After Transmigrating as the Villain Alpha, I Marked the Reborn Supporting Female Omega (GL) - Chapter 14

In her original world, Liang Manqing was a famous jewelry designer.

Therefore, models were merely tools to showcase the jewelry in her eyes; she had absolutely no other intentions.

Furthermore, the model for this competition did not need to show her face, and the photos would not be made public.

Liang Manqing saw Qin Cen’s hesitant look and said: “This jewelry chain garment is quite discreet. You can actually feel at ease.”

Qin Cen strained a smile. The garment, made up of a few strands of jewelry chains, only covered the essential areas. Its discretion was not even comparable to a bikini.

Wearing a chain garment in front of an Alpha was pushing the limits of Qin Cen’s psychological strength. However, Qin Cen had a habit of not backing out of things she had agreed to.

If this task was worth the seven-figure value, Qin Cen hoped to settle the debt in one go. She didn’t want to owe Liang Manqing.

This was Qin Cen’s first time as a jewelry model. Liang Manqing seemed to sense Qin Cen’s hesitation: “If you’re unwilling, then forget it.”

Qin Cen made up her mind: “I can do it.”

Liang Manqing was about to say that if Qin Cen wasn’t willing, she could find someone else. But with the competition imminent, finding a suitable model wasn’t easy. She was surprised that Qin Cen agreed.

Qin Cen asked: “How should I wear this chain garment?”

Liang Manqing explained the few clasps on the garment: “Put it on at these points, and the chain garment will naturally take shape.”

It looked simple. Qin Cen hummed: “I’ll try.”

Liang Manqing closed the photo room door and waited outside. After about five minutes, she still didn’t see Qin Cen come out, so she knocked on the door: “Miss Qin, are you changed?”

A rustling sound came from inside. Qin Cen whispered: “I can’t fasten the clasp on my back.”

Liang Manqing thought about going in to help, but it felt inappropriate. The clasp on the back was the main fastener for the jewelry chain garment. If it wasn’t fastened correctly, the entire piece would fall off.

After waiting a bit longer, Qin Cen opened the door a crack: “Why don’t you come in and help me?”

Qin Cen held her clothes over the front of her body and turned around, revealing her smooth back. The Omega’s skin was snow-white, her shoulder blades were slender, and the gold chains rested on her straight shoulders like butterfly wings.

Only the small wound on her shoulder still had a faint mark.

Liang Manqing remarked casually: “The fading scar cream is very effective.”

Qin Cen’s beautiful back flinched slightly. Liang Manqing had bought her two bottles of expensive scar cream. She had been using it these past few days, and the scar had faded quickly. It was indeed very useful.

Qin Cen replied softly: “Thank you.”

The faint, elusive scent of little roses seemed to be in the air.

Liang Manqing’s hands carefully picked up the two delicate chains and gently clasped them: “The back is done, but the chains around your waist need to be fastened too.”

Qin Cen’s body went rigid. Liang Manqing’s hand brushed across her back and shoulders, causing a wave of tingling.

Qin Cen took off the clothes tied around her waist. The curve of her lower back drew the eye downwards along her spine.

Liang Manqing quickly fastened the two waist chains and immediately stepped back: “All done.”

Qin Cen was not actually afraid of the camera. On the contrary, she had filmed many scenes and worn revealing clothes in front of the lens, but this was her first time shooting while wearing only a chain garment.

The jewelry chain garment was icy cold. Qin Cen felt a little restrained in front of the camera.

Liang Manqing adjusted the camera focus, and as she aimed at Qin Cen, she said: “Qin Cen, I’m only shooting your body, not your face. You can relax a bit.”

Qin Cen slightly clenched her fists. That made it even harder for her to relax.

The chest chains intertwined. Qin Cen had excellent cleavage, and her rapid breathing when nervous caused her fair skin to spill out inadvertently around the chains, making her look even more seductive.

Liang Manqing aimed for close-ups, snapping photos.

Qin Cen tried her best not to overthink. This was just work. Looking at Liang Manqing’s serious expression, she gradually relaxed and posed according to Liang Manqing’s instructions.

Liang Manqing didn’t hesitate to praise her: “Very good. This shot is beautiful.”

Qin Cen relaxed more and more. In her previous life, she never had a camera focused solely on her, and no one had ever praised her like this.

The jewelry chain garment needed to be showcased from every angle.

Qin Cen’s waist was soft and slender. The waist chain hanging on the Omega created a unique kind of beauty.

The lens moved to capture her waist.

Liang Manqing quickly lowered the lens and proceeded to shoot the leg chain.

Qin Cen’s legs were long and straight. The chains on her were not just alluring; they were irresistibly seductive.

When the shoot ended, Liang Manqing was sweating profusely. The camera in her hands felt heavy. Today was probably the most nervous she had ever been since entering the design industry.

Qin Cen couldn’t take off the chain garment herself, so she had to ask Liang Manqing for help again. She couldn’t afford to pay for the damaged competition entry.

Liang Manqing unfastened the chains even faster, undoing the three clasps with one hand. Qin Cen quickly covered herself with her clothes. When she turned back, Liang Manqing had already left the room.

Liang Manqing’s hand hadn’t actually touched her, but the small breeze her movements created on Qin Cen’s skin sent another shiver through her.

Qin Cen’s body was so sensitive that a slight brush from Liang Manqing made her numb.

Qin Cen changed into her own clothes and returned the jewelry chain garment to Liang Manqing.

Liang Manqing put the chain garment back on the plastic mannequin. Her hand slowly adjusted the garment on the mannequin. Every inch of skin her hand traveled over made Qin Cen feel as if her hand was touching her own body.

Qin Cen couldn’t bear to watch: “I’m leaving now. I won’t be back tonight.”

Liang Manqing wanted to ask if something was wrong when she heard this, but Qin Cen had already left, leaving the room silent.

Liang Manqing didn’t ask further, lowering her head to continue tidying the jewelry chain garment on the mannequin.

When she adjusted the garment from the top down to the area between the waist chain and the leg chain, Liang Manqing noticed a subtle, shimmering sheen, as if there were water droplets.

But the jewelry chain garment hadn’t touched water.

Liang Manqing’s fingertip brushed over the droplets. Rubbing her thumb and index finger together, she felt a sticky residue.

Liang Manqing frowned slightly. She was about to bring her fingers to her nose to smell it when something crossed her mind. Her hand froze, and her ears instantly flushed red.

…

Liang Manqing was still flustered when she returned home. Her fingers were hot, and the sensation on her fingertips felt as real as if she had actually touched and rubbed it.

She had never noticed anything like this happening during her work before.

Fortunately, Qin Cen wasn’t coming back tonight; otherwise, Liang Manqing didn’t know how she would face her.

When Liang Manqing returned, she heard someone speaking in Liang Xue’s room.

She stopped to listen closely. It sounded like someone tutoring homework.

Aunt Tao came up with a plate of sliced fruit. Seeing Liang Manqing, she said softly: “It’s Xiao Xue’s new private tutor. Where is Xiao Cen?”

Liang Manqing nodded: “She won’t be back tonight.”

Aunt Tao smiled kindly: “I’ll take the fruit up to Xiao Xue and the new teacher.”

Aunt Tao pushed open Liang Xue’s bedroom door, revealing two people engrossed in studying.

Liang Manqing had never seen Liang Xue study so seriously, her eyes bright as she stared at the new tutor.

The new tutor turned her face, and Liang Manqing finally saw clearly: it was Lin Cheng.

Lin Cheng seemed to notice her, turned around, and smiled: “Miss Liang, I’m Liang Xue’s new teacher.”

Liang Manqing nodded politely, wondering why Qian Haiye had found a tutor who had just returned from abroad for Liang Xue.

After Lin Cheng left, Liang Manqing went in and flipped through Liang Xue’s study notes. Her teaching in math and English seemed quite good.

Liang Xue returned after sending off Lin Cheng, happily doing her homework, grinning from ear to ear. Liang Xue suddenly realized: “Liang Manqing, why are you still in my room?”

Liang Manqing slowly fiddled with her phone: “I’m asking you a question. You haven’t answered me yet.”

Liang Xue was speechless: “Of course I’m happy! Teacher Xiao Cheng is so nice and gentle when she teaches. I’m practically in love with studying.”

Liang Xue called her “Teacher Xiao Cheng” repeatedly, showing how fond she was of her.

Liang Manqing reached out and pinched Liang Xue’s cheek: “Is Teacher Qin not good?”

“Good, good, good.” Liang Xue rubbed her cheek: “Teacher Qin is good, of course, but she and Teacher Xiao Cheng are not the same.”

Liang Manqing elongated the “oh” sound in her voice: “You better not be in a puppy love.”

Liang Xue blushed and retorted: “Absolutely not! Teacher Xiao Cheng is my goal. It’s not as dirty as you think.”

Liang Manqing was taken aback. Her thoughts were indeed dirty.

“Did you find Mom’s picture?” Liang Xue held out her hand, expecting to be handed a photo.

Liang Manqing told the truth: “Not yet.”

Liang Xue had anticipated this. With her dad destroying all the photos, finding a picture of her mom wouldn’t be easy.

Disappointment was hard to hide on Liang Xue’s face. Liang Manqing noticed her mood and pinched her nose: “I promise you, I will definitely find Mom’s picture.”

Liang Xue wrinkled her nose and mumbled yes.

…

Qin Cen pulled an all-nighter at Top Ten Entertainment and only managed to catch a few hours of sleep in the break room until dawn.

Shi Jia was the same. Just as she slumped onto the sofa, her phone suddenly rang loudly.

Shi Jia initially wanted to hang up, but seeing Liang Manqing’s caller ID, she forced herself to answer despite her drowsiness: “CEO Liang, you’re up so early. Is something wrong?”

Liang Manqing’s voice came through: “Is Qin Cen there?”

Shi Jia hummed faintly: “She worked all night and just got some rest.”

Liang Manqing slowly questioned: “What kind of work requires you to work all night?”

CEO Liang’s voice was slightly cold. Shi Jia’s consciousness cleared. She probably guessed that CEO Liang was worried about Qin Cen. Since Liang Manqing was the investor, Shi Jia was grateful and would naturally do her best to help Qin Cen.

Shi Jia patiently explained: “The preliminary audition for Tomorrow’s Lily is in a few days. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done, so we’ll be working overtime recently. If you don’t believe me, I can call Qin Cen for you…”

“Don’t disturb her yet. Let her rest well.”

Liang Manqing hung up after saying that. Shi Jia dramatically dropped the phone. She called her instead of Qin Cen so as not to disturb her rest. She was the only one who had to suffer in this arrangement.

She slept for three blurry hours. When she woke up, it was 8 AM. Qin Cen washed up and went to the studio.

Shi Jia and several other staff members were gathered around the table, staring at several breakfast packages.

Shi Jia saw Qin Cen and quickly waved her over: “Xiao Cen, come quickly and eat breakfast.”

The breakfast was still warm and unopened. Qin Cen asked doubtfully: “Why aren’t you eating?”

Someone lamented: “We were waiting for you! Someone sent you breakfast.”

“Who?” Qin Cen had barely asked before she guessed. Currently, only Liang Manqing knew she was at Top Ten Entertainment.

Qin Cen saw that everyone was hungry: “You guys eat. Don’t wait for me.”

As the packaging was opened, there were more exclamations: “Xiao Cen, this person is too good to you! This breakfast place is so popular and hard to buy from. They don’t do delivery, so you have to queue up yourself. I went at 7 AM last time and they were already sold out.”

Qin Cen was thoughtful. She sent a text message to Liang Manqing: “Did you buy the breakfast?”

Liang Manqing quickly replied with a simple “Mhm.”

Qin Cen imagined Liang Manqing queuing up early in the morning to buy breakfast, which seemed a bit incongruous. But then she thought, maybe she asked her assistant to buy it.

In any case, Qin Cen replied: “Thank you, but you don’t need to do this next time.” She was worried about becoming a subject of gossip. After all, she didn’t want others to know about her relationship with Liang Manqing.

Liang Manqing didn’t reply this time. Qin Cen felt a pang of discomfort in her heart. She put her phone back in her bag and continued with her work.

Top Ten Entertainment lacked facilities and was being built up step by step.

The Tomorrow’s Lily production team required auditioning actors to be professionally packaged by a company. Shi Jia had been working hard to build Qin Cen’s image these past few days. Shooting personal promotional photos was the final step.

Shi Jia rented a photography studio across the street. After eating, she urged the team to prepare quickly.

“The rent isn’t waiting for us! Everyone, hurry up!” Shi Jia ran downstairs carrying several sets of clothes, racing against time. The photography studio charged by the hour. Every minute wasted was a waste of money.

There were three teams working in the same studio. Qin Cen changed her clothes and had her full makeup done. The team before them had just finished shooting.

However, the busier things got, the more problems arose. The team’s photographer accidentally fell and broke his leg while going downstairs. He had already been taken to the hospital. It was said that the photographer was still relieved that it was him who fell and not the camera.

The rent was non-refundable. Shi Jia was anxious, wondering where she could find a professional photographer on such short notice.

Shi Jia paced anxiously. Qin Cen thought of someone and said: “I can find someone to help.”

Shi Jia’s eyes lit up: “Do you have a photographer friend?”

Qin Cen nodded: “But I’m not sure if she will help.”

Shi Jia rubbed her hands anxiously. Qin Cen sent a message directly to Liang Manqing, and the other party agreed without hesitation.

However, Qin Cen would owe Liang Manqing another favour.