The Scumbag Attackers Regretted It Deeply After My Death - Chapter 49

The sheer visual appeal of the two leads was enough to crush every popular historical idol drama currently airing!

A wave of commotion rippled through the right side of the seating area, and even the left side couldn’t help but be infected by the atmosphere.

Behind Pei Congling and Jiang Nian’an, whispers broke out again—it was the same two audience members who had claimed to be Yao Anna’s fans.

“Holy crap, I have to say, Rong Jingxi actually looks the part once she’s in costume. She really has chemistry with my goddess!”

“Yeah, I used to think Rong Jingxi was way too weak to be a match for Sister Anna. But looking at them now, they really give off that ‘golden couple’ vibe. I have a strong feeling this show is going to be a massive hit!”

“Definitely. I only invested in this show because my goddess is in it…”

Jiang Nian’an couldn’t stand listening to them anymore. She suddenly turned her head, shooting a cold, piercing glare toward them. Since the seating was arranged according to status, the people behind felt the dangerous aura emanating from the “big shot.” They instinctively shrank back, terrified of being targeted by her.

Unable to pinpoint exactly which two were whispering, Jiang Nian’an grew even more irritated. However, with the media watching, she didn’t take things too far. She turned back to look at Yao Anna on stage.

The Omega had cool features and exquisite, sharp facial lines. Although she looked indifferent, her “peach blossom” eyes gave off an impression of deep, lingering affection. Seeing that Yao Anna hadn’t spared her a single glance, Jiang Nian’an felt a surge of frustration, her eyes darkening with a flash of frantic possessiveness.

She really wanted to hide her away. She wanted every smile, every frown, and every movement to be for her eyes only.

Pei Congling had overheard the whispers as well. While she felt a hint of discomfort, she remained composed, unlike the high-handed and arrogant Jiang Nian’an, who was making her possessiveness far too obvious.

Still, her eyes never left Yao Anna. For some reason, she found the Omega on stage exceptionally radiant. Even though the woman was just standing there silently, Pei Congling could feel her unique charm. If a woman with that temperament and beauty didn’t become a star, Pei Congling felt there was no reason for the entertainment industry to exist.

The Hidden Gesture

The ribbon-cutting ceremony proceeded according to the program, leading into the final segment: the press Q&A.

Yao Anna wasn’t used to wearing seven or eight-centimeter heels. She quietly shifted her stance to get comfortable, but the movement didn’t escape Rong Jingxi’s notice. Rong Jingxi glanced at her and lowered her voice.

“Is Sister tired of standing?”

“No, just my calves are a bit sore.”

Rong Jingxi pursed her lips. Just as Director Zou stepped in front of her, Rong Jingxi immediately crouched down under the guise of tying her shoelaces. She reached out and gently squeezed Yao Anna’s left leg, looking up to meet Yao Anna’s shocked gaze. She smiled slightly and winked, as if asking, “Does that feel better?”

Yao Anna: “!?!”

Her eyes widened. The Alpha’s bold move was unbelievable. Right under the watchful eyes of the media, Rong Jingxi was secretly massaging her leg just because she said it was a bit sore!

This was way too risky!

Director Zou’s body blocked the view for most, but Pei Congling and Jiang Nian’an, sitting in the corner, saw everything perfectly. Their reactions were almost synchronized: their brows furrowed, and their icy glares fixed onto Rong Jingxi’s hand on Yao Anna’s leg.

If looks could kill, Rong Jingxi would have died ten thousand times over.

Jiang Nian’an’s face darkened completely. Her hands clenched into fists atop her lap, her surrounding aura turning incredibly heavy. Her murderous gaze looked like she wanted to chop the Alpha’s hand off.

Even Pei Congling, who usually maintained a gentle smile and never lost her temper, lost her grin. She looked visibly displeased.

“Who is that?” an Alpha’s voice came from beside her—low, raspy, and filled with fury.

“I don’t know,” Pei Congling replied truthfully. She glanced at the fuming Jiang Nian’an and felt her own tension relax slightly. A cold glint flashed in her eyes.

It seemed she wouldn’t even have to act; someone else was already going to take care of that “shameless” Alpha.

The Confrontation

Rong Jingxi massaged her for a moment and pulled her hand back just as Director Zou moved away. When the media saw Rong Jingxi simply “tying her laces,” they looked disappointed.

Rong Jingxi stood up nonchalantly, as if nothing had happened. Her long robes covered her feet, and only Yao Anna—standing closest to her—knew that Rong Jingxi’s shoes didn’t even have laces today.

Yao Anna frowned inwardly. She realized how daring Rong Jingxi was. If anyone had caught her, she would have been labeled a “molester” or slammed for “wandering hands.”

Yao Anna was an A-list star with a clean record and tens of millions of fans, while Rong Jingxi was a newcomer from a survival show with no prior works. If a scandal broke, it was Rong Jingxi who would be destroyed.

Does this girl… like me? Yao Anna began to suspect Rong Jingxi’s motives.

Suddenly, a reporter stood up, looking at the dazed Yao Anna. Holding a microphone, the reporter asked:

“I have a question for Ms. Yao Anna. Ten minutes before the ceremony, a bizarre rumor surfaced online. It’s said that you are actually the daughter of one of the four great families in the Capital, and that a week ago, you had a fight with your father that sent him to the hospital. Is this true? Please answer.”

Yao Anna’s eyes turned cold. She glanced toward Yao Zhenzhen, who was standing inconspicuously in a far corner. Yao Zhenzhen was staring at Jiang Nian’an in the front row. Yao Anna sneered inwardly.

Director Zou frowned and warned the reporter, “Please stick to topics related to the drama. This is a private matter.”

The reporter ignored the warning. “This is blowing up online. I’m just asking on behalf of the netizens. If it’s a rumor, Ms. Yao can just clarify it here.”

“You—” Director Zou was furious, but Xie Chengfeng pulled his sleeve to stop him.

Yao Anna gave Director Zou a grateful look before turning her calm, unwavering gaze back to the reporter.

“Every profession has its rules. If I remember correctly, Director Zou stated that everyone here is allowed only one question. But you asked two.”

“Reporter, you have overstepped.”

“You have overstepped.”

Her voice wasn’t loud, but it was powerful. The large hall fell silent. Everyone turned to look at the reporter who had attacked Yao Anna. The reporter’s face flushed red and white with embarrassment; she hadn’t expected Yao Anna to shut her down with a rebuttal about professional etiquette.

As Yao Anna said, there are rules. Every media outlet there had a good relationship with Director Zou and had been briefed to ask only one question related to the production to save time.

By framing it this way, Yao Anna turned the tide. Instead of defending her personal life, she made the audience see a reporter who lacked professional ethics.

Rong Jingxi, who had been tense and worried, let out a sigh of relief. She inwardly gave Yao Anna a thumbs-up. Impressive! Most people would have panicked, but she stayed perfectly calm.

On the outside, Yao Anna remained composed, but the hand at her side was trembling slightly. In her past life, before her suicide, she had faced similar aggressive interrogations from the press. Back then, she had been terrified and fell apart.

The more she had panicked, the more vicious and sharp the questions became. Words can be a sharp blade; the rhetoric of unscrupulous reporters can be like a hail of bullets—enough to destroy a person completely.