The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 53

Seeing that his words had truly upset Xu Shengyuan, Qin Siran felt a surge of satisfaction.

Just as he was about to leave, Xu Shengyuan grabbed him back.

Xu Shengyuan stared intently at Qin Siran, his voice low and serious

Do you like Xiao Ye?

He had long harbored suspicions.

Qin Siran treated everyone with aloofness, carrying the characteristic arrogance of an Omega.

Yet when facing the young man, he always lowered his guard, his demeanor excessively gentle.

Xu Shengyuan had initially dismissed this as a lingering impression from their first encounter, subconsciously assuming Qin Siran’s affections lay with Lu Qingze. He hadn’t given it further thought.

But just now, when Qin Siran mentioned Lu Qingze, a flicker of undisguised jealousy had flashed in his eyes.

How could that be the expression of someone speaking of their beloved?

Suddenly, all the inconsistencies in Qin Siran’s behavior over the past few days clicked into place.

Having his feelings exposed, Qin Siran showed no panic.

His expression was one of exasperation, even rolling his eyes slightly

Can’t you tell?

Xu Shengyuan instantly flew into a rage

What the fvck is that look on your face?!

Seeing Xu Shengyuan’s reaction, Qin Siran scoffed dismissively.

Ye Zhi had initially thought Xu Shengyuan would be a formidable rival, but he turned out to be a complete idiot.

Distracted by teasing a cat on the way, Ye Zhi only realized how embarrassing he looked after walking quite a distance. Just then, Xu Shengyuan’s angry voice rang out behind him, leaving him puzzled.

Turning around, Ye Zhi saw Xu Shengyuan gripping Qin Siran’s wrist tightly, his expression furious.

Ye Zhi’s heart skipped a beat. Thinking the two were arguing, he hurried toward them.

What’s going on?

Hearing the young man’s voice, Qin Siran lowered his gaze slightly and gently asked Xu Shengyuan, Could you loosen your grip? You’re squeezing too hard.

The Alpha’s grip was indeed forceful, the veins on his large hand bulging as if he might crush the Omega’s wrist.

Ye Zhi instinctively glanced at the reddened wrist, his brow furrowing slightly.

Brother Xu, let go! Brother Qin’s hand is turning red. What happened?

Xu Shengyuan didn’t reply, merely scoffing coldly before obediently releasing his grip.

Qin Siran rubbed his reddened wrist and gave Ye Zhi a faint smile. It’s nothing, don’t worry. Brother Xu is just a bit agitated.

His demeanor was like that of a kind little white flower, enduring mistreatment without complaint.

Ye Zhi stared at Qin Siran’s reddened wrist, then turned an disapproving look toward Xu Shengyuan.

Brother Xu, even if you’re angry, you shouldn’t hurt people. We’re all friends here. Why not just talk things out?

No, Xiao Ye…

Xu Shengyuan was about to explain when Qin Siran interjected casually, Oh? It’s 625 already. Time’s almost up. Let’s head to school.

Interrupted mid-sentence, Xu Shengyuan clicked his tongue in annoyance.

But Qin Siran persisted, smiling at Xu Shengyuan. Let’s just pretend what happened earlier never happened. Xiao Ye’s right—we’re all friends. I don’t blame you.

Xu Shengyuan ???

What’s with this overwhelming green tea aroma?

Who’s bullying whom here?

With Qin Siran’s words, Ye Zhi couldn’t press further about what had happened.

Still, he felt a pang of disappointment.

His first attempt at matchmaking had already hit a snag before it even got off the ground.

Ye Zhi earnestly advised Xu Shengyuan, Brother Xu, Brother Qin is an Omega. Since you’re an Alpha, you should be more considerate.

Xu Shengyuan was now truly speechless, like someone who had swallowed bitter medicine without being able to complain.

If he refused, Ye Zhi would think he wasn’t a proper Alpha.

But if he agreed, he couldn’t swallow the resentment in his heart.

Yet he couldn’t bring up what had just happened. Even if he told the truth, the boy probably wouldn’t believe him.

He’d just think Xu Shengyuan was being petty and narrow-minded.

Damn it!

Can green tea types just get lost?!

Xu Shengyuan was so furious he didn’t know what to say.

But Ye Zhi didn’t have time to wait for a response.

Time was running out they needed to get into the school quickly.

The instant the boy turned to leave, Xu Shengyuan’s pheromones intensified explosively.

Like mint-infused soda water that had been lightly shaken, they seemed on the verge of bursting.

Do you want to end up in jail again? Qin Siran threw out the question and followed the boy.

The words seemed to work. The bottle of soda water seemed to have sprung a leak, quietly releasing its steam, leaving only the lingering scent of pine smoke in the air.

The trio entered C University together. By the time they reached the evening gala venue, the place was already packed.

The gala was being held in a tiered lecture hall, usually reserved for cultural performances and capable of seating at least a thousand people.

Yet at first glance, every seat appeared to be taken.

As the three of them searched for seats, someone ran over from the front rows.

By this time, the evening gala had already begun, and the host was delivering the opening remarks.

As the stage lights came on, the classroom lights dimmed, plunging the surroundings into near darkness.

Ye Zhi squinted and recognized the person running toward them as Jiang Liu.

Xiao Ye, I spotted you from way back! Come with me, I’ve saved you a seat up front.

Jiang Liu glanced at the two people beside Ye Zhi, surprised.

You brought friends? Are these the guests you’re filming the show with?

Ye Zhi nodded and introduced Xu Shengyuan and Qin Siran to Jiang Liu, then asked, Are there any seats left for them?

Jiang Liu hesitated, looking troubled. Our class only has one seat left, but the neighboring art department has two empty seats. You’ll have to sit separately.

Ye Zhi didn’t mind. That’s fine, we don’t need to sit together.

Qin Siran suddenly spoke up, I want to sit with Xiao Ye so I can pet the cat.

Xu Shengyuan, who was still pondering how to sit next to Ye Zhi, was stunned. Why didn’t I think of that reason?!

Seeing Qin Siran’s genuine affection for cats, Ye Zhi smiled warmly.

Alright, then Brother Qin and I will sit in the art department, and Brother Xu can take the seat in my class.

He glanced at Xu Shengyuan and added, This will give you both a chance to cool off.

Hearing this, Xu Shengyuan had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Xu Shengyuan followed Jiang Liu to the third row, while Ye Zhi led Qin Siran to find seats in the second row.

Jiang Liu had told Ye Zhi there were two empty seats in the second row.

However, the classroom was quite large, with long rows of occupied seats, making it difficult to find the empty spots.

Fortunately, they didn’t have to search long, as someone came to guide them.

Having learned that the students in the row behind were from the history department, Xie Shi had been keeping an eye on the back. He spotted Ye Zhi as soon as the young man approached.

Noticing the pair struggling to find their seats, Xie Shi stood up and waved to Ye Zhi.

It wasn’t surprising to see Xie Shi here, as this was the art department’s section.

Yet Ye Zhi was still taken aback when he realized the two empty seats were right next to Xie Shi.

What a coincidence!

Before he could dwell on it, the performance on stage began.

C University was brimming with talent, and even a small welcome party had been transformed into a spectacle worthy of a Spring Festival Gala.

Attending such an event for the first time, Ye Zhi momentarily forgot about petting the cat and focused intently on the performances unfolding on stage.

But what Ye Zhi was most eagerly anticipating was Lu Qingze’s performance.

Perhaps it was because Lu Qingze was a familiar face, or perhaps it was the memory of their duet in Hailin Village that had made him especially eager to hear Lu Qingze play the guqin.

After one performance after another concluded, Lu Qingze’s turn finally arrived.

As the emcee announced his name, the audience erupted into a frenzy of cheers and screams. The chaotic noise suddenly coalesced, transforming into a unified roar

Lu Qingze!

This was the fervor befitting a top idol, the climax of the evening’s gala.

Ye Zhi suddenly realized why every seat had been filled when he arrived.

Tonight, the super idol born from C University would deliver his long-awaited solo performance.

The stage lights dimmed abruptly, and a beam of cool, ethereal light pierced the darkness, illuminating the center of the stage like moonlight. Within its glow stood a celestial figure in white robes.

Lu Qingze, clad in moon-white traditional attire, entered slowly, cradling his guqin. His jade-like features and raven hair seemed otherworldly, beyond mortal realm.

Shortly after settling in the center of the stage, the clear, resonant notes of a guqin filled the air. As the opening melody began, Ye Zhi immediately recognized the piece

High Mountains and Flowing Waters, the very piece they had played together that day.

The guqin was undoubtedly the perfect instrument for this composition. Its pure, ethereal tones carried an ancient, rustic quality, as if originating from a distant, ancient land. The music surged through the currents of time, flowing into the modern era and transporting listeners back to the past.

Ye Zhi’s temple throbbed, and he felt a sudden wave of disorientation.

The stage before him slowly dissolved away, and his vantage point transformed into the edge of a roof. He was surrounded by the tranquil darkness of night, with the melodious strains of the guqin drifting through the air.

Looking up, he saw the cold moon hanging high in the sky. Looking down, he saw a young man below.

The young man, dressed in white robes, sat cross-legged beneath the eaves, an ancient, worn guqin resting on his lap.

Despite his impoverished appearance, the man’s noble bearing lent him an air of aloofness and detachment from the world.

As the final notes faded, the youth on the roof sighed deeply,

Your zither music is as beautiful as ever.

The cold moonlight cast a slanted shadow of a tree across the young man’s face, revealing only his refined jawline and thin, indifferent lips, which appeared sharp and aloof.

Hearing the boy’s words, the young man seemed to smile. The corners of his lips curved slightly upward, softening the sharp lines of his jaw and adding a sudden hint of warmth to his features.

How is the investigation into your father’s death progressing? The young man’s voice carried a cool tone, yet it was as melodious as the zither’s notes.

The boy on the rooftop remained silent for a long moment before finally replying, Recently, Ying Lian confessed.

The young man simply asked, Do you believe it was him?

No, he would never do such a thing, the boy answered quickly, his voice tinged with obvious sorrow. But Ying Lian-ge committed suicide at the Marquis’s Estate. When they found him, there was a confession letter neatly placed on the table, written in his own hand before his death.

The boy paused, then added with difficulty, Now… there’s no way to prove otherwise.