The Scummy Alpha Who Transmigrated Into a Book Was Tricked by the Actress Omega - Chapter 27

Why not?

Auntie Li was grinning from ear to ear. Ever since Dr. Song had rushed over last time to say that Yan Xunzhen had temporarily marked Du Zuilan, she had secretly regarded Du Zuilan as the other mistress of the manor.

Thus, upon learning that Du Zuilan would be livestreaming from home, Auntie Li bustled about tirelessly, clearing a space in the living room for her, setting up professional lighting equipment, and even preparing two soft couches specifically for Yan Xunzhen and Du Zuilan.

Though Yan Xunzhen likely wouldn’t appear on camera, seeing Auntie Li’s beaming, expectant face, Du Zuilan didn’t refuse her kindness outright. She simply smiled and asked Auntie Li to take a break for a while.

Auntie Li wiped her hands and said cheerfully, “Alright, you two go ahead with your work. Miss Du, I’ve prepared some desserts for you. I’ll bring them over later so you can have a little snack.”

Du Zuilan walked over to the soft couch, her eyes curving into crescents as she thanked Auntie Li. “Thank you, Auntie Li. You’ve worked hard.”

Auntie Li replied happily, “Oh, it’s nothing at all! Not hard at all. I’m just so glad to see the two of you doing well!”

“Auntie Li, have you noticed any changes in Xunzhen recently?”

Auntie Li paused, then sighed. “I’ve watched the young lady grow up. I used to worry about her but now,” She gestured toward the stairs, straightening her slightly hunched back. “She’s become serious. Every day, aside from work, she goes to pick you up, Miss Du. Even now, she’s upstairs choosing clothes for you.”

Du Zuilan chuckled softly. “Yes.”

Blinking, she added casually, “Last time when I fed her broccoli, she was still thinking about work. So focused.”

“Huh?” Auntie Li shook her head as if she’d misheard, her permed curls swaying slightly with the motion, her expression clearly puzzled. “But the young lady never eats broccoli. When you asked for it last time, Miss Du, I thought it was for you!”

“Our young lady hates broccoli the most. She’s very picky and loves drinking, no matter how much I advise her, she won’t listen. Skipping vitamins and drinking like that, her health will suffer.” Auntie Li muttered under her breath, her brows furrowing with worry.

Du Zuilan’s hand clenched slightly into a fist, her fingertips brushing against the sweat in her palm before she snapped out of it and smiled. “Right.”

“I’ll talk to her about it. Thank you, Auntie Li.”

Every little detail seemed to hint at something that shouldn’t have happened. Moreover, after a brief exchange with Tang Ying, she had pieced together another clue worth pondering.

But if that were the case…

Du Zuilan sat down, casually picking up a tissue to wipe the cold sweat from her palm, unable to suppress the rapid rise of her heart rate. The sound of her heartbeat amplified infinitely, the rush of blood deafening, pounding like a drum against her chest, if this were true, could she let her guard down? Could she try to.

Her tangled thoughts were interrupted by the woman standing before her, holding several dresses.

A gentle, slightly troubled voice spoke up. “Hmm… these are the options. Which one do you like?”

The agent called to carefully go over the streaming process and precautions, specifically mentioning that Du Zuilan should dress up a bit.

Although her current dress wasn’t bad, the color was too plain and might come across as dull, so they thought it best for her to wear something more comfortable and gentle in tone.

Yan Xunzhen thought about it and took on the task herself.

There was no particular reason most of Du Zuilan’s own clothes were from ordinary, inexpensive brands. Wearing them now would not only be a downgrade but might also raise suspicions of product placement or promotion. Meanwhile, Yan Xunzhen had just recently cleaned out the wardrobe of the scumbag alpha and had ordered a batch of everyday clothes from a private atelier, all unbranded perfect for Du Zuilan to wear.

Now, she had picked out a few dresses in soft, spring-summer styles, each with its own charm, making the choice rather difficult.

Du Zuilan stood up, her gaze sweeping over the dresses before tilting her head slightly, a hint of amusement rising in her eyes. “I can’t decide. Which one do you think looks better?”

Yan Xunzhen was also torn. “This one has a beautiful color that suits you, but the design of this one is more flattering.”

“Then, how about this one?”

Du Zuilan’s slender, pale fingers moved to the hanger Yan Xunzhen was holding.

As she took the dress, her fingers inadvertently brushed against Yan Xunzhen’s dry, warm knuckles.

Then, she disappeared into the room.

A short while later, Yan Xunzhen suddenly heard the door open. The person before her spoke with a trace of hesitation and shyness.

Yan Xunzhen looked up.

Du Zuilan was wearing the dress she had just praised for its design layered skirt, fabric with subtle patterns full of artistic flair, cinched at the waist to accentuate its lovely curve, and finally.

Several delicate, silky ribbons cascaded down her fair neck.

Like the most exquisite gift, waiting to be unwrapped with delight.

Yan Xunzhen pinched her palm sharply, forcing the alluring thought away before asking, “Is this, hard to tie by yourself?”

Du Zuilan nodded with a troubled expression. “I’m clumsy with my hands. There are too many ribbons, and I can’t straighten them out.”

Yan Xunzhen stood up and motioned for Du Zuilan to sit down, her heart pounding so loudly she had to clear her throat. “Let me do it, then.”

The ribbons looped around the collarbone, and Yan Xunzhen’s fingers inevitably grazed the smooth skin.

A faint, almost imperceptible shiver followed.

Then, the ribbons circled to the back of the neck, where the delicate area above the shoulder blades like wings was gently secured by the ties. Further up was the slightly protruding bone.

The moment Yan Xunzhen’s fingers touched it, she jerked her hand back, her face flushing instantly.

How could she forget? This was an ABO world, the scent gland on the back of the neck was extremely sensitive. Moreover, Du Zuilan’s originally fair nape still bore marks Yan Xunzhen herself had left behind slightly swollen bite marks that declared her possessiveness, no different from marking territory.

If one got close enough, they might even catch the mingled fragrance of Longjing tea and citrus.

Yan Xunzhen unconsciously sped up her movements, deftly tying the ribbons into a neat bow that perfectly concealed the bite marks on Du Zuilan’s neck.

The fluttering in her chest grew more pronounced.

Yan Xunzhen’s lower lip quivered slightly before she crouched down, meeting Du Zuilan’s lowered gaze at eye level.

“All done. Is there anything else to prepare? When does the stream start?”

Du Zuilan raised her hand, lightly touching the bow at the nape of her neck, her eyelashes curving slightly: “You tied it very well.”

Yan Xunyi coughed, unable to suppress the smile that played at the corners of her lips.

She reached out to adjust the equipment for the livestream, then glanced at the time there were less than five minutes left before the scheduled start time announced on Weibo.

“It’s about to start.”

Yan Xunyi also checked the messages on her phone and said to her, “Tang Ying will help with the promotion. She said it’s best to chat for about an hour mix the promotion with some fan interaction.”

Du Zuilan nodded softly and whispered, “Shall I start then?”

Yan Xunyi stood behind the camera and nodded.

Du Zuilan was undeniably beautiful. Her charm was universal you might not prefer her particular style, but you couldn’t deny her striking looks.

In a previous campus drama she starred in, she stood out despite having a minor role, thanks not only to her solid acting skills but also to her stunning appearance.

Thus, when she turned on the livestream, those who had been waiting in front of their screens were momentarily breathless, overwhelmed by her beauty.

Instantly, the traffic to her livestream surged, and the barrage of comments flew by too fast to read.

Du Zuilan rarely did livestreams and took a few seconds to adjust. Leaning slightly forward, she managed to catch glimpses of the rapidly scrolling comments.

[OMG Mom, she’s so beautiful!]

[Holy crap, that outfit is killer! Save me, marry me!!]

[Dbq, I believed the rumors and thought she was a diva. Such a pure and gorgeous girl is definitely in danger in the entertainment industry.]

[Sis, sis, give me a chance!]

[Hey, move aside! I want to get close to sis~ Wife, look at me!]

Du Zuilan chuckled.

[System Notification: Tang Ying v sent Summer Fireworks x10]

Sure enough, the comments exploded even more. Alongside the fans gushing over her looks, curious onlookers flooded in, skyrocketing the livestream’s popularity.

She thanked the users who had sent gifts, then gently lowered her gaze and picked up the prepared script to promote the TV series.

Her voice was soft, distinctive, and clear: “Hello everyone, I’m Du Zuilan, who plays Yun Xian in Wishing for Stability.”

“This series is…”

Her simple introduction, the captivating story, and her unique voice drew more and more people into the livestream. The comments flew faster, and gift effects covered most of the screen, yet her beauty still shone through.

Finally, she finished her brief presentation, her eyes curving gently as she asked softly, “Does anyone have questions for me?”

[Sis, can you give me a chance?]

[Sis, sorry for misunderstanding you before. You’re so gentle, wuwuwu, I’m becoming a fan!]

[Zuilan, what do you think about those rumors?]

Du Zuilan knew she would inevitably be asked about the gossip and had prepared accordingly. Unfazed, she responded calmly and gracefully: “Thank you all for your rational thinking and discernment. As for these matters.”

She lowered her gaze briefly before looking up again, offering a helpless smile. “I believe that as long as I stay true to myself, I won’t fear others’ slander. Thank you, everyone.”

[Wuwuwu, sweetheart.]

[“Leave me alone, from now on whoever dares to hurt my baby will have to go through me first, sister I love you!!”]

[“Sister, can you give me a chance sister.”]

After all, this was just an ordinary live chat stream, and the questions from the audience were all over the place random and disjointed.

So, after answering that question, the barrage of comments she saw the most were suddenly all asking if she could “give them a chance.”

Unable to hold back a laugh, she raised her head, shifting her gaze away from the camera to land on Yan Xunzhen, who was watching her intently from the side.

Their eyes met.

A hint of amusement laced Du Zuilan’s voice as she said:

“Sister, can you do me a favor?”

Author’s Note: Sister~

Darlings, I had a sudden burst of inspiration last night and wrote the synopsis in a frenzy, hehe. Not sure whether “Tang Ying” or this one will be the next new story o3o Hope you can add it to your collections, love you all, mwah mwah~

“I Married a Paranoid Evil Spirit”

Jin Li was once an eternal slumbering evil spirit.

But one day, her idol was dug up by ignorant villagers and even worshipped as a deity.

Observing the follies of the mortal world, she felt neither sorrow nor joy only the desire to annihilate all life with a flick of her hand.

Yet, on a rainy night before she could act, she saw a pitiful little girl dressed in tattered clothes, frail and trembling.

Tears streaked the girl’s face, but her eyes burned frighteningly bright, like a wounded little beast curling up beside her, begging for protection.

For the first time, a faint smile curled Jin Li’s lips.

Her crimson lips parted slightly: “As you wish.”

Tao Tao was an orphan fighting for shelter under bridges, sleeping in ancestral halls she’d done every outrageous thing imaginable.

But the most outrageous was deciding to marry a woman she’d never met in a whirlwind wedding.

Rumors said this woman was sickly, breathtakingly beautiful, and filthy rich, all she needed was someone with the right birth chart to “ward off misfortune.”

But not long after the wedding, the overjoyed Tao Tao finally realized something was wrong.

The swaying funeral banners, the flickering candle wax, the stormy night lit by lightning and thunder, the terrified shrieks of sparrows.

And the stunningly beautiful, boneless woman embracing her from behind, who had no heartbeat.

Who whispered softly in her ear:

“Tao Tao, I’ve come to protect you.”

Then, seeing the tears streaking her face, she pinned her down, drinking in her every gasp, and chuckled with satisfaction:

“My Tao Tao, you’ve been marked by an evil spirit. There’s no escape now.”

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