We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 28

As Gu Xingyu emerged from the adjacent room, the smile gradually faded from Qi Meng’s face.

“…Xingyu… you… how…?” Qi Meng stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.

“Ah, Qi Meng…” Gu Xingyu jumped at the sudden appearance of someone before her. The blush on her cheeks paled instantly, though a hint of bashful joy lingered in her eyes.

Seeing her expression, Qi Meng could guess what had happened.

“…I should go now…” Gu Xingyu quickly lowered her head to avoid eye contact and hurried forward.

“…Wait, Xingyu…” Qi Meng paused before calling out to her.

“Ah… what is it?” Gu Xingyu turned back, her face a picture of confusion.

“Just wait a moment… wait for me…” Qi Meng hastily hid the rose Chen Ren had given her behind her back, then darted into her room. She tossed the flower into a drawer, grabbed her own rose from the table, and rushed back out.

In that brief moment, Gu Xingyu composed herself, though her heart still raced uncontrollably. She took several deep breaths and slowly walked out of the corridor, waiting for Qi Meng on the sofa near the staircase. She tucked the rose into her pocket, leaving only a corner peeking out.

“Xingyu!” Qi Meng reappeared, her face beaming as if the earlier mood swing had never happened.

“Let’s go somewhere else,” Qi Meng suggested, leading her upstairs. “Gao Pian said there’s a viewing area on the fourth floor we haven’t checked out yet.”

The door to the fourth-floor viewing area swung open to reveal a spacious, minimalist room with two rows of bookshelves lining the walls, filled with a diverse collection of books.

But inside sat someone unexpected, yet perfectly suited to the space.

“Oh, you’re here too!” Qian Mian looked up with a smile at the sound of their arrival. Under the bright lights, her posture was particularly striking. She sat on the steps, her red dress cascading gracefully onto the wooden planks, both light and vibrant.

“Qian Mian, you’re here too,” Qi Meng said awkwardly, her gaze flickering between Gu Xingyu and Qian Mian.

Gu Xingyu was immediately captivated by Qian Mian’s appearance. A hint of confusion crossed her face as she followed Qi Meng here, unsure of what she was supposed to do. Qian Mian’s sudden presence left her wondering if she had been invited by Qi Meng.

“Are you two using this space? I’m done, so I’ll head out now,” Qian Mian said, smiling at them as she turned to leave.

“Okay, thanks,” Gu Xingyu replied, nodding with a puzzled expression.

“Xingyu, come sit over here,” Qi Meng called out from a plush, single-person网红 sofa against the wall, its cushions soft and inviting. She waved Gu Xingyu over.

“What’s up?” Gu Xingyu asked, settling beside her, her eyes filled with curiosity.

“These flowers are for you…” Qi Meng said, extending a bouquet of roses. Her cheeks flushed crimson, but her gaze remained fixed on Gu Xingyu, unwavering and direct.

“…Ah? For me?” Gu Xingyu asked, incredulous. Last night, Qi Meng giving her flowers had been understandable, but now, among the Alpha guests, besides Gu Xingyu, there was Qian Mian, and even Chen Ren…

“…Yeah, you’re the one I know best here…” Qi Meng said, looking down and searching for an excuse.

“…Hmm… but…” Gu Xingyu glanced at the rose hovering in the air, her hand wavering before she lowered it back to her side.

“…Well, it’s yours anyway…” Qi Meng said after a moment of hesitation, then looked up with a smile.

“…What about Chen Ren? Didn’t you two go out together today? You must be pretty close now…” Gu Xingyu’s mind was a jumble of confusion.

As soon as the words left her mouth, she gasped inwardly. Chen Ren and Shulan were together—how could she have said something like that? This wasn’t her style…

“Ah, no… and there’s Qian Mian too! We all just got closer while hanging out,” Gu Xingyu quickly added, trying to smooth things over before Qi Meng could reply.

“…Yeah…” Qi Meng said, her gaze darkening slightly as she looked down.

“Anyway, you’re the one I know best right now… so it’s yours…” Qi Meng shoved the rose into Gu Xingyu’s arms.

“…Alright… what’s this about being familiar or not?” Gu Xingyu said with a helpless smile.

“It’s true, though…” Qi Meng chuckled softly.

“Yeah, we’ll get to know each other better just by hanging out… Let’s not dwell on this. The Production Team’s ‘punishment’ isn’t really a punishment for me anyway…” Gu Xingyu finished with a self-deprecating laugh.

“…Right, you’re so talented… and so easy to get along with…” Qi Meng smiled slowly, then immediately lowered her gaze to hide her disappointment.

“…Well, that’s true… ha ha…” Gu Xingyu pondered for a moment before responding without hesitation, her smile unrestrained.

Ah, no way! They saw Gu Xingyu come out and even gave her flowers?!

Qi Meng, are you really going to keep sucking up like this?!

Gu Xingyu, Qi Meng, why are you throwing yourself at her like this?!

Gu Xingyu is such a fickle person! She just got close to Bai Shulan and now she’s already trying to ditch Qi Meng?! Wait, no—

“Xingyu, why were you just coming out of Shulan’s room?” Qi Meng asked, her eyes wide with feigned innocence.

“…Just delivering flowers…” Gu Xingyu replied, feeling awkward and turning her head away.

“…Oh, I see… Did you give them to her?” Qi Meng pressed.

“…Mm, yes,” Gu Xingyu answered truthfully, sticking to answering only what was asked. It was best not to reveal anything about her relationship with Shulan to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

“…Do you… like Shulan?” Qi Meng asked hesitantly, her eyes lowered as she twisted her fingers.

“…Well… who wouldn’t like Shulan?” Gu Xingyu replied vaguely, but her words were sincere.

“…Mm, true… So, when did you start liking her? Was it love at first sight?” Qi Meng asked, her smile strained and barely holding.

“…I guess so…” Gu Xingyu said, her head bowed slightly, her almond eyes swirling with thoughts. No matter how she answered this question, it would be wrong… she could only evade it.

“…Alright,” Qi Meng nodded thoughtfully.

??? Qi Meng really thinks she’s the main wife now? Doesn’t she know the truth? Is this interrogation going too far?!

See? Thisscumbag Alpha can’t even give a straight answer! And she claims to like Bai Shulan? Pfft! Stay away from our Goddess!!!

Did Gu Xingyu just agree? But she didn’t really say anything, did she? Hmm… well, at least she told Qi Meng a partial truth…

Qi Meng! What’s so great about thisscumbag Alpha Gu Xingyu? She’s already given you her answer! Why are you still chasing after her?!

After leaving the screening room, Qian Mian strolled onto the adjacent balcony. Looking down, she saw no one below, only a picturesque view.

The flickering lights around the railing cast a glow on her radiant face, accentuating her mature and alluring charm. She then headed downstairs, where she encountered Chen Ren and Bai Shulan, who were coming up.

“…Are you two heading to the fourth floor?” Qian Mian asked with a smile. “Don’t bother. You won’t find them there. They’re in the screening room.” With that, she continued her descent.

Chen Ren and Bai Shulan exchanged a glance before proceeding upstairs.

Upon reaching the fourth floor, they could indeed sense that someone was in the screening room.

Bai Shulan winked at Chen Ren, who tilted her head in confusion and shock, as if about to point at herself and ask, “Me?”

Their unspoken agreement solidified instantly. Chen Ren approached the window, leaned in, and peered inside, holding her breath. Bai Shulan stood behind her, waiting for her to report what she saw.

After a moment, Chen Ren turned back and tugged at Bai Shulan’s arm.

A commotion came from inside the room, and Gu Xingyu and Qi Meng emerged together.

They froze, staring at the pair who had somehow appeared outside.

Outside, the two women’s expressions turned flustered. Chen Ren hadn’t even had time to remove her hand from Bai Shulan’s arm.

Gu Xingyu’s gaze flickered between them, her smile fading to a faint trace, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes.

“We heard there was a viewing area here, so we came to check it out,” Bai Shulan explained quickly.

“…Yes,” Chen Ren nodded in agreement.

“…Alright, you two can use it. We’ll head downstairs,” Qi Meng’s eyes lit up instantly, as if she’d spotted a savior, and she tugged Gu Xingyu away.

“Everyone seems to be downstairs anyway. Let’s just come back another time,” Chen Ren called after them.

“Mm,” Bai Shulan murmured, silently following behind.

Downstairs, Gao Pian watched Qian Mian descend the stairs, his eyes burning with anticipation. He had been about to say something when Qian Mian instead sat down next to Ye Yin. Disappointment flashed in Gao Pian’s eyes as he rose and wandered outside.

“Ye Yin, I really love your songs,” Qian Mian said, turning to smile at her.

“…Thank you,” Ye Yin replied with a gentle nod.

“Can I call you Yin Yin? Don’t be so formal!”

“…Okay, I guess,” Ye Yin said with a small smile.

“Here, this is for you.” Qian Mian produced a rose from behind her back and held it out to Ye Yin.

Ye Yin blinked in surprise. “Oh, thank you,” she said, her eyes curving into crescents as she looked up.

Ye Yin accepted the rose, while Qian Mian paused, as if waiting for something.

Is Gao Pian trying to give Qian Mian his rose?

What?! Qian Mian actually gave it to our Ye Yin?!

Why isn’t Ye Yin giving it back?! Is she planning to give it to that scumbag Alpha Gu Xingyu?!

Ye Yin! Look at Qian Mian! What’s so great about Gu Xingyu?! Stay away from her, please!!

Amidst a barrage of angry comments in the live chat, Gu Xingyu suddenly appeared on camera.

Qi Meng, Chen Ren, and Bai Shulan also entered the frame simultaneously.

What the hell? How did two people suddenly become four?

How did they all end up together?! Did they all come down together? What happened?!

The Production Team is doing this on purpose, aren’t they?! Fine, fine, fine! They cut the camera at the worst possible moment!

Ye Yin followed the commotion, her gaze fixing on one of the figures with a knowing smile.