Here’s Episode 3

Here’s Episode 3 of “My Girlfriend” in C-drama style (~500 words):

⭐ Episode 3 – Shadows of the Past (~500 words)

The sun had barely risen over Shanghai when Chen Wei awoke to an eerie silence in his apartment. Yunxi was already gone. Her bed was neatly made, and a faint scent of jasmine lingered in the air. A folded note lay on the pillow.

“I have to leave for a while. Don’t look for me… it’s safer this way.”

Chen Wei’s chest tightened. He had promised to protect her, but every day with Yunxi was becoming a puzzle he couldn’t solve. He grabbed his coat and ran into the city, following the faint trail she had left behind.

Hours later, he found her in an abandoned warehouse at the edge of the harbor. She stood by a large window, staring at the water, her expression distant, almost haunted.

“Yunxi!” Chen Wei called, rushing forward. “Why did you leave?”

She didn’t turn immediately. When she finally faced him, her eyes were clouded with fear. “They’re coming,” she whispered. “If they find me… everything will be destroyed.”

Chen Wei frowned. “Who? What are you talking about?”

Her hands trembled as she pulled out a small, glowing device from her pocket. It hummed softly, casting a pale blue light across her face. “These are signals… they’ve tracked me here. I don’t know how much time we have.”

Fear mixed with determination in her eyes. “I didn’t want you involved, but now… you’re already here. I can’t protect you from what’s coming.”

Chen Wei took a deep breath, stepping closer. “I don’t care. I’ll face it with you, whatever it is.”

For a moment, Yunxi’s expression softened. She reached out, her fingers brushing his hand lightly. “You don’t understand… I’m not like other people. I’m… dangerous.”

Chen Wei shook his head. “I don’t care if you’re dangerous. You’re my girlfriend. That’s enough.”

Her eyes widened at his words. For the first time, she hesitated, torn between running and staying. The faint glow of her device pulsed faster, reacting to her emotions.

Suddenly, the warehouse doors burst open. Shadows moved in, figures clad in black, their faces hidden behind masks. Yunxi stiffened, readying herself. Chen Wei instinctively moved in front of her.

“You stay behind me,” he shouted. “I don’t care what you are. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”

The attackers paused, then advanced. Yunxi’s energy flared, a brilliant blue light enveloping the room. Chen Wei shielded his eyes, but even through the glare, he could see her fighting with strength and precision far beyond human capability.

When the light faded, the attackers had vanished, leaving scorch marks on the walls. Yunxi slumped, exhausted, her glow fading. Chen Wei helped her to her feet.

“See?” she whispered, almost ashamed. “I told you… I’m not safe.”

Chen Wei held her close, ignoring the lingering danger. “Safe or not, you’re not facing this alone. I don’t care what it takes.”

Outside, the harbor lights flickered, casting long shadows over the water. Chen Wei knew their lives had changed forever—and the storm that had found them was only just beginning.

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