We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 34

“…Ah? …Mm.” Gu Xingyu’s cheeks flushed crimson, and her lashes lowered.

Only then did she realize that beneath the overwhelming scent of roses, there seemed to be a faint pheromone with notes of red wine.

Upon closer reflection, she realized she didn’t know the exact timing of Shulan’s heat cycle, as the other woman frequently used pheromone inhibitors.

So, what she’s been saying these past few days… she wasn’t just teasing me, was she?

In the past, Gu Xingyu had never inquired about such personal matters. Beyond their superficial arranged marriage, they were essentially strangers.

But after the dating reality show, it felt as though two people from different worlds had been forced together into the same living space, finally forging a connection—and even a hint of affection.

This made her realize how precious and rare their moments of solitude truly were.

“Shulan, have you been in heat these past few days?” Gu Xingyu asked, lifting her gaze with concern.

She remembered the night before the show, when Shulan had asked her for a temporary mark. It all made sense now.

Gu Xingyu’s heart sank further and further…

“About right,” Bai Shulan replied, momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t expected Gu Xingyu to ask her this so directly.

Not completely clueless after all… Finally figuring things out.

“…Then why didn’t you…” …come to me before? The words slipped out, but Gu Xingyu couldn’t force the last few syllables past her lips.

The fact that Bai Shulan hadn’t sought her out during the intense discomfort of her heat made it clear: she simply didn’t want to. She didn’t want to be with Gu Xingyu…

Gu Xingyu lowered her gaze, concealing her disappointment behind fluttering lashes.

She was just an ordinary A-Class Alpha. Two days of Pheromone Inhibitors during her sensitivity period were enough to calm her down completely. No big deal.

But it was different for S-Class Omegas. Rumor had it that during severe heats, their bodies burned with fever, their consciousness blurred, and they suffered intensely. Inhibitors offered only a fraction of relief—at most, eighty percent effectiveness…

“…What about before?” Bai Shulan asked, her gaze fixed intently on Gu Xingyu.

“…Nothing much,” Gu Xingyu forced a smile. “Guess the Production Team’s products really are subpar…”

“Mm.” She had specifically requested those brands of Pheromone Inhibitors. How could they be ineffective?

But these things always came with side effects. Constantly suppressing her heat cycles with inhibitors had made them increasingly prolonged and unstable. Fortunately, they remained within her control.

“Then… I… you…” Gu Xingyu stammered softly, her gaze flitting nervously.

“Do you want some wine?” Bai Shulan asked, vaguely recalling seeing Gu Xingyu drinking red wine when she had returned home a few days prior.

“Sure,” Gu Xingyu replied, swallowing hard, her eyes carrying a mix of shyness and anticipation.

“Go take a shower first. You can use mine,” Bai Shulan said, leaning back casually against the sofa.

“Okay,” Gu Xingyu nodded obediently.

“There’s a clean towel on the shelf. You can wear my silk nightgown…” Bai Shulan gestured toward the white silk slip dress draped across the sofa at the foot of the bed.

She had originally chosen this dress for herself during her afternoon shower, but seeing Xingyu in a different style would be nice, and it was bound to look stunning on her.

“Okay…” Gu Xingyu could feel her face burning. She picked up the sexy slip dress, glancing at it as she walked toward the bathroom.

Although their rooms were similar in size, Gu Xingyu felt as if she had stepped into another world. The marble vanity, as wide as a long table, was cluttered with an array of skincare products, toiletries, and various bottles and jars—many of which she didn’t even recognize. The sight was dazzling. A large, dark green bottle of room fragrance sat on the vanity’s grid-patterned shelf.

Gu Xingyu carefully searched for the bath products she needed, unsure which one Shulan usually used. But she figured anything rose-scented would be a safe bet.

She quickly finished her shower.

Picking up the white nightgown, she noticed large cutouts on both the front and back. After a moment of puzzling over which side was the front and which was the back, she finally slipped it on.

Her face flushed crimson, as red as a ripe apple, she shyly crept out of the bathroom, moving as slowly as a snail.

Without underwear, she was torn between asking Shulan for some and wondering if it would be… unnecessary.

But…

Gu Xingyu still shimmered with lingering steam as she slowly approached Bai Shulan, her cheeks like rosy peaches, utterly adorable.

“Shulan… I don’t have any underwear…” she murmured, lifting her gaze shyly.

“No problem. You’ll be taking it off later anyway,” Bai Shulan replied with a radiant smile.

Gu Xingyu’s face burned even hotter.

Bai Shulan’s gaze was direct, appraising her from head to toe with undisguised satisfaction.

Swirling the red wine in her glass, every smile and gesture seemed deliberately seductive, her every movement exuding irresistible allure.

Her eyes, slightly hazy, held a hint of spring’s gentle waters.

The air filled with the rich aroma of red wine. Even before taking a sip, Gu Xingyu felt herself drifting between tipsiness and intoxication.

“Come here…”

Her slender, flawless fingers, pale as scallions, sparkled with stardust reflected from the tiny diamonds adorning her nails.

Gu Xingyu lifted her skirt slightly and slowly walked over to sit beside Bai Shulan.

“Here,” Bai Shulan said, handing her a glass of red wine.

Gu Xingyu immediately took the glass and sipped it lightly.

She raised her eyes to meet Bai Shulan’s gaze, only to find the other woman staring at her openly, without any pretense. Her eyes held an emotion Gu Xingyu couldn’t quite decipher.

Gu Xingyu quickly averted her gaze, her lashes trembling. The tips of her ears flushed crimson. She turned her head away, lowering her eyes to study the hem of her nightgown. When she stood, the gown reached her calves, but when she sat, it covered her ankles. If Shulan were wearing this, it would probably reach her ankles, she thought, then wiggled her leg, causing the hem to sway like a flower floating on water.

But… Shulan must have worn this before, right? Worn it before…

Gu Xingyu unconsciously licked the corner of her lips. The rich, lingering aroma of the red wine still filled her mouth, stirring her thoughts.

“Xingyu, what do you think of this wine?” Bai Shulan asked softly, her voice slightly husky and magnetic, perhaps from the alcohol, yet ending with a delicate, sweet lilt.

“…It’s quite good…” Gu Xingyu replied, the words snapping her back from her reverie to reality, her cheeks flushing even deeper.

She lifted her thick, dark lashes to meet Bai Shulan’s gaze.

Bai Shulan’s smile deepened, her cheeks tinged with a peach-blush, perfectly blending tenderness and allure into a captivating charm.

With that single glance, Gu Xingyu found herself drawn into Bai Shulan’s smile, her gaze instinctively drifting downward to linger on her full, glistening lips. She leaned in slowly.

The distance between them closed, Bai Shulan leaned forward and kissed her first.

“I told you it wasn’t necessary…” Bai Shulan murmured, her hand pressing against Gu Xingyu’s skin before slowly tracing upward to rest on her slender neck.

The air was thick with the intense, rich aroma of red wine, with subtle hints of rose lingering beneath. This mingled with the increasingly potent lime-scented pheromones emanating from Gu Xingyu.

With a gentle tug, Bai Shulan’s nightgown slipped off her shoulders.

Bai Shulan’s dress was swiftly pulled down.

A droplet of water slowly slid down a petal of the Freud rose on the coffee table, landing with a soft plink.

The two women’s ink-black hair intertwined like seaweed.

Below, Bai Shulan’s skin flushed crimson, her eyes half-closed in a hazy daze, her lips parted slightly as she accepted Gu Xingyu’s kisses, one after another.

Finally, Gu Xingyu’s lips pressed against Bai Shulan’s neck, gently biting the vulnerable, sensitive gland.

It was still just a temporary mark, but this time there was no asking, no requesting…

The unspoken sighs dissolved into the surging heat of their kisses, again and again…

In the room, the overwhelming scents of red wine and lime pheromones completely masked the rose fragrance. Two stemmed glasses sat on the coffee table. One held a shallow layer of red wine at the bottom, while the other remained one-fifth full, its deep crimson hue completely hidden in the darkness.

As the sun gradually rose, the room slowly brightened, but the curtains kept everything in a hazy gray.

Gu Xingyu opened her almond-shaped eyes and saw Bai Shulan’s clear, delicate face. It took her a moment to realize what had happened the night before.

Her arm felt heavy; she was still holding Bai Shulan’s slender waist. In a daze, she wondered if she was still dreaming.

Carefully, she lifted her hand and brushed a stray strand of hair from Bai Shulan’s face.

“…Don’t move… Sleep,” Bai Shulan murmured sleepily, her voice soft and sweet.

She snuggled closer into Gu Xingyu’s embrace, and Gu Xingyu instinctively wrapped her arm around Bai Shulan’s thin back, pulling her completely into her arms.

Gu Xingyu’s almond-shaped eyes were fixed solely on Bai Shulan, her gaze filled with deep affection. The corners of her lips curled into a radiant smile.

She inhaled the scent of red wine and lime lingering on Bai Shulan’s skin and closed her eyes contentedly.

But moments later, Gu Xingyu sensed something was amiss. Their skin pressed together, the soft, smooth sensation stirred her senses, her cheeks flushing crimson. Simultaneously, the lime-scented pheromones emanating from her own body grew stronger in the air…

Bai Shulan had opened her eyes unnoticed and slipped out of Gu Xingyu’s embrace, gazing at her with a radiant smile. “You smell so good…” Her eyes still held lingering traces of passion, a lingering intensity of desire.

How could her heat have ended so soon after the temporary mark…?

As Gu Xingyu panicked, feeling utterly lost and helpless, Bai Shulan pressed a kiss to the corner of her lips.

With the rising sun, the light in the room grew brighter, and the atmosphere intensified, surging like waves, building layer upon layer…

When they finally awoke again, it was well past noon. The room was thick with the scent of lime-infused red wine pheromones, so potent it made their faces flush and hearts race.

Gu Xingyu’s ears burned crimson as she glanced at Bai Shulan, her eyes filled with a mixture of guilt and shyness.

“Shulan, what would you like to eat?” Gu Xingyu asked, clutching the blanket around her, her smile tinged with a hint of appeasement.

“I just want some water,” Bai Shulan replied, her voice husky as she looked up.

Gu Xingyu awkwardly reached for her nightgown on the floor, but the straps were tangled beyond repair. She had no idea how to untangle them.