The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 40

Ye Zhi hurriedly took the drink and gulped it down, finally relieving the burning sensation.

Xu Shengyuan stared at Ye Zhi’s lips, now flushed red from the spice, and tore off two tissues to hand him.

The young man’s hands were as white as jade, making his lips appear vividly crimson. The plain tissues wiping across those red lips created a subtle, almost alluring contrast.

They must be so soft to kiss…

The tips of Xu Shengyuan’s ears flushed crimson.

He quickly averted his gaze and said, If you can’t handle spicy food, don’t eat it.

Young man, what are you blushing about?

Isn’t he supposed to be a playboy? Why is he acting so innocent? Hahaha.

Xiao Ye is so spoiled! I wish I could soul-swap with him.

After the meal, everyone helped clean up.

Qin Siran insisted on taking Ye Zhi’s temperature again to confirm it was normal before letting him leave.

With time to spare, Ye Zhi planned to return to his room and finish the assignment his professor had given him. University assignments weren’t numerous, but they were often tedious and required time to complete.

Just then, the phone provided by the Production Team vibrated, signaling a text message.

A text message at this hour felt ominous.

Recalling the Production Team’s words during the hotpot meal, Ye Zhi couldn’t help but wonder

Could it be about tomorrow’s date?

Just as Ye Zhi suspected, it was indeed a Heartbeat Text Message notification

Dear Heartbeat Guest! On the first day, you and Xu Shengyuan exchanged heartfelt messages. Tomorrow, you must go on a Heartbeat Date. Please coordinate the time with your date and prepare for tomorrow’s date.

Additionally, you must complete a solo mission tomorrow

Invite your date to the mall and purchase a pair of black stockings. Wear them during the date. This mission must be kept secret—do not reveal it to anyone!

Black stockings? What are those?

Just as Ye Zhi was puzzling over this, a knock came at the door.

The deliberate knock before entering meant it must be someone from the neighboring room. Ye Zhi called out, Come in, the door’s unlocked.

As the door creaked open, Xu Shengyuan peeked in cautiously, looking rather mysterious.

Ye Zhi wasn’t particularly surprised to see him. Brother Xu, you got the message too?

Xu Shengyuan nodded, closed the door, and leaned in close to Ye Zhi, whispering, What time do you finish class tomorrow? I’ll take you on our date.

Ye Zhi checked his class schedule on his phone. I have no afternoon classes tomorrow. School ends after my morning classes.

While they were talking, Xu Shengyuan kept glancing nervously at the door. Ye Zhi couldn’t help but chuckle at his cautious demeanor.

Don’t worry, Brother Qin won’t be back in his room this early.

Lately, Qin Siran had become unusually enthusiastic about fitness, frequently visiting the gym on the first floor to work out. He rarely returned to his room so early.

Hearing this, Xu Shengyuan let out a sigh of relief, his voice tinged with resentment

It’s like whatever you fear most comes true. This bad luck actually fell on me! If the others found out, they’d laugh themselves silly.

To have his own prank backfire on him the very next moment was indeed terribly unlucky.

Ye Zhi understood the source of Xu Shengyuan’s resentment, but he was also somewhat surprised by how afraid Xu Shengyuan was. Suppressing a laugh, he reassured him

We might not even draw the haunted house tomorrow, so don’t panic yet. And if we do, I’ll be there. I’m not scared of those things, so just stick with me.

Ye Zhi’s words successfully calmed Xu Shengyuan, shifting his focus away from the haunted house. Instead, he asked

Xiao Ye, why didn’t you ever ask me why I sent you that Heartbeat Text Message on the first day?

Ye Zhi replied matter-of-factly

Because I already knew why.

Xu Shengyuan’s eyes lit up

So you knew all along!

Ye Zhi nodded

You must have been unsure who to send it to, so you just sent it to me, right? That’s what I thought that day too, so I sent one back.

Of course not. You still don’t understand.

Xu Shengyuan’s expression darkened slightly as he mumbled, Mm… right, that’s exactly why.

A pang of disappointment struck his heart. So, the Heartbeat Text Message that had secretly thrilled him was merely a desperate measure on Ye Zhi’s part.

Xu Shengyuan stood up. I’ll take you to school tomorrow morning. I should get going now.

Okay, thanks for tomorrow.

As soon as Xu Shengyuan left, Ye Zhi immediately opened his phone’s search engine and typed, letter by letter

What are black stockings?

The moment he hit Search, a screen full of photos made his eyelids twitch in shock.

He wondered if he’d searched for the wrong thing, but scrolling down endlessly yielded only similar images.

This… do I really have to wear this?

Ye Zhi clutched his phone, frowning as if pondering how to avoid this task.

Soon, the boy’s brow relaxed, a mischievous glint appearing in his eyes.

The Production Team had only said to wear them, with no instructions on how to wear them.

He certainly wouldn’t wear such things properly.

Realizing it was getting late, Ye Zhi got out of bed, found his pajamas, and headed to the bathroom for a shower.

Just as he opened the door, he bumped into someone.

Brother Ye? Going for a shower?

The voice was instantly recognizable.

Ye Zhi didn’t even glance at the person who had approached him. Without acknowledging them, he turned and headed for the bathroom.

But the person grabbed his arm, their voice tinged with hurt

Why are you ignoring me?

Ye Zhi turned his head, meeting the other’s gaze with an unprecedented coldness

Xie Shi, I’m only asking you this once have you ever done anything to betray me?

He knew he wasn’t a saint. Being injected with an unknown substance without explanation, yet still calmly conversing with the perpetrator—that was beyond him.

Ye Zhi’s question was clear, but Xie Shi had no intention of admitting anything.

He widened his innocent, round eyes, his expression pure and guileless

No, Brother Ye. Why are you suddenly asking me this?

A nameless rage surged through Ye Zhi. He wrenched his arm free from Xie Shi’s grip and delivered a swift, sharp slap

snap

The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the corridor. Xie Shi felt a burning pain on his left cheek, staring at Ye Zhi in shock, a hint of bewilderment in his eyes

Brother Ye…

Don’t fucking call me ‘Brother’!

Ye Zhi’s voice was raw with fury, even resorting to profanity.

Ye Zhi had never been a particularly good-tempered person. But years of battlefield experience had tempered his spirit, making him view many things with detachment. Gradually, he had suppressed his youthful sharpness, becoming gentle and easygoing.

But this didn’t mean he had changed his temperament.

A gentle person couldn’t command thousands of troops, let alone become a majestic general. The good temper he displayed was simply because he hadn’t yet encountered a situation that would trigger his true nature.

Ye Zhi hadn’t been this angry in a long time. The rims of his eyes were red, as if he were deeply disappointed and wronged.

Xie Shi, I’m very disappointed in you.

His protectiveness toward Xie Shi stemmed partly from the latter’s timidity, but more importantly, it was due to the sense of familiarity Xie Shi evoked.

The little bun who used to follow him around as a child, calling him Brother, had been just as timid as Xie Shi.

But later, that little bun had become a high and mighty emperor, personally driving Ye Zhi to his death.

Now, Xie Shi—who carried the weight of Ye Zhi’s feelings for his old friend—turned out to be a hypocrite, saying one thing to his face and another behind his back.

The emotion behind that single word, disappointed, was so intense that Xie Shi felt a pang of panic.

He had an inexplicable feeling that if he continued to hide the truth, Brother Ye would truly never speak to him again.

Just then, footsteps echoed from the stairs as someone ascended from below.

Unwilling to linger in the corridor, Ye Zhi strode into the nearby bathroom. He was about to close the door when Xie Shi caught up and blocked it with his hand.

Xie Shi’s strength was astonishing. Despite several attempts, Ye Zhi couldn’t force the door shut.

Ye Zhi glared at Xie Shi, his teeth clenched. Xie Shi, don’t make me hit you. Get out of my way!

Xie Shi didn’t budge. His puppy-dog eyes, usually brimming with mischief, now held a pleading look. I can explain, he said softly. I never meant to hurt you.

Footsteps grew louder on the stairs, but Xie Shi remained stubbornly clinging to the door.

Reluctant to cause a scene, Ye Zhi yanked Xie Shi into the bathroom and slammed the door shut, locking it behind them.

Moments later, Xu Shengyuan’s voice echoed from outside the bathroom door

Xiao Ye, was that you shouting? What’s wrong?

Nothing! Just saw a rat pretending to be cute. I yelled at it a few times and then killed it.

Xu Shengyuan outside ???

Did I understand that? Or did I not? A rat pretending to be cute? How does that even work? I’ve never seen that before.

Before Xu Shengyuan could press further, Ye Zhi’s voice cut through again

Brother Xu, go back to what you were doing. I’m about to take a shower.

Meaning Stop standing outside the bathroom door.

At this, Xu Shengyuan’s ears flushed crimson. He cleared his throat and replied with forced composure, Alright, I’ll leave you to it.

But as he walked away, his steps seemed lighter than usual.

Now, explain yourself, Ye Zhi said, leaning against the sink, his gaze icy.

The handsome young man stood with his arms crossed, casually leaning against the sink. His expression was distant, as if a blazing fire had been wrapped in a cloak of ice—cold, aloof, and utterly untouchable.

This was a Ye Zhi Xie Shi had never seen before.

Though they were so close, Ye Zhi seemed as distant as the horizon, impossible to grasp.

Xie Shi quietly moved closer, finally feeling a measure of reassurance. He then explained, You were always going to become an Omega, and most likely an S-Class Omega. Did you know that?

Ye Zhi paused, startled. What do you mean I was always going to become an Omega? How did you know?

Xie Shi described their first encounter, explained some things about S-Class Omegas, and concluded, It was your scent that confirmed you would differentiate into an Omega.

Ye Zhi knew he did have a scent, a fragrance that had mysteriously appeared after his rebirth, which he had only recently discovered.

But what did that matter?

Even if he was destined to differentiate, what right did Xie Shi have to inject him with the serum without his consent?

Ye Zhi scoffed coldly. So you think you did nothing wrong?

Xie Shi wanted to nod, but when he saw Ye Zhi’s expression darken again, he quickly shook his head. No! I was wrong, Brother Ye! I’m sorry! But I did it for your own good.

Only after receiving the apology did Ye Zhi’s expression soften slightly.

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