The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 52

The death of Marquis Jing’an did not erase his name from the historical records.

Ye Zhi inherited his father’s title, and the historical accounts of this young man gradually expanded.

By the year 240 of the Xia Calendar, all the Emperor Xia’s sons had reached adulthood.

The Emperor’s critical illness signaled an impending succession crisis. However, the Crown Prince, who should have been the rightful heir, was discovered to have Northern Desert royal bl00d.

Chaos erupted in the court, and political undercurrents surged among the princes.

Ye Zhi, having just completed his father’s mourning period, was forcibly drawn into this political struggle due to his title as Marquis Jing’an.

As Qin Siran was about to read further, footsteps approached the room.

Assuming it was Ye Zhi returning, he quickly closed the book and set it aside.

At the same moment, the partially open door swung inward.

It wasn’t Ye Zhi, but Xu Shengyuan.

Xu Shengyuan had rushed straight to the cottage from the police station, eager to tell Ye Zhi that he was the boy from their childhood.

We’ve known each other since we were young, he thought.

The joy in his heart bloomed like a seedling pushing through the earth, growing so rapidly it threatened to burst from his chest.

Yet when he pushed open the door with such anticipation, the person he longed to see was nowhere to be found.

Ye Zhi hadn’t expected to spend the entire afternoon at Jin Xi’s house.

At Bai Ni’s enthusiastic invitation, he even had an early dinner before leaving.

Jin Xi glanced at the time—it was already 530 PM.

Since the welcome party was scheduled to begin at 630 PM, Jin Xi drove Ye Zhi straight to the entrance of C University.

He still had some work to attend to, so he dropped Ye Zhi off and left.

With the welcome party approaching, students were gradually returning to campus from various outings.

Ye Zhi put on his mask, got out of the car, and hugged the plush cat Xiao Yan had given him.

After waving goodbye to Jin Xi, he didn’t head straight into the university. Instead, he walked toward the flower shop down the street.

This was a task assigned by the director to buy a bouquet of flowers and randomly select a guest to give them to.

Just as Ye Zhi approached the flower shop, a red sports car pulled up beside him. He recognized the driver

Xiao Ye! Where are you headed?

Since his motorcycle was still impounded by the police, Xu Shengyuan had unexpectedly driven his car today.

There seemed to be someone sitting next to him, but their face was obscured.

Ye Zhi was surprised to see Xu Shengyuan here

Brother Xu? What brings you here?

At that moment, the person beside Xu Shengyuan leaned forward, revealing their face.

Ye Zhi was surprised to see Qin Siran, his phoenix eyes crinkling with a faint smile.

He dropped me off at C University and decided to join you for the welcome party, Qin Siran explained.

Ye Zhi suddenly remembered his promise to Qin Siran to take him to the welcome party.

As he gazed at the well-matched pair in the car, he recalled Liu Yi’s earlier words

…When you have time, help us pair up the other guests too. Give the editors more footage to work with.

Ye Zhi saw this as a perfect opportunity

I’m going to buy flowers. Want to come along?

Flowers? Who are you buying them for? Xu Shengyuan asked from the car.

Ye Zhi didn’t reveal the production team’s request. He smiled and explained, Brother Lu has a performance tonight. I thought I’d get him a bouquet.

Liu Yi had warned Ye Zhi not to tell the other guests that the flower purchase was the production team’s idea.

Xu Shengyuan frowned slightly, muttering under his breath, What’s the point of giving him flowers? I haven’t even gotten any from you yet…

Ye Zhi didn’t quite catch what he said. What was that?

Nothing. I just said I’ll go to the flower shop with you.

Xu Shengyuan then turned to Qin Siran. C University is right ahead. Why don’t you go in first?

Ye Zhi refused Qin Siran’s request

Brother Qin, you can’t get in without a student escort.

He looked at Qin Siran and extended an invitation

Brother Qin, why don’t you come with us? You can help me choose which flowers to get.

Qin Siran, who had no intention of leaving anyway, quickly agreed

Alright.

There was a parking space right next to the street. Xu Shengyuan parked the car, and he and Qin Siran got out.

As the two approached, the kitten in Ye Zhi’s arms grew restless. It clung tightly to Ye Zhi’s clothes, emitting soft, plaintive cries

Meow~ Meow~

Ye Zhi lowered his head, gently stroking the kitten again and again, his voice tender

Don’t be scared. They’re not bad people.

Xu Shengyuan finally noticed the kitten in the boy’s arms and exclaimed in surprise

Where did this cat come from?

Xiao Yan gave it to me. His family’s cat had kittens recently, and they’re having trouble caring for them all.

Hearing Ye Zhi’s answer, Xu Shengyuan casually asked

Did you just get back from Jin Xi’s place?

Ye Zhi nodded.

Qin Siran leaned closer to Ye Zhi, gazing at the kitten in his arms with admiration

So cute.

He reached out as if to touch the cat, but hesitated, afraid to make contact.

Seeing this, Ye Zhi gently scooped the timid kitten from his arms and instinctively moved closer to Qin Siran.

You can pet it, he said. Its claws aren’t sharp yet, so it won’t hurt if it scratches you. Don’t be afraid.

The two leaned in so close that their heads nearly touched as they gazed down at the kitten.

Xu Shengyuan, unable to bear the sight any longer, grabbed Ye Zhi’s arm and pulled him into the flower shop.

Didn’t you say you wanted to buy flowers? What are you doing just standing at the entrance?

Caught off guard by the sudden tug, Ye Zhi stumbled a few steps before regaining his balance.

Xu Shengyuan had a point lingering at the entrance was blocking customers.

As the Alpha dragged him inside, Ye Zhi glanced back at Qin Siran and smiled apologetically.

Brother Qin, let’s go in.

Qin Siran smiled warmly. Alright.

But the moment the boy turned away, the smile on Qin Siran’s handsome face turned cold.

He stared at the Alpha’s hand gripping the boy’s arm for a long moment before finally stepping inside.

The flower shop boasted a dazzling array of blooms, but Ye Zhi’s eyes immediately fell on the roses. As he reached for them, Qin Siran stopped him.

These are flowers for a lover. Are you sure you want to give them?

Ye Zhi was unaware of this custom. I just like roses and thought Brother Lu might like them too. I didn’t know there was such a connotation. I’ll choose something else then.

So Ye Zhi liked roses. Qin Siran secretly noted this.

Ultimately, at Qin Siran and Xu Shengyuan’s suggestion, Ye Zhi picked a bouquet of sunflowers.

As they left the shop, he secretly bought a bunch of tulips when Qin Siran wasn’t looking.

Throughout the walk, Xu Shengyuan kept glancing at Ye Zhi, as if searching for an opportunity.

Noticing Qin Siran had moved ahead of them, Xu Shengyuan’s expression brightened. He excitedly said to Ye Zhi, Xiao Ye, last night I dreamed about…

I dreamed about you, and about a young marquis. You’re that young marquis, aren’t you? The boy I met when we were kids, right?

But before he could finish, the teenager’s next move interrupted him.

Ye Zhi shoved the tulips into Xu Shengyuan’s hands, whispering conspiratorially, Brother Xu, can you give these to Brother Qin for me?

Xu Shengyuan stopped mid-sentence, nearly laughing in exasperation. He understood perfectly what the young man was implying

He’s trying to set me up with Qin Siran.

What’s mine is mine. Why would I give it away?

That’s what Xu Shengyuan thought, but he agreed to the young man’s request with a smile.

He quickly caught up with Qin Siran, who was walking ahead, and tapped him on the shoulder.

As Qin Siran turned, he saw Xu Shengyuan holding a bouquet of tulips, his face beaming like a spring breeze.

Xiao Qin, look! Xiao Ye just gave me these.

Xu Shengyuan waved the flowers in front of Qin Siran’s face, his expression smug beyond measure.

Qin Siran frowned and slapped the bouquet away, glancing back at the young man behind them, his eyes darkening slightly.

Why didn’t he give me flowers?

Both Lu Qingze and Xu Shengyuan were Alphas.

Does Ye Zhi… prefer Alphas over Omegas?

To give the two men some space, Ye Zhi deliberately slowed his pace, creating some distance between them.

Xu Shengyuan lowered his voice, ensuring Ye Zhi couldn’t hear his twisted words.

Ye Zhi watched as Xu Shengyuan offered the tulip to Qin Siran, only to have it ruthlessly slapped away.

Xu Shengyuan quickly returned to Ye Zhi, saying with a helpless shrug, Xiao Ye, you saw it yourself—Brother Qin doesn’t want it.

Ye Zhi sighed softly. It’s a shame to throw it away. Brother Xu, do you want it?

Of course I want it! Xu Shengyuan thought. He pretended to ponder for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, Fine, I’ll take it. Can’t let your money go to waste.

Xu Shengyuan’s words struck a chord with Ye Zhi, who genuinely regretted the cost of the flower.

Brother Xu, you’re such a kind person, Ye Zhi said sincerely.

Xu Shengyuan raised an eyebrow and grinned, baring his teeth. That’s just how I am.

Qin Siran glanced over and caught Xu Shengyuan’s smug expression. Annoyed by the sight, he deliberately slowed his pace.

As Xu Shengyuan passed by, Qin Siran fell into step beside him and whispered in his ear, I saw Xiao Ye kissing Lu Qingze last night.

The previous night, Qin Siran had just emerged from the shower when he noticed the living room lights on downstairs. Assuming Ye Zhi had returned, he went down to check on the boy.

The living room was empty, so he continued to the kitchen, where he saw Lu Qingze standing behind Ye Zhi. Lu Qingze deliberately leaned in, brushing his lips against the boy’s.

The kitchen wasn’t large, so Qin Siran overheard every word of Lu Qingze’s seduction.

He stopped, curious about Ye Zhi’s response.

Fortunately, Ye Zhi didn’t agree.

Though it was just a brush of lips, the incident tormented Qin Siran all night.

Hearing this, the smile vanished from Xu Shengyuan’s face.

He glanced cautiously at Ye Zhi, who had already walked ahead, and asked Qin Siran for confirmation

You’re not lying, are you?

No, Qin Siran replied expressionlessly.

I’m not lying, he thought coldly. I just exaggerated things a bit.

So what if he got a bouquet of flowers? What’s there to be so proud of?

Oh, and by the way, Xiao Ye admitted yesterday morning that he has feelings for Brother Lu. Right before his date with you. The video’s gone viral on Super Topic.

Qin Siran added fuel to the fire.