[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad":3,"chapter-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-226":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Love Life Begins in New Eliad",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2330313,4557,"Chapter 226: The Confident Green Robe","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>He still had to go pick a gift for Ling, so he couldn’t stay here to maintain the barrier for Zhu Yuan forever—earplugs would have to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After installing the earplugs, Ye Qingfeng exhaled deeply, fearing Zhu Yuan might wake up mid-process, then looked toward Qingyi and made a gesture to step outside and talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi nodded slightly, covered Ies’s mouth with her hand, and rose, following Ye Qingfeng out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the police station’s entrance, Qingyi released Ies’s mouth and hugged it tightly in her arms, casting a satisfied glance at Ye Qingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have to say, you’re the one—getting Zhu Yuan to rest is harder than climbing to heaven, yet you managed it in just a few minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard to conceal my awe—only you are extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persuading Zhu Yuan to rest is harder than scaling a peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You barely settled it, and matters were already smoothed over. (Qingyi’s speech pattern)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No big deal.” Ye Qingfeng turned with a smug, carefree flourish—then froze when he saw Ies in Qingyi’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t be jealous of a Bumb, anyway—he’d planned to use the gift-shopping trip as a chance for a sweet date with Qingyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of Ies tagging along made him feel burdened...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind the disturbance—it was that Ies would go back and tattle to Ling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brat must not be allowed to live!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?” Qingyi frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing. I just remembered Ies needs charging—let’s head to a charging station first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.” Qingyi was reluctant, but Ies belonged to Ye Qingfeng—she couldn’t object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng led Qingyi down the street and quickly found a Bumb-specific charging station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing an open slot, Ye Qingfeng’s eyes lit up—he yanked Ies straight from Qingyi’s arms, ignored its struggles, and shoved it forcefully into the charger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ies stared at Ye Qingfeng in disbelief, as if screaming: You dog!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng snorted, made a childish face at Ies, then grabbed Qingyi’s hand and strode off without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi let him pull her along—holding hands didn’t bother her much, especially since refusing might...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suspected something even more troublesome would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Ye Qingfeng’s shameless nature, Qingyi seriously doubted he’d refrain from...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So... why did you come today?” Qingyi glanced at him casually, asking offhandedly, “Were you here specifically for Zhu Yuan—or for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I said I came specifically for you, would Qingyi jump up like a child with joy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng lightly scratched the palm of Qingyi’s hand, avoiding a direct answer and instead posing a counter-question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. But if you treated me with more respect from now on, I’d be pleased.” Qingyi gazed straight ahead, her tone flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh~ Qingyi, so humorless? Beware—you’ll never find a man!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng sighed, teasing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry—I have no intention of finding a man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Qingyi tried to pull her hand free, retorting irritably: “What do you actually want? Shall we go to the park and have tea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. Come shopping with me.” Ye Qingfeng sensed her movement and instantly tightened his grip, leaving no chance for escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.” Qingyi ceased struggling and accepted with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that she disliked shopping with Ye Qingfeng—or had anything against him—she simply preferred quiet tea over strolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng and Qingyi wandered the streets; whenever they passed a shop that caught their interest, he pulled her inside to browse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Ye Qingfeng mentioned his true reason for coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you dragged me shopping just to buy a gift for another girl?” Qingyi showed no resentment, merely glancing at him casually, “You’re surprisingly honest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I can’t say much else, but my greatest strength is honesty.” Ye Qingfeng clearly heard her sarcasm and took it as an opportunity to boast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You... never mind. Was it that girl from before?” Qingyi hesitated, then continued, “Ling, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You and her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boyfriend and girlfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi trembled, performing a sword-drawing motion for Ye Qingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does... does Zhu Yuan know?” Qingyi whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet.” As he spoke, Ye Qingfeng’s eyes lit up—he pulled Qingyi into a shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you going to tell Zhu Yuan? And aren’t you afraid I’ll snitch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi’s attention was fully on the conversation; she assumed Ye Qingfeng merely wanted to browse and followed without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t notice the shop’s name—Paw Paw...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm~ Feel free. But...” Ye Qingfeng paused unusually, staring for two seconds before continuing, “I’m not planning to tell Zhu Yuan yet—for now, I’ll wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether you’ll snitch—I believe you won’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng emphasized the last two words, giving Qingyi the sense of absolute certainty—as if he knew she’d never betray him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh~ Before I leave, you’d better find a way to make me keep this secret voluntarily—or I’ll tell Zhu Yuan for sure.” Qingyi’s lips curled slightly, looking as if she meant every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Ye Qingfeng’s words, meant to deter, had ignited in Qingyi a sudden, fierce interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d never intended to tell Zhu Yuan—but now, with him saying this, she wanted to see what he could possibly do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides! Opportunities to catch this guy off-guard are rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi must seize this chance well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must wonder why I’m so confident, right?” Ye Qingfeng openly smiled, released her hand, stepped forward, and leaned down to whisper, “Come closer—I’ll tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyi frowned slightly, hesitated a moment, then relaxed her brow, stepped forward, and tilted her ear, confidently saying, “Go ahead~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng’s current demeanor plainly told Qingyi: I have a scheme, and I’m not hiding it—see if you’ll fall for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who was Qingyi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she usually appeared unassuming and calm, anyone who truly clashed with her still sat in prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, in all past encounters with Ye Qingfeng, she’d never seen him display real power—she assumed him harmless, easily controlled, and unafraid of his tricks under her absolute superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng hadn’t expected Qingyi to be this careless—or was she just overconfident, convinced he wouldn’t strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again~ underestimating someone comes at a price, Qingyi-chan~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Taking tomorrow off—no need to worry. I’ve nearly finalized the new novel outline—I’m very pleased with it. No heroine, just a protagonist with a clear goal, exploring the dark side of the Zone Zero world, belonging to no faction. Is there a term for this kind of story?)\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-20T20:13:18.411Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","41bbb072b32e9ee5b8bd0436687a402b00fcac1cf513c512c5854d61e0003532","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-227","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-225",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flove-life-begins-in-new-eliad-cover.jpg"]