We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 16

Meanwhile, the others in the living room were still chatting casually.

“Gao Pian, who are you planning to give your flower to?” Gu Xingyu asked.

“…Do you want it? I’ll just give it to you. It doesn’t really matter…” Gao Pian sighed heavily, looking utterly resigned.

“…Ah…” Gu Xingyu was speechless. Given the current situation, Gao Pian’s predicament was indeed quite awkward. But she hadn’t given away her own rose either…

Everything remained uncertain.

Since everyone was gathered here, Gu Xingyu figured Shulan and Chen Ren would definitely exchange roses. She found herself torn between the two.

Suddenly, an idea struck her.

“Wait a minute… the production team didn’t specify how we’re supposed to give away the roses, right?” Gu Xingyu blurted out.

“Huh? What do you mean?” Gao Pian and Qi Meng looked confused.

“I mean, Qi Meng could give her rose to me, then I’d give mine to you, and you’d give yours to Qi Meng. That way, everyone gets a rose and avoids the penalty! It’s perfect!” Gu Xingyu exclaimed excitedly, as if she’d discovered a new continent.

After all, the production team hadn’t explicitly specified how the roses had to be given out.

“…Yes! That could work!” Qi Meng exclaimed after a moment’s thought.

“It seems possible,” Gao Pian agreed with a nod.

Gu Xingyu then pulled the rose from her pocket and presented it, successfully completing the loop. Now everyone had received a rose!

Good grief, Gu Xingyu hid the rose in her pocket… How petty!

No way! They’re actually playing it like this?!

Ugh… I was hoping to see some dramatic tension with Gu Xingyu giving the rose! A bit disappointing…

I didn’t expect Gu Xingyu to think of this. Kind of surprising…

The production team’s rules have so many loopholes! What’s the point of watching this?!

Exactly! There’s no dating reality show atmosphere at all! And did Gu Xingyu just give the rose to Gao Pian?!

Gu Xingyu really is playing all sides… Three Omega guests, entangled with each of them equally. She’s truly balancing the scales… Stay away from our Goddess!

Just then, the villa’s speakers suddenly crackled to life:

Ding-dong~ The rose-giving segment has concluded. Congratulations to all the guests for bravely pursuing love! Unfortunately, the guests facing punishment this round are Chen Ren and Bai Shulan. Please pack your belongings and prepare to spend the night in the tents by Heartspring Lake.

Now, please collect your personalized letters. Whether you choose to reveal them publicly is entirely up to you!

The announcement sent shockwaves through the room. Gu Xingyu and the others in the living room gaped in disbelief, exchanging bewildered glances. Gu Xingyu’s mind raced with questions.

What exactly happened between Chen Ren and Bai Shulan?!

The live stream chat erupted with frantic messages, the screen flooded with comments:

Holy sh1t?! What the hell? What’s Chen Ren doing? He really didn’t give a rose?!

I can understand the Goddess not giving one, but what’s Chen Ren playing at?!

Wasn’t Chen Ren supposed to be here to pursue the Goddess?!

Aaaah, even if they had a fight, he shouldn’t have actually done this?!

?! Didn’t Chen Ren give Shulan a rose earlier?!

Wait, what?! What the hell happened to Chen Ren?!

Everyone was completely bewildered. The outcome of this segment had defied all expectations; no one had even considered such a possibility.

The camera cut to Chen Ren, alone on the balcony. Leaning against the railing, she lowered her head in thought before entwining the rose in her hand around the small lights on the balcony’s edge, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the romantic floral wall.

Yet there was nothing romantic about her surroundings. Her usual upturned smile had faded, replaced by a hint of seriousness and distress, though her true thoughts remained inscrutable.

She then descended the stairs. The vibrant rose on the balcony flickered with the small lights, its allure both captivating and unsettling. When dimmed, it seemed to merge into the darkness, mirroring the cold, aloof demeanor she shared with Bai Shulan.

Halfway down the stairs, the intercom crackled to life.

By the time Chen Ren reached the living room, her face had regained its enigmatic, faint smile.

The three occupants of the living room were speechless with shock, still exchanging bewildered glances.

“Chen Ren… what’s going on between you and Shulan?” Gu Xingyu blurted out as soon as she saw Chen Ren descending the stairs.

“Nothing’s going on,” Chen Ren replied.

“But why didn’t you exchange gifts?!” Qi Meng chimed in, her voice incredulous. “I can’t believe this is happening!”

Chen Ren smiled without answering, settling into a single-seater sofa.

Though the others were eager to ask questions, they fell silent at the sight.

Gu Xingyu lowered her gaze, lost in thought. She couldn’t make sense of it, except for one thing: she and Shulan had argued earlier that day.

Could there be trouble between them? Had they not reconciled? Were they still angry at each other? And was Chen Ren too proud to apologize, admit her mistake, and coax Shulan?

Despite Gu Xingyu’s many speculations, she ultimately blamed Chen Ren.

This Chen Ren is such a troublemaker, she thought. She’s with Shulan, yet she’s still being so awkward? Shouldn’t she be bending over backward to please her?

Then another possibility lingered in her mind.

It’s true, Shulan must like Chen Ren more… That’s why she’s more tolerant in this relationship, and why she agreed to join the dating reality show for Chen Ren’s sake.

After all, Shulan is notoriously protective of her reputation in the entertainment industry. She carefully selects her scripts, choosing only the most prestigious projects. She’d never agree to some frivolous reality show otherwise.

Chen Ren truly doesn’t know what’s good for her. She’s so boring… Doesn’t she know when to quit while she’s ahead? Shulan is already like this, and she still doesn’t cherish it…

Gu Xingyu’s mind raced with speculation, while Qi Meng and Gao Pian remained silent, each trying to guess the reason behind the tension. Just then, Bai Shulan descended the stairs.

Suddenly, these three seem more agreeable than Chen Ren…

Weren’t they getting along fine during the day? These two are driving me crazy! Can’t they just talk it out and clear the air?!

Exactly! It’s impossible to figure out! Does Chen Ren even like Shulan?!

What’s going on between them now? Gu Xingyu, Qi Meng, ask them more questions!

Forget it. Chen Ren probably looks down on our Goddess’s acting background… She thinks she’s too good for her…

Could it be that the Goddess is still angry with her? And Chen Ren’s attitude has soured in response? Both are too proud to back down…

I never imagined that Chen Ren and Bai Shulan would be the ones to suffer the consequences in the end! Someone get that ID copier from earlier!

When Gu Xingyu saw Shulan, she couldn’t help but ask, “Shulan, you and Chen Ren…”

Before she could finish, Shulan cut her off sharply. “Nothing.” Bai Shulan glanced over, her gaze like frost, instantly plunging the room into an icy chill.

“…Okay,” Gu Xingyu murmured, her voice barely audible.

This confirmed Gu Xingyu’s suspicions: something had definitely happened between them. Though Shulan was usually reserved and didn’t smile much, she was still approachable and gentle.

Now, however, she was aloof and impatient. What had Chen Ren done to make her so angry?!

The tense atmosphere silenced the others, who wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

After collecting their letters, Chen Ren and Bai Shulan went upstairs.

The remaining three lingered in the living room, their eyes fixed on the spot where the two had disappeared.

After a long silence, someone finally broke the tension.

“They must be having a fight,” Qi Meng said, blinking.

“Probably. Did anything happen between them during the day?” Gu Xingyu asked, turning to Gao Pian.

Gao Pian shrugged. “Nothing really happened. We just set up the tent…”

“We can ask them about it later,” Qi Meng said, changing the subject. “Gao Pian, didn’t you get a letter?”

Gao Pian smiled wryly and waved his hand.

“You two were writing to each other, right?” Gao Pian teased.

“Yes!” Qi Meng replied cheerfully.

“Then Chen Ren and Shulan must have been writing to each other too,” Gu Xingyu deduced.

A brief silence fell over the living room as everyone’s minds raced with questions.

What the hell?! They exchanged letters, but why didn’t they exchange roses?

I’m so curious about what they wrote in those letters!

Who understands this?! I’m starting to ship Gu Xingyu and Qi Meng as a couple…

Chen Ren and Bai Shulan’s relationship is exhausting—it’s all guessing games! Anyone know the inside scoop?

At least we guessed right this time… but I’m not even happy about it.

Can someone summarize what’s going on? I’m completely lost!

Read the letters! Read the letters! Hurry!

“Hurry up and open the letter so I can feel like I’m part of this too,” Gao Pian said with a helpless smile.

Gu Xingyu and Qi Meng exchanged a smile before tearing open the envelope.

Gu Xingyu glanced at the letter and finished reading it in a moment. Though the letter was lengthy, its contents were nearly identical to what the sender had told her before: how much fun they had together, how many skills she possessed, and so on.

“Can I take a look?” Gao Pian asked, looking expectantly at the two girls.

Qi Meng nodded, and Gu Xingyu handed him the letter.

“Okay… it’s pretty much the same as what I wrote to Chen Ren…” Gao Pian paused, then continued, “Why does this feel like a thank-you note?”

This profound question made Gao Pian drift off into thought.

Meanwhile, Qi Meng was completely absorbed in reading Gu Xingyu’s letter, so engrossed that she didn’t even hear Gao Pian’s remark.

“Why are you taking so long to read it?” Gu Xingyu asked.

“Ah? I’m just reading slowly…” Qi Meng’s ears flushed crimson, her smile widening uncontrollably. “Xingyu, you write so beautifully…”

Gao Pian: “What’s this? What did Xingyu write?”

“Nothing much,” Gu Xingyu replied with a gentle smile. She hadn’t written anything particularly special.

“Let me see!” Gao Pian leaned over, trying to peek at the letter with Qi Meng.

But before he could catch a glimpse, Qi Meng quickly folded the letter away. “It’s a secret… I won’t tell you,” she said with a mischievous grin, her joy tinged with a hint of shyness.

Curious… what did everyone write?!

What did Gu Xingyu write to make Qi Meng so happy?!

Camera, zoom in! We need to see!

What did that scummy Alpha write?! I’m a little curious about her flirting techniques…

What about Chen Ren and Bai Shulan’s letters???