Forced to Live Together After Picking Up the Child of My Rival Alpha - Chapter 38.1

As it turned out, fans were more accepting of their relationship when it happened naturally rather than being forced.

“Truly worthy of being a film queen!” Song Yuan slid down, lying on Yu Jin’s lap, and gave her a thumbs-up while looking up: “From now on, you handle the small matters at home, and I’ll handle the big ones.”

Yu Jin lowered her gaze, her expression cool and her words sharp: “What kind of big matters? Like adding another woman or another child?”

Song Yuan burst out laughing. From this angle, even the ethereal and aloof Yu Jin looked a bit silly.

Especially when she lowered her head to speak, her double chin was clearly visible!

Seeing her laugh, Yu Jin raised her hand and lightly smacked Song Yuan’s forehead: “Don’t interrupt!”

“Hahaha, you decide everything, big or small!” Song Yuan affectionately grabbed Yu Jin’s hand and brought it to her mouth: “Mmm, so fragrant.”

“Get away!” Yu Jin pulled her hand back, turned around, picked up Luoluo, and shoved the child’s foot toward Song Yuan’s mouth: “Luoluo’s feet are even more fragrant!”

“Ugh, no, they’re smelly!”

Song Yuan got up in disgust.

Luoluo looked confused, lifted her foot, and sniffed it: “It doesn’t smell bad, though?”

“Hahaha!” Song Yuan laughed heartily.

Yu Jin’s eyes curved into a smile, her usual aloofness softened by warmth.

The recording equipment had been on the entire time, and clips like these were casually posted online by Yu Jin.

Song Yuan’s natural and unrestrained demeanor, along with her overflowing affection for Yu Jin, was almost palpable through the screen.

Soon, Luo Wei called.

“Impressive, Song Yuan! Public opinion has completely turned around! Yu Jin is truly your blessing, you better hold onto her. Lately, there have been some malicious comments targeting you. I had someone track them, and it’s strange they’re very covert, hard to trace. It doesn’t seem like ordinary fans.”

If they weren’t ordinary fans, then they were likely planted by someone.

It wasn’t hard to guess who.

“As long as it doesn’t involve Ah Jin, let them be,” Song Yuan said calmly.

“Ooh la la,” Luo Wei teased, “Are you two turning this fake relationship into a real one? I’d love to see it, but would she even be interested in you? If I were counting on you to make my life easier, I might as well go pray at a temple.”

“Then pray more!” Song Yuan hung up.

Luo Wei was left bewildered. Song Yuan’s tendency to attract criticism had caused her plenty of trouble in the past. Although Song Yuan had never been particularly respectful, she had always been polite.

But today, Song Yuan was unusually calm. Had settling down made her more mature?

Little did she know, her artist had evolved from an Alpha to an Enigma. Though she was still a timid “Yuan dog” in front of Yu Jin, when dealing with others, she carried a subtle yet undeniable authority that brooked no refusal.

Though it was faint, Luo Wei, who knew her well, sensed the difference.

However, since they hadn’t met in person, Luo Wei couldn’t make a definitive judgment.

After a moment, she snapped back to reality and called Song Yuan again.

“Ah, I almost forgot the main thing! LULU just launched a newly designed couple’s ring and wants to invite you and Yu Jin to endorse it. This is a great opportunity. You turned down the offer from Polaris Media last time you can’t refuse this one. If you do, the whole team will be left with nothing to eat.”

“I don’t get to decide!” Song Yuan glanced over at Yu Jin, who was also on a call nearby, and said, “Small matters are up to Yu Jin!”

“What did you just say?!” Luo Wei exploded instantly. “That’s LULU, an internationally renowned jewelry design brand! People would kill for this opportunity, and you just casually hand over the decision-making power to someone else? Have you been brainwashed by Yu Jin? Why don’t you just let Yu Jin’s agent manage you then? What do you even need me for?”

Facing Luo Wei’s barrage of criticism, Song Yuan would usually offer a few words of comfort. But this time, she listened calmly and indifferently until Luo Wei finished venting, then replied coolly, “I said, if Yu Jin agrees, it’s fine. From now on, all decisions like this will be left to her!”

“You! Fine, very well, Song Yuan. So you’ve grown wings and want to fly now, is that it? I’ll grant your wish!”

Hearing that Luo Jie seemed to be serious, Song Yuan said, “It’s not like that, Wei Jie. The situation is a bit complicated. It’s hard to explain in a few words. If you truly care about me and want me and Yu Jin to last, then please respect my choice!”

“Heh,” Luo Wei sneered. “So doing my job means I’m not respecting your considerations? Do whatever you want!”

Luo Wei hung up the phone, fuming and panting like a bellows for a long time.

On the other end, Yu Jin hung up the phone and came back, saying, “Wei Jie must have told you, they want us to be the new brand ambassadors for LULU. What do you think?”

Song Yuan reached out, pulled Yu Jin to sit beside her, and said with a smile, “She asked. I told her you’re the one in charge at home, so she should discuss it with you.”

Yu Jin’s eyes narrowed slightly, and she smiled helplessly. “She must be furious.”

“Absolutely!”

Song Yuan leaned her head against Yu Jin’s shoulder and nuzzled it. “So, Ah Jin, you have to take responsibility for me.”

Yu Jin pushed her away and said, “No way. I think this is a big deal!”

“No, in my eyes, nothing is a big deal except matters concerning you and Luoluo.”

What kind of cheesy pickup line was Song Yuan spouting so effortlessly?

But strangely, Yu Jin suddenly found it quite endearing. Her heart settled slightly, and she said, “Then I’ll reply to Gu Jie, we’ll do it.” “Okay, whatever you say.”

After Yu Jin finished replying to the message, she realized that Song Yuan had somehow wrapped her arms around her waist. The moment she hung up, Song Yuan nuzzled her head against her and said, “Ah Jin, let’s sleep together tonight!”

“Mommy, Mommy, let’s sleep together!”

Luoluo climbed onto the sofa, imitating Song Yuan, and leaned against Yu Jin on the other side, nuzzling her shoulder with her head.

Mother and daughter nudged her from both sides, swaying her left and right, as if they wouldn’t stop until she agreed.

Yu Jin felt a headache coming on. Logically, now that everything was out in the open, she should have gained a support system. So why did it suddenly feel like she had acquired an oversized child instead?

Over the past couple of days, the two had exchanged more messages, including Song Yuan saying things like, “You handle the small matters at home, and I’ll handle the big ones! And you decide what’s big and what’s small!”

There was also the phone call between Song Yuan and Luo Wei. Though it wasn’t on speaker and only Song Yuan’s side was audible, it still drove the fans wild.

[I never expected Song Yuan to be such a doting wife! How come all her previous rumored girlfriends only had scandals and no sweetness?]

[Correction, please: Song Yuan is at best a doting husband. My Ah Jin is the celestial top, okay?]

[Agreed. Look at Song Yuan’s little wifey demeanor, she’s definitely been tamed by my goddess.]

[That “tamed” is the perfect word!]

[It’s just a script, no need to take it seriously. Let’s just stay calm and enjoy the show.]

The shoot was scheduled for three days later.

The family of three arrived at the filming location.

Luoluo was still shy, clutching Song Yuan’s hand tightly and refusing to let go. Song Yuan had no choice but to ask Yu Jin to change first, planning to change herself later.

“Luoluo, we’ll be shooting in a spot where you can see us later. Don’t be afraid just call for us if anything happens.”

Song Yuan knew that Luoluo wasn’t just slow to warm up; her past habits made it difficult for her to adapt to unfamiliar environments quickly. Last time on the show, it took a lot of coaxing for her to accept the other children, and even then, it was only because they were around the same age that she managed to blend in.

On top of that, Sister Luo had thrown a tantrum, sending another assistant along, one Luoluo wasn’t familiar with so it fell to Song Yuan to comfort her.

Song Yuan took Luoluo on a tour of the shooting location, pointing out where she and Yu Jin would be filming and the spot reserved for Luoluo.

After carefully examining everything, Luoluo finally nodded, though she still hadn’t let go of Song Yuan’s hand.

A short while later, Yu Jin emerged in a dress.

The silver haute couture gown, adorned with pearls and sequins, accentuated Yu Jin’s ethereal and cool elegance.

It wasn’t until Yu Jin waved a hand in front of her that Song Yuan snapped out of her daze.

“Wow, Mommy is so pretty!”

Luoluo laughed and tried to run over, but Song Yuan immediately held her back. “Not allowed.”

The dress was expensive, and given Song Yuan’s knack for attracting trouble, she hadn’t earned much over the years. She couldn’t afford to pay for it if anything happened.

“It’s fine.” Yu Jin walked over and bent down slightly, revealing her fair skin.

Song Yuan immediately raised a hand to cover her. “Don’t bend over!”

She paused, then added, “Your crown will fall off!”

“But Mommy isn’t wearing a crown,” Luoluo said, not understanding Song Yuan’s meaning.

Yu Jin chuckled and swept her long hair forward to cover her chest. Only then did Song Yuan seem satisfied. “Stay with Luoluo for a bit. I’ll be back soon.”

“Hello, I’m Xiao Ye, an assistant from the brand.”

A youthful-looking girl wearing a pink tulle princess dress smiled. “Miss Song, please come this way.”

Even the assistants are wearing haute couture? Song Yuan raised an eyebrow but dismissed the thought, assuming it might be part of the brand’s promotional strategy, and followed her.

However, she was taken aback when she saw the outfit prepared for her.

A bright red, form-fitting, body-hugging dress it would certainly complement her skin tone, but the waistline was designed far too narrowly. “Um, was the wrong dress given to me? We agreed on a black silk dress.”

She had a great figure, but she never intentionally flaunted it!

Even if she managed to squeeze into this dress, it would be so tight she’d struggle to breathe.

“Miss Song, this is the dress your manager confirmed!” Xiao Ye whispered, then added after a moment’s thought, “How about I double-check? Please wait a moment.”

Xiao Ye made a call and returned with an awkward expression. “Miss Song, it really is this one!”

“Forget it, let’s just go with it.” Not wanting to keep Yu Jin waiting too long, Song Yuan took the dress into the fitting room.

She managed to put it on, but her figure was too curvaceous the zipper at the back simply wouldn’t close.

After a moment’s thought, she draped her own clothes over her shoulders and went out to seek Yu Jin’s help.

As soon as she stepped out, Xiao Ye’s eyes lit up. “Miss Song, Miss Yu is beautiful, but you’re even more stunning!”

“You too,” Song Yuan replied dismissively as she walked out.

“Miss Song, are you covering up because you need help with the zipper? Let me assist you!”

“No need! I’m looking for Yu Jin.”

Song Min stepped back a few paces, feeling that she had been attracting too much negative attention lately. If someone saw her, it would just lead to rumors about her teasing the assistant again.

She turned and jogged to find Yu Jin, signaling her to help zip up her dress.

Yu Jin raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding Song Min’s intention this was to give her a sense of security.

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