A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 44

Slender fingers brushed lightly over the corner of Yan Shu’s mouth, wiping away the last trace of a milk stain and leaving a wave of warmth across her skin.

The heat from Jiang Baihe’s breath fluttered gently over the back of her hand. The skin beneath her fingertips was fair, smooth, and as warm as jade. It felt soft to the touch—pliable and extremely comfortable. Jiang Baihe couldn’t help but curl her fingers slightly, instinctively wanting to give Yan Shu’s cheek a little squeeze.

However, her small movement didn’t succeed. Her wrist was gently caught by the person in front of her.

Yan Shu didn’t apply much force—it was a level of grip that Jiang Baihe could have broken with just a bit of effort. But Jiang Baihe didn’t resist. Instead of struggling, she followed Yan Shu’s lead, relaxing her hand entirely and letting Yan Shu hold it. She was curious to see what Yan Shu intended to do to her.

Jiang Baihe lifted her eyes slightly, looking at Yan Shu, who was staring right back. The other woman’s pupils were as dark as ink, like a black hole with immense gravity. Jiang Baihe’s gaze was pulled in irresistibly; she felt herself slowly losing her will, beginning to sink.

Realizing that things were taking an unexpected turn, she was just about to say something when she felt Yan Shu move her hand. It wasn’t to push her away, but to pull her closer.

She pulled until Jiang Baihe’s fingertip was pressed against her thin, red lips. Then, Yan Shu’s soft tongue darted out, licking lightly across the pad of her finger. Her lips followed, pressing down to wipe away the damp trace she had just made.

Never expecting Yan Shu to do such a thing, Jiang Baihe was completely stunned. She could only stare wide-eyed, unable to react. She watched as Yan Shu lifted her eyes nonchalantly; the coldness had vanished, replaced by a gaze full of tenderness, hiding a trace of careless mischief and teasing.

Jiang Baihe felt Yan Shu part her lips slightly. Because her fingertip was still pressing against them, Yan Shu’s voice became somewhat muffled: “Mmm, thank you, Sister…”

“Let me wipe yours, too.”

Jiang Baihe: “…”

It was as if a thousand fireworks were hidden in her brain, and with Yan Shu’s move, they all exploded at once with a deafening boom. The brilliant flares turned her thoughts into mush; she could no longer think. Her only perception of the world was the soft touch beneath her finger.

Her blood raced through her veins; her body began to heat up. Her long-suppressed pheromones quietly broke through the limits of the barrier spray, spreading noiselessly through the surroundings. It was as if they were building a cage to trap this reckless Omega, to let her know the terrifying consequences of teasing an Alpha in the middle of the night.

Jiang Baihe… was losing control.

Since living here, she had always kept her pheromones under strict mastery. Aside from that small release at the banquet, she had never encountered a situation where she couldn’t control them. But facing such an alluring Yan Shu, it was hard not to lose control.

As an Omega, Yan Shu could naturally sense the Alpha’s intentions most clearly. However, tonight she only wanted to get revenge for what happened at the pharmacy a few days ago; she didn’t intend to lose herself in the process.

Thus, a sly smile crossed Yan Shu’s face. Taking advantage of the fact that Jiang Baihe was still in a daze, she gave a gentle push, sending Jiang Baihe—who was already at the doorway—stepping backward. Then, with a swift thud, she locked her bedroom door.

Jiang Baihe at the door: ???

Stirred up by Yan Shu’s flirtation, her blood was already boiling and her internal fires were raging. But the perpetrator had actually dared to run away just like that, lighting the fire without putting it out. Jiang Baihe was caught between laughter and fury. She reached out and knocked on the door, shouting to Yan Shu inside:

“Yan Yan, you have the nerve to tease me, but do you have the nerve to open the door?”

“Don’t hide in there and stay quiet! I know you’re listening! Open the door, open the door, open it now!”

“Ahem, okay, how about… Little bunny, be good, open the door?”

…

Jiang Baihe tried everything, but Yan Shu wouldn’t budge. She didn’t have a key to Yan Shu’s room, so with the door locked, she really had no way to barge in. She could only try different ways to coax her.

Yan Shu, however, wasn’t falling for it. She just laughed softly and said, “Go to sleep.”

Jiang Baihe stared at the closed door. Sensing the air was thick with the scent of her own “Brilliant Sun” pheromones, she hissed through a metaphorical toothache. Sleep? How am I supposed to sleep now? She was completely energized, her mind racing.

Jiang Baihe struggled to rein in her stray pheromones. She gritted her teeth, mentally marking a colorful tally on the scorecards. Fine, I’ll let you win this time. There will be plenty of time for you to compensate me later.

The New Year arrived much earlier than usual this year. Normally the Spring Festival falls in February, but this year was special—New Year’s Eve was in mid-January.

With half a month left, and having planned to go to City G with Yan Shu to see her grandmother, Jiang Baihe decided to buy some holiday supplies and gifts to bring along. So, picking a clear day, she dragged the vacationing Yan Shu to a nearby shopping center.

They pushed a shopping cart and wandered around. Before long, the cart was filled with daily necessities. The feeling of grocery shopping with Yan Shu was very strange. One pushed the cart while the other picked items out, occasionally discussing what the house was still missing—this casual interaction and the “old married couple” atmosphere made a sense of happiness rise in Jiang Baihe’s heart.

She couldn’t help but muse that this was the daily life she imagined for a young couple—bickering and bustling occasionally, but never affecting their feelings. She’d have to drag Yan Shu out more often in the future.

However, the items in this shopping center were either daily necessities or somewhat tacky jewelry, neither of which satisfied her. This was a gift for an elder, and the Yan family was wealthy; they had seen all the precious jewelry in the world. She wanted a gift that showed effort and was unexpected. The things here were too ordinary.

Dizzy from picking gifts, Jiang Baihe sighed and asked Yan Shu, “Yan Yan, what does Grandmother usually like to do?”

Since she couldn’t find a perfect fit, she might as well cater to her interests. She’d see what Grandmother liked and send a gift that suited her. It was a traditional approach, but it wouldn’t lose her any “impression points.”

Hearing this, Yan Shu thought for a moment. “She likes tea. And… she usually likes playing chess.”

All classic leisure activities for elders. Jiang Baihe had known for a while that Yan Shu liked tea, but she hadn’t realized this hobby was influenced by her grandmother. Hearing Yan Shu’s words, she had been a bit dejected, but when she heard the latter part, her eyes lit up. “My tea brewing is only average, but I can play chess!”

If nothing else, her chess skills were actually quite good. While she might not be able to crush just anyone, the old men who gathered at the village entrance to play chess used to praise her skills.

“Then let’s go,” Yan Shu said, pushing the cart. “I know an antique street. Let’s go see if there’s a suitable gift there.”

“Okay.” Jiang Baihe also placed a hand on the cart, helping Yan Shu steer.

They paid for their items, stuffed them into the trunk, and drove toward the antique street Yan Shu mentioned. As the sun set and the cold wind blew, a chilly air nipped at their faces. They parked at the entrance of the antique street.

The atmosphere here was distinctly different from the shopping center. The foot traffic was much lighter, making it exceptionally quiet. The trees on the street stood bare, their remaining yellow leaves occasionally shaken loose by the wind. Most of the shops had ancient-looking vases of indeterminate age placed at their doors. Jiang Baihe followed Yan Shu past several shops, walking deep into the alley with a sense of familiarity.

Finally, they stopped in front of a shop named “Jubao Pavilion.” Because of the quiet surroundings, Jiang Baihe instinctively lowered her voice: “Is it here?”

“Mhm.”

They stepped inside, and a staff member wrapped in a thick cotton coat greeted them with a smile.

Yan Shu: “Is Boss Song in?”

“Ah! The boss is upstairs. President Yan, please rest here a moment. Shall I go call him?”

“Yes.”

The staff member signaled a young intern, then pulled aside a curtain and went up the stairs to the second floor. The young intern brought Yan Shu and Jiang Baihe a cup of hot tea each.

Since entering the shop, Jiang Baihe had been quietly looking around. Antiques in prosperity, gold in chaos. The antique market was always a mixed bag, but the arrangement of this shop looked very deliberate. Though she couldn’t name exactly why, she could sense the difference between this shop and the ones they had passed.

Jiang Baihe used the act of sipping tea to lower her voice and asked curiously, “Yan Yan, how did you know about this place?” Given Yan Shu’s habit of staying indoors whenever she had a holiday, how was she so familiar with a place like this?

“A few years ago, when I was preparing a gift for Grandmother’s birthday, someone recommended this shop. Their items are quite good.” Yan Shu hadn’t thought of it at first; it was only after hearing Jiang Baihe’s ideas for the gift that the memory of this shop surfaced.

Jiang Baihe nodded and felt a surge of interest in the task. The shop owner soon came down from the second floor. He was a slightly plump middle-aged man with narrow, sharp eyes and a joyful face, looking like a Maitreya Buddha. After skipping the pleasantries, Jiang Baihe stated their purpose.

“Oh, what a coincidence!” Boss Song clapped his hands together and chuckled. “Just a few days ago, I acquired a white jade chessboard. I was planning to list it in the shop soon. Would you two like to go up and take a look?”

Hearing this, Jiang Baihe felt as if “success had come without effort.” She followed Boss Song upstairs. The items upstairs were far more precious than those below; if it weren’t for a regular customer like Yan Shu, Boss Song wouldn’t necessarily have introduced them.

The white jade chessboard was exceptional. The rounded black and white pieces were translucent and bright, polished from high-quality stones, while the board itself was carved from a single piece of red sandalwood. Even if Jiang Baihe couldn’t distinguish real antiques from fakes, she could tell this thing was very valuable. Its price matched its quality: the asking price was 880,000 yuan.

However, neither Jiang Baihe nor Yan Shu had much of an issue with the price. One was a wealthy second-generation actress and the other was a conglomerate boss; they could afford it. Jiang Baihe looked it over meticulously and smiled with satisfaction. She said to Yan Shu, “I think it’s quite good. How about this one?”

Yan Shu had no objections and nodded.

“Ah, great! Thank you, distinguished guests!” In this industry, it’s common to “not make a sale for three months, but have one sale last for three years.” Boss Song became one of those people today. He joyfully led them downstairs to pay and then prepared to wrap the items.

Back downstairs, Yan Shu instinctively reached for her card, but Jiang Baihe stopped her. Yan Shu looked up in confusion, only to see Jiang Baihe tell her with a serious face: “This is my first meeting gift for Grandmother.”

Yan Shu: “…”

Yan Shu was left speechless, then smiled and retracted her hand. “Fine, do it yourself then.”

Jiang Baihe happily handed her card to the staff. This money was entirely earned by her since arriving in this world—her acting fees and various other payments were all in this account. She hadn’t touched the scumbag Alpha’s or Yan Shu’s accounts; she relied purely on her own hard work.

While they waited for Boss Song to package the chessboard, they wandered around the shop, admiring other items. Just as they were discussing whether to buy a tea set as well, the phone in Jiang Baihe’s bag suddenly rang. She pulled it out, assuming it was Song Jia, but saw a string of familiar yet strange numbers on the screen.

Jiang Baihe stared at the phone, stunned. This number… it seemed to belong to the scumbag Alpha’s mother?!