The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 42

The next morning, Ye Zhi was the first to wake up in the cabin.

During their trip to the supermarket, Jin Xi had stocked up on frozen foods, including several bags of dumplings and wontons.

Ye Zhi tossed two bags of frozen wontons into a pot and soaked some rice in the electric cooker beside it. But he didn’t know what to do next.

He remembered Lu Qingze serving porridge from this cooker on their first date. But how did this round, chubby thing even work?

After studying it for a while, Ye Zhi closed the lid and tentatively pressed the Porridge button.

Great. Nothing happened.

Just then, Xu Shengyuan woke up.

As he entered the kitchen, he saw Ye Zhi staring intently at the electric cooker, fiddling with it. Curious, he asked, What’s wrong?

Hearing Xu Shengyuan’s voice, Ye Zhi felt like he’d found a savior. Brother Xu! Quick, take a look! Why isn’t it working? Is it broken?

Xu Shengyuan immediately understood the problem. He picked up the cooker’s plug, plugged it into the socket, and pointed out, You didn’t turn it on.

Ye Zhi ……

He was such an idiot, truly.

Just then, the wontons in the pot were cooked. Ye Zhi silently scooped them out, too embarrassed to say another word.

Xu Shengyuan chuckled softly, smoothly changing the subject. It’s getting late, he reminded Ye Zhi. The porridge will take another half hour to cook. You might not have time to eat.

Ye Zhi finally looked up, smiling. This is for Brother Jin and Brother Qin. They don’t have to wake up early today.

As he spoke, Ye Zhi’s expression suddenly changed. Oh no! I forgot to add the ingredients and seasonings!

He had been so focused on figuring out how to use the electric cooker that he’d completely lost track of the recipe.

The pot only contained water and rice. How could he end up with anything but plain white porridge?

Who could stomach plain white porridge? He had meant to make lean meat porridge!

Seeing Ye Zhi about to open the lid to add the ingredients, Xu Shengyuan said casually, You can’t open the lid during the cooking process. These electric cookers are easily damaged, and you’d have to pay for any damage.

This was a complete fabrication, but it was more than enough to intimidate Ye Zhi.

Sure enough, the moment Ye Zhi heard about the potential cost, he quickly withdrew his hand.

Xu Shengyuan stared at the working electric cooker, inwardly sneering

I haven’t even tasted Xiao Ye’s porridge yet. Those two upstairs sleeping soundly don’t deserve it. Let them eat plain white porridge!

After finishing their wontons, Xu Shengyuan drove Ye Zhi to C University.

Ye Zhi stopped abruptly at the classroom door.

The moment he appeared, dozens of pairs of eyes turned to stare at him.

Ye Zhi’s first thought was that he had entered the wrong classroom. He took a step back and glanced up at the classroom number, but confirmed he was in the right place.

Then why are they all staring at me?

Ye Zhi lowered his head slightly, avoiding the intense gazes, and hurried to his seat.

Just then, a male student stood up from his seat and walked toward Ye Zhi.

As if on cue, the other students also rose and began closing in on him.

Ye Zhi could no longer pretend to be unaware. He instinctively scooted sideways into the empty seat beside him, his eyes wary as he watched the approaching crowd.

What… what do you want?

The lead student’s voice trembled with excitement. You’re Ye Zhi, right? I knew you looked familiar when I saw you yesterday!

The other students buzzed with excitement, chattering incessantly

It has to be him! He was wearing the same clothes from class during last night’s livestream!

Xiao Ye, take off your mask! We’ve already recognized you!

After hearing their explanation, Ye Zhi finally understood the reason behind the group’s unusual behavior and let out a sigh of relief.

From the way they were acting earlier, anyone would have thought they were about to start a fight.

Ye Zhi removed his mask and greeted them

Hello everyone, I’m Ye Zhi.

The young man before him had relaxed features and a bright smile. A wave of gasps erupted from the crowd

Oh my god, you’re even more handsome in person than on TV! So refined!

His smile is so charming, I can barely handle it!

Hi, I’m Jiang Liu!

Ye Zhi looked up at the boy who had introduced himself as Jiang Liu. He was the same one who had stood up first and was now standing at the front of the crowd, only a step away from Ye Zhi.

It was a perfectly measured distance, and because Jiang Liu had claimed the front spot, the others couldn’t get any closer.

Unintentionally, he was also helping Ye Zhi keep the enthusiastic classmates at bay.

Ye Zhi made a mental note of this new classmate.

The others began introducing themselves as well. The class meeting Ye Zhi had missed a few days earlier was now being made up for in this informal manner.

Jiang Liu had a refined appearance, with black-framed glasses perched on his nose, but his personality was surprisingly lively.

Seizing the moment, he suggested, Xiao Ye, why don’t we take a group photo once everyone’s here?

Just then, Zhou Qianqian arrived, having overslept and becoming the last student to arrive.

When she saw everyone gathered around Ye Zhi, Zhou Qianqian was momentarily confused. It was Jiang Liu who noticed her and called her over for the group photo.

Since it was a spontaneous group photo, no one had brought professional equipment. Jiang Liu pulled out his phone and asked a student from the neighboring class to take the picture.

Click!

In the frame, the students flashed peace signs, while the boy surrounded by them beamed brightly, capturing the essence of their youth in that frozen moment.

The slightly hurried group photo was thus completed.

As class time approached, the teacher entered the classroom, and the students gradually returned to their seats.

University seating wasn’t strictly assigned, but everyone had grown accustomed to sitting in the same spots they’d claimed on the first day. Ye Zhi was no exception, and Zhou Qianqian settled back into her usual seat beside him.

After settling into their seats, Zhou Qianqian quietly asked Ye Zhi, Jiang Liu approached you earlier, right?

Though phrased as a question, her tone was utterly certain.

Ye Zhi nodded, slightly surprised. You know Jiang Liu?

Of course. Everyone in our class knows him. He was our class monitor for three years in high school, and he’s still the class monitor in university.

Seeing Ye Zhi’s confusion, Zhou Qianqian continued, Our class transitioned directly from high school, so most of the students are the same. Jiang Liu has been the class monitor since high school.

She couldn’t resist adding, He’s actually a pretty good guy. He’s kind to everyone. When he approached you earlier, it was probably to help you integrate into the group faster.

So that’s why.

Ye Zhi’s impression of the class monitor improved even further.

When the first long class ended, Zhou Qianqian pulled out her phone and asked Ye Zhi, Xiao Ye, can I film a short interview with you? The fans in the Super Topic are requesting it.

Yesterday, after running into Ye Zhi in the classroom, Zhou Qianqian excitedly posted a blog post on Ye Zhi’s Super Topic. Fans expressed their envy and urged her to film some of Ye Zhi’s daily life, preferably including an interview about his attitude toward the other guests.

Hearing that it was a request from his fans, Ye Zhi readily agreed Sure, I can do that.

Zhou Qianqian immediately opened her phone’s camera and pointed it at Ye Zhi.

First question Did the Best Actor drive you here again today?

Her eyes sparkled with gossip-fueled excitement as she asked.

After all, the most classic trope in romance reality shows was driving your crush to and from work!

She had learned from the Super Topic that Lu Qingze had driven Ye Zhi yesterday. Would it be Lu Qingze again today?

She was a huge shipper of this pair!

Ye Zhi shook his head. No, Brother Xu drove me. Brother Lu has been incredibly busy filming these past few days and didn’t have time to bring me.

Zhou Qianqian couldn’t hide her disappointment. Undeterred, she pressed on

Okay, second question What are your feelings toward the Best Actor?

Well aware of the rules of romance reality shows, Zhou Qianqian avoided directly asking Ye Zhi who he was interested in. Instead, she phrased the question more subtly.

I didn’t…

Ye Zhi initially didn’t realize what he was saying. He was halfway through his sentence when he remembered Director Liu’s advice and immediately stopped talking.

Last night, Director Liu had suddenly called him in for a talk, explaining that Ye Zhi’s behavior on the show was too aloof.

This aloofness wasn’t about his personality, but rather his lack of romantic interest in any of the other guests. There wasn’t even a hint of romantic chemistry his interactions felt more like brotherly camaraderie.

Xiao Ye, Director Liu had said, I’m not forcing you to find a partner on this show, but since you’re here, you should be a bit more proactive. When you have time, help us pair up the other guests and give our editors more material to work with. The show’s success depends on you.

Though Ye Zhi didn’t understand why Liu Yi had added that last line, he agreed with the director’s point. Since he was participating in the show, he couldn’t remain completely detached.

With this in mind, Ye Zhi quickly added

I think Brother Lu is pretty great. I… I actually have some feelings for him.

As Ye Zhi spoke, his gaze was as resolute as if he were heading into battle, devoid of any romantic undertones.

Zhou Qianqian immediately saw through his insincerity. Though her shipper’s soul had been forcibly extinguished, she was still dying of laughter

Help! Ye Zhi being forced to act is so adorable!

Zhou Qianqian posted the video to the Super Topic, and the fans instantly went wild. Within minutes, the number of reposts soared past a thousand, and Zhou Qianqian’s own Weibo account gained several hundred new followers.

Near the end of morning class, Ye Zhi spotted a familiar figure by the window.

Though the man was bundled up, he couldn’t conceal his innate air of nobility. Every gesture exuded a refined grace.

Noticing Ye Zhi’s gaze, he pushed his sunglasses up into his hair, revealing a pair of clear, cool eyes. As he waved to the young man, a faint smile touched those eyes.

Even with the mask, Ye Zhi recognized him instantly

It was Lu Qingze.

As soon as class ended, Lu Qingze put on his sunglasses, lowered his head, and walked against the flow of students into the classroom.

He only looked up when he reached Ye Zhi.

By then, most of the students had already left, so he casually removed his sunglasses.

Zhou Qianqian had just stood up when she saw Lu Qingze take off his sunglasses. She immediately recognized him and gasped, Lu—!

Before she could finish, Ye Zhi covered her mouth. Don’t make a scene, he warned.

Lu Qingze raised a finger to his lips, gently reminding the girl, Quiet now.

His gaze then fell on Ye Zhi’s hand covering the girl’s mouth, his eyes turning slightly cold.

Zhou Qianqian flinched in fright, nodding repeatedly at Ye Zhi to signal him to release her.

Ye Zhi finally let go.

You two talk, I’m leaving! Zhou Qianqian said, hurrying out of the classroom with brisk steps.

Watching her retreating figure, Ye Zhi wondered, Why is she in such a rush?