The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 47

Xu Shengyuan ordered a family bucket and, fearing it wouldn’t be enough, added several side dishes.

By the time they were nearly finished eating, the child’s mother finally arrived.

The woman was strikingly beautiful, radiating a gentle, scholarly aura. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she pulled her son close, examining him from head to toe, her eyes brimming with worry.

Xiao Yan, are you hurt? I’m so relieved to find you! You scared me to death!

Ye Zhi reassured her, I checked him in the car. He’s not injured.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s mother finally noticed Ye Zhi standing beside her.

Her expression shifted to surprise as she instantly recognized the young man. Are you Ye Zhi? The guest on that dating show?

When Ye Zhi nodded, she turned to the young man beside him and continued, You must be Xu Shengyuan, right?

That’s me. Do you watch our live streams often? Xu Shengyuan asked, genuinely surprised that she recognized him.

Of course! My son is on that show. I follow it every day.

At this, Ye Zhi and Xu Shengyuan exchanged a glance, both exclaiming in unison, Your son?

Seeing their astonishment, Xiao Yan’s mother chuckled and explained,

Yes, Jin Xi is my eldest son, and Jin Jiayan is his younger brother.

The two were even more shocked.

The woman before them looked far too young to have sons in their twenties.

But you look so young, Ye Zhi blurted out, voicing what was on his mind.

Hearing this, Aunt Jin visibly brightened, even asking, How old do you think I am?

Ye Zhi hesitated for a moment before replying, Around twenty-seven or twenty-eight?

Aunt Jin’s smile widened. You’re such a sweet talker, young man.

Xu Shengyuan, curious, asked, So, how old are you really?

Me? I’m forty-three this year, Aunt Jin replied.

She added, Thank you both so much for today. I’d like to treat you to dinner tomorrow. Are you free?

The two waved their hands, insisting it wasn’t necessary, but Aunt Jin persisted. After some back-and-forth, they finally agreed.

Aunt Jin picked up her child with a relieved smile and waved goodbye. I’ll have Jin Xi pick you up tomorrow afternoon. You must come!

Ye Zhi and Xu Shengyuan nodded repeatedly, finally seeing the enthusiastic mother off.

Xu Shengyuan’s motorcycle was still impounded at the police station. During the arrest, officers had noticed illegal modifications on the bike and impounded it as well.

Since the child hadn’t eaten dinner, Xu Shengyuan wasn’t in a rush to retrieve his motorcycle. Now that everything was resolved, and they still needed the bike to get home, they returned to the police station.

Unexpectedly, Xu Shengyuan’s second visit would keep him there until the next day.

The officer unlocked his phone, played a video for Xu Shengyuan, and said, Releasing high-level pheromones in a public place would normally warrant a week in detention. But considering you did it to save someone, we’ll just keep you overnight as a symbolic gesture.

It turned out that a heated debate had erupted online just moments earlier.

Someone from the group that had blocked Ye Zhi earlier had uploaded a video showing Ye Zhi snatching the child, Xu Shengyuan releasing pheromones to suppress the crowd, and Xu Shengyuan maliciously kicking people.

The uploader’s accompanying text was deliberately misleading, twisting the truth to portray Ye Zhi and Xu Shengyuan as the ones deserving condemnation.

After several days, Ye Zhi was once again trending on social media for all the wrong reasons.

Xu Shengyuan didn’t object to his detention, but he pointed to the video on the phone and asked, When will you issue a public statement? I’ll take responsibility for recklessly releasing my pheromones, but it’s completely unfair that my friend is being unfairly criticized.

Don’t worry about that. We’ll issue a statement tomorrow morning.

The police officer turned to Ye Zhi and said, Young man, you’re free to go.

Ye Zhi pointed to Xu Shengyuan and asked, When will he be released tomorrow?

In the afternoon.

Alright, looks like I’ll have to attend Aunt Jin’s dinner alone.

Watching the officers lead Xu Shengyuan away, Ye Zhi couldn’t shake his worry. Brother Xu, take care of yourself in there. I’ll see you soon.

Xu Shengyuan waved dismissively, his smile carefree. Go home and relax. It’s just one night. Don’t worry about me.

Ye Zhi took a taxi home. Around 10 PM, the cab finally pulled up to the small house.

This time, the living room lights were off. Assuming everyone had gone upstairs to bed, Ye Zhi switched on the lights.

The sudden brightness illuminated the room, and that’s when he noticed someone lying on the sofa.

Ye Zhi jumped in surprise, then cautiously approached the sofa. As he got closer, he finally recognized the person.

It was Lu Qingze.

The refined and handsome young man lay sprawled casually, so deeply asleep that the arrival of someone in the room didn’t even stir him. He was clutching two sheets of paper tightly in his hand.

Perhaps the harsh light bothered him, for Lu Qingze frowned slightly, rolled over, and continued sleeping. The two sheets of paper slipped from his grasp and fell to the floor.

Ye Zhi bent down to pick up the papers and glanced at them curiously. The first thing he saw was the name of a movie theater.

Remembering Lu Qingze’s question from earlier that day, Ye Zhi realized

So Brother Lu went to see a movie.

Looking at the two tickets in his hand, he felt a sense of relief

Two tickets. It seems someone went with him.

That’s good.

Ye Zhi knew Lu Qingze had originally wanted to invite him to the movies.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t make it. But if someone else could keep Lu Qingze company, that was fine too.

After observing Lu Qingze these past few days, Ye Zhi had come to understand just how busy he was. Even when resting in their cabin, Lu Qingze would be studying scripts. Last night, he had even filmed scenes overnight. He probably had very little time for leisure.

If it weren’t for the dating task assigned by the show today, Ye Zhi would have gladly accompanied Lu Qingze to the movies to relax.

You’re back?

A languid voice called out from beside him. Lu Qingze had woken up at some point.

Perhaps because he had just woken up, his voice lacked its usual cool detachment, instead carrying a husky, sensual edge.

The voice was so captivating that Ye Zhi felt goosebumps rise the moment he heard it.

Mm-hmm, Ye Zhi replied.

Brother Lu, how did you fall asleep in the living room?

I was too tired. I just crashed as soon as I got back.

As he spoke, Lu Qingze sat up from the sofa.

The young man’s usually neat hair was now disheveled, and the collar of his shirt was slightly open, revealing the perfect curve of his collarbone—a captivating air of restrained allure.

It was like a snow lotus plucked from its mountain peak, or an angel descending to earth, silently tempting the world.

I want to… tear off the snow lotus’s noble exterior, shred the angel’s pristine wings, and glimpse the hidden depths beneath.

Startled by his own thoughts, Ye Zhi hurriedly suppressed the strange stirrings in his heart.

He frowned slightly, bewildered by the sudden emergence of such desires.

The innocent little white rabbit seemed to be taking the bait.

Lu Qingze smiled faintly and asked Ye Zhi, Have you had dinner yet?

Ye Zhi nodded. Yes, I have.

Lu Qingze leaned back against the sofa, his neck arched gracefully, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly as he spoke. I just remembered… I don’t think I’ve eaten dinner.

He tilted his head slightly, smiling at Ye Zhi. Xiao Ye, I’m so hungry.

A faint smile flickered in his cool, clear eyes, like starlight on a moonless night.

Ye Zhi suddenly couldn’t bear to look any longer. He stood up and walked toward the kitchen.

I’ll make you a bowl of noodles.

Lu Qingze also rose from the sofa and followed Ye Zhi into the kitchen.

Where’s Xu Shengyuan? Didn’t he say he was going on a date with you?

Only now, after all this time, did Lu Qingze realize Xu Shengyuan hadn’t returned with Ye Zhi.

Ye Zhi took out an apron, shook it off, and replied, He won’t be back tonight. He’s spending the night at the police station and won’t be out until tomorrow afternoon.

Oh, I see.

Noticing the young man struggling to tie the apron strings, Lu Qingze naturally stepped closer, took the ties, and helped him fasten it, even tying a cheerful bow.

Hearing Lu Qingze’s words, Ye Zhi was slightly surprised.

You don’t seem surprised at all.

Lu Qingze chuckled softly.

I’m used to it. Ever since I met Xu Shengyuan, he’s been visiting the police station every few days. At first, Uncle Xu would go bail him out, but later he just stopped bothering.

Lu Qingze asked again, What got him into trouble this time?

Ye Zhi recounted the day’s events to Lu Qingze.

At first, Lu Qingze listened casually, until the young man mentioned the motorcycle speeding incident.

Lu Qingze’s expression darkened, and he frowned.

How could he take you on something so dangerous? Don’t let him drag you into his recklessness again.

Knowing Lu Qingze was worried about him, Ye Zhi smiled and agreed.

Only after Ye Zhi agreed did Lu Qingze finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Watching the young man’s busy figure, he suddenly said, Teach me how to make noodles. I want to learn.

Ye Zhi didn’t refuse. Sure.

He instructed Lu Qingze to chop all the necessary ingredients and then start heating the water for the broth.

But before the water even warmed up, Lu Qingze was already rushing to add the noodles. Ye Zhi quickly stopped him.

Wait! It’s too early!

He took the bundle of noodles from Lu Qingze’s hand, stood in front of him, and waited until the water boiled before adding the noodles.

Lu Qingze stood behind Ye Zhi, quietly moving closer until he was right behind the young man. He leaned down slightly to bring himself level with Ye Zhi.

The young man’s eyes held a calculating glint, like a venomous snake lurking behind its prey, its tongue flicking as it waited for the perfect moment to strike.

See? Like this. Wait for the water to boil, then…

Ye Zhi turned his head to check Lu Qingze’s reaction, but the rest of his words were cut off.

Lu Qingze’s lips pressed precisely against Ye Zhi’s. Their breaths mingled, carrying the increasingly potent scent of red wine pheromones.

Ye Zhi flinched away, his voice flustered. It… it was just an accidental brush, right? I know, it’s okay.

He tried to leave, but Lu Qingze pressed him back.

At the same moment, a seductive voice whispered in his ear, Xiao Ye, have you ever kissed someone before?