Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 36

“Also, one of Fu Chaoyun’s ex-girlfriends…”

“Nothing much today, so I came early,” Fu Chaoyun said while approaching with the camera.

Fair-weather friends?

            

Use and discard.

Though now there’s one less person to buy Zhizhi drinks every day.

As the camera drew closer, Pei Xuezhi in the frame appeared incomparably beautiful. She was already extremely beautiful before, but now seemed to be surrounded by a halo of light.

            

As if… no longer so unreachable…

【Is this Fu Chaoyun’s perspective?】

【Pei Xuezhi is so beautiful prpr [internet slang: expressing admiration]】

            

【Just standing there letting you film, thanks for the shipping material.】

At this moment, Pei Xuezhi noticed Fu Chaoyun’s attire, tilted her head to look at the camera, and spoke softly.

“What are you doing?”

            

“I’m staff now, a following cameraman, the kind that can’t leave for a single step.” Fu Chaoyun smiled, “Teacher Pei, please take care of my lunch~”

Pei Xuezhi: “Alright.”

Until now, neither of them mentioned the morning’s online controversy.

            

However, how could someone like Fu Chaoyun possibly have no food to eat? It was clearly just an excuse.

As Fu Chaoyun was about to walk up, Pei Xuezhi tossed something over. She quickly caught it – it was her own sun-protective clothing.

“Put it on,” Pei Xuezhi said, taking the camera from Fu Chaoyun’s hands.

            

【Yay! Now we have Pei Xuezhi’s special Fu Chaoyun perspective~】

【Fu Chaoyun’s confused face is so clear hahaha】

【We know Fu Chaoyun is an a [alpha], and given her usual preferences, Pei Xuezhi should be an o [omega], but she’s holding that big camera so steadily, is she really an o? I’m so confused…】

            

“No need.” Fu Chaoyun tried to back away, “This was prepared for you, I have a hat for sun protection.”

Pei Xuezhi laughed lightly, and beyond the camera’s view, her clear dark eyes looked at Fu Chaoyun, gaze falling on the other’s cheeks.

“Who’s actually more sensitive to the sun? Doesn’t Miss Fu know in her heart?”

            

Fu Chaoyun: …?

Under Pei Xuezhi’s watchful gaze, Fu Chaoyun finally obediently put on the sun-protective clothing, then looked at herself from side to side.

“It seems… kind of ugly?”

            

It wasn’t exactly ugly, just an extra layer on top that wasn’t as neat as her original outfit.

Pei Xuezhi: “Heh.”

Fu Chaoyun lifted her arm to smell the clothing, catching the faint pomelo fragrance, and chuckled, “Zhizhi has been good.”

            

She had been diligently wearing sun protection lately.

Pei Xuezhi turned her head away, “Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

            

The camera was returned to Fu Chaoyun’s hands. She walked beside Pei Xuezhi, supposedly filming, though the main camera work was actually done by the photographer following Fu Chaoyun.

It was like nesting dolls [Russian matryoshka dolls, meaning layers within layers], but most people watched their interactions through Fu Chaoyun’s livestream channel, making it a shared broadcast.

Thanks for your hard work, cameraman.

            

As they walked to get food, Fu Chaoyun noticed something odd, “Zhizhi, isn’t this the way off campus?”

Pei Xuezhi glanced at her, “Mm.”

Pei Xuezhi usually ate at the cafeteria, but considering someone’s precious status, she planned to eat outside.

            

“No need to be so formal,” Fu Chaoyun said with a gradual smile.

Pei Xuezhi remained silent.

“I shouldn’t be that unsightly to be seen in public, right?” Fu Chaoyun added.

            

They ended up at the cafeteria after all.

Pei Xuezhi specifically ordered two separate stir-fry dishes, mercifully not making the precious young lady eat from the common pot [cafeteria-style food].

By now, Fu Chaoyun had set aside the camera and removed her hat, fully revealing her stunning face, wearing only the sun-protective clothing Pei Xuezhi had insisted upon.

            

To avoid being recognized, Fu Chaoyun had tied up her hair when changing clothes, making her look younger. With today’s outfit, she looked just like a university student.

Everything in the school cafeteria required a card swipe. As a visitor, Fu Chaoyun followed behind Pei Xuezhi, helping carry trays.

Suddenly, seeing the fragrant fried pork cutlet nearby, Fu Chaoyun leaned in close, “Zhizhi, I want that.”

            

Pei Xuezhi went to swipe her card.

A moment later, seeing the iron plate tofu nearby, “Zhizhi, I want this too, buy it for me~”

Pei Xuezhi continued swiping her card.

            

【Oh my goodness!】

【She gives gifts to other omegas, but with Pei Xuezhi it’s “Zhizhi buy this for me,” mooching off others, huh?】

【Fu Chaoyun is definitely a player! (joking)】

            

【So shameless, not spending a penny. Pei Xuezhi, don’t agree to this! (joking)】

Fu Chaoyun showed some restraint, stopping after ordering two dishes and standing obediently beside Pei Xuezhi.

【Spends money freely when it’s her own, but becomes stingy when using Zhizhi’s money.】

            

【A thrifty alpha for the household!】

【Instantly redeemed!】

The two dishes came out quickly. As Pei Xuezhi was about to get them, she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder – Fu Chaoyun had rested her head there.

            

“Zhizhi, I want a drink too~”

As she spoke, her breath carried summer’s heat, causing a slight tickle on the skin, creating a subtle intoxicating feeling.

Pei Xuezhi was startled at first, then turned to push her away, but this time her movements were deliberate and clear, giving Fu Chaoyun plenty of time to react.

            

“Fu Chaoyun!”

The usually cool but approachable Pei Xuezhi finally called out her full name, “It’s so hot, and you’re still leaning on me. Aren’t you burning up?”

Fu Chaoyun had only leaned briefly and didn’t persist, quickly moving away when pushed.

            

“Buy me one~”

Her eyes were so clear and innocent that Pei Xuezhi had no choice but to leave things there and walk to the drink counter, not even asking what Fu Chaoyun wanted before decisively ordering.

“One pearl milk tea, super sweet.”

            

“Okay, hot or cold?”

“No ice,” Pei Xuezhi glanced at someone looking over, who seemed oblivious to everything here, “Regular sweetness is fine.”

“Ah? Okay.”

            

【So sweet~ (crying)】

【Turns out I’m the one getting a sugar overdose!!】

Fu Chaoyun liked good food but wasn’t picky – she could eat slightly lower quality food if that’s what was available.

            

Now they sat face to face in the cafeteria having lunch. Since Pei Xuezhi only bought one pork cutlet, Fu Chaoyun generously cut it in half with her chopsticks and gave half to Pei Xuezhi.

Looking at the suddenly appeared pork cutlet in her bowl, Pei Xuezhi looked up expressionlessly, “Thanks.”

Fu Chaoyun smiled at her, “No need, it was bought with Zhizhi’s money anyway.”

            

Comments: 【Hahahaha—】

Neither of them talked much while eating. Fu Chaoyun ate more slowly, so Pei Xuezhi finished first and watched her.

Setting aside those jerks, Fu Chaoyun indeed had a pleasing face… oh, now that she’s been cleared, she couldn’t even be called a player alpha anymore.

            

Pei Xuezhi’s fingertips lightly tapped the table as she suddenly asked, “Do you enjoy admiring beauty up close?”

Fu Chaoyun, who was eating the pork cutlet, slowly looked up.

During the PR period, the Fu family had hired water armies, and some of the popular online discussions were actually guided by Fu Chaoyun herself

            

Her eyes curved into a smile, “Zhizhi cares about me so much.”

This was the first time they’d mentioned this topic since their reunion.

Pei Xuezhi fell silent, just staring at Fu Chaoyun, a strand of hair falling across her vision, which she didn’t bother to move.

            

Fu Chaoyun stood up and reached out, tucking that loose strand behind Pei Xuezhi’s ear, revealing those clear, dark beautiful eyes.

At this moment, those eyes clearly reflected Fu Chaoyun’s figure, just as Fu Chaoyun’s eyes held only Pei Xuezhi’s image.

She smiled, “Admiring beauty up close is naturally… breathtaking~”

            

Fu Chaoyun stayed at Rong University all afternoon.

Being young herself and feeling hot, she had tied up her hair, blending in perfectly among the university students.

The first afternoon class was an open lecture. Sitting next to Pei Xuezhi, who was both a top student and teacher’s favorite, Fu Chaoyun was soon called upon to answer a question.

            

Fu Chaoyun stood up looking slightly dazed, “Professor, what did you say?”

The elderly professor teaching the open class was good-natured and didn’t mind repeating the question.

【Oh no, isn’t this the illiterate who bought her way into university!】

            

【Even top students can have super underachieving friends (lighting a candle in sympathy)】

Pei Xuezhi seemed unable to watch, quickly taking out paper to write something, but before she could start, Fu Chaoyun had already begun speaking.

Pei Xuezhi looked over.

            

Fu Chaoyun spoke clearly and fluently, pausing occasionally in thought… at this moment, she seemed to be glowing.

The elderly professor was very pleased, nodding repeatedly, “Very good, very good, this student answered excellently.”

He asked, “Which class are you from? I don’t remember seeing you before? That’s strange, you’re quite striking, I should have some memory of you.”

            

Students who knew Fu Chaoyun’s identity started chuckling.

The professor wasn’t upset, “Oh? You all know who she is? Tell me then.”

“Professor, she’s Pei Xuezhi’s friend, here to audit the class. She’s not usually in our course.”

            

“Pei Xuezhi’s friend…” The elderly professor clearly had a deep impression of Pei Xuezhi, nodding with an expression of understanding.

He turned to the others, “All of you should pay more attention in class. After all my lectures, you still can’t answer as well as an auditing student.”

The other students who suddenly got caught in the crossfire: “…”

            

As for Fu Chaoyun, after sitting down, she kept staring at Pei Xuezhi with amusement in her eyes, mouthing words.

Clearly showing off: Aren’t I impressive?

Pei Xuezhi looked at her with deep eyes, finally turning away but giving a slight nod.

            

【So sweet, such good shipping material, crying~】

【Fu Chaoyun is so proud.】

【KSWL (crying, laughing, fainting) 】

            

【Wait, wasn’t Fu Chaoyun illiterate?】

【Did Pei Xuezhi tell her the answer?】

【Look carefully, Pei Xuezhi was just starting to write when Fu Chaoyun already answered…】

            

【After this morning’s shocking twist, I’m just going with the flow.】

【Fu Chaoyun kept this hidden too?】

【How many secrets does this woman have!? How much more don’t we know about her??】

            

【This makes no sense, who would pretend to be illiterate these days!!!】

When they returned to the villa that evening, the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

When the news broke that morning, no one except Pei Xuezhi had spoken up for Fu Chaoyun.

            

Especially Fu Li!

He had secretly rejoiced, since he’d been having a hard time lately seeing the online comments, keeping a low profile in the villa and speaking less.

Now that Fu Chaoyun, who had initially given him trouble, was exposed as not being a good person, he could play the role of an innocent victim who had misjudged someone, clearing his name.

            

But… somehow she had turned the situation around completely!

Fu Li was furious!

Fu Chaoyun didn’t know about Fu Li’s petty thoughts, and probably wouldn’t care if she did. Looking around, she spoke first.

            

“What good food did Sister Jiaojiao and Brother Yi make tonight? Zhizhi and I brought back two dishes, so you can make less.”

“That’s perfect!”

“We can finish cooking earlier and eat earlier.”

            

Since she offered a way out, everyone else relaxed and followed her lead, easing the villa’s atmosphere.

Fu Chaoyun truly didn’t mind.

After all, she had created this situation, and they’d known each other less than two weeks. You can’t truly know someone just by their appearance, and this kind of situation could lead to online criticism for a long time. Not helping was normal, just human nature.

            

Though they lived and ate together now, strictly speaking, they were just colleagues.

Qi Changfeng wasn’t cooking today, and while resting on the sofa, he kept looking toward Fu Chaoyun and Pei Xuezhi.

“What is it?” Fu Chaoyun caught him directly!

            

Qi Changfeng hesitated before finally speaking, “If Fu Chaoyun is an a, then Pei Xuezhi is… an o? And Ni Jiaojiao is a b?”

His focus was different from others – he’d been thinking about this all day!

【Oh no, tomorrow’s show content has been revealed today!】

            

【Grumbling.jpg】

【Show producers: You enjoyed receiving those legal letters, but what are we supposed to broadcast tomorrow? Dumbfounded.jpg】

Pei Xuezhi remained silent.

            

Fu Chaoyun met his gaze with an ambiguous smile, “…Mm?”

“…”

Qi Changfeng was destined for a sleepless night.

            

At 9 AM the next day, which happened to be Sunday, the show producers gathered all participants and quickly went through the process without any mystery.

Male group: Qi Changfeng alpha, Jian Yi beta, Fu Li omega.

Female group: Fu Chaoyun alpha, Ni Jiaojiao beta, Pei Xuezhi omega.

            

【Wow~ Pei Xuezhi is an omega, how surprising~】

【You could try acting more convincing (dog head emoji)】

【Though sentenced to death yesterday or even earlier, Qi Changfeng’s lifeless expression… is quite interesting hehe~】

            

【Qi Changfeng only likes female omegas, just like Fu Chaoyun only likes pretty girls, that couple is doomed to break up~】

【The last survivors – Chaoyun Muxue, everyone must ship them!! (Forcing head down.jpg)】

【No!! This couple also has a high possibility of breaking up?!!】

            

After the ordinary process finished, the broadcast system spoke again.

“Additionally, the show has prepared a big surprise gift for everyone!”

What?

            

Except for Qi Changfeng whose soul had already left his body, the other five looked up and heard the second half.

“Let’s warmly welcome our new participants!!”

Three people walked into the villa, immediately causing the comments to explode.

            

【Damn, the new participants are so good-looking!】

【Though they don’t reach Fu Chaoyun and Pei Xuezhi’s level, but those two are cheating, so we can pass that. These newcomers are attractive enough to be celebrities!】

【Their aura isn’t bad either… to be honest, they’re better than some celebrities.】

            

【The show is really good at finding ordinary people, where did they find them?】

【This show has really become popular!】

【What’s the process for new participants? Will they also get time to adjust and slowly guess genders, ages, and occupations?】

            

【Probably not, new participants need to integrate quickly, direct reveal?】

【I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but these new participants seem to come with strong intentions…】

At present.

            

After greetings, the three newcomers’ gazes landed on different points, particularly the last female participant who kept looking at Fu Chaoyun.

As if with hidden meaning.

Fu Chaoyun: ?

            

“New participants, please introduce yourselves,” the show continued with procedures.

The three exchanged glances, and the pretty woman who entered last stepped forward, “I’ll go first.”

The other two didn’t compete, while the original participants offered encouraging applause.

            

“My name is Tang Ying, 23 years old, omega, I work as a designer, and also…” she smiled, her gaze falling on Fu Chaoyun again.

“I’m one of Fu Chaoyun’s ex-girlfriends.”

At this, everyone turned their gaze toward Fu Chaoyun, including Pei Xuezhi.

            

Fu Chaoyun froze in place.

The self-proclaimed ex-girlfriend Tang Ying waved her hand, saying hi to Fu Chaoyun, her eyes full of tender affection.

“Ah Yun, long time no see.”

            

Comments: 【Damn, this dog of a show is stirring up drama!!!】

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