E-Scum Gong Chapter 86
Translated by Q the Panda (ko-fi)
Chapter 86
At seven o’clock in the morning, cameras positioned at various angles in the Love Cabin were set. The footage in the live stream shifted constantly, following the actions of the six guests.
Summer vacation was a time of excitement for students, but the guests still had to work.
Just two days into the broadcast, the live stream was already bustling with activity early in the morning, demonstrating the show's immense popularity among the audience.
“Guys, this is the first morning of my summer vacation that I've woken up early. It's so enjoyable to lie in bed and watch the live stream!”
“+1”
“Does Guest 1 also have to go to school during the summer? He seems like a top student! What brand is that backpack he’s carrying? I want to buy one for my boyfriend. It looks so fresh and stylish.”
“Laughing so hard. It’s almost nine o’clock, and why hasn’t Room 6 stirred yet? Is this what the simple life of a rich kid looks like?”
“I’m shipping this couple so hard. One’s up early, and the other’s still asleep, hahahahaha!”
To fit his persona, Lin Xu didn’t drive to work. Instead, he found a nearby bike-sharing station, scanned for an electric bike, and rode to school. The convenience of numerous bike-sharing points around the campus suited him well.
He even had to make a detour to the office to change into appropriate attire. Although the school's dress code was quite relaxed, he felt it was important to present himself neatly. Especially at his age, he didn’t want to be teased by students.
At nine o’clock, Gu Jinzhi finally opened the door, rubbing his head, and was momentarily stunned by the sight of the camera at the door. It took him a few seconds to remember he was participating in a reality show. All the other rooms were still closed, clearly indicating he was the only one left.
A look of frustration immediately crossed his face. He had promised to send Ah Xu to work yesterday.
Although he enjoyed sleeping in, it was rare for him to wake up this late on a workday. He had been quite disciplined lately.
But he didn't sleep very well last night, so he got up late.
After a day of filming, the novelty had worn off, and Gu Jinzhi was already thinking of slipping away. Nevertheless, he quickly got ready, washed up, changed into his suit, and noticed an unread message from Lin Xu on his phone.
“The sandwiches are in the cupboard. Heat them up if they’re cold.”
Gu Jinzhi felt a warm glow in his heart. Although such scenes were very common in their daily lives, every morning like this still felt incredibly good.
This undoubtedly sped up Gu Jinzhi’s preparations. He went straight to the kitchen, made himself a coffee, grabbed a sandwich, and headed out.
When he was single, he would skip breakfast if he was short on time, but that was undeniably unhealthy!
“LMAO, Guest 6 has to go to work, hahahahaha. Looks like he's not that idle after all!”
“He even tidied his hair before going out. So vain!”
“Wait, am I the only one wondering who made the food?”
“Heavens! It’s Guest 1. It seems like only Guest 1 made breakfast this morning while the other guests left directly. Guest 6 must have seen the food and grabbed some. What a coincidence. I’m shipping them so hard!”
Gu Jinzhi drove off in his luxury car, leaving a flurry of comments in his wake.
During the day, the live broadcast channel naturally closed as the career guessing segment was an important part of the show.
However, at noon, the production team released the results of the first episode's initial heartthrob voting, which had everyone glued to their screens in anticipation.
“Finally here. My legs are so sore from squatting!”
“Guest 1 picked Guest 6, as expected. Laughing so hard. Blink if you’re coerced!”
“Yao Mengchen also chose Guest 1! Looks like that dinner last night was a waste. Old Liang’s smile froze.jpg.”
“Even though Liang Chi looks pitiful, I’d also choose Guest 1. I couldn’t argue with that face~~~ Plus, I really love Guest 1’s personality. It doesn’t seem like he’s here just to debut.”
“Tan Hao picked Guest 6, Gu Jinzhi, and Liang Chi picked Yao Mengchen. This was all expected. I’m most looking forward to seeing who Guest 6 picks, hahahaha!”
“Wait, what? Is Guest 1 the popular one? I don’t understand Luo Zihang’s line here. I remember they didn’t have much interaction, right? But it seems Luo Zihang doesn’t have much interaction with others either.”
“Luo Zihang previously invited Lin Xu to cook together, so he might be into this type. In the face of absolute good looks, it seems no type matters. The other two 1s are so pitiful, hahahaha!”
“Guest 6's vote is announced! Ahhh! I hope there’s no unexpected twist, like him having a crush on Old Liang or something. I won’t allow it!”
“Haha! As expected, Guest 6 and Guest 1 are the top picks! I’m shipping them so hard. As expected, an assertive 0 is more effective.”
Thus, the cp fans celebrated all afternoon, causing the topic to skyrocket to hot searches. Anyone who didn’t know would think they were about to get married.
The comments flooded in by the thousands.
“Is the quality of dating shows this high now? I haven’t seen this many handsome guys even among straight men.”
“Just a bystander, but I support this match. I’m tired of the pretty 0 and ugly 1 combinations. At last, we got a well-matched pair!”
“I’m going to check it out too.”
Meanwhile, the regular guests also received the results of the heartthrob voting on their phones. There were no names, only vote counts, but it didn’t lessen the disappointment for some.
Lin Xu was surprised to have received three votes. He hadn’t felt any particular enthusiasm from the others, so he assumed it was just random first-time voting and didn’t think much of it.
In the evening, when the regular guests returned to the Love Cabin, their expressions varied.
The few guests who received zero votes looked less than thrilled, especially Liang Chi, who had hoped that his performance the previous day would garner some support.
Guest 1 and Guest 6, the popular pair, didn’t seem particularly elated by their fame. They weren’t swayed by the attention they received.
“Even though the regular guests this season are supposed to be high-quality men from the industry, those at the level of Guest 1 and Guest 6 are certainly not just ordinary in real life. It would be great if they ended up together.”
“I don’t care who the hidden couple is anymore. I’m not interested in guessing all that drama. Just lock in Guest 1 and Guest 6 for me!”
That evening, dinner was prepared by Luo Zihang and Tan Hao. The two chatted a bit and seemed to become slightly more familiar with each other.
Yao Mengchen also began to consider Liang Chi’s invitation and went out for a walk together.
“Seems like the guests are all quite generous, which is pleasant to see.”
“Yao Mengchen clearly likes mature men, but initially, he was drawn to Guest 1’s looks.”
“The charm of students is their simplicity and youthful handsomeness, but they lack other qualities. Compared to Guest 1, Liang Chi seems more reliable and, frankly, looks wealthier, hahaha.”
“Guest 6 and Guest 1 are really a perfect match. They’re well-suited in age, and Guest 6 is also wealthy. A younger partner is so appealing, hahaha.”
On a midsummer night, with the gentle music and soft lighting, the Love Cabin looked very cozy. The guests' feelings might have subtly shifted as well.
The show’s first official date was scheduled for the weekend. In the morning, all the guests were gathered, looking quite stylish.
Among the guests, Lin Xu stood out for his good looks and demeanor.
On the table were three items. Lin Xu, Liang Chi, and Tan Hao needed to choose one of these items to determine their date for the day.
The remaining guests sat on the sofa, watching them with interest.
“Who wants to go first?” Yao Mengchen asked brightly, glancing at Lin Xu with anticipation, perhaps hoping for some kind of coincidence.
However, Liang Chi quickly made eye contact with him, seeming to wonder which choice belonged to Yao Mengchen.
“Let’s play rock-paper-scissors,” he suggested.
After a quick game of rock-paper-scissors, Lin Xu was the first to choose.
“This is so exciting. Which one will be Guest 1’s choice? Today’s date seems like it could be a game-changer.”
Gu Jinzhi watched Lin Xu with his chin resting on his hand, feeling confident about their rapport. He always felt secure in their mutual understanding.
The three items on the table were a handcrafted clay figurine, a burger meal, and a toy car model, each related to the day’s date activities.
Tan Hao watched Lin Xu’s choice nervously. Over the past few days, he had clearly noticed that, due to various coincidences, Gu Jinzhi and Lin Xu had spent a lot of time together. With 0 vote for him and Liang Chi, it was clear that Gu Jinzhi had some feelings for Lin Xu.
If he could, Tan Hao hoped he would select him for the date today.
Lin Xu didn’t hesitate much and picked the burger meal, smiling faintly. “It’s still warm.”
Tan Hao breathed a sigh of relief. As the second to choose, he was somewhat pleased with his selection of the toy car. He thought that among the three, only Gu Jinzhi seemed to genuinely like this item.
Liang Chi, however, wasn’t as thrilled.
He recalled that Yao Mengchen had praised his cooking multiple times at the dinner table and had a lively personality. It seemed like he would prefer the burger.
Once the selections were made, the director timely asked Lin Xu, “Why did you choose this?”
He was also quite surprised and thought to himself that they must be really in sync, considering their show was entirely unscripted.
Lin Xu adjusted his glasses and replied, “It feels like a very straightforward personality, and I prefer that type.”
At that moment, the comments section was nearly in chaos. The viewers, having seen the other three’s chosen items, knew that Lin Xu’s "straightforward" person referred to Gu Jinzhi.
“So funny, hahahaha! Guest 1 is so naive. He’ll be going on a date with Guest 6 again today.”
“From what Lin Xu said, it seems like he actually prefers Yao Mengchen’s type. But with Yao Mengchen being pursued by Liang Chi these days, there hasn’t been much opportunity.”
“That’s fate. Guest 1 and Guest 6 clearly have some serendipitous connection.”
After the results were announced and Yao Mengchen approached him, Tan Hao looked a bit dazed. Their date activity was bumper cars.
“LOL besides Guest 1 and Guest 6, everything else got completely mixed up.”
The three pairs set off from the Love Cabin to their respective destinations. Lin Xu, holding the burger meal, handed it to Gu Jinzhi once they were in the car, and Gu Jinzhi immediately began eating.
“Where are we going? Is it something physically demanding?” Lin Xu asked.
Gu Jinzhi nodded mysteriously. “A little.”
When they got out of the car, they were greeted by the expansive view of a beautiful lake. Lin Xu quickly understood what the activity might involve.
It was just the right setting for Lin Xu, who was dressed as a student, fitting perfectly with the lakeside cycling atmosphere.
Under the shade of the trees, Lin Xu leisurely pedaled around the lake, with the recently-fed Gu Jinzhi sitting on the back seat, taking photos with his camera.
The camera captured various details, from Lin Xu’s pale neck to his elbows, documenting every nuance.
They occasionally stopped to rest on a bench, buying some ice jelly from a nearby vendor, enjoying a pleasant break.
“Laughing so hard. Who would have thought Guest 1 would be doing this physical activity? He seems to have adapted quite well.”
“So the burger was meant to make Guest 1 ride with extra weight, hahahahaha!”
“Not sure why, but it feels like a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Guest 1 and Guest 6 have such strange chemistry — like they don’t quite belong together but somehow fit perfectly.”
“Such a great vibe~”