[{"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-51":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},2330138,4557,"Chapter 51: The Sold Ye Qingfeng","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>“I think you’ve misunderstood something…” Zhe’s smile froze instantly. “Do I look like that kind of person?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico’s disgust deepened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhe sneered—he’d rather die outside than ever like this idiot with big boobs and no brain, whose head is full of Ding Ni!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had extra Ding Ni, he’d better buy a few more favorite video tapes, then enjoy them together with Qingfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he got together with Nico, he might never have more than four digits of Ding Ni on him his whole life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico, classic tsundere, immediately stood up, glaring angrily at Zhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nico? Brother? What are you two doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ling, having been useless in the kitchen, slunk back into the living room and just walked over to see the tense atmosphere between her brother and Nico.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask your brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ling arrive, Nico said nothing more and gave Zhe no better expression either, snorting softly as she sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you do to make Nico so angry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling leaned close to Zhe like an inquisitive child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember the plan you told me about?” Zhe lowered his voice and whispered to Ling right in front of Nico.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean that one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling instantly understood, a faint blush rising on her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! Wait for my signal!” Zhe glanced at Nico, saw she wasn’t eavesdropping, then continued: “Let’s kidnap Qingfeng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling had been feeling down because she couldn’t help Ye Qingfeng in the kitchen, but hearing Zhe say this, she was wide awake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico pretended not to care, but was dying to know what they were talking about—too wary to get closer, she could only sneak glances now and then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Nico, how about making this mission fee free?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhe crossed his legs, smirking confidently at Nico.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico didn’t believe for a second that these two had anything good in mind, watching Zhe with sharp suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just Ling, she’d have agreed without hesitation—but after dealing with Zhe for so long, she knew he was far too clever!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d see just what this little fox was up to!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling noticed Nico’s lingering caution and spoke up: “Yeah, Nico~ Don’t let this golden chance slip away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just say your terms outright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico wanted to see what trick these two were hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aww—!” Zhe, seeing Nico still unmoved, began complaining again: “Nico, you don’t know how understaffed the video shop is—me and my sister are swamped. If someone could help out now and then, it’d be a lifesaver.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understaffed at the video shop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always have just one Bambu watching the store—tell me they’re swamped?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico wasn’t Anbi or Billy; she’d never believe such a ridiculous excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nico immediately picked out the key detail from Zhe’s words, combined with how these two treated Ye Qingfeng, and instantly uncovered their scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingfeng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico no longer wanted to dance around with Zhe; she cut straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhe, equally aware of Nico’s cunning, wasn’t surprised she’d figured it out—or rather, he’d intended for her to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Nico’s figured it out… is it a deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already smell the aroma drifting from the kitchen; to savor Ye Qingfeng’s cooking properly, he had no intention of dragging this out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course… no!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico rejected him without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he really think she’d sell a companion for Ding Ni?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng was her dearest family, her beloved brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Future missions get you a discount,” Zhe interlaced his fingers, palm down, covering his mouth. “Twenty percent off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely not! I’ve always treated Qingfeng like a little brother…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Nico finished, Zhe cut in: “Fifteen percent off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deal!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico and Zhe stood up, smiling, and shook hands in truce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened? Why are you all smiling so much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng walked up to the three, wearing a pink apron, placing two dishes on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhe, feeling slightly guilty toward Ye Qingfeng, muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry to put you through this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico patted Ye Qingfeng’s shoulder solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d only been cooking—why did he feel like he’d just been sold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dinner’s almost ready,” Ye Qingfeng shook his head, utterly trusting Nico wouldn’t harm him. “Nico-ah, go upstairs and call Anbi and Billy down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico agreed and turned toward the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingfeng, let me help you carry the dishes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling rose and followed Ye Qingfeng into the kitchen, quickly carrying two dishes out to the living room, setting them down, then dashing back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delivery complete!” Ling saluted Ye Qingfeng with a grin, then stared fixedly at the freshly cooked sliced fish in chili oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pristine, tender fish slices shimmered faintly in the bright red chili oil, releasing a mouthwatering aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent made Ling’s saliva flow uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smells so good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there’s so much chili… it must be incredibly spicy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid disappointing Ye Qingfeng, she’d eat it no matter how spicy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This dish only looks spicy—it’s not actually that hot,” Ye Qingfeng noticed Ling’s fixed gaze and swallowing, picked up chopsticks, and lifted a slice of fish toward her lips. “Want to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling stared at the fish slice held before her, her throat involuntarily bobbing; as she followed the chopsticks, she saw Ye Qingfeng smiling faintly, his eyes holding a hint of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, all sound around her vanished—she heard only her heart, like a wild horse galloping, pounding deafeningly “thump-thump” in her chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I won’t be rude!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling whispered a polite excuse, then closed her eyes, leaned forward, and bit the fish slice off the chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the fish entered her mouth, a fiery rush of chili and Sichuan pepper struck—then the tender flesh melted on her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mmm~! Incredibly tender! Melts in the mouth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbing, spicy fragrance exploded in her mouth—Ling instantly fell in love with this dish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng saw Ling’s cheeks flushed like ripe apples and assumed she couldn’t handle the spice—or that he’d made it too hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not too spicy, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng asked uncertainly, as Ling kept her eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t respond—he had no choice but to pick up a slice himself and taste it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Ye Qingfeng placed the fish slice in his mouth, Ling opened her eyes in disbelief, staring at him as he swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh… EHHH—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the chopsticks I just used!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng and I just had an indirect kiss!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Tap to request updates. 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