After Transmigrating as an Alpha, I Paired with the Arrogant Movie Queen and Became a Viral Sensation [GL] - Chapter 1

Xu Zhixia had just won the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress, the highest accolade in the film industry. She walked onto the stage, trailing her long black gown. Holding the trophy, she looked out at the vast green sea of light sticks—the coordinated support of her fans.

Xu Zhixia had curly long hair and fiery red lips. Her eyes, filled with a blend of coldness and arrogance, swept over every camera on the stage, showcasing her irresistible charm. Everyone gasped; she was an unparalleled beauty.

Xu Zhixia raised an eyebrow and said, “Thank you to the organizers and judges for their recognition. First, I want to make one thing clear: I, Xu Zhixia, am not someone who relies on CPs to gain popularity…”

#XuZhixiaDismantlesXiaJiCPOnStage. The topic immediately exploded, and the hot search was filled with the names Xu Zhixia and Ji Mian. Many people felt sorrow and pity.

With one half of the pairing personally dismantling the ship, the once-mighty CP fans were instantly silenced. The glorious “ship” fell into the abyss, never to be what it once was.

“…The Golden Melody Award for Best Newcomer—Ji Mian!” The host announced the winner on stage. More than half of the audience, holding up Ji Mian’s red light sticks, lit up instantly. The scene was momentous, all other sounds drowned out by the fans’ screams.

Wearing an silver-white gown, Ji Mian slowly walked up to the stage amidst the passionate and excited cheers of her fans.

The host held the golden microphone. This was the most coveted award for all new singers. Ji Mian was only twenty-three, making her the youngest award-winning new singer.

Ji Mian embraced the host, took the small golden microphone, and faced the sea of red before her.

The scene suddenly blurred. As the dream ended, she opened her eyes.

She found herself lying in a hospital room.

“Well, you’re awake.” There was no one else in the room except one young woman. The woman had curly long hair and delicate makeup. She seemed like a stranger, but her name kept popping up in Ji Mian’s mind.

“Ruoya?” Ji Mian didn’t recognize her, yet she felt an ingrained familiarity with her, a feeling she couldn’t account for.

She clearly remembered that two years ago, she was the top Alpha C-position of the hugely popular first ABO girl group “theabo.” Upon debut, she immediately became an idol with countless fans, but the idol group was only limited to two years. Two years later, the seven members went their separate ways. She had a lawsuit with her former company, “Dream Chaser Entertainment,” because she wanted to leave, ultimately losing and being shelved (frozen) by the company.

The woman in front of her was her long-time friend, a colleague at the same company, and the fifth-place member of the girl group. Her name was Fang Ruoya, also a top Alpha. Although Ji Mian’s career had plummeted and her popularity was not what it used to be, this friend remained warm and enthusiastic towards her.

Fang Ruoya sighed, her eyes appearing red and swollen as if she had been crying. She asked, “You accidentally fell down the stairs just now. I thought you had a concussion. How do you feel now?”

Ji Mian shook her head. Other than a slight headache, she felt fine.

Fang Ruoya took a call, and then came back in and told her, “You rest here for a bit. I have to go film a commercial.” With that, she left, leaving behind her graceful figure.

Ji Mian was astonished. She remembered she was on her way to the Golden Melody Awards ceremony, yet she had somehow transmigrated into an ABO world. Thankfully, she had read related novels, or she would have no idea what the ABO dynamics were about.

Her friend’s resources had increased significantly after the group disbanded. She was also beautiful, so she usually released songs and acted in web dramas.

Ji Mian, however, was unbalanced—her singing was not as good as her dancing. She was favored by fans during the selection process because of her excellent stage presence, and she was consistently voted into first place. After the disbandment, the company really wanted her to transition into an actress, but Ji Mian, who loved the stage, refused to take a step back.

Ji Mian admired the original host’s character. Furthermore, this girl shared her name. Ji Mian’s family background was not wealthy; her parents had worked themselves ragged to help her achieve her dream of dancing. Since she had transmigrated here, she felt obliged to help the girl earn a lot of money.

Besides, she could sing, and her rap was decent. She was, at least, an all-around ace. She could try to secure some OST (Original Soundtrack) opportunities from the company.

Speaking of the devil, her manager called her.

“Hello, Sister Hui?”

The Beta woman named Xia Hui was the joint manager for Ji Mian and Fang Ruoya, as well as for other idols in the company. She was usually very busy and rarely contacted Ji Mian. The last time she called was half a year ago.

Xia Hui said, “Hello, Xiao Mian. Boss Zhang actually has high hopes for you. After all, you look good and have a great face for acting—why else would your fans call you the ‘visual representative’? So, I have a task for you this time.”

Ji Mian considered the situation. Boss Zhang wanted her to act because being an actor was more profitable than being an idol. That’s why he was unwilling to let her go, holding her back for almost two years. He was clearly still deluded.

“Okay, what’s the task? Go ahead, Sister Hui.”

Hearing the tone of compromise, Xia Hui was a little surprised. “Boss Zhang has secured a role for you in a drama called Long Time No See, Glad to Have You.”

What kind of Mary Sue name is that? Ji Mian chuckled to herself. She figured she would take the role first. Once she gained some popularity, she could create her own songs, which would lead to more stage opportunities.

So she immediately agreed: “Okay, Sister Hui, I’ll take this role!”

“Really?” Xia Hui shouted excitedly. “Since that’s the case, I’ll tell Boss Zhang. Come to the company later.”

“Got it!” Ji Mian hung up the phone and immediately set off for “Dream Chaser Entertainment.”

The company had originally been a small workshop. Later, Ji Mian and Fang Ruoya’s popularity from the talent show, along with another male Alpha trainee who gained many dedicated fans by acting in a sweet romance drama and secured many commercial deals, brought in a lot of money. The company then moved into a five-story building in the city center.

Ji Mian used her memory to find Boss Zhang’s office. On the way, she ran into some junior colleagues, who politely greeted her.

Then, they secretly gossiped behind her back: “Senior Sister has been shelved for almost two years, and most of her fans have left. Why is she coming back to the company?”

Another person said, “Didn’t you hear? Boss Zhang got a role for her in a drama again.”

“She has no popularity left. Is the production team stupid for choosing her?”

“Heh, I heard the other female lead in this drama is her former popular CP partner!”

Ji Mian knocked on the door, then opened it without waiting for the person inside to say “come in.”

Boss Zhang was a male Omega who had a rich patron supporting him, and his personality had become quite high-profile. Seeing Ji Mian’s lack of manners, he frowned and lightly scolded, “Who let you in?”

Ji Mian shrugged: “The wind blew me in!”

Xia Hui quickly tried to smooth things over: “Alright, alright. You’re both adults, you know how to close a door. Ji Mian, come and sit down.”

Ji Mian sat down in front of Boss Zhang, while Xia Hui sat neatly on a nearby sofa.

Boss Zhang handed her the script and said coldly, “I’m a conscientious boss in the industry. I’m helping you land a role even when your popularity is low.”

“I really appreciate it,” Ji Mian said. She looked at the eight large characters on the script: Long Time No See, Glad to Have You. She flipped the page to see the names of the two main characters.

The Alpha programmer Ning Ziyan and the Omega painter Hu Shuang.

“Which one am I playing?” Ji Mian flipped through the rest of the script. Since it was a brainless sweet romance, she wasn’t interested in reading the details.

Xia Hui smiled: “Hu Shuang.”

“Me? An Alpha playing an Omega?” Ji Mian was stunned. Although Alphas and Omegas were both female, they were different genders. Their physical characteristics were different; for example, Alphas are generally taller and stronger than Omegas.

Xia Hui explained, “This is the biggest feature of this drama. The two protagonists have different genders and characteristics, which will be a highlight for the audience, and a fresh selling point. I believe that after it airs, many other dramas will follow suit.”

Ji Mian didn’t really mind, as long as it led to success. Hearing Xia Hui’s certainty, she also felt happy. Then she asked, “But why would a drama with such a fresh concept choose a retired girl group member as the lead?”

Boss Zhang said coldly, “Because I got you the role!”

Ji Mian didn’t believe it. Based on her memories, Boss Zhang was notoriously stingy, and his treatment of trainees could only be described as ruthless. It would be a miracle if he was kind enough to help her land a role. Besides, if he were to choose someone, it should be Fang Ruoya.

Xia Hui, however, avoided answering the question, changing the subject: “We have one more thing to tell you.”

“Oh?”

“The person acting opposite you is Xu Zhixia.”

Ji Mian froze. Hearing the name brought back painful, unforgettable memories. Xu Zhixia was also a member of the “theabo” girl group, the second-place top Omega. She could dance, sing, and play various musical instruments, but she wasn’t particularly outstanding within the group. Only her appearance landed her on the hot search, earning her the title of the group’s visual representative by fans.

Of course, what made her truly famous was her CP with Ji Mian. Since the talent show began, the “Xia Ji” CP of Xu Zhixia and Ji Mian immediately became a dark horse on the CP rankings. Their fans instantly jumped from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands, and they remained powerfully dominant even after the group disbanded.

However, after Xu Zhixia, whose visuals were prominent, landed many acting roles, she used her acting talent to become the youngest Movie Queen at the Golden Deer Awards. She then publicly dismantled the CP. Her solo fans also took sides and argued fiercely with the CP fans. Meanwhile, Ji Mian, who was solely devoted to the stage, ignored the company’s arrangements and became an anonymous idol who was shelved by the company, disappearing from the public eye.

As a result, the number of CP fans was no longer what it used to be, and many fans had left, causing the “Xia Ji” CP to plummet from its two-year reign at number one to barely making the top hundred.

CP fans naturally hoped their “ship” would become real. Even though Xu Zhixia repeatedly denied it, they still happily shipped them.

As for whether she had any feelings for Xu Zhixia? Ji Mian tried hard to recall, but she couldn’t find any trace of the original host’s feelings. She figured there probably weren’t any. Now, they weren’t even friends.

However, Xu Zhixia was once attacked by anti-fans after she publicly yelled at a fan, which had a significant negative impact on her. Her resources had indeed diminished significantly. The only reason she would accept such an awkward role was likely the company’s wish for her to continue creating buzz. The production team was also quite willing, as the drama, relying on the CP popularity of the two of them, was guaranteed to generate enormous, unusual buzz once it aired.

“Xu Zhixia?” Ji Mian chuckled, “No problem. It’s my honor to act opposite the Movie Queen.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Hui and Boss Zhang exchanged glances, showing strange expressions.

The official Weibo account for Long Time No See, Glad to Have You was launched, and the very first post tagged the two lead actresses. Immediately, the Weibo hot search was dominated by Ji Mian’s and Xu Zhixia’s names. CP fans were moved to tears and began their old operations, reviving the hype. The “Xia Ji” ranking rose by over a dozen spots. Netizens also started following the gossip, but most were friendly. Only Xu Zhixia’s solo fans were unhappy.

【Why is Ji Mian always leeching off Xia Xia’s popularity?!】

【Does this person have a sugar daddy? How can she land an S+ drama?】

【Xia Xia already dismantled the CP. Why is she so shameless to accept this?】

What was worse was that the comments exceeded 100,000. When Ji Mian retweeted the official post, she was immediately chased and attacked by Xu Zhixia’s solo fans. Back when the girl group was active, the fanbases’ fighting power was evenly matched, and Ji Mian’s fans were even slightly superior, but now, her fans were completely unable to contend with Xu Zhixia’s solo fans.

Every comment was about her, and every one was full of sarcasm and ridicule.

Ji Mian sighed, closed Weibo, and continued reading the script.

The script described how the two main characters were attracted to each other at first, got together, then broke up, and finally reunited and married years later. After finishing it, Ji Mian lamented that it was the same old trope. Although Xu Zhixia’s reputation was affected by her diva behavior, her talent was undeniable. She clearly had access to better resources, so why would she choose such an awkward drama?

Her phone vibrated. It was Xia Hui, telling her that she would be joining the production team tomorrow.

That fast? Ji Mian lay powerlessly on the bed.

The next day, she woke up early and washed up. Xia Hui also arrived early, and the two set off for the costume fitting before ten o’clock.

This was a contemporary drama, and the production team was preparing to hold the commencement ceremony in City A, where they were located. They had already rented an entire high-rise building and were setting up props.

Some people were scattered in the corners; Ji Mian knew these were likely paparazzi.

Xia Hui led Ji Mian to the makeup room, which was not very crowded at the moment.

Only one eighteenth-tier Beta female actress was getting her makeup done. She was an unknown actress, but her temper was incredibly volatile.

Her assistant was running around, sweating profusely, fetching her water one moment and her phone the next, and if they weren’t careful, the actress would grumble and scold them.

Ji Mian was shocked. Wait, I don’t have an assistant. Actually, having one or not didn’t really matter. Xia Hui, however, was thoughtful enough to find a male Beta assistant for her named Mo Yuan. He looked very restrained and introverted upon their first meeting, likely a recent graduate new to the industry.

Ji Mian sat down in front of the vanity, and the makeup artist was about to apply foundation. Just then, a clear female voice drifted in, seemingly asking where the makeup room was.

The voice was very familiar. Ji Mian subconsciously looked back to see a woman in a black dress, a creamy-white hat, and sunglasses opening the door and walking in.

She had curly long hair and fiery red lips, and her figure was so tall that she didn’t look like a delicate Omega at all.

She took off her sunglasses. The moment she saw Ji Mian, a hint of mocking laughter appeared on her face, and her voice became arrogant: “Long time no see.”