After Transmigrating as a Scumbag Alpha, I Was Pampered by a Paranoid Omega - Chapter 8

Bai Manruo tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She suddenly realized that yesterday was her third day at the castle, yet here she was, lying safely in bed, perfectly fine.

Though she didn’t know why the “mysterious death” from the book hadn’t happened, it was a hell of a lot better than the alternative. Plus, the bed-climber hadn’t shown up tonight either. It seemed everything was finally looking up.

Just as she was about to drift off, the sound of a car engine echoed from outside. She bolted out of bed and ran toward the window—the boss was back!

Bai Manruo figured that since she hadn’t seen the boss in three days, she probably didn’t stay here often, but today she had lucked out. She stood by the door with a bright smile, proactively opening it: “I’ve been waiting for you to come back, Boss. I wasn’t going to sleep until you did.”

Ji Yingqing paused while changing her shoes, her gaze sweeping over the girl’s attire. “I see. You even changed into your pajamas already.”

Bai Manruo’s smile didn’t waver, though she thought to herself that the boss was just as good at killing the mood as that “thief.”

Still, the boss looked stunning in her work suit. Even though she was younger than Bai Manruo, she exuded a deep, mature aura that felt beyond her years. However, after hearing Butler Li mention that she was older than the boss, Bai Manruo wasn’t entirely surprised—in some ways, she felt the boss was actually quite childish.

Ji Yingqing, of course, had poked fun at her on purpose; she found it amusing and wanted to tease her. She knew Bai Manruo was trying to suck up to her because of the morning’s incident—being so proactive from the moment she walked in, opening doors and taking her coat. However, seeing the main hall filled with fresh flowers, Ji Yingqing was genuinely surprised and touched.

Bai Manruo handed her the prepared cold drink, looking at her expectantly. “Boss, I made this myself for you.”

Ji Yingqing gripped the pale blue glass. The cold liquid caused condensation to bead on the outside, and she idly rubbed the mist with her pale thumb. Under Bai Manruo’s intense gaze, she took a sip.

“How is it, Boss?” Bai Manruo asked nervously.

Ji Yingqing swirled the glass, the ice clinking crisply against the porcelain-like glass. She spoke slowly, “Mm, not bad.” After a brief pause, she added, “You don’t need to call me ‘Boss’ from now on.”

Bai Manruo nodded obediently. “Alright, Miss Ji.”

Ji Yingqing’s brow furrowed slightly at the formal “Miss Ji,” but she said nothing, tacitly accepting the title.

Seeing that it was late and the boss was in a good mood, Bai Manruo decided to get down to business. While adding more ice, she asked, “Boss… I mean, Miss Ji, can I ask Butler Li for two days off?”

She realized she’d slipped up and used “Boss” again, and waited tensely for a reply.

Ji Yingqing, assuming she needed rest due to her heat cycle from the day before, looked up at her. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Fearing the boss would think she was lazy, Bai Manruo waved her hands in explanation. “No, no! The work here is very easy. It’s actually for some personal business.” She followed up hopefully, “Is it okay?”

Ji Yingqing finished the last drop of her drink, her pink lips stained with a moist glint. A soft “Mm” hummed from her throat.

Though the sound was faint, Bai Manruo heard it loud and clear. She was so excited she nearly lunged forward to give Ji Yingqing a giant bear hug. Seeing the uncontrollable joy on the girl’s face, Ji Yingqing pursed her lips, her light grey eyes lingering on her for a few seconds.

As night deepened, Ji Yingqing set down her glass to head upstairs. Bai Manruo called out sweetly, “Goodnight, sweet dreams~”

She watched until Ji Yingqing entered her bedroom, then whipped out her phone and started typing furiously, desperate to tell the director she was in.

Bai Manruo woke up the next morning with a grin that practically reached her ears.

When she checked her bank account, there was an extra 500,000 yuan. The director had replied instantly last night, saying filming would start in a week and the deposit would be sent once the contract was signed.

She was in bliss—the balance was finally no longer just 222!

The one-week gap gave her time to prepare. Since she’d never done a reality show—let alone a dating one—she decided to “cram” for the role of a romantic interest. She scrolled through search results until she found a small ad:

“High-EQ conversation topics, secret tips to escape being single, say goodbye to awkward dates, humorous reply techniques. A 9.90 yuan ‘Love Guide’ with free shipping. Guaranteed to help you win over your beauty.”

Bai Manruo clicked it in a heartbeat and placed the order. “You’re the one!” She chose express delivery, expecting it in two or three hours.

She went back to browsing when a gossip news alert popped up. Just as she was about to swipe the trashy ad away, she saw her own name. She clicked the link and was redirected to Weibo. She was trending again—and this time, it wasn’t a “black” search.

The official account for National First Love had announced next week’s guests. Netizens were shocked to see Bai Manruo on the list and were tagging her like crazy. Thanks to the previous scandal her agent had started, her “heat” was high, and her looks were undeniably top-tier in the industry.

Because she was an obscure starlet, she hadn’t been in the public eye much, but now everyone was discovering this level of beauty existed and were flocking to follow her. Netizens had even collectively dubbed her the “White Elf,” describing her as ethereal and vibrant.

Opening her DMs and comments, Bai Manruo was nearly tripped up by the sheer volume of “thirsty” messages. Seeing them praise her “god-tier looks,” she suddenly thought of Ji Yingqing’s face. If they saw Ji Yingqing, they’d regret calling Bai Manruo the #1 beauty—they’d probably go even crazier.

Seeing some netizens doubt the authenticity of the announcement, she decided to repost it since she’d already taken the deposit. She shared the post with a simple caption: New guest reporting for duty. Please take care of me.

This solidified the news for the fans, who immediately began “shipping” her with other guests. Bai Manruo scrolled through the top comments: “Stop shipping her. None of the other guests can match her face. Let the White Elf be beautiful on her own.”

Wow, your filters for me are way too thick, she thought. She scrolled up to check the other guests’ photos one by one. Suddenly, her finger stopped.

She frowned and zoomed in on a name next to a photo: Gu Ran.

Why is she here???

She checked her chat logs and realized the director had sent the guest list long ago, but she had been so blinded by the three million yuan that she hadn’t noticed.

The internet was already buzzing with anticipation for her and Gu Ran to be on screen together. The drama potential was massive.

Well, since we’re on the same stage, Bai Manruo thought, it’s the perfect time to pay her back for those blackmailed rumors she leaked.