We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 26

Qi Meng is getting jealous! Is the drama about to explode?!

Shulan’s smile is so beautiful! Can’t we see more of it?! Ugh!

Why is our Yin Yin getting involved in this mess?! Ye Yin, stay away from Gu Xingyu!

“I’m almost done, don’t worry about it. You guys go have fun,” Gu Xingyu said, suppressing her embarrassment and turning to smile at them.

“Shulan, come join us!” Qi Meng called out.

Gu Xingyu immediately turned to look at Bai Shulan.

“No, I’ll wash the cups,” Bai Shulan replied softly, lifting her gaze. Her smile was fainter than usual, but her relaxed expression suggested she was in a good mood.

Ye Yin froze, her gaze darting between Bai Shulan and Qi Meng, finally realizing something was different.

Gu Xingyu continued washing the dishes, scrubbing them for a second time.

Bai Shulan finally picked up a cup and approached the sink, preparing to rinse it under the running water.

“…Don’t bother, I’ll just wash it for you,” Gu Xingyu said softly, her ears flushed.

The smile on Qi Meng’s face faded, replaced by a flicker of disappointment in her eyes. She followed Ye Yin out of the kitchen, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Before Bai Shulan could even wet her hands, Gu Xingyu had already taken the water glass from her.

“…Thank you,” Bai Shulan said, a smile curving her lips.

Gu Xingyu glanced sideways at her. Bai Shulan’s face lit up with a gentle smile, her crimson lips curving upward, perfectly complementing her elegant attire. She looked radiant, graceful, and utterly captivating. Gu Xingyu’s heart fluttered involuntarily.

She quickly averted her gaze, her mind suddenly flooded with doubts. Is it really okay for Shulan to be here with me? What if the fans get angry? And what about Chen Ren? Will this cause another conflict between us?

The words urging Bai Shulan to go have fun caught in her throat. She didn’t want to speak. This chance to chat and laugh with Shulan by her side might never come again.

“When did you learn to do this?” Bai Shulan asked, picking up the conversation. “Do you even wash dishes at home?” Recalling their time together, she realized she’d never noticed this before. It doesn’t seem like she ever did that…

“…Ah? No… not really… I just picked it up when I went out with friends… At home, we have a housekeeper…” Gu Xingyu’s mind froze the moment she said the word “home.”

Why is Shulan bringing up my family on the show? What if I accidentally let something slip?

“…Does your friend always make you do things like this?” Bai Shulan asked, a hint of curiosity flickering in her eyes.

“…Ah, no… not really. It’s just that there’s a chance to show my skills right now…” Gu Xingyu stammered, struggling to keep up with Shulan’s rapid-fire questions.

“…Alright then. Thank you for your hard work,” Shulan said with a smile.

“No problem at all! It’s just a simple task,” Gu Xingyu replied, pressing her lips together to suppress the smile spreading across her face.

Shulan is trying to learn more about me…

As expected, the Goddess gets straight to the point! So that’s why this scummy Alpha suddenly became so diligent? She’s trying to redeem herself!

Exactly! The third daughter of the Gu Family would never do housework normally! This is clearly just a performance for the show!

But she’s still helping out, right? That’s better than someone who doesn’t participate at all, isn’t it?

? Who are you implying? Chen Ren and Bai Shulan are both otherworldly types who wouldn’t even know how to do this kind of thing. How could they help? Just make things worse? Ridiculous!

Gu Xingyu quickly washed the water glass and set it aside. “All done,” she said, lowering her head to continue washing the dishes one by one.

“You washed it so thoroughly,” Bai Shulan replied with a smile, glancing at the glass but not reaching for it.

“…Mm,” Gu Xingyu murmured, nodding silently. The shyness on her face had mostly faded, and her smile grew fainter.

This meant Shulan was about to leave. Now that the glass was clean, there was no reason for her to stay.

“What do you usually do when you’re out with your friends?” As Gu Xingyu’s small skills were revealed, Bai Shulan grew increasingly curious about her adventures outside.

One thing was certain: this world was completely different from her own, a whole other realm.

“…Huh?” Gu Xingyu looked up, her face a mix of confusion and surprise. Shulan had never asked about such things before.

“…Just hang out, do all sorts of stuff…” The question was too broad, and Gu Xingyu struggled to find an answer.

“I see…” Bai Shulan nodded thoughtfully, a hint of understanding in her eyes.

After chatting with Bai Shulan while washing the dishes, Gu Xingyu deliberately slowed her pace, savoring the quiet moments alone with Shulan.

Suddenly, the villa’s intercom crackled to life:

Ding-dong! Welcome our new guests! We hope you’re enjoying today’s activities. Stay tuned for more exciting events!

The “Letters and Roses” segment has begun! Remember, the roses must be given out! Please cooperate!

As the announcement ended, Gu Xingyu hurriedly sped up, quickly finishing the dishes.

Bai Shulan remained by her side, asking softly, “Xingyu, how are you planning to give out your roses today?”

“…” Gu Xingyu’s mind raced. She had no answer to this question.

I’ll have to see how things go first, she thought. What if someone doesn’t receive a rose? I’ll need to consider everyone’s feelings. And what about the punishment? Will it be different this time…?

Before I could even decide what to give, Bai Shulan directly stated her answer.

“Ah? …Okay,” Gu Xingyu stammered, momentarily stunned, both surprised and delighted. Her heart pounded like a drum, her ears flushed crimson, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks.

“I’ll give you mine too,” Gu Xingyu quickly replied, her head bowed low, a smile tugging uncontrollably at the corners of her lips, radiating shyness and joy.

“Good,” Bai Shulan said, gazing at her with a warm smile.

What’s going on?! Does the Goddess actually like Gu Xingyu?!

Ahhh?! No way! Is this some kind of mistake? What about Chen Ren?!

Gu Xingyu is clearly a player! I bet she’ll mess around with anyone! Her standards are so low!

Gu Xingyu, you scumbag Alpha! Why are you even hesitating? Is this question really that hard to answer? You’re actually hesitating?!

Rubbing my hands in anticipation! This segment is finally here! The drama is about to begin… We’re finally going to find out who everyone’s crush is?!

Bai Shulan and Gu Xingyu emerged from the room together, returning to the living room and appearing before everyone. Bai Shulan held her gleaming water glass in her hand.

“Xingyu, Shulan!” Qi Meng immediately called out to them.

“Thank you for your hard work,” Qian Mian quickly added politely.

At that moment, Qian Mian was flanked by Ye Yin and the others on one side and Gao Pian on the other. Chen Ren sat on a single sofa, glancing up at the two women with a shadow in her eyes.

“No problem at all,” Gu Xingyu replied, taking a seat on the opposite side. Qi Meng immediately crowded closer to her.

Seeing this, Bai Shulan’s eyes darkened slightly as she settled into another single sofa.

Well, I’ve said everything I needed to say and done everything I could. The rest is out of my control.

Chen Ren, sitting beside Bai Shulan, immediately turned to her. “What are you planning to do today?” she asked softly.

Bai Shulan curved her lips into a faint smile. “Guess?”

“Alright…” Seeing her friend’s expression, Chen Ren immediately understood the answer, after years of friendship.

This time, Bai Shulan wouldn’t be paired up with anyone.

“Then where will you two stay tonight?” Gu Xingyu suddenly remembered this issue.

“Ye Yin and I will stay together!” Qi Meng immediately raised her hand and volunteered.

“Then I’ll stay with Xingyu,” Qian Mian said after a moment’s thought, smiling.

“…Huh? No way, there’s still an empty room on the third floor,” Gu Xingyu said, confused. After considering the feasibility for a moment, she declined.

She wasn’t yet close enough with her new friend to stay together.

Ye Yin and Qi Meng staying together makes sense, but what’s Qian Mian up to? Is she trying to curry favor with the Gu Family?!

Chen Ren, talk to Shulan now! Or your wife’s gonna run off!

Did something happen between Chen Ren and Shulan that we don’t know about??

Ye Yin and Qian Mian sitting together… so pleasing to the eye, such a perfect match!

“Okay,” Qian Mian replied, her smile still radiant. “By the way, during the letters and roses segment, I heard there were punishments too?”

“Yeah! Yesterday, Shulan and Chen Ren had to spend the night in a dark, empty tent!” Qi Meng complained, her voice rising in frustration.

“Ah? The Production Team’s punishments are that harsh? It didn’t seem so bad…” Qian Mian exclaimed, her voice trailing off into a near-whisper.

Ye Yin frowned, lost in thought. This didn’t quite align with what she had understood…

“Exactly! Thank goodness Xingyu was there to decorate their tent last night. It’s much more comfortable now,” Gao Pian chimed in.

“Xingyu went too?” Ye Yin asked, looking at the others in confusion.

Given the situation, Gu Xingyu hardly seemed like someone who would be punished.

Besides, Xingyu had definitely received a rose last night.

“Yeah, we all went! We had so much fun together,” Qi Meng said cheerfully, ready to share more about yesterday’s events. But then, as if remembering something, her mood suddenly darkened, and she fell silent.

“Didn’t you watch the livestream yesterday, Ye Yin? I saw everyone went together,” Qian Mian said, turning to Ye Yin.

“Huh? I thought the livestream was down yesterday? I didn’t see anything,” Ye Yin replied, realizing she had missed something important.

“So, how are we planning to give gifts today?” Qian Mian asked directly.

Instantly, all eyes turned to her, filled with complex emotions.

“Alright, alright, I’m going upstairs to write my letter,” Qian Mian said, brushing off the topic. With a quick farewell, she headed upstairs.

The remaining guests exchanged uneasy glances. The arrival of the new guest had completely upended the dynamics, making it impossible to predict who would give gifts to whom.

One by one, the guests drifted out of the living room, leaving only Gao Pian, Chen Ren, and Bai Shulan behind.

“Gao Pian, how about we exchange gifts?” Chen Ren asked with a sly smile. Since her former partner could no longer be trusted, she needed a new strategy.

“Huh?” Gao Pian looked utterly bewildered. How could he ever have imagined giving Chen Ren a rose?!

He glanced back and forth between Chen Ren and Bai Shulan. Shulan is still here? Is it really appropriate for Chen Ren to ask this?

“What about Shulan?” he asked hesitantly.

“…Don’t mind me,” Bai Shulan said, startled as she was about to open a letter. She quickly looked away.

“…Well… I was planning to give it to…” Gao Pian hesitated, finally admitting his true intentions as he glanced up at Chen Ren, feeling a little embarrassed.

“…The chances are slim. Think carefully,” Chen Ren interrupted him immediately. She knew exactly who Gao Pian wanted to give the rose to, but she felt compelled to offer her advice.

Chen Ren is just ignoring Shulan?!

What’s going on between Chen Ren and Shulan? Did they break up again?

The ChenBai CP is falling apart… These two are so frustrating! I can’t even ship them anymore… I’m going to ship Qi Meng and Gu Xingyu instead!

Upstairs, you still dare to ship that pair? They’re about to break up too…