Reborn a Scummy Alpha, Happily Ever After with the Movie Queen - Chapter 35

After confirming that she still had funds available to invest in The Moon Spirit Chronicles, Wen Tang immediately instructed Wen Qi, “Put all the available funds into the production team for The Moon Spirit Chronicles. You know what to do.”

As Wen Tang’s most trusted aide, Wen Qi understood her meaning right away.

The assets that had been seized from the Bai Corporation were still under consolidation and couldn’t be moved yet, which meant the only available funds had to come from Wen Corporation.

After receiving the order, Wen Qi promptly hung up and began carrying out Wen Tang’s instructions.

Just as Director Li Zheng was hitting a dead end and tearing her hair out over funding, an unfamiliar company suddenly reached out to her.

Even more astonishingly, they offered to invest in her film at the perfect time, like a life-saving snowfall in a drought.

After being rejected by countless investors, Li Zheng had nearly lost all hope. She already had a vague idea why every potential backer turned her down.

So, when someone suddenly approached her of their own accord, she was cautious. She didn’t agree right away—what if this was just another trap from the Yang Corporation, dangling false hope only to crush her completely?

“Don’t worry,” the representative reassured her. “Your concerns are unnecessary.”

They explained that their company’s president admired one of the actresses in her cast and didn’t want to see her dreams shattered. That was why they had decided to invest.

Then, without further ado, the funds were transferred—clean, swift, and with no conditions attached.

Li Zheng was finally able to breathe again.

After all, there were plenty of powerful investors in the entertainment industry who would lavish money just to please a beautiful woman.

To express her gratitude, Li Zheng decided that she would treat this mysterious “beauty” particularly well during filming.

But to her surprise, the investor refused to reveal who that actress was. They only said, “Just focus on making the film and promoting it properly.”

Li Zheng slapped her thigh. “What a saint!”

Who would’ve thought there were still investors this refreshingly unorthodox? Truly an eye-opener!

The very next day, with funding secured, Li Zheng snapped out of her slump and immediately called all her cast members—filming would resume in Xuancheng for the final scenes.

When the news broke, everyone in the crew was elated. For days, they had heard nothing but rumors that Director Li was desperately seeking investment. Many had feared the production would be forced to shut down.

After a few hours of flying, the crew arrived in Xuancheng.

The inland city wasn’t particularly wealthy, but it was surrounded by endless emerald mountains, lush and breathtaking like a vast piece of jade.

The final scenes took place in the “human realm” of the story, which meant the location was chosen among the many mountaintops where xianxia dramas had been filmed before. Xuancheng, with its natural grandeur, was perfect.

The cast was housed in a hotel at the foot of the mountains. Fortunately, it was a place accustomed to hosting film crews, so the accommodations were decent enough.

After enduring a long stretch of financial struggles, Li Zheng wasted no time once they arrived. She began shooting at once, afraid any further delay would burn through the newly acquired funds.

What was originally planned as a one-month shoot was completed in just half that time, thanks to the director’s relentless drive.

When filming finally wrapped, Director Li Zheng—whose belt had been tight for months—finally relaxed. She treated the entire crew to a lavish celebration dinner.

Amid laughter and clinking glasses, every hidden grudge and rivalry was temporarily forgotten. All that remained was shared joy and exhaustion.

By the end of the night, many were too drunk to stay upright.

Sitting quietly in a corner, Wen Tang finally set down her chopsticks. She glanced at Ye Youyi, seated farther away, then picked up a glass, poured herself a drink, and walked over silently.

“Congratulations on wrapping up.”

Qiu Qiu, quick on the uptake, immediately vacated her seat for Wen Tang.

Over the past few days, she had noticed something off between Ye Youyi and Wen Tang—like a couple in the middle of a cold war. Every time Ye Youyi saw Wen Tang, she seemed annoyed.

Assuming they’d simply quarreled like lovers do, Qiu Qiu decided to give them space to make up.

Wen Tang took the seat beside Ye Youyi, holding up her glass. But Ye Youyi only paused with her chopsticks and gave no response.

“Still mad at me?” Wen Tang lowered her voice, setting her glass down.

Hearing this, Ye Youyi finally put her chopsticks aside and turned to face her.

It was the first time in days that Ye Youyi had looked her straight in the eye, and Wen Tang instinctively straightened up.

The Alpha’s subtle nervousness didn’t escape Ye Youyi’s notice. Staring at her face, Ye suddenly realized—it had been a long time since she’d looked at her this closely.

And somehow, the anger she’d been holding onto quietly melted away.

“I’m not mad,” she said softly.

Wen Tang frowned slightly. “Then why haven’t you spoken to me for days?”

Sometimes, even when they’d crossed paths, Ye Youyi would pretend not to see her, turning away immediately.

Her tone wasn’t cold or distant this time—it carried a fragile note of grievance, like a loyal dog yearning for its owner’s affection.

Ye Youyi’s heart softened instantly.

These past few days, she had thought about a lot of things. Whether or not Wen Tang truly liked her wasn’t the point. What unsettled her most was that she had fallen first.

And the thought that, one day, Wen Tang might fall for another Omega—and take back all the warmth she’d once shown—was unbearable.

But now, looking at her, Ye Youyi thought, So, what if that happens?

She didn’t believe she couldn’t win Wen Tang’s heart, not with her own charm and persistence.

After a long pause, she propped her chin on her hand and said lightly, “You saw how hard Director Li’s been pushing. We’ve all been working nonstop, day and night. I haven’t been sleeping much. Sometimes my mind’s just full of scenes, that’s all. I didn’t mean to ignore you.”

Seeing the faint shadows under her eyes, Wen Tang’s heart ached. All her earlier hurt evaporated, replaced only by guilt and tenderness.

“It’s all over now. You can finally rest,” she said softly, her voice tinged with remorse.

Over the past few days, she’d been busy helping Lin Shuang with business matters, neglecting Ye Youyi entirely.

That look of worry in the Alpha’s eyes made Ye Youyi’s chest warm. Whatever resentment she’d had was gone in an instant.

She smiled, her tone teasing and sweet. “Hey, are you feeling sorry for me?”

Her smile was as bright and soft as ever—tinged with that familiar, gentle affection.

In that moment, Wen Tang wanted to let go of all her fears: her fears of the Wen family, her guilt toward the original self, her uncertainty about her own feelings.

After a long silence, she followed her heart and said quietly, “Yeah, I feel sorry for you.”

The instant the words left her lips, it felt as though a heavy weight had lifted from her chest.

Amid the laughter and noise, surrounded by the warm glow of lights,

Ye Youyi blinked, gazing at the Alpha in front of her. A faint blush rose to her cheeks as she bit her lip, whispering, “Does that mean what I think it means?”

Wen Tang hesitated, then replied softly, “Yes.”

For a moment, all the noise around them faded away. It felt like they were the only two people left in the world.

Ye Youyi pressed a hand over her pounding heart, her voice light and fluttery. “I’ve got an early flight tomorrow. Do you want to go back with me? I’ll buy you a movie ticket.”

Wen Tang lowered her head with a quiet laugh and patted Ye Youyi’s hair. “Alright. I’ll meet you at the airport—we’ll fly back to the capital together.”

Their eyes met, and both broke into shy laughter before turning away.

Sometimes, love doesn’t need to be spoken aloud—both hearts already understand.

The next morning, Xuancheng Airport.

Amid the bustling crowd, Qiu Qiu and Ye Youyi sat on a bench with their luggage, occasionally glancing toward the entrance.

“Hey, is Wen Tang really coming with us?” Qiu Qiu asked, sounding impatient after checking for the thirty-second time.

Ye Youyi tugged her down to sit beside her, a light, happy smile curving her lips. “Of course. We agreed—she’s flying back with me, and tonight I’m treating her to dinner and a movie.”

Qiu Qiu tilted her head, giving her a look. “You’re totally in love, huh?”

Ye Youyi quickly covered her mouth, casting her a playful glare. “We’re not officially together yet.” Then, lowering her voice with a laugh, she added, “But maybe after tonight, we will be.”

Qiu Qiu chuckled. “Then let me congratulate you in advance on winning your beauty’s heart.”

As the two chatted and laughed, back at the hotel,

Wen Tang, having finished packing, went to knock on Lin Shuang’s door, wanting to tell her she’d be leaving first and that Lin Shuang could handle the remaining matters herself.

But after knocking for a while, no one answered.

Wen Tang shrugged. Out already, then. She’d just call her later.

She turned back toward her room to grab her luggage and head for the airport.

Only to freeze when she opened the door.

Three Alphas in suits were standing inside.

The emblem on their jackets bore the Wen family crest. Wen Tang’s expression immediately darkened.

“Miss, the old madam has asked us to escort you home,” the leader said, extending a hand politely.

Wen Tang gripped the door handle, frowning. “Right now?”

“Yes. The old madam said there are matters she must discuss with you immediately.”

Wen Tang’s mind raced. What could the old lady possibly want to talk about now?

Could it be about that Omega from the Ning family again—was she angry because Wen Tang hadn’t gone to see her?

Or worse,

Had the old lady discovered what she’d instructed Wen Qi to do?S