A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 2

Sihai Entertainment is a subsidiary of the Sihai Group, primarily responsible for developing business within the entertainment industry. As the parent company, Sihai Group’s scope is far broader, with its reach extending into almost every major industry.

After the original scumbag Alpha entered the political marriage with Yan Shu, she transferred from her previous agency to Sihai Entertainment to make it easier to exploit the Yan family’s power for her own gain.

Currently, Jiang Baihe was standing quietly at the Sihai Group reception desk, waiting.

Fearing that someone might recognize her on the way, she had put on a black mask before getting out of the car. She had no events to attend today, so she hadn’t dressed up specifically; she wore a newly released casual set from a well-known brand. Her smooth black hair was draped obediently behind her back. The mask covered most of her face, leaving only a pair of slightly upturned “phoenix eyes” visible, which occasionally flashed with a sharp, keen intensity.

In her hand, Jiang Baihe carried an exquisitely packaged small box containing several small cakes she had bought on the way.

She remembered… Yan Shu seemed to like sweets.

Jiang Baihe figured that, for better or worse, this counted as her “first” meeting with Yan Shu. Showing up empty-handed made her feel a bit embarrassed. Furthermore, since she had decided to get along well with Yan Shu and change the tragic ending of the book, she wouldn’t neglect these small details that could build goodwill.

After a few minutes, Yan Shu’s special assistant finally arrived.

The original Alpha and Yan Shu had married solely because of the latter’s medical condition; they weren’t close, and due to the Alpha’s vile personality, they were practically estranged. If not for their high pheromone compatibility—which Yan Shu relied on for stability—there was no way the two would have ever been involved.

Because of this, the scumbag Alpha usually communicated through Yan Shu’s assistant. As a newcomer, Jiang Baihe didn’t want to break the established pattern carelessly, so she contacted the assistant as per the usual routine.

Jin Wen, the assistant, led Jiang Baihe toward the executive elevator. Through the reflection of the elevator doors, she stole a glance at Jiang Baihe.

At the company, she was the one assigned by Yan Shu to handle Jiang Baihe’s affairs—managing resources at Sihai Entertainment, suppressing negative search trends, and so on. Having dealt with her so often, she knew exactly what kind of person Jiang Baihe was behind the scenes, despite her decent appearance on camera. Consequently, her impression of Jiang Baihe was terrible.

This was the first time Jiang Baihe had ever visited the group headquarters.

Thinking of the Star-Blog scandal the secretary had just reported, Assistant Jin couldn’t help but feel a flicker of disdain. She instinctively assumed Jiang Baihe was here because she knew she was in trouble and wanted to suck up to President Yan.

Sigh, President Yan is so capable; how did she end up with a partner like Jiang Baihe?

…

The two women in the elevator were lost in their own thoughts until it stopped at the 42nd floor—the top level.

Unlike the other floors, the top floor was the exclusive domain of Yan Shu and her small circle of assistants and secretaries. With few people and a massive layout, it felt somewhat empty.

Assistant Jin led Jiang Baihe to the door and then discreetly returned to her workstation.

Clutching the cakes, Jiang Baihe walked up to the large black doors. She took a deep breath and finally gathered the courage to knock.

“Come in.”

A crisp yet gentle female voice came from inside. Jiang Baihe turned the handle and walked in. Lifting her gaze, she immediately noticed Yan Shu sitting at her desk, head down as she reviewed documents.

Yan Shu’s jet-black hair was loosely tied up. Under the soft sunlight streaming in from behind her, her hair shimmered with a faint glow. Her features were exquisite, her lashes long and thick; as she looked down, they partially veiled a pair of eyes as brilliant as obsidian. Her fair, delicate face was devoid of makeup, yet her striking beauty remained undeniable.

Her lips were pressed tight, looking somewhat pale. Perhaps affected by her own pheromone disorder, she exuded an aura of cold, restrained abstinence.

Jiang Baihe had already been very fond of Yan Shu while reading the novel, but seeing her in person, she felt the book’s descriptions failed to capture the true extent of her beauty.

She was like the first dusting of snow in winter: cold, clear, and pure.

At the very least, Jiang Baihe’s heart skipped a beat.

Yan Shu didn’t look up, assuming it was an assistant coming to hand over files. She spoke out of habit: “Submit the audited financial reports for the last quarter before you clock out. Also, please brew me a cup of black tea. Thank you.”

Jiang Baihe snapped out of her daze. She blinked, found a place to set down the cake box, looked around the room, and walked over to the beverage station to brew the tea.

She performed the task—one that wasn’t hers to do—while admiring Yan Shu’s beauty.

Before transmigrating, Jiang Baihe knew her orientation was different from others—she liked women. In her previous world, she had been a workaholic and had never found someone who truly moved her heart. Now that she had transmigrated into a female Alpha and was married to a stunning Omega like Yan Shu, she felt like she had hit the jackpot.

Unfortunately, currently, she had nothing but her looks. She didn’t even know where to start if she wanted to pursue someone.

In terms of background, the Jiang family was only mid-tier in City A and couldn’t compare to the local powerhouse Yan family. In terms of money, she was just a rookie starlet—how could she compete with a corporate president? And in terms of their existing relationship…

Forget it, she thought. With the scumbag Alpha’s track record, it’s a blessing from the heavens if I just don’t cause trouble, let alone expect any romance.

Maybe it was time to reclaim her career.

Lost in thought, Jiang Baihe’s fingertip was accidentally scalded by the hot water. She quickly pulled her hand back and blew on it. Looking at the small red mark on her finger, only one thought remained in her head:

“Beauty is truly a dangerous distraction.”

As Jiang Baihe brought the teacup over, Yan Shu finally looked up from her mountain of paperwork. Realizing the person standing there wasn’t an assistant, a look of surprise flashed across her face. “Why are you here?”

“I was just passing by and thought I’d check in. Did I disturb you?”

Jiang Baihe smiled gently. “Um… I also brought you a box of small cakes. Would President Yan do me the honor?”

Yan Shu instinctively gripped her pen tighter. She looked at the smiling Jiang Baihe—her legal partner—and felt a strange surge of nervousness. “O-okay.”

The two moved to the adjacent lounge area.

Jiang Baihe untied the ribbon on the box. Inside was a fruit cake; fresh, bright red cherries were nestled against white cream flowers atop a soft strawberry-filled sponge. The soft pink tones were very appetizing, and the size was perfect for two.

As Yan Shu watched Jiang Baihe slowly slice the cake, her eyelashes trembled. She said, “The trending topic… that was a failure on the PR department’s part. It won’t happen again…”

Hearing Yan Shu speak, Jiang Baihe smiled helplessly.

The original Alpha’s character was truly bottom-tier. Whether it was her manager Song Jia, the assistant who led her here, or Yan Shu herself, they all seemed to have a terrible impression of her—even assuming her visit was just to stir up trouble.

But she really just wanted to see Yan Shu.

After plating a slice of cake, Jiang Baihe looked at Yan Shu sitting beside her. On a sudden whim, she scooped up a small piece with a spoon and held it to Yan Shu’s lips. “Want a taste?”

They were very close. So close that Yan Shu could see the faint blue veins on the fair arm holding the spoon.

She felt as if Jiang Baihe was a completely different person today. However, this change was pleasant—something to look forward to. Thus, she didn’t reject the kindness; she simply opened her mouth in a daze and took the bite.

The fragrant cream and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors blossomed on her palate. At that moment, Yan Shu looked a bit dazed and innocent—a stark contrast to the cold, elite professional image she projected, creating an incredibly “moe” gap.

It felt like a kitten had gently scratched Jiang Baihe’s heart. It didn’t hurt, but it was unexpectedly heart-fluttering.

Jiang Baihe had to admit: she had been charmed by Yan Shu once again.

Gathering her thoughts, she spoke slowly: “About before… it was my fault. I shouldn’t have maliciously snatched resources or used Sihai’s influence to cheat on the show. I was too immature and caused you a lot of trouble.”

Yan Shu was surprised. “Those resources were part of our marriage agreement—an equal exchange. It was what I should have done…”

Shining 404 was exclusively sponsored by Sihai Group; it was practically a survival show created by Yan Shu specifically for the old Jiang Baihe. The previous Alpha had accepted it all as her due, even secretly bribing the production crew behind Yan Shu’s back to reach the Top 20, which had caused a massive backlash.

Before transmigrating, Jiang Baihe was one of the most famous stars in her country and had nearly won an international Best Actress award. Having spent a decade in the industry, she had her own pride. She couldn’t act like the original scumbag, cheating her way through a show, nor could she rely on Yan Shu forever as a burden.

Otherwise, how would she be any different from the scumbag?

Therefore, Jiang Baihe shook her head firmly, rejecting the “help.” “It’s not necessary. If there’s something suitable, I will work hard to earn it myself. I believe I can do it.”

“…Alright. I respect your decision.”

Hearing Yan Shu’s answer, Jiang Baihe smiled. The heavy stone that had been hanging over her heart finally settled. She would plan her career properly to reach the peak of the industry again, and she would… treat Yan Shu well. At the very least, she wouldn’t let her down.

…

When she left Sihai Group, Song Jia and Xiao Xu were still there to pick her up.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Song Jia instinctively checked the rearview mirror at Jiang Baihe, who had been resting with her eyes closed since getting into the car. She remained silent. She felt that her artist was “off” today.

Usually, after a scandal like this, Jiang Baihe would have thrown a massive tantrum, screaming at the staff for being incompetent. If it got bad, she’d even go on Star-Blog personally to argue with fans and netizens, making things irrecoverable.

But not this time.

Song Jia had waited—from the start of the crisis until after the meeting with Yan Shu—and the expected outburst never came. It was as if Jiang Baihe didn’t care about the crisis at all; she had no big reaction and even seemed to be in a good mood.

This “normalcy” felt profoundly abnormal.

Song Jia couldn’t help but wonder if she was suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. Her artist was finally being well-behaved, yet she was terrified that something was wrong.

Maybe I’m the one who’s not normal…

In the back seat, Jiang Baihe was entirely unaware of her manager’s internal conflict. She was busy planning her future career. She was a woman of action; once she decided on a goal, she would give her all to achieve it.

The car soon reached the Shallow Water Bay villa district—an area for the wealthy with high privacy and security. Yan Shu had bought a villa here as their post-marriage residence.

Assistant Xiao Xu dropped her off at the door as usual. Just as she was about to pull away, Jiang Baihe tapped twice on the passenger window.

As Song Jia lowered the window and Xiao Xu leaned over curiously, Jiang Baihe gave them a gentle smile.

“Sister Song,” she said, “can we talk?”