After Transmigrating As A Scummy Attention-Seeker Alpha, I Became a Global Sensation in the Entertainment Industry (GL) - Chapter 6

The younger sister had fair skin and deep brown eyes with a hint of amber.

With a sister this beautiful entering the entertainment industry, Chen Chi, as her elder sister, felt she had to vet everything carefully.

The livestream lasted for three hours, not ending until the early hours of the morning.

She wanted to call Xu Mingqing, but thinking it was so late, the other woman must be asleep. Instead, she sent a message.

【Xu Mingqing, are you free tomorrow? I want to ask you for a favor.】

She didn’t know if Xu Mingqing would see it, or if she would even want to meet. After all, she and the original host had reached the brink of divorce.

Ten seconds later, Chen Chi’s phone vibrated.

【I am. What is it?】

Chen Chi’s pupils shook—she was pleasantly surprised. She scrambled to grab the phone she’d tossed on the sofa, her hands trembling as she typed away.

【I want to treat you to a meal, at the same restaurant where you treated me last time.】

Xu Mingqing had already guessed why Chen Chi was looking for her; she had been waiting.

However, she had to pretend she didn’t know. If a great Film Queen acted too available, the other person might think she was constantly monitoring her, making that “Chen” person too full of herself.

Lying in bed, she pursed her lips and sent a message with a light smile: 【What’s so important that it needs to be said in person? I’m very busy.】

Zzz—

Chen Chi received the message. The three words “I’m very busy” filled her heart with guilt and insecurity. Her typing speed slowed down as she edited and re-edited a humble reply.

【I’m sorry. I want to ask you to help my sister. She wants to enter the entertainment industry, and I know it’s a messy place, so I wanted to ask you to look out for her.】

Xu Mingqing clicked her tongue. This Chen Chi really was different. Covering the lower half of her face with her left hand, she let out an elegant yawn while her right hand quickly typed back.

【I can only give you half an hour tomorrow. Prepare what you want to say tonight before you speak to me.】

Chen Chi: “???”

“Damn, why is she so arrogant!”

Even though she knew she was the one asking for a favor, she was still annoyed!

【Fine, I understand.】

Chen Chi finished the message and tossed the phone onto the coffee table. She comforted herself—at least she was willing to meet. Considering the idiocy the original host had pulled, it was lucky Xu Mingqing hadn’t torn up the contract on the spot.

She stared at the white ceiling, tapping her finger on her thigh, thinking about what to say to Xu Mingqing tomorrow.

Suddenly, her sister walked out of the bedroom.

“Sis, why aren’t you asleep yet?”

Chen Chi glanced at her sister, who was rubbing her sleepy eyes as she walked into the living room. Her hair was messy, with a few strands sticking up like a tiny, ruffled lion.

She saw her sister struggling to keep her eyes open, tilting her head and pouting. It was clear she was exhausted, yet she had forced herself out to check on her.

“Go back to sleep, Tang-tang. I’ll go to bed after I finish thinking about some things.”

Chen Tang said in a muffled voice, “Then I’ll stay and think with you.” She sat down.

Chen Chi felt the sofa dip and glanced over, feeling both helpless and amused. Fine, let her be.

She shifted her gaze back to the ceiling. Ten minutes passed, and she didn’t notice that her sister’s head was nodding like a little chick pecking at rice. When she looked back, she saw that despite her determination to stay awake, her sister had lost the battle. She’s too cute, Chen Chi thought.

“Tang-tang, let’s go. Let’s go to bed!” she whispered.

There was no reaction. Chen Tang had fallen asleep with her head slumped forward. Chen Chi laughed softly, her eyes full of doting affection. She scooped her sister up in a bridal carry. She heard a faint mumble—the girl was talking in her sleep, calling for her.

“Sis… Sister…”

“Sister is here.”

Before falling asleep, Chen Chi’s phone buzzed. It was a late-night message from Ruan Yecha.

Ruan Yecha: 【Little Wallet, I’m definitely going to die a horrible death!】

She attached a sticker of a rabbit having a breakdown and a string of “Waaaaah” texts.

Chen Chi was speechless. Who sends messages like this in the middle of the night? Does she really think I’m still that original host’s doormat? She didn’t even care. She had no interest in the women the original host liked. She coldly turned off the phone and went to sleep.

The next morning, Chen Chi woke up early to handle her sister’s business. She contacted the restaurant and booked a table for 12:00 PM.

【Xu Mingqing, I booked lunch for 12:00. This time, bring enough people to protect you. There shouldn’t be many people loitering at noon, but you should still bring bodyguards.】

Chen Chi was considerate, thinking of everything for her.

Xu Mingqing confirmed once again: Chen Chi was not the person she used to be. She didn’t reply—not because she didn’t want to, but because she had just accepted a project for a “Dating Variety Show” and was genuinely busy.

Chen Chi was nervous all morning. She didn’t know if Xu Mingqing had seen the message and worried she might show up alone and unprotected again.

As noon approached, Chen Chi experienced the full force of the “Autumn Tiger” (late summer heat). She arrived at the plaza around 10:00 AM to wait, still haunted by the previous incident.

When Xu Mingqing finally arrived, she saw Chen Chi waiting from a distance. She stepped out of the car in black stiletto heels. A bodyguard in a black suit opened the door, and four female Alpha bodyguards stood on either side of the path—eight in total.

Seeing the security, Chen Chi breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted to step forward, but stopped herself. To avoid unnecessary trouble, they needed to keep their distance; it would be a disaster if paparazzi caught a top Film Queen with an Alpha.

Zzz—

Chen Chi’s phone vibrated. It was a message from Xu Mingqing.

She read it softly: “Follow me, don’t waste time.”

In Chen Chi’s eyes, Xu Mingqing was a capable, mature woman. To her, that message was a reminder sent in the midst of a busy schedule. Even as she walked, Xu Mingqing was tapping away at a tablet.

Inside the restaurant, they occupied the same high-end private room as before. Xu Mingqing sat down with the poise of a queen, her legs crossed. Her black high-waisted suit trousers accentuated the lines of her legs.

She was beautiful, but with a different charm than the “cute” girls typical of Asia. She had deep features and a high nose bridge. At 1.75 meters tall, she looked like an “exotic older sister” to Chen Chi.

“Chen Chi, say what you have to say. Quickly.”

Xu Mingqing’s voice had a magnetic quality to it. Chen Chi snapped out of her daze, shook herself, and sat down. Knowing the Film Queen was “busy,” she was concise.

“I sent you the reason for this lunch yesterday. Since you came, does that mean you agree?”

Xu Mingqing didn’t answer immediately. She crossed her arms, looking like she was debating whether to talk or not. Chen Chi could practically see the words “What’s in it for me?” written on her face.

From the original host’s memory, she knew Xu Mingqing was the CEO of Shiyue Entertainment. As a businesswoman, she wouldn’t make a losing deal. Chen Chi couldn’t understand why Xu Mingqing would even consider this.

She looked into Xu Mingqing’s seductive eyes and saw a hint of a smile. A smile directed at her. Chen Chi realized Xu Mingqing was playing a long game—and she was the “big fish” being hooked.

What use am I to her? Suddenly, she remembered why Xu Mingqing married the scummy Alpha in the first place: their pheromone compatibility was over 90%.

“I am willing to exchange my pheromones. Every month, I will go to the hospital to have my pheromones extracted into inhibitors and give them to you.”

Xu Mingqing let out a light laugh. “Do you think I’d agree to that? Or do you think an Alpha’s pheromones are that precious?”

Chen Chi realized she had misjudged. She was just guessing what Xu Mingqing wanted. “I…” She lowered her head. “I’m sorry…”

Is the deal off?

Xu Mingqing’s bold makeup was striking; every blink felt like a provocation. Chen Chi didn’t dare look for long—facing her felt like being called into the principal’s office.

“Fine, stop hanging your head. My coming here means I’ve agreed. As for the reason… as long as you’re obedient and don’t cause trouble, I’m willing to coexist peacefully with you.”

That simple?

Chen Chi looked up, her puppy-like eyes practically sparkling. At the same time, she was suspicious. Was this a trap?

“That’s it? You’re not setting a trap for me, are you?”

Xu Mingqing reached for a cigarette but found nothing—she had forgotten she was wearing a brand-new outfit today. She replied in her most distant, cold voice.

“Think whatever you want. I agreed to help, didn’t I?”

That’s true, Chen Chi thought. She was too happy about the result to think any further. “Hehe, you’re actually a really good person.”

Xu Mingqing was now certain: this was not the Chen Chi she knew. This Chen Chi was simple, even a bit silly, with eyes as clear as a pond.

Interesting.

“Bring your sister to Shiyue Entertainment tomorrow. I will interview her personally. Whether she gets in depends on her own ability.”

Shiyue was one of the largest agencies in Country G. They saw hundreds of applicants a day and were extremely picky. If there was no suitable candidate, they’d rather lose time than hire a “free-loader.” This was also a way to filter out those not suited for the industry.

By being the interviewer, Xu Mingqing could skip the step of “looking after” the sister later. She was strict—especially since the sister was so pretty. She knew the “unspoken rules” of the industry; if the girl wasn’t savvy, she shouldn’t be in the business.

Chen Chi nodded happily. “Okay!”

Her puppy eyes were too bright. In Xu Mingqing’s view, the person sitting there was clearly a large dog. She could almost see Chen Chi happily panting with her tongue out. She was dazed for a moment—it was the first time she’d seen someone so radiant, like a star.

“Xu Mingqing, you’re so good!”

The cold mask on Xu Mingqing’s face twitched slightly. The person before her was tilting her head, a strand of soft hair resting on her shoulder. Sweet, she thought. This person is very sweet. I want a taste.

With her sister’s business settled, Chen Chi went home with a smile.

【Xu Mingqing, thank you so much for today! Hehe.】

They had lunch and stayed until 2:00 PM, the hottest part of the day, before leaving. Xu Mingqing said leaving then made it harder for fans and paparazzi to spot them. Chen Chi took it to heart. However, she noticed that Xu Mingqing didn’t actually seem as busy as she claimed.

Back on her bed, she shook her head. Whether she’s busy or not is none of my business. She sent a 【Goodnight】 emoji and went to sleep.

On the other side, Xu Mingqing received the message. She smiled and casually sent a 【Goodnight】 emoji back.

The next morning, Chen Chi woke her sister up early. Today was the interview. Since it was her sister’s dream, she would support her—just as her parents had supported her gaming.

“Tang-tang, are you ready?”

Chen Chi paced the living room, nervously crushing two plastic water bottles. It was Chen Tang who should be nervous, yet Chen Chi was a wreck.

“Coming, Sis!” her sister’s sweet voice called from the bedroom.

Chen Tang adjusted her collar in the mirror. She was wearing a cute dark green shirt with a small pocket and cream-colored overalls. She looked like a schoolgirl on an outing, topped with a small red round hat.

When she walked out, Chen Chi was stunned. She knew her sister was cute, but this was on another level.

“Si… Sister… do I look okay?”

Chen Chi blinked and nodded frantically. “Great! You look amazing!” She gave a big thumbs up.

Chen Tang ducked her head shyly, clearly happy. She smiled a closed-lip smile, then suddenly looked up with a sunny, lively expression. She skipped over to hug Chen Chi’s arm, leaning her head against it.

“Let’s go, Sister!”

“Okay!”

After a thirty-minute taxi ride, the two sisters drew looks from everyone. Both had great presence. There was a huge line at Shiyue; some had been there since the middle of the night. When it was finally Chen Tang’s turn at 11:00 AM, the interviewer was switched at the last minute.

Chen Chi knew it was Xu Mingqing.

She watched through the frosted glass of the soundproof room. The two were talking back and forth. From the outside, it looked like they were just chatting about daily life.

Whispers came from behind her: “Wow, Film Queen Xu is personally interviewing. I wish she’d interview me…”

Chen Chi listened in.

“Don’t be so happy. Film Queen Xu is notoriously strict with trainees. I heard a girl with 500k followers came to interview—she was gorgeous, and even she didn’t pass.”

“Really? She turned down someone with built-in traffic?”

Chen Chi’s heart sank. She realized her “help” might have actually made things harder. Is Xu Mingqing really that strict? She swallowed hard, looking at her sister in the glass room with a worried expression. I’m so sorry, Tang-tang…

She waited for two hours. She sat, she stood, she paced. Finally, she crouched against the wall and ordered a 6-inch cake on her phone. She was already planning how to apologize to her sister if she failed.

Ding! 【Transaction successful. Please pick up at 5 PM. Don’t forget, baby~】

She turned off the screen. One minute… ten minutes… half an hour…

An hour later, Chen Tang and Xu Mingqing finally emerged.

“Sis, I passed!”

Chen Chi froze for two seconds before springing up. “Really?” She squeezed her sister’s shoulders, her eyes accidentally meeting Xu Mingqing’s.

Both were startled. Chen Chi immediately looked down, controlling her wandering eyes. Seeing Chen Chi act like a guilty thief, Xu Mingqing’s lips twitched slightly, though her eyes remained cold. She’s like a Husky puppy that hasn’t grown up yet.

Xu Mingqing carried her bag and walked past Chen Chi. The two tacitly pretended not to know each other. Usually, people with their looks would draw attention to each other, but their deliberate avoidance was so extreme it confused Chen Tang.

“Sis, that was the big star Xu Mingqing. She’s super famous—don’t you recognize her?”

Chen Tang pointed, but Chen Chi refused to look. “What Film Queen? Someone passed by? Haha, you know I’m nearsighted, Tang-tang. Haha.”

Chen Tang thought her sister was being weird but didn’t push it. “That’s a shame, Sis.”

Back at home, Chen Chi had the cake and two cans of beer. The apology cake had become a celebration cake—and a birthday cake.

That night, Chen Chi started her stream to share the news. The viewers went wild.

[Commenter]: 【YES! Congrats to the sister for passing!】

Within two minutes, someone sent gifts worth 1,000 yuan.

“Sister, are we your ‘old fans’ now?”

Chen Tang was shy and didn’t know how to answer. Chen Chi cut in: “Keep dreaming. This is my stream; you’re my old fans!”

She whispered something into her sister’s ear and stepped away. With the host gone, the viewers became bold.

Chat: 【Down with Drama Queen Chen Chi! Let the sister stream!】

【Sister, kick your sister out and take over the stream!】

Chen Tang: “I can’t do that. My sister is a really good person!”

The viewers laughed. 【Hahaha, how can she be so ‘stupid-cute’ (moe)!】

Chen Tang: “Am I stupid?”

Chat: 【No, no! Not at all! Just very moe! So cute!】

Chen Tang let out a giggle, covering her mouth. The viewers realized she had been teasing them. But they weren’t even mad.

Chat: 【Little devil sister is too mean, teasing us! I’m angry! [Pout]】

Despite “being angry,” they sent hundreds more in gifts.

Chen Chi watched from behind the door. Seeing her sister chatting happily, she stopped worrying. She turned off the main light, leaving only a warm yellow atmosphere light on, and walked out with the cake.

Chat: 【What happened? A blackout?】

Chen Chi lit the candles and walked to her sister’s side. The candlelight reflected in Chen Tang’s eyes.

[A Hater…]: 【Crap, so romantic!】

[Film Queen Xu’s Wife]: 【Whose birthday is it? So excited!】

Chen Chi placed the cake on the table and said softly, “Happy Birthday, Tang-tang!”

“Birthday?” Chen Tang looked surprised. It wasn’t her birthday; that had passed half a month ago.

“A late birthday. I should have celebrated it for you two weeks ago. I was… confused back then and forgot about you. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll be a good sister and protect you!”

“Sis…” Chen Tang hesitated, then couldn’t help it. She threw her arms around Chen Chi’s waist and sobbed.

She knew this was not the sister she used to have. This “stranger” sister was just too gentle! She was going to fall for it completely.