"Dear viewers! Unprecedented bright lights have recently appeared in the skies over major cities, sparking widespread attention…"
"At 6:00 AM on March 21st, while the sky was still dim, Nanli City was suddenly bathed in intense light, turning the entire city as bright as midday…"
"Around 8:00 PM on April 15th, Beihu City, already shrouded in night, experienced similar glaring radiance. Residents complained incessantly, unable to sleep…"
"In the early hours of June 7th, the midnight darkness of Yangxing City was shattered by blinding light. Startled citizens woke in panic, some even grabbing their bags and heading to work…"
"As days grew unnaturally prolonged—some cities now had only three hours of nighttime—companies began enforcing a 9 AM to 6 PM, six-day workweek to combat public restlessness…"
"To reassure the public, we've invited expert Wang Zhuanjia to provide a scientific explanation…"
Li Xiaofeng lounged on his couch, sipping soda and munching potato chips, eyes lazily fixed on the TV. The news meant little to him. His city, Wuning, remained untouched by these bizarre lights. The reports felt distant, like someone else's problem. His real concern was next year's college entrance exams—*that* was urgent.
"Greetings, viewers. I'm Wang Zhuanjia, an expert in astronomy and geography. Since the first light appeared, my team has dedicated every waking hour to research…"
"After tireless study, I've concluded this phenomenon is a natural solar reaction—a 'Solar Outburst Phase.' There's no need for panic. This is entirely normal…"
"Some may ask: How long will this last? Observe: After Yangxing City's June 7th event, three months have passed without recurrence. My analysis confirms the Solar Outburst Phase has ended. The final episode in Yangxing marked the sun's 'excitement' fading. Everyone can rest assured…"
"I solemnly declare: The Solar Outburst Phase is *over*!"
*"What's this?! Who turned on the spotlight—I can't see!"*
Li Xiaofeng burst into laughter as Wang Zhuanjia's televised proclamation collided with reality—the blinding light had returned after three months. *Talk about perfect comedic timing*, he thought.
He stood to toss his snack wrappers and start weekend homework. *Another Monday tomorrow…* he sighed. Switching off the TV, he missed the chaos erupting onscreen—the anchor's voice now trembling with terror.
Orphaned young, Li Xiaofeng lived alone in the apartment his parents left him, their savings covering his education. Solitude had long become routine.
"Exams…exams…" he muttered, dragging himself up.
Then—
Light.
Blistering, divine light exploded beyond his window, searing through eyelids. He stumbled to the glass, hands shielding his face, squinting at the apocalyptic glare.
His breath hitched. Heart hammered.
The radiance engulfed every inch of the city—not a blessing, but a curse. Car crashes multiplied on streets below. Screams and curses fused into a dissonant chorus.
This light dwarfed all prior events. It wasn't just bright.
It was annihilation.