The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 23

To everyone’s surprise, Liu Yi didn’t get angry. Instead, he pondered for a moment before replying, I’ll consider your suggestion.

Given his sincere apology, the others didn’t press the matter further.

Liu Yi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw no other injuries on Ye Zhi’s body.

Remembering that Ye Zhi’s injury was caused by last night’s trending topic, Liu Yi sighed again and pulled out his phone.

Just as he was about to text Xu Shengyuan to clarify his earlier post, he discovered that Xu Shengyuan had already taken the initiative, hastily posting a clarification video.

Liu Yi raised an eyebrow in surprise. First time seeing that kid so worried about someone.

You guys rest for a bit. We have a group outing to sea this afternoon, and the livestream will start later, Liu Yi said before turning and leaving the cabin.

Still filming after an accident like this? Liu the Skinflint is really squeezing his employees dry, Jin Xi muttered, glaring at Liu Yi’s retreating figure.

I’ll cook lunch today, Qin Siran said to Ye Zhi.

Let me do it. My hands aren’t injured, and the cut on my neck isn’t deep. Ye Zhi reached up to touch the wound, but Qin Siran frowned and slapped his hand away.

Just disinfected it! What are you touching it for? Do you want me to apply more iodine?

Damn, Brother Qin’s anger is scary.

Ye Zhi fell silent, cautiously glancing at Qin Siran.

Ye Zhi hesitated several times before weakly reiterating, Brother Qin, let me cook lunch. This injury isn’t a big deal.

Qin Siran had already made breakfast, and Ye Zhi felt it was unfair to make him cook another meal.

Qin Siran saw through Ye Zhi’s intentions immediately. He reached out and tapped Ye Zhi’s forehead, stopping him from getting up. Sit back down! I don’t mind cooking. Just relax and rest.

Jin Xi suddenly chimed in, Actually… we could just eat out. My treat!

Qin Siran glared at him. Do you want Xiao Ye to run into his antis again?

Jin Xi immediately shut his mouth, realizing the potential consequences.

In the end, they agreed that Qin Siran would cook while Jin Xi assisted. Ye Zhi was settled in the living room with a pile of snacks, being treated like royalty. Jin Xi even turned on the TV for him, and whether intentionally or not, he ended up playing an animated show.

Ye Zhi had never watched cartoons before, but he found himself surprisingly engrossed. Still, something about it felt a little strange.

The livestream had already started, and when viewers saw the trio’s current setup, the chat exploded with amusement

Holy sh1t, hahaha! This feels like a family of three!

These three should just get together already. I unilaterally approve!

Just came from Weibo to find my new husband watching cartoons. The contrast is killing me!

The sound of a key turning in the lock echoed through the apartment, signaling someone’s return.

Ye Zhi, completely absorbed in his animated show, remained oblivious, curled up on the sofa with a bag of potato chips.

Lu Qingze saw the scene the moment he stepped inside the young man nestled on the sofa, eyes glued to the television, while he had just gotten off work. It gave him the strange illusion of a wife waiting for her husband to come home.

And a particularly well-behaved and beautiful wife at that.

Slightly stunned, Lu Qingze unconsciously softened his footsteps as he slowly approached Ye Zhi.

Ye Zhi quickly noticed Lu Qingze and turned to greet him with a smile

Brother Lu, you’re back?

He offered the bag of chips Hungry? Want some?

Lu Qingze nodded, but just as he reached out, he withdrew his hand.

Can you feed me?

Holy sh1t, am I hearing things?

The Film Emperor really has feelings for the beauty! This romance is confirmed!

Don’t jump to conclusions, guys! Friends can feed each other snacks too!

Ye Zhi, suspecting he’d misheard, remained silent for a long moment.

Seeing this, Lu Qingze simply said wearily, Today’s shoot was exhausting. I don’t want to move.

As he spoke, he slumped back onto the sofa, looking genuinely exhausted.

Lu Fans immediately jumped in to refute the audience’s speculation

I told you, Teacher Lu is just too tired.

Ye Zhi finally understood So Brother Lu is just too tired to move.

As a proper junior, he knew he had to fulfill his senior’s needs at this moment.

Without hesitation, Ye Zhi picked up the largest potato chip and held it to Lu Qingze’s mouth

Here, this one’s the biggest. It must be really good.

Lu Qingze took a bite from Ye Zhi’s hand.

The chip was indeed huge, requiring two or three bites to finish.

On the final bite, perhaps he was too hasty, accidentally taking Ye Zhi’s finger into his mouth. He even licked it briefly.

A warm, soft sensation tingled at Ye Zhi’s fingertip, sending a flush of heat to his cheeks. He hastily withdrew his hand, feeling flustered.

Sorry, Xiao Ye, Lu Qingze said. There was a chip crumb on your finger, and I couldn’t resist licking it…

Okay! I understand! Ye Zhi quickly interrupted, cutting off whatever Lu Qingze was about to say next.

I couldn’t resist licking it, right?

The Film Emperor licked it? Seriously? Holy sh1t!

This man is so damn sexy! How did I not notice before?

Lu Qingze’s fans, as always, countered

Teacher Lu is famous in the industry for his asceticism. There’s no way he’d do something like that.

Stop spreading rumors! My husband isn’t that kind of person!

They couldn’t fathom that a Film Emperor with such exceptional status would have any interest in a Beta.

Seeing the young man’s flustered state, a faint smile crept across Lu Qingze’s usually stern face. He tore off a few tissues and handed them to Ye Zhi.

Wipe yourself off. I’m really sorry.

Ye Zhi, his face flushed crimson, mumbled, It’s fine, but I’m not feeding you anymore.

He’s really bothered by this, Lu Qingze thought.

Even so, Lu Qingze remained in remarkably good spirits.

His tongue pressed against his teeth, as if savoring the lingering sensation of the young man’s fingertips.

But his good mood soon vanished.

As Ye Zhi turned his head, Lu Qingze noticed a wound, still coated with iodine.

How did you get hurt?

Lu Qingze’s tone was no different from usual, but his eyes darkened ominously.

Such a beautiful body should be properly protected.

How could you get hurt?

Ye Zhi didn’t notice Lu Qingze’s strange behavior and simply recounted what had happened at the supermarket.

Only after hearing the youth’s account did Lu Qingze remember to check the trending topics.

The morning’s filming schedule had been too rushed, leaving him no time to look at his phone. This was how he missed the news of Ye Zhi’s encounter with a hater.

By the time he learned that Ye Zhi had nearly been harmed, the matter had already been resolved.

A video of Ye Zhi subduing the assailant had gone viral, and Xu Shengyuan’s clarification video was also trending.

Even Xu Shengyuan had known about the incident before him.

Lu Qingze turned off his phone, his handsome face expressionless, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

Ye Zhi’s attention had already returned to the cartoon, and he paid no further attention to Lu Qingze.

The living room fell silent again, broken only by the sounds of the cartoon.

Amidst the steady white noise, Lu Qingze gradually closed his eyes.

He hadn’t lied to Ye Zhi; today’s filming schedule had indeed been exhausting, and he’d been wanting to catch up on sleep for hours.

A weight settled on Ye Zhi’s shoulder. He glanced sideways and realized Lu Qingze had fallen asleep, leaning against him.

The Film Emperor’s appearance was undoubtedly exceptional. The word refined perfectly captured his essence, with his cool, clear eyes set above a high, straight nose—like a snow lotus blooming atop a snow-capped mountain, unattainable and forbidden.

Yet in sleep, he shed some of his aloof dignity, revealing a rare, gentle softness.

Ye Zhi stared, mesmerized.

They’re leaning on each other! You call that ‘no feelings’?

Agreed! He even proactively cleared up the rumors about Xiao Ye before.

Holy sh1t, this man is a master!

Faced with irrefutable evidence from the source himself, the Lu Fans could no longer muster any counterarguments.

The scene unfolding on the live stream was simply too beautiful. The usually aloof Film Emperor had let his guard down, resting peacefully against the young man’s shoulder, their combined beauty breathtaking.

It was a moment even fans couldn’t resist screenshotting and saving.

After a long pause, a fan quietly posted a comment

Sisters, I’m sorry, but I think I’m shipping them too!

The comment quickly garnered numerous upvotes, and the majority of Lu Qingze’s fans instantly switched sides.

The tranquil atmosphere in the living room didn’t last long. The sound of a key turning in the lock echoed from the doorway.

Xu Shengyuan had returned.

A young man stood beside Xu Shengyuan, his head bowed as he carried a suitcase through the doorway.

Lu Qingze was a light sleeper. He opened his eyes almost the instant he heard the door open.

When he saw who it was, his eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze unfriendly.

Why is he here?

Brother Xu, you’re back, Ye Zhi greeted politely.

His gaze lingered on the person beside Xu Shengyuan, taking in his appearance.

And you are?

This is Xie Shi, our final guest, Xu Shengyuan introduced.

Xie Shi set down his suitcase and looked up, his eyes meeting Ye Zhi’s.

Those beautiful eyes were full of appraisal, and the young man was even more striking in person than in his videos.

Hello, Brother Ye, Xie Shi greeted proactively.

You know me? Ye Zhi asked, puzzled.

He hadn’t even introduced himself yet. How did Xie Shi know his surname was Ye?

Xie Shi nodded. I just watched Brother Ye’s videos.

So I’m that famous now?

Hearing this, Ye Zhi didn’t press further. He introduced Lu Qingze instead

This is Brother Lu, Lu Qingze. You’ve probably heard of him, right?

Xie Shi shook his head, his tone indifferent. Never heard of him.

Lu Qingze spoke up at that moment

Now that you’ve met him, shouldn’t you greet him?

Lu Qingze’s words carried an unusual edge, his tone icy.

Ye Zhi glanced at him in surprise and asked softly, Brother Lu, are you in a bad mood?

Lu Qingze grunted in response but didn’t explain why he was upset.

Probably annoyed at being woken up, Ye Zhi guessed inwardly.

Xie Shi couldn’t hear their conversation; he only saw Ye Zhi leaning close to Lu Qingze’s ear, whispering something that looked intimate.

Ignoring Lu Qingze, Xie Shi turned directly to Xu Shengyuan and asked, Where am I staying?

Who’s this little Omega? So rude—can’t he even address Brother Lu properly?

I know him. He’s a weirdo from C University’s art department. He’s always been like this.

He’s so cute, but his personality is awful. Which Alpha would ever be interested in him?