We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 30

The group exchanged glances, their shock tinged with embarrassment. Everyone had assumed the Production Team’s rules would remain the same as yesterday. Who knew what kind of content these letters might contain? Having them read aloud in front of everyone would be mortifying.

 

Besides, it was only the second day, and they were already getting acquainted. It hardly seemed like the time for heartfelt thank-you notes.

 

Before the others could react, Qian Mian descended the stairs.

 

“What are you all doing here? Are you getting your letters?” she asked with a radiant smile, dressed in a black silk nightgown draped with a simple, contrasting shirt that tempered her usual flamboyant glamour with a touch of understated elegance.

 

“Not yet, no rush,” Gu Xingyu replied with a smile, rising to offer Qian Mian her seat and moving to sit beside Ye Yin.

 

“Exactly, Qian Mian! Come join us and chat!” Qi Meng waved enthusiastically.

 

Qian Mian was remarkably down-to-earth, creating an instant sense of camaraderie that quickly dissolved any initial awkwardness.

 

Gao Pian greeted her politely but seemed to grow slightly stiff and uneasy in her presence. Ye Yin, however, remained unchanged, sitting quietly beside Qi Meng and offering Qian Mian a warm smile.

 

“Okay!” Qian Mian immediately agreed, taking a seat among them.

 

“Qian Mian, I heard you even run your own art gallery! That’s so impressive!” Qi Meng exclaimed.

 

“No, no… You guys are the impressive ones!” Qian Mian demurred.

 

“We’re all impressive!” Gu Xingyu quickly chimed in.

 

“…Ah, that’s true…” Gao Pian chuckled, then looked up and asked, “I often visit art exhibitions and galleries. Where’s your gallery located? I might have even been there before.”

 

“It’s in B City, a bit off the beaten path. Not many people have probably heard of it…” Qian Mian replied with a radiant smile, her gaze drifting toward Ye Yin, who remained expressionless beside her.

 

“I see. I have friends who still live in B City. I’ll invite them to check it out sometime,” Gu Xingyu said, nodding thoughtfully as if already planning the trip.

 

“…Mm… okay,” Qian Mian hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

 

“Xingyu, you could take us all there sometime too,” Ye Yin suggested, turning to smile at her.

 

“Sure, sure, sure!” Gu Xingyu replied enthusiastically.

 

Qi Meng, however, cast a puzzled glance at Ye Yin.

 

“Qi Meng, Xingyu knows everything! She’s like a tour guide when we’re out. We had so much fun together after the talent show!” Ye Yin shared excitedly.

 

“Did you get your letters?” Bai Shulan and Chen Ren, who had silently come downstairs, suddenly asked.

 

The group jumped in surprise.

 

“…No, we’ll go get them now. It’s about time anyway,” Gu Xingyu said, rising involuntarily at their arrival.

 

Bai Shulan wore a black satin slip dress with a red shawl draped over her shoulders. A sapphire pendant hung between her collarbones, accentuating her porcelain skin and radiating a cold, alluring elegance.

 

At first glance, she and Qian Mian seemed to be wearing similar outfits, but standing together, the difference in their presence was immediately apparent.

 

Ahhh, Goddess is so beautiful! Her aura is stunning!

 

I have to admit, Qian Mian is completely outshone. She looked better in that crimson dress this afternoon!

 

Wait, there are dozens of galleries in B City! Which one are they going to?! Has anyone been there before?

 

Ahahaha, this reaction is priceless! Bai Shulan and Chen Ren are acting like the family elders!

 

 

One by one, the girls scattered to retrieve their letters.

 

Gu Xingyu picked up her stack and stared at the several envelopes in her hand, momentarily lost in thought. How could I not have realized I was so popular?

 

But as she lifted her head, she came face-to-face with Shulan. In the dim light, the other girl’s beauty was both striking and aloof, her expression carrying a hint of coldness.

 

“Shulan,” Gu Xingyu murmured, instinctively trying to hide the letters. But her flustered movements were clumsy, her reaction a beat too slow, and she misjudged the situation.

 

She didn’t hear a response as Shulan brushed past her.

 

Gu Xingyu glanced back at her retreating figure. Shulan’s slender silhouette, radiating an aloof elegance, melted into the darkness, leaving only a flash of red visible. The crescent moon hung high in the sky, its silvery light filtering through swaying tree branches, casting an icy glow across the ground.

 

As Gu Xingyu entered the room, everyone’s eyes immediately fixed on her—or rather, on the letters in her hand.

 

“Xingyu, you got so many letters!” Qi Meng exclaimed, a hint of bitterness in her voice.

 

“Look at all these… and there’s one for me too! It’s because Xingyu’s so great…” Ye Yin patted Qi Meng’s arm consolingly.

 

“Speaking of which, I almost wrote her one myself!” Gao Pian chimed in teasingly. Yet both his and Qi Meng’s hands remained empty, not a single letter received.

 

Ye Yin and Chen Ren were in the same situation, but their faces showed no negative emotions, as if they didn’t care at all.

 

“Look, Xingyu, who else wrote to you?” Qi Meng asked, eagerly leaning closer.

 

“…I’ll tell you after everyone’s here,” Gu Xingyu replied, clutching the letter at the bottom of the pile tightly, unwilling to reveal it easily.

 

“Shulan’s back!” Gao Pian called out.

 

“Shulan, come sit down!” Ye Yin waved her over.

 

“Sure,” Shulan replied casually.

 

Gu Xingyu’s heart skipped a beat. If there’s another letter, it must be from…

 

She instinctively glanced at Chen Ren. As expected, the other woman’s expression was strained, a stark contrast to her usual forced smile…

 

A sudden wave of guilt washed over Gu Xingyu, as if she had stolen something that didn’t belong to her. She felt inexplicably guilty…

 

But in the end, I’m the one marrying Shulan. What’s wrong with Shulan sending me flowers?!

 

“…Alright, who wants to go first?” Ye Yin asked with a gentle smile, her gaze sweeping over the group.

 

Ahhh, the reveal is finally here!!!

 

Let’s see… Shulan’s got one, Chen Ren probably has Qian Mian’s… The rest are pretty obvious…

 

Chen Ren’s, I bet! Qian Mian’s might be similar… It’s hard to say for sure…

 

“…Ahem… I’ll go first,” Qi Meng said quietly, raising her hand and opening the envelope.

 

“…Ahem, this is from Chen Ren,” Qi Meng said, her gaze drifting to Chen Ren.

 

Chen Ren smiled faintly at her.

 

“It was nice making desserts together today. I’m looking forward to the finished product,” Qi Meng read aloud, smiling at Chen Ren.

 

The simple sentence, though lacking in substance, carried a deeper meaning for Bai Shulan. A knowing smile crept across her face as she glanced at Chen Ren beside her. Looking forward to the finished product? Or the outcome?

 

Her gaze seemed to ask, You actually wrote something like this?

 

Chen Ren returned her smile, her ears flushing slightly.

 

Well, that settles it. Chen Ren really has a thing for Qi Meng?!

 

Wait, is this why Bai Shulan eventually turns to Gu Xingyu? Oh my god, what kind of love quadrangle is this?!

 

Hold on, why are they pairing my Goddess with thatscumbag Alpha Gu Xingyu?! She and Qi Meng are the perfect match!

 

Chen Ren and Qian Mian didn’t get letters, so it must be Gu Xingyu. Bai Shulan gave her roses and a letter to Gu Xingyu—the meaning is crystal clear, right?

 

 

Next, everyone’s gaze turned to Gu Xingyu.

 

“…Alright, this one’s from Ye Yin, expressing gratitude…” Gu Xingyu moved on to the next letter. “This one’s from Qi Meng, saying she had a lot of fun and is looking forward to hanging out again…”

 

Gu Xingyu looked up to find everyone staring at her with knowing smiles. Bai Shulan and Chen Ren exchanged glances, their smiles noticeably fainter.

 

Qian Mian, meanwhile, wore a thoughtful expression.

 

Under the intense scrutiny, Gu Xingyu finally opened the last letter. “…Hmm, this one’s from Shulan…”

 

“A little regretful, a little hopeful. Let’s get to know each other again. I’m Bai Shulan.”

 

Gu Xingyu finished reading, her heart trembling, her ears burning red. Her pulse quickened, as if the air itself had grown stifling. She slowly exhaled.

 

It was Qi Meng, sitting beside her, who had read the letter aloud.

 

Qi Meng’s eyes gradually dimmed as she glanced at Bai Shulan, her entire body frozen in shock.

 

Bai Shulan wore a faint smile, her expression serene and elegant, showing no reaction whatsoever as she gazed steadily at Gu Xingyu beside her.

 

Upon hearing the letter’s contents, Chen Ren turned to Bai Shulan with a mocking smile. Still laughing at me? Your own writing isn’t exactly impressive either, is it?

 

So it really was Bai Shulan’s letter to Gu Xingyu! And then the next day, a complete reversal! If that’s the case, there’s nothing between Chen Ren and Bai Shulan at all—just friends?!

 

OMG, our Shulan-jie is so smooth! Goddess, let’s get to know each other again. I’m XXX!

 

What do I do?! This letter is too heart-wrenching! Why did she write it to Gu Xingyu?! What’s so great about her?! She’s nowhere near as good as our Bai Shulan!

 

Fine, let’s just have these two couples swap partners then! Okay, okay, let’s play it that way?!

 

Wait, doesn’t Qi Meng like Gu Xingyu? Ah, this is… so complicated…

 

 

Gu Xingyu’s ears flushed crimson as she lowered her head in embarrassment, licking the corner of her lips.

 

She stole a glance at Shulan, who was watching her with a radiant smile. Their eyes met, the gaze so intense that Gu Xingyu quickly averted her gaze, her eyelashes trembling.

 

Qi Meng’s eyes dimmed. Ye Yin patted her arm in comfort, already understanding the situation.

 

Ye Yin: “…Alright, Shulan, read your letters.”

 

Bai Shulan finally stirred, slowly pulling out two letters.

 

“From Qian Mian. She said I acted well in the movie… and that she’d visit the set if she gets the chance…” Shulan skimmed the letter, summarizing the main points.

 

Everyone held their breath as she carefully opened the second envelope and slowly unfolded the letter.

 

“Next time, let’s go to the aquarium together, Gu Xingyu,” Bai Shulan read aloud, the corners of her lips curving into an involuntary smile.

 

At the end of the letter, Xingyu had drawn a heart.

 

Who would have thought that Xingyu would be so bold when writing letters?

 

After the letter was read, the atmosphere in the living room became incredibly delicate, a mix of excitement and wistfulness. No one urged Qian Mian to read the letter she held.

 

Ahhh! What’s going on here? What’s with the vibe between Gu Xingyu and Bai Shulan?!

 

They’re so in sync! I’m shipping this couple right now! If this isn’t love, what is?!

 

Shulan! Look at Chen Ren and Qian Mian!

 

OMG, Bai Shulan’s “what a pity” must be about not getting to go to the Aquarium! Gu Xingyu really hit the nail on the head with this letter…

 

Ahhh, so conflicted! Hugging my Shulan-jie tight!

 

 

Qian Mian’s face was frozen in thought, her smile growing increasingly faint.

 

Chen Ren smiled at Gu Xingyu, a hint of mockery curling her lips, before her gaze lingered briefly on Qi Meng beside her.

 

Ye Yin quietly comforted the dejected Qi Meng.

 

Meanwhile, Gu Xingyu, standing next to Qi Meng, felt her heart pounding wildly, her mind in a chaotic whirl. She could barely focus on anything else.

 

“Aren’t you all curious about what I wrote?” Gao Pian demanded loudly, breaking the silence as he looked around indignantly.

 

“Curious, curious!” Gu Xingyu chimed in.

 

“No need to guess—we all know you just wrote a bunch of compliments, right?” Qi Meng teased, her spirits lifting slightly.

 

“Alright, it’s my turn!” Qian Mian said, tearing open the envelope. “…Thank you for coming. I thought…”

 

“See? You totally wrote exactly what I said!” Qi Meng teased again.

 

 

Congratulations to everyone for witnessing this heartfelt confession of love! It’s getting late, so Gao Pian and Qian Mian, please head to Heartspring Lake to rest. Everyone else, please get some rest as well!

 

The Production Team’s announcement broke the tension. Gao Pian and Qian Mian chatted and laughed as they headed outside, their flashlights cutting through the darkness. The cameras followed them.

 

Wait, Qian Mian and Gao Pian together?! Gao Pian’s spring has finally arrived!

 

Why does Gao Pian seem less energetic today? Shouldn’t he be overjoyed right now?

 

Come on, Qian Mian gave her rose to Ye Yin and wrote her letter to Bai Shulan. What did Gao Pian get? After all his efforts to look after her as the new guest!

 

Why is the livestream black again? Switch the camera to Bai Shulan, please!

 

Are you kidding me?! We want to see Shulan! What’s the Production Team doing all day?!

 

 

After the two girls left, Qi Meng pulled Ye Yin upstairs. Gu Xingyu wanted to stay and talk to Shulan, but Chen Ren remained, showing no intention of going up.

 

For a long moment, none of the three spoke. Chen Ren smiled faintly at Gu Xingyu. “You go ahead. I’ll chat with Shulan for a bit.”

 

By now, all the microphones had been turned off, many cameras had been removed, and the live stream had followed Qian Mian and the others.

 

Now they could speak freely.

 

“…Alright,” Gu Xingyu agreed obediently, her mind buzzing with questions as she climbed the stairs. Her gaze lingered between the two women, her eyes clinging to Shulan for a long, reluctant moment.

 

“I never expected you’d write those kinds of things,” Chen Ren teased.

 

“You’re no different…” Bai Shulan replied with a slow smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

 

“Can you hurry up?” Chen Ren frowned. “Gu Xingyu’s such a fool—getting her on your side should be easy.”

 

“Then why don’t you hurry up and win over Qi Meng?” Bai Shulan retorted lightly.

 

“Aren’t you worried Gu Xingyu might fall for Qi Meng?”

 

“Look at Xingyu—does she seem like the type?” Bai Shulan’s face bloomed with a confident smile.

 

“…You never know,” Chen Ren murmured.

 

“What about Qi Meng?” Bai Shulan’s tone shifted, her expression turning serious.

 

“Let things take their course…” Chen Ren sighed softly.

 

“You should talk to her more…” Bai Shulan said before rising and heading upstairs.

 

Turning, she stopped before a door and knocked lightly.