Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 28.1
by Little PandaMy Zhizhi
System: 【…】
Let this world be destroyed.
At 9:30 in the morning, the subway station was past rush hour – not too crowded, but still had plenty of people.
At this moment, a circle with a radius of over one meter suddenly formed around a certain point. People around stopped to watch, some discussing among themselves, others taking photos with their phones, but no one dared to step closer.
Standing in the center of the circle was Pei Xuezhi.
Jian Yi drove the villa’s only business van to drop several people off at the nearby bus and subway station.
With a camera crew following behind, anyone could tell they were filming a show. While other guests also had onlookers around them, Pei Xuezhi attracted the most attention.
For no other reason than she was simply too beautiful!
Even in her most casual everyday attire, she stood out naturally in any crowd. Now with the camera crew standing behind her, many people mistook her for a celebrity.
The danmu were quite lively at this moment.
【Pei Xuezhi is just too beautiful, and her aura is outstanding, but she’s too cold – no one dares to approach her, sigh.】
【Those two girls in the back are clearly livestream viewers who recognized Zhizhi, but they only dare to whisper and secretly take photos – too scared to even ask for an autograph.】
【Come to think of it, if Pei Xuezhi appeared in front of me, I wouldn’t dare to talk to her either.】
【The difference is too great – she’s up in the heavens, and compared to her, I’m like mud on the ground.】
【There is one person who dares.】
【Who?】
【Fu Chaoyun!】
【That’s true, if Fu Chaoyun were here, we’d definitely get an autograph, maybe even exchange a few words.】
【Thinking about it this way, Fu Chaoyun is really important.】
【How could we live without you, Fu Chaoyun!】
Pei Xuezhi frowned slightly. Though she was used to being watched, facing such an overwhelming amount of direct stares today still made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Still, she kept her composure and didn’t say much.
Suddenly, the comments started flooding in.
【I jumped over here from Fu Chaoyun’s livestream in an instant, so fast!】
【High five to the comment above!】
【Fu Chaoyun’s army has arrived.】
【So, where’s the seseq [sè sè, Internet slang for “sexy/erotic content”]? I want seseq!】
The original viewers who were camping in this livestream room became confused, still typing 【???】, but upon seeing that last comment, they stopped asking questions and directly joined in.
【Seseq? What seseq? Let me see too, quick, let me see!】
【Yay~】
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Just as the livestream chat was going wild, Pei Xuezhi’s phone rang.
The cameraman quickly stepped forward, “Teacher Pei, can we film your phone?”
The show had given guests phones with special ringtones that could be easily identified.
Earlier in the villa, which was filled with cameras, the cameramen of 《Love at First Sight》 had nothing to do. Now that they finally started filming outdoors, they had to perform well.
While guests’ personal phones couldn’t be filmed due to privacy concerns, the phone provided by the show was considered a tool for witnessing the birth of love – it had to be filmed!
Pei Xuezhi paused slightly while reaching for her phone, then nodded gently, “Alright.”
The camera zoomed in directly, and livestream viewers became excited and nervous about the potentially inappropriate content to come. Some were waiting to see Pei Xuezhi’s face suddenly turn red. It! Must! Be! Really! Good!
[from Fu Chaoyun: Unexpected, those two things I promised you last night will have to wait until I return tonight. (crying cat emoji)]
Comments: 【…return my money!】
【Fine, I’ll go search for fanfics myself. Goodbye everyone.】
Pei Xuezhi’s delicate, fair hands touched the screen. She lowered her head and started typing, [No rush…]
Then deleted it.
[from Pei Xuezhi: Okay.]
When she raised her head again, Pei Xuezhi’s face still showed little expression, but somehow, inexplicably, people could tell her mood had improved significantly.
Even the cold atmosphere around her showed signs of thawing.
Remaining viewers: 【Sure enough, when it comes to cheering up Zhizhi, Fu Chaoyun is the most reliable!】
After a while, the System secretly sneaked into Fu Chaoyun’s phone and realized it had been tricked.
【You lied to me!!】 The System was so indignant!
“Yes, I did.” Fu Chaoyun wasn’t embarrassed at all and said with a smile, “If you believed that, are you stupid?”
Stupid System: 【…】
When Fu Chaoyun first transmigrated here, she was pressured by the System to complete tasks. Now that she finally had a chance for revenge, she had to bully it back properly.
She continued to despise the System’s intelligence, “Anyone with a brain would know that when the relationship isn’t there yet, sending that kind of thing isn’t called gaining favor points, it’s called harassment – the kind that pushes people away.”
“I finally got close enough to stick with Zhizhi, am I stupid?”
“Oh, you don’t have a brain, sorry about that.” Her tone carried no trace of apology.
【Ahhhhh!】
The System raged helplessly. After Fu Chaoyun vented her frustration, she ignored it. Though regrettably she couldn’t send anything to Pei Xuezhi, Fu Chaoyun still saved several high-quality fanfics.
Well, she used her own phone, which the show’s crew couldn’t film.
It wasn’t for that purpose, ahem… she just wasn’t familiar enough with the ABO world~ She was doing it purely for educational purposes.
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Fu Chaoyun was the director of Xingdong Variety Department, which was currently focused on producing the dating reality show 《Love at First Sight》.
In this situation, whether she followed the production team to watch other guests’ work/daily life, or returned to the office to enjoy air conditioning and practice signatures (…), it all seemed rather strange.
Fortunately.
Not long after she got her phone, her father, Mr. Gu Huaiyi, called and asked her to come home.
Fu Chaoyun hesitated.
After all, she was on this show because of the System’s threats, and now to directly involve her family… that didn’t seem right?
From what she knew, wealthy people tended to keep a low profile and didn’t like being in the spotlight.
Fu Chaoyun was expressing these concerns diplomatically when she heard Madam Fu’s voice – oh, it turned out her father had put the call on speaker.
“You’re out there on a dating reality show being filmed 24 hours a day without feeling ashamed, I don’t think our family has any face left to lose.”
Fu Chaoyun: “…”
Right from the start, with the sarcasm!
Madam Fu was far less gentle than Father Gu, and spoke to her children in her usual imperious manner, “I want to see you at home within an hour and a half.”
Then, she hung up the phone abruptly and decisively.
“…”
And so, at this moment, Fu Chaoyun returned to the Fu family villa. The Fu family’s decorative style couldn’t be called extravagantly golden, but was rather low-key overall, with details showing warmth and lived-in comfort.
All of this was naturally Mr. Gu Huaiyi’s arrangement and taste. Madam Fu only concerned herself with making and spending money, she barely even dressed herself up.
Madam Fu was over forty, but in recent years had become increasingly pampered.
Looking back at the past two years, some clueless little omegas in the company thought Mr. Gu was past his prime and tried to seize the opportunity to advance themselves. In the end, they were all sent to pioneer in Africa by the cold-hearted Madam Fu.
Going through her memories, Fu Chaoyun knew that the seemingly glamorous Madam Fu, despite maxing out her money-making talents, was hopeless at daily life – Mr. Gu was responsible for all her daily needs including food, clothing, and appearance.
Wonder what expressions those competing omegas would make if they knew :)
Even so, the Fu family’s wealth was enough to shock the livestream audience.
Fu Chaoyun arrived just in time. As soon as she entered the house, Gu Huaiyi stood up to greet her, “Ah Yun is back, come join us for dinner.”
“Don’t mind her, she’s old enough.” Madam Fu, who never approved of Mr. Gu’s usual way of spoiling the children, couldn’t help saying.
“No matter how old, they’re always children to me.” Gu Huaiyi smiled, speaking up for Fu Chaoyun.
The cold and proud Madam Fu glanced at him but said nothing more.
【Ah ah ah the Fu family is so rich! Fu Chaoyun’s parents are so good-looking!】
【I see it – female alpha and male omega!】
The usually arrogant and casual Fu Chaoyun seen in livestreams was now as obedient as a little chick, following their every command with one movement, sitting down docilely.
Lunch wasn’t the expected exotic delicacies, but rather ordinary home-cooked dishes, just with better presentation and taste than average households, since Madam Fu didn’t care much for culinary indulgences.
In recent years, Madam Fu had gradually handed over the family business to her eldest daughter Fu Lingfeng. Fortunately, the young President Fu proved capable enough. Madam Fu herself slowly retired, spending more time at home, living a cozy life with her spouse.
Oh~ not having children would be best.
After lunch, Madam Fu began to speak.
“Your recent project has done well.”
Madam Fu’s rare praise made Fu Chaoyun quite pleasantly surprised.
“However—” Madam Fu lightly tapped the table, her lips curling into an ambiguous smile. At this moment, she looked extremely similar to Fu Chaoyun’s usual appearance on the show.
“Putting yourself on the line – isn’t that sacrifice a bit too much? Are you planning to do this for every project in the future?”
“…” Fu Chaoyun’s mouth twitched.
If she said she originally had no intention of managing this troublesome show, would anyone believe her?
“We can discuss future matters later…”
“Later?” Madam Fu raised her eyebrow, her tone rising. While incompetent in daily life, Madam Fu was absolutely serious about work and despised people without plans.
In an instant, her intimidating presence shot up to over 2.8 meters.
“Ah Zhi, have some water.” Gu Huaiyi suddenly spoke up, pushing a cup of warm water towards her. Madam Fu glanced at him but still took a sip.
Her intensity suddenly dropped.
“Ah Yun is already doing very well,” Gu Huaiyi looked at Fu Chaoyun and smiled gently. “I’ve been watching your show. You’re performing excellently, and many people like you.”
Fu Chaoyun actually felt embarrassed by the praise. “…I’m just being normal.”
Besides completing the System’s occasional tasks, she spent the rest of her time doing whatever made her comfortable. “It’s a reality show after all, being real is what matters.” Father Gu continued smiling.
“Aren’t you getting quite close with that Pei girl in there?” Madam Fu suddenly joined the conversation.
“You watch the show too!” Fu Chaoyun was surprised.
Madam Fu lifted her chin slightly, showing a proud expression unwilling to say more, “Just glance at it occasionally when I have nothing else to do.”
Gu Huaiyi hurried to explain, “I’m the one watching it, your mother sometimes keeps me company.”
Fu Chaoyun: “…”
What’s with this feeling of being force-fed dog food?
Comments: 【Ahhhhh!】
【Their parents’ love is so sweet~】
【I suddenly believe Fu Chaoyun was just an accident, her mom really looks down on her… she’s only sweet to the kids’ father.】
“Do you like her?” Madam Fu asked again.
Perhaps because she’d been struck down too many times today, Fu Chaoyun chose to give up completely. She spread her hands, “She’s not interested in your daughter~”
Madam Fu looked her up and down, letting out a light snort, “That’s the right choice.”
Fu Chaoyun: “…”
“She appears very intelligent, and you…” Madam Fu’s lips curled into a slight smile, “You’re naturally not the same type of person.”
Fu Chaoyun protested, “But we’ve been hanging out together recently!”
“That’s why I’ve noticed her behavior becoming more childish lately – must be your bad influence.”
“…”
【Ouch—】
【Is this what they call genetics?】
【No, when it comes to sharp tongues, Fu Chaoyun isn’t even one-tenth of her mother’s level!】
【Mom’s roasting skills are on point!】
“Alright.” Once again, Gu Huaiyi stepped in to smooth things over. “They’re just in their early twenties, still young. Ah Zhi, how mature do you expect them to be?”
He looked at Fu Chaoyun with gentle understanding, “It’s good for young people to be lively.”
Madam Fu gave a light snort but said nothing more.
【I feel like… Madam Fu is also like a child in front of Fu Chaoyun’s father, so tsundere~】
【Me too!】
【Damn! This couple outside the show is really shipping material, and they’ve skipped straight to the old married couple stage without any drama… Holy crap, investing in this ship is guaranteed profit!】
Finally, Madam Fu, now placated, went to sit aside, leaving Gu Huaiyi and Fu Chaoyun to have their private conversation.
Going through her memories, Fu Chaoyun recalled that of the two Fu children, her elder sister Fu Lingfeng was groomed as the heir by Madam Fu from childhood, while she, as the younger daughter, had less pressure and was closer to Father Gu.
It also had to do with Gu Huaiyi’s personality – everything he said or did made people feel extremely comfortable, like a spring breeze.
Fu Chaoyun quickly forgot about the pressure Madam Fu had just put on her, as Gu Huaiyi easily steered the conversation away.
Gu Huaiyi had also maintained himself well. Despite being a male omega who had given birth to two children and was in his forties, he looked only in his thirties. When he smiled, his gentle features made him appear even younger.
“Ah Yun,” he called.
“Huh?”
“If you really like that girl, you can bring her home. The Gu family doesn’t care about social status.”
!!!
Fu Chaoyun was completely stunned hearing this – this progress was way way WAY too fast!
Seeing her reaction, Gu Huaiyi winked. While this gesture might seem somewhat inappropriate for other middle-aged men, with his refined features and youthful appearance, it came across as rather lively and playful.
“Let me tell you a secret – back then, many people said I wasn’t good enough for your mother.”
“…”
Suddenly hearing about her parents’ love story, Fu Chaoyun was both bewildered and curious, “So what did mom do?”
“Her? With that personality of hers, she couldn’t be bothered to explain to people. She just dragged me to the civil affairs bureau to get our marriage certificate, and then we had your sister.”
While speaking about this, Gu Huaiyi’s tone was calm, but his eyes clearly held a trace of a smile.
Fu Chaoyun: !!!
Such ruthlessness – that was definitely something Madam Fu would do!
“Though I don’t recommend you do the same. That girl seems very outstanding, perhaps too outstanding… You should win her over gradually, let her slowly open her heart to you.”
Suddenly hearing such wife-pursuing secrets, Fu Chaoyun’s mind exploded. She hadn’t thought that far ahead, and now her tongue was tied in knots.
“We… we haven’t reached that stage yet…”
“Is that so?” Gu Huaiyi smiled without pressing further. “Anyway, if you like her, go for it. I’ll help you handle your mother’s side.”
Seeing Fu Chaoyun like this is so funny, she’s getting her own taste of medicine