[{"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-242":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},2330329,4557,"Chapter 242","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-242",242,"\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng reached out and placed his hand on Kelin’s shoulder, as if he had expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin stiffened, glancing at him with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Uncle Wolf isn’t here, no one will say anything—just relax a bit, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng added casually, winking, then followed up with another line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Consider it a guest’s request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin spoke, but still looked timid and hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng sighed—he’d have to be forceful; she still looked much the same as before, but at least she wasn’t completely closed off anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a guest, I’ve been working hard for so long—I’m tired. Mind if I lean on your shoulder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Ye Qingfeng finished speaking, Ai Lian, standing nearby, snapped open her eyes, her eyelids twitching uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she heard that right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she reconsidered—given Ye Qingfeng’s shamelessness, saying something like that wasn’t surprising at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all—go ahead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin lifted her shoulder, closed her eyes tightly, and waited for Ye Qingfeng’s head to rest against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire reaction stemmed purely from not knowing Ye Qingfeng well—there was no hostility toward him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin always acted this way around anyone she didn’t know well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, she actually liked Ye Qingfeng quite a bit—but her personality prevented her from showing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Kelin, there were only familiar people and strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng was merely slightly closer than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kelin’s reaction, Ye Qingfeng’s heart instantly melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her youthful face was tense, her nose trembling slightly, her body rigid, her hands instinctively clutching the hem of her skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She radiated pure cuteness—like a kitten cornered and trembling, making him want to tease her just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe it stirred his protective instincts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng wrapped his arm around Kelin’s shoulder, clearly feeling her shiver—but he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gentle tug of his wrist, he pulled her head straight against his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a familiar scent filled his senses—milk and matcha intertwined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because Kelin had been exercising, the aroma was unusually strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So intoxicating!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh? Ehh! That... that Qingfeng guy...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin cried out in panic: “Did you get it wrong?! You’re not supposed to lean on Kelin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aww~ Just rest your head, Kelin, it’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Ye Qingfeng tightened his grip, giving Kelin no chance to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t want me to tell Uncle Wolf about your earlier rudeness, do you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng grinned like a villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wah! Okay, please don’t tell Mr. Leikarn! Kelin won’t move at all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was identical to the one at the video rental shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It proved Kelin really did respond to this tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin clearly wasn’t used to it yet, but over time, her body gradually relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, “relaxed” was relative—she couldn’t be as loose as Ai Lian, but at least she wasn’t so stiff that sitting became exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she remembered something and turned to ask: “Does ‘Uncle Wolf’ mean Mr. Leikarn?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmmh!” Ye Qingfeng smirked proudly. “Isn’t that the perfect term? It fits Leikarn’s image perfectly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But giving people nicknames is impolite...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin whispered a gentle reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng tilted his head in surprise, blinked rapidly several times, then realized she was serious—his expression turned between amused and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew nicknames were impolite—he’d never said “Uncle Wolf” to Leikarn’s face. “Uncle Wolf” wasn’t really a nickname; it was more like a code name, a deeper form of address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Leikarn actually liked this term?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was so fitting, so vivid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you think ‘Uncle Wolf’ is perfect? And ‘Big Wolf’ sounds even worse!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng began earnestly making up nonsense again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh... maybe you’re right...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin nodded, dazed and innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you meet Mr. Leikarn later, want to try calling him that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng suggested, like an accomplice inciting a minor to commit a crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-No! Kelin can’t do it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin immediately retreated into her shell, staring at the floor in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what he said, she pretended not to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng instantly lost interest and fell quiet, staring blankly at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelin leaned against Ye Qingfeng’s shoulder, her breathing growing steady; he savored the softness—and reluctantly enjoyed the scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was utterly harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ai Lian, meanwhile, acted like a guard, leaning against the wall near the entrance, holding her breath, constantly monitoring the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This calm didn’t last long—when a light, rapid footstep sounded, Ai Lian snapped her eyes open and peered outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng recognized the sound instantly; after a brief memory search, he confirmed it was Ies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d gone on dozens, if not hundreds, of missions with this Bambu—its footsteps were uniquely fast and tiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng turned his head, saw Kelin sleeping peacefully on his shoulder, and abandoned the idea of warning Ai Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, she wasn’t impulsive—if she recognized Ies, she wouldn’t make any unnecessary moves; she’d stay leaning against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the scissors he’d thrown at Mao You earlier, he assumed it was Leikarn’s order—Ai Lian was a classic energy-conservation type; she wouldn’t act without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was only his guess—he had no confirmation, and he had no intention of asking later. The matter was closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ye Qingfeng expected, Ai Lian saw Ies running in, noticed its frantic pace, and initially thought something was chasing it—she scanned the surroundings warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she confirmed no anomalies nearby, she lowered her gaze and returned to leaning against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were crisp, efficient—as if losing even a second of rest would have serious consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps drew nearer. Ye Qingfeng calmly turned his gaze as Ies dashed through the door, its tiny steps quick and light, circling once at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it saw Ye Qingfeng, its yellow ring-shaped eyes glowed brighter, and it sprinted to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh!” Ye Qingfeng raised a finger. “Fuel’s already set—half of it was Kelin’s effort. Let her rest a bit longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There! The generator’s over there. You handle the rest—go on, hurry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng pointed toward the generator and gently nudged Ies’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“O—K!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Chao whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ies slowed its pace, approached the generator, and began operating it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng estimated this wouldn’t take long—he might as well wake Kelin now, give her a moment to prepare; it was better than startling her awake suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kelin~ Little Kelin~ Wake up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng lifted his arm, pressed his palm gently against Kelin’s fluffy hair, and stroked it softly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1070,"2026-06-20T20:13:18.411Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","aebe59a72306dbbd31ba3191e49eecf82deee7aa1134d236a25eb6013b8dc68f","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-243","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-241",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flove-life-begins-in-new-eliad-cover.jpg"]