After Transmigrating as an Alpha, I Paired with the Arrogant Movie Queen and Became a Viral Sensation [GL] - Chapter 6

The ten thousand viewers quickly grew to five hundred thousand.

Xia Hui looked very pleased, “Oh, this product is definitely going to sell out completely.”

Ji Mian: “…” If you’d look elsewhere, they’re actually here for the gossip and the show! Who would be bored enough to buy this stuff?!

She talked for nearly an hour until her throat was dry, but the audience wasn’t listening at all. The bullet screen comments repeatedly asked: [Are you and Xu Zhixia really together?]

[Is it true that Xu Zhixia abandoned you because of family reasons?]

[You weren’t actually shelved by the company, but you were sick and went to get treatment, and Xu Zhixia deliberately broke up the CP to protect your privacy and keep your whereabouts a secret.]

[You two actually got your marriage license a long time ago, but Xia Xia broke up the CP because she was worried her solo fans would hurt you.]

[Did Xu Zhixia propose to you?]

[We heard you had a kiss scene last night. Did it make you tingle?]

…

…

Ji Mian was too lazy to reply to things like this. She didn’t even know what her relationship with Xu Zhixia was—well, it must be a colleague relationship. Even if it was just a colleague relationship, she couldn’t shout that out to them!

The curious onlookers grew bored and left. Xu Zhixia’s fans, tired from their tirades, also started to leave. Only the CP fans and the “Cotton Flowers” persisted in listening to her presentation.

Xia Hui checked the data and, satisfied with the results, ended the live stream.

Ji Mian opened Weibo. Ha, of course, it was trending.

#JiMianLiveStreamWithoutXuZhixia#

#FanAsksJiMianIfXiaJiIsRealAndJiMianBlushes#

What on earth is all this? Ji Mian’s face darkened.

Xia Hui laughed, “I didn’t expect that even after being absent for two years, your fans are still so active. Worthy of a C-position debut; your foundation is quite large.”

Ji Mian managed a weak smile, “It will be even bigger in the future.”

Xu Zhixia always checks Weibo for hot topics after filming.

And posts a beautiful photo, while she’s at it.

Seeing her and Ji Mian’s names linked again, with Ji Mian trending after a live stream, Xu Zhixia checked the comments. They were either blessings from CP fans or insults from her own fans. Her heart suddenly tightened. She quickly put down her phone and pressed her temples.

After thinking for a long time, she still couldn’t resist sending a message to Ji Mian.

—Don’t take their insults to heart. I’ll treat you to dinner sometime as an apology.

—I’ll make sure to properly educate them.

Ji Mian was just stepping out of the shower when she saw the message from Xu Zhixia, and her heart skipped a beat.

Reading the content, she remembered how she had been fiercely criticized by the public for her unique musical style, yet she had stood alone, composing lyrics and commissioning music. She had worked in a basement, subsisting on instant ramen for every meal, but she had ultimately won both critical acclaim and the favor of many fans.

Furthermore, what Xu Zhixia’s fans said hadn’t really touched a nerve. Ji Mian couldn’t even remember what they had said.

—You underestimate me. I didn’t take it to heart.

Xu Zhixia curled her lips, put down her phone, and pondered.

The assistant handed her phone to her with a grave expression, saying, “The boss wants to see you.”

Xu Zhixia said coldly, “I’m not going.”

The assistant sighed, “The boss called Sister Han.”

Xu Zhixia went to her management company, “Midsummer Entertainment,” a well-known film and television company in the entertainment industry. Her father, Xu Jun, was a real estate tycoon who owned many companies, and he held shares in Midsummer Entertainment.

Years ago, Xu Zhixia joined the small studio company only to debut through the talent show, aiming to establish her own place in the entertainment industry. Now, the small studio has become a large corporation, filled with a steady stream of trainees and new actors. Their faces showed the same earnest desire that Xu Zhixia had years ago.

Many people saw the imposing “young miss” arrive and couldn’t help but watch from the corners.

Some younger trainees heard that the famous Senior Sister had come to the company and carefully peered through the glass door, admiring the charm of the viral girl group member and Movie Queen.

Xu Jun was seated in the office, with Han Shu sitting beside him.

“What do you want?” Xu Zhixia sat down opposite them very politely.

Xu Jun wore glasses. Although he was middle-aged, he had very few wrinkles and looked like a refined gentleman. He wasn’t angered by his daughter’s disrespect and instead chuckled lightly, “We’ve secured a variety show for you and Ji Mian.”

“A variety show?” Xu Zhixia was a little surprised. The drama hadn’t even aired yet, and a variety show was already lined up. This meant that her and Ji Mian’s Xia Ji CP would be bundled together for a long time, and it would build significant buzz for the drama.

“What if I don’t want to participate?” Xu Zhixia said sullenly.

“We won’t object if you don’t want to, but Ji Mian is very eager to participate,” Han Shu said with an elegant smile. “She really hopes to become popular again, and the variety show is tailor-made for her.”

Xu Zhixia didn’t want any unnecessary drama. “You could have just called me. Why make me come all the way here? I have to film.”

Xu Jun handed her a contract, “It’s easier to sign the contract in person.”

“What about Ji Mian?” Xu Zhixia flipped through the pages and asked.

Han Shu: “We’ll discuss that with her later. You two just need to do some interviews during filming, and then after filming is complete, you’ll be regular guests on a show. We don’t want too many variety shows; constantly appearing in public will definitely annoy people.”

In the evening, Ji Mian arrived at the filming location, but Xu Zhixia was nowhere to be seen.

Director Gu was on the phone, urging the props team to hurry up.

A moment later, Xu Zhixia rushed in, her messy hair crossing in clear, distinct layers, and her bright, beautiful features were strangely mysterious within the disarray.

The makeup artist quickly fixed her hair and makeup. Since she was supposed to look drunk, she didn’t need to be too refined.

The scene was Hu Shuang bringing Ning Ziyan home, where Ning Ziyan insists on sleeping with Hu Shuang. Mhm, a challenging task.

Ji Mian vaguely felt that this would be difficult. She looked up at Xu Zhixia, who was staring at her phone. The latter’s expression seemed very calm, occasionally frowning slightly, but still looking extremely beautiful.

Director Gu cleared his throat and asked Xu Zhixia, “Are you ready?”

Xu Zhixia seemed to be in a bad mood and simply gave a faint “Mhm.”

Ji Mian linked her arm around Xu Zhixia’s slender waist, finding it surprisingly firm. She must work out often.

Xu Zhixia didn’t expect Ji Mian to think that. She quickly got into character, pretending to be disoriented and collapsing onto Ji Mian’s shoulder. She mumbled, “Shuangshuang, I like you.”

As she tried to lean in for a messy kiss, Ji Mian urgently blocked her. Ji Mian slowly walked backward with Xu Zhixia on her back. Xu Zhixia was limp like mud on her back, and Ji Mian suddenly felt she couldn’t move any further.

Soon, the camera showed Ji Mian falling tragically to the ground, while Xu Zhixia, seemingly oblivious, collapsed directly onto her with a slight smile.

Ji Mian instantly bore a thousand pounds of weight and gasped for air, “Why is this person so heavy?” Director Gu was watching the two on the monitor, found it entertaining, and didn’t call “cut.”

Ji Mian finally managed to drag Xu Zhixia onto the bed, and only then did Director Gu call “cut.”

The makeup artist touched up Ji Mian’s makeup. Her face was drenched in sweat.

Xu Zhixia lay on the bed, staring at Ji Mian with cat-like eyes.

Ji Mian sat on the edge of the bed and offered her plain water. Xu Zhixia drank a few sips, but Ji Mian kept pouring the water, as if worried she wasn’t thirsty enough. When she finally stopped, the cup was completely empty. Xu Zhixia wiped the water from her lips and couldn’t help but let out a burp.

“Cut!” Director Gu held his script and shouted, “Zhixia, please mind your image. That burp was not elegant. Continue filming.”

Xu Zhixia: “…” This guy is definitely doing this on purpose.

After filming, Director Gu decided they had enough footage. Since everyone hadn’t slept well the night before, he wrapped up early for the day, to continue tomorrow.

Xu Zhixia lightly hit her with her bag. “Hey!! Are you sick? You kept force-feeding me water!”

Ji Mian played innocent, shrugging, “Big Sister, you didn’t stop me. If you had just said ‘I’m good,’ I would have stopped, and the director wouldn’t have said anything. Why blame me? I was genuinely worried you were incredibly thirsty.” I meant to drown you in water. What are you going to do about it? You can’t hit me.

Xu Zhixia scoffed, “Big Sister? You called me Big Sister? Am I that old?” she said, stroking her pale white face tenderly and crying out flirtatiously.

Ji Mian was impatient, “I just said it casually. Why do you care?”

Xu Zhixia let out an “Oh,” shook her head, and said, “You embarrassed me, so I must blame you, I must blame you.”

Ji Mian: “…”

Ji Mian told Mo Yuan to go back first, and she headed out with her coat.

“I’ll go back with you,” Xu Zhixia said, putting on her sunglasses and following behind her.

“Aren’t you afraid of your fans taking pictures? Then I’ll be the one getting yelled at,” Ji Mian said, though she felt a sudden rush of excitement inside.

Xu Zhixia said “Oh,” and slowly walked about two meters behind her.

I was just joking, Ji Mian thought. She actually took me seriously.

“Did you eat dinner?”

“I ordered takeout.”

“Takeout again.”

“You don’t like takeout?”

Ji Mian pouted, “Order some for me too, then.”

Xu Zhixia happily ordered a spicy stir-fry hotpot, and the two ate in Xu Zhixia’s room.

Xu Zhixia also bought two cans of beer and offered one to her. Ji Mian didn’t like drinking and immediately refused. Xu Zhixia glared at her, “I’m offering you a drink out of kindness, and you refuse.”

Ji Mian: “…” She’s truly an unreasonable, cold, rich flower.

Xu Zhixia gulped down several mouthfuls of beer, then took a picture of the food. After beautifully editing it, she posted it on Weibo. Soon, a flood of comments from fans came in, mostly telling her to rest well.

Xu Zhixia laughed loudly enough to sound like a pig whenever she saw a funny comment.

Ji Mian, knowing what she was doing, checked her Weibo. In just half an hour, there were over fifty thousand comments.

Back when I debuted, I had a hundred thousand, Ji Mian thought. Now I’d be happy to get over ten thousand.

“I’m so full,” Xu Zhixia said, gracefully wiping the grease from her lips with a tissue.

Ji Mian suddenly stood up, putting on her hat and coat.

Xu Zhixia asked confusedly, “Where are you going?”

“I’m going to the convenience store downstairs to buy something to eat.”

She hasn’t eaten enough? “You can ask your assistant to bring it for you.”

“No, I can’t explain what it is clearly.”

What could it be? Xu Zhixia was extremely curious. “I want to go too.”

Ji Mian turned around and looked at her nice clothes, “Forget it. If the paparazzi catch us, we’ll be trending again tomorrow.”