Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 128

Ning Xi had anticipated Mrs. Zhang’s question and already prepared her response. “I—”

But before she could utter another word, an excited shriek rang out from nearby, instantly drawing everyone’s attention—including Ning Xi’s. Only Mrs. Zhang remained fixated on her.

The source of the scream was a young man in a black suit, slender with hollow cheeks and faint dark circles under his eyes.

His bloodshot eyes blinked rapidly as he strode forward. When his gaze met Ning Xi’s, she frowned slightly, certain he was approaching her—yet she had no memory of ever meeting him.

Yu Qingxue discreetly nudged her from behind. Ning Xi tilted her head slightly in response, signaling she didn’t recognize the man.

Given that only the wealthy and influential could attend this charity auction, despite his sickly pallor, his refined attire ensured no one stopped him as he approached.

The man bypassed the cluster of socialites and stopped before Ning Xi, beaming. “What are you doing here? You didn’t tell me you were coming! Uncle Yun just told me yesterday that you were alone in China and asked me to look after you—”

Mrs. Zhang finally tore her gaze from Ning Xi, whispering to Mrs. Yang, “Who is that? Do you recognize him?”

Mrs. Yang studied him for a moment. “A few days ago, my husband attended a banquet hosted by this man. His name is Charlie, he’s from Liberty Country. My husband was extremely deferential to him…”

Mrs. Zhang faltered, murmuring, “Someone that important… how does he know Ning Xi? Isn’t she an orphan?”

Mrs. Yang shrugged. “No idea.”

Mrs. Zhang scrutinized Charlie, deep in thought.

Ning Xi politely interrupted him with a smile. “Excuse me, sir, but I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else.”

The “Uncle Yun” he mentioned was likely Yun Zhaoyue’s father. Ning Xi was certain this man had confused her with Yun Zhaoyue.

Charlie waved dismissively, unfazed by her unfamiliarity. “It’s normal you don’t recognize me—we’ve never met. But we spoke on the phone yesterday! You should recognize my voice. I’m Charlie. Your dad showed me recent photos of you, and you look exactly the same. There’s no way I’d mistake you.”

Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he glanced at the people around Ning Xi, his gaze lingering briefly on Yu Qingxue. A knowing smile crossed his lips. “Ah, I get it. I’m interrupting, aren’t I?”

He shook his phone. “You must be busy now. You have my number—let’s talk later.”

Before Ning Xi could respond, he turned and walked away.

Ning Xi: “…”

The socialites exchanged bewildered looks. Mrs. Yang couldn’t resist asking, “Ning Xi, who exactly is your father?”

Ning Xi met their curious stares calmly. “I’m an orphan. I grew up in a welfare institution.”

The other women who didn’t know the context simply nodded and dropped the subject. Only Mrs. Yang and Mrs. Zhang, aware of Charlie’s status, continued studying Ning Xi with probing eyes.

Mrs. Zhang’s composure wavered. She had been so confident about Ning Xi’s background, intending to use it to slight Yu’s mother—until Charlie appeared.

“Excuse me, I need to visit the restroom,” Mrs. Zhang said stiffly before hastily leaving.

Yu’s mother barely spared a glance at her retreating figure.

No need to guess—Mrs. Zhang had clearly gone to verify Ning Xi’s identity with Charlie.

With Mrs. Zhang gone, Mrs. Yang no longer had to worry and let out a sigh of relief.

But she still didn’t trust Mrs. Zhang, fearing she might foolishly offend Charlie again, so she quickly made an excuse to follow her.

Without troublemakers around, the high-society ladies surrounding Yu’s mother lost their source of amusement and felt somewhat disappointed.

Since they weren’t close to Yu’s mother, conversation didn’t flow naturally, and they each found excuses to leave.

Yu’s mother, smiling, stopped them. “Don’t rush off. Let me introduce my children to you first.”

“Mrs. Yu, we already know your daughter—she’s a national sweetheart, familiar beyond words. No introduction needed.”

Yu’s mother raised her hand and pulled Ning Xi to her side, saying with a smile, “The one I want to introduce is another member of our family—Ning Xi.”

Holding Ning Xi’s hand, Yu’s mother enthusiastically explained to the ladies about Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue’s upcoming film. “It’s releasing on Valentine’s Day. I’ll book the entire theater—you all must come!”

The ladies replied, “Of course, of course.”

Yu’s mother continued, “Have you watched Qingxue and Xi’s dating show yet? Let me tell you, this show is where they fell in love. You have to watch it—it’s so sweet!”

The ladies responded, “We’re already following it, watching every week.”

Yu’s mother sighed dramatically. “Xi is just too outstanding. She’s even performing in the school’s year-end play, rehearsing daily. It breaks my heart. The burden of having such talented children is worrying about their health. Qingxue and Xi—both of them are like this.”

After finishing, Yu’s mother shook her head helplessly. The surrounding ladies exchanged glances, barely managing to keep their smiles intact.

In terms of family status, they couldn’t compare to Yu’s mother—no point arguing.

In terms of their children’s achievements, theirs paled in comparison to Yu Qingxue—no contest.

As for Ning Xi… her background was still unclear. They’d reserve judgment until they knew more.

They simply couldn’t believe a family like the Yus would approve of their omega daughter dating an orphaned alpha.

Showing off to these ladies was just the first step. Noticing their expressions, Yu’s mother smiled gently and nodded. “If you have matters to attend to, please don’t let me keep you. I’ll take my girls to greet some business associates. Let’s meet for afternoon tea another time.”

Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue, ever perceptive, immediately flanked her as they left.

Yu’s mother made rounds with them, greeting over half the guests at the banquet. In less than half an hour, news had spread throughout the event: the Yu family’s eldest daughter, the long-unmarried omega Yu Qingxue, had a girlfriend.

Ning Xi’s grace, demeanor, and poise were impeccable, carrying herself with quiet confidence. Anyone unaware would assume she was a young lady from a prestigious family, leaving many envious as they praised Yu’s mother.

“An alpha of talent, an omega of beauty.”

“A match made in heaven.”

“Perfectly suited.”

Ning Xi lost count of how many such compliments she heard. Finally satisfied, Yu’s mother patted Yu Qingxue’s hand and said, “I have other matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave for now—you two enjoy yourselves.”

As Yu’s mother walked away, Ning Xi felt Yu Qingxue’s fingers lightly brush against her palm. Turning, she caught the playful glint in Yu Qingxue’s eyes and gently clasped the mischievous hand. “What do you want to do?”

Leaning close, Yu Qingxue whispered, “I don’t want to stay here anymore. Let’s leave too.”

Ning Xi rested her other hand on Yu Qingxue’s waist, puzzled. “Why didn’t you leave with your mom earlier?”

Yu Qingxue seemed to have thought of something, her eyes flickering slightly as a faint blush colored her cheeks. “Mom has a driver to pick her up. We came by car, so we wouldn’t be leaving together anyway.”

“Don’t ask anymore. Just tell me if you’re coming or not.”

Ning Xi caught a glimpse of Yu Qingxue’s reddened ears from the corner of her eye and chuckled softly. “Of course I’ll go. How could I not go with you?”

…

After Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue left, the guests at the banquet began gathering in small groups to discuss Yu Qingxue’s sudden girlfriend.

A few high-society ladies who had been chatting with Yu’s mother earlier were stopped and questioned about Ning Xi’s background. They stammered, claiming they didn’t know much.

Two of the ladies quickly excused themselves, but Mrs. Liu was a step too slow and was pulled back by someone holding her arm.

“Mrs. Liu, Ning Xi must have quite the background, right? Otherwise, Zhou Ruo (Yu’s mother) wouldn’t have been so openly showing her off. Just give us a hint—we’ll keep it a secret, promise!”

Under the scrutiny of so many eyes, Mrs. Liu had no way to dodge the question. She hesitated before saying, “Well… I… I don’t really know much. Ning Xi… said she grew up in an orphanage, but…”

Before Mrs. Liu could mention Charlie, Mrs. Zhang, who had gone after him earlier, suddenly pushed her way into the group. “I know about Ning Xi’s background.”

The crowd’s attention instantly shifted to Mrs. Zhang. Though she was jealous of Yu’s mother, her love for gossip overpowered her envy, which was why she had stopped when she overheard Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Zhang was ushered to the center of the group, and she couldn’t help straightening her back proudly.

Mrs. Liu urged, “Mrs. Zhang, did you go ask that man earlier? What’s Ning Xi’s real background?”

Mrs. Zhang cleared her throat. “To talk about Ning Xi’s origins, we have to mention that man who suddenly came to greet her.”

“Earlier, while we were chatting with Mrs. Yu, a man suddenly approached Ning Xi, said a bunch of things we didn’t understand, and then left,” Mrs. Liu explained to those who hadn’t been there.

Mrs. Zhang nodded. “I happen to know a little about that man. His name is Charlie. He’s from Liberty Country and made his fortune with a chain of hotels.”

She then shared what she had learned from Charlie about Ning Xi. “Ning Xi actually has another name—Yun Zhaoyue. Her father is Yun Tianxi.”

“Yun Tianxi? The Yun Tianxi from Liberty Country?!” Mrs. Liu exclaimed.

“But that doesn’t make sense,” someone else interjected. “Yu Zhangyuan and Yun Tianxi are close friends. Even if their families wanted an arranged marriage, there’d be no reason to make their daughter change her name. Could Charlie have mistaken her for someone else?”

Mrs. Zhang said firmly, “Impossible. Charlie said Ning Xi is Yun Zhaoyue—they look exactly alike. Even twins have differences.”

“Then why would she change her name?”

Mrs. Zhang shook her head. “That, I don’t know.”

Having shared the gossip, Mrs. Zhang’s jealousy resurfaced, and she couldn’t resist adding maliciously, “Well, Yun Tianxi has many children. Maybe Ning Xi did something to anger him, and he exiled her to Huaguo, forbidding her from using the name Yun Zhaoyue.”

Mrs. Li countered, “Ning Xi carries herself with such grace. She doesn’t seem like the type to do anything wrong. There must be another reason.”

Mrs. Zhang: “…” Why did I even bother telling these people about Ning Xi?

“To know a person’s face but not their heart—I can’t think of any other reason besides this,” Mrs. Zhang said, looking expectantly at Mrs. Liu for agreement.

Mrs. Liu was lost in thought and didn’t notice Mrs. Zhang’s meaningful glance.

“I’ve got it!” Mrs. Liu suddenly raised her head, her face alight with excitement. “I’ve figured it out. Ning Xi changed her name to pursue Yu Qingxue!”

“How is that possible? If she wanted to pursue Yu Qingxue, wouldn’t it be easier to use her real identity?” Mrs. Zhang dismissed the idea with a wave of her hand.

But Mrs. Li nodded thoughtfully. “I think I understand now.”

“There have been alphas from well-matched families who pursued Yu Qingxue before, some of them quite outstanding. But Yu Qingxue never gave them a chance.”

“Yu Qingxue’s abilities are rare even among omegas, and she’s no less capable than any alpha. She definitely doesn’t want to marry an alpha and end up living a life of domesticity, raising children. So those high-status alphas never stood a chance.”

“She doesn’t want to bring the Yu family’s wealth as a dowry—she wants an alpha to marry into her family instead!”

“An alpha marrying into an omega’s family? In all my forty-plus years, I’ve never heard of such a thing. Mrs. Li, you must be overthinking it.”

Alphas, by their very nature, inevitably excel in some field, and rising to the top of society is only a matter of time. Marrying into another family would mean not just losing their surname and lineage, but also their dignity.

“So Ning Xi changed her name to trick Yu Qingxue into marriage? If that’s the case, she’s quite cunning. That girl Yu Qingxue is clearly already marked—she can’t marry anyone else now. If Ning Xi were just an orphan, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but she’s Yun Tianxi.

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