Just then, a figure appeared out of nowhere in front of Shen Ying.

The man had long, flowing white hair that cascaded down his back, and his deep blue eyes seemed to hold endless mysteries. His exquisite and handsome features looked as if they had been carefully sculpted by the heavens.

It was clearly the same familiar face, but the appearance was completely different from Zhang Wei's previous black hair and black eyes.

The greeting that Shen Ying was about to utter caught in her throat, neither coming out nor going out, making her feel uncomfortable.

She stared wide-eyed at the other person's cool yet seemingly gentle face, her heart pounding like a deer, unable to make up her mind for a moment.

Is this... really the Zhang Wei she knows?

"What? Don't you recognize me?" Zhang Wei raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a charming smile, a smile as warm as the spring sun, and his tone as gentle as a mountain spring.

"What...what's going on? And where is this?" Shen Ying's eyes widened, filled with confusion and shock. Her voice trembled slightly as she stared in disbelief at the familiar yet unfamiliar person in front of her, her mind a complete mess.

“This is what I really look like. I’m sorry for keeping it from you all this time.” A hint of apology flashed in Zhang Wei’s eyes, but his smile remained on his face. “As for this place, this is where I live in this world. You are the first person to appear here.”

His words floated softly in the air, each one like a key to unlock a puzzle, yet bringing even more mysteries.

Shen Ying fell silent, standing there with a somewhat dazed expression.

Her mind was filled with countless tangled threads, intertwined and chaotic.

She tried her best to untangle this mess, but each attempt felt like sinking deeper into a fog.

After a long silence, she spoke with difficulty, her voice somewhat hoarse: "Who are you?"

“I am Zhang Wei.” Zhang Wei’s answer was simple and calm.

"Are you really a player?" Shen Ying's eyes became complicated.

Zhang Wei lowered his head slightly, like a child who had done something wrong, a trace of unease flashing in his eyes, swirling like a vortex in his deep gaze: "I'm sorry, I lied to you, I'm not a player, I am..." His voice was very soft.

For a moment, a thousand words stuck in her throat, and Shen Ying didn't know what to say. She just stared at Zhang Wei quietly.

After a moment, she came to her senses, feeling a mix of emotions. Perhaps this was a kind of luck; she hadn't expected that he would be her mission target.

She couldn't quite describe her feelings at that moment. She shook her head, thinking that at least she was one step closer to her goal.

Zhang Wei led Shen Ying to a room. The door slowly opened, and a rich and alluring fragrance wafted out.

Shen Ying subconsciously sniffed, and her stomach made a soft rumbling sound at just the right moment, only then realizing that she was already starving.

Looking up, one sees an exquisite dining table in the center of the room, laden with all sorts of delicious food, each dish looking incredibly tempting and making one's mouth water just by looking at it.

Zhang Wei gently took Shen Ying's hand and led her to the dining table. He gently pulled out a chair, gesturing for her to sit down, and then said softly, "Eat up, it's all prepared for you."

Shen Ying glanced at him gratefully, unconsciously touched her stomach, gave him a bright smile, and then began to eat heartily without holding back.

After enjoying the delicious food, Shen Ying leaned back in her chair with satisfaction.

At this moment, curiosity surged into her heart, and she couldn't help but ask, "Why did you approach me and help me complete the mission? What is your purpose?"

Zhang Wei gazed intently at Shen Ying, his eyes like a deep ocean.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Purpose? If I had to say what purpose I have, it would be to get close to you and be with you."

He spoke sincerely and attentively, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Shen Ying's body stiffened slightly as she recalled the bits and pieces of their time together. In fact, she had long noticed the other person's special attitude towards her, but she thought it was a gradual change in their feelings after they had gone through those hardships together.

Unexpectedly, this villain, this being who struck fear into the hearts of all players, actually had special feelings for me from the very beginning.

What exactly did he see in me?

Zhang Wei straightened his back slightly, his expression seemingly calm, but the slight rise and fall of his chest betrayed him.

He took a deep breath, and beneath his cool expression, his eyes were like a deep, dark pool, filled with unease and anticipation.

His gaze was like a soft thread, yet incredibly resilient, locking onto Shen Ying. In his eyes, everything else in the world had vanished, leaving only the person before him.

"Shen Ying, would you like to be with me?" His voice trembled slightly, his tone gentle, like a clear mountain spring flowing through the air. Every word seemed to flow slowly from his heart, carrying the most sincere and pure emotions from the depths of his soul.

Shen Ying looked at Zhang Wei quietly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She gritted her teeth, her lips trembling slightly, as if she were making a difficult decision.

Finally, she slowly spoke, "I want to be with you, but..." Her voice was a little hoarse, and her eyes... "The time I can be with you is not long..."

Before Shen Ying could finish speaking, Zhang Wei rushed forward and hugged her tightly.

He held her so tightly, as if he wanted to meld Shen Ying into his own body, making it impossible for her to leave him.

His voice whispered in Shen Ying's ear like a gentle breeze, carrying a hint of determination: "Even if it's just for a second, it's good. As long as we can be together." As he spoke, he hugged Shen Ying tighter.

"No, we will always be together," he thought to himself.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault for putting you in this predicament. Wait a little longer..." His embrace tightened, as if he wanted to integrate Shen Ying into his own life, making the two of them an inseparable whole.

Zhang Wei's arms wrapped tightly around Shen Ying like steel, locking her firmly in his embrace.

Shen Ying was held tightly in Zhang Wei's arms, her body stiffening slightly. She subconsciously twisted slightly, trying to break free from this unsettling embrace.

However, at that moment, Zhang Wei's stunningly beautiful face suddenly and rapidly approached, magnifying rapidly in her field of vision.

Before Shen Ying could react, her lips were pressed against something soft.

Zhang Wei's aura completely enveloped her, and Shen Ying's mind went blank for a moment.

In her final moments before losing consciousness, Shen Ying thought: I should have known better than to eat those cloves of garlic...

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