I stood on the street, the cold wind biting at my cheeks. Tao Jing's words pierced my heart like a sharp sword. She knew my secret, and that filled me with fear and unease.
The heat within me surged again, and my breath quickened. This feeling grew stronger, as if it were about to consume me. I involuntarily quickened my pace, desperate to escape this torment.
As I passed by a gym, I caught a glimpse through the glass of a fit female trainer guiding her students. She wore tight workout clothes that showcased her perfect curves. The powerful beauty she exuded made me stop in my tracks.
"Need some help?" A crisp voice came from behind me. I turned to find a pair of bright eyes looking back at me.
"I'm the trainer here, Zhang Chenxi." She extended her hand, revealing a sunlit smile.
I shook her hand, feeling a sense of strength unlike that of the girls at school. "Liu Chunfeng."
"You look troubled," Zhang Chenxi observed keenly. "Want to come in and talk?"
The gym was filled with the scent of sweat and hormones. Zhang Chenxi led me to a secluded corner and handed me a bottle of water.
"What's bothering you?" Her voice was gentle yet firm.
I looked at her, suddenly overwhelmed with the urge to confide. "I... I've been feeling like I'm losing control lately."
"Is it because of changes in your body?" Her words struck me like a bolt of lightning. "I can tell your muscle development isn't natural."
I fell silent. Zhang Chenxi stepped closer, her faint fragrance enveloping me. "I've seen many cases like this; those substances..."
"You know about them?" I looked at her in surprise.
"More than you think." Her hand gently brushed against my arm. "But what's important is how to control it, not let it control you."
I felt the warmth of her palm, as if the heat inside me had found an outlet. Zhang Chenxi's gaze became dreamy, her lips slightly parted.
In the next moment, our bodies pressed tightly together. In the equipment room, we unleashed our long-suppressed desires with fervor. Her body was both flexible and strong; every movement radiated the beauty of power.
Afterward, Zhang Chenxi leaned against me, her fingers lightly tracing my chest. "You know? You're not the first person to face this issue."
"What do you mean?"
"Behind those substances lies a bigger secret." Her expression suddenly turned serious. "Someone is using these drugs to play a dangerous game."
Just then, my phone buzzed. A message from an unknown number read: "Looks like you've found a new solution? Interested in making a deal with me?"
Signed: Lu Wei.
Lu Wei's appearance struck like lightning, cutting through my chaotic thoughts.
He leaned against the doorframe with a playful smile on his lips, his gaze sweeping over me and Zhang Chenxi's bare bodies.
"Looks like you've found a new way to solve your problems?" His tone was laced with sarcasm.
I got up from Zhang Chenxi, wrapped myself in a towel, and coldly stared at him. "What do you want?"
Lu Wei stepped inside, pacing as he placed a bulging briefcase on the table with a dull thud.
"I'm here to make you a deal." He opened the briefcase, revealing stacks of brand-new bills.
I frowned. "What kind of deal?"
Lu Wei picked up a business card, which had the names and contact information of several beautiful women written on it.
"These are all you need," he said, handing me the card. "I can satisfy all your desires."
"What are the terms?" I took the card, my fingertips trembling slightly.
"Very simple," Lu Wei's smile turned suggestive. "Help me boost the basketball team's popularity, make me more well-liked at school."
I fell silent, my mind battling fiercely within itself.
I knew that Lu Wei's proposal was a tremendous temptation for me.
I longed to escape the pain caused by the side effects of the drugs, to gain the attention of more beautiful women.
But I also understood that this deal was fraught with danger.
I might lose myself and become Lu Wei's puppet.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to keep my composure.
"I need time to think," I said.
Lu Wei chuckled. "Of course, take your time. But," he paused, "your time is running out."
He shot me a meaningful glance before turning and leaving the lounge.
I watched Lu Wei's retreating figure, lost in thought.
I knew I had to make a choice.
Either succumb to desire and become Lu Wei's pawn,
or stand firm against fate's arrangement.
I felt an overwhelming sense of pain and confusion.
I sat alone on the sofa, letting my thoughts swirl around me.
Zhang Chenxi walked over and gently wrapped her arms around my shoulders.
"Chunfeng," she said softly, "no matter what choice you make, I will support you."
Her tenderness offered me a flicker of comfort, but my inner turmoil showed no signs of easing.
I knew this would be a night that changed my fate.
In the end, I accepted Lu Wei's deal.
I began to live a life of excess and indulgence.
Every day, I went on dates with different beautiful women, relishing their warmth and care.
I became addicted to alcohol and sex, trying to numb myself and forget the pain within.
I became a prominent figure at school, my name echoing throughout the campus.
I led the basketball team to victory after victory, my skills improving with each game.
It felt as if I stood at the pinnacle of life, basking in endless glory and pleasure.
Yet behind all of this, I felt a profound emptiness and confusion.
I realized I was gradually losing myself.
I had become a puppet controlled by desire.
Doubts began to creep in about Lu Wei's true intentions.
Did he really just want to elevate the basketball team's reputation?
Or did he have deeper plans in mind?
Anxiety and fear gripped me.
I started to regret my initial decision.
But I knew there was no turning back now.
I was mired in a quagmire, unable to escape.
After a night of revelry, I returned to my apartment alone.
I looked at myself in the mirror, my eyes hollow and my face haggard.
A wave of disgust and nausea washed over me.
I realized that I had to make a change.
I could no longer sink into this abyss.
I had to reclaim my true self.
But I knew this would be a difficult battle.
What I was about to face was not only the conspiracy of Lu Wei but also the demons lurking deep within me.
I took a deep breath, a glimmer of determination flashing in my eyes.
I would not give up.
I would overcome it all.
I picked up my phone and dialed Li Mengni's number.
Her voice came through, laced with a hint of laziness. "Hello, who is this?"
"It's me, Liu Chunfeng."
"Liu Chunfeng?" Li Mengni's voice suddenly sharpened, "What do you want?"
"I want to tell you something about the secret of the Height Increasing Drug."
There was a moment of silence on the other end.
"Where are you? I'm coming to find you now."
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