Scum A with a Sweet Black Lotus O – Chapter 51
by Little Panda“It seems you don’t… care that much after all.”
【Fu Chaoyun: Trying to backstab me again!】
【Fu Chaoyun: I knew this worthless show production team never had good intentions, just go bankrupt already!】
【Seriously though, I want to see…】
“The invitee can’t refuse? Forced dating? You mean once someone uses their dating right, no matter how much the other person dislikes or detests it, they must go… What kind of bullsh*t is this?!”
Qi Changfeng was the first to express dissatisfaction and doubt.
But the production team’s response was just a brief statement, “These are the rules.”
“What if invitations are sent simultaneously?”
Jian Yi proposed a scenario, “If this Sunday, Changfeng and Shiyi both invite Jiaojiao, would that mean the three of them go on a date together?”
Qi Changfeng’s eyes lit up.
Although he didn’t want a three-person date, after nearly a week of interaction, Qi Changfeng understood that his love rival Xia Shiyi wouldn’t back down. If minimizing damage was the goal, Jian Yi’s suggestion wasn’t a bad option.
They would compete to show their best, and in the end… it would depend on who Ni Jiaojiao would choose to use her dating right on.
“Or alternatively—”
Jian Yi proposed another theory, “If I invite Xiaoli first, then Xiaoli invites Mr. Qin, who then invites Xuezhi, while Yun also invites Xuezhi, and meanwhile Miss Tang chooses Yun… wouldn’t this mean all six of us end up participating in the date?”
Production team: “…”
【Holy sh*t, Jian Yi is awesome!】
【How else can they play this? I feel like the production team is about to break from his suggestions.】
【A sweet romantic date for two suddenly becomes a group building activity…】
【Jian Yi, I hereby crown you — “The Bug Exploit God”!】
“Not allowed!!”
The staff member’s voice carried traces of exasperation, as they hurriedly patched this loophole.
“One guest can only participate in one date per day.”
“Multiple dates can occur simultaneously on the same day as long as there’s no conflict between guests.”
“If multiple invitations are sent to the same guest on the same day, or if the inviter is also an invitee, it will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis.”
“Tch!” His hopes dashed, Qi Changfeng snorted with disdain.
【Production team: Dear players… we have fixed a bug.】
【They’re not letting us exploit it.】
【Tch, boring. I wanted to see a super dramatic showdown.】
【This forced dating rule clearly benefits the guests who joined last week. After all, they arrived two weeks late and have a harder time integrating with the original six members. They really need a private date to break the ice.】
【Isn’t Fu Chaoyun the director? The production team wouldn’t sabotage their boss like this, right?】
【But since becoming a guest, Fu Chaoyun hasn’t been involved in the show’s production process. I heard the current system is quite different from what she initially proposed…】
Qin Zhenyan, as a beneficiary, quickly stepped forward to ask the question he cared about most, “How do you determine who’s ‘first’?”
“The production team will place a blackboard in the living room tonight.”
“Starting at 8 AM, the first person to write down their desired date’s name, time, and location on the board will have successfully initiated a date.”
“To emphasize again, the invitee cannot refuse.”
【The early bird gets the date?】
【Holy crap, everyone fighting over one board, especially with four alphas in the mix – they’re basically setting up a brawl!】
【Make it intense, I love watching that!】
Qin Zhenyan nodded slightly, “Understood.”
“More rules will be announced after tomorrow’s first date is established. We wish all guests success in dating their preferred person.”
After saying this, the production team vanished, leaving behind nine guests with varying expressions.
Despite it being 10 PM, close to bedtime, not a single person showed any sign of sleepiness after this sudden announcement.
On one side, Qi Changfeng was facing off against Xia Shiyi, while on the other, Qin Zhenyan looked toward Fu Chaoyun.
“Sorry, but it seems the rules are in my favor this time.”
“Indeed~”
Since the production team announced the new rules, Qi Changfeng and Jian Yi had done most of the talking, with other guests chiming in occasionally. Only Fu Chaoyun and Pei Xuezhi, despite being the two most coveted prizes, hadn’t voiced any objections, merely listening throughout.
Fu Chaoyun lazily yawned, appearing extremely tired, “What a nice show, respecting the elderly but not so much the young.”
“…”
Fu Chaoyun landed a direct hit on Qin Zhenyan with her age attack, striking his weak point with devastating effect.
Qin Zhenyan maintained his dignified appearance, “I won’t yield tomorrow.”
“Got it, President Qin, spare us your fake courtesy. Everyone knows your true nature, nobody’s buying it~”
Facing Qin Zhenyan’s provocation, Fu Chaoyun didn’t take the bait at all. Instead, she called out “Zhizhi”, and the two went upstairs together to rest.
Qin Zhenyan’s gaze followed them from behind. As they climbed the stairs, he looked up, and Fu Chaoyun, seemingly sensing his stare, waved her hand.
“Good luck, President Qin~”
Qin Zhenyan: “…”
【What a taunt!】
【Is Fu Chaoyun going to bed early to rest up for tomorrow’s competition?】
【Smart!】
【Go for it, Fu Chaoyun!!!】
However, to everyone’s surprise, at 8 AM the next day, the first person to write on the blackboard was—
Qin Zhenyan.
All eight guests had gotten up early, but only four people actually participated in the competition.
Qin Zhenyan, Fu Li, Qi Changfeng, and Xia Shiyi.
Fu Li, being an omega, had far less fighting power than the three alphas and was eliminated early. Qi Changfeng was busy grappling with Xia Shiyi, and even though he wanted to help his brother, Xia Shiyi was no pushover. Having to deal with two alphas at once was simply beyond his capabilities.
In the end, Qin Zhenyan seized the initiative, writing down the three essential elements on the blackboard—time, place, and person.
【Watching alphas fight is so entertaining! (clapping)】
【What? How did Qin Zhenyan win? He invited Pei Xuezhi, what about my Chaoyun Muxue ship?】
【Pei Xuezhi just watched from the side and didn’t participate. Makes sense, omegas can’t beat alphas, just look at poor Fu Li. Qin Zhenyan could restrain them with one hand… Plus, she’s in an ambiguous relationship with Fu Chaoyun, and an omega taking initiative might seem a bit cheap, especially since she has that cool personality…】
【No, actually, if it were Pei Xuezhi fighting one alpha, the outcome might not be so certain…】
【But now there’s a more serious problem—】
【Where’s Fu Chaoyun!!!】
【Wasn’t she the first to go to bed last night? Why hasn’t she shown up when the fight’s already over?!】
Just then, the person in question came down from the second floor.
“Miss Fu seems to have accidentally overslept,” Qin Zhenyan noticed first and greeted her.
“We young people need to sleep until we naturally wake up, don’t you know that, President Qin? Ah well, I suppose we can’t compare to the elderly, who need less sleep and wake up early.”
Qin Zhenyan, attacked about his age again: “…”
What’s done was done, and Qin Zhenyan was in a good mood, so he didn’t argue with Fu Chaoyun. He deliberately waved the marker in his hand.
“You’re late.”
As he spoke, he glanced at Pei Xuezhi, whose face had become expressionless.
“Seems you don’t… care that much after all.”
【What a selfish b*stard!】
【If she couldn’t win the competition, that’s one thing, but at least she should have tried. How could she be late on such an important day?】
【I don’t understand, her attitude seems like she doesn’t care at all.】
【The ship I’m rooting for doesn’t seem that sweet anymore, Fu Chaoyun doesn’t seem to care that much about Pei Xuezhi…】
【Don’t panic, what if Fu Chaoyun has something up her sleeve!】
【The production team already clarified the rules yesterday, what other moves could she have?!】
Fu Chaoyun raised an eyebrow, her entire being radiating confidence and beauty, “Who says? My timing is perfectly right.”
“Is that so?”
Qin Zhenyan smiled, clearly not believing her attempt to save face.
Fu Chaoyun didn’t bother looking at Pei Xuezhi or anyone else’s expression, walking directly to Qin Zhenyan’s side in a few steps, where Tang Ying was already waiting.
As another person wanting to break up the “Chaoyun Muxue” ship, Tang Ying had reached an agreement with Qin Zhenyan last night.
To prevent any accidents, Qin Zhenyan would grab the first round today, and while all guests were still in shock, Tang Ying would take the marker from him and invite Fu Chaoyun, effectively keeping the two apart for at least this day!
However, Fu Chaoyun suddenly snatched the marker.
Tang Ying looked at Qin Zhenyan in surprise. Qin Zhenyan, though also confused about Fu Chaoyun’s intentions, gave Tang Ying a look to wait and see what would happen.
On the blackboard, Qin Zhenyan had written—
[Qin Zhenyan Pei Xuezhi Saturday All Day Amusement Park]
Fu Chaoyun’s gaze lingered on “Pei Xuezhi” and “Amusement Park” for a moment, raising an eyebrow, “Surprising to see President Qin has such a childish heart.”
A 33-year-old man wanting to go to an amusement park, how childish can he be?!
“I just want to give Miss Pei an unforgettable date.”
Qin Zhenyan replied politely, though he emphasized “Miss Pei” and “date” when speaking, then looked at Fu Chaoyun and stressed again.
“According to the rules, my date with Miss Pei is confirmed, and for the entire day, Miss Pei’s time belongs to me.”
Fu Chaoyun turned to look at him.
To match today’s dating theme, Qin Zhenyan had deliberately dressed younger, wearing a white t-shirt with light-colored jeans, his forehead hair no longer slicked back but falling naturally, making him look not too different from Pei Xuezhi, with decent results.
But standing next to Fu Chaoyun… with her fresh and beautiful appearance, Qin Zhenyan’s age difference was undeniable in comparison.
It only served to make Fu Chaoyun appear even younger and more radiant.
“That’s not necessarily true.”
As she spoke, Fu Chaoyun unscrewed the marker cap, making a move to write.
“Is Miss Fu planning to break the rules?” Qin Zhenyan questioned loudly, “Or perhaps, you want to invite someone else?”
When saying the second part, his gaze flickered toward Tang Ying, clearly making a malicious insinuation.
Fu Chaoyun replied coldly, “Neither.”
Leaving it at that, she no longer looked at Qin Zhenyan. Taking the marker, she wrote her name—”Fu Chaoyun”—in the space above and between “Qin Zhenyan” and “Pei Xuezhi.”
Then she drew a downward arrow.
Those three bold characters of “Fu Chaoyun” forcefully and dominantly inserted themselves between the original two names, and upon closer inspection, they were positioned notably closer to “Pei Xuezhi.”
Then, she tossed the marker aside.
“Production team,” Fu Chaoyun called out, “announce the remaining rules.”
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