A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 25

The autumn evening breeze was cool and refreshing.

The high-end Bentley came to a halt in front of “Sihai Guest,” City A’s top-tier private club. It wasn’t until she stepped out of the car that Jiang Baihe snapped out of her daze. She tugged at Yan Shu’s sleeve and asked, “Why are we suddenly meeting our investors for no reason?”

“Chen Sheng is the gold-provider backing Shen Yun.” Seeing Jiang Baihe’s blank look, Yan Shu hesitated slightly. “She treated you like that; don’t you want to bully her back?”

Hearing this, Jiang Baihe felt a surge of profound respect.

Good heavens! Was it because she had complained to Yan Shu about being bullied on set that Little President Yan had specifically brought her here to settle the score?

Jiang Baihe thought to herself that if they weren’t in public, she likely would have impulsively rushed forward to give Yan Shu a massive hug. How can someone be so cute even while being protective! This is a total foul!

Following her inner thoughts, Jiang Baihe nodded at Yan Shu without saying another word. She suddenly felt that having someone stand up for her like this was a wonderful feeling. It was no wonder so many people craved a solid, reliable shield.

Of course, the mountain may fall and people may flee; no matter how powerful the shield, nothing compared to becoming powerful oneself. That had always been Jiang Baihe’s long-held belief.

“Don’t be nervous.”

Seeing Jiang Baihe’s solemn expression, Yan Shu spoke to her flatly. Although it was subtle, Jiang Baihe could clearly hear the note of comfort. “Just treat it like going out for a meal. You don’t have to pay them any mind.”

In any case, if something happened, Yan Shu would take the fall for her; there was no need to worry.

Hearing Yan Shu say this, Jiang Baihe let out a soft laugh. she leaned in and whispered in Yan Shu’s ear, “Okay. Then I’ll only pay mind to you.”

“…Mhm.”

With the question answered, the two walked toward the club.

“Sihai Guest” was the premier social venue in City A. Within the high-rise, it featured restaurants, suites, KTVs—every facility imaginable. Its only drawback was the exorbitant price. In the original scumbag Alpha’s memory, she had been here a few times with her “fair-weather friends,” but the current Jiang Baihe had never stepped foot in such a place.

The restaurant was high-end and magnificent. As soon as they entered the main doors, a waiter greeted them with a professional smile.

“Hello, do you have a reservation?”

Jin Wen, following beside them, spoke up immediately: “Private Room 601, under the name Yan.”

“Certainly, please wait a moment.” The waiter swiped her tablet a few times. Upon seeing the name for the reservation, her expression instantly became serious and her posture more upright. She hurriedly said, “Miss Yan, welcome to you and your friends. This way, please!”

Under the waiter’s guidance, the group walked toward the reserved room. Jiang Baihe took in the luxurious décor while whispering to Yan Shu, “I heard from Tang Yuan that the food here is delicious. It’s just that the price is a bit steep.”

A single meal here would cost at least six figures. Even if Jiang Baihe’s current finances could handle the bill, she felt it was unnecessary. Food was food regardless of where it was served; a normal restaurant could be just as satisfying. This place was best left for an occasional treat.

“If you like it, I can have Jin Wen arrange a card for you,” Yan Shu said gently, seeing Jiang Baihe’s interest, before glancing at Jin Wen.

Receiving the silent instruction, Jin Wen nodded professionally. “Understood. After work tomorrow, I will have someone handle it.”

“Wait, wait!”

Listening to the two of them, Jiang Baihe didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She had only offered a single compliment, and they hadn’t even eaten yet, but the two were talking as if they were going to buy the entire club.

“Let’s not go through all that trouble. I won’t be coming here often.”

Beside her, the experienced Jin Wen immediately understood what Jiang Baihe was misunderstood. She explained, “Miss Jiang, don’t worry. This club is operated under the Sihai umbrella. Customers with a Sihai VIP card receive a 50% discount on all services across all Sihai-affiliated businesses.”

The wool comes from the sheep. Regardless of how much was spent or earned, the money eventually flowed back into Sihai’s pockets. For Yan Shu, this deal was never a loss.

Jiang Baihe felt that the situation was beyond words. She struggled for a few seconds before asking, “Is every business in City A with the word ‘Sihai’ in its name a property of the Sihai Group?”

The research base, and now this club… were all these businesses under Yan Shu’s thumb?

“Not exactly.” Just as Jiang Baihe let out a sigh of relief, she heard Jin Wen add with a smile, “Only about 80% of them. For certain other products…”

Jiang Baihe: “…”

Listen to me: thank you. One sentence from Jin Wen made her realize that the reach of Sihai was even more exaggerated than she had imagined. No wonder the waiter’s attitude was so intensely diligent at the door—in the waiter’s eyes, the big boss had just arrived. If they weren’t serious, they’d be waiting to get fired.

Just what kind of goddess is Yan Shu, the head of Sihai Group?

With these complex emotions, Jiang Baihe followed the two into Room 601. Two middle-aged men were already seated inside drinking tea. The moment the group entered, they stood up, their faces plastered with fawning smiles.

“President Yan, hello!”

“I’ve heard of your great name for so long; it’s an honor to finally meet you!”

Yan Shu nodded indifferently and led her two companions to their seats. “Hello.”

After that single phrase, Yan Shu didn’t speak again. Instead, it was Special Assistant Jin Wen who handled the social warming.

“President Chen, President Lin, this is Miss Jiang Baihe. She plays the second female lead in The Eternal Tribulation.”

“Miss Jiang, this is Mr. Chen Sheng and Mr. Lin Yi—both are investors for the drama.”

Jiang Baihe sat properly, keeping her gaze down while secretly waiting for the food, until she heard Jin Wen mention her. She stood up gracefully and raised her teacup without being humble or overbearing. “President Chen, President Lin, hello. Nice to meet you; I am Jiang Baihe.”

In this setting, she represented Yan Shu’s reputation. Since Yan Shu had told her not to worry, she only needed to provide the necessary etiquette. She didn’t need a fawning attitude; otherwise, it would actually bring shame to Yan Shu.

Opposite her, Lin Yi was surprised that Yan Shu would bring an actress along, but he followed the principle of not striking a smiling face. “Hello, hello. I’ve long heard that Miss Jiang has extraordinary talent. Seeing you today, it is indeed true!”

Unlike Lin Yi, who didn’t know her, Chen Sheng was well aware of who Jiang Baihe was. He had heard her name several times from Shen Yun and knew that Shen Yun had been trying to snatch the girl’s role but had been blocked by the directing team. He never imagined that the person behind her was President Yan of Sihai!

Chen Sheng realized that this dinner was a “Hongmen Banquet” (a trap). Understanding the context, his expression became stiff, yet he still greeted Jiang Baihe: “Haha, with a good actress like Miss Jiang on board, the hearts of us investors are at ease!”

Regardless of their attitudes, Jiang Baihe only maintained a formal smile. Her goal tonight was to eat well and watch Little President Yan be a dominant “girlboss”; everything else had nothing to do with her.

Seeing the introductions were complete, Jin Wen nodded with satisfaction and signaled the waiters to serve the food. They ate casually, but Chen Sheng’s heart was pounding.

Although Yan Shu was a junior and much younger than them, her strength was not to be underestimated. In the business world, there were only winners and losers. Even if they had been in the game longer, losing was losing. Her talent for management and financial intuition was peerless. After graduating at 22, she took over the entire Sihai Group. Back then, a group of “old foxes” saw how young the new manager was and tried to profit from the transition period. Under those predatory circumstances, Yan Shu turned the tables, used ruthless methods to stabilize the group, and tore a large chunk of flesh from those surrounding wolves. She made her name in a single battle.

Four years later, Sihai Group was developing steadily and had reached new peaks under her command. She was young, majestic, and commanded a respect that made veterans sigh at her prowess. Chen Sheng couldn’t help but curse Shen Yun in his head—of all people to provoke, she had to pick someone covered by this “Little Ancestor.” Even with ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare offend a girl like Yan Shu.

Once all the dishes were served, Yan Shu scooped a bowl of soup for Jiang Baihe, then looked up at Chen Sheng and said flatly, “I heard that Shen Yun is someone you protect?”

It’s here! What was meant to come finally came!

Chen Sheng thought bitterly, while keeping a friendly smile. “President Yan, what are you saying? She is merely an artist in the company. I heard there were some misunderstandings between her and Miss Jiang…”

“Oh? Misunderstandings?” Yan Shu gave a nonchalant glance. Her expressionless face exuded a killing intent that made Chen Sheng freeze. He knew Yan Shu was determined to vent Jiang Baihe’s grievances tonight.

“Shen Yun was immature. She wanted to snatch Miss Jiang’s role and today she even… even slandered Miss Jiang!” Chen Sheng gritted his teeth, stood up with his wine glass, and bowed slightly to Jiang Baihe. “Since she is an artist under me, I will apologize to Miss Jiang on her behalf. I hope you are magnanimous enough to forgive her this once.”

He was asking Jiang Baihe to forgive Shen Yun, but in reality, he was using Shen Yun as a shield to ask Yan Shu to spare his Chen Corporation. As for the discarded Shen Yun—mistresses were a dime a dozen; Chen Sheng didn’t care if she lived or died.

Lin Yi’s eyes flickered, realizing the meaning behind the meal. He laughed. “Once the conflict is cleared up, everything is fine. Let’s not let it hinder our relationships!”

Yan Shu looked at Jiang Baihe, seemingly asking for her opinion. Jiang Baihe felt that Chen Sheng’s attitude was acceptable and didn’t want Yan Shu’s business relations to become overly strained on her account, so she gave a slight nod.

“The Eternal Tribulation is a good drama.” Knowing Jiang Baihe’s thoughts, Yan Shu made her decision. She wouldn’t pursue the matter further, but the problem person had to be removed. “It doesn’t need people who have no heart for acting. Don’t you agree?”

“Certainly, certainly.” Knowing the matter had been dropped, the other two didn’t dare cross Yan Shu. Whatever she said, they echoed brainlessly, which made Jiang Baihe want to laugh.

This was her first time seeing Yan Shu interact with business rivals. The men across from her were like mice seeing a cat, not daring to twitch. It wasn’t that the enemy was weak, but that her side was too strong.

Jiang Baihe looked at the Yan Shu beside her, satisfied with every part of her. She quietly pushed a plate of fish, specifically deboned, toward her. She whispered in Yan Shu’s ear, her voice low and tinged with hidden laughter that made one’s heart flutter:

“Thank you, darling~”