A Sweet Soft Alpha and a Psycho-Beauty Go Viral Online (GL) - Chapter 42 (The Finale)

“Cut.”
The director was very satisfied with the performance. The crew members around them also wore expressions of delight, clearly charmed by the chemistry on set. Truthfully, the actual plot didn’t even matter that much—just seeing Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin standing together felt sweet enough to melt hearts.

Whenever the two of them interacted, there was an undeniable couple-like vibe between them. It didn’t require any deliberate marketing or forced chemistry—the atmosphere they naturally created was warm, intimate, and laced with romantic undertones.

The production team was more than pleased with their performance; it exceeded all expectations. The acting, which was initially their greatest concern, was no longer an issue. The show had a high production budget and strong visual quality, so as long as everything proceeded steadily, the final result was bound to be exceptional.

After a short break, Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin got ready for the next scene. In the story, the sect began investigating the sudden unrest among the spirit beasts. Shen Nian, played by Yu Wanyin, covered for Xu Pingyun, played by Qiao Sanghe, and the narrative soon transitioned to a trial in the “Luo Yu Sea Realm,” a special arc in the script where the characters sought cultivation breakthroughs and spiritual treasures.

During this journey, Xu Pingyun was injured, and Shen Nian healed her. It was from this point in the story that their relationship began to deepen emotionally.

At first, there was mutual attraction laced with caution and suspicion.

When the director looked through the monitor, he was stunned by the way the two actresses looked at each other—eyes filled with genuine affection. In his experience, only veteran actors or award-winning talents could convincingly portray such heartfelt emotion.

Most actors, no matter how hard they tried, still carried visible signs of “acting” during emotional scenes. But Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin weren’t typical method actors—they were immersive performers, and more importantly, they were a real-life couple. There wasn’t a trace of artificiality in their gazes. Their authentic chemistry gave the director full confidence in the project’s success.

They spent about four months on set. On the day filming wrapped, Qiao Sanghe shared a piece of news that made Yu Wanyin slightly nervous:

Her parents wanted to meet Yu Wanyin.

Although their attitude toward the couple’s relationship had never been clear, things had definitely improved compared to before.

Qiao Sanghe had long-standing issues with her parents. This meeting was only happening because her parents, now aging and dealing with health issues, had expressed a desire to mend the relationship. That was the only reason she agreed to introduce Yu Wanyin to them. Had her parents remained as stubborn and dismissive as before, she wouldn’t have even considered it.

Her father’s recent illness hadn’t left her unmoved. Perhaps time really did soften old conflicts—what once felt like irreconcilable issues no longer seemed so insurmountable.

“Don’t worry, they won’t make things hard for you. If anything makes you uncomfortable, we’ll leave right away,” Qiao Sanghe reassured her.

She didn’t want Yu Wanyin to feel pressured. After all, meeting your partner’s parents—especially in a situation like this—was bound to be nerve-wracking for anyone.

Yu Wanyin’s heart warmed at how much Qiao Sanghe cared for her feelings. As long as Sanghe cared, she was willing to do anything.

Still, she was anxious. This meeting was important to her. She hoped that Qiao Sanghe’s parents would at least accept her—or better yet, accept their relationship.

“This is our first time meeting, so I really want to make a good impression. I’m not sure what Uncle and Auntie like. Would it be inappropriate if I just pick something at random?” she asked.

Qiao Sanghe thought for a moment. “Just get some premium cigarettes and liquor. My mom also loves silk clothing. It’s the thought that counts.”

Yu Wanyin made a mental note of everything. Cigarettes and liquor were safe gifts, unlikely to offend. In addition, she carefully selected a variety of health supplements, a silk qipao from a luxury brand for Qiao

Sanghe’s mother—something elegant and age-appropriate—a high-end belt and tie for her father, and a diamond necklace for her mother.

She was no longer the struggling woman she used to be. Since entering the entertainment industry, even as a newcomer, her popularity—thanks to her pairing with Qiao Sanghe—was on par with A-list celebrities.

Her acting fees and endorsement deals were generous, and without a traditional agency taking a cut, her income was hers to manage. With Qiao Sanghe’s manager overseeing her work, she was better off than most entertainers, and had already accumulated a modest amount of wealth.

Now, she was planning to expand into other areas: investing in variety show production, opening an online store, and even launching a hotpot restaurant. She wanted to build a broader business empire—not just for herself, but for Qiao Sanghe and her little sister Yu Xiaoya. She had to work hard for their future.

Yu Wanyin was crystal clear: everything she had now was thanks to Qiao Sanghe. Without her, she would never have gone from penniless obscurity to being a household name. Qiao Sanghe had completely changed her life—and saved her sister.

She genuinely loved her and had decided long ago that Qiao Sanghe was the most important person in her life. But she also knew she had to earn her place. A healthy relationship thrives when both partners are equally capable and valuable. Only then can it be long-lasting. Otherwise, the imbalance would create cracks.

To walk with Qiao Sanghe for the long haul—she needed to keep growing, keep improving.

Before she realized it, the weekend had arrived.

Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin arrived at the Bìshuǐlán Villa with gifts in hand, assisted by staff. To their surprise, Qiao’s parents weren’t as strict or intimidating as they had imagined.

On the contrary, they appeared to be gentle and well-mannered, though they spoke very little and came across as rather reserved.

Qiao’s parents asked Yu Wanyin, “How did you meet our Sangsang? What are your plans for the future? Over the years, no matter how much we tried to guide her, she wouldn’t listen. We’ve come to accept that young people have their own ideas. Still, we can’t help but worry. Are you truly serious about being together? Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and we don’t want our daughter making the wrong choice.”

Yu Wanyin immediately replied, sincerely and respectfully, “I’ve thought deeply about our future. My feelings for Qiao Sanghe are completely genuine—she is the most important person in my life. I will do everything I can to make her happy. As for our plans, I’ll continue my career in the entertainment industry, but I also plan to invest in variety programs and film projects, eventually transitioning to behind-the-scenes work. I’ve got other business ventures in mind as well. Whatever happens, I hope you’ll trust me and give me a chance—to witness our future together.”

For Qiao’s parents, it was the first time they’d seen their daughter care so deeply for someone. She had never been like this with anyone before. Knowing their daughter’s personality—once she made up her mind, no one could change it—this was why they had finally chosen to compromise.

Though they weren’t especially fond of Yu Wanyin at first, there was nothing they could do to change Qiao Sanghe’s mind. All they could do was give Yu Wanyin a chance.

“Very well. We believe you. Just don’t disappoint us,” her father said. “If your career sees significant progress in the next year, then we’ll consider the marriage settled.”

Both Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin lit up with joy. They hadn’t expected her parents to be so reasonable—before arriving, they had braced themselves for harsh judgment and opposition.

Now, seeing her parents accept Yu Wanyin was everything Qiao Sanghe had hoped for. She truly wanted to be with her, and now, with her parents’ blessing, she felt she had no regrets.

“Thank you, Mom and Dad.”

“Thank you, Uncle and Auntie. I’ll do my best.”

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On the way home, the two were noticeably more relaxed than when they had arrived. With parental approval secured, there was nothing else standing in their way.

Qiao Sanghe was overwhelmed with emotion. She wasn’t even sure why she felt this excited—maybe it was because every disagreement she’d ever had with her parents had ended in bitter conflict. This was the first time they had truly compromised. The first time they had agreed with her decision.

She knew clearly that she hadn’t gotten together with Yu Wanyin out of rebellion. She had genuinely envisioned a future with her, and she was determined to live it.

“Yinyin, does this mean… we can really get married now? Is this really happening? My parents have agreed—we can finally get married! Let’s go get our marriage certificate tomorrow, okay?”

Yu Wanyin was stunned. She hadn’t expected the surprise to come so suddenly. Marriage had always felt like a distant dream—there had been so many obstacles between them, as if they came from two completely different worlds.

Now, with all the barriers gone—even Qiao’s parents had given their blessing—it felt unreal.

“Is this real? We can actually get married? This is a huge step, Qiao Qiao… shouldn’t we take a little more time to think it through?”

Qiao Sanghe pouted. “I’ve been wanting to do this for ages! I don’t want to wait any longer. I’ve thought this through already—what more is there to consider?”

Yu Wanyin gazed at her deeply. “I’m just scared you’ll regret it later.”

“I won’t.” Qiao Sanghe replied firmly. “You’re the one I’ve chosen for life. If I’ve already made up my mind, how could I possibly regret it? In fact, it’s you who needs to be sure—because once we’re married, there’s no divorce. Only widowhood.”

She said the last part with mock seriousness, her delicate eyes glinting playfully.

Yu Wanyin couldn’t help but laugh. That was exactly the reassurance she had been waiting for. To be with Qiao Sanghe forever—after everything they’d been through—felt like a dream coming true. Every step had been carefully taken to reach this point, and now she had finally entered Sanghe’s heart.

It hadn’t been easy. From the beginning, she had been in the “weaker” position—financially, emotionally, socially. But now, she wanted to become an equal in this relationship. No, more than equal—she wanted to be the one who stood strong by Qiao Sanghe’s side, shoulder to shoulder.

She truly, deeply wanted to be with her forever. Just the thought of marrying her felt like living in a dream.

“I’ve thought it through too,” Yu Wanyin whispered. “It’s just…”

Though she was just as eager to marry, her personality was more cautious than Qiao Sanghe’s—she tended to weigh things more carefully.

“If we get married and the media finds out, won’t it hurt your career? And your parents only agreed to let us be together—they didn’t exactly say we should get married right away. I think they’re still waiting to see how things go. Maybe after my career has picked up, they’ll be more open to it.”

She wasn’t truly afraid—just apprehensive about the timing.

Qiao Sanghe replied without hesitation, “Let’s just get the marriage certificate first. Only we’ll know. We won’t announce it yet. That way, we’re already legally bound to each other. When the time is right, we can go public, and then hold the wedding later. It’s perfect.”

Yu Wanyin thought it over. That actually sounded reasonable. They could get married quietly first and announce it later. But now that they were talking about registering the marriage—it meant the day they’d publicly share the news wasn’t far off. She would work even harder to make sure that day arrived sooner.

“Okay. Let’s go get our certificate tomorrow.”

That night, neither of them could sleep—too excited to close their eyes.

The next morning, Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin donned light disguises before heading to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

There weren’t many people applying for marriage licenses that day—the hall was practically empty. However, while taking their marriage certificate photo, the staff recognized them. After signing a few autographs, they politely requested the staff to keep their registration confidential.

Even though they were registering in private, rumors were bound to swirl online. But as long as they didn’t make a public announcement, it wouldn’t cause any major stir.

Looking at the bright red marriage certificates in their hands, both Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin were overwhelmed with joy. From this moment on, they were officially and legally bound as life partners, protected by the law. From now on, they would walk through life together.

Because they kept a low profile, only their manager and a few close insiders knew about their marriage. Online, they were already a hugely popular “CP” (couple pairing) with a devoted following, and rumors that they had secretly tied the knot had been floating around for a while.

But it didn’t make waves—after all, the entertainment industry is no stranger to marriage rumors involving on-screen couples. It came with the territory.
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Six months flew by.

During this time, both Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin continued focusing on their careers in the entertainment industry. They joined a popular celebrity food-themed variety show and landed multiple endorsements for food and beverage brands.

Yu Wanyin also opened a large, trendy hot pot restaurant, which was packed daily. Many fans flocked there, and thanks to the restaurant’s outstanding flavors, even celebrities came to show support.

Beyond her successful hot pot business, she partnered with a manufacturing plant to launch a sportswear line and registered her own fashion brand. Her online women’s clothing store also saw impressive sales.

With dedicated teams managing both businesses and products produced through contract manufacturing, she hardly needed to micromanage.

After both ventures became stable and profitable, Yu Wanyin began exploring other industries.

She started investing in TV dramas and variety shows.

Her name was quietly listed as an investor in multiple projects, including Celebrity Foodie and Life in the Countryside, and she also funded two crime-themed web dramas. These projects performed remarkably well, earning her considerable returns—and living up to the promises she once made to Qiao’s parents.
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Half a year later, the long-anticipated drama Whisper of the Past finally premiered on Qingyou Satellite TV—and it exploded in popularity.

With high visual appeal, stunning costumes and production, and strong performances, the show quickly went viral online. Given the enormous existing fanbase for both Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin, the drama gained instant traction. Within just a few episodes, the ratings soared to 3.5, later peaking at 4.2 during the emotional climax.

Their acting careers reached new heights, and their commercial value skyrocketed. Naturally, this also meant a flurry of new opportunities and offers.

Scripts from directors and screenwriters poured in daily. Although acting was rewarding, both of them were already thinking long-term and saw business as their primary future focus.

After all, acting demanded intense emotional energy. Last time, it took them weeks to shake off the lingering emotions from their roles. As immersive method actors, they couldn’t detach as easily as professionals trained for it. So, they decided to treat acting as a passion—not a full-time obligation.
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“Qiao Qiao, let’s start an entertainment company,” Yu Wanyin suggested. “We can train new artists. That way, when we invest in variety shows or dramas, our own people can star in them. We’ll understand this industry from the ground up.”

Qiao Sanghe wholeheartedly agreed.

And so, SangWan Entertainment was officially founded. Their identities were no longer just “actresses”—they had ascended into the ranks of industry investors and content producers.

They weren’t just talented on-screen; their business instincts were equally sharp. Spotting potential in young artists became something they truly enjoyed.

Of course, not every artist they supported became a superstar, but the future looked bright for SangWan Entertainment. The company was highly profitable. Earlier this year, they even expanded into the short-form drama market—an industry known for low investment but high returns.

One major advantage of short-form dramas was that newcomers like them could produce and release their own content without relying on third-party platforms.

In fact, some of their web dramas racked up over 2 billion views each, generating massive revenue for SangWan.
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As their careers stabilized, Qiao’s parents also gradually warmed up to them. When the timing felt right, the couple finally posted the photo of their marriage certificate online.

Qiao Sanghe: “@YuWanyin You are my one and only for life. /[image]”

Yu Wanyin: “I will love her forever. Through sickness and health, never leaving. @QiaoSanghe”

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The entire internet went wild—their CP had finally become real.

It felt almost too good to be true.

At home, Qiao Sanghe and Yu Wanyin sat side by side, flipping through the calendar, trying to choose a wedding date. Every auspicious day seemed perfect. Since getting married, they had come to deeply understand the true meaning of marriage.

It wasn’t about choosing a grand day to enter the hall of matrimony.

It was about the life that followed—making every single day feel as joyful and full of love as their wedding day. To walk hand in hand with your beloved, through the years, no matter what comes.