Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 88

Zhao Duo was thirty years old, a male Alpha actor known for his strong features and well-built physique. He often starred in military-themed films and had once been nominated for the Golden Sea Award for Best Actor. He had also been a close friend of Yu Qingxue for many years.

After nearly ten years of working hard in the entertainment industry, Zhao Duo had never been in a relationship. He had just celebrated his thirtieth birthday a few days ago, and his family had started pressuring him to settle down.

Zhao Duo had somewhat unconventional preferences when it came to Omegas. He wasn’t attracted to the independent and assertive types common in the industry. Instead, he liked the “green tea” Omega archetype often found in romance novels—soft, sweet, and slightly coquettish.

Yesterday, Yu Qingxue had messaged him, asking if he was still single. She said she wanted to introduce him to an Omega who matched his taste. Zhao Duo agreed without hesitation.

And today, the moment he laid eyes on Qi Huaihuai, he was immediately drawn to her slightly theatrical, green tea charm. He felt she was exactly the kind of Omega he had always wanted.

After all four were seated, the server entered to bring out the food. Soon, the long table was filled with dishes.

Zhao Duo was attentive and thoughtful. Before eating, he asked Qi Huaihuai,
“Do you like spicy food?”

Qi Huaihuai nodded lightly.
“I do.”

Zhao Duo used the communal chopsticks to place a piece of boiled spicy fish on her plate.
“Try the house special. It’s really good.”

Qi Huaihuai looked at him with shy, sparkling eyes.
“Thank you.”

She picked up the fish delicately and took small bites. After tasting it, she asked casually,
“I still don’t know what kind of food you like.”

Zhao Duo smiled.
“I’m not picky. I eat everything.”

Qi Huaihuai spoke in a tone full of admiration.
“That’s impressive. I don’t like anything sour or sweet, and I can’t handle overly salty food either.”

She naturally shared her preferences with him.

Then, she suddenly reached out and placed a slice of spicy pickled lotus root onto Zhao Duo’s plate. When he looked over at her, she smiled and said,
“Returning the favor.”

She lowered her gaze to the table. Her chopsticks hovered near her pink lips, and without thinking, she slipped the tips into her mouth.

“So sour,” she murmured with a frown. “When did I start eating sour things… Oh no, I forgot to use the communal chopsticks.”

“It’s alright,” Zhao Duo said without concern. He picked up the lotus root and ate it anyway, then smiled at her.
“Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like the piece you gave me tastes even better.”

Qi Huaihuai’s face turned red. She stared at him in a daze, her heart pounding louder and louder.

Meanwhile, Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue quietly finished their meal while the other two were too focused on each other to notice.

Before heading back to campus, Yu Qingxue handed Ning Xi an envelope containing a signed photo.
“Just give this to Li Shuru directly.”

Ning Xi nodded.
“I’ll send you a message once I get back to the dorm.”

Yu Qingxue replied,
“Okay.”

After they spoke, Ning Xi turned to call Qi Huaihuai, who was still chatting with Zhao Duo.

“Brother Zhao, I’m really curious about film sets,” Qi Huaihuai said. “Can I visit you sometime when you’re filming?”

“Of course,” Zhao Duo replied warmly. “You’re welcome anytime.”

He took out his phone and asked,
“Let’s add each other on WeChat. That way I can let you know when I’m on set.”

After they exchanged contacts, Ning Xi spoke up.
“Huaihuai, let’s go. Time to head back to school.”

Qi Huaihuai let out a small sigh of regret.
“Brother Zhao, I’m leaving now. I’m really happy I got to meet you today. I’m an orphan and have never had any family. Can I think of you as an older brother?”

Zhao Duo thought to himself, Here it is. The little green tea act begins.

Still, a rare spark of excitement lit up inside him.
“Of course.”

“Thank you, Brother Zhao,” Qi Huaihuai said, her voice soft with emotion.

Ning Xi called her again.
“Let’s go, Huaihuai.”

Qi Huaihuai followed reluctantly, like a fairy being dragged back to heaven by the Queen Mother.

Ning Xi hailed a taxi. Before getting in, Qi Huaihuai turned to look back and saw Zhao Duo wave at her. She immediately beamed.
“Brother Zhao, I’ll message you later!”

After they left, Yu Qingxue gave Zhao Duo a playful glance.
“She’s a fun little thing. Are you planning to go after her, Brother Zhao?”

Zhao Duo smiled.
“I’ll take it slow. She’s still young, not mature enough. It’ll take some time.”

“Start as an older brother. Turning that into boyfriend will need a process.”

On the way back to Beihua University, Ning Xi and Qi Huaihuai sat in the back seat together. Qi Huaihuai’s cheeks were slightly flushed, and she kept glancing at her phone.

Out of the corner of her eye, Ning Xi noticed she was staring at Zhao Duo’s WeChat profile picture.

It was a selfie of him.

Qi Huaihuai lightly touched the enlarged profile photo, a determined little smile playing at her lips.

Ning Xi remembered Yu Qingxue’s description of Zhao Duo as “quietly cunning” and couldn’t help wondering who she should feel sorry for.

That afternoon, Ning Xi went to class and brought along the signed photo Yu Qingxue had given her, planning to give it to Li Shuru when she saw her.

As usual, she left the dormitory thirty minutes early. When she arrived at the classroom, she found only a few students present, but most seats were already marked with books. Thankfully, her usual spot was still open.

She sat down and pulled out Li Shuru’s notes to begin reviewing from the start.

Ten minutes before class, the room filled up quickly, just like the day before.

The seat next to Ning Xi remained empty until the very last second before the bell rang, when someone finally sat down.

A strong floral fragrance wafted through the air. It was so rich it almost stung the nose.

In this world, Alphas and Omegas rarely wore perfume, as it could interfere with their natural pheromones. Perfume was mostly made for Betas, so they could simulate the feeling of smelling pheromones. Using perfume was considered a very personal act, typically reserved for private, intimate moments.

This was the first time Ning Xi had ever seen someone wear perfume in a classroom.

She couldn’t help but glance to the side.

The person had healthy, tanned skin and long red wavy hair. Her oversized golden earrings swayed slightly, and her lips were painted in a bold Barbie pink.

It was an unusual look, but strangely, it suited her bold appearance.

Perhaps she noticed Ning Xi’s gaze, because the red-haired girl turned to look at her. Her brown eyes sparkled with a brief, sharp gleam.

Ning Xi had the feeling this girl wanted to say something, but at that moment, the professor entered the classroom, and the room immediately went silent.

The red-haired girl turned away as if nothing had happened and focused on the lecture.

After class ended, Ning Xi slowly packed up her things. Most of the students had already left. The red-haired girl remained seated, leaning back in her chair without moving.

Ning Xi spotted Li Shuru in the front row near the door and stood up, ready to give her Yu Qingxue’s signed photo.

As she got up, the red-haired girl was absentmindedly playing with her overly decorative manicured nails.

“Excuse me, can you move? I need to leave,” Ning Xi said calmly.

The red-haired girl looked up and raised a delicate eyebrow.
“Sure.”

She agreed, but didn’t move at all.

Ning Xi frowned slightly, unsure of her intention.

The red-haired girl then pulled out her phone and waved it lightly in front of her.
“How about adding me on WeChat?”

Ning Xi replied,
“Sorry, I don’t add strangers on WeChat.”

“My name is Huo Ziling. I know you’re Ning Xi. We’re not strangers now, right? Can I add you?” Huo Ziling tilted her phone. “If you add me, I’ll transfer you one thousand yuan. What do you think?”

Ning Xi paused, her dark eyes settling on Huo Ziling with a shadowed gaze.

Huo Ziling was one of the original Ning Xi’s admirers. She was the daughter of a wealthy family and had a loyal, dog-like personality. Once she fell for someone, she would give everything for them. In the original story, the old Ning Xi used her connections to Huo Ziling’s family company to fight against Yu Qingxue.

Huo Ziling’s father, Huo Yuanshan, owned Yuanshan Group. Under it was Yuanshan Entertainment, one of the biggest rivals to Yu Qingxue’s company in the film industry.

Huo Ziling had never liked managing the company, but for the sake of the original Ning Xi’s career, she willingly took over Yuanshan Entertainment. Whenever Yu Qingxue invested in a show or film, Huo Ziling would spend even more money to produce a similar one and rush to air it first, just to boost Ning Xi.

“You don’t need to spend that. Keep the money for yourself,” Ning Xi said firmly.

Now that she knew who Huo Ziling was, she had no interest in continuing the conversation. She refused the friend request without hesitation. Then she braced her hands on the desk, leaned over it, stepped down gracefully, and walked away without looking back.

Huo Ziling stared at her retreating figure, a glimmer of excitement flashing in her eyes.

She lowered her head and sent a message.

Huo Ziling: You were right. This Ning Xi is very interesting. Don’t worry, I will definitely win her over.

Peng Feifei: Thank you, Sister Ziling.

Peng Feifei was Huo Ziling’s distant cousin. He was a male Alpha, a bit short, not very attractive, and often relied on his family’s small company and their distant connection to the Huo family to act arrogant at school.

Recently, Peng Feifei had taken a liking to an Omega. He chased after them relentlessly with gifts and confessions, only to be rejected with one sentence: “I like Ning Xi.”

He had genuine feelings for that Omega and did not want to give up. He thought since his cousin Huo Ziling was still single and extremely wealthy, and since Ning Xi was an orphan without financial support, there was no way she could resist the attention of a rich heiress. If Huo Ziling managed to steal Ning Xi’s heart, the Omega he liked would surely give up and turn to him instead.

So Peng Feifei privately asked Huo Ziling to pursue Ning Xi.

At first, she refused. But after Peng Feifei begged her in tears, she finally agreed to meet Ning Xi in person.

Huo Ziling didn’t care much about appearance. She cared about presence.

When Ning Xi had leapt over the desk just now with such elegance and agility, it struck Huo Ziling deeply.

Ning Xi walked over to Li Shuru.

“That was Huo Ziling, right? Did she give you any trouble?” Li Shuru asked, concerned.

“Not really. I can handle it,” Ning Xi replied.

“This is your signed photo.” She pulled out a beautiful envelope. “The envelope was a little something extra from your goddess.”

Li Shuru took it, her hands trembling with excitement.
“Thank you so much. She’s so thoughtful. Even gave me a beautiful envelope for the photo.”

“She really is. She takes care of her fans well,” Ning Xi said with ease.

Praising her girlfriend felt completely natural.

After handing over the signed photo, Ning Xi went to buy dinner. Lately, to have more time to video chat with Yu Qingxue, she always brought her meals back to the dorm.

Li Shuru carefully placed the precious envelope inside the thickest textbook she had, making sure it wouldn’t bend, then headed straight back to the dorm without stopping at the cafeteria.

Wang Yunxuan had no morning classes and had already bought her lunch. She had just taken her first bite when Li Shuru returned.

“You’re back early. Already finished lunch?” Wang Yunxuan asked curiously.

“Not yet. Let me show you something first,” Li Shuru said, face glowing with excitement.

Wang Yunxuan was intrigued and put down her chopsticks to follow. She watched as Li Shuru carefully pulled a thick book from her bag and placed it on the desk.

“You brought back this textbook to show me? Because it’s thick?” Wang Yunxuan teased.

“Of course not,” Li Shuru replied, gently flipping open to the page where she had tucked the envelope.

Wang Yunxuan’s eyes lit up when she saw it and nudged Li Shuru with a grin.
“A love letter? Who’s it from? Do I know them?”

Li Shuru held the envelope close to her chest like a treasure.
“Not a love letter. It’s a signed photo from my goddess.”

“A signed photo of Yu Qingxue? Where did you get it? Are you sure it’s real? She almost never gives out signed photos.”

“It’s real. Ning Xi got it for me herself. I gave her my printed notes, and this was her gift in return.”

She opened the envelope carefully and pulled out the photo.
“Tada!”

“Wait. Why are there two people in the picture?” Wang Yunxuan asked. “Is that Ning Xi and Yu Qingxue?”

The photo showed the two of them dressed in traditional costumes, standing side by side. Ning Xi had her head slightly lowered, looking at Yu Qingxue with a gaze full of tenderness. Yu Qingxue’s cheeks were slightly flushed, her smile tinged with shyness.

They looked like a perfect couple, deeply affectionate and made for each other.

Li Shuru’s fingers trembled. Her eyes sparkled with emotion.
“I’m seriously shipping them now.”

During their evening video call, Yu Qingxue asked, “Did you give the signed photo to Li Shuru?”

“I did. She was overwhelmed.”

Yu Qingxue nodded in satisfaction.
“Good.”

Ning Xi looked at her curiously.
“You’re acting a little strange. Was there something wrong with the photo?”

“Not at all,” Yu Qingxue replied, her expression calm. “Just a regular signed photo.”

She didn’t even blink.

The so-called “ordinary” signed photo just happened to show two people in an intimate pose.

As soon as Li Shuru saw it, she knew Ning Xi was already taken. She would never dare to have any other thoughts about her again.

If Li Shuru displayed the photo somewhere obvious in her dorm, even her campus belle roommate would see it.

Two birds with one stone.

After finishing her meal, Ning Xi began reviewing her notes. Yu Qingxue also started handling her work. Neither of them disturbed the other. Whenever they missed each other, all they had to do was look up, and the other person was right there on the screen.

The person happiest about Huo Ziling chasing Ning Xi was Peng Feifei. He enthusiastically offered advice and ideas.

Peng Feifei: I did some digging. Ning Xi is an orphan and grew up in poverty. Someone saw her eating plain steamed buns with pickled vegetables in the cafeteria every day. If she hadn’t landed the lead role in Yu Qingxue’s film, she probably couldn’t even afford her tuition. Sister Ziling, it will be easy for you to win her over. Just give her whatever she lacks the most. Right now, she needs money. Use money, and you’ll definitely get her quickly and efficiently.

Huo Ziling: I asked her to add me on WeChat and offered one thousand yuan. She turned me down. She doesn’t seem that interested in money.

Peng Feifei: That’s impossible. She must care about money. You probably just offered too little.

Peng Feifei: If it were before she shot that movie, she would have taken the thousand and added you right away. But now that she’s acted in a film, she’s not as desperate. A thousand is too low for her now.

Huo Ziling: How much should I offer, then?

Peng Feifei: At least ten thousand. If that doesn’t work, try one hundred thousand.

Peng Feifei was known to spend a lot when chasing Omegas. To help Huo Ziling succeed faster, he multiplied his usual spending by one hundred and suggested that to her.

Huo Ziling: Got it.

Huo Ziling was completely inexperienced in romance. She had no real strategy and got misled by Peng Feifei’s terrible advice without realizing it.

This method might work on someone like Qi Huaihuai, but with Ning Xi, it would never work.

The next day, Ning Xi had no morning classes and planned to study in her dorm.

She went to the cafeteria for breakfast, and as she approached the female Alpha dormitory building, she saw someone with slightly darker skin and long red wavy hair standing out front. Even from a distance, Ning Xi recognized Huo Ziling without needing to see her face clearly.

Expressionless, Ning Xi walked toward the building, intending to ignore her completely. But Huo Ziling heard footsteps, turned around, saw Ning Xi, and immediately lit up. She ran up and blocked her path.

“Ning Xi, you’re finally back!”

Ning Xi hadn’t noticed in the classroom, but now that they were face-to-face, she realized Huo Ziling was a full head shorter than her and had to look up when speaking.

“Do you need something?” Ning Xi asked.

Huo Ziling pulled out her phone.
“Ten thousand yuan. Add me on WeChat?”

“Not interested,” Ning Xi said as she stepped around her and kept walking.

“Wait, wait. I’ll give you one hundred thousand. That’s not a small amount,” Huo Ziling said, stretching her arm to block her again.

Ning Xi looked at her like she was a strange creature.
“One hundred thousand is a lot, yes. But your money has nothing to do with me. I’m not going to add you on WeChat just because of it.”

The Huo Ziling in the novel didn’t have such low emotional intelligence. Where did she even learn this ridiculous strategy?

Ning Xi brushed past her again and walked quickly into the dorm building, not giving her another chance to get in the way.

Back in her dorm, she shut the door and returned to her desk. She had just set down her breakfast when a video call request from Yu Qingxue appeared.

Ning Xi tapped the green button, and Yu Qingxue’s face filled the screen.

Smiling, Ning Xi said,
“You sent the video call request right as I came back. Are we that in sync?”

“There’s no such thing as being in sync,” Yu Qingxue replied, propping her chin on her hand. “I calculated your walking and breakfast time before sending the request. Just now, Assistant Fan came by with papers to sign, so I delayed the call by three minutes. If you just got back, then what exactly were you doing during those three minutes?”

Her tone was lazy, but her eyes were sharp and questioning.

Ning Xi had a sudden feeling that if she answered wrong, Yu Qingxue might jump out of the screen to interrogate her in person.

Most people would feel pressured dating someone as intense as Yu Qingxue. But for Ning Xi, it was the opposite.

Knowing that Yu Qingxue had timed the video perfectly just to talk to her filled Ning Xi’s heart with joy.

With a smile in her dark eyes, Ning Xi replied,
“I got stopped downstairs by an Omega. She wanted me to add her on WeChat and offered me ten thousand yuan. When I said no, she raised it to one hundred thousand.”

Yu Qingxue immediately sat up straight, her expression turning serious.
“What was that Omega’s name?”

Someone trying to insult Ning Xi with money was completely unacceptable.

Seeing the slight flash of anger in Yu Qingxue’s eyes, Ning Xi spoke gently.
“I’m fine. Don’t be angry.”

“She said her name is Huo Ziling. She has healthy tan skin and long red waves. She looked pretty wealthy. Have you heard of her?”

Yu Qingxue paused and thought for a moment. She remembered seeing a girl matching that description at a charity gala she attended with her family. Among a sea of fair-skinned, delicate Omegas, Huo Ziling stood out. Many admirers surrounded her, and the impression stuck with Yu Qingxue.

“If her last name is Huo, then I think she’s the heiress of the Huo family in Beihai City.”

Ning Xi had no knowledge of wealthy families.
“Zhu Lanan’s uncle is Beihai’s richest man. How does the Huo family compare to the Zhu family?”

Yu Qingxue said,
“There’s no comparison. The Zhu family is nothing next to the Huo family. The Zhu family only rose to power in the past decade. Their foundation is weak. A slight stock market shakeup could destroy them. The Huo family has been prominent for over a century, with deep roots and businesses across all industries in Huaguo. They are true aristocracy in Beihai.”

“No wonder she could offer one hundred thousand just for a WeChat contact,” Ning Xi said thoughtfully. Then she asked,
“How’s the dating show coming along? I really want to go public with you. My tendency to attract Omegas is becoming a real problem.”

Yu Qingxue replied,
“The production team is in place. We plan to film every Saturday and Sunday. Most of the celebrity guests have been contacted. Four have confirmed so far. We just need one more Alpha and one more Omega.”

“What about Wang You and Wei Nian? If you can’t find anyone else, maybe ask them. It could help promote Asking the Devil too.”

Yu Qingxue’s eyes lit up.
“Good idea. Wang You is currently between projects. She should be free. I’ll ask her to check with Wei Nian.”

“This weekend is the seventh and eighth. I can use three pheromone suppressants to get through the first part. But next week’s shoot will need to be delayed by at least three days. I’ll have to miss a lot of class. Will that be okay?”

Ning Xi replied confidently,
“Don’t underestimate your girlfriend. I can handle it.”

If she could handle a ten-day heat period, schoolwork was nothing.

Before bed, Yu Qingxue brought the conversation back to Huo Ziling.
“I asked some friends who know her. They said she’s very persistent. Once she sets her sights on something, it’s hard for her to let go. Before the dating show starts, she’ll probably keep bothering you. Instead of avoiding her, maybe just give her your WeChat next time.”

Ning Xi asked,
“Aren’t you jealous?”

Yu Qingxue replied,
“Do I seem like a petty person?”

Once the dating show began filming, she would have Ning Xi post photos and videos of her chasing Yu Qingxue every day. That should be enough to make Huo Ziling give up completely.

Ning Xi laughed.
“My girlfriend isn’t petty at all. Don’t worry. If I do add Huo Ziling on WeChat, no matter what she sends me, I’ll show it to you before I respond.”

Yu Qingxue’s heart melted at those words. She leaned closer to her phone and brought her lips near the camera.
“Here’s a kiss as your reward.”

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