After Transmigrating as an Alpha, I Paired with the Arrogant Movie Queen and Became a Viral Sensation [GL] - Chapter 3

“Seducing?” Director Gu and the surrounding crew members were bewildered. It was just a simple, unremarkable scene. Ji Mian hadn’t said anything extra or harassed anyone. Where did the “seduction” come from?

Xu Zhixia realized she had been too impulsive, and mumbled, “She was randomly releasing pheromones.”

Alphas can voluntarily control their pheromones. When they admire an Omega, they will release pheromones to signal to the Omega. If the Omega finds the scent interesting, they will develop a liking for the Alpha.

Ji Mian felt extremely wronged. She hadn’t done anything, yet she was being framed by Xu Zhixia. Naturally, she was angry. Besides, she thought her pheromones smelled quite nice.

“I didn’t!” Ji Mian retorted. As a newcomer to this body, perhaps the previous tension had caused a temporary loss of control.

Xu Zhixia’s cheeks began to flush from smelling the Alpha pheromones. Her beautiful eyes darted around, looking at Ji Mian with a cold, severe gaze.

Just then, a tall Alpha woman standing by the door called out, “Zhixia, focus on filming!” When Xu Zhixia saw her, her previously flushed face instantly turned pale. She lay back down on the bed blankly.

That was Xu Zhixia’s manager, Han Shu. She was forty years old but had managed a dozen popular artists. She was adept at packaging and marketing her artists and knew how to cultivate their unique styles. The movie that won Xu Zhixia the Movie Queen award was a resource Han Shu had fought hard to secure.

Xu Zhixia suppressed the scent of orange pheromones. Looking at the innocent-faced Ji Mian, she couldn’t stand it anymore and quickly bolted out, leaving Ji Mian holding the medicine bowl, staring at empty space.

“What’s going on?” Han Shu came to the restroom to ask Xu Zhixia.

Xu Zhixia had just washed her face, revealing delicate yet dignified features. She said, “She released pheromones, and I couldn’t handle it.”

Han Shu was surprised: “You mean she’s interested in you?” Then she suddenly smiled, “I didn’t expect that after two years, she’s still hung up on you.” Although her tone was humorous, her expression was quite serious.

“Nonsense!” Xu Zhixia frowned. “Back then, she was the one who followed me around every day to fulfill the company’s task, always picking up the end of my sentences. I never once initiated anything.”

“But you benefited from the CP’s popularity, too.”

“This person…” Xu Zhixia regretted it slightly. “I should have just let her play the second female lead. This is such a hassle.”

Han Shu sighed, “Because you yelled at that fan, so many people attacked you online. It severely affected your resources, and you even lost a major brand endorsement. Your image is that of a cold, high-class flower, not a shrew arguing on the street. You know the negative effect of a character collapse. Alright, this drama is actually very beneficial for your popularity. Otherwise, your fans would probably all run away.”

Xu Zhixia wanted to say that she wanted to be an actress defined by her skill, not by traffic. But on second thought, she was only twenty-five, in the prime of her youth, with a long path of growth ahead. Fans and popularity were still incredibly important. Being an actor was her biggest dream, and she didn’t want to lose this valuable opportunity.

Xu Zhixia reapplied her makeup, while Ji Mian was quietly lectured by Director Gu.

“What’s the matter? An actor releasing pheromones is a major taboo.”

Ji Mian showed a look of grievance. Her pheromones were still being released, but not as strongly as before.

“I don’t know, I can’t control it.” Ji Mian tried hard to control them, and they finally dissipated completely.

“Alright, Director Gu, let’s start,” Xu Zhixia said, looking coldly at Ji Mian.

“Take four, action.”

Xu Zhixia was still sullen, but once she entered the character, she quickly shook off her annoyed mood.

“Thank you for the medicine.” With that, the scene ended.

Before they knew it, night had fallen.

In a while, there was another scene where Xu Zhixia holds Ji Mian’s hand and says, “I like you.” As soon as the line is spoken, the friend played by Liang Xiaoyun opens the door and enters, ending the scene.

Xu Zhixia had a habit: to ensure they didn’t have too many retakes, she would rehearse the lines with her scene partner. But this time, she hesitated.

Xu Zhixia looked at Ji Mian, who was reading her lines, only seeing the high bridge of her nose not covered by her long hair. She pursed her lips.

“Hey, I’m looking for… you, to rehearse,” Xu Zhixia said awkwardly.

“Sure,” Ji Mian was quite willing.

Xu Zhixia had fought countless acting battles. Even if the person in front of her was someone she hated the most, she could still play the part of liking them. Unfortunately, Ji Mian was neither someone she hated nor someone she liked.

Xu Zhixia took hold of Ji Mian’s hand. Her palm felt sweaty, as if the owner had been brewing this action for a long time.

Ji Mian gasped, “Wow, so fast?” She couldn’t help but inwardly compliment: A big star is a big star, her hands are so well-maintained, smooth and soft.

Xu Zhixia angrily pulled her hand away and said crossly, “Don’t shout randomly!”

“…Okay.”

Xu Zhixia took her hand again. Feeling the warmth in it, her heart suddenly softened, and the emotion slowly started to sink in.

The result!

“I, li-li-li-like you…”

Xu Zhixia’s face flushed. It’s over, my acting has failed. The feeling was clearly there, so why did she stammer? It felt particularly embarrassing to say those words.

Ji Mian heard Xu Zhixia’s broken speech and thought there was something wrong with her ears. She asked, “Is that how your line is written?”

Xu Zhixia threw her hand away. She also found it baffling, but she said proudly, “It must be your problem! It’s your mood that infected me and prevented me from acting properly.”

Ji Mian: “…”

“Seriously, that’s absurd. Why… why do you release pheromones for no reason? Maybe it’s because of your pheromones that I’m still feeling residual panic. Look, isn’t my face blushing because your pheromones burned me?” Xu Zhixia felt she needed a plausible excuse to cover up her embarrassment.

Ji Mian thought her reason was absolutely ridiculous, and repeated what she had said countless times: “I can’t control it.”

Seeing her trying so hard to explain, Xu Zhixia strangely felt a bit disappointed.

“Zhixia, are you two ready?” Director Gu walked over and asked.

“We are totally OK, very OK,” Xu Zhixia clapped her hands, no longer agitated as she was moments before. She returned to the bed.

“Take one, action.”

Ji Mian put down the medicine bowl. At this moment, Xu Zhixia suddenly grabbed her hand. Her eyes were clear but like a deep abyss, reflecting Ji Mian’s face.

She smiled and said, “I like you.”

Ji Mian was startled. The woman in front of her genuinely looked like she was confessing to her, without any pretense or playful emotion, as if she wanted to be with Ji Mian forever. Her heart instantly jolted.

Suddenly, the door was opened by Liang Xiaoyun, and the scene finally ended.

Director Gu couldn’t help but cheer, “The Movie Queen is the Movie Queen! You passed on the first take.” He then patted Ji Mian’s shoulder, “Your reaction just now was very good. Keep up the effort!”

Xu Zhixia immediately withdrew her hand and silently left under the guidance of her assistant.

Ji Mian watched her graceful figure disappear, feeling a strange emptiness in her heart.

“Sister Mian,” Mo Yuan arrived. “Sister Hui has already left. The production team arranged a room for you at a nearby hotel. I’ll take you there.”

“Okay…”

After taking a shower, she saw messages from Fang Ruoya on her phone.

—Let me guess, Xu Zhixia rarely talks to you, with that look of disdain she gives everyone.

—Why do you say that?

—Check Weibo.

Ji Mian opened the hot search list. The second-ranked topic read: Ji Mian Xu Zhixia Behind-the-Scenes.

Inside were scattered videos and photos of her and Xu Zhixia, though no details were clearly visible. Fang Ruoya had shared a video that vaguely showed Xu Zhixia drinking water in a chair while Ji Mian stood nervously nearby.

The comments were terrible, mostly the work of Xu Zhixia’s fans.

—How is she treating you? Fang Ruoya clearly sounded worried.

—Quite well, she’s actually pretty cute.

—CUTE!! Attached was the “surprised big dog” emoji.

—Dear, is there something wrong with your head?

Ji Mian smiled faintly. She recalled first meeting Xu Zhixia when she was still a cold, aloof girl. Perhaps she only acted that way due to the company’s arrangements. Once they got familiar, Xu Zhixia immediately descended from a cold goddess to a crazy older sister. The contrast was truly endearing. Ji Mian found it increasingly amusing the more she thought about it.

—It is quite funny.

—Alright, good luck.

Ji Mian turned off her phone and then opened Xu Zhixia’s WeChat, wondering if she had deleted her. By accident, she sent a pig emoji. Crucially, this pig was one with a mischievous, mocking expression.

Ji Mian: “…” I really should buy anti-slip gloves.

She was about to revoke the message when Xu Zhixia sent a cold reply.

—Something up?

Uh… Ji Mian was speechless.

—Sent to the wrong person.

Ten minutes later, Xu Zhixia only replied with “Oh.”

Perhaps Ji Mian would never know that when Xu Zhixia received her message, she almost choked on a grilled chicken bone. Tears streamed down her face, which was incredibly red. She said bitterly, “Ji Mian, it’s all your fault!!”

The scenes on the second day were mostly gossip between Xu Zhixia and Liang Xiaoyun’s characters, the best friends.

Ji Mian was bored. Xia Hui, despite her busy schedule, came to find her during a break.

“Many variety shows are asking to sign you two,” Xia Hui said with an elegant smile.

“Us? Are you kidding?” The variety shows were only interested in the CP hype between her and Xu Zhixia, but Xu Zhixia was a Movie Queen. How could she casually appear on variety shows?

“I will discuss this with Xu Zhixia’s manager,” Xia Hui said before hanging up the phone.

In the evening, it was time for the scene involving all three of them.

The three characters were drinking at an open-air bar by the river.

Before the cameras rolled, Director Gu specifically told the three to drink a little alcohol to warm up. Xu Zhixia didn’t hesitate, quickly downing a cocktail with a very low alcohol content.

Ji Mian didn’t drink often and stopped after just one glass.

For this scene, Xu Zhixia changed into a long, black spaghetti-strap dress, exposing her snowy, smooth, fragrant shoulders. She was already beautiful and glamorous, and with her red lips and curly hair blowing in the river breeze, she exuded a thousand different styles of allure.

Mhm, this is Ji Mian’s type.

Author’s Note:

Ji Mian: I’ve figured out Xu Zhixia’s biggest personality trait—it’s arrogance!