A Milky-Orange Scented Omega Became a Sensation via a Dating Show [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 8

Zhong Lin opened her room door.

Standing there was a female Omega, slightly shorter than Zhong Lin, with short curly hair and bright, lively eyes.

“Time for a meeting,” the girl said with a polite smile.

Zhong Lin nodded as she searched her memory for the characters. There were three Omega guests in total: one was the male Omega Zhou Xiaoduo (the original Zhong Lin’s “best friend”), and this one was the other female Omega guest, Liang Shan.

Following Liang Shan to the living room, she found several guests already seated around a marble coffee table.

Sitting on the far end of the long sofa was a girl with a high ponytail—the cool Alpha No. 2, Chu Yunze, whom Zhong Lin had accidentally selected. When Chu Yunze saw Zhong Lin walk in, her hand slipped, causing her water glass to wobble and spill water onto the back of her hand.

Pei Yi sat on the single sofa to the far left, legs crossed, hands resting on her knees, saying absolutely nothing.

Only the male Alpha No. 3, Zhu Ying, seemed to have nothing on his mind. He was the first to stand and offer a seat to Zhong Lin. “Alright, everyone is here.”

“Let’s draw lots to decide the cooking pairs.”

The results were out: Pei Yi and Zhong Lin, Chu Yunze and Zhou Xiaoduo, and Zhu Ying and Liang Shan.

Everyone’s expressions shifted. This kitchen assignment was practically legendary—everyone wondered if the production crew had rigged the lots on purpose.

Guest Omega No. 2, Zhou Xiaoduo, and Omega No. 3, Liang Shan—both of these guests had chosen Pei Yi in their “Initial Heartbeat Pick,” abandoning the Alpha guests they had the sweetest interactions with over the past few days. Now, they were forced to cook with the Alphas they had just “dumped.”

Talk about awkward. ⊙_⊙

The first group up to cook was Pei Yi and Zhong Lin.

Zhong Lin hesitated, her small fingers clenching and unclenching in her palms. She decided to confess the fact that she probably, maybe, most likely… didn’t know how to cook. Human food was delicious but the preparation was too intricate for a Baize cub.

Zhong Lin only knew how to eat; she had never learned to cook, nor had she ever tried. In the era where the Baize cub lived, roasted meat and clean water were already world-class delicacies.

Suddenly, Zhou Xiaoduo spoke up: “Zhong Lin’s hand is injured. Let me take her place…”

“No one objects, right?” Zhou Xiaoduo looked around, his gaze lingering on Pei Yi for a long time to observe her reaction. He then turned his face, eyes smiling as he looked at Zhong Lin. “Does Lin-lin have any objection?”

Zhou Xiaoduo thought: I bet a dime that this brat won’t let me have my way. She definitely won’t pass up any chance to be alone with Pei Yi!

Zhong Lin loosened her clenched hands, her eyes curving as she smiled softly at him. “Mhm, thank you so much~”

Zhou Xiaoduo: ??! Is this freaking Zhong Lin?!

Excuse me?!! She just handed over a prime opportunity to be alone with Pei Yi just like that?!

Click-clack— The sound of heels hitting the floor echoed. Pei Yi stood up, left the single sofa, and headed toward the kitchen alone.

The group dispersed, either returning to their rooms or staying in the living room to watch TV. Zhou Xiaoduo hurried after Pei Yi toward the kitchen.

Zhong Lin thought for a moment. If she went straight back to her room… it would probably be very rude. QAQ~ She was supposed to be the one cooking tonight, and Zhou Xiaoduo had helped her out of it.

In the original book, “Zhong Lin” was hated for being brainless, selfish, lazy, and a clout-chaser. Being “lazy and refusing to work” was one of the original sins. After hesitating, she followed them into the kitchen.

It was an open kitchen with a white dining counter next to the cabinets. As Zhong Lin passed the counter, she reflexively picked up an apron, looking a bit lost.

Pei Yi turned around from the sink. Her white blazer was gone, revealing a well-tailored, designer black sleeveless dress. She was wearing a black-and-white striped apron over it. Seeing Zhong Lin return, Pei Yi’s movement of drying her hands paused for a second. “Why are you back?”

Zhong Lin whispered, “I… I want to help.”

At the same time, Zhou Xiaoduo walked in from the other side. He had an apron draped over his head and was leaning his waist toward Pei Yi, subtly hinting for her to help him tie it.

Pei Yi acted as if she hadn’t seen him and asked calmly, “What do you want to eat?”

Zhou Xiaoduo: “Help me tie my apron first.” This was a clear physical hint; tying an apron is intimate and involves inevitable body contact. He wanted to use the chance to touch Pei Yi.

Zhong Lin smelled a “task.” Work! There’s work to do!!

“Sure~” Zhong Lin rushed over from behind Pei Yi and, with a few quick motions, tied Zhou Xiaoduo’s apron extremely tight.

Zhou Xiaoduo: “…” Who asked YOU to tie it!!

“I’ll eat anything, I’m not picky,” Zhou Xiaoduo said helplessly. He thought Pei Yi’s question was directed at him.

“What do you want to eat?” Pei Yi asked again. “I’m asking you. Why aren’t you talking?”

Zhong Lin turned her head: ?

She looked up blankly, right into a pair of enchanting, upturned eyes. Pei Yi had a high nose bridge and a heroic spirit in her brows. At the moment, she was frowning slightly, shooting an dissatisfied look at Zhong Lin. “Forget it if you won’t say.”

Her tone was impatient, arrogant, and cold—carrying the unique deterrent of a high-tier Alpha.

Zhong Lin: What’s happening?! She was talking to me? Not Zhou Xiaoduo?

Zhong Lin felt a bit shy and answered weakly, “I… I’m okay with anything, too.”

Zhou Xiaoduo: “…”

Zhong Lin: “Is there anything I can help with?”

The apron in her hand was suddenly snatched away. Pei Yi casually tossed it onto a nearby counter. “You’re injured, so just rest. Don’t cook. The wound shouldn’t get wet.” Her tone was practically an order.

Livestream Bullet Comments:

【 Look at how Zhong Lin tied that apron… my god, he looks like a bundled zongzi (rice dumpling)! Look at Xiaoduo’s face turning green, I’m dying~ 】

【 Wait, didn’t Zhou Xiaoduo tell Sister Yunze he liked her? Now he’s hinting at Pei Yi… this male Omega isn’t simple. He’s a legendary ‘Green Tea Boy,’ isn’t he! 】

【 I saw a spoiler of his Initial Pick! He chose Pei Yi. What a huge Green Tea… 】

【 Observing silently ing 】

Zhong Lin stepped around the counter but then paused. She asked hesitantly: “Um… do you know how to cook?”

A rich heiress like Pei Yi—weren’t they usually the type who “had never done a day’s work in their lives”? She might not even be as good as a Baize cub! Zhong Lin could at least spear a piglet and roast it over a bonfire!

Zhou Xiaoduo started chopping onions. It was a hassle, and his eyes were stinging, but he didn’t miss the chance to answer. “I know how. Did you forget? I told you back in high school.”

“I do,” Pei Yi nodded, taking a clean porcelain bowl and two eggs from the cupboard.

“Really?” Zhong Lin let out a low “Eh?” with a rising tone, clearly shocked that Pei Yi could cook.

“If you don’t believe me… go sit over there and wait for me.” Pei Yi pointed toward the white dining counter.

Zhou Xiaoduo (smile gradually disappearing ⊙__⊙): “…” So awkward. Why are these two suddenly ignoring me to talk to each other?!

Zhong Lin pulled out a chair and sat obediently by the counter. From this spot, she could see everything in the open kitchen.

Slender, fair fingers gripped the handle of a manual whisk, slowly evening out the egg liquid in the porcelain bowl. Pei Yi’s movements actually looked quite skilled.

Pei Yi explained in a low voice, “I only know a little. I occasionally make something for myself.”

“Oh, then you’re pretty amazing,” Zhong Lin said, sitting on the high chair, her slender legs swaying back and forth. “Wait… you’ve always been amazing. After all, you’re Pei Yi…” she muttered unconsciously.

The female lead Alpha was super powerful in the original book. Zhong Lin remembered clearly that Pei Yi was a Best Actress and an academic overachiever with two degrees! A Baize cub didn’t understand what universities or degrees were for… but she had seen some Weibo posts earlier: “Thesis data is so hard!”, “Help… the advisor wants a group meeting again QAQ I want to die!”, “I failed another subject, the library roof is so cold…”

It sounded like university was a life-or-death process. And Pei Yi managed to do that twice while being a movie star… she really was amazing! The Baize cub silently gave Pei Yi a thumbs-up in her heart.

The kitchen fell into silence. Pei Yi tucked ham into slices of toast and placed them in a pan, pouring a golden layer of egg liquid evenly over them.

Her movements were careful. From this angle, Zhong Lin could see Pei Yi’s profile—ink-black hair falling over a rounded, fair shoulder. Pei Yi’s chin was slightly lowered, her gaze fixed on the pan, her expression very serious…

But the tips of her ears were turning red.

A few minutes later, a golden French toast was served on a pure white plate and placed on the counter in front of Zhong Lin. Slender fingers tapped the table.

“Want to try?” Pei Yi took a set of cutlery from the rack and handed it to her.

She leaned her fair arm on the white counter, her dark brown eyes slightly lowered as she looked at the top of Zhong Lin’s round head. Her expression was complex.

“About this morning… thank you.”

The voice came low from above, as if she didn’t want a third person to hear. Zhong Lin looked up, and their eyes met. In the depths of those dark brown eyes, her own silhouette was reflected.

Zhong Lin blinked, her head tilting slightly. Tiny question marks seemed to sprout from her head.

This morning? What happened?

Why was Pei Yi thanking her?!