From Trashy A to the Heiress’s Little Son-in-Law After the Idol Competition (GL, ABO) - Chapter 84

Early this morning, Wei Qin felt both heartache and helplessness seeing the dark circles under her daughter’s eyes, not forgetting to shoot Xiao Yanjin a glare.

Xiao Yanjin shrugged. “Weren’t you like this before too?”

“We’ve already picked an auspicious date to register our marriage—one week from now.” During breakfast, Ji Zhiye solemnly informed them. She had learned about last night’s incident and had decided to terminate the collaboration with President Xue’s company.

Years ago, when Ji Zhiye was in her early twenties accompanying her father to business dinners, she had also encountered smooth-talking, lecherous individuals. The difference was that those she met were women in their forties or fifties, who wouldn’t lay a hand on you. A little flirtation—certainly nothing compromising—could make them so delighted they’d chat all night and sign the contract immediately.

But after meeting Wei Qin, she abandoned such tactics.

However, Ji Yunuo was her own flesh and blood. How could she stand by and let her daughter be bullied?

Thus, she decided to appoint Ji Yunuo as the CEO of an entertainment company. With her experience and understanding of the industry, she should handle it with ease. Moreover, as the boss herself, she wouldn’t have to worry about being secretly mistreated.

Ji Yunuo agreed to the idea and even hinted that Xiao Yanjin should terminate her current contract and sign with their company.

General Manager Zhang: What a scheming couple!

But Xiao Yanjin didn’t immediately agree, seemingly deep in thought.

Still, today was a joyous occasion.

Xiao Yanjin smiled brightly—finally, she and her sister could officially register their marriage.

Midway through breakfast, Ji Yunuo suddenly felt unwell and rushed to the bathroom to vomit.

The three exclaimed in unison: “Nuo Nuo!”

“Sister!”

Ji Yunuo flushed the toilet and quickly emerged.

“Let me wipe your mouth.”

“Do you want some warm water?”

“Warm water? Won’t that just make her vomit again?”

Surrounded by their fussing, Ji Yunuo couldn’t help but laugh.

“Maybe the alcohol upset my stomach a bit.”

“We should still go to the hospital,” Wei Qin frowned. “You’re both trying to conceive—didn’t I tell you to avoid smoking and drinking during this time?”

“I only had one glass,” Ji Yunuo said softly. Since they started trying, last night was the first time she drank—she had planned to just pretend.

Who knew that bastard President Xue would provoke her like that?

Xiao Yanjin remained uneasy. “Let me take you to get checked.”

They drove to the hospital.

Gu Zhi waited quietly in the outer lounge. It was the first time Ji Yunuo had vomited so violently—it was truly worrying.

After a while, Ji Yunuo came out, slipping the test results into her bag before Xiao Yanjin could see.

“What did the doctor say?” Xiao Yanjin asked.

“She said it’s good we came early, or it could’ve been worse.” Ji Yunuo’s cheeks flushed, though her tone remained steady.

Wasn’t this just from drinking? Xiao Yanjin was confused. “What does that mean?”

“It’s nothing. She just emphasized not to drink again.” Ji Yunuo smiled.

“Really, it’s fine.”

Xiao Yanjin had no choice but to drop it.

Two days later, General Manager Zhang suddenly informed her about an S-tier film project offering her the role of the villainess.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yanjin accepted.

The production team was taken by surprise. They merely wanted to capitalize on Xiao Yanjin’s popularity—after all, she wasn’t even the lead actress. They never expected this top-tier celebrity would actually agree.

But there was a condition—she needed to review the script first and requested revisions if unsatisfied.

Wasn’t this just throwing her weight around?

The producer was so stressed he felt his hair thinning. Left with no choice, he went to discuss the matter with the higher-ups of the project’s production company—Yeqin Entertainment.

The Ji family had no prior involvement in the entertainment industry. However, back when Wei Qin was active in the field, Ji Zhiye, eager to please his Omega, went out of his way to establish an entertainment company. He even publicly announced that Wei Qin would be their first major signing, sparing no expense.

Later, Ji Zhiye’s sharp investment instincts led him to back several film projects that, upon release, drew massive crowds and became as wildly popular as today’s idol competitions. The company raked in enormous profits, steadily climbing the ranks to become one of the nation’s top three entertainment giants.

On her third day in office, Ji Yunuo was handed a major project.

On her desk lay an unfinished script.

Her secretary, Ying Yanyan, explained, “Director Gu’s studio is collaborating with Menghua Video to produce an S-grade fantasy drama. As the production company, Yeqin Entertainment would like your input on whether the script is worth investing in.”

Ji Yunuo gave a faint hum, her slender fingers flipping through the pages as her brows remained furrowed.

The secretary held her breath. Unlike Ji Zhiye’s gentle demeanor, this young mistress exuded an icy aura that kept people at a distance.

“This is the incomplete draft from the screenwriter. Do you have any suggestions, President Ji?”

“This script is terrible,” Ji Yunuo stated bluntly. “It’s supposed to be a female-led story, yet the protagonist only succeeds because of the male lead. And aside from him and the second male lead, every other woman is either jealous of the heroine or scheming against her—petty and vindictive. Is this misogyny?” She didn’t hold back in pointing out the flaws. Frankly, it couldn’t compare to older scripts, feeling like a cheap, recycled trope—simplistic and vulgar.

“Should I ask them to revise it?”

“Not yet. By the way, have any actors been cast?”

“Not for most roles, only the second female lead has been confirmed.”

“Who?”

“Xiao Yanjin.”

In other words, the young madam of the Ji family.

Ji Yunuo’s expression shifted from cool indifference to something between amusement and exasperation.

Ying Yanyan was surprised to see the usually aloof young mistress display such varied emotions. Perhaps the rumors weren’t true—their relationship must be quite good.

“Since the young madam is part of the Ji family, why didn’t they just approach you directly instead of going through her?” Ying Yanyan wondered aloud. If Ji Zhiye had managed to sign Wei Qin to Yeqin Entertainment, why hadn’t Xiao Yanjin done the same? At least then she’d have her CEO wife backing her.

“Xiao Yanjin isn’t under our company. She’s still contracted with her own agency,” Ji Yunuo replied calmly. “Is the second female lead character named Nangong Xunye?”

“Yes.”

“That won’t work. The character is stupid, foolish, and outright malicious. There’s no way she’d agree to that,” Ji Yunuo muttered thoughtfully.

A call came in, and after answering, Ying Yanyan quickly relayed, “Director Gu’s team wants to discuss something with you, President Ji.”

“What is it?”

“The young madam is willing to play the second female lead, but she finds the script unacceptable and wants revisions.”

“How does she want to change it?”

“She said since the female lead hasn’t been found yet, they might as well scrap the role altogether.”

Wasn’t this just a roundabout way of “usurping the throne”?

Ji Yunuo found it even more exasperatingly amusing.

“Any concrete news about the female and male leads?”

“Not yet. Probably because the script isn’t finished—no actor would dare take the risk.”

“Since the leads haven’t been cast, let’s just rewrite the entire script.”

Ying Yanyan’s mouth fell open in shock. “Director Ji, you mean—”

“I mean making Xiao Yanjin the female lead.” She didn’t want to see Xiao Yanjin’s smug expression while scheming against the heroine for the male lead, especially not those adoring, lovesick eyes she’d direct at him.

Her alpha should embody the aura of a true leading lady.

“Xiao Yanjin has written novels before—let her give it a try. If the ratings tank, well, the loss is on our company anyway. We’ll take the hit.”

Ying Yanyan nodded, feeling a pang of envy. Xiao Yanjin really married well!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yanjin was at the office, cracking sunflower seeds and chatting with Director Zhang.

Zhang said, “No offense, but with the Ji family’s influence and your massive following, why are you only getting offers for supporting roles?”

Xiao Yanjin shrugged. “What’s the point of making my way in the world if I rely on others to pave the way? Worst case, I fail and go home to be a doting wife—doing laundry and cooking for my better half.”

Director Zhang: “…” This woman’s mindset was anything but ordinary.

Not that he wasn’t jealous. Having an omega heiress as a wife who doted on her, spoiled her, cherished her—unlike him, stuck with nothing but scummy alphas.

A notification chimed on his phone.

After reading the message, Zhang said, “Director Gu caved. He’s willing to let you revise the script. Finally, you’ll get what you wanted when you auditioned.”

Xiao Yanjin hummed contentedly, still munching on seeds. “Director Gu used to be a big name, but his studio’s writers are garbage now. Remember that mess called Alpha’s Temptation? Ugh, what even was that? Neither here nor there.”

Zhang was baffled by her bizarre description.

“There’s one more thing I haven’t told you.”

“Go on.”

“Director Gu wants you as the female lead.”

Xiao Yanjin didn’t react much, just curved her lips into a smirk. How amusing!

She already knew the project’s investor was Ye Qin Entertainment—her wife’s company. Who would dare oppose her now?

“Can I ask you for a favor?”

“Director Zhang, begging for help now?”

He chuckled. “I know when to bend.”

Then, lowering his voice: “There’s a newly signed omega at our company. Can you put in a word with Director Ji to land her a significant role?”

Xiao Yanjin didn’t respond—neither agreeing nor refusing. Instead, she slipped on her plaid shirt and walked out.

A sudden breeze, laced with floral notes, tousled her long hair.

And there, walking toward her, was a tall, stunning omega in a teal-blue spaghetti-strap dress—her ink-black hair cascading over snow-white skin. Her beauty was breathtaking, her figure flawless, leaving every alpha and beta around unable to look away.

A pair of lively eyes glanced lightly at Xiao Yanjin, and her faint pink lips pursed slightly.

Xiao Yanjin’s light brown eyes suddenly flickered as she caught a whiff of peach-flavored sweet wine—no, wait!

Her body trembled—this was pheromones.

Such intense pheromones.

Both alphas and omegas could release pheromones, while betas could not. Among alphas and omegas, there were ordinary and top-tier individuals. The pheromones of a top-tier omega were especially intoxicating and irresistible. For example, whenever Ji Yunuo released hers casually, Xiao Yanjin would lose control. Though she usually prided herself on restraint, in the presence of the omega she loved, so-called composure had never been maintained.

At this moment, Xiao Yanjin was already enveloped in Ji Yunuo’s pheromones—a sign of their marking.

If she were to detect another omega’s pheromones now, it would only happen if the other party was a top-tier omega deliberately releasing them.

What does she want?

Xiao Yanjin’s mind was in turmoil, her legs momentarily frozen in place.

“Hello, my name is Mu Rouxue,” the other woman said softly, standing quietly before her with a gentle smile.

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