One July morning, a year later.
A table stood outside the gates of Shrek Outer Court, where two students responsible for registration and assessment sign-ups were seated.
Yun Jingheng had only just ambled over to the entrance, thinking that it was still early and there probably would not be many people.
But in reality, today was the peak period for lining up to register.
Then he saw the queue.
It stretched from the gates all the way out, a dense sea of people packed shoulder to shoulder amid a roaring clamor.
Some carried bags, some ate breakfast, and some talked on the phone...
Standing inside the school gates, Yun Jingheng looked at the endless line ahead of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
He lowered his head to check the time: 6:37.
It's this early. Why are there so many people?
It's not like the supermarket is giving away eggs. What are they doing here so early?
Behind the table at the gates sat a male and female student, sorting through blank registration forms.
When the male student looked up, he saw Yun Jingheng standing inside the gates. He froze for a moment, then turned to the female student. "Hey, is he here to help? Didn't they say there would be volunteers today?"
The female student raised her head and followed his gaze.
Yun Jingheng wore a white jacket, his hair tied up to reveal the crescent mark between his brows. He stood within the school gates, sunlight falling over him and making him especially conspicuous.
The female student looked at him for several seconds, then frowned. "I don't think I saw him at yesterday's meeting."
The male student frowned as well.
"Aren't all the volunteers Outer Court students? I don't think I've seen him either."
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