Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 41
by Little PandaPei Xuezhi pushed Fu Chaoyun against the wall and leaned in—
【She’s so gentle, I really… crying to death…】
【Your uncle spoils her dad! (No typos)】
【Is it possible that Pei Xuezhi also couldn’t stand Fu Chaoyun’s singing anymore?】
【Yay~ Fu Chaoyun’s singing plan was a great success!】
The kindergarten arts performance was already underway, and letting Fu Chaoyun stay here might cause who knows what trouble.
“I’ll take her upstairs to rest,” said Pei Xuezhi.
No one else objected, except Qin Zhenyan who stood up.
“Zhizhi, Miss Fu she…”
Before Qin Zhenyan could finish speaking, Fu Chaoyun, who had been leaning against Pei Xuezhi, suddenly turned to look at him.
Her amber eyes, usually gentle, now darkened deeply, appearing somewhat frightening.
“What did you call her?” Fu Chaoyun asked.
Qin Zhenyan paused, “Miss Fu.”
Fu Chaoyun frowned, “No, the one before that.”
“Zhizhi…?”
Before the second “zhi” syllable could fall, Fu Chaoyun raised her hand and slapped him directly.
The slap landed on Qin Zhenyan’s arm. While it didn’t completely damage his face, the sound was notably loud and quite real.
Pei Xuezhi stood watching nearby. She didn’t stop it, or perhaps Fu Chaoyun, being drunk, moved too quickly – after all, even Qin Zhenyan hadn’t reacted in time.
However, only at this moment did Fu Chaoyun truly appear to be an alpha, and she followed up her “assault” with a fierce declaration.
“Only I can call her that, you! Are! Not! Allowed!”
After enduring all evening, Qin Zhenyan’s face finally turned completely dark. After Fu Chaoyun had embarrassed him like this, no amount of mediation would help now!
“Miss Fu, with such behavior, do you not intend to apologize?”
Having hit him and vented her anger, Fu Chaoyun simply turned her head away, ignoring him completely.
But Qin Zhenyan wouldn’t let it go.
“How I address Zhi… Miss Pei is between Miss Pei and me. Since Miss Pei hasn’t said anything, in what capacity does Miss Fu stand up to maintain ‘justice’ for Miss Pei?”
Throughout the day, his behavior might have been somewhat greasy, but his overall impression was that of a refined gentleman, until this moment when his glasses glinted coldly, appearing particularly frightening.
“Miss Fu is being rather nosy.”
【Fu Chaoyun finally starts the confrontation while drunk!】
【Well done with that hit! I’ve been annoyed with someone being overly familiar by calling “Zhizhi” right from the start.】
【Fu Chaoyun: I’ll protect my wife’s reputation!】
【The patriarchal man’s face turned dark.】
【It’s normal, these types love to lecture. After losing face in front of so many people multiple times, of course he’d hold a grudge.】
【Fight! Fight! gkd!】
War was about to break out.
The other guests in the living room all stood up. After all, they were recording a show together and would be living in the villa for quite some time. While subtle conflicts were acceptable, if things got heated, it wouldn’t look good for anyone’s future.
Though the veteran guests tried to mediate, people naturally take sides. Not to mention arguing with a drunk person was pointless, they naturally sided with Fu Chaoyun, whom they knew better.
As for the new guests…
Although the remaining two women came with Qin Zhenyan, they had only met him half an hour ago, exchanged names and chatted briefly – they weren’t close at all.
Moreover, Xia Shiyi was now pursuing Ni Jiaojiao, with her “ex” Qi Changfeng watching like a tiger eyeing its prey. Since Qin Zhenyan wasn’t an important friend, she naturally followed Jiaojiao’s lead.
As for Tang Ying, as Fu Chaoyun’s ex-girlfriend, she had shown signs of wanting to reconcile from the start.
Qin Zhenyan? Who was that?
Suddenly, there wasn’t a single person standing by Qin Zhenyan’s side.
【…Suddenly feeling that Qin Zhenyan is quite pitiful.】
【That’s what happens when you’re unlikeable.】
【”I’ll fight the whole world for you!”… This is just normal CEO behavior~ (pat pat)】
【I noticed Fu Li seemed to hesitate for a moment, but eventually followed the crowd and stood on Fu Chaoyun’s side.】
【Probably “love at first sight” again. Actually, Qin Zhenyan quite matches Fu Li’s mate selection criteria.】
【Can’t help it, the villa’s original two alphas both have someone they like and clearly rejected him, the new female alpha Xia Shiyi only has eyes for Ni Jiaojiao, and besides, a model isn’t as wealthy-sounding as a CEO~】
【If these two got together, I’d set off firecrackers to celebrate!】
【That CP name… Fu Fu De Zhen?】 [fú fú dé zhēn 符符得臻 – Wordplay combining their names]
【Jiu, jiu min!! What talents we have in the livestream room, how did the CP name come out so quickly?】 [jiǔ mǐn 九敏 – Internet slang expressing amazement]
Qin Zhenyan was, after all, a CEO-level figure managing a company, and he didn’t feel the slightest bit nervous facing so many people alone.
He looked up and said, “Miss Fu dares to act but not take responsibility?”
Fu Chaoyun immediately returned to Pei Xuezhi’s side after hitting him, acting as if she hadn’t heard Qin Zhenyan’s words, showing absolutely no response.
“Heh, is Miss Fu preparing to be a turtle hiding its head?” [suō tóu wū guī 缩头乌龟 – idiom meaning coward]
Fu Chaoyun started humming again in her off-key voice, “Only turtles live longer~”
【I declare, today this is the ‘Brave One’ livestream room!】 [Yǒng zhě 勇者 – The Brave One]
【Wow, she even changed the lyrics!】
“Fu—”
Fu Chaoyun finished singing and immediately turned her head away, facing her back to Qin Zhenyan, covering her ears with both hands.
“Not listening, not listening, the turtle is preaching~”
Qin Zhenyan: “…”
Qin Zhenyan was rendered speechless by her behavior!
Fu Chaoyun had her back to everyone, so others couldn’t see her expression, but Pei Xuezhi could clearly see the drunk alpha’s crimson lips curling up, amber eyes sparkling with mischief, full of cunning delight.
She was indeed very pleased.
Pei Xuezhi didn’t expose her, instead turning to look at Qin Zhenyan.
First, she said, “She’s drunk.”
A sober person shouldn’t argue with a drunk.
Second, “Since this is our first day meeting, Mr. Qin and I aren’t very familiar. Going forward, please address me by my full name, thank you.”
Qin Zhenyan was stunned.
Pei Xuezhi’s cold temperament was something Qin Zhenyan had researched before coming to the villa. When he talked to her in the afternoon, although she rarely smiled and wasn’t very responsive or enthusiastic, perhaps due to his attempts to appeal to her interests, she hadn’t rejected his familiar use of “Zhizhi.”
At the time, Qin Zhenyan thought this was a sign of promise, but now…
His gaze gradually moved to Fu Chaoyun, who was “playing dumb” beside her.
…Had he been used?
Qin Zhenyan couldn’t help but laugh in anger.
【She said it, she said it! Pei Xuezhi finally said it, feels so good~!】
【She’s completely taking Fu Chaoyun’s side, aah aah aooo, thank you for the fan service, got my sugar fix again.】
【kswl kswl, Chaoyun Muxue szd!】 [kswl – abbreviation for ‘laughing to death’; szd – abbreviation for ‘so damn true’]
【I’m thinking, is it possible that Pei Xuezhi did it on purpose, deliberately letting Qin Zhenyan approach and talk to her, waiting for Fu Chaoyun to get angry? After all, everyone could see how greasy Qin Zhenyan was, the person involved couldn’t have missed it.】
【Of course! Pei Xuezhi and Fu Chaoyun have this ambiguous relationship, and what is Qin Zhenyan anyway?】
【A fishing beauty, fake right?】 [diào xì měi rén 钓系美人 – Internet slang for someone who deliberately attracts attention]
【Be bolder, Qin Zhenyan is nothing!】
【Wuwuwu, got my fix, Pei Xuezhi sacrificed so much to wake up Fu Chaoyun and give us sugar…】
【…This is fucking ridiculous, you can ship even this?】
【A world where only Qin Zhenyan gets hurt has been achieved.】
【Ah… awkward, so he was just a plot device to develop the romance.】
【We wronged him, Qin Zhenyan was actually an ally.】
【So only Chairman Qin was willing to fight the world for my CP to give us sugar! He really, I’m crying… from hating to loving him…】
【Chairman Qin is furious!!!】
After saying these two things, Pei Xuezhi ignored all other reactions and, like a kindergarten teacher leading a child, took Fu Chaoyun’s hand to go upstairs.
Fu Chaoyun, who had been acting so unruly in front of Qin Zhenyan, became incredibly obedient the moment Pei Xuezhi held her hand, as if a switch had been flipped. She was like a little kid secretly praised by the teacher, extremely happy.
When happy, she started humming again.
It was “Little Jumping Frog” again… with that completely off-key tune…
Pei Xuezhi, enduring the demonic sounds beside her: “…”
Never mind, she had just told her she could sing whatever she wanted. It hadn’t been long, she couldn’t go back on her word.
Reaching the second-floor corridor, Fu Chaoyun stopped singing and started mumbling, “Ugly monster ugly man… I’ve disliked him for a while now, and he dares to compete with me, hmph!”
Pei Xuezhi’s pupils constricted.
Pah!
Letting go of the held hand, she suddenly pushed Fu Chaoyun against the wall, then leaned down, bringing her face close—
kabedon….