[{"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-37":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},2330124,4557,"Chapter 37","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng gritted his teeth and bit his tongue—a sharp pain snapped him back to reality, and he leapt up, shoving the person before him forward with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden motion sent the unsuspecting figure stumbling backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity, Ye Qingfeng rose swiftly, his gaze sharp and wary as he fixed it on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure before him lightly tapped the ground with her hands, twisted her waist with graceful ease, and her entire body arced through the air like a silken curve—two slender tails, like silk ribbons, swayed and fluttered with her spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She danced upon the stage like a ballerina, captivating all who watched with her ethereal beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Achievable target: Mao You, initial affinity: 10%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Animal Charm grants the target a default 10% initial affinity toward the host】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the dim light, Ye Qingfeng finally made out the figure before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cute girl with wheat-colored skin, dressed in red and black, standing at one meter fifty—undoubtedly a little loli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most crucially, the upright cat ears on her head and the two tails emerging from behind left no doubt: she was a Cat-Xi person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng wiped his neck with his sleeve, his eyes never leaving Mao You. “Don’t you have any shame?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... I don’t know why...” Mao You mumbled, head bowed, then suddenly snapped it up, her eyes brimming with possessiveness. “But you smell so good!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm? Wait—I think I get it now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao You planted her hands on the ground, assuming a combat stance, then lunged forward with a powerful thrust of her paws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat broke on Ye Qingfeng’s brow as he sidestepped—“System! Disable Animal Charm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Animal Charm disabled】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao You’s eyes suddenly cleared; she turned slowly, gazing at Ye Qingfeng with utter confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flashbacks of the previous moments flooded her mind—her cheeks instantly flushed crimson. “W-what did you do to me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m the victim here! You’re asking me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Mao You realize—her burning anger vanished instantly, yet her blush deepened, even redder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stole glances at Ye Qingfeng—his face alone was already very handsome, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scent was so nice >3\u003C\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the scent had faded now, she could never forget the aroma that had drifted from him just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ding! Mao You’s affinity increased by 5%, current affinity: 15%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao You involuntarily drew closer to Ye Qingfeng, circling him repeatedly, pausing now and then to sniff at him with her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meow! There’s another cat’s scent on him! A cheating cat!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils shrank instantly into thin vertical slits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng tensed as Mao You approached, fearing she’d pounce again—he instinctively stepped back two paces, then steadied himself when he realized she meant no harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw her next move, his body froze. “What are you doing now?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao You snapped out of it, blushing furiously as she stepped back two paces, bowed deeply before Ye Qingfeng, her tongue stumbling over the words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... I’m sorry! I... I’ll take responsibility!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng had assumed it was due to the Animal Charm—but he’d already turned it off! This Cat-Xi person named Mao You still craved his body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first thought was still the Animal Charm—he simply couldn’t believe any girl would desire him for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from his looks, he had nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You ask why no girl would fall for him at first sight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t I look exactly like this before I was reincarnated? Why, after nineteen years, did I still have no girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d once asked an old man who claimed to be a love expert this very question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His answer was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it’s because you’re broke! What else could it be?! Do you think just because you’ve got a male lead script and a handsome face, girls will throw themselves at you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money plus anything else is an absolute kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng didn’t fully believe it, but he understood one thing: if a girl suddenly shows interest in you, fine—if it’s just your heart she wants. But what if she’s after your money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, you’d lose both your heart and your wallet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like when someone gives you food, you fear it’s poisoned—but if you go to them and ask for food, even if they’re forced to give it, you know it’s safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same logic: you can’t be sure if another’s affection is real or fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Ye Qingfeng didn’t know this logic didn’t apply in this world—and just because it hadn’t happened before didn’t mean it couldn’t now, especially since he had a System!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait! Wait a minute! It’s partly my fault too! Don’t blame yourself!” Ye Qingfeng hurriedly explained, speaking in a conciliatory tone. “How about we both step back? Let’s just go our separate ways now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he demanded of the System: “What’s going on with the Animal Charm? Is there some lingering effect?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Furious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【No! It’s been fully disabled! Can you stop asking the System about everything?! I’m a System, not an encyclopedia!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why get so angry... with such a childish tone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... don’t have a home anymore...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the current state of the Red Fang Gang, Mao You felt a pang in her chest. Her eyes lowered, her clenched fists slowly uncurled, her voice calm as water yet heavy with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng stared at her, mouth slightly open—he believed this feeling couldn’t be faked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His trembling right hand tried to override his brain’s command, reaching to slap his own face—I’m such a bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng calmed himself slightly, then picked up several cans scattered on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mao...” Mao You hesitated mid-sentence, then continued. “Just call me Mao You...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrrl—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she finished speaking, her stomach, empty for a full day, let out a soft, unmistakable rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silent alley, she knew he’d heard it—her fading blush returned instantly, spreading across her cheeks and all the way to her ear tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah...! I want to die... but I’m so hungry! Should I run away now? Or...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These were meant for that little cat just now—since it ran off, here, have them. Tuna cans.” Ye Qingfeng offered two cans with a sincere smile. “I only planned to buy one, but the convenience store had a buy-two-get-one deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm... really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she heard “tuna,” Mao You’s eyes lit up—her drooping ears shot upright. She didn’t notice; she longed to shove the tuna straight into her mouth, yet she felt too shy to accept something from another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! Eat up—hunger’s awful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng stepped forward and shoved both cans into her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you so much!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1104,"2026-06-20T20:13:17.554Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ff018430bab539a30d6bea3ab02fee6504955c051e328084a3d12b9cdde9f421","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-38","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-36",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flove-life-begins-in-new-eliad-cover.jpg"]