Becoming the Comfort Alpha for the Aloof Movie Queen - Chapter 47

I Really Want to Kiss Her

Inside the RV.

Lin Xiuzhu frowned. “Sister Cheng said you left before 2:00 PM, and now it’s almost midnight. Where have you been?”

Ming Tanqing’s upper eyelashes flickered with a hint of playfulness. “I thought you knew. I went to find Wan Tingran.”

“Was that necessary?” Lin Xiuzhu couldn’t understand her urgency. “Wan Tingran is in Hangzhou shooting a commercial. You flew all the way there for a small matter? Aren’t you afraid she’ll find out about your relationship with Liang Ruojing?”

“It wasn’t purely for Liang Ruojing,” Ming Tanqing lowered her eyes, stroking the damp fabric of her coat from the lake water. “The headquarters of Baoqin China is over there; I paid a visit while I was at it.”

Lin Xiuzhu twitched the corner of her mouth.

She didn’t dwell on it and changed the subject. “With things as they are with You Xi, I can’t keep her in my crew anymore.” She stared at Ming Tanqing. “I hope you’ll reconsider the request you previously rejected.”

Ming Tanqing remained silent, deep in thought.

In fact, she had no reason to refuse anymore. In the past, she had to decline because of her gland. At that time, she thought she would never be able to act again.

Times had changed. The Alpha’s pheromones nourished the Omega’s glands daily; the cold lily fragrance was now tinged with the intensity of alcohol.

Her physical condition allowed it, the director was a long-time friend, and she liked the script. The only variable was that person.

Regarding the “do not disturb, do not cross the line” clause in the contract, Ming Tanqing didn’t have the confidence to uphold it anymore.

Lin Xiuzhu waited patiently. “No need to give me an answer right away.” She looked down and noticed Ming Tanqing’s clothes, soaked by the lake. “Your health is poor. Go take a hot shower and change first. I’ll have my assistant lead the way.”

Ming Tanqing nodded.

Lin Xiuzhu suddenly turned around with a teasing look in her eyes. “On this film set, only the lead actor’s RV has a shower.”

Liang Ruojing took a quick, rough shower, changed into casual clothes, and ran toward the set with her script tucked under her arm.

The assistant director, rarely free, took the time to show her the footage they had just shot. Liang Ruojing pulled up a small stool and listened intently.

The assistant director pointed to a close-up of Liang Ruojing on the monitor. “In this shot, if you tilted your head just a bit more to catch the light from the side, the effect would be even better.”

Liang Ruojing hurriedly took notes.

The assistant director skipped forward. When he reached You Xi’s scenes, he silently sped through them, lamenting, “Good thing we’re replacing her.”

“Replacing her?” Liang Ruojing stopped writing.

“Xiuzhu has had the idea for a while. Now is the perfect opportunity.”

Liang Ruojing looked thoughtful and wandered back to the RV after a while.

Sister Tang was handling the official statement, and the assistant was picking up lunch. The RV was empty—it was just her.

Wait, that wasn’t right.

Walking a few steps further in, Liang Ruojing heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom.

She called out, “Who is it? A stagehand? No one told me they needed to borrow the shower.”

There was no answer.

She assumed a stagehand had gone into the water during filming and needed a shower. Liang Ruojing sat outside the bathroom for a moment.

Fortunately, she had a habit of tidying up and had already tucked Sister Ming’s clothes away in a suitcase.

Perhaps because she had just seen Ming Tanqing, she felt the lily scent around her was stronger than usual. The pheromones were clingy, seeping into the Alpha’s pores thread by thread.

Her body began to heat up, and her fingertips felt scorched. Liang Ruojing endured it, waiting for the outsider to leave so she could replenish her pheromones.

The sound of water stopped.

The bathroom door couldn’t block the sound of fabric rubbing.

Liang Ruojing stood up. “Next time, have the assistant contact me fir—”

The door opened.

A fragrant floral scent rushed into her nose, wrapped in a thick, cool mint—it was the scent Liang Ruojing was most attached to.

The Omega wore slippers and was slightly shorter than the Alpha. She looked up and met Liang Ruojing’s gaze.

“What is your assistant’s phone number?”

“Sister Ming, why are you here?”

Liang Ruojing looked down.

A surge of heat rushed to her lower abdomen.

Ming Tanqing was wearing her clothes.

That was why the mint scent on her was so strong.

The Omega had a slender figure. The winter clothes that fit Liang Ruojing perfectly became oversized on Ming Tanqing. The sleeves were too long and had to be rolled up, revealing a pair of frost-white wrists. The sweater barely covered her hips; as she moved, the beautiful curves wrapped in black wool trousers were faintly discernible.

“Sister Qi is coming soon. I’m borrowing these for now.” Ming Tanqing reached out and waved her hand in front of the dazed Alpha. “I don’t need to apply in advance, do I?”

“No! Not at all!” Liang Ruojing walked to the window and turned the air conditioning up another two degrees.

It was getting even hotter.

Ming Tanqing sat unceremoniously on Liang Ruojing’s bed and beckoned her over. “Come here, I have a few questions for you.”

She leaned back on the bed with both hands, her posture relaxed. Her nose, lips, neck, and the curve of her collarbone formed a soft, beautiful silhouette.

Liang Ruojing sat down nervously.

“Did your manager mention any solutions?”

“Sister Tang said we’ll release a statement.”

Ming Tanqing leaned closer. “The evidence—have you found it?”

Liang Ruojing lowered her eyes, her gaze sweeping over a patch of snow-white skin before pulling back. “Not yet.”

Ming Tanqing said leisurely, “Actually, you can prove you weren’t with Lin Xiuzhu that night.”

Liang Ruojing’s brain stopped working for two seconds.

What did that mean?

“Is it…”

Before Liang Ruojing could finish, Ming Tanqing added, “I found Wan Tingran. She will help.”

The restlessness in Liang Ruojing’s heart settled back into her chest.

Outside the RV, the sound of Xiao Xing chatting with other crew members drifted in. Liang Ruojing took an urgent look at the Omega.

The neckline of this sweater was simply too wide.

Without a second thought, Liang Ruojing stood up, pulled a thick coat from the wardrobe, and draped it over Ming Tanqing.

When the Omega looked at her, Liang Ruojing managed to squeeze out: “Wear more. It’s cold.”

Just then, the RV door opened, and Xiao Xing entered carrying lunch.

“Sister Jing, I got the Laba porridge you wanted—”

Ming Tanqing poked her head out from behind Liang Ruojing and waved at Xiao Xing. “Hello.”

“M-M-Ming Tanqing -laoshi.” Xiao Xing looked at Liang Ruojing for help.

What was going on?

Liang Ruojing didn’t explain. She stepped forward to take the lunch and gave a final reminder: “Don’t tell anyone.”

Xiao Xing nodded vigorously and backed out.

Liang Ruojing took out the lunch boxes—four dishes, a soup, two boxes of rice, and a bowl of porridge. Seeing Ming Tanqing studying the porridge, Liang Ruojing said, “Today is the Laba Festival. My mom called this morning and insisted I drink it; she cares a lot about traditional customs.”

The steam rising from the Laba porridge painted a picture of a life Ming Tanqing had never experienced.

“Sister Ming, you take this bowl.”

Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted. Ming Tanqing turned to see that Liang Ruojing had already set the table. She generously shared a box of rice. Her gaze was still eager and shining.

“What about you?”

Liang Ruojing grinned foolishly. “I’ll drink it tonight.”

Ming Tanqing: “No need. I can’t finish it. Half is enough.”

The spoon stirred the purple porridge, releasing more steam. Ming Tanqing blew on it and took a bite. The porridge was cooked soft, the beans had a rich texture, and the sweetness of honey dates lingered at the tip of her nose.

Though it was a simple, home-cooked taste, the warmth traveled straight to her heart. Rarely having an appetite, Ming Tanqing took a few more spoonfuls. Some porridge inevitably stained her lips, making them look moist and shimmering under the light.

Liang Ruojing shoveled rice into her mouth guiltily.

I really want to kiss her.

That day at 17:00.

The hashtag #LiangRuojingUnspokenRules had been trending for 16 hours, and the heat was still rising.

The comment sections were a chaotic battlefield between fans and haters, while passersby watched with interest. Some marketing accounts tried to stir up drama, but they were all reported and blocked by fans in one swift motion.

Don’t spread rumors. Taking our hardworking little actress away.

Heh, the studio has been playing dead for so long. Those who know, know.

The second after a hater posted a comment, they refreshed the page to find a new post from a verified account.

Liang Ruojing Studio: Sorry we’re late. We were busy collecting evidence.

In an instant, everyone flocked to the official account, craning their necks to see the studio’s response. The statement itself was standard, but the videos below were the main attraction.

The background was a hotel. From a low angle, two people could be seen chatting in the video. The hotel clock in the background clearly showed 3:53 AM.

The one in black is Lin Xiuzhu? Who is the one opposite her?

Wan Tingran! The great director and guest professor at the Central Academy of Drama. She taught Lin Xiuzhu before.

A plot twist?!

Director Wan posted on Weibo!

Wan Tingran: I attended a student’s wrap party and happened to run into Xiuzhu. We hadn’t seen each other in a long time and talked through the night. If someone hadn’t reminded me, I wouldn’t have known I was ‘messing around in a hotel’ with my student.

How old is Director Wan this year?

56 is exactly the age to be in her prime.

Following this, the two parties involved also responded on Weibo.

Lin Xiuzhu: Liang Ruojing is an excellent actress. These rumors are pure intentional framing. The crew is collecting evidence; once the rumor-monger is identified, we will show no mercy.

Liang Ruojing reposted this with the caption: Director Lin! You’ve never praised me like this on set. Please go easy on the training

So, the constant interaction on set was Lin Xiuzhu scolding Liang Ruojing?

Genius. Does that mean my mentor and I also have ‘constant interaction’? She just called me stupid yesterday.

Cold knowledge: Lin Xiuzhu chased Ming Tanqing in college. She likes Omegas.

I felt something was off long ago.

what a face-changing performance.

The comment section of the original whistleblower was completely overrun. Not only Liang Ruojing’s fans, but many passersby were also condemning them.

Let me ask you, you got the money for the fake scoop, but what about your family? Upstairs, don’t say such things

The blogger remained stubborn, replying: “I still have big news to release. Wait until midnight.”

Exciting. Could there really be another twist?

The melon-eating crowd waited until the early hours of the next day. They clicked into Weibo immediately to see the so-called “big news.”

They clicked the blogger’s profile.

Well then, the account was deleted.

Trash blogger, wasting my time! Disperse, disperse. Everyone go to sleep.

Wait, there’s more from the crew!

“The Vendetta” Official: Since everyone is still awake, come and see our lead, Han Jiahe. Here’s a transition video of the audition. Is this the Prosecutor Han in your hearts? The Vendetta Produced By Xinguang Entertainment Stay tuned.

As the day ended, Liang Ruojing and the crew were on the hot search list again.

“The promotion effect is excellent!” The assistant director shared the joy with Lin Xiuzhu, scrolling through her phone in front of her. “Gained 800,000 followers in one night. Xiao Jing’s video is trending everywhere. She has a great rapport with the audience.”

Lin Xiuzhu extinguished her cigarette. “No matter how good the rapport is, it can’t withstand repeated drama.”

In the morning, people were coming and going on the set. Lin Xiuzhu looked into the distance and saw You Xi in the corner.

After just one day, she looked much more haggard. She wasn’t wearing makeup and approached Lin Xiuzhu with a bare face.

“Where is Liang Ruojing?”

A hint of embarrassment flashed across You Xi’s face. If it weren’t for her company’s boss calling her, she would never have humbled herself.

“Her?” Lin Xiuzhu’s expression was indifferent. “She has a fever from a cold. She’s resting today.”

A cold?! “How is that possible?”

The assistant director added fuel to the fire. “Going into the water four times in the dead of winter? It’s expected.”

You Xi’s expression turned sour. The company had issued a notice demanding she reconcile with Liang Ruojing and not let things escalate. She didn’t know who was backing Liang Ruojing; the terrifying speed of the public relations response yesterday was not something an average person could achieve. Even the blogger she bribed had deleted their account, and no one else would take the job.

On the way to the hotel, You Xi was still wondering who the power behind Liang Ruojing was. Last night, she had her two assistants investigate all night, but they didn’t find a single clue. Liang Ruojing’s resume was incredibly clean.

Who could it be?

You Xi was frustrated. If it were some big figure, she would have heard something. Since there was no news at all, she figured they probably weren’t that powerful.

You Xi took a few deep breaths to steady herself. Upon arriving at the hotel, she rang the doorbell and waited a few seconds.

Liang Ruojing opened it a crack. Only after seeing it was You Xi did she open it fully. The Alpha’s face was flushed and she looked listless; she did indeed seem to have a cold.

“What is it?” Liang Ruojing folded her arms, blocking the doorway.

You Xi saw that the living room behind her was empty and guessed she was alone. “Let’s talk inside. Don’t you have a fever?” You Xi clearly didn’t believe her. “Or is it just an act?”

Liang Ruojing sneered. “You don’t look like you’re here to apologize.”

“Our private grievances shouldn’t have been posted online to involve the crew.”

“Stop, stop, stop—” You Xi said. “I’m only here today because my ‘poor state’ yesterday caused you to do several extra takes. I’m here to offer condolences. Don’t pin any other crimes on me.”

Liang Ruojing was speechless. Taking advantage of the gap, You Xi walked straight into the room.

“Your clarification might fool outsiders. You were definitely on the top floor that night; it’s just that your partner wasn’t Lin Xiuzhu. If I keep looking, I’ll find them.”

Without thinking, Liang Ruojing tried to kick You Xi out. “Get out of my room.”

You Xi’s expression changed. No matter what, she couldn’t bow her head to this rookie actress. The entertainment circle was small; if she admitted fault today, half the industry would know by tomorrow. If it got out, how would she survive?

Liang Ruojing stepped forward to push You Xi out. You Xi retreated two steps, her eyes narrowing.

She smelled it—the Omega pheromones emanating from Liang Ruojing. Though faint, they definitely existed. Her guess was correct.

The Omega in front of her suddenly laughed. “It’s lily.”

“The Omega you were messing around with has lily pheromones.”

Liang Ruojing’s body froze. Her brows furrowed deeply. “What nonsense! That’s my assistant’s.”

“Assistant?” A smirk appeared on You Xi’s lips, mocking Liang Ruojing’s slip of the tongue. “Pheromones have grades. This is an S-grade Omega.”

Seeing Liang Ruojing’s silence, You Xi lowered her voice. “Young lady, you still have a lot to learn.”

By now, every breath she took made Liang Ruojing feel disgusted. Just as Liang Ruojing was about to physically haul You Xi out, a few wisps of lily fragrance drifted from the doorway.

It was mixed with a biting coldness—the chill of wind and snow, and the softness of lilies. A one-of-a-kind scent in this world.

Ming Tanqing stood at the hotel door with her arms crossed, looking at You Xi with a very calm gaze.

“You Xi, is there something wrong with my pheromones?”