We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 2

“Oh, you have cake?” Bai Shulan’s voice was light and devoid of emotion as she drifted to Gu Xingyu’s side.

The increasingly potent red wine-scented pheromones teased Gu Xingyu’s senses, making her feel a faint warmth spreading through her body.

“A friend gave it to me,” Gu Xingyu replied quickly, without thinking.

At this close range, Gu Xingyu could easily reach out and wrap her arm around Bai Shulan’s slender waist. Rationally, she wanted to step back, but instinctively her body leaned forward, drawing her even closer. After a moment’s hesitation, she compromised by retreating half a step. Her fantasies were fermenting, threatening to devour her reason if she wasn’t careful.

Gu Xingyu’s gaze lingered on Bai Shulan. Her exposed skin was flawless, radiating a cool, ethereal glow. The sharp line of her jaw was exquisitely refined, leading down to butterfly-like collarbones and two full, rounded mounds of white softness. Gu Xingyu’s breath caught in her throat, her heart pounding like a drum. The red wine pheromones burrowed into her body, accelerating her pulse and tempting her flesh to burn.

“May I have a taste?” Before Gu Xingyu could answer, Bai Shulan swiped a finger through the frosting, her slender, pale fingers gathering a smear of white cream. She brought the finger to her lips, savoring the taste with a look of satisfaction.

Gu Xingyu’s gaze followed Bai Shulan’s movements, and she couldn’t help but swallow hard.

“Do you think it smells good?” Bai Shulan asked, her cheeks flushed slightly, her peach blossom eyes brimming with spring water.

Gu Xingyu paused, then nodded. “Yes, it smells good.”

The space between them was thick with the pheromones of red wine, enveloping Bai Shulan completely, tugging at Gu Xingyu’s heartstrings and slowly eroding her rationality.

In that moment, Gu Xingyu suddenly regretted their marriage agreement. Why hadn’t she permanently marked Bai Shulan from the start? If she had, the beautiful, alluring woman before her would be hers alone.

But no matter her reasons, Gu Xingyu couldn’t bring herself to enter into such a loveless union.

“Then don’t you want a taste?” Bai Shulan’s finger curled, bringing a dollop of sweet cream to Gu Xingyu’s lips.

Gu Xingyu froze, momentarily speechless. She licked her lips, her tongue brushing against Bai Shulan’s cold finger, and a sweet, rich flavor flooded her mouth.

“Hmm? I can’t hold back anymore, Gu Xingyu,” she whispered, her voice petulant as she called out Gu Xingyu’s name. Her fingers darted forward, slipping into Gu Xingyu’s mouth and brushing against her warm, wet tongue.

The tense, feverish atmosphere was about to ignite. The red wine-scented pheromones had completely overwhelmed Gu Xingyu’s rationality.

Instinctively, she pulled the delicate beauty into her arms, capturing her lips. The sweet, creamy flavor gradually melted between their tongues.

The black slip dress slid down Bai Shulan’s pale calves and pooled on the floor. Amidst the passion, Gu Xingyu suppressed her racing heartbeat and lowered her gaze to the flushed face beneath her. Bai Shulan’s peach blossom eyes, half-lidded, stared up at her.

Weren’t we supposed to get divorced? she wanted to ask. So why are we still…

But she didn’t ask. She wanted to savor this fleeting tenderness.

Their intertwined breaths grew increasingly rapid and heavy. Bai Shulan’s grip on the bedsheets tightened, her lime and red wine pheromones mingling and saturating the air.

Gu Xingyu meticulously licked the heated glands at the nape of Bai Shulan’s neck, but memories suddenly flooded her mind.

In this arranged marriage, Gu Xingyu and Bai Shulan had a tacit understanding: marital obligations were optional, and they had only marked each other a few times.

One such night, under a sky shimmering with stars, Bai Shulan stumbled into Gu Xingyu’s arms, her pheromones thick with the scent of red wine. Gu Xingyu nearly lost control, but even in her dazed state, with her glands burning, Bai Shulan forced herself to push Gu Xingyu away, refusing her mark. She injected herself with pheromone suppressants right in front of Gu Xingyu.

She really doesn’t like me, Gu Xingyu concluded.

But when had Gu Xingyu fallen for Bai Shulan? She couldn’t pinpoint the moment. Was it that pitch-black, freezing night when Bai Shulan, radiant in her formal gown, had dazzlingly appeared at the gala and stood by her side? Or was it when Bai Shulan had fiercely defended her against the scorn and humiliation of outsiders? Or perhaps it was the gentle smiles she reserved only for Gu Xingyu, the unique tenderness in her eyes during their daily interactions? She must have fallen for her long ago. Over their two years together, Bai Shulan had become an indispensable part of Gu Xingyu’s world, a presence she couldn’t imagine living without.

But what about her? What was she thinking? Gu Xingyu always meticulously pondered Bai Shulan’s thoughts, but she never found the answer she craved.

As reason gradually returned, Gu Xingyu gently licked Bai Shulan’s feverish glands. Ignoring the arms wrapped around her waist, she pulled away, forcefully suppressing the urge to mark her. She lay beside Bai Shulan, gazing dazedly at the ceiling, her dark hair spread beneath her head, tangling around Bai Shulan’s slender neck and arms.

She turned to look at the beauty beside her. One creamy-white arm covered Bai Shulan’s eyes, her delicate oval face flushed crimson like a rose in full bloom—tender, radiant, and exquisitely beautiful. Her slightly parted, moist, full lips seemed to beckon for a kiss.

Gu Xingyu swallowed hard, steeled her resolve, closed her eyes, and leaned down to kiss those rosy lips again. Only after a long, reluctant moment did she finally pull away.

But Bai Shulan hooked her arms around Gu Xingyu’s waist, her other hand gripping the back of her neck. “Why didn’t you mark me? Xingyu…”

Gu Xingyu silenced the rest of her words with another kiss.

In the elegant vase on the table, a Freud rose bloomed in full splendor, its deep pink petals vibrant, passionate, and exquisitely beautiful.

The night was cool and still. Bai Shulan wrapped her shawl tighter around herself, her arms crossed as she stood by the table. The faint blush on her cheeks dispelled some of the chill, enveloping her in a soft, warm glow that made her look both gentle and alluring.

“Our schedule is tight, so to be safe, we need to do a temporary marking,” she explained softly, a faint smile curving her lips, her demeanor warm and intimate.

But those words instantly revealed the towering wall that had always stood between them.

“…Okay,” Gu Xingyu replied, her voice flat. The warmth around her instantly turned cold. The sweetness she had savored moments before now left an aftertaste of bitter disappointment.

As the first rays of dawn chased away the darkness, Gu Xingyu was jolted awake by a series of phone calls.

Groping for her phone in her groggy state, she saw it was Sister Dan, her agent whom she hadn’t spoken to in ages.

“Xingyu, are you going on a dating reality show?” Sister Dan’s ingratiatingly gentle voice rang through the speaker.

Gu Xingyu froze. How did she know about this? It had only been decided last night. For a moment, she wondered if she was still dreaming.

“Sister Dan?”

“Yes, it’s me. Is this dating show thing true? According to the contract they sent over, breaching it would mean paying a hefty penalty. Are you…?”

“I’m going to participate in the dating reality show. Just follow the contract,” she replied directly, immediately understanding the other party’s meaning.

“Great, great! I’ll make the arrangements right away,” Sister Dan responded eagerly, relieved that Gu Xingyu had finally come around and agreed to join the show.

After hanging up, Gu Xingyu was fully awake. Since her identity had been exposed, she had turned down ninety percent of her entertainment industry activities, resulting in intermittent breach-of-contract penalties. She realized it had been nearly half a year since she last spoke to Sister Dan.

In a sense, she wasn’t really an artist but rather a public spectacle—the kind constantly embroiled in scandalous gossip and tabloid headlines. Her status as the youngest daughter of the wealthy Gu Family only amplified the public’s fascination.

Fortunately, she couldn’t care less about any of it. Initially, she had hired a PR team to manage her image, but later she grew too lazy to bother.

As a result, news about her gradually dwindled, and she faded from public memory.

But now, forced to reappear in the public eye, she anticipated a significant stir. Still, it shouldn’t involve Bai Shulan or affect her, right?

At this thought, she frowned slightly.

Gu Xingyu finished washing up and hurried downstairs, but the dining room was empty, with only a few bites missing from the plates on the table.

Bai Shulan must have left again.

It was always like this. Despite living together for over two years, their time together was pitifully scarce. In her memory, they were constantly missing each other. When she was home, she rarely saw Bai Shulan, and when she was away, she never saw her at all. Most of their interactions occurred through her phone screen.

What a model arranged marriage couple, Gu Xingyu thought, a shallow smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

As Gu Xingyu leisurely ate her breakfast, a pig-like shriek echoed from afar, the familiar sound making her hand tremble.

How did Xiao Xiaoxiao get here so quickly?!

“Gu Xingyu! Gu Xingyu! What the hell are you doing? You’re going on a dating reality show? What kind of joke is this? How have you managed to stir up so much trouble in just two days?!”

“Did you come back alone?” Gu Xingyu set down her chopsticks and lightly wiped her mouth. It seemed her breakfast was ruined.

“Of course! Who else would it be? They’re all still in Antarctica. Xianxian and the others have been pestering me for ages to…” Xiao Xiaoxiao plopped down beside her without ceremony.

“Can’t you be a little less dramatic? It’s not like the sky is falling,” Gu Xingyu teased, smiling at her.

“Isn’t this practically the sky falling?” Xiao Xiaoxiao gulped down a large glass of water. “Even if others don’t know, I do! Weren’t you head over heels for Bai… you know, that guy? Why are you suddenly getting divorced?”

“Don’t spread rumors, okay? I, Gu Xingyu, am like a butterfly flitting through a garden of flowers—never settling on a single petal. ‘Love’ and ‘like’ are just childish games.”

“…Heh… That might fool others, but we practically grew up sharing the same pair of pants.” Xiao Xiaoxiao finally quieted down a bit. “Anyway, let’s drop that for now. What’s this about a dating reality show? Seriously, why are you still meddling in the entertainment industry? After all those scandals, everyone in our circle was secretly mocking you. You finally managed to calm things down for a few days…”

Xiao Xiaoxiao’s tirade was cut short before she could finish.

“Just go have some fun, what else is there to do? It’s the first time I’ve encountered something this interesting. And stop talking nonsense about us growing up sharing the same pants—AOs should keep their distance.” Gu Xingyu deeply regretted letting slip about her plans last night. Xiao Xiaoxiao would nag her about it for the next ten days or two weeks before finally letting it go.

“…Heh… Could it be you’re only going because Bai Shulan is participating? Don’t think I don’t know—the official guest list was announced ages ago. Honestly, this could be a good thing. Win your wife back on the show! Why even get divorced in the first place?”

Gu Xingyu nodded thoughtfully, a new idea sparking in her mind. A soft, tender expression washed over her face as she pondered.

In that instant, it seemed as if countless pure, delicate flowers bloomed around her. Her eyes, curved with a gentle smile, shone like the radiant moon in the night sky—warm, luminous, and ethereal. She was like a unique flower standing alone in the celestial garden, her otherworldly beauty both ethereal and breathtaking.

But before this exquisite beauty could be fully appreciated, the smile vanished abruptly, and her entire demeanor turned cold and aloof. Yet she remained that peerless flower, one that would compel anyone to pause, captivated and in awe.

Xiao Xiaoxiao was momentarily captivated by Gu Xingyu’s peerless beauty, forgetting what she had intended to say.

Gu Xingyu broke the silence first. “How was your trip?” she asked, quickly changing the subject.

“We had a great time. Xianxian almost came back with me yesterday, but I stopped her. And you know who keeps mentioning your name every day, right?”

“What the hell? Too bad I came back early. I could have been living it up there, carefree and wild.”

“Shut up! With that face of yours, you’re practically seducing people just by walking around. All the beautiful Omega women were swarming you. You don’t even appreciate your luck. I wish we could switch places.”

“Stop talking nonsense. Take this face if you want it. Isn’t everyone just captivated by my dashing, unrestrained charm?” Gu Xingyu grinned lazily.

Xiao Xiaoxiao playfully punched her shoulder. Sometimes this woman was just… asking for it… What a waste of such a stunning face.

Outsiders might criticize Gu Xingyu for her scandals and flaws, but the one thing no one could fault was her face. It was a masterpiece of nature, a divine creation by the goddess Nüwa. Even if you lined up all the conventionally beautiful women in the entertainment industry next to her, they still wouldn’t measure up.

Even with her bare face, devoid of any makeup, and her long hair casually swept to one side, she remained breathtakingly pure and captivating. Her flawless, translucent skin and exquisitely refined features gave the impression of a professionally applied “no-makeup” look—pure, beautiful, and utterly flawless. The perfect harmony between her bone structure and complexion made her a unique beauty; even scouring the entire Capital, one couldn’t find another with such natural grace.

Gossip and rumors are truly harmful, Xiao Xiaoxiao thought with a sigh. But who can blame this sister of mine for loving to play? Maybe she just got carried away and messed things up.

“Hey, hey, spill it! Where are we going to play today?” Gu Xingyu asked with a playful grin, cutting off Xiao Xiaoxiao’s impending rant.

“Where else? The usual spot, of course! Perfect for celebrating and healing your wounded heart,” Xiao Xiaoxiao declared, patting Gu Xingyu’s arm in mock sympathy.

“Nonsense! What’s there to celebrate? Don’t use that as an excuse,” Gu Xingyu sighed softly, then added, “Remember, this stays secret. You know what’ll happen if you blab.”

“Got it, got it! Do I look like someone who can’t keep a secret?” Xiao Xiaoxiao immediately grabbed her phone, calling up her usual crowd of friends to finalize their plans.

“Wait, hold on, what’s the rush?” Gu Xingyu tried to interrupt, but Xiao Xiaoxiao had already turned away to take a call.

The dating reality show was still ongoing, and Gu Xingyu had no idea what was going on. But frankly, she couldn’t be bothered to care. Hesitating and second-guessing everyone’s motives wasn’t her style.

Who was she? The youngest daughter of the wealthy Gu Family, destined to live freely and unburdened by such trivial matters.

With that, Gu Xingyu decided to put the dating reality show out of her mind.

“All set?” Gu Xingyu teased as Xiao Xiaoxiao returned.

“Well, about that… we can’t go to Hearts Bar tonight,” Xiao Xiaoxiao said, her face etched with worry. “I really messed up this time. Yesterday, I took my brother’s helicopter without permission, and now he’s demanding I come back immediately…” Xiao Xiaoxiao was on the verge of tears. “Ahhh, what am I going to do? If I go back, he’ll skin me alive! How was I supposed to know he needed the helicopter?!”

“Relax, it’s not that serious,” Gu Xingyu reassured her nonchalantly. “At most, you’ll get a scolding.”

“You make it sound so easy! You know my brother—he’s an S-Class Alpha. His mere presence, his hierarchical dominance, could crush a weak Omega like me in an instant!”

“…Come on, it won’t be that bad. You’re his beloved sister…” Gu Xingyu patted Xiao Xiaoxiao’s drooping shoulder, a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.

“…Hmph… I’m done talking to you, you heartless thing. I’m going home. We’ll have to postpone the celebration until next time!”

“Alright, alright. Good luck…” Before Gu Xingyu could finish, Xiao Xiaoxiao’s figure had already vanished into the distance.

Whether her brother was truly top-tier Alpha material remained to be seen, but the fearless Xiao Xiaoxiao trembled at the mere mention of his name. It was likely they wouldn’t see her again for at least half a month.

As soon as Xiao Xiaoxiao left, the house fell into an oppressive silence. Thoughts began to flood Gu Xingyu’s mind, and the nascent bud of love, still buried beneath the surface, pounded vigorously against the soil. Her heart trembled intermittently with memories.

She rose and walked upstairs with her head bowed, her reverie shattered by a gentle voice.

“You’re home today?” A flicker of surprise crossed Bai Shulan’s face.

“Huh?” Gu Xingyu looked up, momentarily stunned.