The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 44

It was a weekday, so the milk tea shop wasn’t crowded. Xu Shengyuan quickly returned with the drinks.

However, when he arrived at the clothing store, Ye Zhi was nowhere to be seen.

After asking a staff member, he learned that the boy had just entered the fitting room.

This store sold not only socks but also clothes. Xu Shengyuan assumed Ye Zhi had taken a liking to something and was trying it on. He didn’t think much of it.

Bored, he sat down by the fitting room door, waiting for Ye Zhi to come out.

But after a long wait, the boy still hadn’t emerged.

Growing slightly concerned, Xu Shengyuan called out, Xiao Ye! Are you done changing? Are you having trouble? Should I come in and help?

The store’s clothing styles were quite modern, and some pieces required a bit of figuring out to wear properly. Ye Zhi, being somewhat clueless about such things, might genuinely be struggling.

Just as Xu Shengyuan was about to get up and check on him, Ye Zhi’s voice quickly called out from inside

Don’t come in! I’m done!

Listening closely, Xu Shengyuan could detect a hint of panic in Ye Zhi’s voice.

Moments later, the dressing room door swung open.

Xu Shengyuan froze, staring at the figure emerging from within.

Xiao Ye, did you choose this outfit yourself?

Ye Zhi was wearing a modernized Hanfu. The black top featured subtle, textured sleeves resembling airplane wings, while the skirt transitioned from red to black in an ombre effect. The delicate embroidery on the hem was understated yet exquisite, hinting at its considerable value.

He shook his head, smiling sheepishly as he explained, No, this was sent by a fan. Director Liu insisted I wear it for today’s date, but it’s a bit tricky to put on. I got held up in the dressing room trying to get it right.

Xu Shengyuan nodded, his gaze lingering on Ye Zhi’s waist. Are Beta waists really this slender? he couldn’t help but wonder.

Ye Zhi, focused on adjusting the skirt’s hem, remained oblivious to Xu Shengyuan’s distracted stare.

When he had first picked up the bag of clothes, a vague sense of unease had already settled in his heart.

That feeling intensified the moment he saw what was inside.

Ye Zhi had never imagined that, despite all his careful planning, he would overlook the possibility of his fan club sending him clothes.

If it had been ordinary clothes, he could have managed. But it was a modified set of Hanfu robes and skirts!

He could barely tolerate the skirt, but why had they bought it a size too small?

The length of the horse-face skirt barely reached his ankles!

After adjusting it for ages, he still couldn’t hide the strip of black silk fabric at his ankles.

Fortunately, the skirt’s gradient transitioned from red to black, making the exposed fabric look less conspicuous.

Brother Xu probably won’t notice, Ye Zhi reassured himself, finally feeling a bit better.

Brother Xu, let’s go, Ye Zhi said, turning to leave. But after only a few steps, his expression suddenly turned complicated.

This was the first time he’d worn something so form-fitting, especially silk. With each step, the fabric slid against his legs, creating a strange, slippery sensation and even a faint rustling sound.

Xu Shengyuan noticed the boy’s sudden stop and asked, puzzled, What’s wrong?

Ye Zhi shook his head. Nothing.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to ignore the discomfort, and continued walking as if nothing were amiss.

The amusement park was right next to the mall, so the two of them didn’t bother with the motorcycle and walked straight out of the mall toward the park.

The young man’s high ponytail and this outfit looked perfectly natural on him, as if a young general had stepped out of an ancient painting. One could almost imagine him charging across battlefields with a sword at his side.

Throughout the walk, Xu Shengyuan kept glancing at Ye Zhi, while passersby cast admiring glances their way.

Someone even secretly filmed a short video and posted it online.

After buying tickets at the entrance, Xu Shengyuan asked Ye Zhi, Have you ever been to an amusement park before?

No, Ye Zhi replied.

This was Ye Zhi’s first time at an amusement park. Such advanced amusement park rides were unimaginable in the Xia State.

Knowing this was the young man’s first visit, Xu Shengyuan decided to take things slow, starting with the carousel.

When they reached the carousel, Xu Shengyuan told Ye Zhi to pick a horse he liked.

Ye Zhi chose a black cartoon horse and climbed aboard. There was no particular reason for his choice, except that the horse reminded him of his warhorse from his past life.

But how to sit became a problem. After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Zhi abandoned the most comfortable straddling position, instead sitting properly with his legs together on one side, even deliberately avoiding the side where Xu Shengyuan was sitting.

The moment he sat down, the ankle-length horse-face skirt rode up slightly, revealing half of his lower leg, including the black silk fabric covering it.

Wearing this felt somewhat shameful. Ye Zhi wanted to keep it hidden from Xu Shengyuan if possible.

Watching the boy’s back as he sat on the wooden horse, Xu Shengyuan felt a sudden daze. An unfamiliar image flashed through his mind

Golden spears and iron horses, a crimson sun over the desert, a young general taking his own life amidst golden sands.

Though the vision lasted only a fleeting moment, it felt strangely real. Even the warm, lingering heat of the setting sun on his skin seemed like a memory he had personally experienced, along with the sudden, dull ache in his chest.

Xu Shengyuan shook his head, dismissing it as a hallucination from filming too many historical dramas.

Xiao Ye looks so obedient and well-behaved. How could he ever wield a sword and fight enemies?

It wasn’t that Xu Shengyuan looked down on Ye Zhi. He simply believed that someone as beautiful as the boy deserved to be carefully protected wherever he went.

He could go anywhere safer, but not a battlefield fraught with danger.

After all, if a delicate rose were planted on a battlefield, the wind and sand alone would bend its branches. It would have to pay a much higher price just to barely survive in the sandy soil.

No gardener would ever bear to do that.

If Xu Shengyuan possessed this little rose, he would build it a beautiful garden, plant all kinds of flowers and herbs, and let it grow freely and brightly in the wilderness he had created.

Therefore, the fleeting image he had just seen could never have happened.

Xu Shengyuan thought to himself.

After riding the carousel, Xu Shengyuan took Ye Zhi to play a few more games before arriving at the roller coaster area.

Each roller coaster car could only seat two people, so Xu Shengyuan and Ye Zhi sat together, pressed tightly against each other.

It was Ye Zhi’s first time riding a roller coaster. He looked at the towering, undulating tracks in the distance and couldn’t help feeling nervous.

For a moment, he even forgot about the black stockings he was wearing and unconsciously leaned closer to Xu Shengyuan, their calves touching.

Xu Shengyuan was wearing cargo shorts that day, leaving his lower legs bare. He immediately sensed something was off about Ye Zhi’s leg.

Hmm?

Why does this feel like gauze?

Xu Shengyuan instinctively glanced down, but before he could get a good look, the roller coaster lurched into motion.

He quickly looked up, afraid to look away again.

The roller coaster slowly climbed the first peak, then plunged down at breakneck speed, eliciting screams from the crowd

Aaaaaaaah!

Ye Zhi also screamed, his eyes squeezed shut, too afraid to open them.

Xu Shengyuan, sitting next to Ye Zhi, screamed even louder, but he wasn’t scared—he was just thrilled. Watching the terrified boy beside him, too frightened to open his eyes, he found the whole thing rather amusing.

Just then, the roller coaster began its slow ascent up another peak.

An idea struck Xu Shengyuan. As the coaster reached the crest and began its descent, he pretended to be terrified, screaming loudly as he grabbed Ye Zhi in a tight hug. His left hand, however, crept up Ye Zhi’s skirt, tugging it up slightly to reveal half of the boy’s calf.

He didn’t go too far, just enough to expose a bit of skin.

Ye Zhi, completely overwhelmed by fear, didn’t notice Xu Shengyuan’s actions. He was so tense he didn’t even realize the roller coaster had entered a relatively flat section of the track, his eyes still clamped shut.

Xu Shengyuan, meanwhile, had a clear view of the black silk fabric clinging to the boy’s leg.

When Xu Shengyuan realized what he was seeing, his eyes widened in shock.

The young man’s calves were beautifully shaped, the pale flesh faintly visible beneath the thin black fabric—pure, alluring, and utterly captivating.

Xu Shengyuan quickly averted his gaze, discreetly adjusting the hem of Ye Zhi’s skirt.

After a long moment, the realization finally dawned on him

Black stockings… Xiao Ye is actually wearing black stockings!

The roller coaster hadn’t even finished its run, but Xu Shengyuan had already lost all interest. His expression was slightly dazed, his thoughts a jumbled mess, a faint blush still lingering on his cheeks.

It wasn’t until Ye Zhi patted his shoulder that Xu Shengyuan snapped back to reality.

Brother Xu, what’s wrong? Ye Zhi asked, noticing his distracted state.

Nothing, Xu Shengyuan replied, shaking himself out of his reverie. Is there anything else you want to try?

Ye Zhi glanced at the amusement park rides, each with long queues, and shook his head. Let’s finish the task for the show first. If we play around too much, we might not have time for the Ghost House.

Xu Shengyuan checked the time and realized it was indeed getting late. He sighed heavily. Alright, let’s go then.

Ye Zhi nodded, suppressing a smile.

He had long noticed that Xu Shengyuan had been taking him to every amusement park ride except the Ghost House, clearly trying to avoid it.

But what could they do? The show’s mission had to be completed, whether they liked it or not. There was no escaping it.

Take Ye Zhi himself, for example. In the end, he still had to obediently put on those black stockings.

As they approached the Ghost House entrance, Xu Shengyuan suddenly stopped, staring at the cartoon mushroom sculpture before them. He turned to Ye Zhi and said

When I was little, I came to an amusement park once. The first thing I rode was the Ghost House.

Hearing this, Ye Zhi looked at Xu Shengyuan in surprise, listening as he continued

But as soon as I stepped inside, I was so scared I started crying. My cousin, annoyed by my cowardice, abandoned me by this mushroom and went in to play herself. It was a passing child who gave me his cotton candy that finally calmed me down.

As Xu Shengyuan spoke, he seemed to be reliving that moment, his voice softening with tenderness

That little boy was so well-behaved. He even stayed with me by the mushroom sculpture while we waited. Later, his parents arrived. They were such kind people too. They took me to the nearby café for cake while we waited for my cousin to come out.

Ye Zhi could almost picture the two little ones squatting in front of the mushroom sculpture. He chuckled softly, He sounds very well-behaved and adorable.

Xu Shengyuan nodded in enthusiastic agreement.

He suddenly stared at Ye Zhi for a long moment before exclaiming in surprise, Now that I look closely, that little boy actually resembles you quite a bit!

Especially those eyes and the red beauty mark beneath them—they were practically identical.

Xu Shengyuan hadn’t remembered this childhood incident until now, so he’d never noticed how strikingly similar Ye Zhi looked to that boy.