Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 12
by Little PandaWhat catches her eye is a large area of soft, creamy white beautiful back
【Ahhh, Fu Chaoyun is so awesome!】
【Wait, the force from that car coming at her was so strong, and she held it with one hand. Just from that, we can rule out the possibility of her being an ‘o,’ right? Even being a ‘b’ seems a bit exaggerated… Is there a chance that Fu Chaoyun is actually the remaining ‘a’? And Pei Xuezhi is the ‘o’?】
【What the heck! The couple I ship has switched roles? Switched roles??】
【Why is everyone still analyzing this? Just listen to me—】
【Everyone! Ship them! Ahhh!!!】
【Photographer! Point the camera right at their faces!】
The following cameraman really knew what to do.
Taking big steps forward, bam, the camera was pushed right up, super fast!
Fu Chaoyun’s hand was around Pei Xuezhi’s waist. She was a bit taller than Pei Xuezhi. From the camera’s view, their graceful figures were closely together, very intimate, as if Pei Xuezhi was nestled in her embrace.
Close-up shot, their faces each had their own charm, yet both were fair-skinned and beautiful, flawless. Any random frame was a perfect composition, a visual impact of attractiveness.
When Fu Chaoyun spoke, she slightly lowered her head, and her long hair, dyed deep chestnut, draped a bit over Pei Xuezhi’s slender arm.
The hair brushed past, the ends slightly curled.
Like a leaf falling into a deep pool, gentle ripples spread, intertwining and stirring the heart.
Beneath the calm surface of the lake, countless undercurrents surged.
【These two are really so good-looking! Just one close moment is full of tension!】
【Ssss—】 (This sound represents excitement or being moved.)
【Ship! Everyone ship them! I spent nearly ten minutes picking vegetables to get this! Forcing it.jpg】 (“按头jpg” refers to a meme or image used to express the action of “forcing” someone to agree or support something.)
【Who cares about switching roles in the couple… Pei Xuezhi, if you’ve decided to play dumb, Fu Chaoyun, just go for it boldly!】
In the livestream chat, the comments were dense, scrolling by quickly.
Amidst everyone’s anticipation, it was Pei Xuezhi who moved first.
She suddenly pushed Fu Chaoyun away!
Earlier, since she was embraced by Fu Chaoyun, Pei Xuezhi hadn’t tied up her hair today, and her black hair fell, showing only half of her side profile.
Like a pipa player with her face half-hidden.
Now with the movement, her whole face finally appeared clearly in front of everyone—
It wasn’t the shy, angry, blushing, cute look everyone imagined.
Her eyes were jet black and clear, but now they were very dark and deep, like a quiet deep pool that could instantly draw in anyone who looked into them.
Her face was also paler than before.
“Sorry.”
Pei Xuezhi’s voice was slightly shaky and unsteady. After a breath, she adjusted a bit, and the darkness in her eyes faded somewhat.
Pei Xuezhi, back to normal, spoke calmly, “I’m not used to being so close to people.”
Fu Chaoyun was leaning against the vegetable counter opposite, and the push from Pei Xuezhi just now was quite strong.
She frowned, looking somewhat uncomfortable. Hearing Pei Xuezhi speak, she lifted her head again, her beautiful, expressive eyes looking at her.
For a moment.
“Got it.” Still leaning against the counter, Fu Chaoyun lowered her eyelids slightly and replied lazily.
The earlier closeness between them vanished in an instant.
Just then, the owner of the shopping cart and a supermarket staff member arrived, thanking Fu Chaoyun repeatedly.
If it was just for personal safety, Fu Chaoyun could have simply pulled Pei Xuezhi aside to avoid it, but she chose to block it instead.
Behind them was a shelf with many bottles and jars. If the shopping cart had crashed into it, there would have been a lot of arguments about compensation between the customer and the supermarket.
This avoided a lot of trouble.
Fu Chaoyun accepted their thanks, simply saying she did it without thinking and that there was no need to thank her. She maintained the same position from start to finish without moving.
The others quickly left.
Throughout the whole process, Pei Xuezhi stood by, not getting involved, almost like a stranger.
No matter what, Fu Chaoyun did just save her…
Pei Xuezhi bit her lip, “I’m sorry.”
“…Hmm?” Fu Chaoyun lazily lifted her eyes to look over.
“It was just a reflex from my body. I didn’t mean to—”
“I know, I know,” Fu Chaoyun interrupted with a smile.
Her eyes were bright and clear, and her casual manner made it seem like she didn’t care about anything at all, “You didn’t do it on purpose; I was too reckless.”
This only made Pei Xuezhi seem more at fault.
【Ah, this.】
【I’m just saying, from the start of the show until now, Pei Xuezhi has been really too cold, even colder than her name. Who can handle that!】 (Pei Xuezhi being “colder than her name” is a play on words, as “Xuezhi” includes the character for “snow”.)
【Let’s not talk about Qi Changfeng, that overly enthusiastic alpha personality. Ni Jiaojiao and Fu Li, although shy, are trying to fit in, and Jian Yi, with his mild personality, is helping others. Only Pei Xuezhi keeps refusing to interact with the other guests, she’s so cold that she doesn’t fit in with the whole show.】
【I don’t get it either. She chose to join this show, and now she’s always showing that face. Does she have a grudge against Fu Chaoyun or something? Who is she doing this for?】
【Suddenly, I don’t like her anymore.】
【+1, besides a pretty face, Pei Xuezhi really has nothing else going for her…】
【But she’s pretty!】
【To the person above, Fu Chaoyun isn’t bad either, right? Everyone’s good-looking, so why are you putting people down?!】
【Tsk tsk, poor Fu Chaoyun for liking her. I’m about to dump my investment in these two beauties and start shipping Fu Chaoyun with Fu Li instead.】
【I’m so anxious, at this rate, when will we finally eat meat (slang for wanting to see romantic development or juicy content)?! I’m tired of waiting!】
“Xuezhi, my dear~”
Fu Chaoyun still didn’t move, leaning there like she had no bones, with a lazy look in her amber eyes, calling Pei Xuezhi softly.
When Pei Xuezhi looked over, Fu Chaoyun smiled again, “Even though I know you didn’t mean it, I’m still so sad~”
Pei Xuezhi had been reflecting, wondering if she really overreacted and went too far, since nothing had actually happened yet…
Hearing Fu Chaoyun say this, she instinctively became more alert, “What do you want?”
Fu Chaoyun placed a hand on her chest.
She was still wearing the red dress she had on when she arrived, which made her skin look fair and her lips red, showing off her graceful figure.
To fit in with the supermarket visit, she swapped her high heels for more comfortable casual shoes.
This outfit seemed a bit mismatched, but Fu Chaoyun’s outstanding looks made it work.
With a hint of sadness in her beautiful eyes, she said, “Heartbroken, upset, feeling down… I can’t do any work right now. Could you please pick out the vegetables, Xuezhi dear~”
Just for this?
Pei Xuezhi let out a sigh of relief, “Okay.”
“Remember to be quick,” Fu Chaoyun pushed her luck, “After all, we need to meet in thirty minutes, and we still have to buy fish.”
After that, Pei Xuezhi was busy picking out vegetables in the supermarket, while Fu Chaoyun just pushed the shopping cart, leaning wherever she stopped, like a boss.
Of course, a beauty leaning against something is still beautiful.
Yet Fu Chaoyun couldn’t keep quiet, constantly bossing Pei Xuezhi around to do this and that, taking laziness and double standards to the extreme.
【Hahaha—】
【Is Fu Chaoyun acting like a boss now?】
【I just praised her for being so cool and charming, especially since she saved someone. I even said she was a bit taller than Pei Xuezhi… But now she’s back to being lazy.】
【Fu Chaoyun: Pei Xuezhi, it’s okay if you don’t accept me, I’ll just keep bothering you!】
【Goose goose goose goose goose, Fu Chaoyun, you never fail to impress!】 (“鹅鹅鹅鹅鹅” is a playful way to type laughter, similar to “hahaha”.)
【When Pei Xuezhi pushed, did you hear Fu Chaoyun seem to grunt?】
【Did she??】
Later, the two went to pick out fish.
Of course.
This time, Fu Chaoyun took the lead, and Pei Xuezhi assisted, and everyone realized that when Fu Chaoyun said she could cook, she really meant it!
It wasn’t just to impress the beauties~
The three groups gathered at the agreed time and place, paid, and then drove back to the villa.
“Um…”
Not even an hour after they parted, the determined Fu Li approached Fu Chaoyun again, “I can cook too. How about we cook together for dinner?”
In romance shows, activities like cooking, washing dishes, making coffee, and even where you sit to eat are key points of competition.
Just as they were getting out of the car, Pei Xuezhi glanced over. Fu Chaoyun seemed not to notice, looking lazily tired.
“Nope,” Fu Chaoyun said, “I’m a bit tired and want to rest.”
“Oh, I see…” Fu Li felt a bit disappointed and awkward.
【Here he comes, here he comes, bringing his initiative with him!】
【As expected, rejected again, haha 233】 (“233” is a Chinese internet slang for laughing, similar to “LOL,” originating from the emoticon number on a popular online forum.)
【Pei Xuezhi should learn a bit from this!】
【Pei Xuezhi: Hmph.】
【Fu Chaoyun: No matter how many times Zhizhi treats me poorly, I’ll treat her like my first love!】
“Then I’ll make lunch with Jiaojiao. Jiaojiao can cook, and though I can’t, I can still help out a bit,” Qi Changfeng stepped in to ease the situation.
He had noticed early on.
Fu Li seemed interested in Fu Chaoyun, but Fu Chaoyun only seemed to care about Pei Xuezhi, while Pei Xuezhi ignored everyone…
Qi Changfeng figured that Ni Jiaojiao was an omega, leaving the remaining alpha between Pei Xuezhi and Fu Chaoyun. He was happy to help Fu Chaoyun, hoping those two would settle things internally.
He didn’t want anyone competing with him for the only female omega around!
“I’ll help too,” Jian Yi offered, trying to smooth things over. “I can make some simple dishes.”
Since the show started, Jian Yi hadn’t been very noticeable.
His appearance was neat and delicate, good-looking among regular people, but not so outstanding among this group.
However, his personality was very gentle, polite, and steady, with a subtle scholarly vibe about him.
Compared to his personality, his relatively average looks didn’t matter much. Instead, they suited him, giving off a comfortable and peaceful energy.
It was the same now. He looked at Fu Chaoyun and spoke calmly, “The six of us can take turns cooking. Three people in the kitchen for lunch is enough. You should go rest, and we’ll call you when it’s time to eat.”
Fu Chaoyun nodded at him, “Thanks.”
“You’re welcome, after all, we’re roommates for more than a month.”
Fu Chaoyun was amused and smiled, easing the atmosphere, though Pei Xuezhi still didn’t show much expression.
Qi Changfeng was annoyed that the chance for some alone time was ruined, but with so many cameras around, he couldn’t show his dissatisfaction. He forced a smile to welcome Jian Yi’s joining.
Jian Yi also smiled at him. His face wasn’t as handsome or striking as Qi Changfeng’s, but he had an honest and gentle demeanor, like a breeze.
Back at the villa.
Fu Chaoyun had already greeted a few people and went straight upstairs. Qi Changfeng pulled Ni Jiaojiao along first, and Jian Yi lagged behind, about to catch up.
“Wait a moment.”
Jian Yi turned around, a bit surprised to see it was Pei Xuezhi who had stopped him, especially after hearing her question, which made him pause.
“I’m going to find the show crew,” Pei Xuezhi said, thinking he didn’t know and was about to leave.
“I know,” Jian Yi stopped her, “It’s in…”
After guiding Pei Xuezhi, Jian Yi returned to the kitchen.
Soon, he saw Pei Xuezhi also heading upstairs from the open kitchen on the first floor, and a light smile appeared on Jian Yi’s face.
“What’s Jian Yi smiling about?” Qi Changfeng asked when he saw him.
“I just suddenly thought of a saying,” Jian Yi’s expression was softer than at any other time today, “Sometimes what we see with our eyes is only a small part, not the truth.”
Ni Jiaojiao turned her head at their conversation, blinking in confusion.
Qi Changfeng: “……….?”
Is he hinting at me?
On the second floor.
Pei Xuezhi stood outside for nearly two minutes before finally lifting her hand to knock on the door.
Knock knock—
“Who is it?” Fu Chaoyun’s slightly lazy yet somewhat bold voice came clearly from inside the room.
A brief silence.
“Pei Xuezhi,” she replied in a low voice.
There was a pause inside too.
“Oh, it’s Xuezhi dear,” Fu Chaoyun seemed to yawn, sounding quite tired, “Come in.”
Pei Xuezhi turned the door handle, walked in, and looked up, immediately seeing a large, soft, and fair beautiful back—
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