Evening self-study.

The fluorescent lights on the ceiling emitted a bright glow, illuminating the entire classroom as bright as day.

Outside the window, the night sky was vast, and the moonlight penetrated through the glass, adding a touch of moonlit romance to this enclosed space.

'Master's... task?'

With this thought, leaping from the depths of Bai Yuxia's heart, she immediately felt a bit shy and couldn't help but tighten her legs slightly: 'How could I think that?'

She couldn't help but scold herself.

Quickly, she shifted the blame, directing it entirely at the twins, "It's all Chen Siyu's fault!"

Bai Yuxia knew she shouldn't be distracted at this moment, yet those unrestricted scenes lingered on, refusing to fade away.

It was truly because the scene of Xin Youling and Jiang Ning leaving together just now, as well as their attitude upon returning, made her very suspicious of what exactly happened.

No matter how other classmates guessed, Zhang Chi stepped onto the podium with full confidence, standing above dozens of students who all focused their eyes on him.

First, Zhang Chi gave his speech: "I want to thank someone."

Xin Youling, inwardly: 'Enough, enough!'

"I want to thank the class monitor; she is Xin Youling, who opposed the majority and chose me, Zhang Chi. I won't forget this kindness." Zhang Chi spoke.

Shan Qingrong: "Ahem, now you can go to the comprehensive classroom in building 4 to get your tickets."

Zhang Chi stopped his speech here, descending the platform like an emperor.

Meanwhile, from various classes across the campus, figures emerged: Wei Xiu Yuan from class 1, Fang Qiuyue from class 2, Chen Shuaishuai from class 3, Shen Xu from class 9, Xu Yan from class 11...

Even students like Wu Yunzhi, Shang Wanqing from first grade, Tao Nian, Chai Yichen, Yan Chuchen from third grade, each representing their class's destiny.

Student representatives drew lots in the comprehensive classroom, while those left in the class waited anxiously. Even with the homeroom teacher's presence, they couldn't stop the students' restlessness.

The lottery was extremely exciting; gambling is a deep-rooted human nature. This unknown fate made students as excited as flames ignited.

"Little Gui, why are you trembling?" Cui Yu asked, trembling.

Meng Gui: "The hell, are you trembling?"

"Aren't you excited?" Cui Yu retorted.

Meng Gui, with the demeanor of a master, "Fortunate if gained, destiny if lost."

Cui Yu praised: "Well said, if the desk wasn't trembling so much, I might actually believe you."

Very few can pretend to be calm in such gambling-related matters, unless they're those who don't care about the invitations.

It's just a pity that in the entire campus, indifferent students are very few.

Students care immensely even about test rankings, let alone drawing invitations surpassing their wildest imaginations.

With this shivering anticipation, they endured an 8-minute wait until Zhang Chi's figure appeared at the classroom door.

In an instant, everyone's gaze was intensely focused, extremely intimidating.

Startling Zhang Chi to take a step back.

"It started, it started!" Duan Shigang rubbed his hands, preparing to demonstrate incredible luck.

Zhang Chi placed the lottery box on the podium, with a sealed strip still on it, just placed by the school.

Shan Qingrong explained: Everyone will draw in a while, and if you pull out a small envelope with a black slip inside, it means you've won; if it's a white slip, it means you haven't."

Seeing everyone's hopeful expressions, he said: "Don't expect too much; normally, there's only one or two slots per class."

Zhang Chi confidently: "There are definitely more than one or two inside, trust in my luck, at least five!"

Shan Qingrong stated: "The lottery order was originally based on ranking, but Zhang Chi proactively took the box, so he will draw first. Does anyone object?"

Naturally, no objections, as it's similar to grabbing red envelopes. It's not that the first to grab will get the biggest envelope.

Shan Qingrong tore open the seal, unveiling the lid.

Zhang Chi stepped forward; he only felt his heart pounding in his chest, a strong sense of oppression, as if about to break free from his chest.

He felt every cell in his body, excitedly bungee-jumping.

Finally, he extended his hand, a hand drenched in sweat.

The entire class of students stared at him collectively.

Zhang Chi also looked at the whole class, spotting Jiang Ning.

Inwardly sneering: 'So what if you have a lot of supporters? I am the Child of Destiny!'

Zhang Chi looked back at the lottery box, as if looking at an ancient altar, silently reciting:

'Heaven and earth as witness, stars as guidance, I exchange Yan Tianpeng's vile life for a glimpse of destiny!'

'This vile person is despicable, though human, yet as base as a beast. Now, I offer him up, hoping for heaven and earth's protection, aiding my luck to soar!'

As the last word fell, Zhang Chi took a deep breath, the ancient ritual concluded.

He reached into the box and drew out an envelope.

Then, not pausing, he turned and left.

...

"Xue Yuantong!" Shan Qingrong called out.

Xue Yuantong bounced up to the podium, "I'll take Jiang Ning's."

Thus, the lottery continued, each student filled with endless anticipation, yearning for that winning moment.

"Damn, didn't win!" Song Sheng exclaimed, seeing the white slip inside the envelope, angrily slamming it onto the desk.

"Didn't win." Jiang Yanan was upset; usually, not winning a scratch-off game felt bad, let alone missing out on an Evergreen Liquid invitation.

"Wenwen, Qing E, how about you?" she asked.

Shen Qing'e hadn't opened hers yet; she recalled seeing Jiang Ning's ink-gilded invitation at her sister's house last time, and she squeezed the envelope in her hand, her heart pounding incessantly.

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