Assassinate the Whole World

Gripping the gift box tightly in his hand, Hou Rui stared anxiously at the doorway, murmuring under his breath, “It’s almost eleven, why isn’t she out yet? Could Fatty Zhang have been playing a trick on me?” But just as his patience was about to run out, a group of chattering youths suddenly spilled out of the house. After a round of laughter and farewells, they quickly split into smaller groups, heading off in different directions across the city.

A moment later, Hou Rui’s phone vibrated with a new message. He glanced down to see: “Little Monkey, your love is heading your way. This is the last chance in high school, bro—good luck with your confession.” Hastily shoving his phone into his pocket, Hou Rui spared Fatty Zhang a fleeting moment of gratitude before he took off after the slender figure in red not far ahead.

Like her, Hou Rui was a student at City No. 1 High School. From the first moment he saw Jin Shanshan after enrolling, he knew he was doomed—completely captivated by her lively, adorable smile. For three whole years of high school, Hou Rui’s gaze had rarely strayed from Jin Shanshan’s silhouette. Even though they’d never ended up in the same class despite all the reshuffles, his affection for her only grew deeper with each passing day.

Now, with the ordeal of the “black June” exams behind them and the ensuing celebrations fading, this group of classmates was about to scatter to universities all over the country. Who knew when they’d meet again? Spurred on by Fatty Zhang and the others, Hou Rui finally decided to seize his chance and confess.