After Transmigrating as a Scum Alpha, I Became the Sucker on a Dating Show - Chapter 2

In the center of the villa’s main hall, several luxury sofas were arranged. A “wolf-ish” boy sat in a single armchair, while a girl with long, straight black hair sat on a three-seater sofa. They sat opposite each other; the girl appeared somewhat constrained, while the boy remained expressionless. A man carrying two cups of coffee approached them.

“Here we go, the coffee is ready,” the man said with a smile, placing a cup in front of each of them.

The girl with long black hair took the coffee with both hands, smiling sweetly. “Thank you.”

Across from her, the boy with the wolf-like features gave a faint word of thanks.

The coffee man smiled, looking warm and genial. “You’re very welcome. Quick, give it a taste and see how my skills are.”

The girl was about to speak when the villa’s front door was pushed open.

The three of them looked toward the entrance in unison.

Tang Chi’s movements were slightly hurried as she entered, and the door made a loud thud as she shut it behind her. She had felt a strange surge of panic upon seeing Jiang Shiluo outside, but the moment she stepped inside, she donned a cold and distant expression. Her phoenix eyes, which possessed a natural regal quality, were devoid of emotion. Her slightly curly black hair was tied in a high ponytail, radiating a sharp and powerful aura.

Standing beside her was Bai Zhu, who was in a completely different state. She was all smiles, her elegant brows slightly raised, her red hair flowing loosely. She looked like an uninhibited, sophisticated rogue.

Standing together, the two gave off entirely different vibes. However, it was undeniable that both possessed impeccable beauty—looking like deities descending to the mortal realm—giving everyone present a visual shock of pure aesthetic pleasure.

The room fell silent. The other guests stared at them blankly for a long time until Bai Zhu let out a light chuckle. “Hello, everyone. I’m Bai Zhu, and this is my good friend, Tang Chi. We look forward to your guidance in the days to come.”

The “Stunned Trio” snapped out of their daze and hurried to the foyer to welcome them in.

The viewers in the live stream were also howling from the critical hit of these two’s god-tier visuals; the bullet comments instantly flooded the screen.

[AHHHH… why do these two Scum Alphas look so good!!! The world really is unfair.]

[As expected of Top Alpha visuals, I love it!]

[Tang Chi feels very different today… bah, I must be blinded by her beauty.]

[I agree. Before, Tang Chi gave off a ‘street hoodlum’ vibe. Now… cool female CEO?]

[I can get behind Tang Chi’s looks. Sister, please “up” me directly!]

[I still remember during the first day of recording ‘A Day of the CEO,’ when the director asked them to introduce themselves, they both said the same thing—’I’m so famous and you’ve never heard of me? Tsk, it’s the 5G era, isn’t your house connected to the internet?’ How are they so normal this time lol.]

[They were like two idiots back then hahaha…]

The two sat down next to each other on a two-seater sofa. The coffee man asked if they wanted coffee.

Tang Chi stated her preference, then suddenly remembered that Jiang Shiluo would arrive shortly. To save the coffee man the trouble, she added casually, “One more person is coming in a moment. Help her make a Caramel Macchiato.”

In the original novel, Jiang Shiluo loved coffee, and her favorite was a Caramel Macchiato.

The coffee man paused. He obviously knew who the next arrival was. He gave Tang Chi a look of indiscernible meaning before agreeing.

[I have a question: How does the ‘useless scum’ Tang Chi know that my Shishi likes Caramel Macchiatos? Please, President Tang, stay away from my Shishi www.]

[The familiar scent of a ‘crematorium’ (drama/conflict) is already emerging. Tang Chi’s words have drawn everyone’s attention.]

[Why do I feel like the wolf-ish boy’s gaze toward Tang Chi is a bit scary…]

Bai Zhu leaned toward Tang Chi and whispered, “How did you know Movie Queen Jiang likes Caramel Macchiatos?”

Tang Chi’s body stiffened for a second. She had blurted out Jiang Shiluo’s preference so easily… Heaven knows she really just thought it would be a hassle for the man to remake it later.

Thinking about it now, she had overstepped. This coffee man was the “peerless good Alpha” she had personally scouted for Jiang Shiluo. It would have been much better to let him ask Jiang Shiluo himself… it would have increased their interaction.

She was about to make an excuse—”Omegas probably all like sweet things, right?”—when she was interrupted by the doorbell.

At the sound, the girl with long black hair and the wolf-ish boy’s eyes lit up. They immediately stood up and walked to the foyer to greet the newcomer. The coffee man also quickly put down his work and headed toward the entrance.

Tang Chi hesitated for a moment, then stood up, but did not walk over.

Jiang Shiluo walked into the villa with a faint smile, her dimples showing slightly. Her chestnut-colored wavy hair fell over her shoulders, and she wore a black bucket hat that made her exquisite face appear almost translucent. She wore a simple yet highly designed white over-the-knee dress, making her look cool and distant yet gentle and approachable.

Seeing the group, she nodded slightly in greeting and said softly, “Hello, everyone. I am Jiang Shiluo.”

[AHHHH… Wife is finally here.]

[Wife’s peerless beauty is a critical hit. I’ve fallen and can’t breathe. Shishi baby, I need mouth-to-mouth.]

Tang Chi looked at Jiang Shiluo and inexplicably recalled a sentence her best friend said when recommending the original book: “Tang Tang, I think this heroine is a total ‘fragile beauty.’ Those people actually treated such a girl—who makes you want to protect her so much—like that. My heart aches for her, boohoo.”

A fragile beauty that triggers a protective instinct!

Tang Chi felt her friend was absolutely right.

The “pity-invoking” aura around Jiang Shiluo truly stirred everyone’s desire to protect her.

The reason she had personally joined the show to help her pick an Alpha was, subconsciously, to protect her. She wanted to choose the best one—an Alpha who would love Jiang Shiluo with all their heart—so that Jiang Shiluo could be very happy.

But…

Why did that hat look so familiar?

!!!

Wasn’t that the hat she used to hide Jiang Shiluo’s face the day she was beaten?

Why was she wearing it to the show?

Jiang Shiluo was escorted to the center of the three-seater sofa. She took off the hat, placed it on her knees, and met Tang Chi’s eyes. The corners of her lips curved slightly, her dimples appearing.

To the viewers, this smile was like a direct hit to the heart.

But to Tang Chi, why did she feel the heroine’s smile held a deeper meaning?

She suddenly wondered if her decision to personally go on the front lines to choose an Alpha for Jiang Shiluo had been too rash.

Whatever, I’m already here.

Just as Tang Chi finished her mental preparation, Bai Zhu leaned over and whispered, “These two are interesting.”

She was referring to the girl with long black hair and the wolf-ish boy.

Originally, the two had sat far away from others as if afraid of being associated with anyone. But as soon as Jiang Shiluo arrived, they sat on either side of her. The wolf-ish boy was okay, but the girl with long black hair looked like she wanted to glue herself to Jiang Shiluo.

Once everyone was settled, only one single seat remained for the coffee man. Tang Chi’s brows knitted slightly; she sensed trouble. How could the “peerless good Alpha” she hand-picked for Jiang Shiluo be left out?

Thinking this, Tang Chi glanced at the coffee man. He was currently carrying a tray toward the sofas with four cups of coffee. He placed the coffees in front of Tang Chi and Bai Zhu one by one, then personally presented the Caramel Macchiato to Jiang Shiluo.

Anyone with eyes could see the delicate heart-shaped latte art floating on top of that cup—it was clearly made with special intent.

Tang Chi was very satisfied with the coffee man’s performance. He didn’t intentionally brush against Jiang Shiluo’s hand when handing over the coffee; he was proactive without being “greasy.”

Jiang Shiluo politely took the coffee and said, “Thank you, but I don’t feel like drinking coffee right now.”

With that, she placed the coffee on the table.

The wolf-ish boy glanced at the coffee on the table, a flash of disdain crossing his eyes. He quickly grabbed the pitcher and poured a glass of water for Jiang Shiluo. “Sister Shiluo, you must be thirsty after coming here? Have some water.”

Jiang Shiluo did indeed want water. She looked at the boy, took the water, and thanked him with a smile.

“You’re welcome.” Seeing Jiang Shiluo drink the water, Song Junming shot a glance at the coffee man, a hint of triumph in his eyes. He introduced himself to Jiang Shiluo: “Sister Shiluo, my name is Song Junming. I’m an Alpha, currently a PhD student with a double degree in Finance and Biology. Also, I am your fan. I’ve always liked you.”

Jiang Shiluo: “I actually have a fan with such high academic credentials? Thank you for your support.”

Although Song Junming remained calm, it was evident he was a bit nervous; his earlobes were tinged with red.

Tang Chi looked at him, feeling the name was somewhat familiar, but she couldn’t place it for the moment.

The coffee man didn’t care about the provocation at all. Instead, he praised Song Junming: “A double-degree PhD? Little brother is truly impressive.”

The way he said “little brother” was quite meaningful. This atmosphere of subtle bickering made the viewers shout with excitement.

Following that, the coffee man looked at everyone with a composed and genial attitude. He introduced himself: “Hello everyone, my name is Ye Yifeng. I’m an Alpha and a professional barista. If anyone wants coffee in the future, you can let me know. I came to this dating show to relax and hopefully find a partner.”

As he reached the end, his gentle gaze landed directly on Jiang Shiluo, and his smile was like a spring breeze. “I am also a fan of Movie Queen Jiang. I have watched all of your movies.”

Jiang Shiluo: “Thank you.”

Tang Chi nodded unconsciously, very satisfied with Ye Yifeng’s magnanimity and humility.

Ye Yifeng claimed to be a barista, but in reality, he was the owner of a chain with hundreds of coffee shops nationwide.

Tang Chi took another sip of coffee: Tsk, as expected of the person I chose.

Her act of nodding in approval was seen by the live stream viewers as the “ABO-neutral” President Tang starting to scout for prey. For a while, the bullet comments were all teasing Tang Chi.

Jiang Shiluo also saw Tang Chi’s nodding approval, and her fox-like eyes narrowed imperceptibly.

Because she was a girl and an Omega, the girl with long black hair enthusiastically grabbed Jiang Shiluo’s arm and said sweetly, “Sister Shiluo, my name is Chen Chuchu. I’m a manga artist. I’m also your fan—I love you so much! You’re so beautiful and your acting is amazing.”

“I’m sorry, I’m not used to being this intimate with others.” Jiang Shiluo pulled her hand away, her face still wearing a proper, professional smile. “Thank you for your support.”

“I’m sorry, Sister Shishi. I just… I was too happy to see you.” Chen Chuchu looked aggrieved, her voice carrying a hint of a sob.

Jiang Shiluo’s attitude remained gentle. “It’s okay.”

[LOL, is this a Jiang Shiluo fan meeting?]

[What is Jiang Shiluo pretending for? It’s just holding an arm?]

[The person above, are you sick? What did Shishi do? Isn’t Chen Chuchu the one pretending? What’s there to be aggrieved about?]

[Isn’t Shishi gentle enough like this? If I didn’t like it, I’d have shoved her away directly.]

[Isn’t Jiang Shiluo just putting on an act? Just now she also directly gave someone else the coffee that was painstakingly made for her. Did she consider others’ feelings?]

[Heh, is it not okay to say you don’t like something? When I feed you sh*t, I hope you’ll consider my feelings and eat it.]

Originally, the bullet comments were peaceful, with visual-stans and shippers coexisting. But after one comment slandering Jiang Shiluo appeared, a group followed suit to steer the narrative, as if it were long-planned. Fans naturally wouldn’t watch their idol be blacklisted without doing anything. In an instant, a war between fans and haters was triggered, and the screen was filled with “smoke and fire.”

However, the guests couldn’t see the comments. Although the atmosphere on-site was full of undercurrents, it remained very peaceful on the surface.

Tang Chi took a sip of coffee. Seeing that every single person was a Jiang Shiluo fan, she thought to herself that the heroine truly lived up to her name—this “universal favorite” attribute… Tsk, it looks like Ye Yifeng has a long way to go.

Seeing that everyone else had finished, Bai Zhu smiled. “I guess we don’t need to introduce ourselves, do we? We’re… rather famous.”

Tang Chi: “…”

Chen Chuchu said in surprise, “Are you sisters very famous? I haven’t seen you before.”

The air froze for a second.

Tang Chi felt awkward to the bone, but she looked calm and collected. “Don’t be curious. There’s nothing worth seeing.”

Seeing that Chen Chuchu wanted to say more, Jiang Shiluo spoke up to change the subject, introducing herself: “Hello everyone, I am Jiang Shiluo. I am an actress, and I hope we can get along well.”

As soon as she finished, Song Junming beside her cut in, “All my classmates are fans of yours, Sister Shiluo. They are all very envious that I get to be on the same stage as you.”

Ye Yifeng also hurried to join in, smiling. “Indeed. Many of my staff members asked me to get your autograph for them. Miss Jiang, would you mind giving me an autograph?”

Jiang Shiluo smiled. “Of course.”

Tang Chi glanced at Ye Yifeng and silently praised him. Not only did he manage a “humble brag,” but he also found an excuse to see Jiang Shiluo next time.

After the mutual introductions, the director spoke through a small megaphone. Initially, he had been afraid that Tang Chi and Bai Zhu would negatively affect the show’s ratings and reputation. Now it seemed those worries were entirely unnecessary. He said cheerfully, “The reason we’ve gathered everyone today is so you can get to know each other. Next, everyone will have lunch together. You will be divided into three groups by drawing lots: the Grocery Shopping Group, the Preparation Group, and the Clean-up Group.”

Tang Chi was close to the director, so she went up to draw first. She gave the director a meaningful look, and the director returned an “all arranged” look.

The director’s name was Lu, and he was a contracted director under Bai Zhu’s company.

Long before the guest list was announced, Tang Chi had met with Director Lu privately. She had given him the profile of the high-quality Alpha she chose and instructed him that this Alpha must be paired with Jiang Shiluo.

Seeing the director indicate that there was no problem, Tang Chi calmly drew her lot and walked back.

The others also stepped forward to draw.

The director asked everyone to unfold their slips and face the camera. The guests were also looking at each other, wanting to know what the others had drawn.

Only Tang Chi confidently looked at Bai Zhu’s slip. She had brought Bai Zhu along specifically to adhere to the tradition of needing a CP partner on a dating show. She didn’t want to pair with anyone else, so she could only use Bai Zhu as a placeholder.

But she discovered that Bai Zhu’s task was different from hers?

She looked up and saw Jiang Shiluo’s slip diagonally across from her. It clearly said the words “Grocery Shopping.”

Jiang Shiluo looked at her, the smile on her lips widening. “Miss Tang, it seems we are quite fated.”

Tang Chi: I’d rather not have this fate.