The Anti-Alpha Protagonist is Exceptionally Biased Towards Me (GL) - Chapter 70

“After drawing your numbers, everyone can go to their rooms to drop off their luggage.”

Yan Tian held the megaphone, speaking while anxiously glancing in Song Xinran’s direction, feeling extremely uneasy.

What was wrong? Miss Song’s expression seemed a little unhappy. Did she find something unsatisfactory?

Did she find the process too boring? Or was the scenery of the chosen location not beautiful enough?

Or did she think the accommodation was too simple?

But this was already the best house they had stayed in for these few episodes. He recalled that in the previous episode on the grassland, everyone had to pitch tents to sleep.

In just a few seconds, dozens of thoughts flashed through Yan Tian’s mind.

Perhaps… he should privately ask this respected figure later?

Meanwhile, everyone was already dragging their suitcases inside. The staircase was in the center of the first floor. As they split up, the people living on the second floor stepped onto the stairs. Gu Yu and Song Xinran exchanged a distant look, both with a hint of helplessness in their eyes.

Their luck today seemed less than ideal.

This two-story house must have been a local resident’s home rented by the production team. The exterior was plain. Although the crew had arranged for cleaning, traces of people having lived there were still visible.

Gu Yu dragged her suitcase and found her room. She first looked around. There were no cameras or recording devices installed inside the room.

However, when she entered, she had noticed cameras placed specifically in the corridors of the first and second floors.

This was a bit troublesome, Gu Yu thought. Under these circumstances, how was she supposed to see Miss Song?

She didn’t have much luggage. Items that were not allowed had already been taken away by the production team, leaving only some clothes and essential supplies.

087 silently watched its host organize things. After a while, it finally couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity:

[Host, why did you decide to participate in this variety show?]

087 hadn’t appeared for several days. Hearing the semi-mechanical female voice suddenly in her mind, Gu Yu’s movements paused slightly.

She considered 087’s question and organized her words:

[Perhaps I wanted to experience something I hadn’t before I return to my own world.]

087 said:

[I see.]

The light blue data orb of 087 flickered. So the host still intended to go back. It thought the host would stay here because of the protagonist.

087 said:

[However, the protagonist came with you to participate in the variety show, which, to some extent, has also averted another painful plotline from the original book.]

Gu Yu stopped her movements upon hearing this:

[Another one?]

087 said:

[Yes. In the original text, the protagonist’s gland was damaged due to the N9 pharmaceutical, and because of a misunderstanding, she was forced to temporarily get engaged to Xie Yuanjing.]

[Xie Yuanjing initially thought that with the engagement, the protagonist’s attitude towards him would soften. However, he didn’t expect the protagonist to become even more disgusted and avoidant of him.]

[Xie Yuanjing was therefore unwilling to give up and used another banned drug on the protagonist. According to the timeline, in three days, it would be the scene where Xie Yuanjing drugged her.]

Gu Yu frowned and said:

[Why didn’t you warn me?]

087:

[Because the system detected that the protagonist and host would be far away from the location where the plot occurred, and data analysis showed that this plot was highly unlikely to happen.]

Gu Yu:

[Then why are you telling me now?]

087 felt a little guilty:

[…Um, just in case.]

The truth was, because of her host and the protagonist’s clinginess, 087 was afraid of being confined to the small dark room again, so it rarely came online, and then… it forgot about the matter.

Fortunately, the host was proactive and, just like last time, took the protagonist away from the capital.

Gu Yu was unaware of its internal monologue. She was still focused on what 087 hadn’t finished saying:

[So… was Miss Song okay afterward?]

She was afraid of hearing a bad answer, yet she couldn’t help but want to know the outcome of everything that happened to Miss Song.

Although she knew Miss Song must have suffered a lot.

But she still held onto a shred of hope. What if? What if Miss Song was lucky that one time? What if she didn’t have to suffer?

087:

[The protagonist was drugged but didn’t let Xie Yuanjing succeed. She knocked out Xie Yuanjing and escaped.]

Gu Yu’s heart slightly relaxed, but before she could be happy for Miss Song.

087’s next words shattered all her hope:

[But… because of the illegal drug, the protagonist would have needed Xie Yuanjing’s mark. So…]

[She chose to cut out her own gland.]

Gu Yu’s heart ached, as if a sharp knife had savagely cut through it.

She recalled the plot summary 087 had given her before: having her gland removed, amnesia, family dying in a car accident, bankruptcy…

So that was it—

Miss Song’s gland was something she decided to remove herself.

How much pain would it take to directly cut out the gland?

Gu Yu felt like she couldn’t breathe. Her heart felt tightly blocked.

An urge surged up. At this moment, she desperately wanted to see Miss Song.

This impulse made her push open the room door. However, as soon as she stepped out, she saw Lyu Yin, who lived next door to her.

The two were not very familiar, but the hallway had a camera recording.

Gu Yu’s rationality returned somewhat. She tried to adjust her breathing and took the initiative to greet Lyu Yin.

Lyu Yin was easy to get along with and responded with a smile: “Hello. You’re done organizing so quickly?”

Gu Yu nodded, her words as simple and polite as ever: “Mhm, I don’t have many things.”

Lyu Yin looked at her exquisitely beautiful features and said seriously: “That’s true. The production team must have confiscated most of it.”

With her composed face, telling such a small joke didn’t feel out of place. Instead, it subtly made people feel more relaxed, quietly bringing the two closer.

Lyu Yin asked: “Were you about to go out?”

Gu Yu replied: “No, just taking a walk.”

“I see…”

“Hey! You guys are out, too.” A cheerful voice came from above and not too far away.

Gu Yu looked up at the sound, only to see Le Weier arm in arm with Song Xinran descending the stairs. Song Xinran showed no sign of resistance.

When did Miss Song and Le Weier get so close? Gu Yu wondered, her gaze fixed on Miss Song, momentarily unable to look away.

Le Weier was somewhat excited when she saw Gu Yu and Lyu Yin.

“We were planning to go for a walk outside. I looked out the window in my room, and the scenery here is quite nice. Do you want to join us?”

This was her first variety show, and everything felt new and exciting to her.

Lyu Yin responded: “Okay, let’s go together.”

Le Weier turned to Gu Yu, very enthusiastic: “Gu Yu, how about you?”

Gu Yu lowered her gaze and answered: “Okay.”

Lyu Yin was slightly surprised. She had thought Gu Yu wouldn’t agree, as the other person didn’t look like someone interested in such activities.

Le Weier didn’t overthink it. She was delighted: “That’s great! Four of us going out together! Should I ask the others if they want to come too?”

No one objected, so Le Weier joyfully went to call the others.

Gu Yu and the two others simply waited where they were. At this moment, Song Xinran stood next to Gu Yu. Neither of them wore heels. Gu Yu was slightly taller, and when she looked down, she could see a cute little hair swirl on the crown of Miss Song’s head.

Her gaze wasn’t obvious, but Song Xinran keenly noticed it and immediately turned her head, looking at Gu Yu.

She didn’t speak, but her bright, beautiful eyes simply looked at Gu Yu, as if asking, “What’s wrong?”

Gu Yu pursed her lips. At this moment, she had an inexplicable urge to hug the other person, as if only through this could she confirm that the person was vibrantly alive.

Le Weier quickly returned. She had asked everyone one by one, and no one refused; everyone agreed to go for a walk.

“Let’s go, let’s go, time to leave!”

Each guest had their exclusive cameraman responsible for recording individual footage. Seeing the group heading out, they immediately followed behind with their equipment.

The On the Country Road production team was excellent at choosing locations. The scenery here was indeed beautiful. Houses were relatively spread out. The dirt road was paved with fine, black gravel, and on both sides were farmlands where the rice was almost ready for harvest.

The chirping of insects could vaguely be heard among the trees. Unlike the city, this place symbolized tranquility and leisure.

The group was very sensible and did not walk toward other residential areas. The places they walked through were rarely frequented by people.

Fu Ranqiu said: “I think I hear the sound of water. Is there a stream or something nearby?”

The eyes of a few people lit up when they heard this: “A stream! Where is it? Let’s go see!”

They started looking. The production team had already surveyed the area, and the surroundings were safe, so they had no concerns.

Following the sound, Feng Shuang was the first to find the location. She turned back, cupped her hands around her mouth like a megaphone, and shouted: “Over here! Come quickly!”

There was indeed a small stream here. There were several small mountains nearby, and the stream’s water, having been filtered, looked exceptionally clear.

Le Weier put her foot in and let out a light “hiss”: “It’s cold!”

The group took off their shoes and carefully stepped into the water. The water level was not deep, only reaching their ankles.

It was unclear who started playing with the water, laughing and splashing it at each other.

Gu Yu had just stepped into the water when she heard a voice:

“Gu Yu—”

Gu Yu looked over, and a few drops of water splashed onto the side of her face, wetting a few strands of hair at her temples.

In the sunlight, the water droplets seemed to glow. After succeeding, Song Xinran smiled brightly, with fragmented light hidden in her eyes.

“You didn’t dodge it!” Song Xinran was so happy because of this little prank.

Her face looked even more radiant.

Surrounded by the laughter and noise of splashing water, and the rushing sound of water being stirred, their interaction was hidden yet conspicuous within it.

Gu Yu thought, That’s good. Miss Song is alright now.

The group played for nearly half an hour. Considering that they still had filming to continue, they reluctantly headed back.

Through this playtime, the relationships between the few people seemed to have become closer.

Back at the residence, while the others were away, Director Yan Tian finally found a chance to approach Song Xinran and asked nervously:

“Miss Song, did you have fun today? If you have any dissatisfaction or anything you need to instruct, please feel free to speak.”

Song Xinran glanced at him: “There is one thing, actually.”

Yan Tian hurriedly said: “Please, tell me.”

So, Song Xinran said naturally: “I don’t want to sleep alone tonight. I’ll go to Gu Yu’s room. You are not allowed to broadcast anything your hallway camera films; cut it all out.”

Wh-Wh-Wh-What?!

Yan Tian was astonished, almost suspecting something was wrong with his ears. Miss Song couldn’t sleep? So she was going to Gu Yu’s room?!

Was there any necessary connection between these two things?

He looked at Song Xinran, whose face was full of entitlement, seemingly not finding anything surprising about her own words.

Yan Tian looked at her and started to doubt whether he was overreacting.

He thought, somewhat dazed, that he finally knew why Miss Song came to this variety show.

He swallowed his inner suspicion and unease, trying to calm himself down: “No problem, Miss Song. I guarantee no related videos will be leaked.”

He could not afford to offend the Song family.