Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

"I understand that I will never hide anything from everyone again."

Huang Xu straightened his back, looked sincerely at everyone, and firmly pledged his determination to them.

Gao Jie nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, and continued.

"I think we shouldn't think about so many issues right now, let's talk about cooperation first. The most urgent thing is for us to unite and meet the challenges we face together. I've thought about cooperation, and it's not that complicated right now. As long as we proceed, there shouldn't be any problems. Huang Xu also spoke his mind, which shows that he didn't have any intentional deception. He also has his own difficulties, so we should give him a chance."

As Gao Jie spoke, he turned to look at Huang Muran.

"Huang Muran, as a senior student, you have more experience and understanding of school affairs than we do. I hope you can work with us. What do you think? We really need your help right now. More people mean more security, and maybe that will help us pass the test."

Hearing that things had come to this point, Huang Muran slowly stood up, gently straightening the hem of her clothes, her expression serious and solemn.

"I understand what you mean, but things have come to this point, and I believe you can see and understand what's in front of us. This is not an easy matter; there are many complex factors and unknown dangers hidden behind it."

She paused slightly, then emphasized her words.

"I'm telling you this once again: this incident is not as simple as it seems. You must be extremely careful, otherwise, if things escalate, there will be no turning back. This not only concerns our studies and future, but may also involve unimaginable forces and conflicts of interest."

Huang Muran glanced around at everyone and, seeing that they were all listening attentively, continued.

"Since you trust me, I'll tell you the truth in detail. Actually, this kind of test must have been deliberately orchestrated by someone. Schools usually wouldn't do this. Do you understand?"

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"The school has its own rigorous teaching system and management regulations, and would absolutely never conduct such tests or monitor everyone's grades. The school understands very well that doing this kind of thing is completely useless, so basically the school wouldn't take any action. But if the school doesn't take such action, then why is there such an assessment? That means someone must be pulling strings behind the scenes."

Huang Muran frowned slightly, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Every time we face such a test, someone deliberately sabotages us behind the scenes. We almost get into trouble every time. This time, I heard they upgraded the system; otherwise, I wouldn't have come to cooperate with you. This upgraded system has obviously made the whole situation more complicated and dangerous, and I have no choice but to take it seriously and seek more assistance."

It turns out that this young lady came to cooperate because the system was upgraded.

Gao Jie seemed indifferent, with his arms crossed and a slight smile on his lips. Since the other party was willing to cooperate, why should he think so much?

He thought for a moment, then continued.

"Since we're willing to work together, let's not worry about so many useless things. Those suspicions and concerns will only become stumbling blocks to our progress at this time. Let's all share our views and ideas, brainstorm together, so as to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. How about that? We each have our own unique perspectives and ways of thinking. Perhaps one of your ideas could be the key to solving the puzzle or an effective strategy to avoid danger."

Huang Xu agreed with this view.

"I'm very optimistic about this project. I hope we can work together as one and get it done well, don't you agree?"

"In that case, I'll start by talking about what I feel is wrong. I've heard recently that someone is planning to target you."

Xu Rourou's heart tightened, a hint of unease flashed in her eyes, and she subconsciously bit her lip.

Gao Jie's face showed confusion, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, and his eyes were full of bewilderment and confusion.

"Why would they attack me out of the blue? I haven't offended anyone!"

Gao Jie's voice carried a hint of helplessness as he spread his hands, as if seeking answers from the crowd.

Upon hearing Gao Jie's words, Huang Xu shook his head, his expression becoming very serious.

"Something's not right. Think about it carefully. Have you really not offended anyone? Brother, I advise you to think this through carefully, because this person is targeting you. This is no coincidence; there must be some reason why you've become their target."

After a moment of silence, Huang Xu continued.

"As for the rest, I don't know. In short, you'll have to figure it out yourself. If it works out, we can get through this difficult time. If it doesn't, I'm afraid this road will be tough. We're like walking a tightrope right now; one wrong step and we could lose everything."

Gao Jie frowned, carefully considering the relevant issues.

His mind raced through his past experiences like a movie, trying to find any clues that might have offended someone, but to no avail. His anxiety grew, and he felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness in the face of this unknown danger.

Just then, Xu Rourou made a suggestion.

"Since we can't avoid it anyway, let's work together to get through this. We don't need to worry about anything else for now. We can't handle this alone; only by uniting can we possibly fight against the forces behind it. What do you think of my suggestion?"

Xu Rourou's eyes revealed a hint of determination and expectation. She knew that in this critical moment, cooperation was the only way out.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, seemingly confirming the matter.

Everyone understands that fighting alone will only lead to their defeat one by one; only by joining hands can they possibly break through this dark predicament.

In short, everyone's cooperation is the most important thing going forward. It concerns everyone's fate and future, and it is the last straw they can grasp in this turbulent sea.

Once this matter was mostly settled, everyone waited quietly for the test to begin.

Hou Agui secretly approached Huang Muran. His eyes held a mysterious glint, and a faint smile graced his face, making it impossible to discern his true purpose for coming.

"Actually, I'm quite curious, what exactly are you guys up to behind our backs?"

Hou Agui narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed on Huang Muran, as if he wanted to see right through her.

"I know you guys are definitely working on something, but I just want to know what you're up to. Don't even think about hiding it from me; I hate it when people keep secrets from me."

Upon hearing this, Huang Muran rolled his eyes dismissively, the roll of his eyes being particularly pronounced, revealing a strong sense of disgust.

"What we do is none of your business. Besides, what are you? Why are you asking so many questions? What I do is my freedom, and it's none of your business to tell me what to do."

She crossed her arms over her chest, raised her chin slightly, and responded to Hou Agui without showing any weakness.

Hou Agui gave a cold laugh, a laugh devoid of any warmth, which instead sent chills down one's spine.

"Let me tell you first, what I'm about to say isn't a threat, but a warning."

He deliberately emphasized the word "warning," and his eyes became increasingly sharp.

"You better listen to me carefully. I'm not kidding you. If you join their team and something goes wrong, don't blame me. Do you understand? I'm doing this for your own good. Don't be ungrateful."

"Let me tell you the truth, they're bound to have problems as soon as they take the test. If you don't believe me, just pretend I didn't say anything."

As Hou Agui spoke, he casually fiddled with the hem of his clothes, but the certainty in his words was impossible to ignore.

After saying that, he turned and left, his steps unhurried, as if he knew Huang Muran would be disturbed by his words, leaving the other man somewhat confused.

"Stop right there! What exactly did you mean by that?"

Huang Muran finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and doubts and called out to Hou Agui.

Hearing this, Hou Agui laughed, but his smile was full of triumph. He leaned closer, almost touching Huang Muran's ear, and whispered a warning to Huang Muran.

"What I mean is, you absolutely mustn't get too close to them. This won't do you any good. If you get involved with those people, it's guaranteed to be bad. Of course, if you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do, but if you do, you have to be careful and on guard, understand?"

Hou Agui's words were already stated, and Huang Muran didn't know what to say.

She opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but felt that she couldn't find the right words at the moment.

My heart felt like it was weighed down by a heavy stone, filled with confusion and uncertainty. I didn't know whether I should believe Hou Agui's seemingly kind but strangely unsettling reminder.

Moreover, Huang Muran has already made everything clear.

Hou Agui, on the other hand, seized the opportunity and planned to defeat them one by one.

Huang Muran was a little nervous because he was worried that this bastard would really do something to him. If that happened, things would be very bad.

Thinking of this, Huang Muran couldn't help but frown. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of hesitation and helplessness flashed in her eyes.

After all, in this complicated situation, Hou Agui's words forced her to reconsider her next move. Although she was skeptical of what he said, she seemed to have no better choice at the moment.

"Okay, I promise you, I definitely won't cooperate with them. But don't you have to promise me something in return?"

Huang Muran's tone was cautious, his eyes fixed on Hou Agui, trying to glean some clues from his expression.

"If there's any new information, I hope you can tell me as soon as possible. After all, I've chosen to trust you now, and you can't keep me in the dark, can you? I have to be responsible for myself, don't I?"

Hou Agui was naturally delighted by Huang Muran's words, and a bright smile instantly bloomed on his face, a smile full of triumph.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problem. I will definitely help you. Just relax. As soon as I have any news, I will let you know immediately. We should look out for each other from now on."

After saying that, Huang Muran went back, his steps heavy. He was still pondering his conversation with Hou Agui, wondering if his decision was right or wrong.

Hou Agui, on the other hand, looked smug. He put his hands behind his back and walked with light steps, as if the whole situation was under his control.

His second target was Huang Xu. Hou Agui had been secretly observing Huang Xu for a long time.

I know he's been getting really close to girls from other departments lately. The two of them are inseparable, and they're practically on the verge of getting to the point where they're having sex. Their relationship is going really well.

But just then, Hou Agui suddenly popped out.

Appearing unexpectedly in front of Huang Xu and the girl, she shattered the previously warm and sweet atmosphere.

Huang Xu was startled. He stared at Hou Agui with wide eyes and a face full of anger.

"What the hell are you trying to do, you bastard? Do you know how scared you were just now?"

Huang Xu's voice rose eight octaves, carrying a strong sense of tension.

"This is infuriating! Are you deliberately picking a fight? I was perfectly fine, and you had to come and cause trouble. Do you just not like me?"

Hou Agui smiled, but there was an unfathomable meaning in his smile. He quickly sent the girl away, waved to her, and said something.

"Miss, could you please step aside for a moment? Brother Huang Xu and I have something to discuss."

After the girl had walked away, he turned to look at Huang Xu and chuckled.

"Brother, I have something to tell you, but don't rush me. Just listen to me carefully, okay? I'm doing this for your own good. You'll thank me after you hear it."

"Let me tell you plainly, someone is targeting your good brother. You can't stick with him anymore, or you might get targeted too."

"If you just listen to me, things have come to this point. At worst, you can take over his captaincy and win over the others. Wouldn't that protect yourselves?"

But Huang Xu just chuckled.