Transmigrated into the Villainous Scummy Alpha in a Talent Show Novel - Chapter 77

With one elbow propped on the bed in the early morning light, Lin Qi lowered her gaze to the woman trapped beneath her. The flushed face was utterly crimson, her naturally seductive fox-like eyes slightly moist, exuding a shy innocence naive yet expectant.

She resembled a seemingly harmless enchantress, her clueless gaze only making her all the more enticing, tempting one to continue.

Lin Qi’s hand slid down Jiang Ming’s back, gently encircling her slender waist, so delicate it could be held in a single grasp. Right where her fingers rested was a slight dip, a soft, sensual hollow. Feeling the woman in her arms tremble, Lin Qi inexplicably felt as though she had discovered her weakness.

It seemed Jiang Ming’s lower back was indeed a sensitive spot.

She had noticed it last time while giving her a massage, just a light touch was enough to elicit a shiver from the sensitive kitten.

Harboring a mischievous thought she herself refused to acknowledge, Lin Qi pinched the hollow lightly, immediately feeling the body in her arms quiver, accompanied by a muffled, suppressed whimper.

“Mmm, D-don’t touch there”

Jiang Ming seemed to realize it too. She weakly lifted her hands, devoid of any strength, pressing them against Lin Qi’s shoulders in an attempt to create some distance. Yet her delicate frailty made it seem more like a coy, half-hearted protest.

Lowering her head until their noses touched, Lin Qi’s gaze was uncharacteristically solemn. “Can I?”

A question without context, yet Jiang Ming inexplicably understood what she meant asking if it was alright…

How could it not be?

The sunlight grew brighter, nearly blinding. Jiang Ming, who actually understood everything, slightly bowed her head, fingers clutching the fabric at Lin Qi’s shoulders so tightly they turned white. Her voice trembled faintly, “Do I, look unwilling to you?”

Understanding Jiang Ming’s meaning and seeing the smile on the woman beneath her in the sunlight streaming through the window, soft yet cool, tinged with a maiden’s shyness Lin Qi could hold back no longer.

She leaned down again, capturing the soft lips she had just visited. But this time, her movements were no longer gentle and cautious. Lin Qi launched her assault, plundering the sweetness within Jiang Ming’s mouth, coaxing her adorable little tongue into a dance, indulging in the intimacy of the moment.

The hand bracing against the bed remained still, while the one at her waist gradually slid upward along smooth skin. The woman in her arms still wore the sheer performance dress, now lying on the bed with her collar wide open. Lin Qi finally touched the collarbones she had coveted for so long a thin layer of skin covering the perfectly shaped, inverted figure-eight curves, delicate and flawless like unblemished jade, impossible to resist.

Yet no matter how much she adored them, she trailed downward along the curves, seeking her next target.

Suddenly, urgent knocking at the door startled them both. By now, Lin Qi’s hand had slipped beneath the little white rabbit’s dress, gripping her thigh as she kissed the soft skin of her neck. Without the barrier of fabric, the warmth of her palm felt scorching against bare skin the sensation was intoxicating.

“Mmm, S-stop, someone’s. ”

The faint whimper brought her back to her senses. Quickly withdrawing her hand, Lin Qi’s face flushed as she rolled off the bed. The cold floor beneath her feet sobered her further, making her suddenly realize how recklessly lustful she had been moments ago.

Slipping on her slippers, she couldn’t see who was knocking on the wooden door of the VIP ward, but the urgent and impatient tone suggested it was someone who cared deeply about her, yet deliberately tried to hide their concern. So tsundere. It had to be her mom.

“Seems like my mom. How are you? Can you face people right now?”

It wasn’t an unreasonable question. After all, Jiang Ming’s cheeks were flushed as if she’d been drinking, her alluring fox-like eyes glazed with a misty sheen, the corners tinged with a faint pink. Her dress was thoroughly disheveled, even revealing a hint of the curve of her chest.

Lin Qi’s mom?

She hadn’t expected to meet the parent of the person she loved most under these circumstances. Jiang Ming hurriedly stood up, first smoothing her tousled pink hair before glancing down at her crumpled dress. For once, she looked genuinely flustered.

“Go to the bathroom first and tidy up. I’ll just say you had diarrhea. If she asks why I took so long to open the door, I’ll tell her I was asleep. Alright, go on.”

The reassurance soothed her. The person she liked might seem unreliable on the surface, but in reality, she was steady and made others feel safe.

With a smile, Jiang Ming dashed into the bathroom, carefully locking the door behind her. The first thing she saw in the mirror was her own blushing, bashful reflection. Her usually fair skin had taken on a delicate pink hue from being touched, especially the hollow of her collarbone, which was noticeably redder than the surrounding skin adorably pitiful.

She turned on the faucet, letting the cool water ease the heat in her cheeks. Pressing a hand to her still-warm skin, her misty fox eyes met their mirror image, brimming with fragile, cautious emotion.

Honestly, she was a little disappointed that their moment had been interrupted. She had been desperate to deepen her intimacy with Lin Qi, to establish a connection so tender that even the thought of it could make her heart flutter.

The moment she opened the door, she was met with the anxious face of her mother. The woman, who usually wore flawless makeup, was now bare-faced, dark circles under her eyes making her look exhausted and tense.

Even her perpetually busy father had come.

Her throat tightened, and Lin Qi’s expression stiffened slightly. “You’re both here?”

Her father, at least, remained composed. Seeing that she was fine, the tension in his shoulders eased, and he teased, “What? Not happy to see us?”

“Of course not. I just didn’t expect you to come too, Dad.”

“Silly girl, I’m still your father, after all.”

In both this world and the last, her father had always been swamped with work, so Lin Qi was closer to her mother, affectionately calling her “Mom.” And yet, this empress dowager of hers had the temperament of an old prankster, mother and daughter got along like longtime friends, their dynamic effortlessly comfortable.

Her mother took a step forward, her face etched with genuine worry for the first time since flying overnight from abroad. “Forget your dad for now. Brat, what exactly happened? I saw the trending topic saying you fainted and missed the stage.”

So that’s what it was?

Just by sleeping, she had traveled to another world, and then returned by sleeping again. Lin Qi still had no idea what had happened in this world, could there be another version of her soul now?

“I don’t know.”

Playing dumb was the best option for now. Lin Qi welcomed the couple inside, ignoring her mother’s protests, and busied herself pouring them hot water. Seemingly casual, she began fishing for information, “I just accidentally fell asleep did anything happen while I was out?”

“How would I know? Your mom just flew ten thousand kilometers back. At first, I wanted to check if there was any buzz about your stage performance, but instead, the top trending topic was you fainting and being hospitalized. So I immediately booked the fastest flight home.”

Fainted?

Judging by Jiang Ming’s reaction, it seemed she had only been unconscious, lying there overnight.

Good. If another soul had taken over, Lin Qi wouldn’t have known how to explain it she’d probably have been sent to some exorcist to have the “evil spirits” driven out.

The thought made her chuckle, her peach-blossom eyes sparkling with amusement, adding a touch of vitality to her pale, weak face.

“Still laughing like an idiot? What on earth happened? Did the production team mistreat you? Tell your mom, I’ll make them pay!”

Her mother’s childishness was one thing, but even her father nodded in agreement. “If the Song family’s show treated you unfairly, just tell your dad.”

She couldn’t help but laugh helplessly, though warmth filled her heart. After all, her parents were her greatest source of confidence. Lin Qi shook her head, “No, the production team’s been fine. I passed out because I was practicing all night. We only had three days to prepare for this mentor collaboration stage, and I barely slept guess I just overdid it.”

“That’s still the production team’s fault for poor planning! Such a difficult stage, and they only gave you three days? That’s exploitation!”

Just as she was indignantly ranting, a knock at the open door drew everyone’s attention. Lin Qi followed the sound oh great, it was a staff member from the very production team her mom was currently “kindly addressing.”

“Perfect timing! Why only three days? Look at my daughter, she’s so weak now! Her face is so pale, people might think she’s wearing hospital makeup!”

Instead of being embarrassed about getting caught badmouthing someone, her mom seized the initiative and launched into a tirade. Lin Qi found it hilarious, was she so angry she was rambling?

The scapegoat sent by the production team trembled nervously. She glanced at the woman with raised eyebrows, clearly displeased, then at the silent but intimidating man, before finally settling her pleading gaze on the equally helpless Lin Qi.

“Um, actually, three days was enough. I just wanted to perfect the performance, aiming for a better stage effect.”

“Who asked you to explain? This isn’t your place to talk!”

Scolded indiscriminately, Lin Qi meekly lowered her head and obediently listened as her mom argued with the staff member.

“How could you arrange things like this? If you hadn’t only given them three days, would my daughter have pushed herself to the point of exhaustion? Would she have ended up in the hospital?”

“No, it’s just that the finals are in half a month. We have to record the third ranking announcement, rehearse the finals night procedures, and prepare for the solo and group performances that day, there’s a lot to do. So we had to shorten the time for the mentor collaboration stage. Madam, I sincerely apologize to you and your daughter. We’ll definitely pay more attention to the contestants’ health from now on!”

The staff member spoke very earnestly, bowing deeply, which made the initially indignant woman feel somewhat awkward. She waved her hand. “Forget it. I suppose the production team sent you out here just to listen to my complaints. I’m sorry, I got too emotional earlier. Have a seat.”

“No, Madam, you were absolutely right to reprimand us.”

The staff member nervously sat down on a small sofa nearby, only then remembering the purpose of her visit. She looked up at Lin Qi. “Um, the production team asked me to discuss with you, would it be possible to hold a fan meeting tonight? It’s for the top nine contestants from yesterday’s performance. This meeting was scheduled half a month ago, and the tickets have already been distributed. We originally didn’t plan for you to attend, but the fans are extremely worried about your condition and have been practically tearing the production team apart. Could you ”

Before the staff member could finish, Lin Qi, who wasn’t actually feeling unwell, nodded. “Of course, I can.”

“Ah, thank you.”

The staff member bowed again before straightening up, her tone now carrying a hint of fondness for Lin Qi. Initially, she had only admired the contestant’s professional skills, but after interacting with her, she realized Lin Qi was also a genuinely good person!

“Oh, right, the production team’s arrangement is that if you pass the health check today, you’ll stay at a hotel near the fan meeting venue instead of returning to the dorm. As for meals, we’ve hired a nutritionist. What happened yesterday definitely won’t happen again.”

“Hotel?”

Where she stayed didn’t make much difference to Lin Qi. After all, a bed was just a bed. In her past life during survival shows, she had always stayed in the four-person A-class dorm and gotten along swimmingly, chatting happily with her roommates every night.

So, her first reaction upon hearing this arrangement was: Does this mean I won’t be able to room with Jiang Ming tonight?

Just as she was pondering how to refuse, the bathroom door opened. A pink-haired girl in a sheer gauze dress stepped out, her skin dewy and fair, glowing like an elf. Her bright fox-like eyes sparkled as she offered a shy smile, first giving a slight bow to the couple on the sofa. “Hello, Uncle and Auntie. I’m Jiang Ming, Lin Qi’s roommate.”

After receiving an approving nod from the couple, she finally stated her purpose. “I don’t think Lin Qi should stay alone at the hotel. What if something unexpected happens again?”