We Went Viral After Appearing on a Dating Reality Show with Movie Queen O - Chapter 9

Bai Shulan’s smile sent the livestream chat into a frenzy.

 

What?! In my lifetime?! The goddess actually smiled at me!!

 

Ahhh, the goddess’s smile is so beautiful!

 

Ahhh, why is she smiling at Gu Xingyu? Shulan-jie, sober up! Don’t drink anymore!

 

She must be drunk for the goddess to act like this!!

 

It’s definitely because the word “gentle” is so unique that it made her laugh!

 

Upstairs +1! It’s probably because she rarely hears that word!

 

Ahhh, the goddess is so beautiful! She’s even more stunning when she smiles! My heart… Gu Xingyu, let me have your spot!!

 

Goddess, you can smile at Chen Ren, just don’t look at Gu Xingyu!!

 

 

Although the livestream viewers were primarily there to watch romantic interactions, the majority were Bai Shulan’s fans.

 

“Yeah,” Gu Xingyu nodded dazedly, completely captivated by Bai Shulan’s radiant smile. Shulan’s laughter was like a blooming rose—vibrant, tender, and utterly breathtaking.

 

After a moment, Gu Xingyu quickly turned away, her cheeks flushed, perhaps from the champagne. She looked up at the others, puzzled by their strong reactions to the word “gentle.”

 

“I rarely hear people compliment me like that,” Bai Shulan said, tilting her head back to take a small sip of champagne. In an instant, the smile faded from her face, replaced by an air of refined elegance. Every gesture exuded grace, yet there was none of the gentleness Gu Xingyu had described.

 

“Ah… um…” Gu Xingyu stammered, at a loss for words.

 

Bai Shulan’s lips curved slightly. “Qi Meng, obedient; Xingyu, amusing; Gao Pian, cool; Chen Ren, proud.”

 

Her description of Chen Ren felt somewhat enigmatic, hinting at a deeper, more ambiguous impression.

 

Gu Xingyu mentally replayed the words, trying to decipher their meaning.

 

“Difficult to deal with? That’s not quite accurate, is it?” Chen Ren countered, then immediately offered her own descriptions: “Qi Meng, pure; Xingyu, casual; Shulan, difficult to deal with; Gao Pian, trendy.”

 

The two women used neutral adjectives to describe each other, as if speaking in code, hinting at a deep connection. Their easy banter in front of the cameras made it clear their relationship was far from casual.

 

In that moment, the lingering ambiguity vanished. The blush faded from Gu Xingyu’s face as her heart sank into an abyss of darkness. The drowning person within her frantically struggled in the boundless sea, grasping for anything, but found only emptiness.

 

Ahhh! Are they secretly confessing to each other?! Kill me to celebrate their love!

 

Goddess Shulan’s got game! Even someone like Chen Ren is falling at her feet!

 

What does Chen Ren mean? Has she been chasing Bai Shulan all this time without success? The groundhog is screaming—I finally get it!

 

This is such cute couple banter! Ahhh, KSWL!

 

They’re perfect for each other! I want to go there and force them to kiss!

 

If you know, you know—the chemistry in that shared glance and smile is off the charts! So good!

 

Look at Gu Xingyu’s face! LOL! Did she really think the goddess would be interested in her?!

 

Gu Xingyu is such a buzzkill! Can we kick her out? She’s like a turd in the punch bowl…

 

Gu Xingyu, stop wasting your time trying to seduce our Shulan! Do you really think our goddess would fall for your pathetic tricks?

 

Gu Xingyu is like a toad lusting after a swan! Get a clue and get off the show already!

 

 

Gu Xingyu lowered her head and continued eating, her eyes icy as frost, her heart clenched so tightly it was hard to breathe.

 

Of course, she thought. What was I even dreaming of? How utterly delusional… How laughable…

 

Qi Meng glanced around, her gaze darting between Bai Shulan, Chen Ren, and Gu Xingyu, trying to decipher the dynamics between them.

 

When she observed Bai Shulan and Chen Ren’s interactions, her eyes lit up, as if she had spotted an opportunity.

 

Spring Love had only just begun…

 

After lunch, everyone returned to the villa to rest. There were three rooms each for Alphas and Omegas, so each contestant had their own room.

 

Shortly after 2:30 PM, the villa’s intercom announced the next task:

 

Dear guests, stop lazing around! The sun’s about to set!

 

Please prepare yourselves. In twenty minutes, head to Heartspring Lake for a picnic and tent setup!

 

Guests are free to divide into two groups!

 

Bai Shulan got out of bed to touch up her makeup, while Qi Meng fixed her hair. Gao Pian rearranged his outfit, and Chen Ren pulled himself away from work.

 

Gu Xingyu slowly climbed out of bed, looking listless. She hadn’t been able to sleep at all, letting her thoughts drift as she analyzed the differences in Bai Shulan’s treatment of her versus Chen Ren. She still couldn’t find the answer she craved. Her tablet was still playing the trailer for “Spring Love,” showing the scene from her interview with Bai Shulan.

 

What did it matter if Bai Shulan had shown warmth and affection during the interview? Gu Xingyu had believed… she had believed there was still a chance, a glimmer of hope.

 

But Chen Ren’s arrival had shattered everything.

 

Forcing herself to rally, Gu Xingyu headed to the living room.

 

To her surprise, someone was already downstairs.

 

“Xingyu, you’re here!” Qi Meng called out cheerfully.

 

“Yeah, yeah. How was your nap?” Gu Xingyu replied, her face naturally lighting up with a radiant smile.

 

“Not bad. This outfit of yours looks even better the more I see it,” Qi Meng said, her gaze briefly meeting Gu Xingyu’s before quickly looking away.

 

It was unclear whether the compliment was for the clothes or the person wearing them.

 

“Thanks! Oh, I meant to bring you that outfit I promised, but I forgot,” Gu Xingyu suddenly remembered.

 

“It’s not too late now, is it? Why don’t we go take a look right now?” Qi Meng suggested with a radiant smile.

 

Gu Xingyu couldn’t bring herself to refuse. “Alright, let’s go.” Without even sitting down, Gu Xingyu immediately headed upstairs again.

 

The crew behind the scenes scrambled to adjust the cameras, ensuring viewers could follow the action live.

 

Holy crap, Qi Meng, are you blind?!

 

My motherly heart is weeping. Qi Meng, are you bewitched by Gu Xingyu’s face?

 

Stop it, stop it! Maybe she’s just into that type?!

 

Ugh, Qi Meng, can you stop being so desperate?!

 

Maybe she’s just on the show to snag a rich guy?

 

Nah, Qi Meng’s wearing head-to-toe luxury brands. That stuff isn’t cheap…

 

Who knows? She’s definitely not simple.

 

Qi Meng is so calculating! Damn, her flirting skills rival Gu Xingyu’s! They’re two peas in a pod!

 

Lock them up together! Don’t let them prey on anyone else!

 

 

As the two women ascended the stairs to the second floor, they happened to meet Bai Shulan, who was just stepping out of her room.

 

Gu Xingyu froze. After a morning spent agonizing over how to interact with Bai Shulan, she was now unsure whether to continue showing goodwill or if doing so would only burden her.

 

“Shulan,” Gu Xingyu said with a slow smile, offering a simple greeting.

 

“Mm,” Bai Shulan replied, her gaze sweeping past Gu Xingyu to Qi Meng behind her. She paused for a moment, her lips pressing into a thin line.

 

“Shulan, Xingyu and I are going upstairs to look at some clothes,” Qi Meng explained, before leading Gu Xingyu up to the third floor.

 

Bai Shulan watched their figures recede into the distance.

 

Holy sh1t, what’s Qi Meng trying to do?! Show off to the goddess?!

 

Damn it, this is unbearable! Who even cares about Gu Xingyu?! Just get lost, both of you!!

 

Gu Xingyu, talk to the goddess properly! What’s with the cold shoulder and prejudice?!

 

She’s just acting out because she got rejected and her ego’s bruised! So pathetic! Trying to flirt with the goddess? Dream on!!

 

Disgusting! You two are a perfect match!!

 

What the hell? Shulan, let’s just ignore them!!

 

Seriously, Qi Meng is fucking crazy! Get lost!

 

 

Bai Shulan sat alone in the living room. Though she had changed into a floral maxi dress in warm, refreshing hues, the contrast only made her appear colder. She crossed her arms, leaned back against the sofa, her expression utterly blank, her lips pressed into a thin line. Her misty peach blossom eyes, usually soft and inviting, now seemed frozen over, lost in some unknown thought.

 

The camera panned across Bai Shulan, and the screen immediately filled with comments:

 

Ahhh, is the goddess angry?! Damn Qi Meng and Gu Xingyu!

 

Definitely! I’ve never seen anyone like them in my life! Two complete weirdos!

 

They’re such mood-killers! They’ve left the goddess speechless…

 

 

“Can I come in?” Qi Meng hesitated at the doorway.

 

“Of course,” Gu Xingyu said, opening the door wider to invite her in. “Just don’t mind the mess.”

 

Contrary to expectations, Gu Xingyu’s room was surprisingly neat. To be precise, she hadn’t even unpacked her belongings; her suitcase remained unopened.

 

“Have a seat,” Gu Xingyu said, quickly pulling out a chair. She then retrieved her suitcase and opened it.

 

“Look, these are all from the same collection. Which one do you like?” Gu Xingyu squatted down, rummaging through the suitcase and pulling out several short dresses.

 

“Wow, these are all so pretty! You have such great taste!” Qi Meng exclaimed, her gaze lingering on Gu Xingyu for a few seconds before shifting to the dresses, her ears flushing red.

 

…Heh, these two are something else!

 

Can we please focus on Bai Shulan instead?!

 

Qi Meng actually went into Gu Xingyu’s room… Speechless. Zero O-etiquette…

 

Gu Xingyu really lives up to her scumbag Alpha reputation! She has zero sense of boundaries—absolutely shameless!

 

That little look… tsk tsk tsk, hard to say. Good luck to them!

 

Is Qi Meng a green tea AND a love-struck fool? Falling in love this quickly?!

 

Not gonna lie, Gu Xingyu’s dresses are gorgeous. Adding them to my cart now!

 

Holy sh1t, these dresses cost six figures each! Time to compete with the rich!

 

??? No wonder Qi Meng pounced on her. A wealthy sugar daddy like this is rare—someone who casually gifts six-figure dresses.

 

“I’ll take this one, is that okay?” Qi Meng quickly scanned the options and chose a dress similar in style to the one Gu Xingyu was wearing, but in a blue-green hue.

 

“Of course,” Gu Xingyu replied without hesitation, handing it over immediately.

 

“Thank you, Xingyu!” Qi Meng’s face flushed with excitement.

 

“Don’t mention it. It’s just a small thing. But are you sure the size is right?” As an Alpha, Gu Xingyu was significantly taller than Qi Meng, who was about a head and a half shorter.

 

“It’s perfect! Thank you, Xingyu! I’ll go change now! Thanks again!”

 

“Alright.”

 

By the time Gu Xingyu came downstairs, most of the guests had arrived. She smiled warmly, glanced around the room, and settled into the seat opposite Bai Shulan.

 

“Where’s Qi Meng?” Gao Pian asked.

 

“She’s changing,” Gu Xingyu replied.

 

“Oh~” Gao Pian teased.

 

Bai Shulan’s eyes snapped up, shooting Gu Xingyu a sharp glance.

 

Chen Ren’s lips curved into a knowing, enigmatic smile.

 

Moments later, Qi Meng descended the stairs, drawing everyone’s attention.

 

Bai Shulan’s pupils contracted sharply.