We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 6

Chen Xi was momentarily speechless, hurrying after her. “Are you really such a sucker for looks? You didn’t put Gu Xingyu in here just to foster some romantic feelings, did you? What about me?”

Xiaojie, the assistant, quickly handed over a bottle of water. Sister Dan stepped forward, her expression impassive. “Xingyu, see that? That’s Bai Shulan. Don’t get any ideas,” she advised earnestly.

Give up on any unrealistic fantasies now.

“What? What ideas?” Gu Xingyu flashed her signature radiant smile, carefree and nonchalant, acting as if nothing mattered.

“Good. Just focus on performing well on the show,” Sister Dan concluded.

She had witnessed everything clearly from the sidelines. Gu Xingyu’s shy, flustered demeanor betrayed her infatuation.

Bai Shulan, on the other hand, was an internationally acclaimed Film Queen, renowned for both her talent and integrity. With a spotless reputation and no scandals, she was beyond reproach. Her only flaw was her icy demeanor—a perpetual scowl that made her notoriously unapproachable.

The ice queen, who had always been aloof and distant, suddenly became as gentle as water toward you. It was a charm no one could resist.

It was only natural that Gu Xingyu’s heart would flutter. This was a perfect opportunity to get a head start on the rhythm of a dating reality show, to see through each other’s facades and avoid making foolish mistakes on camera.

“Alright, you two should head back to the hotel and get some rest. We’ll start filming tomorrow. I’m off now,” Sister Dan said, glancing at her watch. “Xiaojie, take good care of Xingyu. If you run into any trouble, come find me.”

“Xingyu, make sure you film the show well,” Sister Dan added, repeating her instructions carefully.

“Don’t worry, Sister Dan. I’ve got this. It’ll be smooth sailing,” Gu Xingyu replied confidently, flashing a bright smile that revealed her two adorable fangs.

Her radiant smile rivaled the setting sun, captivating the Omega staff members present. Their gazes were either fixed on her or furtively stealing glances, but none could tear their eyes away.

Noticing their attention, Gu Xingyu smiled back. “Thank you all for your hard work! We’ll be leaving now!”

Her assistant, Xiaojie, followed behind her, visibly more confident than when they had arrived.

“Sister Gu, you really should appear on screen more often! Everyone thinks you’re bad, just like those online rumors say. Look at today—they were all staring at you, forgetting all the gossip. You’re clearly born for this!”

Xiaojie was carrying a stack of insulated cups and other supplies, clearly well-prepared.

Gu Xingyu smiled but didn’t reply, taking her bag from Xiaojie’s hands.

“Thank you, Sister Gu!” Xiaojie’s smile never wavered. They had worked together briefly before Gu Xingyu’s hiatus, and now that she was finally making her comeback, Xiaojie couldn’t be happier for her. Gu Xingyu was truly a wonderful person.

“Sister Gu, don’t worry! You’re so beautiful and talented—you could find any Omega you want! We don’t need to care about Bai Shulan’s attitude. She’s gone too far…”

“Xiaojie, let’s not talk about that anymore…” Gu Xingyu paused, then continued, “You’re right, though. Someone as beautiful as me could find any Omega I want!” She brushed off the topic with a playful grin.

The early spring night brought a cool breeze in intermittent gusts.

Gu Xingyu sat on her bed, replaying her interactions with Bai Shulan from earlier that day. Every gesture and expression of the other woman seemed magnified in her mind, chilling her heart. Bai Shulan’s gentle treatment had sparked a flicker of hope, but her behavior after the cameras stopped rolling made it impossible not to overthink. Did Bai Shulan truly harbor feelings for her?

Or was it all just a performance for the cameras, acting in accordance with the show’s script? And the director seemed to be quite close to Bai Shulan.

The more Gu Xingyu pondered, the more tangled the knot of anxiety in her chest became. Her phone screen had long gone dark, its reflection showing her furrowed brow.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated, a notification lighting up the screen.

Gu Xingyu snapped back to reality. She blinked in disbelief as she read the message: it was from Bai Shulan.

Bai Shulan: Xingyu, you did great during today’s shoot.

Gu Xingyu’s face lit up with joy. She hastily typed out a lengthy reply, but after finishing, her fingers froze. She deleted the entire message and settled for a simple reply:

Thank you, Shulan. You looked beautiful today.

As soon as she sent it, Gu Xingyu regretted her response. Was it too awkward? Too formal? And besides, Bai Shulan wasn’t just beautiful today—she was always beautiful.

Gu Xingyu stared at the text input box for ages, unable to type a single word. She genuinely didn’t know what to say.

Even after being married for so long, she still didn’t know how to interact with Bai Shulan. Their worlds remained separate, completely different.

Normally, they only communicated when necessary, otherwise maintaining complete silence. Their online conversations were so sparse that scrolling through their chat history would quickly reach the beginning.

This sudden, casual exchange left Gu Xingyu utterly clueless. She always felt a sense of awkwardness, making any attempt at conversation feel strange.

They weren’t friends, let alone lovers. Forcing a conversation would feel stiff and unnatural. Besides, Bai Shulan might not even bother responding.

Frustrated, Gu Xingyu rolled over and buried her face in the pillow.

Bai Shulan had initiated conversations with her only a handful of times. Yet today, she had sent a message. The thought instantly banished Gu Xingyu’s gloom, and her lips curved into an uncontrollable smile. Could this mean their interaction today had made some progress? At least Bai Shulan had acknowledged her. Gu Xingyu’s heart swelled with sweetness.

It seemed she was slowly making her way into Bai Shulan’s world.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally exited the chat. But then another message arrived: a cute cat emoji blinking its eyes.

She immediately replied with a similar one.

Gu Xingyu couldn’t help but smile, lightly biting her lower lip to suppress her silly grin. She then covered her mouth, giggling with pink bubbles floating around her, and happily pinned Bai Shulan’s chat to the top of her list.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Bai Shulan gazed at the chat interface, a faint smile gracing her face.

Messages kept popping up on her phone, but she ignored them all until a video call came through.

It was Yin Xian, a mutual friend of Gu Xingyu and their circle in the elite social scene.

“Shulan~” The woman on the screen looked slightly tipsy.

“Xianxian.”

“How’s it going? Is the plan progressing smoothly? Gu Xingyu rushed back ages ago.” The woman took a sip of champagne.

“What?” Bai Shulan narrowed her eyes, her tone ambiguous.

“Don’t play dumb with me. I know exactly what you’re up to. Remember our conversation about that dating reality show?” Yin Xian said bluntly.

“How do you know it’s Gu Xingyu?” Bai Shulan asked casually.

“I’m not stupid. Weren’t you asking me all those questions about Gu Xingyu before? So, what’s the situation between you two now?”

“Did Xingyu suddenly return because you drunkenly let something slip?” Bai Shulan asked, her brow furrowed in thought.

“Stop joking around. How could I possibly get drunk… Wait, didn’t you call Gu Xingyu back?” Yin Xian suddenly realized something.

“No, I thought your Antarctic trip had ended,” Bai Shulan replied seriously.

“How could it?! The entire itinerary was planned! I’m still stuck on this damn ship, and to top it off, there’s been no internet for days! That jerk Xiao Xiaoxiao even ditched me to run off with Gu Xingyu!” Yin Xian said through gritted teeth.

The screen flipped to show an endless expanse of ocean, occasionally dotted with ice floes.

“Then why did Gu Xingyu return early?” Bai Shulan asked, lowering her gaze in deep thought.

“Who knows? Maybe she just acted on a whim, or perhaps some ‘little sister’ was waiting for her at home?” Yin Xian teased maliciously.

“Xianxian… Does Gu Xingyu even have a younger sister?” Bai Shulan asked, her lips pressed into a thin line, seemingly annoyed.

“Wait… that’s not what I meant! I was talking about you! You, you, aren’t you the ‘pretty little sister’?” Yin Xian quickly clarified.

“Hmph.”

“So, what’s the situation between you two now?”

“Gu Xingyu signed the divorce papers. Now we’re going on a dating reality show together,” Bai Shulan said truthfully, a hint of darkness flickering in her beautiful, peach-blossom eyes.

“She actually signed them? No way!” Yin Xian exclaimed in disbelief. “If you ask me, why bother with the show? Just hop into her bed! Who could resist a beauty like you?”

“Then why don’t you hop into Xiao Xiaoxiao’s bed?” Bai Shulan retorted lightly.

“You’re such a… heartless killer! Xiao Xiaoxiao… that brainless idiot who’s always chasing after Gu Xingyu! What’s the point of sleeping with her?! What does she even know?!” Yin Xian lowered her voice, seething with anger.

“Going on the show isn’t a bad idea either,” Yin Xian continued. “You can build your relationship, have another child… Gu Xingyu won’t be able to escape then, will she? Honestly, if things don’t work out, we should just get together. We’re a good match, and my family has plenty of influence in the entertainment industry. With me, you’d have the world at your feet…”

“What about Xiao Xiaoxiao?” Bai Shulan deflected the conversation effortlessly.

“…Fine, fine… But at least take me back with you! What’s the point of leaving me behind?! Tell me, what’s Xiao Xiaoxiao up to?!”

“I heard she’s been grounded at home as punishment.”

“Hahaha… Serves her right! Wait till I get back and tease her mercilessly…”

“Remember to keep our arrangement with Gu Xingyu a secret,” Bai Shulan reminded her.

“Of course! If word gets out, who knows how many more girls will have their hearts broken?”

“Xiao Xiaoxiao?”

“Ahem… Can you please stop bringing her up?! Don’t worry, this secret is going to stay buried deep inside me.”

“Trust me, this plan will work!” Yin Xian patted her chest, brimming with confidence.

“If it doesn’t, you’re finished.”

The call ended, and the room fell silent. This friend was truly unreliable, but Bai Shulan had no choice. Yin Xian was the only person she knew well who understood her situation with Gu Xingyu. In fact, Yin Xian often hung out with Gu Xingyu and her circle, giving her access to Gu Xingyu’s first moves. Plus, she was still working in the entertainment industry.

Still, Bai Shulan couldn’t be sure if this plan would work. Gu Xingyu had already signed the divorce papers, even if she was now being forced onto a dating reality show.

As the night deepened, an ordinary evening turned extraordinary online. The internet exploded, even causing Weibo to crash.

The Spring Love team worked through the night to edit and release the trailer. Originally just a simple introduction of the contestants, the trailer now included scenes of Bai Shulan and Gu Xingyu interacting.

The internet exploded overnight, with multiple trending topics on Weibo dedicated to the two women.

How could they put those two together?! The production team must be doing this on purpose, using my Bai Shulan to generate buzz!

When did Gu Xingyu get so good-looking? Did she get plastic surgery?

Ahhh! My goddess smiled! Ahhh!

Shulan’s smile is so beautiful, my heart is melting! Does anyone else feel this way?

What do I do? I’m suddenly shipping them a little. Beautiful women are just so pleasing to the eye. Maybe Gu Xingyu isn’t so bad after all…

Teacher Bai?! So my goddess is into this kind of roleplay!

Teacher Bai, Shulan-jie, look at me! Look at me! Please notice me!

Holy sh1t, the production team actually got Chen Ren?! That’s Chen Ren!

Goddess, don’t let that scum Alpha Gu Xingyu trick you!

Chen Ren is coming too?! Holy crap, I’m definitely watching this!

Be good, Shulan. Let’s look at the other Alphas. Aren’t they all better than Gu Xingyu? Don’t let her seduce you!

Shulan-jie, I have a fallen leaf in my hair too…

Unaware of the internet’s frenzy, Bai Shulan and Gu Xingyu remained sound asleep.