Forced to Live Together After Picking Up the Child of My Rival Alpha - Chapter 39

In the understated yet luxurious CEO office of Bolang Media.

Yi Yan sat at her desk, twirling a pen with one hand. Seeing Yu Jin enter and habitually curl up on the sofa, she felt a headache coming on, unsure of what to say.

“Sorry for the trouble, CEO Yi,” Yu Jin said indifferently, as if it were a routine matter. “Deduct the compensation from my account.”

Yi Yan straightened up, her eyes full of curiosity. “Come on, Miss Yu, tell me, what kind of charm has Song Yuan cast on you? Why are you willing to endure such public pressure to clear her name?”

“I was just stating the facts,” Yu Jin replied coolly.

Only Yu Jin knew that Song Yuan was not the kind of person rumored to be seductive and indiscriminate.

Song Yuan was an excellent actress. She never looked down on others like other Alphas did, nor did she bully other actors, even the less prominent ones, just because of her noble bloodline. Instead, she offered guidance whenever possible.

Yu Jin knew how gentlemanly Song Yuan was when interacting with other Omegas during filming.

She knew that even when Yu Jin herself had once been an Alpha, Song Yuan would still consider whether certain lines or actions might make her uncomfortable during their scenes together.

She had also seen how perfunctory Song Yuan could be with others off-camera seemingly always smiling, but with a smile that never reached her eyes.

It was precisely because she had seen this side of Song Yuan that Yu Jin believed she could never be so irresponsible. That was why Yu Jin had held onto hope and given birth to Luoluo.

Who would have thought that fool would lose her memory.

But no one would believe such an explanation.

Over the past five years, the smear campaigns against Song Yuan had been so severe that even when Yu Jin hired online supporters to help, it felt like dropping a stone into the ocean swallowed without a trace.

Who had she offended so deeply?

Lost in thought, Yi Yan sighed helplessly. “Alright, if you believe it, you believe it. I can’t change your mind. But what I’m more curious about is, how did you two offend the CEO of Juxing Media? Have you had any private dealings with them?”

“No.”

Yu Jin frowned, instinctively thinking of Song Yuan. It was likely related to her.

She didn’t elaborate but still apologized, “Bolang Media has treated me well. If there ever comes a day when I need to leave, I will definitely inform you, CEO Yi.”

“I know you’re not the type to bite the hand that feeds you.”

Yi Yan relaxed, leaning back and tucking the pen behind her ear. “I’m not afraid of you causing trouble for me. It’s just that this situation is very detrimental to your career. I suspect the target isn’t you but Song Yuan, which is why I called you here instead of discussing it over the phone.

“I won’t interfere too much in your relationship with Song Yuan. You’ve always been trustworthy and self-aware. But, if Juxing Media really puts pressure on us.”

“You can terminate my contract,” Yu Jin said, lifting her gaze.

Yi Yan shook her head. “That’s not the answer I was hoping for.”

“I choose Song Yuan!”

Yu Jin seemed to feel the conversation had reached its end. She stood up, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.

Yi Yan quickly called out, “Really? Won’t you reconsider?”

Yu Jin paused for a moment but did not look back.

All that remained was Yi Yan’s long sigh.

After returning home, Yu Jin thought for a while and finally asked Song Yuan, “With all the smear campaigns against you over the years, have you ever looked into the reason?”

“It came too fiercely. Before I could even react, I was already completely defeated.”

Song Yuan scratched her head: “Being targeted online isn’t entirely a bad thing. Most people avoid me, which actually works in my favor. When you went back to the company, what did the boss say?”

“Juxing Media!”

Yu Jin uttered these four words and fixed her gaze on Song Yuan’s reaction.

Song Yuan’s eyes flickered slightly, her gaze drifting uncertainly as she bit her lower lip.

It seemed she knew, but didn’t know how to bring it up.

Yu Jin raised an eyebrow: “Between us.”

“Absolute honesty!” Song Yuan immediately cut in. “Actually, the CEO of Juxing Media is my scumbag mom. You know, I don’t want to acknowledge her. So last time she came to see me, I refused her offer to take Luoluo and go back to inherit the family fortune. She got angry and…”

“Threatened you?” Yu Jin’s anger subsided.

“Yeah.” Song Yuan nodded, but she kept quiet about her mom’s demand to divorce Yu Jin, only saying, “She said if I don’t go back, she’ll make sure I can’t survive in the entertainment industry.”

Song Yuan looked apologetic: “I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”

It matched what Yu Jin had guessed on the way back. She smiled faintly: “Whether I can survive or not depends on my own abilities. If she thinks Juxing Media alone can take me down, she’s sorely mistaken. Even a cornered dog will fight back, let alone me, Yu Jin!”

Song Yuan’s eyes sparkled with admiration as she gave a thumbs-up: “Sis Yu, you’re so fierce!”

Yu Jin couldn’t help but laugh, but then turned serious: “You too, don’t think about giving in or compromising just because you feel you’ve dragged me down! If you really become like that, I’ll divorce you!”

“Never compromise!”

Song Yuan snuggled closer: “Ah Jin, give me a hug. If you hug me, I’ll do whatever you say.”

“So if I don’t hug you, you won’t listen?”

“I’ll listen too, wuwu.”

Yu Jin burst out laughing!

“Alright, on my way back, Sister Gu called me. It seems Intern Mom will start filming a few days earlier. Let’s get ready and see if we can clear up the cheating rumors and win back some public favor for you.”

“Okay, Ah Jin! You sound just like my manager now!”

The two snuggled closer ten thousand words omitted here.

On the day the variety show began filming, the family of three arrived together in the same van.

The moment they stepped out of the car, the cameras captured the trio.

Song Yuan wore a loose, casual suit with her long hair tied back. Though her features were strikingly alluring, she exuded a capable beauty.

Yu Jin, in a white silk blouse and a matching sapphire-blue long skirt, looked as if her skin outshone snow, glowing under the sunlight.

Her cool, detached demeanor gave off an untouchable, ethereal vibe!

As for Luoluo!

With two little buns on her head and a black Lolita-style dress, she was the picture of a little princess.

The two exchanged a smile, each holding one of Luoluo’s hands as they walked toward the filming location.

Instantly, a wave of comments erupted.

[Wow, wow, wow, their gazes are so intense! They’re definitely the real deal!]

[Taking Luoluo with me!]

[Whoa, Ah Jin’s fairy-like aura is bursting through the screen, I’m kneeling in admiration!]

[Song Yuan doesn’t seem affected by the previous rumors at all.]

[How can Song Yuan, a star who almost cheated during her marriage, be a good mom and provide a proper home for Luoluo?]

[Song Yuan is disgusting, and Yu Jin is complicit also disgusting! It’s like disgust opening the door for disgust, disgust to the extreme!]

[If you’re disgusted, don’t watch. They’re not even on screen and you’re still commenting probably a hired troll, right?]

[Yu Jin’s gaze was gentle yet resolute: “I believe in Ah Jin, so I believe in Song Yuan. Song Yuan, you must clear your name quickly!”]

[“Song Yuan’s naturally controversial nature will harm Yu Jin! Yu Jin’s fans, quickly make her get divorced!”]

[“Divorce? This is a case of willing victim and willing perpetrator. They should stay locked together so Song Yuan won’t trouble other artists. Protect our artists!”]

The family of three remained unaware of these online comments, and even if they knew, they wouldn’t care.

Though the guests for this event hadn’t been officially announced, it was unlikely there would be any last-minute replacements.

Upon arriving at the public lounge, they immediately encountered Wei Yang.

Yu Jin raised an eyebrow slightly as Wei Yang had already moved in front of Song Yuan, greeting her with familiar ease.

“Ah Yuan, you’re finally here. I’ve been waiting for you for so long~”

Wei Yang’s voice was sweet, but Song Yuan retreated behind Yu Jin, offering a polite greeting: “Long time no see!”

They had likely already entered the live broadcast area where cameras could capture them at any moment. Even if she had no particular feelings toward Wei Yang, basic courtesy was necessary.

“Ah Yuan, why are you avoiding me?” Wei Yang looked hurt. “Are you still upset about what happened before?”

She sighed with apparent sadness: “I’m sorry, Ah Yuan. I didn’t control my fans properly before, making things so awkward for everyone. I’ve already posted a clarification – I don’t know if you saw it?”

“No,” Song Yuan replied dismissively. “Aside from messages from Ah Jin, I really don’t have time to read things from irrelevant people.”

Wei Yang’s expression stiffened, caught off guard by the response.

I’ve already swallowed my pride to apologize, and you’re still acting so high and mighty? Who’s “irrelevant people”? Would it kill you to say you saw it? So disrespectful – do you really think you’re that important?

Though furious inside, Wei Yang showed no outward sign, instead turning to Yu Jin: “Sister Ah Jin, please don’t mind us. Ah Yuan and I are comfortable with each other – we always speak our minds.”

What a masterstroke – with one sentence, she transformed Song Yuan’s dismissiveness into banter between old friends.

Song Yuan broke out in a cold sweat, trying to think of how to explain.

But then Wei Yang continued: “I heard about what happened recently. It really was Ah Yuan’s fault. Even if she doesn’t like Sister Ah Jin after marriage, she should be more careful. If she really can’t control herself, she should at least find some private place instead of getting caught – how embarrassing for Sister Ah Jin.”

“But Sister Ah Jin, Ah Yuan is so outstanding. It’s normal for several people to like her, or for her to like several people, right?”

Yu Jin’s eyes turned cold.

Wei Yang suddenly covered her mouth: “Oh my, is Sister Ah Jin angry? You shouldn’t be, right? Since you married Ah Yuan, you should know about her past. Please don’t blame her, okay?”

Repeatedly using “Ah Yuan” while calling Yu Jin “Sister Ah Jin” wasn’t this clearly implying Yu Jin was older than Song Yuan?

And all those suggestions that Yu Jin should get used to Song Yuan’s promiscuous behavior – wasn’t this meant to make Yu Jin feel insecure about the relationship and retreat?

But who was Yu Jin?

Though she usually couldn’t be bothered with others in the entertainment industry, that didn’t mean she was easy to bully.

A cool smile appeared as she used her height advantage to look down at Wei Yang: “Are you and Ah Yuan very close?”

The chilling aura made Wei Yang pause momentarily before she sweetly smiled at Song Yuan: “Ah Yuan…”

But Song Yuan had already hidden behind Yu Jin, muttering: “We’re not close!”

Wei Yang’s face stiffened.

Yu Jin continued, “The barking of an unfamiliar dog won’t make me believe it, much less anger me. Besides, how good Ah Yuan is doesn’t need to be told by you.”

“There’s tea over there. If you can’t swallow it, use it to wash your brain. Calling me ‘sister’ at every turn for a moment, I really thought I’d gained another sister.”

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