The Scummy Alpha Transmigrated into a Tragedy Novel and Went Viral! - Chapter 35

Cheng Jingling’s blunt, unapologetic comment hit Ji Yufu like a blow to the head. She had thought this woman had finally learned how to say no—or even if she hadn’t, at least she would keep their on-camera “business relationship” in mind and behave herself in public. Instead, Cheng Jingling used her actions to tell her: Never try to guess what’s going on in a scummy Alpha’s mind.

The girl pestering them looked triumphant after hearing Cheng Jingling’s answer. She dug into her shoulder bag, pulled out her wallet, and fanned out five bank cards to flaunt her impressive wealth. Sang Zhuo’s eyes practically sparkled at the sight. The girl hooked Cheng Jingling’s chin with one of the cards and purred, “Money isn’t a problem. But you’ll need to keep me company—and give me your WeChat!”

Ji Yufu stood on alert as she watched the scene unfold.

Cheng Jingling brushed the girl’s hand away. “You’re rich?”

The girl let out a condescending laugh. “If money can solve it, then it’s not a problem. Name your price—I can afford it.”

Cheng Jingling: “…”

Why does this spoiled-rich-lady line sound so familiar?

“Sorry, I’m not interested in your money. Please find someone else.” She turned and went back to sit by the reception desk.

More guests arrived at that moment—two men. Cheng Jingling immediately stood up to greet them, completely ignoring the “little rich girl” she left hanging.

While Sang Zhuo helped them register, Ji Yufu reached out to lead the two men to their yurts. Cheng Jingling quickly stopped her and whispered, “Didn’t we agree I’d take the male guests?”

Ji Yufu’s expression turned cold. “Do you even have the time? Don’t you have a VIP client to attend to?”

Cheng Jingling glanced at the “little rich girl,” who was still staring at them like a hawk. “Who wants to take her? She clings like taffy. I’ll just take them myself.”

“Gentlemen, please follow me.” Cheng Jingling put on her professional smile and led the two men to their yurt. With three strangers sharing the space, the atmosphere was a bit awkward. Meanwhile, the “little rich girl” remained on guard, glaring at Ji Yufu as though facing a mortal enemy.

When Cheng Jingling finally returned and found the girl still there, she frowned.

“Hey! What do you even want? You said you’d help me move my luggage if I paid extra. Why are you ignoring me now.” The girl’s temper flared after waiting too long. She raised her voice at Cheng Jingling—only to suddenly remember her “gentle and delicate” persona and quickly switched to a sugary, coquettish tone.

“I only handle check-ins. Everything else is not my job. You can ask those two men—they have a cart to move luggage. Staying here won’t help you.” Cheng Jingling unscrewed her water bottle and took a long drink, the heat in her body easing instantly.

“Fine! Don’t help then. Let’s stop pretending—we both know why I’m here. I’m pursuing you. Didn’t you say you have a girlfriend? Bring her out, I want to see!”

The “little rich girl” gritted her teeth. Never in her life had an Alpha dared ignore her like this. She wasn’t ugly and she came from a good family—usually, all she needed was to crook a finger and those foolish, lustful Alphas would flock to her, letting her toy with them. But Cheng Jingling was different—refreshingly clean, nothing like those flashy, sleazy types she was used to. A beautiful Alpha with long legs, a slender waist, and perfect proportions—she had to win her over.

But Cheng Jingling shattered her pride with one sentence.

“You can’t compare to her. No need to see.”

The girl’s face turned crimson with rage. “Is it her?” she snapped, pointing at Sang Zhuo with a disdainful look. “Is that your type—wild and rough?”

Sang Zhuo—innocently dragged into the line of fire—flew into a fury. She slapped the table and lunged forward, ready to argue, but Ji Yufu grabbed her and shook her head. Sang Zhuo stopped, though she glared daggers so fierce they looked like eight hundred silent curses.

The girl, still unwilling to drop it, pointed at Ji Yufu. “Her then? Take off your mask!”

Ji Yufu ignored the demand. The reception area fell into a heavy silence.

Finally, Sang Zhuo couldn’t take it anymore. “Look, miss. We Mongolian herders are very hospitable, but that doesn’t mean you can harass people. Here—have a whole skewer of lamb with extra cumin and chili. Just stop pestering us!”

The girl completely ignored her. She stepped forward, reaching toward Ji Yufu’s mask—then froze as she met those stunning eyes. Her pupils trembled violently.

“I know those eyes. You’re Ji Yufu?”

Cheng Jingling: “?”

Absurd.

Sang Zhuo: “?”

X-ray vision?

Ji Yufu slowly removed her mask, confirming the girl’s suspicion. The girl’s expression collapsed.

“You, you.” She then whipped her head toward Cheng Jingling, furious. “So, it’s you!”

Cheng Jingling had no idea why she was suddenly reacting like this, but confidently assumed it was because she was irresistible. “Yes, it’s me. I’m the one who dazzled you.”

The girl burst into tears, covered her mouth, and ran out.

The three of them stared after her, dumbfounded. Ji Yufu silently put her mask back on, her flawless face once again half-hidden.

Aside from the dramatic outburst at reception, Cheng Jingling and Ji Yufu’s work went smoothly. By 8 p.m., the host came around to inform everyone they could call it a day. They hadn’t even eaten dinner yet, and no one knew what the production team planned next.

Walking back to their rooms together, they saw a huge circle of low tables and stools set up on the grass. The area where the whole roasted lamb and steaks had been cooked was now piled high with firewood, with lambs and steaks arranged all around. The aroma drifted across the entire pasture. Cheng Jingling’s stomach growled immediately.

Not long after they returned to their room, crew members announced dinner. As they ate, the host announced the final task they’d need to complete on the Jinping grasslands—instantly drawing groans from all the cast members. Too difficult!

At 8:30 p.m., to celebrate the guests’ arrival, Mr. Aji’s bonfire party officially began. Over sixty tourists took their seats as local herders danced around the fire, offering blessings and welcome. Wang Yumin had the cast waiting backstage until Mr. Aji called them out.

After the opening dance, Mr. Aji made a short speech—expressing gratitude to the tourists, wishing for good weather and plentiful harvests in the coming year. Finally, to the audience’s excitement, he invited Zhong Junhong and Cai Keke to take the stage first. As immensely popular national hosts, they received thunderous applause the moment they appeared.

Zhong Junhong and Cai Keke gave a brief promotion for the show and invited all the guests onto the stage, instantly pushing the evening’s atmosphere to a climax. The tourists were thrilled to see celebrities so close, and when Zhong Junhong asked each couple to introduce themselves, the crowd became even more excited.

The first to step forward were Bai Weilan and Xiao Chengyi.

“Hello everyone, I’m Xiao Chengyi!”

“And I’m Bai Weilan!”

“Our love declaration is: No matter the mountains or rivers, love always finds a way. The ‘Xiaowei’ duo can definitely make it!”

Their old-fashioned, cheesy declaration made the entire audience burst into laughter, and the other cast members on stage quickly covered their faces—this level of cringe was deadly.

Next up were Zhao Yimai and Jiao Yanting. They chose to sing:

“You are the wind and I am the sand, entwined together till the end of the world! Hello everyone, we are the ‘Transactional Relationship’ couple!”

Their bizarre and bold CP name sent the crowd into hysterics. Zhong Junhong immediately played along:

“Then may I ask—what kind of transaction is your relationship based on?”

Zhao Yimai and Jiao Yanting exchanged a sweet glance, then pretended to shyly reply:

“Well, that kind of transaction isn’t exactly convenient to talk about.”

Their humorous answer made everyone laugh again. A tourist shouted, “Transaction CP gets full points!” Jiao Yanting even raised her hand to give the person a thumbs-up.

The third couple was Wang Zicheng and Jiang Yiyu. Their appearance sparked a wave of cheers. They decided to switch identities for their introduction.

Jiang Yiyu began, “Hello everyone, I’m Wang Zicheng.”

Wang Zicheng followed right after, “And I’m Jiang Yiyu!”

“When it comes to love, honesty is what matters most—we are the ‘Sincere at Heart’ couple!”

Their genuine declaration hit home for many tourists and perfectly matched their public image since announcing their relationship. Applause erupted.

Next came Cheng Jingling and Ji Yufu. As the couple the public had the least confidence in, Cheng Jingling felt immense pressure. With so many eyes on them, she had to perform well.

“Hello everyone, I’m Ji Yufu!”

“Hello everyone, I’m Cheng Jingling!”

“My feelings for you are deeper than Lu Zhishen’s loyalty, and my longing for you lasts longer than Guan Yu’s vigil. No matter how hard the road ahead may be, I’m confident this relationship will score full marks! We are the ‘Perfect Score’ couple!”

Their playful and humorous declaration drew plenty of laughs and warm applause. The last to come onstage were Huang Yili and Liu Ke—the universally acknowledged golden couple. They hadn’t even spoken yet when people were already shouting their CP name.

“Hello everyone, we are the ‘Chocolate Couple’! Our declaration is: for the rest of our lives, may every day with you be sweet.”

After all the celebrity guests were seated, Zhong Junhong and Cai Keke stayed onstage to assist Mr. Aji with an audience Q&A segment. To encourage participation, Mr. Aji had prepared prizes:

— First prize: a camera worth 5,000 yuan

— Second prize: three winners, each receiving a 2,000-yuan phone

— Third prize: ten winners, each receiving ten skewers of grilled lamb

Since the prizes were limited, the celebrities were naturally not allowed to join—leaving them free to relax and enjoy the feast. Cheng Jingling eyed the meat spread on the low table with hungry excitement. Just like on the first day, she put on her gloves and wrapped pieces of meat for Ji Yufu. The two chatted as they ate, completely unaware that a pair of eyes in a dim corner was watching them.

Once the Q&A segment ended, staff members carried out a scoring board. Attached to it was the celebrities’ headshots and scoring slots—clearly, the highlight of the night was about to begin.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re now entering the voting segment. I’m sure you’ve all noticed that the people serving you today were our show’s guests. Their service quality is up to you to judge. On the upper right of your seats are two stars—please give your stars to the person who satisfied you the most!”

“A friendly reminder: stay calm and objective—please set aside your fan filters!”

After the rules were explained, the 68 tourists began discussing with those around them: who did what, who had good service, who didn’t. They then lined up to vote. The area around the scoring board was packed, and the celebrities had no way of seeing what was going on. When voting ended, the hosts started tallying the scores in secret, adding to the suspense. Cheng Jingling stretched her neck to try to see but couldn’t, so she could only wait patiently.

When the results were ready, Cai Keke showed an expression of mock surprise, then joined Zhong Junhong to announce the outcome.

“The results are in! Who will be rewarded today and who will be punished—find out right after the break!”

Zhong Junhong’s sudden “commercial break” routine made everyone laugh, while Cheng Jingling nearly gasped in shock.

“Alright, time to announce the scores. In total, there were 136 stars—exactly 136 valid votes!”

A staff member lifted the scoring board and walked it around for everyone to see. Cheng Jingling watched eagerly—yet the moment she saw the score for herself and Ji Yufu, her heart sank completely.