Acid rain turned the sky over the third district of the New Era Federation gray. The titanium alloy gate of Xingqiong High School glowed coldly in the rain. The holographic bulletin board at the door played the opening speech in a loop. The principal's AI-beautified face smiled flawlessly. Fan Cheng pulled the collar of his school uniform higher, covering half of his face. His worn-out synthetic leather shoes made a "squeaking" sound when he stepped in the stagnant water, forming a dazzling contrast with the shiny suspension shoes on the feet of the students around him.
