A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 18

Yan Shu followed Jiang Baihe’s lead, slowly walking into her room.

Generally speaking, Alphas have a very strong sense of private space and territory; they don’t like intrusions from outsiders. To avoid overstepping, even though they lived in the same villa, Yan Shu rarely entered Jiang Baihe’s room. If it hadn’t been for the proactive invitation tonight, it might have taken several more months before Yan Shu set foot inside.

The villa’s renovation was uniform, so the basic layout of Jiang Baihe’s room was very similar to Yan Shu’s. However, Yan Shu’s room was meticulously organized, as orderly as an office, exuding the aura of a capable elite.

Jiang Baihe’s room was different.

The moment she crossed the threshold, she saw two or three beanbag chairs placed randomly on the carpeted floor. A few plush teddy bears were nestled in them, making it easy for Jiang Baihe to lie down wherever she pleased while memorizing scripts. Not far away stood several small whiteboards covered in jumbled terminology and character analyses that Yan Shu didn’t understand.

Warm, cozy light glowed from the headboard. On the nightstand lay several open books; Yan Shu glanced over and easily spotted a copy of An Actor Prepares. The room didn’t smell like Alpha pheromones; instead, incense was burning, filling the space with a faint, pleasant fragrance. The overall layout felt lived-in and warm, yet not messy.

Yan Shu watched as Jiang Baihe somewhat awkwardly tidied up some stray books. She pursed her lips and asked, “Are you hurt?”

“It’s not really an injury, just some welts from the wire harness. I’m afraid they’ll leave scars, so I had to ask for your help.” Jiang Baihe explained casually. She looked at the size of the sofa and felt the position wasn’t ideal for stretching out, so she said tentatively, “To the bed?”

Hearing this, Yan Shu’s fingers twitched slightly. She nodded and followed Jiang Baihe to the bedside. Jiang Baihe placed the tube of ointment on the nightstand, kicked off her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and lay face down. She pulled up the hem of her shirt, exposing nearly her entire back.

“Sorry to trouble you.”

Yan Shu looked at Jiang Baihe, who had so unabashedly lifted her shirt, and fell silent.

Before her, Jiang Baihe’s shoulder blades protruded slightly, and her waist showed the faint, firm lines of abdominal definition. Under the warm light, the skin on her back looked exceptionally delicate and fair—unfortunately marred by several prominent red welts that broke the beautiful scene.

She picked up the tube, squeezed a bit onto a cotton swab, hesitated several times, and finally touched the swab to Jiang Baihe’s back. In that instant, both of them trembled slightly.

Jiang Baihe had rarely been touched so intimately, and a strange sensation flooded her heart. It was a mix of secret excitement and hidden nervousness that made her feel out of her element, yet secretly wanting more.

Yan Shu was even more nervous than Jiang Baihe; her eyelashes fluttered uncontrollably. It was only because Jiang Baihe was face-down on the bed and couldn’t turn around that she didn’t notice the abnormality. For years, the concept of “AO distinctions” had been deeply ingrained in her mind. Even though Jiang Baihe was a woman, she was, at the end of the day, an Alpha. Such close contact with an Alpha was something she had never experienced.

Under the warm yellow light, the atmosphere grew heavy with unspoken tension. Both were lost in their own thoughts, keeping silent. It felt like an eternity had passed, yet also like no time at all.

Yan Shu finally looked away, feeling a wave of heat spread across her face. “Done.”

“…Mhm.” Jiang Baihe opened her mouth, her voice sounding a bit hoarse. She cleared her throat instinctively and pulled her shirt down.

She sat up and turned her head to thank Yan Shu, but accidentally caught sight of Yan Shu’s earlobes, which had turned a shade of pink. She stared at them for a moment with interest. Yan Shu sensed the gaze, tossed the cotton swab into the trash bin, and stood up with some urgency.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out first.”

Watching Yan Shu practically flee the room, Jiang Baihe couldn’t help but burst into laughter. She was the one who lifted the shirt and got touched, so why was Yan Shu even more shy than her? But she had to admit, Little President Yan with red ears was truly adorable.

[Forum: Casual Chat] Did I see that right? JBH is actually acting??

LZ (OP): Title. Here is the link to The Eternal Tribulation opening ceremony [Link]. I saw it and just froze!

1L: The “JBH” you’re talking about… is it the one I’m thinking of?

2L: Huh? Isn’t she an idol? Why is she suddenly acting?

4L << 3L: Please! If she had that kind of talent, she wouldn’t have failed to make the Top 12. She probably used her company to “bring investment” into the cast.

41L: I’m an original book fan and a hardcore “Senior Sister” stan. I was excited when I saw the two leads, but now… I’m just in total despair T-T.

129L: I’m dried out with silence… probably another “big budget” trash show that ruins the source material.

“Sister Baihe, you’re on the trending list again.”

Assistant Xiao Xu scrolled through her phone, looking worriedly at the tags shooting up the charts. Today, the promo team for The Eternal Tribulation had started their campaign, tagging all the actors, and Jiang Baihe’s name was prominently listed.

“This is normal. The noise will die down in a couple of days.” Jiang Baihe flipped through her script, unconcerned. She had taken big IP roles before; she knew people would be unhappy no matter who was cast. “Actually… there’s a chance to turn this around.”

At the end of the day, this industry relies on strength. Once people see she has the skill, the waves of public opinion will crash harmlessly on the shore.

“Ah!” Xiao Xu suddenly screamed.

“What now?”

“Screenwriter Qin spoke up for you!”

Jiang Baihe smiled, though she wasn’t surprised. She leaned over to look at the phone with Xiao Xu. It turned out the promo team was releasing promotional stills for one actor every hour. Jiang Baihe’s role was significant, so she was third in line.

The original author and screenwriter had directly quoted and reposted the official post.

@QinQin_DiligencePaysOff: Ta-da! Look at our freshly baked Senior Sister! //@EternalTribulation_Official: “Even in death, the chivalrous bones leave a fragrance, unashamed of the world’s heroes.” I am Yu Wuhuan of the Qingyao Sect! @OneLittleWhiteCrane.

The photo showed a girl in red and white robes kneeling with one knee on the ground, both hands gripping the hilt of an azure sword plunged into the earth. She looked straight ahead with eyes full of sharp frost and unyielding resilience. Combined with the grand special effects in the background, she looked just as impressive as the two leads.

The feedback from book fans was mostly positive. Jiang Baihe looked the part, and with the author’s stamp of approval, they gave their support. In fact, her follower count began to rise steadily.

This storm was noticed not just by the crew, but by Yan Shu at work, thanks to a tip from her secretary. Yan Shu rarely opened Star-Blog during work, but today she was patiently defending Jiang Baihe in the comments. However, because she wasn’t a social media regular and was naturally cold, her replies were… unique.

@User926748: Based on strength. //@TangTangSugar: How did they cast this? Why is she in this crew?!

@User926748: Beautiful. //@OneLittleGrass: Ugly as hell!

@User926748: Good eye. //@StarsLightALamp: Omg the beauty of this sister is too much!

As she scrolled, seeing the argument getting worse, Yan Shu was thinking about having her secretary handle it. But at that moment, her office door burst open, and a long-awaited voice rang out.

“Hi, darling! I’m back! Did you miss me!”

Yan Shu looked up to see the doctor, Ai Ya, who had tanned a shade darker, lunging toward her. Yan Shu pushed off with her feet, rolling her chair back to dodge the embrace. Once safe, she spoke coldly:

“You’re a week late. Your double salary is gone.”

Ai Ya: !!!