Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 116

“Hiss— Don’t tell me Zhizhi wants an angsty on-again, off-again romance with me? Maybe add some ‘running away with the baby’ literature?”

Pei Xuezhi stayed at the Fu residence until after dinner before heading back.

The Fu family was very nice. For her first visit, all the questions and interactions were very measured. They didn’t mention anything about marriage right up until she left, nor did they pressure Pei Xuezhi to stay overnight.

            

“How did you feel?”

Fu Chaoyun was driving her back. In the car, the Alpha suddenly asked.

Pei Xuezhi thought for a moment. “The food was delicious.”

            

“…………”

This answer left Fu Chaoyun stunned for quite a while. Even when she turned to look at Pei Xuezhi, her expression was still one of shock.

?

            

Pei Xuezhi raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of provocation instantly flashing in her cool eyes.

It also seemed somewhat alluring.

Fu Chaoyun snapped back to reality and tentatively asked, “Then next time, I’ll bring you back with me too… to live off you?”​¹

            

She showed not the slightest trace of shame.

Now it was Pei Xuezhi’s turn: “………………”

You couldn’t out-banter Fu Chaoyun.

            

If they kept talking like this, the conversation would die. Pei Xuezhi decided to change the subject. “Aunt and Uncle have such a good relationship.”

Madam Fu seemed a bit aloof, but on closer look, she also had a touch of tsundere childishness. Fu Chaoyun might have inherited that from her, including in matters of affection.

Just as Pei Xuezhi was starting to open up a bit, Fu Chaoyun interrupted, “Why be so polite? My dad is your dad, my mom is your mom. In the future, just call them ‘Dad’ and ‘Mom’ together.”

            

Pei Xuezhi: “……”

Even if that was the case, calling them that now was too forward!

Only after Pei Xuezhi glared at her did Fu Chaoyun rein it in slightly. “I mean, that’s what they’re hoping for inwardly… Back to the topic, their relationship is good, yes, but they retired early to rest, leaving the younger generation to suffer.”

            

Here, Fu Chaoyun wanted to imply that she was working hard and needed some reward from Pei Xuezhi.

“Indeed.” Pei Xuezhi nodded in agreement, but then changed the subject again. “Your older sister and that sister-in-law, they don’t seem quite like Aunt and Uncle…”

This was what Pei Xuezhi really wanted to talk about.

            

Wen Wan had shown her kindness in her past life.

Although now, due to the discrepancies with reality, Pei Xuezhi had more than once doubted the authenticity of her past life memories, feelings couldn’t lie.

The relationship between Fu Lingfeng and Wen Wan was indeed not very close. She had mentioned it when looking at the photo album in the afternoon.

            

During the romance reality show period, Fu Chaoyun often went home and would bring back gifts prepared by Wen Wan. But communicating indirectly like this, the two still couldn’t be considered true sisters-in-law by marriage, not even friends. And many things between a married couple are like drinking water—only the person drinking knows if it’s cold or warm, not something outsiders can comment on.

She couldn’t say much. At the time, Wen Wan had acknowledged it but seemed unwilling to dwell on the topic, so she went along with it.

But judging from various things after their divorce in the past life, there were feelings between those two. After all, they were both Fu Chaoyun’s family. It would be best if they could avoid making unnecessary mistakes​².

            

She brought it up with Fu Chaoyun now partly wanting to help the pair.

As expected, Fu Chaoyun also nodded. “My older sister’s personality is rather reserved, and sister-in-law is meticulous. Plus, my sister isn’t like Madam Fu, staying home all day using companionship to replace sweet words. I’ve told her many times too, you have to coax your wife, but she doesn’t seem to believe me much.”

Pei Xuezhi: “……”

            

Alright, the previous Fu Chaoyun was still a “scum A”. Having her act as a relationship counselor really wasn’t very reliable.

“Don’t worry,” Fu Chaoyun reassured her again. “Relationships are built over time. They have to do it themselves; what others say is useless. With Madam Fu and my dad watching over them, it won’t be too big of a problem.”

“Mm.”

            

Pei Xuezhi only mentioned it out of consideration for Fu Chaoyun; otherwise, she wouldn’t have meddled.

But Fu Chaoyun was right about one thing: relationships are between two people. No matter how much outsiders interfere, it’s all just armchair strategizing​³.

“But I also learned something from my sister’s marriage.”

            

Pei Xuezhi turned her head just in time to see Fu Chaoyun’s slightly serious face. “What?”

“Money is enough when you have enough. Earning so much isn’t as good as paying more attention to home and spending time with your wife.”

“—Slacking off is great~! Appropriate loafing​⁴ is beneficial for marital bliss~!”

            

Pei Xuezhi: “…………”

What kind of twisted logic was that?

But applying it to themselves, she had to admit, on some level—

            

Pei Xuezhi gave Fu Chaoyun an approving look. “You’re right.”

Everything that needed to be said had been said. How things ultimately turned out for those two in this life depended on them.

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Tonight, a set of photos was going viral online.

            

【Post: Fu Chaoyun took Pei Xuezhi home to meet the parents!!! [Hot]​⁵

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I happen to live next door to the Fu family. This morning when I went out to walk my dog, I subconsciously glanced next door, and hey, isn’t that Pei Xuezhi?! Let me take another look—

            

Ahem.

Anyway, it wasn’t in vain that after the romance show ended, I moved back to my parents’ place, walk the dog four times a day, and even specifically got a new phone with a high-pixel camera. Congratulations, these two finally got their HE!!!】

The people in the photos were quite clear. Below, there was a neat line of congratulatory comments.

            

When 《Heartbeat》 concluded, although Pei Xuezhi had rejected Fu Chaoyun, anyone with eyes could see there was something budding between them. Later, Fu Chaoyun was photographed driving alone to find Pei Xuezhi, embracing on the street at night, and then joining the same drama production team together, ordering script changes.

Anyone could see that these two had a messy, complicated connection​⁶, just needing that final push​⁷. The Super Topic was especially lively. Now that it was official, there was a sense of “as expected.”

【Yay! Is the idol drama I followed finally getting its grand finale?】

            

【Confetti for the ending ヽ(°▽°)ノ】

【Feels like the dust has finally settled…】

【No way, my math teacher used to say—the process is important! I want to see the process, show us the process if you dare!!】

            

【? Upstairs, didn’t you know Pei Xuezhi took a three-day mini-vacation from the set before? Coincidentally, my second aunt’s cousin’s… works at Xingdong, and supposedly Fu Chaoyun also took leave those three days :)】

【wow】

【Only three days only three days only three days? Bad review! Why not seven days and seven nights! Is Fu Chaoyun incapable?! (dog head)】

            

【If you’re sick, get treatment! Can’t let our Zhizhi suffer!! (shouting loudly)!】

【You have the guts to take leave, but do you have the guts to release the video!】

【I want to browse the supermarket! I want to grab a pen and copy homework!​⁸】

            

【Tripped as soon as I came in. The internet is not outside the law, put some pants on!】

【Speaking of the set, I also know someone working on that production. Heard there was an Omega who was very clingy towards Pei Xuezhi before, even pestered her across two productions.】

【? Omega? Clingy to Pei Xuezhi? Are you sure it was Pei Xuezhi and not Fu Chaoyun?】

            

【Details.】

This topic didn’t really take off because just as it started, the screen was flooded by a rich fan’s repost and lucky draw giveaway.

This rich fan was a recent arrival, seemingly a star-chasing rich fan before, with many casual favorites​⁹, very broad in her affections. Somehow, she recently stumbled into the CP circle and, to enjoy the sweet moments​¹⁰, spent money lavishly, rivaling the original Sister Number (Fu Chaoyun’s old account, now managed by the System). Today, with Fu Chaoyun bringing Pei Xuezhi home to meet the parents, she distributed large amounts of red envelopes​¹¹ to celebrate.

            

【Cece’s Harem: What third-party Omega? Don’t believe or spread rumors! Chaoyun Muxue is the best match! It’s a joyous day, everyone better ship them!!!】

【Every Word is True: Omega? Back during the romance show, there were Alphas with better qualifications right there, and Pei Xuezhi didn’t even glance at them. Some random Omega thinks they can drive a wedge between these two, hilarious! They’ve long been locked down​¹²!!】

These two messages were posted one after the other, their viewpoints strangely consistent.

            

Over here, Mi Shan, while distributing money, poked “Every Word is True” and sent a large red envelope.

【Cece’s Harem: Well said!】

【Cece’s Harem: Chaoyun Muxue szd​¹³!】

            

On the other end, Qin Zhenyan, working late again, stumbling upon the CP Super Topic again, and once again being labeled a CP fan: ……?

He directly rejected the red envelope.

【Every Word is True: Heh.】

            

These CP fans are really annoying!

—Isn’t the person who doesn’t ship the CP but still comes over to look from time to time and argue with people even more annoying?

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The subjects themselves also saw the various news online.

            

“Should we post something?” Fu Chaoyun asked.

Both of them were originally ordinary people. With the conclusion of 《Heartbeat》, they should have returned to normal life.

But by a strange twist of fate​¹⁴, Pei Xuezhi took on a TV drama and a movie. Although she planned to retire from the industry after filming, she was still technically in the circle for now. And Fu Chaoyun inherited Xingdong Entertainment; with various statuses attached, she, merely the CEO of an entertainment company, was even more famous than the artists under her.

            

And their relationship repeatedly hit the trending charts.

Pei Xuezhi saw it too. Her susceptible period had ended, and they had been officially together for almost two weeks.

“No need,” she said. “Since everyone already knows, let’s wait for the next time.”

            

They weren’t real celebrities; they didn’t need to hit the headlines just for dating.

But then she saw Fu Chaoyun’s face instantly fill with horror.

Pei Xuezhi: ?

            

“Zhizhi, don’t tell me you want an angsty on-again, off-again romance with me?”

“……”

“Maybe add some ‘running away with the baby’ literature, returning five years later with a genius baby? Starting right at the airport?”

            

“…………”

This person’s train of thought was never quite normal.

Hmm… that might be Fu Lingfeng and Wen Wan’s script.

            

“Wait for the next big move.” Pei Xuezhi flicked Fu Chaoyun’s forehead. “Miss Fu, don’t forget, you took medicine.”

“Trust modern medicine.”

So, no baby!

            

Fu Chaoyun: “……”

The Alpha blinked, her amber eyes shimmering. Now she finally understood what the so-called “next time” meant.

“So, engagement or… marriage?”

            

Pei Xuezhi pressed her lips together, her gaze serious when she looked back. “Are you free during National Day?”​¹⁵

Fu Chaoyun thought for a moment: “No.”

“?”

            

“All my time belongs to Zhizhi.” The Alpha was being cheeky​¹⁶, utterly self-righteous.

“……”

Unsurprisingly, her forehead got flicked again, and even her lip was bitten lightly, though it didn’t hurt.

            

It was hard to tell if this counted as punishment or reward.

Fortunately, Pei Xuezhi was used to this kind of absurdity. Knowing it was useless to ask the other party, she made the decision directly.

“Jiejie, come with me during National Day.”

            

“Okay, okay~”

The Alpha agreed so quickly that Pei Xuezhi couldn’t help but shoot her another sideways glance. She hooked Fu Chaoyun’s collar, pulling her closer, this time with more seriousness and focus.

“Jiejie~ I just met Jiejie’s family. Courtesy demands reciprocity, so Jiejie should also meet my family.”

            

—Also just going through the motions​¹⁷.

Fu Chaoyun didn’t flinch at all, her eyes bright and pure. She even tilted her head up following Pei Xuezhi’s movement, leaning forward slightly.

A soft, warm kiss landed on the other’s lips.

            

This time, her tone was no longer lazy and casual, but incredibly gentle and tender. “Okay.”

……

Both sets of parents have been met. Can the wedding be far behind?

            

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The author has something to say:

Updates might be unstable recently.

I have an outline and an ending, but maybe because it’s getting closer to the finale, there’s a lot of plot, and I’m not controlling the balance between romance and plot well. What I write always feels off somewhere, and figuring it out is a bit slow. Anyway, the main story will conclude this month, and then extras will drop slowly.

            

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