The Scummy Alpha Who Transmigrated Into a Book Was Tricked by the Actress Omega - Chapter 45

“So, what was written in that diary?”

The steam rising from the coffee cup carried a bittersweet aroma, mingling with the faint scent of milk and sweetness. The interplay of these fragrances made Yan Xunzhen pause her hand as she was about to drop a sugar cube into her cup.

At Hualing Tower, one of Junyan’s upscale chain cafes, Yan Xunzhen and Yu Tutu sat on a high floor, looking down at the bustling streets below where people and cars shrank to the size of ants, a constant flow of traffic.

Yan Xunzhen stirred her coffee absentmindedly with a spoon. After a long silence, Yu Tutu’s question pulled her thoughts back to a few days prior.

Du Yeqing, still a child, had grown tired after playing and was carried back to her bedroom by Yan Xunzhen. Rubbing her eyes, she burrowed under the covers and drifted into a light sleep. Meanwhile, Yan Xunzhen found herself staring at Du Zuilan, who had fallen asleep on top of her diary, overcome with exhaustion. A mix of confusion and an inexplicable joy washed over her.

She had indeed caught an accidental glimpse of a line Du Zuilan had written in her diary, a line that sent her heart soaring.

“Thank you for bringing new possibilities into my life.”

Just the thought of such a possibility that Du Zuilan might also like her was enough to make Yan Xunzhen unable to suppress the smile on her face.

Yu Tutu had been watching her all along. Noticing the uncharacteristically soft expression on Yan Xunzhen’s usually composed face, she smirked knowingly and asked, “What’s going on? Is there something I shouldn’t hear?”

Yan Xunzhen cleared her throat and deflected, “It’s her diary. I accidentally saw it, but I can’t share the details. I just wanted to ask when you realized you liked Tang Ying, what were your thoughts?”

Yu Tutu took a sip of coffee, leaving a faint lipstick mark on the rim. She neither confirmed nor denied Yan Xunzhen’s question. “I’ve been here for ten years. The way A-Ying and I interact has always been different from you two from the start.”

“So, case by case. But I’m more curious, why are you suddenly asking me this? Did you finally realize you like Du Zuilan?”

Yu Tutu had teased Yan Xunzhen from the beginning, knowing full well she wouldn’t escape Du Zuilan’s charm. It wouldn’t be a bad deal for her to end up with such a lovely wife. That’s why, when Yan Xunzhen had previously asked her about pheromones, she’d given a vague but harmless answer.

Seems like it worked wonders.

At the thought, Yu Tutu couldn’t help but chuckle. Yan Xunzhen wasn’t stupid she knew exactly what Yu Tutu was laughing about. Giving up the pretense, she rubbed her temples and admitted, “Yeah, I finally realized I like her.”

She continued, “I want to pursue her. But this is my first time liking someone, and I don’t know how to go about it. I just want to be good to her.”

She had prepared many things for Du Zuilan’s upcoming birthday, yet none of them felt enough or perhaps they all seemed too frivolous.

Du Yeqing’s “exchange” with her had gone smoothly. The child had earnestly counted on her fingers as she explained to “Sister Yan”: her sister liked light green, loved seafood, and her official birthday was on September 9th, but her grandmother usually celebrated it on the lunar calendar’s August 15th…

Yu Tutu chuckled, “Taking action is enough. Your actions speak louder than words, and you’re a hundred times better than those scheming, penniless men. You’re a good person Du Zuilan couldn’t possibly dislike you.”

Yan Xunzhen still seemed somewhat melancholic: “But I’m afraid she only feels gratitude toward me… What if she doesn’t like alphas? I’ve also done some terrible things to her before. I’m afraid our relationship might never go beyond this point.”

The dark folds of Yan Xunzhen’s long dress gathered gracefully with her movements, mirroring the turmoil in her mind. Unlike her usual commanding presence in the business world, she seemed suddenly lost in thought before straightening up: “You know about Ainor, right?”

Yu Tutu’s coffee cup froze mid-air. After a long pause, she took a sip as if snapping back to reality and asked, “Why would you suddenly think of her? Has she appeared?”

“Yes.” Yan Xunzhen’s gaze was earnest, even tinged with worry, as she carefully recounted the details from Wild Life to Yu Tutu before adding, “Later, when I talked to Zuilan, I asked her what she thought of Ainor. It was clear she was resistant to her.”

“Even though I know Ainor is still just an illegitimate daughter at this point, immature and prone to childish actions…” But if Du Zuilan didn’t even like the original alpha lead in the book, Yan Xunzhen couldn’t help but overthink. “I… I even wondered if it’s because Zuilan doesn’t like alphas, so…”

Yu Tutu cut straight to the point: “Who told you Du Zuilan doesn’t like alphas? Are you sure the source is reliable?”

Yan Xunzhen froze.

Who told her? Gu Yueli. But was Gu Yueli’s word really that trustworthy? Just a few sentences had sent her spiraling onto a plane.

“So even the great Yan Xunzhen turns into a fool when it comes to love,” Yu Tutu teased with a smile, continuing her analysis. “In love, you have to be direct wild guesses won’t get you anywhere. No matter what others say, you have to take the initiative yourself. You can’t just give up because someone tells you Du Zuilan doesn’t like you.”

Yan Xunzhen was a complete novice in love. She never expected that romance would be harder for her than the cutthroat world of business requiring constant second-guessing, devoid of calculable benefits, and driven purely by emotion. “But, I did temporarily mark her, and she never explicitly agreed. Doesn’t that make me a scummy alpha?”

“Well, she never explicitly refused either, right?”

Hmm… That was true. The first time she marked her, she had no memory of it. But the second time, Du Zuilan hadn’t seemed afraid at all. And when they met in Rongguo a few days ago, she had been so elated she almost felt like they were already dating.

The words everything suddenly became clear flashed through Yan Xunzhen’s mind.

Her eyes brightened with determination. “I understand now. Thank you for opening my eyes.”

Yu Tutu hadn’t actually finished her thoughts, but seeing Yan Xunzhen’s sudden enlightenment, she didn’t press further. Instead, she took another sip of her rich coffee. “That’s as far as I can guide you, sis.”

Changing the subject, she pulled out her tablet and opened a Weibo page, saying, “Now for some good news, you successfully helped Du Zuilan overcome her crisis, and now her career is taking off.”

At the forefront were Du Zuilan’s Weibo followers. At first glance, Yan Xunzhen thought she must have misread the numbers, how could the follower count skyrocket by millions in such a short time? Just the last time she checked, it was barely reaching ten million, and now it was already close to twenty!

Yu Tutu pointed out the trending topics on Weibo for her. The buzz around the TV series Weiding and the variety show Wild Life practically dominated half the platform.

The former benefited from Tang Ying’s star power, but it was undeniable that many casual viewers were pleasantly surprised by Du Zuilan’s performance. The comments beneath were a vibrant mix of praise.

The latter, on the other hand, drew massive attention due to its innovative format and unique content. With new episodes set to air, it was bound to attract even more viewers.

[She acted so well! The leaked clips had me bawling. And today’s two new episodes isn’t that when she’s supposed to appear? I’m camping out for the premiere!!]

[Come check it outWild Life! A smart, beautiful, and talented actress who’s also kind-hearted and driven. You won’t regret following her. First episode’s MVP, carrying her team!]

[So gorgeous, sis I just want to hug you! It’s a crime if she doesn’t blow up!]

Du Zuilan’s fan community on Weibo had also sprung to life. For the first time, comments under her posts were filled with usernames bearing her name, and her public appeal was off the charts.

This was the first time Yan Xunzhen had experienced such a peculiar feeling seeing someone she liked appear on screen. She even imagined going home that evening to watch the show with Du Zuilan and her sister.

She was genuinely happy for Du Zuilan. Seeing fans in the community rallying to prepare for Du Zuilan’s upcoming birthday reminded her of her own plans, and she decided to contact them later after returning home.

After finishing her discussion with Yu Tutu, Yan Xunzhen hurried back to the estate.

The lush greenery around the house exuded a soothing tranquility. But as she reached the front door, she heard Du Zuilan’s melodious voice, laced with urgency.

Yan Xunzhen quickly opened the door, dismissing the maid at the entrance, only to be startled as Du Yeqing flung herself into her arms. She immediately crouched down to catch the little girl.

The woman in the dark dress and flowing black hair looked bewildered her usually gentle “Du Kitten” was now baring her claws, scolding Yeqing.

Du Zuilan’s cheeks were flushed, her slender frame heaving slightly as she spoke sternly to Yeqing, “Yeqing! Didn’t I tell you not to take things that don’t belong to you? If you want something, I can buy it for you. Why didn’t you listen to me?”

Clutching Yan Xunzhen, Yeqing teared up at her sister’s rare harsh tone and tried to wriggle free.

Seeing the girl’s pitiful state, Yan Xunzhen quickly realized Yeqing wasn’t wearing the watch she had given her.

“Is this about the watch?” Yan Xunzhen suddenly felt unsure but pressed on, “Yeqing didn’t take it. It was a small gift I brought back from Rong Country for her. It’s not expensive.”

Du Zuilan’s blue eyes shimmered with unshed tears, like a kitten mewling in protest for ages, watching the two of them team up against her. With a helpless, slightly nasal tone, she said, “But what’s not expensive for you is something she shouldn’t have at her age. She can’t…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Yan Xunzhen stood up first. Alphas naturally ran warmer, and her slender fingers gently wiped away the tears that had unconsciously spilled over.

It was as if she were some doting, irresponsible alpha, teaming up with a child to be disobedient.

Great. She hadn’t even managed to win her wife over yet, and here she was, already acting like some troublemaker who made her future wife cry.

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