Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 80

By the time Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue arrived at the film set around noon, Fan Weixi had already arranged for the Weibo influencer Entertainment Never Stops to release the first post exposing Lin Zhuoyan.

Entertainment Never Stops:
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“A follower messaged us. While out for lunch, they happened to run into popular idol Lin Zhuoyan with his boyfriend. Looks like he’s officially in a relationship. Congratulations!”

Comments:
Wow, seriously? Who’s the guy hugging Lin Zhuoyan? I need his full info in three minutes!

Our boy would never date anyone. That’s just his Omega bestie. Haters, stop twisting things. Casual fans, don’t be fooled.

Anyone smearing our boy like this is disgusting. Calling his best friend his boyfriend? Are you serious?

Lin Zhuoyan’s fans rushed in right away to control the comments. They flooded the section, pushing the neutral and curious replies all the way to the bottom.

Just as the fans thought they had the situation under control and were getting ready to pressure the influencer for spreading rumors, the fake commenters paid by Fan Weixi finally stepped in.

New wave of comments:
Hold on, are we just going to pretend Lin Yuanchen didn’t chase Lin Zhuoyan so openly not too long ago? Already forgotten?

Exactly. The man in the photo is clearly Lin Yuanchen, who used to pursue him. He’s pretty well-known. Don’t tell me you didn’t know he’s an Alpha.

Looks like Lin Yuanchen finally got what he wanted. No wonder he stopped chasing. Poor fans, being lied to this whole time. Your idol is definitely taken now. Face the truth.

Honestly, if you’re still a fan, you better start looking elsewhere. If Lin Zhuoyan really cared about you, he wouldn’t hide a relationship like this. He clearly doesn’t value his fans.

Once the fans confirmed that the man in the photo really did look like Lin Yuanchen, they lost it.

In their group chats, some fans said things like:

“He’s still young. Wanting love is understandable. I’ll support him no matter what.”

Others were furious, insisting the group leader contact Lin Zhuoyan for the truth. They swore they could not accept him dating. If he really had a boyfriend, they would leave the fandom immediately.

Some even took it further, threatening to go public with dirt.

I’ve got plenty of blackmail material on my phone. If he’s really dating, I’ll make sure the whole internet sees it.

The photo of Lin Zhuoyan and Lin Yuanchen caused chaos among his fans.

Their group leader, Zhang Ye, was one of the hardliners. He had invested a lot of time and emotion in Lin Zhuoyan and couldn’t accept the idea of him being in a relationship.

Zhang Ye immediately called Lin Zhuoyan’s agent.

“Be honest with me. Is Lin Zhuoyan dating someone?” he asked, sounding dead serious.

Lin Zhuoyan had chosen this agent himself, someone completely loyal to him. At that moment, the agent was right beside him, and the two were quietly discussing how to respond.

“How should I answer him?” the agent asked Lin Zhuoyan in a whisper, covering the phone speaker.

Lin Zhuoyan didn’t even look up from his phone as he messaged someone. He looked calm.

“Deny it,” he said.

The agent nodded and replied confidently, “Of course not. Lin Zhuoyan is only twenty. He’s not dating anyone. The photo is real, but there’s no romantic relationship. He already turned down Lin Yuanchen’s confession. He just considers him a big brother now. Their relationship is like family. There’s no ambiguity at all. Trust me. I guarantee it.”

After hanging up, the agent asked, “So, did Lin Yuanchen agree to issue a statement?”

Lin Zhuoyan raised his head with a smug smile. His eyes gleamed with confidence.

“He’s crazy about me. Of course he agreed.”

The agent breathed a sigh of relief. “You always know what to do. Now the fans won’t turn against you.”

Zhang Ye immediately returned to the fan group chat and pinned the agent’s statement as a public notice.

[Group Announcement: I’ve spoken to the agent. Lin Zhuoyan is not dating anyone. Lin Yuanchen is just a big brother figure.]

Some fans believed it right away. Others still had doubts.

But soon after, those who were skeptical started sending red envelopes and posting apologies.

Because both Lin Zhuoyan and Lin Yuanchen had posted official statements on Weibo. They claimed their relationship was pure, that they were like family, and the hug in the photo was simply a friendly gesture.

Lin Zhuoyan’s fans were overwhelmed with joy. They quickly regrouped and flooded Entertainment Never Stops’ comment section demanding an apology.

Comments:
Did you see it? Our boy posted a statement. He and Lin Yuanchen have no romantic relationship at all. Stop spreading lies and apologize!

How can you call yourself a media figure? He didn’t do anything wrong. Because of you, he had to explain himself publicly. Spreading rumors without proof is illegal. Expect a court summons soon!

But Entertainment Never Stops still had four more photos and videos in hand. They were not afraid of the backlash. They were just waiting for noon the next day to release the second bomb.

Lin Zhuoyan’s fans were furious that the post hadn’t been deleted. They started insulting the blogger in the comments, calling them a coward for staying silent.

When they got no response, they moved to Lin Zhuoyan’s statement post to demand that he sue the blogger.

Comments:
Sue them. It’s easy to make up lies but so hard to clear a name. I hope they get a court notice soon.

Entertainment Never Stops needs to pay up. Lin Zhuoyan can’t let them off easy. Make sure they go broke for this!

With so many fans pressuring them, Lin Zhuoyan’s agent had no choice but to contact a lawyer. They issued a legal warning letter demanding that the influencer delete the post and stop infringing on Lin Zhuoyan’s rights or face legal action.

Entertainment Never Stops continued to ignore them.

That evening, Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue lay on the hotel bed scrolling through Weibo together.

Yu Qingxue said, “Lin Zhuoyan really does have a way with people. Lin Yuanchen followed his lead and denied everything, just like that.”

Ning Xi held her by the shoulder and replied, “Love makes people willing to compromise. I never thought I’d want to be in a relationship either, but after falling for you, it feels amazing.”

“I’d do anything you wanted me to.”

Yu Qingxue gently guided Ning Xi’s hand to her chest, where her heart was racing. “Me too.”

“I know,” Ning Xi said softly. Her red lips curved into a smile, and her dark eyes shimmered like stars.

The next day, after finishing their morning scenes and eating lunch, they had just sat down to rest when the second wave of Lin Zhuoyan’s scandal dropped live.

Entertainment Never Stops:
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“Another message from a follower. While out at a bar, they spotted popular idol Lin Zhuoyan with his boyfriend. Looks like he really is in a relationship. Congratulations again!”

The caption was nearly identical to yesterday’s. The wording was light, but the sarcasm was heavy. For the fans who had spent all night defending their idol, reading it now was soul-crushing.

This time, the three photos showed Lin Zhuoyan kissing another man.

Comments from fans:
These are obviously edited. The blogger is mentally unstable.

They’re not just crazy, they’re evil. It’s so clearly photoshopped.

I don’t believe it. It’s just the angle. They’re probably whispering. The photographer clearly tried to make it look romantic. So manipulative.

But after the fans had finished reacting, the paid commenters returned again, ready for round two.

Comments on the new photo post:

Wow. Lin Zhuoyan’s fans are really becoming experts at lying to themselves. Sure, if you say so. Everyone (meaning only you guys) thinks the photo is edited.

Three minutes. That man. You know what I mean.

Replying to the comment above: I recognize the man kissing Lin Zhuoyan. I met him once during a business meeting with Lin Group. If I’m not mistaken, that’s Lin Yuanzhe, the eldest son of the Lin family.

Wait, the eldest son of Lin Group? Wasn’t yesterday’s Lin Yuanchen the youngest son? Wow.

You caught the key point, genius.

So when Lin Zhuoyan said yesterday that he and Lin Yuanchen were family, it was actually true. If he’s dating Lin Yuanzhe, that would make him Yuanchen’s sister-in-law. Incredible.

Zhang Ye’s first reaction when he saw the new photos was to believe they were edited. But after seeing the comments from the paid posters, he began trembling with anger.

When the agent picked up Zhang Ye’s call, he already looked overwhelmed. Lin Zhuoyan, sitting next to him, was no longer as calm as he had been the day before. His brows were tightly furrowed as he kept typing, chatting anxiously with Lin Yuanzhe.

Lin Yuanzhe was not as easy to handle as Lin Yuanchen. No matter how sweet or pitiful Lin Zhuoyan acted, Lin Yuanzhe refused to release a statement.

Lin Yuanzhe: If your fans leave and you have to quit the industry, then marry me.

Lin Zhuoyan: But I really love acting, Brother Lin. I will marry you, just not yet.

Lin Zhuoyan: I want to wait until I’ve built up a career worthy of standing next to you. I don’t want people saying I’m just trying to climb the social ladder. You understand me, right?

Lin Yuanzhe: I can invest in your projects.

Lin Zhuoyan saw his attitude soften and let out a sigh of relief.

Lin Zhuoyan: I want to make it on my own. If you invest in my roles, people will just say I got the job through connections. I want to be recognized for my own efforts, not for going through the back door. [sad face]

Lin Yuanzhe didn’t respond for a long time. In the end, he finally replied:

Lin Yuanzhe: I’ll give you three years.

Lin Zhuoyan: You’re the best! [kiss] [kiss]

Lin Zhuoyan had a different persona for every member of the Lin family.

With Lin Yuanchen, he acted cute and innocent.
With Lin Yuanzhe, he was independent and ambitious.
With Lin Jinzhe, the second son adopted into the He family, he was gentle and intellectual.
With Lin Tan, Yuanchen’s uncle, he played the role of a teasing, seductive little fox.
And with He Zhe, Yuanchen’s maternal uncle, he became a fragile glass doll in need of protection.

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That afternoon, after Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue finished filming and were on their way back to the hotel, Ning Xi scrolled through Weibo and saw the new post.

“Entertainment Never Stops posted again. The wording is almost the same as yesterday’s. Even their joint statement looks nearly identical. I wonder if the fans will still believe it.”

“They won’t,” Yu Qingxue said confidently.

“Why not?” Ning Xi asked.

Yu Qingxue tapped her cheek with a slender finger, a playful glint flashing through her pale eyes. “Kiss me and I’ll tell you.”

Ning Xi gave a soft laugh. “A kiss on the cheek is all it takes?”

She raised her hand and gently pressed against the back of Yu Qingxue’s neck. Her rough thumb brushed the sensitive spot of her gland. Yu Qingxue trembled and tilted her head slightly, offering her lips. Ning Xi kissed her softly.

When the kiss ended, Yu Qingxue was left breathless and weak in her arms.

“I think that kiss was more than enough. Now can you tell me?” Ning Xi asked in a low voice, her eyes dark and intense.

Yu Qingxue’s eyes glistened like spring water. “And what if I said no?”

Ning Xi smiled. “Not satisfied with the kiss? Then let’s try again.”

As Ning Xi leaned in once more, Yu Qingxue quickly said, “Alright, I’ll tell you.”

If she let it go any further, they might never get out of the car.

Yu Qingxue explained, “Don’t forget, the paparazzi didn’t just take photos. They also recorded video. Even if Lin Zhuoyan claims the kiss was fake, as soon as Entertainment Never Stops posts the footage, he’s done.”

“Not only will his fans revolt, but the other people he’s been stringing along won’t take it lightly either.”

Ning Xi asked, “So they didn’t post the video at noon on purpose?”

Yu Qingxue nodded, her lips curving into a smug smile as she lifted her chin. “That was my idea. Smart, right?”

Lin Zhuoyan’s fans were mostly young, hard to manage, but easy to manipulate. As soon as he posted the statement, they flooded Entertainment Never Stops’ post with angry comments.

Just when everyone thought the account would ignore the hate as they had before, Entertainment Never Stops suddenly posted again.

Entertainment Never Stops:
Sorry, my bad. I truly apologize to the person who sent in the tip. I posted three photos this morning and only just now got a private message reminding me there was also a video. Lin Zhuoyan fans, let’s stay calm. If your idol is really in love, you should wish him well. But please, don’t curse him the way you’ve been cursing me. [playful emoji] [Video]

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