The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 36

Remembering the injuries on the child’s hands, Ye Zhi suddenly understood.

His Majesty the Emperor was always busy and had no time to spend with the Little Highness. The Noble Consort, who should have been responsible for his care, disliked the Little Highness and even resorted to beating and scolding him.

The palace maids, unaware of the situation, assumed the Little Highness was simply difficult to serve since he never spoke. No one likely bothered to talk to him.

Little Bun, from now on, I’ll keep you company and chat with you. How does that sound?

The boy’s clear voice seemed to pierce through the gloomy clouds, bringing the warmth of the sun.

Xiao Xieshi stared blankly at the boy for a long moment before giving a slight nod.

Clutching tightly to the hem of Ye Zhi’s robe, he gazed up at him and asked, Will you… always… stay with me?

Yes, I’ll always be here for you.

Since reaching adulthood, Xie Shi had repeatedly dreamt this same dream. Yet he never knew the identity of the boy in his dream until the day he met Ye Zhi.

Normally, the dream would end at this point, and he would awaken.

But today, the dreamscape began to shift. The illusory space twisted and expanded, then froze in place.

The once-small child had become the Emperor. The buildings before him were draped in white cloth, and he entered the mourning hall dressed in white robes.

At the center of the hall lay an ice coffin.

All the mourners were dismissed, leaving Xie Shi alone before the ice coffin. Inside lay Ye Zhi, now a grown man.

Xie Shi stood beside the coffin and whispered, I’m sorry. I didn’t deliberately withhold reinforcements. I never wanted you to die… I truly didn’t mean to cause your death.

The young emperor no longer used the imperial Zhen, his demeanor unbefitting his regal status, filled with helpless confusion.

The ice coffin remained unsealed. Xie Shi reached out to trace Ye Zhi’s familiar face, the icy touch making his nose sting.

Brother, I’ve protected Xia State. You promised you’d always be by my side… Please wake up.

Xie Shi’s voice trembled, and by the end, he was weeping, his face buried in his hands.

He could feel the thoughts and emotions of his dream self as if they were his own past experiences. For a moment, he couldn’t distinguish between the dream and reality.

The grief was palpable, like a bottomless vortex engulfing Xie Shi, leaving him unable to struggle free.

Just then, a clear, crisp voice called out from afar

Xiao Xie, time to wake up.

Xie Shi opened his eyes to find the person who had been lying in the ice coffin standing alive before him.

His emotions overwhelmed him. He threw his arms around the man, sobbing, I knew it was you. I’m sorry… I’ll never let you go again…

Ye Zhi ???

He tried to push Xie Shi away, but Xie Shi only tightened his grip, leaving Ye Zhi feeling helpless.

Noticing the tremor in Xie Shi’s voice, Ye Zhi asked softly, Xiao Xie, did you have a nightmare?

Yes, a very scary one, Xie Shi replied, having regained his composure. Yet he couldn’t bear to release the person in his arms, whispering, Brother Ye, I’m so scared.

Ye Zhi couldn’t help but think, Xiao Xie is such a scaredy-cat.

Recalling Xu Shengyuan’s words from Hailin Village, Ye Zhi found himself torn between belief and disbelief. Xu Shengyuan had claimed Xie Shi was no good. But the boy before him seemed so timid. He found it hard to believe someone so docile and timid could be truly wicked.

Ye Zhi sighed softly and patted Xie Shi’s back reassuringly. It’s okay now. It was just a dream. You’re awake now, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.

As agreed the previous night, Lu Qingze was supposed to drive Ye Zhi to school today. Xie Shi, however, insisted on taking a taxi himself, preferring to inconvenience himself rather than accept a ride from Lu Qingze.

On the C University campus, few students had arrived from off-campus today. Most had already moved into their dorms the day before.

Due to the filming schedule, Ye Zhi hadn’t rushed to move in, which meant he missed the evening class meeting and didn’t receive his new textbooks.

After parking the car, Lu Qingze’s first order of business was to take Ye Zhi to collect his textbooks.

To ensure the safety of the guests, the live broadcast was suspended during the day on weekdays and would only resume in the evening.

Thanks to this rule, the students of C University remained unaware that the Film Emperor had visited the campus.

The path to the textbook distribution point was clear. Lu Qingze carried a thick stack of books and escorted Ye Zhi all the way to the classroom door before leaving.

Having missed the class meeting the previous night and still wearing a mask, Ye Zhi went unrecognized by his classmates when he entered the room.

But just as he settled into his seat, a familiar voice whispered in his ear

Xiao Ye? I’m not mistaken, am I?

The speaker deliberately lowered her voice to avoid attracting attention.

Ye Zhi looked up and saw a girl with a ponytail. He recognized her—she was the one who had led the apology at the supermarket that day.

You’re… Zhou Qianqian?

Zhou Qianqian was overjoyed that the boy remembered her name. Yes! How did you know my name?

Ye Zhi recalled the scene and repeated the girl’s words from that day

If anyone ever insults you again, Zhou Qianqian will be the first to make them pay!

Pfft, you remember that so clearly! Zhou Qianqian exclaimed, impressed by the young man’s memory. She casually sat down beside him. No one’s sitting here, right?

Ye Zhi nodded. No one. Go ahead.

Zhou Qianqian was overjoyed. Ye Zhi’s presence here meant they were in the same class. This meant she could not only admire his beauty up close but also witness their potential romance firsthand!

Could life get any better?!

The class was World History, and Ye Zhi listened intently, flipping through the textbook throughout the entire session.

The teacher had to cover an entire semester’s worth of material, so the pace was quite slow. However, Ye Zhi was intensely curious about this world and had already skimmed through the entire book by morning.

Through his morning’s study, he finally gained a relatively comprehensive understanding of this world, especially the six genders that humans had evolved.

According to the textbook’s objective explanation, the six genders were a result of human evolution.

He had only learned the meaning of evolution through Zhou Qianqian’s explanation.

It turned out that during the millennium following the Xia State’s collapse, a devastating epidemic had swept through the land. Many perished from relentless fevers, bringing humanity to the brink of extinction. Yet, one by one, survivors emerged, their fevers breaking. These survivors developed a distinctive bulge at the base of their necks.

Later generations called this the gland, and the pheromones it released became the carriers of primal love and desire, giving rise to the six genders.

Besides this scientific explanation, Ye Zhi had also encountered an intriguing legend in his reading

Humans had once forged a pact with the gods of nature. In exchange for rebirth, humanity surrendered its freedom to choose love. The pheromones between Alphas and Omegas were not merely bonds, but also curses.

At noon, Ye Zhi grabbed a quick bite and hurried to the library.

Zhou Qianqian had mentioned that the library housed historical records of the Xia State, which he wanted to borrow and study.

However, the moment Ye Zhi left the classroom, Xie Shi appeared at the doorway.

Zhou Qianqian, who hadn’t yet left, immediately noticed the figure at the entrance.

She recognized him as one of the guests who had appeared on the same program as Ye Zhi.

Seeing the man’s anxious expression and his constant glances into the classroom, Zhou Qianqian guessed he must have urgent business. She approached the door and asked, Are you looking for Xiao Ye?

Xie Shi immediately grabbed Zhou Qianqian’s arm and pressed, Do you know where he went?

He went to the library. Is there something you need him for?

But Xie Shi didn’t have time to answer. Having gotten the information he needed, he turned and hurried toward the library.

Zhou Qianqian watched his retreating figure, her mind buzzing with curiosity What could be so urgent?

In the library, Ye Zhi was flipping through the newly found History of the Xia State.

His goal was clear to see the final fate of the Xia State. He flipped directly to the last page

Xia Calendar Year 245 The Xia State annihilates the Northern Rong, capturing their entire imperial family.

In the twelfth month of the following year, Xia forces conquer the southwest, subjugating the barbarian tribes and unifying the four directions. The Xia State is renamed the Xia Dynasty.

Thus began the dynasty’s golden age.

This outcome was completely unexpected for Ye Zhi. He never imagined the Xia State would not only survive but also unify the surrounding smaller states, ultimately establishing a glorious dynasty.

Since the Xia State ultimately annihilated the Northern Rong, it meant their military strength had been sufficient all along.

Yet the Little Emperor still refused to send him reinforcements.

It seemed… he simply wanted Ye Zhi dead.

Ye Zhi had been the Little Emperor’s study companion since the age of six. Back then, the Little Emperor was just a tearful, chubby-cheeked Little Bun.

Perhaps due to the absence of familial affection, the child had clung fiercely to his study companion, who was only a year older.

Sometimes, he wouldn’t even stay in his own palace, crying and demanding to stay at the Marquis Manor for days.

But this clingy Little Bun, upon ascending the throne, had gradually grown distant, his temperament becoming increasingly inscrutable.

Ye Zhi could understand it to some extent. Sitting on the supreme throne for too long inevitably bred anxiety.

The emperor likely wanted him dead simply because of his close personal ties with the traitor.

Yet disappointment lingered.

He realized with helpless clarity that even the most intimate and unparalleled past could not dispel the insecurities and suspicions of those in high positions.

Whether due to his turbulent emotions or the scorching midday heat of late summer, Ye Zhi felt his body growing increasingly hot. This was accompanied by a burning sensation that intensified at the back of his neck.

Within moments, his body felt like a furnace, as if an invisible fire were consuming him from within, draining every last ounce of his strength.

Everything happened so suddenly. By the time Ye Zhi realized something was wrong, he was already weak and disoriented.

So hot… so uncomfortable…

This section of the library housed historical texts and rarely saw students. Ye Zhi staggered to his feet, clutching the bookshelf for support. He tried to call for help, but his voice came out weak and trembling

Is anyone there…?

Just then, a strange fragrance drifted into his nostrils, like a cold wind from an icy plain, momentarily easing the heat in his body.

But it was too little, barely enough to offer relief, and instead only intensified his discomfort.

His body craved more. Instinctively, Ye Zhi followed the scent forward, stumbling blindly until he collided with someone.

Ah… little one, we meet again.

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Beyond the Romance Variety Show setting, there will also be Xiao Ye’s career arc as he navigates the entertainment industry. What will happen then?

Furthermore, the events of his past life will gradually be revealed later in the story. So, here’s the question

What are the true identities of each male lead?

What stories do they each share with Ye Zhi?

Psst… so far, no one has guessed them all correctly!

Who was the person Ye Zhi bumped into in the latest chapter?

Will Ye Zhi uncover Xie Shi’s true nature?

What lies behind the mysterious rebirth?

Among all the male leads, who will Ye Zhi ultimately choose?

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