The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 49

The person said, Sorry, I just thought this would be easier.

Little Fatty stared blankly at him, speechless for a long moment.

The young boy, dressed in crimson brocade robes with a high ponytail, had bright, clear eyes and a teardrop mole at the corner of his eye—utterly beautiful.

The Young Marquis panicked, fearing he had caused some internal injury with his kick. He scrambled out of the dog hole and rushed to Little Fatty, his eyes filled with concern. What’s wrong? Why aren’t you saying anything?

Little Fatty snapped out of his daze, chuckling憨ly and shaking his head. Nothing, nothing, ha ha! Guo Er called you Young Marquis. Are you the one from Marquis Jing’an’s Estate?

The Young Marquis nodded. My name is Ye Zhi. Who are you?

Xu Shengyuan, youngest son of the General’s Estate.

His voice faded into the distance as the scene before him receded, tearing and crumpling until it coalesced into a still lake.

The water lay perfectly calm, yet strangely reflected no image whatsoever.

In an instant, daylight flooded the scene, the lake evaporated, and the dream dissolved.

In that long, drawn-out dream, every sensation felt vividly real.

The Young Marquis, with the same face as the boy from his childhood, said his name was Ye Zhi.

In reality, there was also a young man named Ye Zhi.

Could they be the same person?

The lake at the end of the dream reminded Xu Shengyuan of the lake he had glimpsed outside the side hall in Hailin Village while waiting for the O Group guests to change clothes.

Out of curiosity, he had carefully read the inscription on the stone tablet

Mirror Fate Lake Legend says it reflects past lives and present existence. Beside the lake lies Karma Cave, which can trace time and return to the past.

Xu Shengyuan’s thoughts drifted between the boy he had met in his childhood and the Young Marquis from the unfamiliar dream, finally settling on the moment yesterday when the young man had handed him an ice cream during their date

Here, have something to calm your nerves.

So, in the chaotic currents of time, past lives and present existence, the past and the present, all converged on the same figure.

So, what he had believed to be the beginning of their story was actually a forgotten reunion.

Meanwhile, at C University, a dozen kilometers from the police station, Ye Zhi had just entered the classroom.

Jiang Liu arrived early and immediately asked Ye Zhi with concern, Did anything happen to you on the way here?

Ye Zhi shook his head. No, why?

Lu Qingze had driven him to school this morning. Apart from being briefly mobbed by fans at the gate, nothing else had occurred.

Jiang Liu sighed in relief. It’s because you went viral for ‘stealing a child.’ Some people threatened to ambush you.

Lowering his voice, Jiang Liu asked, What really happened yesterday? Was the child really not that woman’s?

Ye Zhi nodded and briefly summarized the events of the previous day.

Though his voice was soft, the entire class was curious about the incident, and the room fell silent.

Noticing the sudden quiet, Ye Zhi paused slightly, about to lower his voice further to continue explaining when Jiang Liu interjected, It’s okay, everyone here believes you. Last night, we were all defending you in the comments. They’re just curious. You might as well explain it to everyone.

Hearing this, Ye Zhi shed his reservations and clearly explained the entire situation to the class.

Realizing Ye Zhi was completely unaware of the online uproar, Jiang Liu filled him in on the events of the previous night.

The news had escalated dramatically overnight, especially after it was revealed that Ye Zhi was a C University student. A barrage of criticism flooded social media, with most comments declaring he was unworthy of attending C University.

When some netizens investigated, they couldn’t find Ye Zhi’s Gaokao (national college entrance exam) scores.

The narrative then shifted from the alleged child abduction to accusations of gaining admission through backdoor connections. Some even speculated that Lu Qingze, a prominent alumnus, had pulled strings to get Ye Zhi into C University, condemning him for supposedly stealing a spot from a deserving Gaokao candidate.

Given their close interactions on the show, it seemed plausible that Lu Qingze, with his influence, could easily arrange Ye Zhi’s admission to C University.

Hearing this, Ye Zhi was startled

I never imagined these netizens would guess so accurately, even figuring out Lu Qingze.

Ye Zhi glanced around at his classmates, wondering

Do they all know about this too?

He had gotten into this school through Lu Qingze. Thinking about it, he had indeed entered through the back door.

Noticing the cautiousness in the young man’s eyes, Jiang Liu carefully reassured him

Don’t worry. Professor Zhou told us how you got in. While it’s true that the Best Actor pulled some strings, it was just a recommendation. The main reason you were admitted was your perfect score on the entrance exam.

A classmate beside Jiang Liu chimed in

Exactly! The history of Xia State and its predecessors is the hardest to memorize because that period was politically chaotic. But you remembered everything, down to the smallest details. Even Professor Zhou was impressed by that, which is why he made an exception to admit you.

Jiang Liu nodded in agreement with his classmate’s words.

Yet Ye Zhi murmured softly, Did I really steal someone else’s spot?

The young man’s expression was lost, his voice tinged with anxiety.

When Lu Qingze had applied to the school for him, Ye Zhi was still in a daze about this world, never imagining that his admission would come at the expense of another’s opportunity.

Zhou Qianqian was late again today. As she entered the classroom, she overheard Ye Zhi’s words and stood at the doorway, indignant.

Those people are talking nonsense! There was no stealing of anyone’s spot. By the time you took the entrance exam, college admissions had already closed. Your admission was specially arranged and didn’t take anyone else’s place.

Hearing this, Ye Zhi finally felt relieved.

He had been considering withdrawing from school if the online rumors were true.

The only thing he would miss was his classmates.

Though they had only known each other for two days, everyone had shown him kindness, making them friends worth keeping.

Fortunately, he hadn’t taken anyone else’s spot.

He could stay in the class after all.

Jiang Liu added, As for the online comments, don’t worry. We’ve already suppressed them.

Zhou Qianqian chimed in excitedly, Exactly! And the Best Actor himself issued a statement confirming you earned your place through the exam. He merely provided the opportunity.

At this, Zhou Qianqian’s expression grew animated.

This is the second time the Best Actor has posted on Weibo for you!

Second time? Ye Zhi asked, confused.

When else did Brother Lu ever make a statement for me?

You didn’t know? Zhou Qianqian asked, surprised and puzzled. I thought the show’s phones still had internet access. Don’t you ever check Weibo?

Ye Zhi, who never checked Weibo, might as well have been disconnected from the internet. ……

Noticing the young man’s silence, Zhou Qianqian didn’t press further. Instead, she opened Lu Qingze’s Weibo page and handed the phone to him.

See for yourself. The first time he posted was when you first joined the show. Back then, netizens suspected your relationship with Xu Shengyuan was impure. The Best Actor proactively revealed that he had lost control during his heat period and specifically clarified that the person in the photo was you, not Xu Shengyuan.

Seeing Ye Zhi studying the post intently, Zhou Qianqian continued analyzing

While his actions back then couldn’t completely suppress the rumors, they diverted a lot of the criticism away from you. Some anti-fans even flooded his Weibo with insults.

That’s why Lu Qingze’s fans were so hostile to you interacting with their idol at first.

Zhou Qianqian didn’t say this aloud.

Ye Zhi didn’t even check Weibo, so he probably wouldn’t watch the program’s live replay or see the comments.

Besides, those fans had already turned against him, so there was no point in bringing it up again.

I understand. Thank you for letting me know, Ye Zhi said, handing Zhou Qianqian her phone back.

Jiang Liu, standing nearby, added a warning

Even though last night’s incident has been temporarily suppressed, you should still be careful when leaving campus. You might run into some crazies.

Ye Zhi nodded with a smile. I will, Class Monitor.

Hearing that clear, crisp Class Monitor, Jiang Liu froze for a moment, then awkwardly averted his gaze.

Ye Zhi turned to the rest of the class. Thank you all for helping me manage the comments.

The young man didn’t realize how beautiful his smile was.

So beautiful that his classmates would gladly fight another night, battling trolls and haters online, all for the sake of that smile.

Zhou Qianqian quietly took out her phone and snapped a photo of the scene.

In the picture, the strikingly handsome young man smiled brightly, bathed in the soft morning light streaming through the window. The light haloed his figure, making him appear like a legendary, beautiful deity.

The short interview video she had previously made with Ye Zhi had gone viral, and many people were eager for her to keep posting updates on his daily life. Zhou Qianqian decided to turn her account into a fan account dedicated to Ye Zhi.

Though she didn’t know if he would pursue a career in the entertainment industry, she decided to start anyway. She even ordered professional equipment online, which was already en route and expected to arrive within a few days.

Immediately after taking the photo, she posted it on her Weibo account and shared it to the fan Super Topic.

After a moment’s thought, Zhou Qianqian asked Ye Zhi

Xiao Ye, do you want to post a clarification video or something? Explain what happened that day. The comments have been temporarily suppressed, but the issue hasn’t been resolved.

Ye Zhi shook his head.

No need. The police will release an official statement later.

Hearing this, Zhou Qianqian understood.

Wednesday afternoon was a school-wide rest day, so after morning classes, Ye Zhi had nothing to do.

He packed up his things and headed toward the school gate, planning to first go to the pharmacy to buy suppressants and barrier patches.

During his false differentiation that day, Sep had told him that a week after the injection, he would experience his true heat.

Ye Zhi calculated the time and estimated it would be within the next few days.

On his way to the pharmacy, he mentally cursed Xie Shi repeatedly.

Although he knew Xie Shi had acted with good intentions, the man hadn’t given him any advance warning, leaving him completely unprepared for his false differentiation and now forcing him to make this trip to the pharmacy.

The nearest pharmacy wasn’t far from the school. After exiting the gate, he just needed to walk straight, then turn right into a small alley.

This alley was a night market, bustling with activity in the evenings but rather deserted during the day.

As Ye Zhi entered the alley, he slowed his pace. At the same moment, he heard faint footsteps behind him.

Someone had been following him the entire way.