The Scummy Alpha Who Transmigrated Into a Book Was Tricked by the Actress Omega - Chapter 54.1

Yan Xunzhen rubbed her temples, wishing she could erase the rather awkward memory from last night from her mind. Though, to call it awkward might be an overstatement, it wasn’t particularly cringe-worthy. Du Zuilan hadn’t said anything about it and had even smiled at her with crinkled eyes before they returned home together and went to bed early.

Du Yeqing had school today, and coincidentally, it was also Teachers’ Day. When Aunt Li took her to school in the morning, Yan Xunzhen grabbed some gifts suitable for teachers from home and had Aunt Li bring them along with flowers for Du Yeqing.

The only thing that puzzled Yan Xunzhen was that while the little girl Du Yeqing was already awake, Du Zuilan, who was usually diligent and an early riser had yet to come downstairs.

After a brief hesitation, Yan Xunzhen decided to go upstairs.

She stopped right outside Du Zuilan’s door, careful not to overstep, and knocked gently. Her voice was soft as she asked, “Zuilan, are you awake?”

A loud thud came from inside, as if something heavy had fallen. Du Zuilan seemed to have gotten up her footsteps were faint, but the sound of a chair toppling over was sharp.

Her footsteps grew closer until the door finally opened. The cat-like girl inside sighed and tugged at Yan Xunzhen’s sleeve.

“I’m awake,” Du Zuilan murmured, lowering her gaze. The foundation on her face matched her fair skin tone perfectly just a thin layer was enough to make her complexion as smooth as porcelain. But her eye makeup.

The two of them stepped into the room. Yan Xunzhen glanced at the fallen chair and the mirror on the floor, both amused and puzzled. “What’s wrong with your eye makeup? How did you manage to knock the chair over while doing it?”

Du Zuilan was wearing a thin, breezy camisole her pajamas. Her pale arms were fully exposed as she stood there holding an eyeliner pencil, looking utterly helpless. “I have to go to the company today to sign the contract with Director Wan. I wanted to do my makeup to match the character Li Yezi, but the description.”

Yan Xunzhen understood. Li Yezi’s makeup was quite bold and distinctive like the sharp, feline eyeliner. The challenge was figuring out how to make it look “cat-like.”

Du Zuilan, blessed with naturally flawless skin, rarely wore much makeup. Even when she needed it for filming, a makeup artist usually handled it. Now that she was trying it herself, she had spent ages with little progress her eyes were still bare, and she had nearly wiped off all her foundation in the process.

Yan Xunzhen’s voice carried a hint of laughter as she reassured her, “It’s really fine. You’re just going to sign a contract with Director Wan.”

A trace of something between a pout and a whine flickered in Du Zuilan’s dewy eyes as she retorted seriously, “A film contract. And I think there’s also a brand endorsement deal to sign.”

Taking the eyeliner pencil from her hand, Yan Xunzhen set the chair upright and motioned for Du Zuilan to sit. Then, she positioned herself in front of her.

“Honestly, our Zuilan is already beautiful as she is,” Yan Xunzhen murmured as she lightly traced the outer corner of Du Zuilan’s eye with the pencil.

Instantly, those almond-shaped, kitten-like eyes lifted, the faintest hint of red at the corners adding a captivating allure. The effect wasn’t exaggerated but subtly emphasized the natural sensuality in her gaze.

After finishing the other eye, Yan Xunzhen asked, “Is there anything else you’d like to touch up?”

Shaking her head, Du Zuilan gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her eyes shimmering with light and a hint of amusement. “So impressive.”

“It’s nothing. Back when I was working, I was always busy. Being too young made it hard for people to take me seriously, so I often did my own makeup in the mornings.”

Yan Xunzhen had faced many tough moments in her original world. Thinking back on how she had to maintain a stern and cold demeanor every day just to keep her subordinates in line, she couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing now. “I had to look fierce to avoid being underestimated.”

Only after speaking did she realize something was off. While she hadn’t lied shouldn’t a scumbag Alpha like the original host be out partying at nightclubs instead?!

Her heart raced with hesitation, but she soon noticed Du Zuilan didn’t seem to pick up on the inconsistency in her logic.

Instead, Du Zuilan turned her back and picked out a suitable dress from the nearby rack.

Her voice was soft, as if completely unaware that behind her stood an Alpha who could devour her at any moment, one who was watching her intently. She seemed to trust Yan Xunzhen implicitly now. “I see.”

Afraid of being found out after all, the secret of her transmigration was only known to her and Yu Tutu, Yan Xunzhen quickly tried to change the subject, preparing to send Du Zuilan to the company to sign the contract.

Her gaze shifted from the makeup table to Du Zuilan behind her.

With just that one glance, she felt her blood surge uncontrollably, heating up in an instant. Even her glands began to throb faintly, betraying her as the scent of Longjing tea wafted out.

Even after closing her eyes immediately, Yan Xunzhen couldn’t shake the image of that smooth, fair back with its delicate curves. It wasn’t as if she lacked a good figure herself, but Du Zuilan’s.

Her back was undeniably slender, yet perfectly proportioned. The exquisite shoulder blades evoked the image of fluttering butterfly wings, leading down to a waist so narrow it could be encircled with one hand.

And she even had two devastatingly alluring dimples at the small of her back.

Yan Xunzhen’s voice wavered slightly as she silently scolded herself.

She quickly turned around, facing the wall to steady her breathing.

Chanting “form is emptiness, emptiness is form” in her mind, Yan Xunzhen nearly lost it. Who could resist the sight of the person they liked undressing right in front of them?

She hastily threw out a sentence before striding out the door on her long legs. “I’ll wait for you downstairs. I’ll take you to Junyan Entertainment.”

Hearing the door close, Du Zuilan let out a soft sigh, inhaling the moist, gentle fragrance of tea in the air. The dress she had struggled to put on earlier slipped effortlessly into place now.

Barefoot, she walked to the mirror in front of the vanity and lightly touched the rosy corner of her eye.

The faint scent of Longjing tea from the woman’s hands still lingered there. Du Zuilan had drawn and erased her eyeliner repeatedly, waiting until her eyes glistened with faint moisture before gently pushing the stool aside and opening the door for Yan Xunzhen.

So…

A faint smile and a trace of confusion appeared on her beautiful, innocent face.

Was showing just her back not enough?

Yan Xunzhen sat on the sofa, struggling to suppress the pheromones emanating from her body, then rubbed her temples. She felt that ever since meeting Du Zuilán, not only had her vigilance diminished, but her self-control had also taken a significant hit.

She was even afraid that one day she’d end up like those domineering CEOs in romance novels, declaring that her once-unshakable self-discipline had been shattered by Du Zuilan.

How terrifying. Shaking off this strange thought, she happened to hear the sound of Du Zuilán’s footsteps descending the stairs.

She didn’t dare look at Du Zuilán too much, yet the image of that smooth, bare back lingered stubbornly in her mind, instantly flushing her face. Before long, the two of them got into the car and drove to the entrance of Junyan Entertainment.

Yan Xunzhen wasn’t particularly busy today. In fact, after months of hard work, she had streamlined operations at Junyan to the point where everything ran smoothly. She no longer had to work overtime frantically like she did at the beginning she could even slack off a little and accompany Du Zuilán to meet with Director Wan.

Director Wan and a foreigner sat together, both holding documents and engaged in a serious discussion. After a while, they burst into laughter simultaneously.

At the door of the meeting room, the two men stood up immediately upon seeing Yan Xunzhen and Du Zuilán arrive.

“Good morning, President Yan. Good morning, Miss Du.”

The foreigner, blond and blue-eyed, greeted them in somewhat broken Chinese.

Yan Xunzhen knew her presence here might be a bit intimidating, so she deliberately toned down her aura and said gently, “Go ahead with your discussion. I’ll just listen casually.”

Director Wan nodded. He and Du Zuilán had already communicated back in Rong Country, and after reviewing her audition tape, he was quite satisfied. Without much negotiation, he finalized the deal with her.

No agent, no matter how good, could compare to the reassurance of having President Yan sitting right there. Du Zuilan didn’t even worry about any unfavorable terms in the contract. She could star in the film she loved most while securing such excellent conditions.

Then the foreigner spoke up:

“Hello, Du. I’ve seen your video, you are very beautiful, an icon of the East. I hope you can endorse our brand and film an advertisement.”

Du Zuilán was momentarily stunned as a contract and a few thin proposal sheets were handed to her. She looked up and said, “I’m honored to collaborate with you. This advertisement is quite unexpected.”

He replied cheerfully, “Yes, we represent Alex Fragrance.”

The name Alex sounded familiar. Du Zuilan recalled that during the Wild Life shoot, one of the sponsors had been Alex Jewelry.

This seemed like a great opportunity Alex wasn’t some obscure brand but an internationally renowned luxury label. Initially, she was only slated to be the regional ambassador for Asia, but with this ad campaign, her market value was bound to rise significantly.

Du Zuilán nodded. “Thank you. I’ll review the contract carefully and look forward to a pleasant collaboration.”

The foreigner gestured enthusiastically, his eyes filled with admiration. “You are perfect for this! I truly hope you’ll agree to shoot it! If possible, take a look at this, our concept!”

She flipped through the proposal, skimmed the creative direction, and nodded in understanding.

Although they hadn’t fully reached an agreement with the foreign party yet, the other side suggested that Junyan send two more people as supporting roles. The idea wasn’t particularly good, but neither was it obviously wrong. Just as Du Zuilan was hesitating, Yan Xunzhen tapped the table lightly, neither approving nor objecting.

After a while, Yan Xunzhen signaled to Du Zuilan that they should step out for some fresh air.

“Later, I’ll have someone from the entertainment department come and assist you,” Yan Xunzhen said gently, releasing a faint scent of Longjing tea to soothe her since the other two were alphas, she worried Du Zuilan might feel uncomfortable staying too long.

Du Zuilan tilted her head slightly and obediently replied, “Mm, whatever the company decides.”

Yan Xunzhen’s lips curled into a faint smile.

The company’s decision mainly depends on whether you’re happy with it.

But she didn’t voice that thought. After standing by the window with Du Zuilan for a while, they were about to head back when suddenly someone rushed toward them.

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