Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 104
by Little Panda“——I will always love Pei Xuezhi.”
Xingdong Entertainment, Main Building.
Last night, the notice about the change in high-level personnel went out. Overnight, the news spread throughout the entire company, even making the employees exceptionally motivated when they came to work today.
No particular reason, just here for the drama!
Because Xingdong Entertainment is an entertainment company, frequently dealing with media, the internet, and especially young people, the internal atmosphere is much more relaxed and lively compared to other corporations.
“Director Fu’s promotion speed is really fast!”
“Otherwise, why would they call her the Crown Princess Regent?”
“Seriously though, I watched that previous romance variety show, and Director Fu really did a great job. No wonder it became a smash hit1. The Variety Department is already planning subsequent projects. Didn’t she also go over to the Film and Television Department to give some pointers because of the Crown Princess? The Variety Department was so anxious, afraid she’d steal their people!”
“Is she really that capable?”
“Tsk, you’re just a wage slave. Just do your own job well every day. Are you really going to worry about the boss’s affairs?”
“True. So, what’s the word from the Variety Department?”
“They’re celebrating.”
“?”
“How can changing departments compare to a direct promotion to President? From now on, they’ll be courtiers close to the emperor; when one person gets power, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven2! Old Wu from our department was still grumbling this morning, why didn’t such good fortune fall on us…”
“…”
These were true insiders, and all sorts of gossip3 and grapevine news4 spread particularly fast.
Some people’s focus went astray.
“Now that she’s the Executive President, we can’t keep calling her ‘Director Fu,’ right?”
“So what do we call her? President Fu? No, President Fu is Director Fu’s mom; Little President Fu? That’s Director Fu’s older sister; Then… Little Little President Fu? Second President Fu?”
“They all sound a bit weird. ‘Little’ and ‘Second’ aren’t exactly good words…”
Rank-and-file workers don’t usually interact with the top president; they can only curse out their direct superiors. Instead, they launched into a heated discussion about what to call this new “President Fu.”
Among the higher-ups, the shareholders weren’t worried. It was all part of the Fu family’s industry, backed by the Fu family anyway. No matter what, they wouldn’t let Fu Chaoyun mess up a perfectly good company. However, among the various departments, apart from the Variety Department which had already worked with Fu Chaoyun for some time, the others felt somewhat uncertain.
From receiving the news last night until this morning, they had been trying to gather intel from the Variety Department. But having become “courtiers close to the emperor,” the Variety Department was quite proud, revealing very little information, only saying that she was a superior with ideas and capabilities.
Other department heads: ??? Does this bootlicker have to get into character so quickly?
Fu Chaoyun was unaware of all this internal turmoil, or rather, even if she knew, she didn’t want to spend the energy or thought to deal with it. Let them say whatever they wanted behind her back in their spare time; employees who could make money were good employees.
Anything else?
Improvise freely!
During the transition, on Fu Chaoyun’s first day as Executive President, she immediately held a high-level meeting that lasted three hours.
The main purpose was to recognize the faces of the heads of various departments, then discuss current key projects and future plans, so that this newly appointed president would have a grasp of the situation.
Hearing that Fu Chaoyun had a very good temperament (actually, she was just lazy), everyone thought they would just go through the motions. Unexpectedly, Fu Chaoyun, the old salted fish who hadn’t flipped over in years——
She! Made! A! Move!
“The Variety Department will proceed according to the current plan.”
“As for the Artist Department and Agent Department… our company does have trainees, right? Insert your own people into the new variety show 《Trainee》, intensify their training, don’t let them embarrass themselves when they go on the show. Also, if there are good prospects, you can scout them. Coordinate this with the Variety Department yourselves.”
“Market Department, acquire a large amount of IP5 for me, including but not limited to web novels, comics, traditional literature award winners… What for? Aren’t the Film and Television Department and Variety Department lacking things to do? Audiences are also complaining that they’re tired of the current film and television works on the market. Look for inspiration in these. What the market likes becomes the popular trend; it’s just moving it onto the screen in a different way. IP isn’t expensive right now, so stockpile more. It’s good whether we use it ourselves or resell it at a high price to other companies. Also, remember to hoard the full copyrights. If any of them blow up, implement a one-stop service6 immediately.”
“Our current proprietary video platform doesn’t seem to be doing well? Spin it off. Combine the acquired IP + popular contestants from 《Trainee》, you can make some low-cost web dramas, using entirely our own teams, and finally broadcast them on our own platform. Additionally, create a faster, more convenient short video platform, develop a new one suitable for the fast-food rhythm7 of contemporary youth. Control the time to around ten to twenty seconds, slightly longer is okay, but the maximum length cannot exceed three minutes… Our artists in training can compete to participate in both of these. Some whose own conditions aren’t particularly outstanding but have advantages in other areas can be thrown onto the short video platform to try becoming online celebrities/influencers8. Of course, the platform’s future development will require signing more artists; handle this as you see fit.”
“Artist Department, strengthen the artists’ professional skills training more. As the company’s projects expand later, new departments may need to be established. Sign more newcomers with good potential as reserves.”
“Also, after project expansion, there will be some things our company cannot handle internally. In that case, exchange resources with other entertainment companies for mutual benefit. Let’s start with these two variety shows in the second half of the year.”
“Within the company, I hope the various departments will help each other and draw inferences9. First, think for yourselves; don’t come asking the higher-ups about everything.”
“…No objections? We will develop in this direction from now on. Then——meeting adjourned for today.”
Fu Chaoyun finished her long speech, which contained countless key points. The recorder on site was stunned, and even the various senior executives looked at each other in blank dismay.
Unlike the way Fu Chaoyun had given ideas in the Variety Department, this time she directly set the future direction of action. If things really went as she said, connecting the dots to form a larger picture, and everything proceeded smoothly, Xingdong Entertainment’s future territory would be unimaginably vast.
But…
Just these few sentences, without discussing it with them, just drawing a pie10, telling them to work hard in the future… wasn’t it… a bit too hasty?
Although the meeting was declared over, no one dared to leave.
Fu Chaoyun, leading the meeting, had uncharacteristically changed into a professional suit today. It wasn’t the classic black, white, or gray, but a bright pink. The style wasn’t too rigid either, quite fitting the tone of an entertainment company. Her wavy hair was tucked behind her ears, and the young Alpha suddenly exuded the aura of a powerful businesswoman.
As the saying goes, the pinker the suit, the fiercer the person.
When she turned sideways, crossed her knees, interlaced her fingers, and glanced over obliquely, her presence was truly imposing.
“Any other questions?” the Alpha asked.
Her voice wasn’t loud, but it reached everyone’s ears clearly and firmly, impossible to misinterpret.
Only at this moment did these senior executives realize that this rumored “Second Miss Fu,” who excelled at eating, drinking, and having fun—no, now their “President Fu”—was probably not so easy to deal with.
Finally, the head of the Artist Department stood up, “President Fu.”
“Hm?”
Fu Chaoyun’s gaze swept over.
“It’s like this, in this morning’s gossip news leak/scoop, our company’s top-tier number one male star, Shao Bai11, was photographed in a relationship.”
Fu Chaoyun: “Who?”
“…”
It could only be blamed on Fu Chaoyun usually paying no attention to these people in the entertainment circle. After someone gave her a quick rundown, she finally learned that this person debuted in a group, was an Alpha, exceptionally handsome, extremely skilled in singing and dancing, and became massively popular after going solo. He had always been the company’s cash cow, otherwise, this matter wouldn’t have been brought before Fu Chaoyun, the president.
Shao Bai was currently 28 years old, normally an age where dating is acceptable. Unfortunately, since his debut, his fanbase consisted mainly of girlfriend fans12, who could also be called toxic solo stans13. This time, being exposed with a non-celebrity girlfriend O caused a huge shock in the fan circle. While clarifying and insulting the non-celebrity girlfriend O, fans were also leaving the fandom and even making threats involving their lives.
Fu Chaoyun looked over, “What does he himself say?”
She wasn’t wearing glasses to obstruct her gaze or pretend to be mature and hard to read. At this moment, her pair of amber eyes were completely uncovered. Under the white incandescent light, looking at people, they appeared even more translucent and glass-like.
“Well…”
Before the person could finish, Fu Chaoyun interrupted directly, “Give him two scripts.”
The department head suddenly looked up.
Shao Bai made such a big mistake, his online reputation was affected, yet she was still giving him two scripts? Was President Fu being too kind to him? Was she incompetent, or perhaps, was she actually a fan of Shao Bai?
It didn’t make sense; she just said she didn’t know him.
Fu Chaoyun flipped her phone over—while the person was introducing Shao Bai, she had also searched online for some reviews about him.
“Just…” At that moment, she flipped through the documents in front of her. Before the meeting, to make things clearer and more direct, each department had submitted their proposals. Now Fu Chaoyun found two projects.
“The male lead in 《Romantic Landing》 and the fourth male lead in 《Imperial Map》. Let him choose one himself.”
《Romantic Landing》 was an idol drama. The director, screenwriter, and the already cast female lead were all regulars in idol dramas. Coupled with Shao Bai’s personal image and huge fanbase, the probability of failure was extremely low. After this drama aired, stirring up waves among the younger demographic, he could securely maintain his top-tier position for at least another year or two.
In contrast, 《Imperial Map》 was a historical political power drama. In terms of production team and cast, it was much bigger than 《Romantic Landing》. However, dramas of this genre tend to have a relatively heavy tone, aren’t interesting enough, and young people don’t like watching them. Sometimes, the bigger the production, the harder it bombs/flops. And Shao Bai, already a top-tier star, could only play a mere fourth male lead here. Although this fourth male lead had a likable character design and was quite fitting for Shao Bai’s image, it still felt like a step down/loss of status!
That department head finally understood. Fu Chaoyun wasn’t showing favoritism towards Shao Bai; she was forcing him to make a choice!
Sure enough, Fu Chaoyun’s next sentence followed.
“He’s already 28, not young anymore. Waves upon waves of newcomers are coming up behind. Ask him if he wants to remain a top-tier star until he’s forty, or take this opportunity to transition.”
“If it’s the former, then I don’t care what he does behind the scenes, but at least in front of the camera, he better hide his relationship tightly! Tell him there won’t be a next time. The company can cultivate one top male star, it can cultivate a second. Disobedience means being discarded.”
Only at this moment did the department head clearly feel Fu Chaoyun’s assertiveness and dominance, something ingrained in an Alpha’s bones. He repeatedly agreed, promising he would explain it clearly to the other party.
“Then I’ll trouble——” Fu Chaoyun glanced at the nameplate in front of the person, “Manager He14.”
Fu Chaoyun actually leaned towards him choosing the latter option.
Shao Bai’s face and stage presence were indeed outstanding, but his singing was mediocre, and his acting was something he only started dabbling in these past two years. He had some talent, perhaps, at least enough to play a domineering CEO. But from the clips she had just searched and seen herself, in two years, Shao Bai’s acting had remained stuck at the domineering CEO stage, without the slightest improvement.
Lacking ability, coupled with new talents emerging and even exploding in popularity in the entertainment industry every year, could he really be an idol for life?
As she thought earlier, dating at 28 wasn’t excessive. Now that it was exposed, admitting it, although it would wash away some fans, would also earn him the label of “responsible,” considered the first step in transitioning.
Moreover, the girlfriend O exposed today was a non-celebrity, currently suffering all sorts of abuse from fans. An Alpha who lets an Omega endure everything for the sake of his own career might as well just flop/fade into obscurity sooner rather than later; it would be a blessing for the industry.
With Manager He taking the lead, others finally dared to speak up.
Although Fu Chaoyun spoke bluntly, it was clear she indeed had brains. Previously, she had described the layout vaguely, and the senior executives from various departments present still had some details to inquire about.
Fu Chaoyun was truly a salted fish (lazy), but she also understood that only when subordinates work properly can superiors happily slack off15 even more. She answered each question one by one.
Her diligent attitude was enough to make the System cry if it saw!
…Moved to tears after a long time.
However, occasionally when someone raised doubts or different opinions, Fu Chaoyun would shoot them a look.
Her fingertips tapped lightly on the table. Her pink suit was dazzlingly bright, but her gaze was equally sharp as a blade.
“Manager Zhang, I am currently issuing orders, not discussing with you. Can’t do it? Then replace them with someone who can. The company doesn’t employ so many people just to feed freeloaders.”
The scene was silenced by her aura, utterly quiet. Only the System dared to mutter softly, voicing Fu Chaoyun’s inner thoughts.
【The only person in the company who gets to be a freeloader is you!】
After the entire meeting concluded, many senior executives felt a sense of lingering fear as they retreated. This newly appointed President Fu was really not easy to deal with.
Only the people from the Variety Department were slightly better off.
They didn’t walk quickly, looking at each other in dismay at the doorway. Finally, they pulled aside the most triumphant Variety Department head, wanting to ask him for some tips.
“Just do what President Fu instructs. She’s given you the standard answers. No need to scratch your head late at night thinking up plans, making decisions, and bearing the pressure of the entire project… Isn’t that good?”
“Just copy the answers. Anyway, we’re all wage slaves. If we do well, there are bonuses and commissions. If the sky falls, President Fu will be there to hold it up.”
With this perspective, everyone thought about it and agreed. Could copying answers be harder than doing it themselves? Besides, the plans Fu Chaoyun had previously proposed, along with her explanations, weren’t entirely unreliable.
Seeing the change in their expressions, this department head emphasized again, “I advise you to do it well. Look at that hit show from our department before, yes, 《Heartbeat》. I suspect President Fu herself has some kind of luck or fortune about her.”
It was unknown if the others believed him, but on the surface, they all nodded in agreement, not daring to show any dissent.
Meanwhile, Fu Chaoyun had returned to her office even earlier.
Xingdong Entertainment President’s Office.
It was more spacious and brighter here, with several secretaries stationed outside. Fu Chaoyun mused that putting two huge cat trees here wouldn’t be a problem. Also, although tasks had been delegated, she ultimately had to approve everything. While phone and video calls were convenient now, some matters were always better discussed face-to-face.
In the future, she would only spend more time at the company, not less. Maybe she should bring the big treasures over too, for close supervision?
Can’t play favorites, right?
Before she could decide, Fu Chaoyun tapped tapped on the desk.
“System.”
【…Huh?】
The System slowly drifted out. Fu Chaoyun didn’t speak, just gestured for it to look at the computer.
The System’s scalp instantly tingled.
【Don’t even think about it!】
【Helping you scan for little p.o.r.n16 usually is one thing, but this is impossible, absolutely impossible!!】
【Do your own things yourself! Even kindergarteners know this principle, how can you not know!】
【Working is impossible, absolutely not! Goodbye!!】
“Tsk, useless trash.”
Even though scorned by Fu Chaoyun, even though called “useless trash,” the System showed no intention of stepping up.
It even retreated early.
——As long as I lie flat and rot away, no one can make me roll inward/compete17!
It was noon.
After a while, the System didn’t hear any sound of Fu Chaoyun harassing or forcing it, so it dared to peek out slightly again.
Fu Chaoyun was sitting in the large chair, spinning around. Intermittent sunlight filtering in, along with that pink suit, made Fu Chaoyun appear even fairer and more exquisite.
Looking closer.
The Alpha was holding her phone, making a call. The System casually checked; sure enough, it was Pei Xuezhi on the other end.
Emanating the sour stench of love.jpg
The System was furious, not wanting to listen to this little couple’s sticky-sweet talk at all. But it cut off a bit too late and still heard a couple of sentences.
Fu Chaoyun leaned back in her chair, holding the phone. This time, they were on video call mode.
As soon as the video connected, Pei Xuezhi on the other end was also stunned for a moment by Fu Chaoyun’s attire today.
Today, Fu Chaoyun’s suit was pink from head to toe, not just a light touch, making her skin look even whiter, and her lips red and tempting. The young Alpha’s features suddenly gained a touch of mature and steady charm.
They hadn’t stayed together yesterday, so seeing her suddenly like this felt incredibly fresh. Pei Xuezhi pressed down on her pounding heart and just asked casually.
“How was work today? Did it go smoothly?”
Pei Xuezhi was still dressed in her youthful costume from the drama set. In the video, her exquisite and gorgeous face instantly turned pitiful. The pink suit was no longer imposing, instead filled with sweet bubbles of love.
“Not good,” Fu Chaoyun said. “They bullied me because I’m young.”
“There, there~”
Pei Xuezhi was already very accustomed to smoothing things over with Fu Chaoyun. After soothing the Alpha’s emotions, she asked again, “Jiejie, tell me bit by bit.”
This time, her words carried a hint of killing intent, clearly preparing to help Fu Chaoyun vent.
【………………】
The System stared dumbfounded at Fu Chaoyun. The entertainment circle—no, the white lotus world’s biggest loss will be not having you!
The next second, Fu Chaoyun suddenly chuckled lightly, bright radiance returning to her face. “I was tricking Zhizhi. It went very smoothly.”
“Mm,” Pei Xuezhi didn’t get angry, responding softly, then quietly looked at Fu Chaoyun and smiled along with her.
“Zhizhi doesn’t seem surprised?”
“I just feel that Jiejie can handle this kind of thing well.”
Fu Chaoyun tilted her head. “Why?”
Why?
Lately, filming on set, Fu Chaoyun also had her own things to be busy with. Perhaps because they spent more time apart, her mind started to wander and think.
Images of “Fu Chaoyun” often appeared in her head, yet they didn’t seem quite like that “Fu Chaoyun”—not the one she knew, nor the scumbag from her past life, but another Fu Chaoyun, from youth to maturity.
Maturity referred to the age range, not personality.
The momentary pause earlier was because she had also seen this smartly suited yet flamboyant and unrestrained Fu Chaoyun in those bizarre, fragmented images. That one too was serious one second, then smiling beautifully at her the next.
Perhaps the person opposite her then wasn’t her either, but another “Pei Xuezhi” from that place, with a personality not entirely the same as hers.
Right now.
Pei Xuezhi also looked at her “Fu Chaoyun,” using her gaze, her sight, to slowly trace and depict, her voice incomparably gentle as she said.
“I just feel that Jiejie can do it.”
She didn’t elaborate.
Fu Chaoyun also smiled slightly. “Then Zhizhi really thinks too highly of me. As a reward, how about I come pick Zhizhi up to go home later? Aren’t you honored?”
Pei Xuezhi didn’t agree immediately. “Actually, Jiejie doesn’t have to come.”
Fu Chaoyun narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly.
“…Hm?”
“What about company matters?”
“Delegated them for others to handle. If I have to do everything, then what’s the point of having this company?” The complete face of a capitalist.
So, time-wise, she was free.
Pei Xuezhi walked a bit further away. Even though there was no one else around, she still raised her hand to slightly cover Fu Chaoyun’s face reflected on the phone screen, as if wanting to hold the entire Alpha in her hand.
“You look very beautiful today.”
The Alpha was quite pleased. “Of course~”
“So only I get to see.” Pei Xuezhi’s voice was low, soft, and lingering. “Can’t let others see, they’ll covet you.”
Having been together for so long, Fu Chaoyun knew about Pei Xuezhi’s possessiveness. Right now, she wasn’t just joking or flirting.
Fu Chaoyun adopted a thinking posture, then chuckled lightly after a moment. “That won’t work. I already came to the company, I’ve already been seen by others.”
Pei Xuezhi looked at her, silent.
The Alpha smiled even more brilliantly. “Then how about I still come over, and Zhizhi protects me?”
This kind of gender-reversed play might seem absurd to others, lacking Alpha spirit, but it fit these two perfectly, especially for Pei Xuezhi.
Her heart rate quickened, then slowly returned to calm.
“Okay.”
——In the future, all of this would become her life. She should get used to it.
Just like… what she often saw in her visions.
That noon.
The news of Fu Chaoyun becoming Xingdong Entertainment’s president exploded online first.
In the couple’s CP super-topic.
【My dream domineering president plotline came true so fast?】
【It’s a pity Pei Xuezhi isn’t planning to stay in the entertainment industry, plus their relationship is stable now. The more exciting ‘sponsor and canary’ plotline, the ‘forceful coercion’ plotline… none of them can be played out anymore, what a regret!】
【How do you know they can’t be played out? Maybe they’ve already played them out privately.】
【Give me lewd thoughts19, more lewd thoughts!】
【I feel like the possibility of Fu Chaoyun debuting as an idol is even lower now. What does Bankrupt Jiejie have to say?】
【Has the Fu Family Gone Bankrupt Today?: Doesn’t matter. Regardless of the outcome, one must always have dreams.】
【Has the Fu Family Gone Bankrupt Today?: Inheriting Xingdong Entertainment today… is there a possibility that Fu Chaoyun inherits the entire Fu family fortune later, and then ruins the family business all at once?】
【(Pats shoulder) “One must always have dreams”——giving it back to you.】
【I have a question. Now that Fu Chaoyun is president, big presidents are busy with countless tasks every day, not like in idol dramas where ‘being president is just my side job.’ Will she have less time to spend with Pei Xuezhi in the future?】
【They both have the ‘wood’ radical, I suggest changing ‘affairs’ (机) to ‘Zhī’.20】
【Seconded!】
【Ahhh you are my lewdness superman!!!】
【Seriously though, compared to her idle period, time will definitely decrease a bit, but not too much. Presidents aren’t corporate slaves21; tasks are delegated to subordinates. The higher up you are, the more leisure time you have. Someone like Fu Chaoyun’s older sister, who has to manage the entire family enterprise, is busier.】
【Corporate slave shedding tears.】
【Pei Xuezhi has been filming on set recently. I heard there’s an Omega who seems quite close to Pei Xuezhi…】
【OO romance? Or trying to get close to Fu Chaoyun through Pei Xuezhi?】
This minor topic was quickly passed over. However, the System still remembered the task assigned by its host. To celebrate Fu Chaoyun becoming CEO, it distributed a wave of red envelopes22 in both CP super-topics.
Qin Zhenyan was quite idle today. The exposure from participating in the romance variety show ultimately brought him more benefits than drawbacks. Now that his company was thriving, he also went online for a bit.
First, he saw the overwhelming celebrations online for Fu Chaoyun becoming Xingdong Entertainment’s president. Qin Zhenyan turned green with envy. After composing himself, he then saw the rumors below about a potential crisis in the couple’s relationship.
Qin Zhenyan sneered and switched to a burner account to comment:
【Back then, even Qin Zhenyan couldn’t break those two up. What does this newcomer Omega count for?】
Someone actually replied to him, 【Not really, this Omega seems to be from a wealthy family too, a second-generation rich kid. Qin Zhenyan, who started from scratch23, can’t compare.】
Qin · Xingdongted-from-scratch · Zhenyan: “…………”
He hated second-generation rich kids born with golden spoons!
Qin Zhenyan fumed, typing furiously on his keyboard, clattering away, 【Anyway, Fu Chaoyun and Pei Xuezhi’s feelings are plain to see, they’re doing great. No matter who this Omega is targeting, I bet she won’t succeed!】
【You’re a CP fan too? Sister24, add me on the super-topic.】
Despite having retorted, Qin Zhenyan seemed even angrier. Finally, he could only toss his phone aside and continue working.
Ah~ He loved work!!!
And that evening, when Fu Chaoyun appeared on the set in her flashy pink suit, she truly blinded everyone’s eyes.
Just as discussed on the phone, Pei Xuezhi immediately walked up to Fu Chaoyun, blocking all gazes, whether admiring or covetous.
Standing together, they brought out the best in each other. It was hard to say which one was luckier in love.
“Let’s go,” Pei Xuezhi said simply.
However, a sharp and gloomy gaze persistently landed on her back. It should be that Mi Shan.
Pei Xuezhi’s brow furrowed slightly.
“What’s wrong?”
“You should still not let Mi Shan participate in 《Trainee》,” Pei Xuezhi suddenly said, meeting Fu Chaoyun’s inquiring gaze.
“Her background is too good. I’m worried she’ll rig the votes to debut, affecting the fairness and thus the show’s reputation.”
“My mistake. I didn’t think of this point before and rashly recommended her to you…”
Fu Chaoyun looked at her steadily. Her outfit was flashy, but her gaze was gentle. She didn’t ask anything, didn’t investigate anything, just trusted the other person wholeheartedly.
“Okay.”
Fu Chaoyun took two steps forward, her body perfectly blocking the sunset’s afterglow. The setting sun reflected on her, making even the pink suit glow with a gilded warmth, as did her eyes.
Pei Xuezhi was somewhat dazed. Suddenly, she wondered if she should tell Fu Chaoyun about some of her abnormalities and suspicions…
Suddenly.
Her brow was lightly flicked by a finger. It hurt a little, gently. She didn’t rub it; what met her eyes was always Fu Chaoyun’s bright and beautiful smile.
“Whatever Zhizhi does can’t be wrong, so don’t belittle yourself.”
The flicking fingertip lowered.
This was the underground parking lot; there was no one else around. Fu Chaoyun leaned closer again to look at Pei Xuezhi’s forehead.
“Does it hurt?”
Pei Xuezhi shook her head. Indeed, not much force was used, or rather, all she could feel was gentleness.
Fu Chaoyun immediately widened her eyes. “Liar.”
“It really doesn’t hurt.”
Pei Xuezhi’s voice was a bit low, while Fu Chaoyun adhered strictly to the principle of “I’m not listening, I’m not listening,” saying, “I’m going to punish you severely!” then planted a kiss on Pei Xuezhi’s forehead.
Right on the spot that had just been flicked.
Light, and soft.
Heat overlapped, tenderness awakened.
“——I will always love Pei Xuezhi.”
The author has something to say:
The word count is a bit high, so it’s a little late. Includes the bonus chapter for 13,000 nutrient solution25, so just how far is the distance between 13,000 and 28,000…
While writing, I suddenly thought of applying a bad meme——
Fu Chaoyun: “Don’t let me hear you say 20 minutes again, I don’t want to hear the words ’20 minutes’ ever again, understand? If you dare question this again, I’ll de for you right now! If you really think I’m deceiving you, have been deceiving you from the start, hah, then I can give you a knife, come over now, you know where I live, I’ll let you stb me!”26
Good night in advance ww
Footnotes
- 爆款 | bàokuǎn | Lit. “explosive style”; A very popular product or show.
- 鸡犬升天 | jī quǎn shēng tiān | Lit. “chickens and dogs ascend to heaven”; When one person gets power, their associates benefit.
- 八卦 | bāguà | Originally ‘eight trigrams’, now common slang for gossip.
- 小道消息 | xiǎodào xiāoxi | Hearsay; news from unofficial channels.
- IP | Intellectual Property; often refers to adaptable content like novels/comics.
- 一条龙 | yī tiáo lóng | Lit. “one dragon”; A complete, coordinated process or service chain.
- 快餐节奏 | kuàicān jiézòu | Referring to the fast-paced, easily consumable nature of modern media.
- 网红 | wǎnghóng | Lit. “web red”; Internet famous person.
- 举一反三 | jǔ yī fǎn sān | Lit. “raise one, return three”; To infer other cases from one instance.
- 画了个饼 | huà le ge bǐng | Lit. “drew a cake/pie”; Making empty promises, outlining ambitious plans without concrete backing.
- 邵白 | Shào Bái
- 女友粉 | nǚyǒu fěn | Fans who see themselves as the idol’s potential girlfriend.
- 毒唯 | dúwéi | Fans obsessively devoted to one member of a group, often attacking others.
- 何经理 | Hé Jīnglǐ
- 摸鱼 | mōyú | Lit. “touch fish”; To slack off or goof around at work.
- 小.黄.文 | xiǎo huáng wén | Lit. “little yellow text”; Slang for erotic literature/smut.
- 卷 | juǎn | Refers to intense, often counterproductive, internal competition (neijuan).
- giao | Onomatopoeic internet slang expressing excitement or surprise, popularized by a specific streamer.
- 涩涩 | sèsè | Internet slang, often used playfully, derived from 色 (sè – color/lust). Can imply ‘lewd/horny thoughts’ or ‘get lewd’.
- 木字旁 | mù zì páng | Refers to the Chinese character radical 木 (wood). The pun is on 日理万机 (rì lǐ wàn jī – handle myriad affairs daily) and the character 枝 (zhī) in Pei Xuezhi’s name, which contains 木. The commenter suggests changing 机 (jī – affairs/machine) to 枝 (zhī).
- 社畜 | shèchù | Lit. “corporate livestock”; Derogatory term for overworked office employees.
- 红包 | hóngbāo | Red envelopes containing money, often given digitally as gifts or promotions.
- 白手起家 | bái shǒu qǐ jiā | Lit. “white hands build family fortune”; To build up from nothing.
- 姐妹 | jiěmèi | Lit. “sisters”; Common term of address between female friends or fans online.
- 营养液 | yíngyǎng yè | Lit. “nutrient solution”; A type of virtual currency/gift on literature websites like JJWXC that readers give to authors.
- This is a reference to a specific, dramatic online copypasta/meme.
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