E-Scum Gong Chapter 84 (Part 2)
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 84 (2/2)
Soon, two more guests arrived, named Tan Hao and Liang Chi.
Tan Hao was wearing a jacket and a baseball cap, with tanned skin and an attractive appearance. He looked quite proud and was likely between 24 and 28 years old.
Liang Chi, on the other hand, looked much more mature, at least 30 or older. Dressed in a suit and bowtie, he had a distinguished air about him.
There was now one empty sofa remaining, with vacant spots beside Yao Mengchen and Luo Zihang.
Tan Hao took a seat on the empty sofa, while Liang Chi considered his options and decided to sit next to Yao Mengchen.
“Oh my gosh! Guest 5, the older guy, seems to have a good first impression of Guest 2. Otherwise, why would he choose to sit with Guest 2 and not with Guest 1?”
“Looking at it now, Luo Zihang seems a bit unfortunate. He has a refined, elegant demeanor, yet he doesn’t seem to be as popular.”
Yao Mengchen was momentarily taken aback but seemed pleased with the attention. His expression brightened significantly.
After exchanging names, everyone engaged in a bit of casual chatter.
For the first time, Lin Xu felt that having many people around was a good thing. It eased his social phobia, allowing him to simply nod and respond as needed.
In contrast, Liang Chi was actively engaging with Yao Mengchen. Although Yao Mengchen responded politely, he didn’t seem particularly thrilled.
Lin Xu stood up again to pour water for everyone, giving Yao Mengchen and the others some private space.
“The current situation seems to be that Yao Mengchen is interested in Lin Xu, while Liang Chi is interested in Yao Mengchen. Luo Zihang and Tan Hao seem somewhat out of the loop.”
“There’s supposed to be a couple, right? I wonder if it could be Liang Chi. But Yao Mengchen can’t be the other half, so this should be interesting.”
“I can’t wait to see Guest 6!”
As the audience and the other five guests eagerly anticipated, Guest 6 finally arrived.
Gu Jinzhi had been led around outside for a while longer, arriving only after everyone else had come in.
Gu Jinzhi maintained his signature style, dressed head-to-toe in designer brands. His hair was dyed a light golden color, giving him a striking, almost flower-boy appearance, which suited his refined features perfectly.
Despite being over thirty, he appeared to be in his late twenties or so.
As soon as Gu Jinzhi entered, he immediately stood out.
Everyone turned to look. Lin Xu followed the crowd's gaze while standing at the bar.
The two made eye contact for a few seconds before instinctively turning away. Lin Xu approached Gu Jinzhi and poured him a glass of water. Their hands brushed briefly as they exchanged the glass before naturally parting.
“Wow! Guest 6 is so stunning. He looks really striking!”
“Even the aloof Tan Hao took a few extra glances!”
“Number 1 too! I’m crying! If my little gege is debuting, please don’t fall in love!”
“I think Guest 1 is just joining in for the fun. Since everyone is looking, he is too. They don’t seem to match at all.”
One thing was clear to everyone: Guest 6, Gu Jinzhi, and Guest 5, Liang Chi, both gave off a wealthy vibe.
Guest 6 seemed like a rich second-generation, while Guest 5 appeared to be a company executive.
“Right now, Liang Chi, Tan Hao, and Luo Zihang all seem suspicious. They don’t show much enthusiasm for finding a partner. Liang Chi is quite a bit older, too.”
“Based purely on appearances, it seems like Guest 1 and Guest 6 would make a good match. Just my random thoughts, hahaha.”
“Looks like everyone’s starting to guess wildly for the prize, haha. I bet by the end of this episode, we’ll have a total cp mix-up.”
Tan Hao spoke up, “Do you want to sit here?”
Gu Jinzhi glanced at him, smiling faintly. “Since we have nothing better to do, how about I mix some drinks for everyone? Would you like some?”
He then moved toward the bar, where the show’s crew had everything prepared.
“Is Guest 6 about to show off his charm? He seems like a nightclub prince type.”
“Alright, eliminating Guest 6. He seems like the fun-loving type. Handsome and rich, there’s no way he’s into a long-term relationship.”
At that moment, Lin Xu was the closest to him and raised an eyebrow slightly.
During the day?
“Guest 1 looks surprised. I hope he’s not being charmed. Please don’t!”
“Guest 1 and Guest 6 don’t have clear top or bottom attributes, but they do seem like they’d make an interesting pairing.”
“So far, I dislike Liang Chi the most. I have a feeling that after this show, that couple might break up. Yes, I’ve already pegged him as a scumbag.”
Everyone got up from their seats, curious about Gu Jinzhi.
“Wow, Jinzhi-ge, you can mix drinks too? That’s impressive,” Yao Mengchen complimented.
He then turned to Lin Xu and asked, “Can you drink?”
Lin Xu shook his head. “I don’t drink alcohol.”
Gu Jinzhi gave him a sidelong glance. “You don’t?”
Lin Xu politely nodded. “No need to mix anything for me. I don’t drink.” He looked at Gu Jinzhi once more.
Gu Jinzhi puffed out one cheek. If Ah Xu didn’t want to drink, then so be it, but why would he not let him drink either? Was he worried he would expose himself by being drunk and acting crazy in broad daylight? But his previous drunken antics were merely a pretense to trick him...
“Wow, Guest 1 seems quite well-behaved. Maybe he’s just not into Guest 6’s type.”
“Guest 2 still seems more interested in Guest 1. He is really sweet.”
Tan Hao ended up chatting more with Gu Jinzhi, as if he had found kindred spirits.
After a display of his bartending skills, Gu Jinzhi handed out the drinks he had mixed to everyone, and the atmosphere became lively.
“Guest 6 is really handsome and charming!”
“It seems like Guest 6 and Guess 4 get along quite well.”
The group was busy discussing their drinks.
Unnoticed by most, Gu Jinzhi discreetly took a sip of plain water that he had set aside, while still engaging in conversation.
“Guest 1 seems to be getting more into it. His smile has become more frequent! When he smiles, it’s really something else. He’s such a great-looking guy!”
“This season is truly a visual feast!”
“Guest 1 seems to be here to make friends, while Guest 6 looks like the playboy type. I’m excited to see if they end up together. It should be interesting. I also expect the hidden couple to break up. That’s my summary.”
“Definitely not Guest 1 and Guest 6. After so many years, there’s no way there’s still any passion or romance left. They’d probably have nightmares just sharing a bed.”
“The show’s setup is quite good this time. If we were just guessing, it wouldn’t be as interesting as those other shows where the cps are overly sweet and fake after getting together.”
Meanwhile, students and acquaintances who knew the truth could only joke in the live chat, but their words got lost among the flood of comments.
If only they could set aside their initial biases, they would see how obvious the details were!
