Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 32
by Little PandaFu Chaoyunβs Past Scandals Exposed!
βLetβs go,β Fu Chaoyun said.
ββ¦Mm.β
One step forward, another step back.
When the other party felt overly tense, she would suddenly give them space to relax, appearing kind. But thinking carefully, those earlier moments of pressure were also created by her hand.
She was too skilled at controlling situations.
Pei Xuezhi thought.
Just like now, in the car, Fu Chaoyun drove while calling her name, asking as if casually.
βZhizhi, what would you like for breakfast? Should we buy something quick on the way, or wait until we reach school?β
Having gotten up so early, naturally no one had eaten, mainly because no one had cooked.
At least this person was giving her a rideβ¦
βAre you hungry?β Pei Xuezhi asked in return.
At her words, Fu Chaoyunβs eyes lit up with a smile, quite light and pleasant. Though keeping her eyes on the road, her fair fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel.
Her joyful mood couldnβt be hidden, nor mistaken.
βIβm fine.β
βLetβs buy something near the school then,β Pei Xuezhi said, βThere are two places with decent food there.β
She paused, looking at Fu Chaoyun beside her, whose casual appearance belied expensive taste from head to toeβMiss Fu with her privileged upbringing naturally deserved good food.
Thus, Pei Xuezhi added, βItβs hygienic too.β
βAlright,β Fu Chaoyun responded agreeably.
The rest of the journey was quite quiet in the car. Pei Xuezhi was naturally not talkative, but mainly Fu Chaoyun hadnβt spoken.
At least compared to yesterday eveningβs return journey, she talked much less. Perhaps it was from waking too early, Miss Fu hadnβt adjusted to the time difference yet, appearing somewhat lazy and drowsy.
The car drove for nearly forty minutes before reaching the vicinity of Rong University.
Pei Xuezhi watched the surrounding shops, called out to stop, and said while getting out, βWait for me in the car.β
βOkay~β
Fu Chaoyun pulled over directly, not following Pei Xuezhi out. She just lazily waved her hand, her gaze never leaving that graceful figure.
The breakfast shop was very lively in the early morning.
Nearby residents, office workers coming and going, students heading out, and delivery riders waiting to pick up orders⦠all kinds of people gathered there, flowing back and forth.
Pei Xuezhi walked among them. She was like winter snow on the highest tree branch, pure and cold, but now she seemed touched by the mundane worldβs warmth amid the bustling crowd.
No longer floating high in the air, but instead firmly grounded, within Fu Chaoyunβs reach.
Fu Chaoyun kept watching, her gaze deep and gentle.
Soon after.
Pei Xuezhi returned, knocked on the car window, and when Fu Chaoyun lowered it, directly handed over a plastic bag of breakfast.
βYours.β
Fu Chaoyun looked down at the transparent bag, which contained quite a variety.
Three baozi [steamed buns], shaobing [flatbread], youtiao [fried dough sticks], soy milk, and a plastic container with six shumai [type of dim sum], truly a complete meal.
[LP: Be hungry with me >:)]
Fu Chaoyun obviously couldnβt eat that much.
Though she hadnβt known before, after living together in the villa for some time, Pei Xuezhi had come to understand Fu Chaoyunβs tastes.
But since takeout food might not match exactly, she chose several items to give the particular Miss Fu more options.
βThank you, Zhizhi,β Fu Chaoyun smiled.
Pei Xuezhiβs face remained expressionless, her tone flat, βIβll go to class myself, you can leave.β
βAlright~β
As Pei Xuezhi carried her own breakfast, Fu Chaoyun suddenly called out to her again.
βZhizhi.β
As she turned around, a light garment was suddenly tossed her way, which Pei Xuezhi instinctively caught.
It was Fu Chaoyunβs sun protection clothing.
She had noticed Fu Chaoyun taking it when they left, assuming it was for herself, but unexpectedly, it was given to herβ¦
Fu Chaoyun sat in the car, leaning forward slightly, looking at Pei Xuezhi with a brilliant smile, βThe sun is quite strong today, remember to wear it when youβre outside, Zhizhi.β
After saying this, she rolled up the window, stepped on the gas, and drove away.
Left with no chance to refuse, Pei Xuezhi: ββ¦β
Pei Xuezhi shook out the sun protection clothing and saw the obvious brand label.
In her previous life during university, while not exactly poor, she had no connection to such luxury brands, but after being reborn, she recognized them all!
In the end, she still put the sun protection clothing in her bag without wearing it.
She would return it when she saw Fu Chaoyun in the afternoon.
Pei Xuezhi walked while eating breakfast. With her superior looks, she ate gracefully as always β even eating a baozi could look elegant, at least the livestream audience watched with great interest.
However, she suddenly paused.
Pei Xuezhi looked up at the thin sunlight in the sky.
It was only morning, and nothing had been said in advance⦠why was she so certain Fu Chaoyun would come pick her up again in the evening?
Comment: γβ¦What? Did she bite into an unchopped pork trotter in her baozi?γ
Fu Chaoyun also didnβt have to work today. Not wanting to go home and face Madam Fuβs scolding, she went to her good friend Zhao Yujunβs place instead.
Zhao Yujun had her own separate house. Having clearly partied last night, she could barely open her eyes when coming to let Fu Chaoyun in.
βMy dear lady, I only went to bed at four or five this morning. What do you want so early?β
βBorrow your place for a nap,β Fu Chaoyun stated directly.
βPlease, please,β Zhao Yujun said, βKeke and others stayed over a few days ago, the guest room bedding was just changed, all clean.β
Fu Chaoyun nodded and didnβt stand on ceremony, changing her shoes and walking straight in, but Zhao Yujun slightly blocked her.
βWhat smells so good?β Looking down, she saw the breakfast in Fu Chaoyunβs hand and reached for it, βAh, how nice of you to bring somethingβ¦β
Fu Chaoyun was more alert and dodged away, βThis is mine. If you want some, go buy your own.β
Zhao Yujun was stunned.
βFu Chaoyun, you beast! You bought so much and canβt finish it, whatβs wrong with sharing some? Iβm letting you sleep here!!β
The response was the sound of the βbeastβ closing the door.
Zhao Yujun slept until after noon, and after washing up, found Fu Chaoyun already eating lunch.
Zhao Yujunβs kitchen was just for show, without any cookware, and the fridge had nothing but drinks, so Fu Chaoyun had naturally ordered takeout.
Seeing Zhao Yujun, she called out directly, βCome eat together.β
Zhao Yujun smiled upon seeing her, walking over while speaking sarcastically, βOh~ Now youβre willing to share?β
She wasnβt stupid. Though groggy earlier, connecting it to Fu Chaoyunβs recent show appearance, she quickly understood that breakfast might have special significance.
Fu Chaoyun ignored her, but Zhao Yujun wouldnβt stop once she started eating, βI watched your show too. Werenβt you happy cooking there? Even making desserts after 8 PMβ¦ Weβve known each other for so many years but youβve never cooked for me. Iβm not asking much, just make me some sweet and sour fish.β
Now she was even ordering dishes!
Fu Chaoyun rolled her eyes, βIn your dreams!β
She pulled all the ordered dishes toward herself. She had ordered from a private kitchen that wasnβt meant for the general public, only providing VIP service to gold card customers, and the taste was excellent.
βWhat are you doing?β Zhao Yujun, having barely eaten anything, immediately became anxious.
Fu Chaoyun: βIf your mouth isnβt for eating, you donβt need to eat at all.β
ββ¦β
Zhao Yujun made a zipping motion across her mouth, finally bringing some peace. But after just a moment, someone who had finished eating started stirring things up again.
βYouβve been working on that entertainment company, how did you end up on a show yourself? Do you really like it that much? Even chasing someone onto a show, playing such big movesβ¦β
Fu Chaoyun glanced at her again.
Zhao Yujun understood that the cameras were still livestreaming, some things couldnβt be said, so she sullenly changed the topic.
βBy the way, want to go out this afternoon? Since you were called back, nobody has seen you. We miss you, thought we could get together while weβre free.β
Fu Chaoyun, in a good mood after eating, leaned back in her chair comfortably, looking more at home than Zhao Yujun herself, eyes half-closed, speaking lazily.
βWant me to be the sucker who pays for everything?β
βLook how you talk, why so distant?β Zhao Yujun lit a cigarette, lightly tapping the tip, and smiled, βIs it not okay to want to see Miss Fuβs pretty face?β
Fu Chaoyun had maintained a politely declining attitude at the first half, but then noticed Zhao Yujun smoking.
βPut it out.β
Zhao Yujun froze.
βStinks,β Fu Chaoyun said.
βWait, are you really being a good girl now?β Zhao Yujun asked incredulously, βYou canβt even stand a bit of smoke?β
Fu Chaoyunβs face showed complete disgust, βDonβt get it on my clothes.β
Zhao Yujun: ββ¦β
In the end, Zhao Yujunβs unlit cigarette was thoroughly crushed, with no room for discussion.
βWhere to?β The topic returned to the beginning as Fu Chaoyun asked.
Zhao Yujun named a place, speaking carelessly, βAt this time, just some karaoke and tea~β
Zhao Yujunβs temporary residence was really just a place to sleep, with nothing else there. Thinking there was nothing to do in the afternoon, Fu Chaoyun nodded in agreement.
Before leaving, Fu Chaoyun cleaned up and threw away their takeout trash, earning more mockery from the lazy Miss Zhao.
βAh Yun, youβve become so domesticated since going on the show. If we werenβt so close and our genders werenβt incompatible, Iβd really want to marry you as my beloved wife~β
Fu Chaoyun shot her an annoyed glance, βGet lost!β
Seeing Fu Chaoyunβs car again brought another round of laughter.
Zhao Yujun twirled her car keys in her fingers. She had chin-length curled hair, neatly styled with a four-six part, no bangs, with slight waves from a perm, minimally styled yet looking sharp and handsome.
Paired with flame-red lips and alluring eyes, she had a mature, feminine charm.
βTo think the great Miss Fu has fallen so low. Come on, sister will take you for a ride in her supercar today!β
βNo thanks.β
Zhao Yujun wasnβt familiar with Wen Wan, theyβd never been in the same social circle since childhood. Fu Chaoyun didnβt bother explaining the car was borrowed from her sister-in-law, just opened the door herself, turning to say to Zhao Yujun before getting in:
βRiding as your passenger offers no guarantee of life safety.β
Zhao Yujun: ββ¦β
The danmu burst into laughter.
γFu Chaoyunβs friend is so funny, every line between them is hilarious, Iβm dying hhhγ
γThe key is this friend is beautiful, high value, and rich! A supercar! I order Fu Chaoyun to introduce her friend to me right now.γ
γThatβs not all.γ
γFu Chaoyunβs friends, family, including her married-in sister-in-law are all so good-looking, what kind of heavenly social circle is this!γ
γI declare that at least in terms of looks, Pei Xuezhi is worthy!γ
γOur Zhizhiβs intelligence crushes them all, okay.γ
γThough Fu Chaoyunβs friend seems very irreverent, and from their conversationβ¦ seems Fu Chaoyun used to be like this too?γ
γAfter joining the show and being watched over by Pei Xuezhi, instantly reformed into a good wife (not)γ
γItβs love, I see it!γ
γThis friend looks like an alpha, she said their genders werenβt compatibleβ¦ so Fu Chaoyun must be an alpha too?γ
γAlso, I noticed something, the friend said Fu Chaoyun chased someone onto the show, and she only knows Pei Xuezhi there, soβ¦γ
γHoly crap! What big news today?γ
γCP fans win, thank youγ
Zhao Yujun arranged a gathering using Fu Chaoyunβs name, and despite it being only afternoon, quite a few people came.
With the showβs cameras following, everyone played it relatively clean, the private room stocked with drinks, filled with horrible karaoke singing from the speakers.
Like last time they went out, Fu Chaoyun sat in the corner, doing nothing but slowly sipping orange juice.
Zhao Yujun, being the type to get excited around people, had already gone to sing, contributing to the current howling.
βSister Yun.β
Suddenly someone called her. Fu Chaoyun looked up to see an unfamiliar face. The person glanced at the camera, βYouβre filming a show?β
Fu Chaoyun couldnβt be bothered to respond β with such a big camera right there, they could see for themselves, why state the obvious?
She continued drinking her beverage, but the person called again, βSister Yun, I have a younger cousin who wantsβ¦β
βWants to join the show too?β Fu Chaoyun interrupted directly, βFine, let her apply herself or you can help her apply now, the production team will do their own screening.β
As she spoke, her eyes looked at the person β though they were the same amber color as always and highlighted by the lighting, they didnβt show any warmth, instead appearing deeply cold.
Fu Chaoyun didnβt even realize that her current cold and distant appearance greatly resembled Pei Xuezhi.
βN-never mindβ¦β
Finally, that person slunk away. Fu Chaoyun continued enjoying her peace, while Zhao Yujun glanced over, said something to people nearby, and soon the person who had approached Fu Chaoyun was escorted out.
Afterward, no one dared approach that area casually, as if it were forbidden territory.
Around four in the afternoon, having tried all the drinks available, Fu Chaoyun suddenly stood up.
βIβm leaving,β she said goodbye to everyone.
βWhy leave so early? Doesnβt the show only care about whoβs in the villa at night?β
βStay and play longer!β
Clearly quite a few people in the group had watched the show, perhaps because γLove at First Sightγ had really become popular, or maybe because Fu Chaoyun was in it.
βMm,β Fu Chaoyun responded.
She didnβt explain, but someone nearby chimed in, βHavenβt you watched the show? Donβt you know, Ah Yun is going to pick someone up!β
βWhat do you mean?β
Fu Chaoyun ignored the discussions behind her, said goodbye to Zhao Yujun, her closest friend there, and walked out of the private room.
At the front desk, Fu Chaoyun first settled the bill, then waited a bit until a server came, before finally leaving.
When she reached Rong University, she was even ten minutes earlier than yesterday. Pei Xuezhi hadnβt finished class yet, so Fu Chaoyun waited.
This time in the car.
She had messaged Pei Xuezhi beforehand, and perhaps because of giving her the sun protection clothing that morning, Pei Xuezhi had asked her to send her location and wait in the car, no need to come out.
Fu Chaoyun was indifferent, so she just waited~
After about seven or eight minutes, Pei Xuezhi came.
While Wen Wan had chosen a low-key car, it couldnβt offset Pei Xuezhiβs many halos [metaphor for positive attention] at school.
As she walked toward a white car, countless gazes followed her.
Fortunately, people had grown used to seeing these two together these days, so they paid no mind.
As the car door opened and Pei Xuezhi sat down, Fu Chaoyun immediately handed her a drink, beautifully colored with blue at the bottom and pink at the top, showing a gradient that appeared quite dreamlike.
Pei Xuezhi was stunned.
Fu Chaoyun had already started speaking, βZhizhi treated me to breakfast this morning, now Iβm treating you to afternoon tea, very reasonable, right?β
The summer sky was still quite bright at four or five in the afternoon, sunlight streaming through the car window, illuminating Fu Chaoyunβs eyes particularly clearly.
They held a hint of smile, gentle and tender as if they could embrace everything, showing no trace of the coldness from earlier in the private room.
Before leaving, this was what she had asked the server to prepare.
Such an expression was impossible to resist, even for Pei Xuezhi, who could only accept it.
βThank you.β
βDrink up, drink up!β Fu Chaoyun urged, suddenly acting like a schoolgirl, her eyes still sparkling, βI tried many drinks this afternoon, but this one was the best. I thought Zhizhi would like it.β
Pei Xuezhi could only unwrap it, noticing the packaging was particularly different, but realizing something, she didnβt say more.
Fu Chaoyun had already started the car, catching a glimpse of Pei Xuezhi inserting the straw and taking a sip.
βIs it good?β she asked.
Pei Xuezhi nodded.
The drink was sweet and sour, refreshing without being overly sweet, indeed her preferred taste.
βThank you,β Pei Xuezhi said.
βYouβre welcome, so tomorrow we continueβ¦ deal?β
Pei Xuezhi took two more sips of the drink, ignoring this topic.
Danmu:
γTraffic light! Traffic light, save us!γ
γA drinkβ¦ ahh I want to see them share a straw, kissing might be too fast right now, but what about an indirect kiss?γ
γI think itβs fine! Get on with it!γ
However, reality disappointed them, as neither mentioned this. Instead, Pei Xuezhi put down her drink and opened her backpack.
βRight, returning your sun protection clothing.β
βKeep it,β Fu Chaoyun seemed focused on driving, not turning her head, βYouβll need it again anyway.β
Before Pei Xuezhi could speak, Fu Chaoyun pressed on, βOh, if you already have one, you can return it.β
Pei Xuezhi pressed her lips together.
Using an umbrella was already the most she could manage, how could she possibly have this? She couldnβt go out at night in the villa, nor could she buy one now.
Helplessly, she could only accept this kindness, again saying, βThank you.β
Fu Chaoyun just smiled, saying lightly, βItβs just a small thing. I said Zhizhi doesnβt need to be so formal with me.β
ββ¦Mm.β
βBy the way,β Fu Chaoyun suddenly added, βZhizhi must remember to wear it, not just keep it in your bag. If you get tanned despite having it, Iβll have to complain to the brand.β
Pei Xuezhi, who had kept it in her bag all day: ββ¦β
This move really caught her weakness, leaving Pei Xuezhi no choice but to respond with silence.
βItβs clean,β Fu Chaoyun added, βBrand new, Iβve never worn it.β
She looked up, meeting those warm, clear eyes.
Fu Chaoyun said, βSo donβt worry.β
Pei Xuezhiβs mouth opened and closed, finallyβ¦
βI understand.β
After this exchange, the car fell silent again. After a while, the phone provided by the production team rang. Pei Xuezhi checked it β it was Ni Jiaojiao messaging her in the group.
[Whatβs wrong?] Pei Xuezhi typed.
Ni Jiaojiao sent a screenshot of Fu Chaoyunβs Moments [WeChat social media feature], which had just one line: Delicious.
The accompanying photo was of the pretty drink Pei Xuezhi had just had, with a bit of the carβs interior visible in the background.
The timestamp showed it was taken while waiting for her after class.
Pei Xuezhiβs heart suddenly began beating irregularlyβ¦
The phone buzzed again with another group message, this time from Qi Changfeng.
Qi Changfeng: [??? Just bought one cup? Sheβs drinking alone? Being selfish?]
Pei Xuezhiβs face suddenly felt warm. She looked up at the person concentrating on driving, and helped explain.
Pei Xuezhi: [No, it was for me.]
Qi Changfeng: [β¦]
Qi Changfeng: [Sorry, never mind then.]
Even Jian Yi chimed in: [Ah Yun secretly brings Zhizhi treats, what about us? Weβre not asking for exclusive drinks, but shouldnβt you bring back a couple dishes tonight?]
In the villa, they took turns cooking. Today was Jian Yi and Ni Jiaojiaoβs turn. Now that everyone had their own daytime activities, to reduce the workload at night and eat sooner, they would buy some prepared dishes on the way.
Pei Xuezhi mentioned this to Fu Chaoyun.
βSure,β Fu Chaoyun agreed. With traffic stopped ahead, she turned to look at Pei Xuezhi, eyes clear, βWhy did they suddenly bring this up?β
Pei Xuezhi hesitated, βThey saw the drink you brought me and said they wanted some too.β
Fu Chaoyun raised her head slightly, then smiled. The evening sunβs glow fell on her curved lips and crinkled eyes, making her bold smile exceptionally beautiful.
βThat wonβt do,β Fu Chaoyun said, βThatβs Zhizhiβs exclusive. Why should they receive rewards without merit?β
Pei Xuezhiβs cheeks and heartbeat once again went out of control.
What rewards without merit?
It was just buying breakfastβ¦ and Fu Chaoyunβs rides to school and the sun protection clothing had already been repaid.
βJust kidding,β Fu Chaoyun added, her smile becoming more subdued as she struck a thoughtful pose, βHmmβ¦ tell them, next time for sure.β
Then she smiled again, like a student whoβd successfully pulled off a prank.
Pei Xuezhi looked up to see this scene.
It was familiarβ¦ Fu Chaoyunβs characteristic measured behavior.
So impressive, too impressive.
Then, she heard her own voice, βOkay.β
For the next few days, Fu Chaoyun continued driving Pei Xuezhi to and from school, spending her days either at the Fu home or hanging out with friends.
Life went on easily.
Until the night before the second weekβs gender reveal, news suddenly broke onlineβ
γLustful nature, notorious past, seducing countless omegas only to abandon themβ¦ Is it really okay for γLove at First Sightγ to have such scum on the show, allowing other participants to be deceived?!!!γ
Well this was always going to happen eventually, can’t wait to see what’s next. Too bad this might spoil the gender reveal.
Thanks for the chapter! Shumai tastes so good..
I was wondering when her past would be exposed. After all, many of her companions have dropped hints. I feel frustrated for Fu Chaoyun because she is burdened with the deeds she did not do along with the responsibility of doing tasks for the system. She is the rightful owner of the body yet she does not receive compensation. Thatβs not fair.
Agreed. I wish the transmigration point was before the original becoming a scumbag, she is having to take entirely too much blame for things she didn’t do, while having to complete tasks and being told not to date the person she likes? At what point is this supposed to be considered her life?