Milk Orange Omega Becomes Popular Through Dating Variety Show [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 24.2

Ten minutes later, Pei Yi pulled out a tissue, folded it into a square, and used the corner to wipe her mouth. Her movements were refined and elegant, as if she wasn’t eating oden but French cuisine at a revolving restaurant.

Pei Yi looked up at Zhong Lin, her eyes curving into a smile. “Ready to go?”

Zhong Lin nodded obediently, then dropped the remains of what she had just eaten into the trash can with a “thump”: “Mhm.”

The bullet comments were once again shocked—

[OMG, Pei Yi fed her! And even wiped her clean with her hand! That’s the vibe, so sweet! It’s that lovey-dovey feeling~]

[I want to ship Pei Yi X Zhong Lin! YiLin CP, spirit and flesh united! prprprpr~ I’ll take the first lick!]

[Watching Pei Yi go from resisting oden to truly enjoying it, from takoyaki and egg waffles, I feel like Zhong Lin opened the door to street food for Pei Yi hahahahahaha]

[Lu Xun once said, those who are used to steak will one day fall in love with oden!]

[Lu Xun [/helpless]: I never said that.]

Some bullet comments began to compare other Omega guests’ CP pairings with Pei Yi’s—

[I think Zhong Lin is much more genuinely cute than the other two Omega guests. I just like a sister like her; I don’t like that roundabout feeling at all… I hope Pei Yi can change her opinion of Zhong Lin in the end, and Zhong Lin also looks back at Pei Yi!]

[+10086, even if it’s scripted, I still think Pei Yi X Zhong Lin is better to ship.]

[Even if it’s for show, I hope Yiyi can find a better sister to partner with. As an E-fan, I feel like Zhong Lin has become better behaved, not quite like before. I can barely accept it.]

Zhong Lin’s new fans, the “little bells,” showed disdainful smiles—

[Upstairs, are you getting slapped in the face? You “E-fans” were the ones cursing the hardest before, and now you “E-fans” want to do business. Seriously, does your face hurt? Taking our cub away, we’re not playing with you!]

[Taking my Zhong Lin~ Our cub wants to be beautiful alone! Today’s cub, you can’t reach~ Hehe~]

As dusk fell, the courtyard was already set up with barbecue grills and a teppanyaki station prepared by the production team.

Fresh beef and lamb were skewered, along with various seasonal vegetables. All ingredients were properly prepared and displayed on racks positioned between the barbecue grill and the teppanyaki station.

Tonight’s dinner partners were Chu Yunze X Zhou Xiaoduo—

Chu Yunze was in charge of the barbecue grill. The smokeless charcoal burned bright red, and the temperature became very high. Her exposed neck was now covered in fine beads of sweat. This hot Alpha girl looked like she was about to melt…

On the other hand, Zhou Xiaoduo held two teppanyaki spatulas, stir-frying back and forth. His movements were quite skilled, but his small face was flushed from the heat, and he was breathing in shallow gasps.

Teppanyaki was similar to a large stew pot; many dishes could be stir-fried simultaneously on one iron plate, and the dishes came out relatively quickly. Zhou Xiaoduo finished after about half an hour.

He waved his hand, asking Liang Shan and Zhu Ying to help carry dishes and clean up. He then walked with a plate of teppanyaki beef tenderloin towards the direction he had been observing out of the corner of his eye.

Pei Yi and Zhong Lin were separated by one seat.

Pei Yi stood by the dining table, her hands resting against the back of a chair, turning her face to look at Zhong Lin. She seemed to whisper something to Zhong Lin; Zhong Lin sat on the chair, her eyes also on Pei Yi, nodding her chin slightly, silently agreeing.

Zhou Xiaoduo pulled out the empty chair between them with one hand, seemingly casually inserting himself between the two. He placed the plate in his hand on the table and asked with interest, “What are you talking about?”

“Nothing,” Pei Yi’s expression instantly turned cold, and the curve of her red lips slowly pressed down. Still, out of politeness, she said, “You worked hard.”

“How could it be hard? As long as you all like to eat,” Zhou Xiaoduo chuckled softly.

Zhong Lin didn’t interject. Her attention was completely captivated by the teppanyaki beef tenderloin Zhou Xiaoduo had just brought over—the beef tenderloin was seared to a golden-brown, accompanied by green peppers and sweet, crisp onions. The colors were vibrant, and a fresh beef aroma wafted to her nose.

Zhong Lin: “…” So hungry. (:з)∠)

Almost instinctively, Zhong Lin picked up the chopsticks by her hand and slowly reached for the delicious food in front of her…

A hand suddenly reached out, and with a “smack,” Zhong Lin’s hand was slapped loudly. The chopsticks fell from between her fingers and rolled onto the floor.

“You can’t eat yet,” Zhou Xiaoduo smiled at Zhong Lin, his male Omega voice very soft, as if coaxing a child. “You have to wait for everyone else.”

Although Zhong Lin was a little greedy, she obediently nodded, “Okay.”

Zhong Lin bent down to pick up the chopsticks that had fallen under the table. One chopstick was by her foot, the other had rolled further away.

She reached out to pick it up. As her fingers gradually approached the chopstick, the person next to her suddenly moved their leg. The foot, wearing a white canvas shoe, happened to step on the back of Zhong Lin’s hand.

Her hand was suddenly stepped on. Zhong Lin was completely unprepared and let out a low, pained “Ah,” her bent waist reflexively moving upward. “Thump—” Her head hit the tabletop, making a dull sound.

Zhou Xiaoduo looked astonished. He quickly stepped back, looking down at Zhong Lin, his eyes filled with apology: “What’s wrong?”

“Did I step on you? Does it hurt?”

“I’m really sorry… I didn’t do it on purpose…” Zhou Xiaoduo’s eyes were slightly lowered, their corners red, his tone very flustered.

After picking up the chopsticks, Zhong Lin emerged from under the table and slowly stood upright, one hand rubbing her aching occiput from the bump.

Her other hand hung slightly. That hand had been stepped on by Zhou Xiaoduo, leaving a brownish shoe print on the back. Her hand was very fair, and the area around the shoe print looked a little red.

Zhong Lin waved her hand, signaling to Zhou Xiaoduo not to feel guilty: “It’s fine, I’ll just go wash it.”

With that, Zhong Lin took the chopsticks and left.

Zhou Xiaoduo glanced at Zhong Lin’s receding back, then quickly turned to look at Pei Yi, letting out a helpless sigh. His almond eyes curved into a smile,

“She’s been like this since high school. She’s always been clumsy and doesn’t know how to rein it in. She’s just like a child,”

“Did she cause you any trouble when you partnered with her before…?”

Zhou Xiaoduo’s tone held apology, as if he were apologizing on Zhong Lin’s behalf.

His underlying meaning was that Zhong Lin had always been childish and would cause trouble for others. Zhou Xiaoduo was implying to Pei Yi that Zhong Lin was a burden, had no sense of propriety, and could easily drag others down in a variety show.

“You two are high school classmates?” Pei Yi tilted her head slightly at the words, her previously slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and her expression softened. “She looks quite young.”

“Just from the same school, I’m a year below her,” Zhou Xiaoduo sighed, continuing to speak, but once again emphasizing the fact that he was actually younger than Zhong Lin.

“We haven’t seen each other in years. We used to be good friends. Now she’s still so childish. I even wonder… if she’s ever changed over the years…”

“You wouldn’t think I’m actually younger than her, would you?” Zhou Xiaoduo paused, then suddenly blinked, his eyes bright as if radiating electricity, his tone sounding playful.

“I can’t tell. Zhong Lin does look more like a student than you,” Pei Yi gazed at Zhou Xiaoduo, her eyes deep, her gaze seeming to pierce through everything, and abruptly asked him, “Did you start your career too early?”

“Start what career? I’m a pure amateur…” Zhou Xiaoduo tilted his head to look at her, his face full of confusion, asking uncomprehendingly.

Pei Yi’s voice was cool as water: “After all, dropping out of high school in your teens to become an online model, your experience is indeed much more complex than hers.”

Zhong Lin had been like a completely different person these past few days. Pei Yi had her investigated but found no abnormalities.

All the guests’ information was available in her inbox if Pei Yi wanted to see it.

Zhou Xiaoduo seemed instantly choked by Pei Yi’s words. His lips turned white from being pressed together. A hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and his back instantly stiffened. His fingers clenched and unclenched on the back of the chair.

Zhou Xiaoduo first opened his mouth silently, his eyes wide with disbelief: “You… how do you know…”

After dropping out of high school, Zhou Xiaoduo first worked as an online model. During a dinner with a male Omega model from the same company, he encountered a group of middle-aged wealthy businessmen. From then on, he indulged in a life of debauchery.

However, he used this to get close to his current patron, who sent him to a community college in the US for a year to “gild” himself. He was then completely whitewashed, packaged as a noble young master returning from studying abroad, occasionally descending like a fairy to take some internet photos.

Zhou Xiaoduo had been struggling in the industry for several years, witnessing various tricks and the shadows beneath the glamorous surface. Yet, he told Zhong Lin he was an amateur, only wanting to use Zhong Lin to help him get into the show.

Doing so would also help him hide his past, making others believe he truly was an “amateur.”

The original “Zhong Lin” foolishly believed he was an amateur, pouring her heart out to connect him and recommend him for the audition.

Originally, with the methods of his patron, ordinary people wouldn’t have been able to dig up his past. Zhou Xiaoduo, being sweet and charming, would have been enough to gain fans and debut in the dating variety show.

But the person in front of him now, however…

How did Pei Yi know… his past that had been deeply buried?

Zhou Xiaoduo’s heart turned cold.

Pei Yi glanced at him coldly, a hint of sharpness flashing in her dark brown eyes. Her shoulder-length black hair cast a faint shadow on her profile as she said in a deep voice, “Do fewer petty tricks.”

It was just a glance, but it carried the arrogance of a superior and the intimidation of an Alpha.

Pei Yi only lingered on him for a moment, her delicate brows slightly furrowed. Her gaze immediately shifted, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes—she disliked people who had too many petty tricks.

If he was like this on camera, he would only be more annoying off camera.

When the AO guests were randomly dating before, why did she feel… that this little male Omega was the most suitable partner for a tied-up CP in this announcement?

A chill ran down Zhou Xiaoduo’s spine. His heart thumped violently, and his almond eyes suddenly widened in terror, as if he were being stared at by a lion or tiger. A wave of revulsion washed over him, and his body trembled slightly. His voice quivered:

“I really didn’t… I really didn’t do it on purpose…”

“I genuinely didn’t notice her just now, Teacher Pei… Don’t you believe me?” Zhou Xiaoduo lowered his head, looking pitiful, like a sad little puppy.

Zhou Xiaoduo was a male Omega, and this humble, subservient demeanor, no matter which Alpha saw it, even those with hearts forged from steel would almost soften.

He bowed his head in apology, silently waiting for Pei Yi’s response, but waited a long time without getting a single word from Pei Yi…

Zhou Xiaoduo lifted his head in surprise, only to find that Pei Yi beside him was already gone. He turned his head to look behind him—three people were standing near the teppanyaki station: Zhong Lin, Pei Yi, and Chu Yunze.

Pei Yi and Chu Yunze seemed to be… surrounding Zhong Lin?!

Zhou Xiaoduo ground his teeth in hatred—how did these three end up standing together?!