The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 39

The two brought the fresh ingredients back to the kitchen, washed them, and arranged them on the dining table.

When the time came, Qin Siran urged Ye Zhi to take out the thermometer.

Holding the thermometer, Qin Siran examined it closely as Xu Shengyuan leaned in beside him.

36.4 degrees Celsius, Xu Shengyuan announced. The fever has broken.

Qin Siran put the thermometer away, still slightly worried. I wonder if the fever might return. We should check Xiao Ye’s temperature again later.

Ye Zhi remained completely compliant throughout, being exceptionally well-behaved.

Why does this feel like parents fussing over their sick child?

I had a fever yesterday too, and Qin Siran and Xu Shengyuan’s interactions were exactly like my own parents’.

I’m dying of laughter! Isn’t this a romance variety show? Why is it so heartwarming?!

Let’s start eating while we wait for the others, Xu Shengyuan said, preparing a dipping sauce and placing it in front of Ye Zhi before casually sitting down beside the boy.

Qin Siran glanced at Xu Shengyuan before ultimately choosing to sit across from Ye Zhi.

This position allowed him to closely observe the boy’s every micro-expression. He immediately noticed Ye Zhi’s bewildered expression.

Just put whatever you want to eat into the pot, Qin Siran said, picking up a plate of meatballs and dumping them into the bubbling red broth.

Ye Zhi finally moved, mimicking Qin Siran’s actions by adding his favorite ingredients to the spicy pot.

Xu Shengyuan couldn’t help but ask, Xiao Ye, can you really handle this much spice?

I can’t handle spice at all, Ye Zhi replied.

Then why are you putting everything in the spicy pot?

As if in response to Xu Shengyuan’s words, the chili peppers that had been lurking at the bottom of the pot now danced to the surface with the bubbling broth.

Ye Zhi !!!

Oh heavens! How could I forget this pot was spicy?!

I knew something was off earlier. I thought Xiao Ye loved spicy food.

With that many peppers, it’s probably extra-spicy level, hahaha.

Pfft, hahahaha, sorry, I just burst out laughing.

Noticing Ye Zhi’s subtle expression, Qin Siran couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

Don’t worry, once it’s cooked, you can rinse it in the mild pot next to it.

Just then, the sound of the door opening echoed through the room. All three heads turned toward the entrance.

It was Jin Xi returning.

Hot pot tonight? This smells amazing!

Seeing only three people at the table, Jin Xi asked, Why are there only three of you? Where are Xiao Lu and Xiao Xie?

Xu Shengyuan stuffed a mouthful of fatty beef into his mouth and mumbled, Lu Qingze is still on set. He has so many scenes today, he probably won’t be back even tonight. As for Xie Shi, I have no idea.

Qin Siran, who knew the situation, added, Xiao Xie said he had some school matters to attend to and won’t be joining us for dinner tonight.

In other words, all the Heartbeat Guests who were returning to the cabin for dinner had now arrived.

Both the big one and the little one are so busy, Jin Xi teased, then settled into the empty seat beside Qin Siran, filling the gap at the table.

The four sat around the dining table, occasionally sharing anecdotes from their day. As the conversation flowed, it broadened into a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas, creating a warm and animated atmosphere.

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Zhi casually remarked

Do you guys remember what happened the night we got back from Hailin Village?

Ye Zhi wanted to find out who had injected him with the unknown substance.

Jin Xi and Xu Shengyuan shook their heads in unison.

Their synchronized response reminded Qin Siran of their drunken antics that night. Chuckling, he said

Those two were completely wasted and probably don’t remember a thing. They were even singing duets in the living room—I could hear them from the kitchen while I was making hangover soup. After they finally quieted down, I came out to find them passed out on the sofa, hugging each other.

Qin Siran’s brief summary captured the state of all three of them that night.

In other words, Brother Qin hadn’t been drunk at all; he’d even had the energy to make hangover soup for everyone.

Realizing this, Ye Zhi turned to Qin Siran and asked

Who else wasn’t drunk that night?

Qin Siran paused to think, then replied

Brother Lu and Xiao Xie were there. Xiao Xie was even helping me make the hangover soup. Later, you went to take a shower, but you drank too much and fell asleep in the bathroom. Xiao Xie had to carry you back.

Ye Zhi’s memories of that night were a complete blur. When he woke up the next day, he couldn’t recall anything that had happened.

Through Qin Siran’s retelling, Ye Zhi finally began to piece together some fragments of the night.

He remembered showering and suddenly feeling dizzy. He nearly fell when he stepped out of the bathroom, but Xie Shi had caught him.

Dizziness, Xie Shi, injection.

Once these three keywords connected, the theory he had dismissed earlier that afternoon suddenly seemed plausible again.

Recalling Xie Shi’s timely appearance that afternoon, Ye Zhi realized he had been trapped in a misconception.

Why had he limited his suspicions to Alphas?

While it was unlikely for a normal Omega to commit such an act, how normal could someone who would do something like this truly be?

So… it must have been Xie Shi.

Ye Zhi lowered his gaze, lost in thought.

Just then, members of the Production Team arrived from the neighboring villa.

The scale of their arrival made it clear they had a task to announce.

Sure enough, the notification tone of a text message rang out, signaling the arrival of the mission

Good evening, Heartbeat Guests! Based on the Heartbeat Text Messages received on the first day, a Heartbeat Date will be held tomorrow. The identities of the two guests involved will remain confidential. However, as housemates, you must collectively choose the location for their date tomorrow.

After Jin Xi finished reading the mission, a staff member promptly handed out four blank cards, explaining

Please write your recommended locations on these cards. Tomorrow, the two guests on the date will draw cards to determine their destination.

Ye Zhi stared at the blank card in front of him, momentarily at a loss for what to write.

Meanwhile, Xu Shengyuan had already finished writing.

Noticing Ye Zhi’s hesitation, Xu Shengyuan held up his completed card to the younger man, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

Xiao Ye, why don’t you just write this too?

Ye Zhi glanced at the location on the card, his expression turning bewildered.

This… this might not be appropriate, right?

Jin Xi overheard their conversation and couldn’t help but ask, Xiao Xu, what did you write? Show us all so we can get some ideas.

Xu Shengyuan proudly displayed his card How about sending them on a date to a haunted house?

Jin Xi burst out laughing. Are you trying to sabotage them? After a trip through a haunted house, they’ll be too scared to even think about dating!

What are you talking about? This is all about creating drama! The more thrilling the experience, the more sparks will fly. I’m doing them a favor!

Xu Shengyuan turned to Ye Zhi. Xiao Ye, what do you think?

Ye Zhi looked at Xu Shengyuan with a complicated expression. Is there a chance… you might be the one going on the date tomorrow?

Jin Xi couldn’t contain himself any longer and erupted into laughter, joined by Qin Siran beside him.

Xu Shengyuan scoffed, Impossible. I haven’t received any notification.

A nearby staff member chimed in, The Production Team hasn’t sent out the Heartbeat Text Messages yet. They’ll be sent later, so what Xiao Ye said could actually happen!

Did you see his face? It changed instantly! This is hilarious!

I have a feeling Xu Shengyuan is going to dig his own grave.

This guy knows how to make a show, hahaha!

Seeing Xu Shengyuan trying to change the location, Jin Xi swiftly snatched the Haunted House card before Xu could react.

Why change it? Jin Xi said. I think drawing the haunted house would be great—it’s thrilling, right?

With that, Jin Xi handed both his card and Xu’s to the Production Team.

Having his card stolen, Xu Shengyuan retorted sarcastically, Oh, right, so thrilling! Maybe you’ll be the one going on the date tomorrow.

Jin Xi shook his head, his tone utterly calm. I’ve always been lucky. Bad luck like that never comes my way.

Seeing the two bickering, Ye Zhi’s mischievous side surfaced.

Since he wasn’t afraid of ghosts and wouldn’t be the one stuck with the bad draw, he scribbled Haunted House on his card without hesitation.

Qin Siran, however, lacked such malice. He dutifully wrote Amusement Park on his card.

Noticing Ye Zhi had finished, Qin Siran casually took Ye Zhi’s card and handed both to the Production Team.

After collecting the cards, the Production Team left, and everyone’s attention returned to the hot pot.

As the others busily dipped ingredients into the spicy broth, Ye Zhi stared at the mushroom broth beside him, finding it increasingly bland.

After a moment’s hesitation, he tentatively reached out with his chopsticks, intending to try a shrimp ball.

The shrimp paste was indeed quite slippery, and Ye Zhi struggled to pick it up with his chopsticks several times.

This was where the advantage of sitting across from him became apparent.

While Xu Shengyuan wasn’t paying attention, Qin Siran had already noticed Ye Zhi’s struggle. He deftly picked up the shrimp paste Ye Zhi wanted and placed it in his bowl, adding a reminder

This pot is very spicy. If you really can’t handle it, you shouldn’t eat it.

Okay, thank you, Ye Zhi replied, still determined to try it.

He took a small bite and was surprised to find it wasn’t as spicy as he’d imagined. In fact, the chili’s aroma made the ingredients even more enticing.

Abandoning his caution, Ye Zhi finished the shrimp paste in two bites and immediately reached for the spicy pot again.

Seeing Ye Zhi still reaching for the spicy pot, Xu Shengyuan was taken aback. So this is what you mean by ‘can’t handle spicy food’?

At that moment, Ye Zhi plucked a skewer of beef tripe from the spicy pot and stuffed it all into his mouth, red broth staining the corners of his lips.

Hearing Xu Shengyuan’s words, Jin Xi was equally surprised. Xiao Ye can’t handle spicy food? Then why is he eating so much from the spicy pot?

Ye Zhi was about to reply when he suddenly put down his chopsticks, his expression shifting to one of strained endurance. He forced out a single word

Spicy.

Then he could no longer bear it, frantically fanning his mouth and gasping for air.

Help! It’s burning!

The afterburn of the chili peppers gradually surged, making Ye Zhi’s mouth feel numb.

Driven by his principle of not wasting food, he struggled repeatedly and forced down the excruciatingly spicy beef tripe. Yet the lingering red broth continued to burn his lips.

Amidst the steaming hot pot, the young man’s cheeks flushed slightly, his peach blossom eyes glistened with tears, and his entire being radiated a vibrant glow.

Jin Xi stared in a daze for a moment before realizing what was happening. He quickly poured a glass of cold water and handed it to Ye Zhi.

Drink some of this to relieve the heat.