Forced to Live Together After Picking Up the Child of My Rival Alpha - Chapter 19

Luoluo gazed pitifully at Song Yuan, her voice choked with sobs: “I thought Mommy didn’t want me anymore.”

Song Yuan’s heart ached at the sight of Luoluo’s tears, and she quickly held the child even tighter. “Luoluo is so adorable, Mommy would never abandon you.”

The two embraced under the camera’s lens. Yu Jin, unusually tender, used her sleeve to gently wipe away the tear stains on Luoluo’s little face.

Nearby, Bella had once again chosen Yueyue and Ma Tianmeng for this episode. The dynamic between Yueyue and Bella was more like that of close friends.

Bella pointed in Luoluo’s direction and looked up at Yueyue, saying, “Just now, when Aunt Song Yuan went in, Luoluo suddenly started shedding little pearls.”

Yueyue lifted her gaze. The setting sun cast its glow upon Song Yuan, whose expression radiated a sacred tenderness she had never seen before. Beside them, Yu Jin stood with her hands in her pockets, yet her eyes remained fixed on Song Yuan and Luoluo, the mother and daughter.

Bathed in the evening glow, the three of them appeared exceptionally harmonious.

Yueyue couldn’t help but sigh softly, “Mengmeng, look at Sister Yuan. I’ve never seen her so gentle and elegant before.”

Ma Tianmeng pondered for a moment. “If I ignored the fact that they’re both Alphas, I’d totally ship them.”

But Wei Yang interjected coldly from the side, “They just look like a family.”

Recalling Wei Yang’s earlier remarks in the room and connecting them to Song Yuan’s final choice, Ma Tianmeng suddenly felt a pang of secondhand embarrassment for her.

In her mind, she was desperately urging Wei Yang: Just shut up and focus on your own child already. Aren’t you afraid netizens will latch onto this and never let it go?

At that moment, Wei Yang, feeling deeply humiliated by the harmonious trio, let her words slip without restraint.

“Don’t you think it’s strange for two Alphas to form a family together?” Wei Yang said innocently. “And earlier, I was only thinking of Song Yuan’s best interests when I kept wanting to team up with her.”

Yueyue and Ma Tianmeng exchanged a knowing glance, their thoughts conveyed without words.

Ma Tianmeng quickly tried to console Wei Yang, hoping to move past the topic as soon as possible. “We all understand. But they’re mainly doing this for the child’s sake. Luoluo is used to Yu Jin and Song Yuan. If you really teamed up with Song Yuan, Diandian would definitely feel uncomfortable too.”

Ma Tianmeng swore she was genuinely trying to ease Wei Yang’s mind, but somehow her words only provoked her further. Wei Yang seemed stuck in a loop, her eyes fixed intently on the trio.

“Sister Tianmeng, you’ve been in so many variety shows you must be a great judge of character, right? I feel like the way those two look at each other could spark flames.”

After saying this, Wei Yang let out a long sigh. “Can’t blame Sister Yuan for choosing Senior Yu Jin. After all, I’m really not as outstanding as she is.”

Ma Tianmeng nearly jumped at her words. Don’t drag me into this! What does she mean by ‘a great judge of character’?

Right now, Song Yuan and Yu Jin were like ticking time bombs, no one knew which way public opinion would swing tomorrow.

Ma Tianmeng forced an awkward laugh. “I really can’t tell. All I see is how loving the interaction between Song Yuan and Luoluo is. When Luoluo started crying earlier, my heart ached too.”

This is as far as I can help you, Ma Tianmeng thought to herself.

Wei Yang, however, remained ungrateful and instead began speculating about Song Yuan and Yu Jin from the perspective of a shipper.

She said, “I’ve never seen Teacher Yu Jin care so much about any child before, but with Luoluo, it’s as if she’s her own. Maybe it’s because Luoluo is Sister Yuan’s child.”

Ma Tianmeng stayed silent, but Wei Yang pressed on, “Sister Tianmeng, do you think they might develop feelings over time?”

Ma Tianmeng felt dizzy from the barrage of words, thinking to herself, What kind of fool is this? Please shut up already.

Modern netizens are all amateur Sherlock Holmeses, and the barrage was filled with discussions about Song Yuan, Yu Jin, and Luoluo.

【Tomato Egg Lover: Possibly. The way Yu Jin treats Song Yuan compared to others, if you look at the subtle details, does seem a bit different.】

【@TenYearsOfYu: Are you insane? What subtle details? My Yu Jin could never be interested in that woman. I refuse to accept it!】

【@YuanYuan’s Little Wife: My little Yuan Yuan wouldn’t be interested in your Yu Jin either. If you’ve got a screw loose, go get it fixed. Don’t just ship anyone and everyone.】

【@WhatTheHeck: Seriously, don’t you think Wei Yang’s EQ is a bit low? Even Mengmeng can’t handle her. Taking my Mengmeng away from this mess.】

【@YuJinIsWeird: I just feel like these two are constantly creating awkward atmospheres, giving each other the cold shoulder. They don’t seem like normal friends or even business partners. Hmm? More like a couple having a lover’s spat.】

【@YuanYuan’s Big Wife: I’m warning you, stop shipping everyone! My wife would never be interested in Yu Jin! He’s always sulking and putting on an act! And by the way, Yuan Yuan is my wife, she’s in my bed!】

The first episode of recording finally came to an end. Wei Yang’s final remarks were like a stone thrown into an already turbulent lake, stirring up even more chaos online.

Speculations about Song Yuan and Yu Jin having a major history five years ago remained highly popular. Some even wrote fanfiction about their heart-wrenching love story, separation, and eventual reunion.

No matter how far-fetched the netizens’ theories were, the show had temporarily wrapped up. The director invited everyone to dinner, so the cameras were put away, and a few extra tables and chairs were set up in the courtyard. The camera crew, production team, and guests all gathered around, sitting together.

With no cameras around, everyone felt more relaxed and natural.

Yueyue let her inner child run wild, acting like the leader of the kids and making the three children giggle with delight. Luoluo was completely immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

In contrast, Song Yuan and Yu Jin still ignored each other.

Yu Jin felt uncomfortable. Song Yuan had stayed for the child’s sake but paid no attention to him, which made him feel sorrowful. Amid his sorrow, he also felt frustrated with himself for being so weak his emotions constantly shifted because of Song Yuan’s actions.

All these thoughts eventually culminated in a helpless sigh.

Song Yuan pursed her lips. In her eyes, Yu Jin was someone with extremely unstable emotions and pheromones. If he wants to ignore me, fine. If we’re not talking, I don’t have to worry about offending him. I’m perfectly content this way.

She still remembered the sting of that slap. Holding a grudge, Song Yuan poked at the food in her bowl with a spoon, thinking resentfully.

After everyone had eaten their fill, they gradually packed up and prepared to leave.

Song Yuan packed Luoluo’s little backpack, and the mother-daughter pair held hands, ready to head home.

Luoluo, acting unusually, confidently pulled Song Yuan’s hand and led her to a white van, happily knocking on the door.

“Mommy, Mommy! Let’s go home together.”

The white van door slid open slowly, revealing Yu Jin’s refined face.

Luoluo, familiar with the routine, climbed up the small steps and slipped into the van, naturally taking a seat. She patted the spot next to her and said to Song Yuan, “Mommy! Come on up.”

Song Yuan gave Yu Jin an awkward smile. “I’ll take the child back, okay?”

As she spoke, she reached out to pull Luoluo away.

But Luoluo’s little bottom remained firmly planted on the seat, as if nailed there.

Song Yuan couldn’t just forcibly carry Luoluo away, so she had to coax her gently: “Luoluo, be a good girl and come with Mommy. Mommy will make you something delicious when we get home.”

Luoluo remained rooted to the spot, shaking her little head without hesitation to show her firm stance.

It was rare, almost unheard of for Luoluo to resist Song Yuan like this. Suddenly faced with such defiance, Song Yuan was at a complete loss.

If she didn’t sit down, how could she possibly move Luoluo’s stubborn little bottom and then calm her down?

Song Yuan glanced at the empty spot Luoluo had patted, right next to Yu Jin.

Song Yuan felt torn.

Yu Jin frowned slightly. Did Song Yuan dislike her so much that she wouldn’t even sit beside her?

Yu Jin’s dark eyes turned cold. “Luoluo, move over here a bit.”

Luoluo looked confused. “Huh?”

Without further explanation, Yu Jin shifted Luoluo to her side, placing the child in the middle and leaving the seat next to her empty.

Song Yuan gave an awkward smile. Since Yu Jin had taken the initiative to make room for her, it would be impolite not to sit there now.

Luoluo tugged at Song Yuan’s hand. “Mommy, Mommy, let’s go home together!”

This time, Song Yuan took the opportunity to get into the car.

As the car started moving, Song Yuan fixed her gaze out the window, watching the trees on both sides swiftly recede.

The atmosphere inside the car was icy. No one spoke, and Luoluo, perhaps sensing something, sat quietly without saying a word.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

Song Yuan’s phone vibrated in her pocket.

As she answered the call, the silence in the car was abruptly shattered by a furious roar from the other end of the line.

“Song Yuan! You’d better explain to me why you didn’t do as I said!”

Even with the volume turned all the way down, the sharp voice pierced through.

Song Yuan had no choice but to reply, “Suddenly changing things up would make the child uncomfortable.”

Before she could mention Wei Yang, she was cut off by another sharp outburst. “The child, the child! Song Yuan, what are you thinking, worrying about whether the child is comfortable or not? If you keep stirring things up with Yu Jin, I’m afraid her fans will dig up every last detail about you!”

Song Yuan broke out in a cold sweat.

Luo Wei continued, “Did you uninstall those platforms again? Go download them back right now and see how people are tearing into you!”

Song Yuan sighed helplessly. “Let them say what they want Luo Jie, didn’t you say a few years ago that any publicity is good publicity?”

Luo Wei was exasperated, as if she wanted to poke Song Yuan’s forehead. “Song Yuan, my dear, we’re not in the same position as we were a few years ago. You’ve signed many endorsements recently, if your image collapses, you’ll have to pay breach-of-contract penalties! Several brands have already reached out to ask about your recent behavior.”

Hearing this, Song Yuan could only nod meekly, letting Luo Wei scold her like a quail.

But Luo Wei wasn’t done venting yet. Over the years, Song Yuan had learned to gauge the severity of public opinion by the intensity of Luo Wei’s anger. This time, it was clear Luo Wei had reached her limit.

“Whatever happens, Song Yuan, in the next episode, you absolutely must keep your distance from Yu Jin! I’d rather you stir up drama with Wei Yang than have anything happen with Yu Jin that could be misinterpreted! And that Yu Jin! I’m going to have a word with her company, what’s going on? Are they just going to let her fans attack you like this? And also.”

“Whatever questions you have, you can ask me directly now.” A calm, cool voice came through the phone, reaching Luo Wei’s ears.

The other end of Song Yuan’s phone suddenly fell into complete silence, and the car returned to a state of tranquility so profound that the drop of a pin could be heard.

A few seconds later, the phone emitted a series of beeps, signaling the call had been disconnected.

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