We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 18

Bai Shulan straightened up, her mind racing with possibilities, and cautiously listened for any sounds outside.

“Shulan! Chen Ren! We’re here!” Qi Meng’s cheerful voice rang out from beyond the tent.

Judging by the commotion, she wasn’t alone.

Bai Shulan blinked rapidly, suppressing her fleeting emotions and reverting to her usual cool, elegant demeanor.

Damn, I totally misjudged Gu Xingyu! I thought she was out here having a late-night rendezvous with an Omega!

Great! Everyone’s here to hang out with the Goddess! Gu Xingyu gets a point! But still… no getting close! Stay away!!

The production team is really going all out! The lights were on earlier, but now it’s pitch black…

Ugh, my heart aches for Shulan-jie! There’s nothing here! She’s actually being punished by having to stay in this flimsy tent!

Damn it, this place is right by the lake on one side and the forest on the other! It’s terrifying at night!

Where’s Chen Ren? Why haven’t we seen her? Shouldn’t she be trying to make a good impression right now?

Honestly, neither of them has been spotted. Did they sneak off to a five-star hotel? I refuse to believe they’d actually stay here…

As the camera followed Gu Xingyu and her group to Heartspring Lake, viewers were astonished to discover Gu Xingyu’s thoughtful side. Her actions, especially towards Bai Shulan, significantly improved the public’s perception of her, particularly among Bai Shulan’s fans.

Gao Pian cheerfully announced, “We’re here!” He continued, “Xingyu said you’re not familiar with outdoor camping, so she came to lend a hand. Let’s all have fun together!”

Bai Shulan felt a warm current flow through her heart at these words, and she sniffled softly.

If that’s the case, I suppose I can deign to acknowledge her for a bit, she thought. Composing herself, Bai Shulan unzipped the tent.

Meanwhile, at Xiao Xiaoxiao’s house, Yin Xian and she were locked in a heated argument.

“Xiao Xiao, you said you’re with Xingyu?” Yin Xian glared at her menacingly.

“Yeah…” Xiao Xiaoxiao replied guiltily. Crap, Xianxian must have overheard my conversation with Xingyu earlier. “Why did you barge into my room? Were you eavesdropping just now?” Xiao Xiaoxiao retorted defensively.

“…No, I just heard Xingyu’s voice and came in… By the way, what did you mean when you said Xingyu was pursuing Shulan?” Yin Xian quickly seized on the slip-up.

“Pursuing? What pursuit? Don’t spread rumors! Aren’t they getting divorced?” Xiao Xiaoxiao blurted out, then immediately realized her mistake. “Wait, the divorce is supposed to be a secret! You can’t tell anyone!!!”

“…Okay… So why did Xingyu go on the dating reality show?” Yin Xian pressed, trying to get more information. She was stunned that Xiao Xiao knew about their top-secret divorce plans.

“To chase someone, of course! Not Shulan, don’t overthink it. Since they’re getting divorced… she might as well find someone new, right?” Xiao Xiaoxiao watched Yin Xian’s expression before adding, “I mean, being with Qi Meng is no match for pursuing Shulan, right? That’s what I told her! But then… Chen Ren showed up… so there was nothing she could do. She gave up and said, ‘Let’s just get back together when I’m back!'” Xiao Xiaoxiao blurted out the lie with forced conviction, inwardly panicking. Xingyu said to keep it a secret, so I have to keep it a secret!

“…Alright,” Yin Xian replied, half-believing her. The idea of Gu Xingyu actually pursuing Shulan seemed unlikely. She hadn’t sensed any romantic feelings from Gu Xingyu toward Shulan, just the lingering affection of a marriage that had lasted several years.

Sigh… I wonder how Shulan is doing now. Despite her comforting words, the future looked bleak. Gu Xingyu’s behavior made things seem hopeless.

“Who were you sneaking around on the phone with in the bathroom just now?!” Xiao Xiaoxiao countered.

“That guy from our last trip…” Yin Xian lied smoothly, dodging the question. I have to keep it a secret. If I let anything slip, I’m done for.

“Shulan, how’s it in there?” Qi Meng asked. “Why hasn’t the crew turned on the lights yet? Turn on the big lights already!” she shouted.

It was pitch-black inside, everything a murky blur. Even flashlights provided little help, making it extremely inconvenient.

“Yeah, all our daytime stuff is still here,” Gu Xingyu chimed in playfully. “Crew, turn on the lights! Our nightlife’s about to begin!”

“Shulan, can we come in?” Gu Xingyu asked, her heart pounding with anticipation.

“You may,” Bai Shulan replied coldly, her expression remaining utterly impassive.

Gu Xingyu ducked into the tent and found herself face-to-face with Bai Shulan’s dewy, peach-blossom eyes. She froze, mesmerized.

Bai Shulan had been hesitating at the tent flap, wanting to check the situation outside, when Gu Xingyu entered.

The two women stood barely a palm’s width apart. Gu Xingyu could clearly see Shulan’s porcelain-pale face, her natural beauty radiating a pure, unadorned charm. The aloofness that usually kept people at a distance had softened, making her seem irresistibly approachable.

Bai Shulan sat cross-legged, her small face tilted upward, her peach-blossom eyes wide with innocent bewilderment. Faint teeth marks lingered on her moist, delicate pink lips, making her look utterly vulnerable. Gu Xingyu’s heart softened at the sight, a wave of tenderness washing over her, and she swallowed involuntarily.

In that moment, everything else seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them in that small space. Gu Xingyu froze, staring blankly at Shulan, her gaze drawn irresistibly to those pink lips.

Suddenly, the bright overhead lights outside flickered on. Qi Meng and Gao Pian turned to look, exclaiming in surprise—the production team had finally listened and decided to splurge on electricity.

“Xingyu, what’s wrong?” Qi Meng called from outside. Gu Xingyu hadn’t fully entered the tent yet.

“…Ah, nothing…” Gu Xingyu finally snapped out of her daze, lowering her head and quickly sitting to one side. She stole a few furtive glances at Shulan before averting her gaze, her ears flushed slightly.

Her heart still pounded wildly. For a moment, she’d even forgotten to breathe.