Zhang Mei cursed

all characters in this story are 18+

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Ethan and Jake had been planning this trip for months. They wanted to explore China, not only the famous tourist spots, but also the traditional culture and remote areas that are rarely visited by tourists.

After arriving in Beijing, they realized one major obstacle, they had difficulty understanding the local language and dialect, although Ethan knew a little Mandarin, it was not enough to communicate with the villagers they planned to visit.

While looking for a solution, they met a female translator named Zhang Mei, a friendly mother who offered to help. Zhang Mei came from a big city, but she happened to have a job near the village Ethan and Jake wanted to visit.

“I know the village you are going to”

“It just so happens that I am going there too, I can be your guide and translator” she said with a warm smile.

Ethan and Jake felt very helped and accepted her offer. They did not know that behind Zhang Mei’s friendly attitude, there was a hidden intention.

The trip to the remote village in Yunnan took several hours from the big city, Zhang Mei talked about the beauty of the village along the way.

“This is a very special place” she said.

“Full of ancient traditions and natural wonders, you won't regret it"

Upon arrival, the village was indeed extraordinary, Cobblestone streets, traditional wooden houses, and the expanse of green mountains that surrounded the village created an almost magical atmosphere, The villagers, although a little wary of strangers, seemed friendly

However, while Ethan and Jake were busy enjoying the scenery, Zhang Mei secretly met someone who lived on the outskirts of the village, an old woman who was known to have ancient magical abilities.

"I have found someone"

"I need one of them to be my daughter. I have waited too long" Zhang Mei said in ancient Chinese

"Do you know this ritual cannot be undone?"

The old woman nodded slowly.

"I know. Do it" Zhang Mei smiled faintly

The old woman prepared her ritual, but she took some time to choose a target, Zhang Mei returned to Ethan and Jake with a smile, as if nothing had happened

"You guys should try the tradition of drinking tea tonight"

"It's part of the cultural experience of this village" Zhang Mei said

That night, Zhang Mei took them to the old woman's house, claiming that the house was one of the oldest cultural places in the village, Ethan and Jake who didn't know anything just thought this was part of their adventure

They were served warm tea, which tasted a little bitter, The old woman spoke in Chinese to Zhang Mei, who then translated for Ethan and Jake

"She said this tea is part of the local tradition. This is to welcome the guest of honor" Zhang Mei said

Ethan and Jake, who didn't know Zhang Mei was hiding the real meaning, drank the tea without suspicion

After that, they returned to their small inn to rest, but that night, Ethan began to feel something strange. His body felt hot and light, as if something had changed inside him

When morning came, Ethan woke up with a strange feeling. He looked into the small mirror in his room and was shocked to see a reflection that was not himself. He now had the body of a young Chinese girl with pale skin, long hair, and a very beautiful face.

“Jake!” he shouted in panic, his voice higher than usual.

“Who are you?! And where is Ethan?” Jake woke up confused

“It’s me, Ethan! I don’t know what happened!” Ethan stared at Jake in panic.

“Wait… this has to have something to do with the tea!” Jake paused, trying to process what had happened.

They rushed to Zhang Mei, who seemed completely unfazed by Ethan’s change

“What the hell happened?!” Ethan shouted

“You… have been chosen” Zhang Mei, with a small smile, replied

“Chosen for what?” Jake asked angrily

“I lost my daughter many years ago. The old woman helped me. One of you has to be my daughter and the tea chose Ethan”

“The one who becomes my daughter will slowly gain my daughter’s feminine memories”

“You… you did this?!” Ethan stared at her in disbelief.

“I just want a daughter, I have no other choice” Zhang Mei nodded

Ethan and Jake tried to leave the village, but they soon realized that they were caught up in something much bigger, The old woman said that the ritual could not be undone unless Ethan willingly accepted his role as Zhang Mei’s son

However, Ethan did not want to give up so easily, Together with Jake, they tried to find a way to overcome this curse. But the longer Ethan was in his new body, he began to feel something strange: a feeling of comfort and connection with Zhang Mei, Zhang Mei really treated him like her own daughter, he really felt loved that there was a feminine voice that spoke to him with a soft voice

"You have to accept it" said the voice inside Ethan's heart

And Zhang Mei really bought him a Chinese high school girl's dress, although on the surface he said that he rejected it in his heart Ethan somehow loved her

"I don't mean anything bad. I just want a daughter, I will take care of you like my own child" Zhang Mei continued to convince Ethan

Ethan had to make a big decision: fight against this curse or accept a new life as Zhang Mei's daughter