The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 38

Ye Zhi immediately recognized the pheromone as belonging to an Omega, which slightly eased his suspicions.

I’m sorry for making you worry. I wasn’t feeling well earlier. I don’t know that person, but thanks to him, I managed to recover. As for the pheromone… I didn’t smell anything. I don’t know why.

He didn’t want anyone to know about his impending Differentiation, so he told a lie.

His explanation was full of inconsistencies. Xie Shi knew exactly what had happened, but he couldn’t call out Ye Zhi’s clumsy lie.

After reassuring Xie Shi, the exhaustion finally hit Ye Zhi. His voice grew weak as he said, I’m a bit tired. I’m going back to my cabin.

Even though it was just a Pseudo-Heat, he felt utterly drained, as if all his energy had been sucked away. He longed to collapse onto his bed and sleep until the end of time.

Xie Shi understood why Ye Zhi was so weak and offered, I don’t have class this afternoon. I’ll take a taxi and drive you back.

That works. Thank you for your trouble.

Ye Zhi was genuinely exhausted. He was more than happy to accept a ride home.

The two walked out of the Library and headed toward the school gate, attracting curious glances along the way.

Ye Zhi didn’t notice, but Xie Shi did.

He knew why—Ye Zhi’s Alpha pheromones were overwhelmingly strong.

Xie Shi’s gaze fell on the back of Ye Zhi’s neck, where the skin around his scent glands still flushed red.

That Alpha must have touched him for a long time, Xie Shi thought.

His eyes darkened, revealing nothing of the emotions hidden within.

In the taxi back, Ye Zhi leaned against the window, his head nodding slightly before he drifted off to sleep.

Seeing him asleep, Xie Shi quietly moved closer. He gently turned Ye Zhi’s head and rested it on his shoulder.

Xie Shi stroked the back of Ye Zhi’s neck repeatedly, as if trying to erase the scent of the stranger Alpha.

As their proximity increased, a faint floral fragrance filled the air. Xie Shi couldn’t help but wonder

How intoxicating will Brother Ye’s pheromones become after his Differentiation into an Omega?

Just as Sep had sensed when he first met Ye Zhi, Xie Shi had known from their initial encounter that Ye Zhi might differentiate into an Omega.

That day, Ye Zhi had just returned from the supermarket. Though the wound on his neck had scabbed over and been treated with iodine, it couldn’t conceal the sweet floral scent leaking from it.

The rarity of S-Class Omegas meant that few people understood them well. Most were unaware that these individuals carried pheromones from birth, though their immature glands rendered the pheromones barely detectable, the faint scent resembling ordinary body odor.

Xie Shi, however, was well-informed about this. He had recognized the significance of the scent that day.

In other words, Brother Ye would inevitably differentiate into an Omega, and the injection Xie Shi had administered merely accelerated the process.

Brother won’t blame me, right? Xie Shi murmured, gazing at the sleeping figure.

Ye Zhi slept straight through until dinner time. When he woke, he found himself lying on the bed in the cabin.

So Xiao Xie carried me all the way from the car to the room?

Noticing the room was empty, Ye Zhi got out of bed, yawned, and headed downstairs to see if anyone was around.

Just then, the workday’s livestream time arrived. The Production Team opened the broadcast, and the viewers were particularly excited today

Guys, have you seen the top comment?! They’re making the Group O guests wear black stockings! I’m so hyped!

I saw it! This suggestion is so twisted! I love it!

I hope Xiao Ye is on tomorrow’s date! I want to see him wear them!

The live stream comments were buzzing with excitement. Just moments ago, the production team had posted an official announcement

Good afternoon, viewers! During today’s Heartbeat Text Message segment, two guests sent messages to each other. As a result, the show will host a date for them tomorrow.

For this date, viewers can submit date requests for both Group A and Group O guests! The most popular suggestions will become Heartbeat Missions, which will be sent to the two guests’ phones.

However, the guests themselves were still unaware of the upcoming date.

As Ye Zhi descended the stairs, an enticing aroma filled his nostrils, instantly perking him up.

Wow, that smells amazing! What is it?

Following the scent, Ye Zhi arrived at the dining room. A pot was simmering on the table, divided into two compartments by a metal partition.

Hearing the noise, Qin Siran peeked out from the kitchen, still wearing his apron.

Seeing him, Ye Zhi asked, Brother Qin, are you preparing dinner?

Yeah, I thought we’d have hot pot tonight.

Ye Zhi gazed at the steaming pot, its fragrant broth bubbling invitingly. This pot is so cool! I’ve never seen one like this before—it looks like a yin-yang symbol!

Noticing Ye Zhi’s wide-eyed curiosity, Qin Siran guessed the younger man had never tried hot pot before. He explained,

This is a yin-yang hot pot, Qin Siran explained. You can have two different soup bases in one pot. Once the soup boils, keep the heat on low. Just add whatever ingredients you want to cook.

What kind of soup bases did you put in? Ye Zhi asked, leaning closer to the steaming pot and staring intently at the two-toned broth.

One side was fiery red, clearly spicy. The other was a mild, milky white, with visible mushrooms floating within.

Qin Siran continued, The left side is the spicy broth, and the right side is the mushroom broth.

The aroma of the hot pot was so enticing that Ye Zhi swallowed hard, then stepped back, trying to resist the temptation.

He glanced around the room and asked, Is it just you here? Where is everyone else?

We didn’t have enough ingredients for hot pot, so Brother Xu went to the supermarket.

As he spoke, Qin Siran wiped his hands and walked toward the living room, as if to retrieve something. He asked over his shoulder, Are you feeling any better now? When I got back to the room this afternoon, you were asleep, and Xiao Xie was watching over you. He said you had a fever and missed class.

Hearing Qin Siran’s words, the netizens couldn’t help but worry

Ah? Xiao Ye had a fever?

No wonder I didn’t see Xiao Ye in class this afternoon!

Wait, you’re in the same class as Xiao Ye?! You’re practically shipping them in real life!

The living room was right next to the dining area, so Ye Zhidu could hear everything Qin Siran said.

Watching Qin Siran’s busy figure, he called out, I’m feeling much better now. Don’t worry.

Qin Siran leaned over the coffee table to retrieve a thermometer and brought it to Ye Zhidu. Take your temperature. I won’t be able to relax otherwise.

Ye Zhidu accepted the thermometer, looked up at Qin Siran, and asked with a puzzled expression, How do I use this?

Put it under your armpit, hold it there for ten minutes, then take it out.

Since it was difficult to place the thermometer under his armpit while wearing clothes, Ye Zhidu casually pulled down his collar and tucked the thermometer under his arm.

His movements were completely natural.

But Qin Siran felt increasingly awkward, his face flushing crimson.

The young man didn’t realize that the moment he lowered his collar, the alluring sight of his chest had been fully exposed.

Qin Siran quickly averted his gaze and turned toward the kitchen, reminding Ye Zhidu, Remember to hold it tight so it doesn’t fall out. There are still some vegetables in the kitchen that need washing. I’ll go wash them now.

Ye Zhidu Oh, okay.

Is Xiao Qin blushing? He’s so innocent!

Qin-bao, what are you doing?! Why didn’t you personally tuck the thermometer under Xiao Ye’s arm?!

The comment above is spot-on! Just a little collar pull, a lingering glance, and the mood would have been perfect!

The sound of the door opening drew Ye Zhi’s curious gaze.

From the dining area, he had a clear view of the entrance. Xu Shengyuan appeared in the doorway, carrying a large bag of groceries.

Xu Shengyuan’s face lit up at the sight of Ye Zhi. Xiao Ye, you’re awake?

Yeah, let me help you with that, Ye Zhi replied.

Clutching his left arm, Ye Zhi hurried to the door and took the heavy bag with his free hand.

Xu Shengyuan noticed the way the young man was holding his arm and asked, Taking your temperature? How are you feeling now? Still comfortable?

Ye Zhi nodded and smiled. Much better. I’m feeling much better now.

Xu Shengyuan sighed in relief. Good. We’ll check the thermometer later to see if your fever has gone down. I was so worried when I couldn’t find you at C University this afternoon. I thought you’d been kidnapped!

Ye Zhi had meant to notify Xu Shengyuan earlier, but the phone provided by the Production Team didn’t have his contact information. Exhausted and distracted, he’d completely forgotten.

Hearing Xu Shengyuan’s words, Ye Zhi felt even more guilty.

I’m so sorry, Brother Xu. I wasn’t feeling well this afternoon, so I skipped class and came back early. Did you wait for me long? I feel terrible for making you come all this way for nothing…

Before he could finish, Xu Shengyuan suddenly reached out and patted his head.

The boy was just too adorable. Xu Shengyuan couldn’t resist ruffling his hair.

What are you talking about? You weren’t feeling well! Why are you worrying about others? I just wasted a trip, but you suffered all afternoon because you were sick. You poor thing, Xiao Ye.

As he spoke, Xu Shengyuan’s tone became teasing, yet carried an unconscious tenderness.

Ye Zhi pursed his lips and mumbled an Mm.

During his Pseudo-Heat that afternoon, he had felt panicked, but even more than that, he had felt utterly helpless.

He had suddenly realized that in this unfamiliar place, he didn’t have a single person he could completely trust.

A stranger had helped him through his Pseudo-Heat, but Xie Shi’s subsequent arrival made him hesitant to fully trust anyone.

Isolated and helpless—how familiar those words felt.

He was even about to undergo Differentiation into a new identity he had never encountered before

Omega. What was an Omega?

Everything felt so foreign.

It was like that first day in Mobei, when swirling yellow sand obscured the path ahead. He couldn’t see his future clearly, only feeling lost and helpless.

No one could truly understand his feelings, and he refused to show weakness easily.

Yet Qin Siran’s undisguised concern and the genuine heartache hidden within Xu Shengyuan’s teasing words offered solace to his unspoken fears.

Ye Zhicai belatedly realized

In this life, he was no longer a general burdened with heavy responsibilities, no longer bound to guard the desolate sands of Mobei, nor forced to suppress his emotions alone.

Someone was watching over his feelings, and someone cared about him.

Perhaps he could try opening his heart a little.