, staying away from secluded areas, and not going anywhere alone.

But despite all that, Wu Fei and Chen Ying have disappeared.”

“I see, the usual approach doesn’t work.

Our enemy is deliberately targeting us.

They are hidden while we are exposed.

It’s impossible to keep up our guard all the time.” Jie sighed theatrically, which annoyed Lu Yi, “It’s not ‘you guys’, it’s ‘us’.

Now you are part of this too.

Don’t try to stay out of this.”

“Alright, alright.

We are brothers.

Of course, I am with you, come what may.” After saying this, Jie put on a thoughtful look, as if making a firm resolution, “Well, let’s unravel this mystery together and find our missing classmates.

If we cooperate with each other, we can certainly overcome this challenge.

Do you have faith in this?”

“We might…” Gu Fan, Lu Yi, and Lin Xi didn’t seem to be very enthusiastic which left Jie unsatisfied, “What are you scared of?

Where is your fighting spirit?”

Lu Yi shook his head, “If you were haunted by these bizarre disappearance incidents all day long, you wouldn’t have any either.”

“You’re right.

In that case, let’s try to find the person behind all this.” Jie suddenly became spirited and excited, “We know that our enemy is targeting the people who have entered the secret room.

So, we need to set a trap or maybe we can call it baiting the snake, distracting the enemy, or you can’t catch a wolf if you don’t sacrifice your child…”

Gu Fan couldn’t stand it anymore and interrupted him, “Enough, enough!

Stop with these pointless phrases.

Just quickly tell us your detailed plan so we can get out of this nightmare as soon as possible.”