Chapter 8 What kind of large-scale double standard scene is this?
A group of people came to the dormitory.
The dormitory was located on the outskirts of the city, on the banks of a river. It was a single-family villa in the new Chinese style. From a distance, the lush greenery and trees shaded the white walls and black tiles, creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.
As you step into the courtyard, you will see withered mountains, green bamboos, duckweed and swimming fish, all arranged in an orderly manner with a long-lasting charm.
The guests couldn't help but marvel at the beautiful environment and took out their mobile phones to take pictures.
Annai smiled and said, "Let's not rush to take pictures. Let's go inside and get to know each other first."
The group walked into the reception room, sat around a long table, and began to introduce themselves in order.
The first person to speak was Zhuang Mingchu: "Hello everyone, my name is Zhuang Mingchu, my gender is Beta, and I am currently the chairman of Wei Shuo Network Technology Co., Ltd. Please take care of me."
Su Ling cheered: "Wow, it's the chairman. Does Network Technology Co., Ltd. develop games?"
Zhuang Mingchu said, "Our company is primarily responsible for e-commerce, including online marketing, customer service, market research, and other aspects. We are not involved in game development projects."
Su Ling nodded, not quite understanding: "Oh..."
It was Liang Shengxia's turn to speak next. She said confidently, "Hello everyone, I'm Liang Shengxia, an Alpha figure skater. I'm sure you all know me. My criteria for choosing a partner are simple. I just want to find a soulmate who shares common ground and can enjoy life together. Gender doesn't matter to me."
The guests started to cheer:
"You're so direct in stating your mate selection criteria right off the bat?"
"And they don't care about gender. Does that mean I can do it too?"
Next it was Cheng Luanxin's turn. A chatterbox like her, she could talk for minutes without stopping when asked to introduce herself, but unfortunately, she was now representing Song Qiuchi, so she could only remain aloof.
"My name is Song Qiuchi, I'm an Alpha, and I'm an actor. Nice to meet you all."
The guests applauded:
"Well, the best actress. We've all seen 'Fool's Game'!"
"Does the movie queen have any criteria for choosing a partner?"
Cheng Luanxin pretended to be serious and said, "No, just go with the flow."
Song Qiuchi: "..."
Although, why does it feel sour?
Soon, all the guests introduced their basic information and moved on to the room-sharing session.
Du Zhiruo, Duan Mengshu, Bian Ning, Lin Zhiyun, and He Ran all have around 10 votes. If they don't share a room with others, they will have a hard time in the following activities.
Bian Ning hesitated and said, "How exactly should we put this room together? We have an odd number of Alphas and Omegas, so there will always be someone left alone..."
Su Ling said, "Sister, this is the purpose of the program! It's to let you sleep with unfamiliar people of the opposite sex and improve your relationship!"
Bian Ning was still quite introverted, and her cheeks suddenly turned red: "This, this is not appropriate..."
Seeing her like this, Su Ling couldn't help but feel soft-hearted: "How about we live together?"
Bian Ning's eyes lit up: "Is it okay?"
Su Ling smiled and said, "Why not? It's just accommodation."
Song Qiuchi gently touched Cheng Luanxin's shoulder: "Who are you going to live with?"
In fact, the most ideal situation, of course, is that the two of them can live together, but at present the votes of both of them are still quite high, so they have to comply with the intention of the program team and share rooms separately.
Cheng Luanxin secretly glanced at Du Zhiruo and muttered softly: "Don't you know who I want to live with..."
Song Qiuchi: "...Don't forget what we said before."
At this time, Duan Mengshu took the initiative to walk up to Cheng Luanxin and said, "Hello, Teacher Song, can I live with you?"
Cheng Luanxin and Song Qiuchi were both stunned. After all, Duan Mengshu's agency had contacted Xin Ying before joining the crew, asking for a potential romantic partner with Song Qiuchi, but was rejected. Normally, he would have avoided the situation after joining the crew, but unexpectedly, Duan Mengshu was willing to live with Song Qiuchi.
Duan Mengshu continued, "I don't have any bad habits. It's just that due to work, I have to type every night. The noise is a bit loud and may disturb you. I wonder if you mind."
Cheng Luanxin actually didn't have that many fussinesses, and she was too embarrassed to refuse others: "Then the two of us should live together?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Du Zhiruo came over with a smile: "Oh, did someone get to Qiuchi first? I wonder if Luan is willing to take me in?"
Song Qiuchi looked at Du Zhiruo quietly for two seconds and said, "Okay."
Cheng Luanxin: “?!?!”
What a massive double standard this is! Do you still remember what we said before?
Cheng Luanxin glared at Song Qiuchi fiercely, but Song Qiuchi pretended not to see it.
After some discussion, the rooms were finally put together. Cheng Luanxin and Duan Mengshu shared one room, Song Qiuchi and Du Zhiruo shared one room, Su Ling and Bian Ning shared one room, Liang Shengxia and Lin Zhiyun shared one room, and Zhuang Mingchu and He Ran shared one room.
After paying the rose tokens, the guests picked up their suitcases and went to their rooms.
Each room has a double bed, a private bathroom and a small kitchen. The camera in the room can be turned on and off freely, which is quite convenient.
Cheng Luanxin opened her suitcase and sorted her clothes into categories.
To be honest, she didn't want to wear any of the clothes Song Qiuchi packed for her. They looked nice, of course, and the prices were there, after all, but they were either too ladylike or too businesslike, none of which suited her temperament and made her feel awkward.
Duan Mengshu also packed up his personal belongings and arranged his desk.
Cheng Luanxin had nothing to do, so she started a conversation with Duan Mengshu: "Is writing a mystery novel very taxing?"
Duan Mengshu was stunned: "It's quite hard when making the outline, but after the outline is formed, writing becomes smoother."
Cheng Luanxin: "Oh. Why don't you become roommates with Lin Zhiyun? I feel like you two would have a lot in common!"
Lin Zhiyun works as a screenwriter and is good at the field of suspense and reasoning.
Duan Mengshu: "I want to get to know more people with different styles. Besides, Lin Zhiyun and I both have very few votes."
Cheng Luanxin nodded: "Well, the audience is not familiar with you yet, but the votes will gradually increase!"
Duan Mengshu smiled faintly: "Thank you. Actually, I'm afraid I'll disturb you. You actors usually have to study the script and need a quiet environment."
Song Qiuchi did pack up two scripts, which were filled with circles and drawings.
But Cheng Luanxin didn't plan to read any script. She was already very tired from playing Song Qiuchi during the day, so how could she have the energy to read a script? Wouldn't it be nice to play with her mobile phone for a while?
What's more, there is a small script between her and Song Qiuchi, so don't accidentally mix up the scenes.
"You don't have to worry about me. Just don't let it interfere with your work."
Duan Mengshu nodded: "Thank you for your understanding."
Cheng Luan thought to herself that this dream book was polite and courteous, which was completely different from the arrogance described by Xin Ying. It was true that seeing is believing.
On the other side, Song Qiuchi and Du Zhiruo also moved into the same dormitory.
After they packed up their personal belongings, they sat together and chatted.
Du Zhiruo calculated: "We haven't seen each other for five years since graduation. The last time we met was at the graduation ceremony, and you hugged me and cried for a long time."
Song Qiuchi had no idea about this. In her impression, Cheng Luanxin was not the type who would cry in front of others.
"Really? I don't remember clearly."
"Haha, it's been so long, it's understandable that I don't remember. Later I learned that you were admitted to the music school and started composing independently. I was quite surprised, after all, that wasn't your ambition in high school."
Song Qiuchi was stunned: "What is my ambition in high school?"
"Isn't it fashion design? You often told me that when I became a pianist in the future, I would wear the clothes you designed for me when I performed."
Song Qiuchi couldn't help but frown when he thought of Cheng Luanxin's aesthetic orientation. Fortunately, Cheng Luanxin didn't become a fashion designer, otherwise there would be a lot more weird clothes in this world.
Du Zhiruo looked at Song Qiuchi, seeming a little hesitant: "Luanxin, although it's a bit strange to ask this, but...is it because of me that you are applying to the music school?"
Hearing this, Song Qiuchi looked at Du Zhiruo in surprise. After all, the camera was still on, and the questions Du Zhiruo asked were a bit too personal.
Although Song Qiuchi is not Cheng Luanxin, she knows that the answer to this question is definitely yes. Cheng Luanxin cannot hide her thoughts. When she was in high school, almost all the classmates knew about Cheng Luanxin's feelings for Du Zhiruo.
Song Qiuchi said vaguely: "It's partly because of your influence."
Du Zhiruo continued, "I haven't contacted you for so many years, not because I haven't thought of you, but every time I want to contact you, I have a fear similar to homesickness, afraid that we can't be like before. You won't blame me, right?"
Song Qiuchi shook his head: "No, you think too much."
Du Zhiruo smiled: "It's great to meet you here."
When he met Du Zhiruo's seemingly sincere eyes, Song Qiuchi felt something was strange.
Du Zhiruo's behavior in front of Cheng Luanxin was completely different from her behavior in front of herself.
She and Du Zhiruo have known each other since childhood. When they were young, they were often teased by their parents, saying that they were engaged and would become in-laws when they grew up. As a result, when she was in adolescence, she once thought that she would be with Du Zhiruo, and she took good care of Du Zhiruo, even at the expense of being regarded as a thorn in the side by Cheng Luanxin.
But later, Du's mother moved abroad for recuperation due to illness, and Du Zhiruo was admitted to a university in another place. After the two families had less and less contact, Song Qiuchi's life seemed to have no obvious changes.
During the years since they separated, she would occasionally think of Du Zhiruo and wonder what kind of existence Du Zhiruo meant to her.
She knew in her heart that she had always been indifferent and insensitive in interpersonal communication. It was precisely because of this that she chose to participate in the program, with the purpose of testing what kind of feelings she had for Du Zhiruo.
As of now, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly turbulent in my heart.
But Cheng Luanxin doesn't seem to be like that. Until now, Cheng Luanxin still seems to have expectations for Du Zhiruo.
She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she always felt that Du Zhiruo was keeping Cheng Luanxin hanging.
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