After Transmigrating as a Scumbag Alpha, My Omega Underwent a Second Differentiation - Chapter 13

Her fingers, along with half of her body, were so numb it was ridiculous. Clearly, the other woman’s movements had already stopped for quite a while, yet Sheng Yinglan still felt as though the sticky sensation of that scarlet, slippery tongue wrapping around her fingers had not faded at all.

Yun Rong had forced her to keep her eyes open and watch how she used her lips and tongue to clean away the faint bit of pheromone Lin Wanjia had left on her fingers.

Although Sheng Yinglan had placed Teacher Yun in her heart a very long time ago, in reality, she had never properly dated even once. How could she possibly withstand Yun Rong doing this?

At once, she was stunned in place by the scene before her, which was practically restricted-rated. Aside from her head heating up and her heart beating at an abnormal speed, she could do nothing else.

She clearly should have looked away, but the moment she met Yun Rong’s enchanting gaze, it was as though her soul had been hooked away.

It was not until her burning fingers touched something cold that she was startled back to her senses.

When she lifted her eyes, she saw that Yun Rong was using a wet wipe she had gotten from who knew where to clean her damp fingers inch by inch.

The dangerous and charming expression on Yun Rong’s face had already disappeared. In its place was a serious look. Her eyes, narrowed from concentration, stared carefully at Sheng Yinglan’s fingers, as though she were cleaning some precious object.

It was as if the absurdity just now had only been Sheng Yinglan’s own imagination.

Yun Rong carefully wiped the lines of her hand with the wet tissue, not even missing the spaces between her fingers. Occasionally, the pads of her fingers would lightly scrape against her skin, bringing a faint itch.

Only after she had finished cleaning everything did Yun Rong gently put down Sheng Yinglan’s hand.

At some point, Yun Rong had already stepped back into a safe social distance.

Seeing that Sheng Yinglan was still looking up at her, she simply opened her mouth and said, “Although you can’t smell other people’s pheromones, that doesn’t mean you won’t be hurt by them. Don’t be so careless next time.”

Her tone was perfectly serious, carrying just the right amount of concern, as if the person who had forced Sheng Yinglan into a corner just now had not been her at all.

Although Sheng Yinglan did not really know what methods existed in the ABO world to remove someone else’s scent from one’s body, it was obvious that Yun Rong had undoubtedly chosen an excessively intimate method.

Yet after the fact, Yun Rong returned to that calm and self-controlled appearance, making Sheng Yinglan feel as if she had merely been overthinking things.

“You…”

She had just opened her mouth to ask when a ringing phone interrupted her.

After seeing the caller ID, Sheng Yinglan belatedly remembered that she had come here for serious business. After Yun Rong had stirred things up, she had almost forgotten.

“Are you here? You weren’t teasing me this morning, were you?”

Xiao Yuanxi’s somewhat impatient voice came from the other end of the phone, carrying an exasperated question.

Although the two of them were not standing especially close, Xiao Yuanxi’s crisp voice was still caught by Yun Rong. She also keenly caught the keyword “this morning.” A trace of displeasure flashed through her eyes, but nothing showed on her face.

Sheng Yinglan realized there were still a few minutes before the agreed time. It would not be considered late if she hurried over now, so she quickly replied, “I’m already downstairs. Two minutes.”

After saying that, she hung up the phone and was just thinking about how to explain to Yun Rong that she needed to leave for the time being.

Unexpectedly, Yun Rong spoke first.

“Go take care of your business first. I also have something to do. Call me when you’re finished. I’ll take you back.”

Yun Rong very considerately did not ask where Sheng Yinglan was going. After speaking, she even reached out to straighten Sheng Yinglan’s slightly crooked collar. Only after seeing her nod did she turn and leave.

Sheng Yinglan stared blankly at Yun Rong’s departing back. Her hands unconsciously rubbed the spot on her neck that the other woman had touched just now, as if Yun Rong’s finger warmth still lingered there.

A moment later, she finally sorted out her thoughts and hurried upstairs to find the audition studio.

Xiao Yuanxi was already waiting at the door. When she saw Sheng Yinglan appear from afar, she waved and ran over.

“I thought you only said that this morning to tease me and weren’t coming.”

“Sorry. I’m not very familiar with this place, so I was delayed a little. But I’ve already prepared the audition content. We can start directly.”

Since she had indeed forgotten the time for a moment, Sheng Yinglan first apologized properly, then followed Xiao Yuanxi into the room.

It was called a room, but in truth, there was not even a door with a lock. It was more like an open space. Inside, it was crowded and noisy, with many people squeezed together. An area had been cleared in the middle, with a white backdrop hanging behind it and several cameras placed directly in front.

Several people were gathered around the cameras, seemingly watching the footage that had just been filmed.

Xiao Yuanxi waved her hand.

“It’s fine. Besides, you’re not really late.”

As she spoke, she led Sheng Yinglan toward the cameras and introduced the situation.

“Let me introduce someone to you. He’s the chief director in charge of my MV this time. He’s really impressive. The MVs he directed have won many international awards. But he’s extremely picky. He’s in charge of this audition. Even if I think someone is suitable, it’s useless if they don’t pass his eye.”

As Sheng Yinglan followed Xiao Yuanxi inside, she carefully remembered the other woman’s words.

In her own world, she had also worked with many major directors, so she did not feel much psychological pressure. She also understood that the more capable someone was, the more likely they were to have some unusual quirks.

Behind the camera directly in front of the backdrop stood five or six people, surrounding the camera completely.

At the center stood a middle-aged man with a buzz cut. He wore a black jacket and casual pants.

Xiao Yuanxi patted the man’s shoulder from behind and squeezed over, glancing at the monitor beside the camera.

“Director Wang, how was the one who auditioned just now?”

She did not immediately get straight to the point. Instead, she first exchanged a casual greeting and asked about the result of the actor’s audition just now.

Hearing her voice, the man turned his head and gave an evaluation.

“Average acting, average appearance, and absolutely no compatibility.”

His appearance was rather stern. When he said these words, his brows remained furrowed, forming a small crease on his dark forehead.

Compared to his stingy evaluation, his voice was very calm, as if he were not criticizing anyone, but merely stating a fact so objective it could not be any more objective.

The people around him seemed very familiar with his temper. Although they felt he was a little too serious, no one dared say so to his face.

Only then did Xiao Yuanxi push Sheng Yinglan, who had been standing behind her the whole time, into view.

“Perfect, then. I have someone here with pretty good compatibility. Let me introduce her to you. This is Sheng Yinglan.”

Actually, Xiao Yuanxi had already mentioned that morning that there would be one more person auditioning. However, the agreed time had arrived just now and that person had still not appeared. Naturally, the staff were somewhat impatient.

After all, they had been busy for an entire day, and the director had not been satisfied with a single person. It was basically equivalent to having worked for nothing. On top of that, they had now encountered someone who seemed to be putting on airs. Naturally, not many people felt like giving Sheng Yinglan a pleasant expression.

But when everyone saw the person Xiao Yuanxi pushed forward from behind her, they could not help being stunned.

Even Director Wang was no exception.

Sheng Yinglan had already discovered last night when she returned to the original owner’s home and took a shower that the original owner’s appearance could be considered top-tier.

Although it was very similar to her original appearance, it was even more delicate.

When she did not smile, she carried restraint within her coldness. When she smiled, there was enchantment within her brilliance.

This face was simply even more suited to the camera than Sheng Yinglan’s original face.

As an actress, she was already very used to being examined by others. So she only nodded slightly in greeting and did not have any particular reaction.

“Director Wang, hello. I’m Sheng Yinglan.”

Recently, Director Wang had been suffering a headache over casting this MV. He had already auditioned many people, but never found a suitable candidate.

Earlier, when he heard Xiao Yuanxi say she had found someone whose temperament was very compatible, he had not quite believed it.

Now, seeing Sheng Yinglan, he felt Xiao Yuanxi had not exaggerated.

When Sheng Yinglan was not speaking, her cold and distant temperament was very compatible with the character in the MV.

It was just that as he looked at her face, he felt she was somewhat familiar, but for a moment, he could not remember where he had seen her.

“Oh… hello, hello. This compatibility really is quite close.”

Director Wang greeted her perfunctorily twice. He was more interested in Sheng Yinglan’s face and aura than in Sheng Yinglan herself.

After examining her for quite a while, he waved to the side.

“Xiao Li, bring the audition segment over. Let Little Sheng take a look.”

After finally encountering someone whose looks qualified, he could not help making an exception, wanting her to prepare more fully and perform well.

“No need, Director. I’ve already read the audition segment and requirements. We can start directly.”

Sheng Yinglan did not want to waste time.

Yun Rong had just said that she should call her when she finished. She did not want to make the other woman wait too long.

Moreover, she had already finished preparing at home that morning. There was truly no need to waste time.

After all, Director Wang had been in this industry for quite some time. Even famous actors who had long since made a name for themselves would usually give him at least some respect.

He had not expected to be refused like this for the first time.

But upon looking carefully, Sheng Yinglan did not seem like someone putting on airs. There was not the slightest arrogance in her eyes, as if she had merely stated a fact.

So he did not insist further and instead had the people beside him prepare.

“Three, two, one, action…”

Sheng Yinglan was already standing in front of the white backdrop. Following the director’s order, she entered her performance state.

The audition requirements introduced that the entire MV concept was a court story with some traditional Chinese elements.

The character Sheng Yinglan was playing was a female general who held military power. On the battlefield, she fought fiercely with a heart devoted to the country and its people. Yet in the end, she was suspected and framed by the court officials and the emperor. Finally, disheartened, she left the imperial court.

The audition segment chosen was the final scene in which the female general drew her sword, severed her cloak, and left the grand hall.

When Sheng Yinglan raised her head again, one second, her eyes still held a sincere, earnest desire to serve the country. The next second, after learning the truth, they had already turned completely desolate, mixed with confusion.

Yet when she reached out to sever the cloak, her movement was so decisive, without the slightest attachment.

She simply turned and left.

A single tear seeped from the corner of her eye and fell onto the cloak that seemed to be stained red with blood.

There was not a single line throughout the entire performance, not even any props. Yet Sheng Yinglan’s performance was so precise that the modern clothes she wore and her gestures toward empty air did not pull anyone out of the scene at all.

Especially that perfectly timed tear.

The surroundings were extremely quiet.

Director Wang forgot to call cut.

Even after Sheng Yinglan had already withdrawn all her emotions and separated herself from the identity of the female general, Director Wang still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

“It’s you. No one is more suitable than you.”