After Transmigrating as the Villain Alpha, I Marked the Reborn Supporting Female Omega (GL) - Chapter 23.1

The sparse forest behind the backdrop was secluded, yet on the other side of the dividing board, celebrity guests came and went, chatting and laughing.

The pain in her lower lip intensified, and she tasted the coppery scent of blood. Liang Manqing reacted by turning her head to dodge, but Qin Qin pinched her chin.

Liang Manqing slightly widened her eyes. The blood on her lower lip was licked away by the small tongue, leaving a damp trail.

After taking it into her mouth, Qin Qin licked her lips, making her red lips even brighter.

Liang Manqing was momentarily dazed. She rubbed her fingers against the corner of her lips, stuttering like a startled fawn: “W-what are you doing?”

The Omega’s slender, delicate finger gently traced the wound on Liang Manqing’s lip, her eyes dim: “This is a punishment for Sister. You smiled too many times tonight.”

“I’m not allowed to smile?” Speaking caused a faint, sharp pain in her wound.

“Of course, you can.” Qin Qin slowly ran her finger over Liang Manqing’s lips: “But you can’t smile at Yu Zhiting.”

“I wasn’t smiling at her.” The pain on her lip increased. Liang Manqing hissed and gripped Qin Qin’s wrist: “It hurts.”

Qin Qin’s bright eyes lit up: “It’s right that Sister feels the pain.”

Liang Manqing said helplessly: “How can I go out and see people looking like this? My lip is broken.”

“Who are you planning to see? Yu Zhiting?” A faint tequila scent lingered around Qin Qin: “You’ve already marked me. You shouldn’t get close to other Omegas.”

The Alpha’s voice softened slightly. Liang Manqing knew a marked Omega would be possessive, but she hadn’t expected Qin Qin to be this intense.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you.” Liang Manqing compromised: “Tell me whatever you want me to do.”

Qin Qin: “Then tell me, what were you discussing with Yu Zhiting just now?”

Since the last unpleasant conversation, Liang Manqing thought Yu Zhiting, being so proud, would never approach her again.

Liang Manqing spoke the truth: “Yu Zhiting’s friend saw a few designs at my studio that she really liked and wants me to help design a necklace as a birthday gift for her.”

“Are you sure the friend Yu Zhiting mentioned isn’t herself?”

“I don’t know.”

Qin Qin visibly slumped: “So you agreed to help?”

The surrounding air seemed to drop, and a cold breeze blew. Liang Manqing took off her trench coat and draped it over Qin Qin’s shoulders: “I didn’t agree.”

“Hmm?” In an instant, the dark clouds over Qin Qin’s head disappeared, turning into clear skies: “That’s wonderful.”

Liang Manqing reached out and flicked her reddened nose: “You’re happy just because I didn’t agree?”

“You don’t know, I overheard Yu Zhiting and Lin Mian’s conversation. Lin Mian told Yu Zhiting to act pitiful to gain your sympathy. I was worried you’d be tricked by her.”

Previously, Qin Qin disliked Yu Zhiting but wouldn’t show it. Now that Yu Zhiting was actively trying to seduce Liang Manqing, Qin Qin definitely wouldn’t allow it.

Liang Manqing found it amusing: “Am I that easy to trick?”

The Alpha was not only difficult to trick but also possessed immense self-control.

Qin Qin crossed her arms and tightened the trench coat. That night, Liang Manqing clearly wanted more than just a mark, but she didn’t do anything else besides marking her.

Should she call Liang Manqing honorable, or incapable?

The duration of a temporary mark is very short. The mark on the Omega would completely disappear after a week.

Qin Qin thought that next time, besides marking, they should do other things too. Maybe then Liang Manqing wouldn’t view it merely as pheromonal therapy.

Just as she was thinking, a rustling noise came from the distance. The sound of falling dry leaves was mixed with a splash of water.

Qin Qin turned her head, but her eyes were immediately covered. Liang Manqing shielded her and walked out: “Let’s go.”

Qin Qin nestled in the Alpha’s arms, enveloped in the intoxicating tequila scent, and nodded vaguely, forgetting to look at the scene in the small woods.

Exiting the woods, the celebrity guests who came to rehearse at the red carpet venue were gradually leaving. Shi Jia searched the area frantically for the two of them, having called their phones many times, only to find them muted.

When she finally saw Liang Manqing and Qin Qin emerging from the small woods, Shi Jia immediately turned around as if she hadn’t seen anything: “I’ll wait for you in the car first.”

Qin Qin whispered close to Liang Manqing’s ear: “Shi Jia misunderstood that we were doing that in the woods, didn’t she?”

The Omega showed no shame, but rather a hint of a successful smirk. Liang Manqing narrowed her eyes at Qin Qin: “Do you really want me to punish you?”

Qin Qin’s beautiful pupils brightened with anticipation: “How does Sister want to punish me?”

Liang Manqing: “…”

The Star Jewelry red carpet show officially began, attended by many media outlets, directors, and producers.

Celebrity guests walked out one after another, and the audience’s cheers on the red carpet live stream rose and fell.

Liang Manqing sat in the car, watching the audience’s reactions on the live screen. Most of the comments were from fans controlling the narrative. There were very few genuine comments from casual viewers, and the real-time popularity index only reflected fan numbers, providing little valuable insight.

So far, no celebrity guest had made a truly eye-catching appearance.

Shi Jia was incredibly nervous, but seeing Liang Manqing’s relaxed expression calmed her down.

“CEO Liang, aren’t you nervous?”

Liang Manqing, who was constantly monitoring the voting data on the live screen, found her long fingers subtly tightening the moment Qin Qin appeared on the screen. She was very nervous.

“Qin Qin is here.” Shi Jia opened her phone and posted an instruction in the work group: [Everyone, go vote for Qin Qin’s popularity!]

Before the studio could even mobilize, the previously dead comment section became active, disrupting the fan control strategies.

[Who is this young lady? She’s so beautiful!]

Qin Qin wore a black haute couture gown, highlighting her collarbone and slender waist. Around her long, fair neck was a beautifully designed jewelry necklace. The dazzling diamonds sparkled under the light like stars.

It was hard to tell whether the person enhanced the jewelry or the jewelry enhanced the person.

As the camera zoomed in, Qin Qin’s beautiful, spirited eyes seemed even more dazzling than the diamonds. Her pupils were deep green, and looking at them felt like being pulled in.

The barrage of comments immediately became more intense.

Qin Qin’s popularity index soared. The video of her solo walk, once posted by Shi Jia on the Ten Best Studio account, quickly garnered over ten thousand likes.

A newcomer with excellent stage presence seemed to be more favored by the audience.

[The entertainment industry is finally getting some fresh blood!]

[Wuwuwu, Sister’s eyes have stars in them; they shine brighter than diamonds!]

[Sister’s visual appeal is too high! I’m in love!]

More and more positive comments flooded the screen, and several fashion bloggers were already trying to find out what Qin Qin was wearing.

The result was as Liang Manqing had expected. It would be difficult for an actress of Qin Qin’s caliber not to be appreciated by the audience. With the surge in popularity, she quickly gained wider recognition.

Next, they just had to wait for the film and television invitation from Director Tang Mufeng, as well as the broadcast of Tomorrow’s Lily.

Shi Jia watched the Ten Best Entertainment Studio’s follower count rapidly increase. The top comment under Qin Qin’s personal red carpet walk video was a request for Qin Qin to register her own social media account.

Shi Jia rubbed her eyes: “Holy cow, the popularity came too fast! Should I immediately expand and hire more staff?”

Liang Manqing’s lips curled into a slight smile. Her slender fingers tapped lightly on her knee.

An hour later, Shi Jia received a call from Director Tang Mufeng’s assistant.

After hanging up, Shi Jia’s voice was trembling: “CEO Liang, that was Director Tang’s call. He wants to talk with us in detail.”

Director Tang Mufeng was known for his efficiency and loved discovering new actors. This was completely within Liang Manqing’s expectations.

Returning from the red carpet show, Qin Qin’s strained expression gradually relaxed. The cold wind had painted a rosy hue on her face, making the calm and bright beauty in front of the camera appear slightly cuter.

“Ugh, how was my performance just now? I was so nervous,” Qin Qin rubbed her palms, still recovering.

Liang Manqing silently turned up the air conditioning temperature in the car, draped a thin blanket over Qin Qin, and handed her a tablet: “The audience reaction is great. Take a look.”

Qin Qin’s heart was fluttering. Her cold, pink fingertips tapped on the comments section, and a large wave of praise washed over her.

Most of the comments said they were stunned by her beauty.

Ah, Qin Qin couldn’t believe that one day she would be praised by so many people. Instantly, the spring water in her heart felt as if it had been infused with fruit honey.

Not long after, Liang Manqing’s jewelry design studio also received an invitation from Director Tang Mufeng’s film and television team.

Everything was going according to plan. Liang Manqing turned her head and said to Qin Qin: “We have a dinner engagement with Director Tang tonight.”

“Director Tang already invited us?” Qin Qin’s eyes sparkled. She couldn’t believe she was this lucky in this lifetime.

After returning to the Liang family house, the two changed into slightly more formal attire.

Liang Manqing chose a tailored, vintage white shirt paired with high-waisted black trousers. The draping material made her legs appear straight and long.

Her lightly curled long hair was tied back, exposing her full forehead and straight nose.

A silver bracelet rested on her fair wrist, making her look sharp yet sophisticated.

After changing and waiting for a while, Qin Qin emerged from her room and twirled around upon seeing Liang Manqing: “Is this okay? Do you think it looks good?”

Qin Qin wore light, clear makeup. Her velvet dress with crisscrossing thin straps exposed her incredibly slender waist. As she spun on her toes, she looked like a delicious dessert waiting to be tasted.

Liang Manqing’s eyes fell on her delicate waist, and her gaze seemed to darken: “You’ll be cold.”

“Not at all. I’m wearing a velvet dress suitable for autumn. It’s not thin and quite warm,” Qin Qin explained seriously, rubbing the velvet fabric against Liang Manqing’s wrist: “Can you feel it?”

The smooth touch rubbed against her slightly feverish wrist, causing a tingling sensation. Liang Manqing swallowed hard: “Mhm, let’s go.”

Qin Qin softly hummed, the unsatisfied tapping of her high heels echoing on the floor.

Liang Manqing, hearing the footsteps, turned around and extended her hand to Qin Qin, her gaze falling on Qin Qin’s high heels: “Are your shoes uncomfortable?”

The Omega’s cool fingers rested on hers. The Alpha’s hand was warm, fully enveloping hers. Liang Manqing supported her as they walked: “Do you want to change into another pair?”

Leaning on the Alpha’s arm for support, Qin Qin swayed close to Liang Manqing’s side: “These shoes match the velvet dress. I can’t change them.”

Liang Manqing simply said: “Oh. There are slippers in the car. Walk less tonight, and tell me if your feet hurt.”

A few words of instruction caused Qin Qin’s lips to rise into a smile that she struggled to contain: “Got it.”

When Liang Manqing and Qin Qin arrived at the private club, Director Tang hadn’t arrived yet.

With half an hour left before the scheduled time, Liang Manqing booked a lounge for Qin Qin to take off her high heels and rest.

Qin Qin rarely wore high heels, and walking for extended periods would hurt her feet. This pair was new, and her heels started rubbing raw shortly after walking.

Qin Qin endured the pain without saying anything, sitting on the sofa and secretly relaxing her ankles.

The lounge was quiet. Liang Manqing stood by the window, looking out until five minutes later when several black luxury cars parked.

Director Tang stepped out of the car. The moment he closed the door, the figure of Lin Mian flashed into view.

Liang Manqing frowned, watching Lin Mian get into Jiang Hejing’s car. After the two apparently talked for a bit, Jiang Hejing looked unhappy.

Lin Mian had recently lost all ambition for her career, feuding with her company over contract termination. Why was she now associated with Tang Mufeng?

Director Tang was followed by several producers and directors. Soon after, Bai Ningning and Yu Zhiting also arrived by invitation.

It seemed Director Tang Mufeng had invited more than just Qin Qin.

Qin Qin was curled up on the sofa, her fair feet tucked beneath her skirt, only her white toes showing.

Liang Manqing reminded Qin Qin: “Director Tang has arrived.”

Qin Qin, who had been daydreaming a moment ago, snapped back to reality. She put on her high heels and stood up: “Let’s go then.”