Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 68

Yu Qingxue walked into the lounge, and Ning Xi followed a few steps behind. As she passed Jiang Yuanxin, he gave her a pat on the shoulder and said meaningfully, “The crew is going on break starting tomorrow. Don’t overdo it.”

Ning Xi paused, confused. Overdo what? Was Jiang Yuanxin reminding her to save her strength?

“…Alright,” she replied.

When she entered the lounge, the first thing she saw was Yu Qingxue sitting across from a boy with soft, creamy skin and delicate features. Yu Qingxue had her legs crossed, her chin resting lightly in her hand. Although she was smiling, her gaze was sharp and cold.

It felt like she was facing off against him, ready to go to battle at any moment.

Ning Xi walked over and sat beside Yu Qingxue. Her eyes naturally landed on the boy opposite them. So this was Lin Zhuoyan.

It was her first time seeing a male Omega. As expected, he looked just as small and sweet as a girl.

It felt a little strange, but not unbearable.

As soon as Ning Xi entered the room, Lin Zhuoyan fixed his gaze on her. Once she sat down, he gave her a cute smile and said, “Qingxue-jie, who is this pretty sister? I don’t think I’ve seen her before.”

His voice sounded soft and childish, more like a toddler than an eighteen-year-old boy.

Some people were naturally adorable. Lin Zhuoyan was not. His sweetness felt forced, and his acting lacked polish. Just the tone of his voice made Ning Xi feel uncomfortable.

Still, her manners kept her from criticizing someone she had just met.

Before Yu Qingxue could say anything, Ning Xi nodded politely and took the initiative to smile. “Hello. I’m Ning Xi, the female lead in Ask the Demon.”

Lin Zhuoyan had been thinking of ways to discredit her, but the gentle smile on her face made his heart skip a beat. A faint blush appeared on his cheeks.

Yu Qingxue watched the scene in silence.

Why did Ning Xi always have to be so effortlessly charming?

They had just met, and already the Omega was blushing.

Yu Qingxue’s lips curved into a smile. She leaned slightly toward Ning Xi and gently held onto her arm. In a soft, playful voice, she said, “Don’t smile at others like that. It makes me jealous.”

Lin Zhuoyan blinked in surprise.

Ning Xi met Yu Qingxue’s eyes and instantly understood what she was doing.

If Yu Qingxue was bold enough to reveal their relationship in front of Lin Zhuoyan, then she must have a way to keep him from talking.

Ning Xi gave a helpless smile. “You’ve been getting more and more jealous lately. You know I only love you.”

The warmth in her voice and eyes could melt anyone’s heart. Lin Zhuoyan clenched his fist under the table, though his expression remained curious. “Qingxue-jie, are you and Ning Xi…?”

Jiang Yuanxin returned just in time with a tray of tea. Smiling, he said, “Qingxue and Ning Xi are together. The fact that she told you means she doesn’t consider you an outsider.”

Lin Zhuoyan turned to Yu Qingxue in surprise. “Qingxue-jie, is that really true?”

Yu Qingxue’s eyes shimmered. She reached out and gently lifted Ning Xi’s chin, turning her face toward her. Then she gave her a light kiss on the lips. “Do you believe it now?”

Jiang Yuanxin let out a low whistle. “Nice.”

Lin Zhuoyan hesitated for a moment, then replied, “I believe it.”

He was starting to reconsider everything.

He had not expected Ning Xi’s support to come from someone like Yu Qingxue. And judging by her attitude, Yu Qingxue clearly liked her very much. To kiss her so openly in front of others, she was definitely not faking it.

If Yu Qingxue ever found out what he had planned, she would definitely take revenge. At best, he would lose endorsements or job opportunities. At worst, he might be completely blacklisted.

Either way, the consequences were more than he could handle.

The thought that he might never be able to get back at Ning Xi filled him with a sudden urge to destroy everything. His clear eyes darkened with frustration.

Ning Xi barely had time to process the surprise kiss before Lin Zhuoyan’s obvious lack of acting skill caught her attention again.

How did someone this bad at hiding emotions manage to fool his fans?

For a moment, the lounge was quiet.

After collecting himself, Lin Zhuoyan smiled again and turned to Yu Qingxue. “Qingxue-jie, I have the day off today. Can I stay and experience your set a bit? Don’t worry, I won’t say anything to the media.”

Yu Qingxue replied, “I’m not worried. You’re free to look around, but…”

“But what?” Lin Zhuoyan asked curiously.

“If news about me and Ning Xi ends up in the media,” Yu Qingxue said with a bright smile, “I’ll assume it came from you. If I get upset and do something I can’t take back, I hope you won’t take it too personally.”

Her voice was cheerful, but her words carried a clear warning.

Lin Zhuoyan’s smile froze. “Qingxue-jie, I’m great at keeping secrets. There’s no way I’d leak something like that.”

“Good to hear,” Yu Qingxue replied with a smile.

Lin Zhuoyan clenched his jaw. He had been ready to spread rumors that Ning Xi was Yu Qingxue’s sugar baby, but now that Yu Qingxue had said this, there was no way he could twist the story.

Seeing that the atmosphere had turned tense, Jiang Yuanxin laughed and said, “Qingxue loves to joke around. Don’t take it seriously, Zhuoyan.”

They chatted a bit more without much interest. Then Jiang Yuanxin checked his phone and stood up. “Alright, time to go. Ning Xi and Qingxue, go get your makeup and costumes ready. I’ll take Zhuoyan out for a quick look around.”

Lin Zhuoyan stood up and followed him out without hesitation, leaving Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue alone in the room.

Ning Xi sat quietly with her gaze lowered, lost in thought.

Yu Qingxue noticed her silence and felt a little nervous. Thinking Ning Xi might be upset, she said carefully, “Sorry about earlier. I kissed you because I wanted to make it look real. Ning Xi, are you angry with me?”

Ning Xi looked up and replied softly, “Of course not. I know it was part of the act. I don’t mind.”

Just now, Ning Xi had been thinking that having Yu Qingxue as her girlfriend might actually help prevent other Omegas from developing feelings for her.

After all, Yu Qingxue’s status was not something others could easily ignore.

Ning Xi thought back carefully to the eleven Omegas who had been infatuated with the original version of herself. Not a single one of them could match Yu Qingxue in terms of presence or power. None would dare challenge her for a girlfriend.

Did this mean that in the future, she could rely on Yu Qingxue to help block out all those unwanted romantic advances?

Looking into Yu Qingxue’s face, Ning Xi gently took her hands and said seriously, “Qingxue, I’ve been acting as your girlfriend while we’re filming. After the movie wraps up, could you continue acting as my girlfriend for a little while longer?”

Yu Qingxue looked into her eyes and felt her heartbeat quicken. Her emotions became a little unsettled.

Why was Ning Xi making a request like this? Could it be that she was developing real feelings for her? Was this her way of avoiding the end of their time together after filming?

Yu Qingxue’s eyes flickered slightly. She responded softly, “Sure.” Her ears were burning with heat.

Ning Xi smiled, genuinely happy. “Thank you, Qingxue.”

“It’s nothing,” Yu Qingxue replied, trying to sound calm.

Ning Xi sighed. “You don’t know what it’s like. There’s something about my body that draws attention from Omegas. I know it sounds like I’m bragging, but honestly, it’s really troublesome. Thankfully, you agreed to help me by pretending to be my girlfriend. That way, those people will finally give up.”

Yu Qingxue felt speechless for a moment. Her smile stiffened.

“You’re welcome.”

Elsewhere on set, Jiang Yuanxin was showing Lin Zhuoyan around. As they walked, he said, “Zhuoyan, don’t take what Qingxue said earlier the wrong way. She wasn’t targeting you. It’s just that she gets really jealous, and Ning Xi has such a perfect face. She naturally draws attention from Omegas. Qingxue was just worried you’d develop feelings for her. She didn’t mean to threaten you.”

Lin Zhuoyan had already calmed down by now. He smiled sweetly and looked up. “I understand, Director Jiang. I get where Qingxue-jie is coming from. If I had a girlfriend like Ning Xi, I’d probably feel insecure too.”

“Well said,” Jiang Yuanxin replied cheerfully and patted him on the shoulder. “Come on, I’ll take you to see where they’ll be filming next.”

Once filming wrapped up for the morning, Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue were free to return to the hotel to rest. Shooting would resume on October sixteenth, ten days later.

During filming, Ning Xi had not seen Lin Zhuoyan and assumed he had already left. But as she headed back to the dressing room, she saw him running from the direction of the small makeup room. His large eyes were filled with panic.

Thinking about what Lin Zhuoyan had done in the novel, Ning Xi immediately felt a sense of unease.

When he spotted them, Lin Zhuoyan slowed down and called out, “Ning Xi, Qingxue-jie.”

Yu Qingxue looked at him curiously. “Where were you just now?”

Lin Zhuoyan blinked his eyes and replied innocently, “I didn’t do anything. I just thought the director’s lounge felt a bit stuffy, so I walked around the set for a bit.”

Ning Xi noticed his jacket pocket. It looked slightly fuller than before.

Lin Zhuoyan followed her gaze and quickly took a piece of candy from his pocket. “Do you want one, Ning Xi?”

As he held it out, the pocket flattened again.

Ning Xi shook her head. “No, thank you. I don’t really like sweets.”

“I’ll go give it to Director Jiang then. See you both later,” Lin Zhuoyan said, waving at them as he jogged off.

Ning Xi turned to watch him leave, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“What is it?” Yu Qingxue asked. “Did you notice something strange about him?”

Ning Xi shook her head. “It’s just a feeling. I don’t have any proof. Maybe I’m just overthinking it.”

They returned to the dressing room to remove their makeup and change clothes.

As soon as they walked in, Yu Qingxue said, “I’m going to change first. This outfit is way too heavy and uncomfortable.”

She went into the changing room, took her clothes from the hanger, and quickly changed. Afterward, she pulled a slim, pale blue glass bottle from her pocket.

She twisted off the cap, tilted her head back, and drank the liquid inside. She felt a moment of dizziness, but it quickly passed.

She replaced the cap and tucked the empty bottle back into her pocket.

Her heat was scheduled to begin at one in the afternoon. Filming had finished a little after twelve, so it was the perfect time to take it.

Lin Zhuoyan’s appearance today had left her feeling a little unsettled. On the way back to the hotel, Yu Qingxue said, “I feel like going out tonight, maybe to a bar. Would you come with me?”

Starting tomorrow, she would have to endure her heat alone for more than a week. She would not be able to see Ning Xi during that time. She wanted to spend time with her now and make some happy memories to help carry her through the difficult days ahead.

Ning Xi had been working hard nonstop, and she also wanted to relax. A night out sounded nice. But she remembered what Dr. Zhen Qiuyun had told her. Pheromone suppressants were not perfect. Bars could be chaotic. If she ran into an Omega in heat, things could spiral out of control.

Yu Qingxue noticed her hesitation and said gently, “The bar belongs to a friend of mine. It’s very quiet, and they have private rooms with strong soundproofing. My friend once bragged that the rooms are completely scent-proof. Even if an Omega in heat was standing right outside the door, no one inside would smell a thing.”

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