Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2721

At the foot of Advanced Medical Institute's mountain, there was a peach blossom grove. It was early spring, and the blossoms were in full bloom. A small stream ran along the edge of the grove, and the towering, elegant mountain range loomed beside it.

Andrew laughed and said, "Perfect. We've got mountains, water, falling petals, and of course, the most important thing of all: beautiful women."

He waved Luna over as he said, "Come on, let me shake the tree for you."

Luna fiddled with her fingers as she stood at a distance, watching that lively man as she fought to hide her smile.

She covered her mouth and cleared her throat, saying, "Andrew, this is too childish. I don't want it."

Valerie stepped forward instead, calling out, "If she doesn't want it, I do. Andrew, shake a tree full of peach blossoms for me."

Andrew looked at Valerie's bright eyes, and there was something like happiness mixed with irritation in them. It almost seemed like she was furious yet trying to hold it in.

He softened a little and smiled. "Alright, I'll shake it for you first. But be careful, when a man shakes peach blossoms for a woman, it means for the rest of your life, you'll be caught in my web of love."

Valerie scoffed dismissively. "You think that's possible?"

Andrew chuckled. "Of course, I know it's not possible. But that's what I'm hoping for anyway. It'd be better if it weren't possible. Your temper's too terrible, I can't handle it."

Valerie glared at him angrily, but his carefree smile made her lose focus for just a second. She ended up saying nothing as she puffed out her cheeks and stood under the tree.

Andrew raised his foot and kicked the trunk. Immediately, a shower of pink petals drifted down like soft rain, carrying a burst of sweet fragrance with it.

For a moment, Valerie went completely still. Through the falling petals, she looked at the man across from her and saw him smiling at her with a gentle warmth that felt unexpectedly tender. Her heart raced, and she thought that even though the whole scene was cheesy, it was actually pretty nice.

When the petals finally settled, Andrew nudged her aside and said, "Alright, now it's Luna's turn. Take a break while I find a tree with even more blossoms for her."

Valerie huffed but could not hide the faint smile on her face as she walked off.

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