The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 41

The optimal time for differentiation is between 14 and 15 years old, with the latest being 18. This is because the glands are at their strongest during this period, minimizing the pain during differentiation, Xie Shi continued.

But Brother Ye, you’re already 19, and you’re highly likely to differentiate into an S-class Omega. Accommodating such high-level pheromones would be agonizing for your late-maturing glands. The longer you delay differentiation, the more painful it will be.

Xie Shi met Ye Zhi’s gaze and added, I just want to make sure you don’t suffer too much when you differentiate.

His eyes were so clear and sincere that even a hint of genuine emotion made him seem utterly sincere—deceptively so.

Ye Zhi looked away and asked, How do I know you’re not lying to me?

Yet his tone had softened considerably, no longer carrying the icy rejection that kept others at arm’s length.

Xie Shi breathed a small sigh of relief. If you don’t believe me, you can ask others about differentiation. I have no reason to lie about this.

Ye Zhi didn’t say whether he believed Xie Shi or not. He simply stared at Xie Shi’s cheek and suddenly asked, Does it hurt?

He’s still worried about whether I’m in pain… Does this mean Brother Ye has forgiven me?

A flicker of joy flashed in Xie Shi’s eyes. He shook his head. No, it doesn’t hurt. I did wrong, so this is what I deserve.

Xie Shi’s sincere apology gradually calmed Ye Zhi’s anger. Seeing the other man’s obedient demeanor, Ye Zhi couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt.

I’m sorry, he said. I misunderstood you.

Noticing Ye Zhi’s softened tone, Xie Shi cautiously moved closer. He tentatively tugged at the hem of Ye Zhi’s shirt and asked carefully, Brother Ye, can I still call you that?

Do as you please, Ye Zhi replied.

Xie Shi’s face lit up with obvious delight. Emboldened, he voiced his grievances The ‘rat’ you mentioned earlier… that was about me, wasn’t it?

As he asked, his puppy-like eyes glistened with tears, as if he were about to burst into tears of hurt. He looked strangely pitiful.

Ye Zhi sighed inwardly.

I said those things in the heat of the moment. Don’t take them to heart.

Xie Shi had always been adept at reading people’s expressions. He quickly realized he had truly been forgiven.

Now completely uninhibited, Xie Shi braced his hands against the sink counter, trapping Ye Zhi in his arms. His voice was low and despondent

Brother Ye, you can misunderstand me as a cunning rat pretending to be good, a hypocritical little man—none of that matters. But please don’t be disappointed in me, okay? I can’t bear to hear those words.

The scent of chocolate pheromones enveloped Ye Zhi, and he could even detect a hint of sorrow within it.

Ye Zhi knew that when an Alpha or Omega’s emotions surged too strongly, their pheromones would directly reflect their feelings.

In other words, Xie Shi wasn’t acting he was genuinely devastated by Ye Zhi’s disappointment.

Alright, I understand. But please back away a little.

The two were standing so close that Ye Zhi had nowhere to retreat and was nearly losing his balance.

Xie Shi looked up, his gaze meeting the large mirror before them. The reflection clearly showed their current predicament.

Ye Zhi had been leaning casually against the sink, but now he was pressed tightly against the countertop, his head tilted back as he stared up at the person before him, the taut curve of his back clearly visible.

As he spoke, his long ponytail swayed gently, like a willow branch dipping into the azure waters of a lake, stirring tender emotions.

Xie Shi’s gaze deepened, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly. Suppressing his turbulent emotions, he obediently took a few steps back.

Ye Zhi finally relaxed. You can leave now. I’m going to take a shower.

Xie Shi nodded and walked to the door, but then turned back to confirm once more, Brother Ye, you’re not mad at me anymore, right?

Hmm, just this once. Don’t let it happen again.

Ye Zhi looked at the young man before him, his tone serious. Xiao Xie, I hate being deceived more than anything, even well-intentioned lies. Tolerating this once is my limit. Understand?

I understand, Xie Shi replied obediently. But the moment he turned away, the docile expression in his eyes vanished instantly.

He had gone to such lengths to obtain that syringe for reasons far more profound than the noble justifications he had given.

As for deception?

Xie Shi thought indifferently to himself

If they never learn the truth, then there’s no deception, right?

Unexpectedly, the moment he opened the bathroom door, Jin Xi happened to be passing by, having just left his room.

Humming a tune, Jin Xi strolled casually toward the staircase. He glanced up and saw Xie Shi emerging from the bathroom, with Ye Zhi standing behind him, his clothes disheveled.

The humming stopped abruptly, and Jin Xi’s eyes widened slightly.

His first instinct was to check the corridor cameras. Only when he confirmed they were all turned off did he relax.

What… what were you two doing in there? Jin Xi’s voice was thick with disbelief.

Xie Shi ignored him and walked straight past.

Jin Xi’s gaze shifted to Ye Zhi, who was watching Xie Shi’s retreating figure. Lowering his voice, Jin Xi asked lewdly, You didn’t force him to do anything, did you?

Ye Zhi ???

What are you talking about?

Had he guessed wrong?

Jin Xi asked hesitantly, Then what were you doing in there?

After a long silence, Ye Zhi replied with perfect seriousness, Discussing the importance of honesty.

Discussing the importance of honesty.

Jin Xi ???

Seeing Jin Xi about to ask more questions, Ye Zhi quickly shut the bathroom door.

Jin Xi’s voice came through the glass door

Ye Zhi, are you going to take a shower?

Ye Zhi hurriedly replied, Yes!

Shortly after his response, the footsteps outside finally faded away.

Ye Zhi couldn’t help but think

This shower has been quite a challenge.

After showering, Ye Zhi decided to go downstairs to find Qin Siran.

Wearing his pajamas and slippers, he shuffled down the stairs to the first-floor gym.

It was ten o’clock at night, and Qin Siran was still inside.

He had changed into a white tank top, with a towel draped over his shoulder, and was running on the treadmill.

Ye Zhi leaned against the doorframe and called out

Brother Qin!

Qin Siran turned around in surprise, switched off the treadmill, and walked over to Ye Zhi, wiping sweat with the towel as he approached.

Ye Zhi, you’re here?

Noticing the boy’s pajamas, he asked, Just finished showering?

Ye Zhi nodded.

His gaze fell on Qin Siran’s exposed arm, where faint muscle definition was already visible. He couldn’t help but exclaim, Brother Qin, your training these past few days hasn’t been for nothing!

But then he grew curious. Why did you suddenly get into fitness?

Qin Siran smiled but didn’t answer the question. Instead, he asked, What brings you here?

Ye Zhi cut to the chase, explaining his purpose I wanted to ask… when you differentiated into an Omega, did it hurt?

His understanding of differentiation was still limited. He couldn’t fully trust Xie Shi’s words, so he decided to ask Qin Siran directly.

Brother Qin was also an Omega, so he must know exactly what the differentiation process was like.

The boy’s sudden and peculiar question caught Qin Siran off guard. He paused for a moment before responding directly, It hurt a lot. After all, your entire body structure is being altered. How could it not hurt? I was even hospitalized from the pain.

It hurts this much?

Ye Zhi only half believed Xie Shi’s words. He turned to Qin Siran and asked, Is it better to differentiate earlier?

Qin Siran replied without hesitation, Of course. Differentiating later is much more painful.

He looked at Ye Zhi, hesitated for a moment, then decided to ask, Why are you suddenly asking about this?

Ye Zhi shook his head. Nothing. Just trying to understand.

Qin Siran stared at Ye Zhi for a long moment, then guessed, Is someone you know about to differentiate into an Omega?

Ye Zhi’s brow twitched. He hadn’t expected Qin Siran to be so close to the truth. He quickly denied it. No, I just read about it in a book and wanted to clarify some things.

Hearing this, Qin Siran nodded, accepting the explanation without suspicion.

Ye Zhi often spent his free time reading in his room, usually non-fiction books covering general knowledge. It was perfectly normal for such books to touch on the topic of differentiation.

As Ye Zhi turned to leave, Qin Siran suddenly called out, Wait! Xiao Ye, I have a question for you too.

Ye Zhi turned back, puzzled. What is it?

Qin Siran smiled and stepped closer, explaining,

On the first day, you asked us all about our ideal types. What about you? What’s your ideal type?

As Qin Siran approached, the air filled with the crisp, refreshing scent of white tea, a fragrance that seemed to carry emotions.

There was an undercurrent of unease and tension.

Is this Brother Qin’s pheromones? Ye Zhi wondered. What’s making him so anxious and nervous?

Ye Zhi was curious, but he couldn’t ask. He didn’t want anyone to know he was about to differentiate and could already smell pheromones.

As for the question, Ye Zhi pondered for a moment before answering

Something like what Brother Lu said, I guess. But I don’t need her to be a good cook—I can cook for her. It would be great if she liked sports too, so we could go running together.

What had Lu Qingze said that day?

Qin Siran recalled the conversation, finally remembering.

Lost in thought, he asked, So, do you prefer Alphas, Omegas, or… Betas?

Any of them would be fine, I guess. I’m not really sure.

Ye Zhi was still in the early stages of understanding secondary genders and didn’t fully grasp the fundamental differences between them.

He simply felt that as long as he liked the girl, her secondary gender didn’t matter.

The white tea pheromones in the air suddenly intensified, as if conveying their master’s joy.

Qin Siran didn’t realize that the she Ye Zhi referred to was a girl. After the emergence of secondary genders, few people paid attention to primary genders anymore.

He only knew that whether Alpha or Omega, anyone could win the young man’s affection.

With this thought, his heart surged like waves, each beat washing away his recent unease and anxiety.

Through their interactions over the past few days, Qin Siran had already noticed Lu Qingze and Xu Shengyuan’s special attention toward Ye Zhi.

Both were high-ranking Alphas with striking appearances, seemingly perfect matches for the young man.

Though Qin Siran was an Omega, he felt comparatively frail.

Ye Zhi admired strength and enjoyed physical training, Qin Siran had observed.

When Xu Shengyuan wore a sleeveless shirt, the young man would stare at the muscles in his arms.

On the beach, when Ye Zhi saw Jin Xi’s abs, his face betrayed undisguised admiration.

In response, Qin Siran had been frequenting the gym these past two days, hoping to develop more defined muscle tone and capture Ye Zhi’s attention.