A Max-Level Film Queen Takes on the Scumbag Alpha Script [Transmigration] - Chapter 32

The cardboard box Tang Yuan found was thick and sturdy, just the right size to hold a large white cat.

Jiang Baihe squatted down, communicating with the cat in a jumble of “cat language.” She then reached out, preparing to transfer the mother cat and her kittens into the box. Throughout their brief interaction, the white cat had developed a certain level of trust in Jiang Baihe; even as its location was being moved, it did not unsheathe its claws against her.

Out of concern for the cat’s safety, Jiang Baihe skipped dinner and decided to take it to a nearby small clinic first. It wouldn’t hurt her to go hungry for a while, but if the kittens stayed outside much longer, they likely wouldn’t survive to see tomorrow’s sun.

This mountain was a well-known tourist attraction in City J. Since many people travel with their pets, the surrounding clinics weren’t just for humans; they usually had a resident veterinarian on duty.

Because Tang Yuan wasn’t particularly fond of cats, she headed back first after bringing the box. Accompanying Jiang Baihe was her assistant, Xiao Xu. Xiao Xu’s family had raised several domestic cats before, so she was no stranger to caring for them. The moment she reached Jiang Baihe’s side, she naturally took over the task of carrying the box.

The two stepped through the muddy puddles left by the rain, walking slowly toward the clinic. As Jiang Baihe held the umbrella for Xiao Xu, she thought about the matter Yan Shu had intentionally hidden during their call. Using her free hand, she took out her phone and sent Ai Ya a “cat peeking” emoji.

Ai Ya, a frequent “5G surfer,” replied almost instantly: Mmm… my mouth has been stuffed shut with a triple salary. [Fingers tapping.jpg]

Jiang Baihe: “…”

Seeing this reply, Jiang Baihe’s mouth twitched. She thought to herself that Yan Shu was really playing for high stakes this time. However, she wasn’t particularly curious about the test results themselves; what she most wanted to know was the current state of Yan Shu’s illness.

Since that question wasn’t covered by the “hush money,” Ai Ya was quite generous in revealing the situation: the condition hadn’t worsened, and there was even a possibility of improvement. Of course, the premise was that there would need to be a lot of cooperation in the future.

Ai Ya consciously swallowed the second half of that sentence and internally rolled her eyes. These two could play their little “secret games” for all she cared, but they just had to drag her in as the middleman. Being a private doctor truly wasn’t easy; she needed a high salary just to soothe her “shattered” little heart.

Jiang Baihe had no way of knowing Ai Ya’s inner thoughts, but seeing the reply and knowing Yan Shu’s condition was stable allowed her to breathe a massive sigh of relief. The memory of that burst balloon at the institute had left an indelible mark on her, and Yan Shu’s years of pain caused her immense heartache and anxiety. If she could help, that would be for the best.

After a brief chat, the clinic came into view, and Jiang Baihe said goodbye to Ai Ya. She and Xiao Xu walked in with the box of cats and handed them over to the professional vet. After paying for the treatment and a few days of boarding, they headed back to the villa.

Most of the people in the dining hall had already dispersed; only Tang Yuan and Jiang Yuanyuan were still sitting there. Seeing them return, Tang Yuan waved. “Over here.”

Jiang Yuanyuan brought over warm dishes from a heating pot. “We specifically saved some food for you. Hurry and eat.”

Jiang Baihe politely thanked Jiang Yuanyuan and then began to eat ravenously alongside Xiao Xu.

“How’s the cat?” Although she wasn’t a cat person, Tang Yuan felt she had a part in the rescue mission. She propped her chin on her hands and blinked at Jiang Baihe.

“It’s okay,” Jiang Baihe mumbled while biting her chopsticks. “It’s staying there for some basic treatment. If I really decide to keep it, I’ll need to take it to a proper hospital for a full check-up later.”

Most feral cats carry bacteria. For Yan Shu’s sake at home, she had to give the cat a thorough exam and vaccinations before she’d dare bring it into the house.

The group chatted for a while in the dining room, and once Jiang Baihe and Xiao Xu finished their meal, everyone dispersed to their rooms.

Back in her room, Jiang Baihe took a quick shower. She then poured a cup of hot tea and walked out to the balcony to watch the rain. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Tang Yuan already standing on the neighboring balcony, so she greeted her.

Tang Yuan looked at her and, as if remembering something, nudged her chin toward Jiang Baihe. She then shook her phone, signaling Jiang Baihe to check her messages. Jiang Baihe raised an eyebrow and found several messages from Tang Yuan.

Tang Yuan: I saw Jiang Yuanyuan waiting for you at dinner with a weird look on her face.

Tang Yuan: Senior Sister, I think she might have “those” feelings for you. [Eyebrows wiggling.jpg]

Seeing the gossip-hungry tone, Jiang Baihe shrugged innocently and replied: “The flower already has a master; extramarital affairs are a ‘no-go’~”

After being in the same crew for half a month, Jiang Baihe wasn’t blind to Jiang Yuanyuan’s friendliness. However, she had always treated her as a junior and intentionally kept her distance to signal her stance. Unfortunately, matters of the heart are rarely simple. Since Jiang Yuanyuan hadn’t made any overt moves, Jiang Baihe couldn’t be too blunt. This tangled situation was a headache for her—especially given the scumbag Alpha’s past history with Omegas. She was extremely averse to such “AO” entanglements now.

Jiang Baihe had even considered cutting the Gordian knot by inviting Yan Shu to the set to show her off, making it clear to everyone that she was a married woman and not to be trifled with. Of course, that was just a passing thought. If she actually bothered Yan Shu over such trivial matters, she would feel guilty.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. Jiang Yuanyuan’s scenes in the mountains were finished; the rest of her parts required her to return to the City A filming base.

That evening, to reward the crew for their hard work, the production ended filming early to hold a barbecue party. By mid-December, the weather had gradually turned cold. Both City A and City J were in the south, so winter arrived late and wasn’t excessively harsh, but with the arrival of the first cold front, the chilly winds were unmistakable.

Jiang Baihe changed into a long-sleeved shirt. By the time she reached the venue, it was already crowded. She sat in the spot Xiao Xu had saved for her and immediately began eating a freshly grilled chicken leg. Seeing Tang Yuan beside her also gnawing on a leg, Jiang Baihe asked in surprise, “Weren’t you on a diet?”

Tang Yuan bit off a large chunk of meat and replied irrelevantly, “I think Director Song is doing this on purpose! He knows I’m dieting, so he specifically organized this barbecue to tempt me!”

Jiang Baihe covered her mouth and laughed softly. Tang Yuan struck a heroic pose. “I’ll finish this leg tonight and go back to the diet tomorrow!” Jiang Baihe gave her a thumbs up and then took two grilled sausages, sharing one with her.

The glowing barbecue grills nearby brought a touch of warmth to the chilly night. As Jiang Baihe was enjoying her food, someone suddenly sat down in the empty space beside her.

“Baihe, the charcoal over here seems to be running low,” Jiang Yuanyuan said gently. “The owner is busy; why don’t we go grab some together?”

Receiving such an invitation, Jiang Baihe didn’t really want to move, but Tang Yuan was secretly winking at her. Jiang Baihe gave the gossip-loving Tang Yuan a hidden pinch, and only after seeing her wince and plead for mercy did she stand up.

“Alright, let’s go.”

The two walked slowly toward the villa kitchen. The barbecue area was at the filming clearing, some distance from the kitchen. Since most of the crew was gathered there and even the staff had gone to help, the villa was quite quiet.

They each took a box of specialized charcoal and prepared to head back. Jiang Baihe’s left eyelid had been twitching. She pressed it with her hand and murmured to herself: Left eye twitching means good fortune, right eye means lack of sleep.

This selective belief in superstition relaxed her mind. Then, she saw Jiang Yuanyuan suddenly stop and turn to face her, a hint of bashfulness crossing her face.

“Baihe, I’m leaving tomorrow. There are some things I’ve always wanted to tell you…”

Jiang Baihe had a sudden premonition. Realizing what was about to happen, she instinctively took a step back. Remembering the mess at the previous banquet and wanting to avoid a repeat, she cut Jiang Yuanyuan off before she could even start:

“You’re a good person—but I’m married! Sorry!”

Jiang Yuanyuan, whose lines were stolen: ???

With her confession stuck in her throat and having been tragically given a “good person card,” a look of disappointment crossed Jiang Yuanyuan’s face. The two stood in silence, the air thick with tension. Jiang Baihe was thinking about leaving to give Jiang Yuanyuan some space when she heard footsteps behind her.

There are still people around? Jiang Baihe wondered if the person behind them had heard the conversation.

Before she could turn around, she heard a voice speak indifferently: “I’m sorry, am I interrupting you two?”

Jiang Baihe, who had been feeling awkward, suddenly had her eyes light up at the sound of that voice. Her eyes sparkled as she turned and saw the familiar figure under the bright lights—it was Yan Shu, who was supposed to be working in City A but had somehow appeared here!

So a twitching left eyelid really does mean good things happen!

Filled with a surge of joy, the reason for Yan Shu’s appearance flashed through her mind. Maybe, just maybe… Yan Shu missed her as much as she missed Yan Shu?

The delight caused a faint smile to play on Jiang Baihe’s lips. She strode toward Yan Shu. Ignoring the surprised look on Yan Shu’s face, she directly reached out and took Yan Shu’s hand, interlacing their fingers.

It was an extremely intimate gesture, but Yan Shu instinctively didn’t struggle, letting herself be led. She looked up slightly to see Jiang Baihe smiling, her tone carrying a hint of pride mixed with a touch of Alpha possessiveness as she spoke to the person in front of them:

“Let me introduce you. This is my spouse, Yan Shu.”