Forced to Live Together After Picking Up the Child of My Rival Alpha - Chapter 5

Wei Yang’s face was soft and delicate, with a perfectly smooth oval shape. She wore a loose, comfortable dress that still accentuated her waistline perfectly. Combined with her unique voice, it always stirred endless fantasies in Alphas.

Although Wei Yang liked to call Song Yuan “Ah Yuan” on set, hearing it on the show made Song Yuan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

She nodded with a smile, instinctively creating some distance as she chuckled and said, “Haha… I had something to attend to, so I’m a bit late.”

After greeting all the Omegas, Song Yuan headed into the room and noticed another Alpha sitting inside, exuding a strong presence.

Song Yuan had heard a little about her, an actress who debuted through an idol competition two years ago, named Jian Xi, now considered something of a rising star.

Since it was their first formal meeting, Song Yuan politely extended her hand in a friendly gesture. “Hello, I’m Song Yuan.”

Jian Xi subtly looked Song Yuan up and down before shaking her hand. “Teacher Song Yuan, your name is all over the blogs and trending searches. I’ve long admired your reputation.”

Song Yuan thought of the overwhelming romantic scandals that had recently flooded the internet. She had plenty of works to her name, yet Jian Xi chose to mention that? Was she being sarcastic?

Well, then. Song Yuan’s smile widened, her eyes curving like crescent moons, glistening with amusement. “Jian Xi, I’ve heard a bit about you too. You starred in a movie called Fallen Winter during the Spring Festival. There was a crying scene truly a showcase of your acting talent.”

Jian Xi, still relatively inexperienced, couldn’t quite control her expression. For a brief moment, her face visibly stiffened.

On the live stream, Song Yuan’s fans were in stitches.

[Song Yuan’s Little Wife#]: LMAO, did you catch that? Jian Xi was lowkey shading our Yuan Yuan for her messy personal life and constant trending topics.

[Yuan Yuan’s Official~]: Who didn’t get it? Our Yuan immediately clapped back by bringing up that cringey crying scene of hers. That performance was so awkward it went viral for all the wrong reasons!!

[Melon-Loving Bystander >3<]: The tension is killing me! I’m here for the drama!

[Jian Xi, My Ideal]: All I’ll say is, bullying a newcomer? If your personal life is a mess, just own it. Can’t handle the truth?

[Yuan Yuan’s Official~]: Sis, maybe check who started with the sarcasm first. If you’re not using your eyes, you might as well donate them!

While fans were going at it online, in reality, surrounded by multiple cameras, Jian Xi didn’t dare make a scene. After her momentary stiffness, she forced a smile and replied to Song Yuan, “Thank you for the praise, Senior Song. I’ll continue to work hard.”

Once their subtle clash and verbal sparring concluded, Song Yuan smoothed down her slightly disheveled hair and calmly took her seat again.

Her movements were fluid and effortlessly captivating.

Hmph, amateur. Who doesn’t know how to throw shade?

Back when I was ruling the entertainment industry, you were probably still in some dance studio, crying over your splits.

The atmosphere grew slightly awkward. Ma Tianmeng, as usual, played the role of the gentle, kind-hearted peacemaker on the show.

But her words cut straight to the point: “Now that everyone’s acquainted, Sister Yuan, do you have an ideal partner in mind for this family setting?”

Song Yuan responded with a mysterious smile for the cameras, leaving room for the audience’s imagination while secretly pondering the question herself.

Noticing this, Yue Yue playfully winked at the camera, as if asking the viewers, “Sister Yuan Yuan will pick me, right?”

Wei Yang was not to be outdone, flashing a poised and graceful smile at the camera. “I respect any decision Ah Yuan makes.”

These words once again sparked wild speculation and teasing among netizens.

【My Heart for Yang Yang: That heartless bastard Song Yuan! When will he give my Yang Yang the recognition she deserves?!】

【Yueyue: Come on, my Yue Yue is so adorable. Of course, he’ll choose our Yue Yue~】

【Dream Dream, Dream of Me Tonight: The gentle mother role definitely belongs to my Dream Dream.】

Among the three Omegas, Song Yuan was secretly weighing in his mind: Who would be more patient with Luoluo, Yue Yue, Ma Tianmeng, or Wei Yang?

In Song Yuan’s eyes, Yue Yue was like a little sister, the kind who couldn’t even take care of herself.

Wei Yang was absolutely out of the question. The hotel incident from a while back had trended for days, and if their relationship got any closer now, Manager Luo’s blood pressure would probably skyrocket.

That left Ma Tianmeng. Though she was quite calculating, she always considered the bigger picture. On major issues, she would undoubtedly choose what benefited everyone, making her a viable candidate for the show.

This thoughtful demeanor, however, came across as pretentious and aloof in Jian Xi’s eyes. She sneered inwardly, unable to comprehend why someone with such a tarnished reputation would act all profound on a show.

Meanwhile, Song Yuan remained lost in his own thoughts. Considering Luoluo’s situation, he still felt uneasy.

He could only respond with a hesitant smile, “Let’s wait a bit longer. There are six guests in total, and only five have arrived so far. We can decide once everyone is here.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Song Yuan froze, recalling Luo Wei’s repeated reminders in the van to maintain a good relationship with Yu Jin.

Thinking back to that stunning, almost unfairly beautiful face and Yu Jin’s cold attitude toward him in a variety show years ago, the idea of building a good relationship seemed impossible. All he hoped for now was not to offend her.

Speak of the devil Song Yuan could distinctly sense a powerful aura filling the air.

Yu Jin appeared in a black slip dress, paired with a loosely fitted yet stylish denim jacket, exuding an assertive charm. Her sleek, straight hair accentuated her sharp features.

“Hello everyone, I’m Yu Jin.”

A simple introduction, yet it set the stage ablaze with silent excitement.

Yue Yue, a self-proclaimed admirer of beauty, immediately shifted her starry-eyed gaze previously reserved for Song Yuan toward Yu Jin.

“Teacher Yu Jin, long time no see!”

In response to Yue Yue’s adorable enthusiasm, Yu Jin gave a slight nod to acknowledge the greeting.

Jian Xi’s reaction to Yu Jin’s arrival was a stark contrast to her attitude toward Song Yuan. She stood up respectfully and greeted Yu Jin properly.

Song Yuan nervously fidgeted with his fingers. Whenever he got anxious, his mind tended to go blank. After struggling for a while, he still couldn’t figure out how to greet Yu Jin.

How were two Alphas, who had formed a rivalry years ago and were constantly compared by their fans, supposed to interact properly?

While Song Yuan was still tangled in his thoughts, Ma Tianmeng had already taken the initiative. She politely extended her hand to Yu Jin and said, “Hello, Teacher Yu. I’m Ma Tianmeng.”

Yu Jin’s gaze swept over the outstretched hand. She nodded at Ma Tianmeng and replied, “Hello.”

And that was the end of it. A moment of silence hung in the air before Ma Tianmeng awkwardly withdrew her hand, left hanging mid-air.

The atmosphere was awkward. After wrestling with her thoughts, Song Yuan decided to pretend she knew nothing and bravely nodded in Yu Jin’s direction. “Hi!”

Unexpectedly, Yu Jin completely ignored her, still maintaining her aloof demeanor with legs crossed, sitting comfortably to the side.

Jian Xi, seeing Song Yuan’s embarrassment, let out a mocking snicker, full of disdain.

While the scene was awkward, the live chat went wild.

【DreamDreamMaTianDream: What the hell, what’s so great about her? Just because she’s an award-winning actress, does she have to act so full of herself on a show?】

【YuanYuan’sMainWife: Our Yuan Yuan has never gotten along with Yu Jin anyway. Skipping the greeting is fine, our Yuan Yuan is still the polite one!】

【YueYueYueYueYue: Yu Jin! How dare you be so cold to our sweet little Yue Yue!】

【YuJinICan’tAnymore#: Hey lady above, our Yu Jin is not only globally famous but was also specially invited by Yue Yue’s school with a hefty fee and personal connections. Her name is in many acting textbooks, and what is that “Dream” person anyway? And that “Yuan” person? Our Yu Jin doesn’t even bat an eye at them.】

【LoveLoveLoveSisterYuJin: Our Yu Jin is just like this by nature. If she shows even a little warmth to other women outside, I’ll scold her when she gets back. Let’s focus on her work, okay~】

【YuYuYuYuJin: Sis above, don’t make me track you down through the internet and slap you.】

No matter how fiercely the live chat argued, the atmosphere on set remained genuinely awkward.

Host Meng Yanyan, accustomed to handling tense situations, quickly stepped in to smooth things over and soon brought in three children.

The other two children looked around curiously.

Only Luoluo, unnoticed by the others, dashed toward Yu Jin and threw herself into her arms.

“Mommy!”

Song Yuan, who had been searching for Luoluo, heard the child’s clear, sweet voice.

But the direction of the call seemed off.

The next second, Song Yuan saw the daughter she had been carefully caring for these past few days now clinging to her rival, nuzzling against her, and calling her Mommy!

Song Yuan instinctively glanced at Yu Jin’s expression thankfully, it hadn’t changed much.

She hurried over, gently pulling Luoluo away, and repeatedly apologized to Yu Jin, “I’m sorry, the child doesn’t know any better. It’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!”

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