Chapter 380 Women and Cigarette: Both sucks the life out of you!

Chapter 380 Women and Cigarette: Both sucks the life out of you!

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?In that moment of solitude, Zhang Wei's gaze was intermittently drawn to the faint shadow of Chen Yulan below. She was a diligent figure among the ruins and wildflowers, her focus unwavering as she collected the orchids.

The sight of her, so engrossed in her task, was a grounding presence, a reminder of the tangible and immediate amidst his existential contemplations.

The contrast between them was striking – Zhang Wei, lost in the vastness of existential thought, and Chen Yulan, fully immersed in the task at hand.

Yet, there was a harmony in this contrast, a balance between pondering life's great mysteries and engaging in the simple, direct actions of the present moment.

Leaning against the tree, Zhang Wei's moment of introspective quiet was suddenly interrupted by the system's unexpected and rather ill-timed suggestion. [Host, how about jumping from the edge and doing a backflip?] the system proposed, its digital voice intruding into his contemplative state.

Zhang Wei couldn't help but respond with a smirk, his eyes glancing at the branches above him. "How about I hang you up to the tree naked, and spank you until you beg?" he retorted playfully, a hint of amusement in his voice.

The system's response was both unexpected and bizarrely enthusiastic. [...that... Would be wonderful, host!]

Zhang Wei paused, a look of disbelief crossing his face. "..." He shook his head, the wry smile still playing on his lips. "Tsk, you're becoming more and more shameless recently," he commented, half-amused by the system's increasingly bold remarks.

The system continued unabashedly. [An untamed woman is like that, host. The only way to heal me is now you!]

Zhang Wei's amusement was evident as he replied, "How about giving me a discount in the system shop then?" He was always one to seek a practical advantage, even in the most bizarre of conversations.

The system's response was almost coy. [Let's keep personal and professional life separate, host *Shy emoji*]

"I am better than some old monkey, don't compare," he said softly, his tone indicating a deeper meaning. His gaze then drifted back to the cigarette in his hand.

"As for this..." He brought the cigarette closer, the burning end dangerously near her face. Chen Yulan's heart raced with a mix of apprehension and awareness of their proximity.

"This is not just a cigarette, it's a coping mechanism people develop to deal with life's problems, just like drugs..." Zhang Wei's voice was low, his chin resting gently over her shoulder, sending a shiver down her spine. "It's no different than having women... Men seek women as a coping mechanism as well, most wanting company, becoming addicted, just like how this cigarette can kill you faster, so can women."

The atmosphere between Chen Yulan and Zhang Wei had shifted from a playful exchange to a charged and uncomfortable interaction.

Chen Yulan's attempt to free herself from his grasp, coupled with her uneasy premonition, highlighted her discomfort. "Smoking, cigarettes, debauchery... Is there anything left that you haven't done?" she asked, her voice carrying a mix of disbelief and disapproval.

Zhang Wei's response was provocative and uncharacteristically forward. "I haven't tasted you yet..." he said, drawing in a deep breath. His words, meant to be teasing, crossed a boundary that Chen Yulan was not prepared for.

Shocked by his vulgar remark, Chen Yulan's eyes widened in disbelief. "You...?" Her attempt to confront him only resulted in Zhang Wei shifting his position to embrace her from the front. His closeness and suggestive words only heightened her discomfort.

As Zhang Wei leaned in, the distance between them closing rapidly, Chen Yulan's sense of panic escalated.

She instinctively reacted, pushing herself away from him just as his lips brushed against hers. "No!" she exclaimed, breaking free. In her haste, the cluster of orchids she had carefully gathered tumbled to the ground at Zhang Wei's feet.

Retreating a few steps back, her heart pounding loudly and her body trembling,

Chen Yulan found herself perilously close to the edge of the cliff. The fear and shock were evident in her posture and expression.

Her eyes darted around, seeking an escape route, her mind racing with thoughts. 'How did it come to this? We were just collecting flowers, and now... What's gotten into him?'

Zhang Wei, seemingly oblivious to her distress, clicked his tongue and advanced toward her. "C'mon, don't destroy my mood..." he said, taking a step forward.