The Anti-Alpha Protagonist is Exceptionally Biased Towards Me (GL) - Chapter 57

Song Xinran didn’t like allowing strangers to step into her private space, so this birthday banquet was hosted at a five-star hotel under the Song family’s name.

The invited guests were essentially people from the industry she had interacted with, and many brought dates to this kind of event.

Ostensibly a birthday banquet, it could also be considered a social gathering for the younger generation of affluent families.

Any of the second-generation elites here represented companies with well-known names. Because of this, many people desperately wanted to get in, hoping to climb the social ladder and achieve great success.

On the balcony, far from the noise of the venue, only the night wind occasionally blew, carrying a coolness that was out of place for the summer temperature, yet it could bring a sense of tranquility to one’s mood.

Song Xinran leaned against the railing, holding her phone and looking out at the city’s night view. The person on the phone was speaking.

“Ranran, happy birthday. I’m sorry that we can’t be with you for your birthday again this year.”

Song Xinran’s fingertips tightened slightly. She lowered her eyes, clearly full of disappointment, yet her tone was light as she said, “It’s okay, Mother. I have many friends with me at the birthday banquet today, so I’m not lonely.”

“That’s good. Mom has transferred ten million to your account. Buy whatever you want and have fun with your friends.”

“Mhm.” After she replied, her lips moved slightly, wanting to chat with her mother a little longer, but then she heard a faint sound of talking on the other side.

It should be morning over there, a time when there were many things to be busy with. Song Xinran paused, swallowed the words she wanted to say, and said, “Mother, Ru Ru is calling for me to go over. You go ahead and get busy, and… don’t overwork yourself. Please take care of your health.”

A busy tone.

After hanging up the phone, Song Xinran exhaled. She stood on the balcony for a little while longer. After adjusting her mood, she returned to the banquet hall.

The hall was lively, but the banquet hadn’t started yet, and not all the guests had arrived. Everyone was wearing expensive, custom-made clothing, behaving politely and appropriately with every gesture.

Even amidst them, Song Xinran was undoubtedly the focus of attention. This was not only due to her status as the birthday person and the Song family she represented but also her outstanding beauty.

Because it was her birthday, Song Xinran was dressed very formally tonight. She wore an off-the-shoulder evening gown in a Diana pink-rose hue, with silver threads outlining the hem of the skirt. A delicate, light-colored chiffon sash cinched her slender waist. A pair of crystal-like high heels made her skin appear even fairer, like a princess.

Unlike usual, her hair was completely styled up today, leaving only two strands of slightly curled wispy hair near her ears to frame her face, which made her neck appear even longer and more delicate.

Also eye-catching was the necklace around her neck. The European antique multi-layered pearl necklace shimmered brightly under the lights. The lace choker above the pearls perfectly concealed her gland at the back.

A supreme omega as captivating as a rose.

The people present wore appropriate smiles, holding red wine glasses and walking towards her: “Miss Song, I’ve just arrived. I want to wish you a happy birthday here first.”

“Xinran, you’ve gotten prettier again. Happy birthday.”

Amidst the chorus of congratulations, Song Xinran also smiled slightly and responded to each one, with perfect etiquette.

Everyone was from the same circle and more or less knew that Song Xinran didn’t like getting too close to outsiders, so they wisely kept a certain distance.

—But there were always people who didn’t read the room and came closer.

“Miss Song! Hello.” The speaker was a male alpha. He smiled, and his gaze as he looked at Song Xinran was mixed with disrespectful scrutiny. Next to him stood a cute omega with a apologetic expression.

Song Xinran had an impression of this omega. She had seen her a few times at some omega gatherings and had added her as a friend.

This cute omega’s family was in the clothing industry. Since she was an only child, her family doted on her, but it was said that she wasn’t interested in business, so her family had plans for an arranged marriage, seemingly with an alpha from a collateral branch of the Xie family. That must be the person speaking next to her.

Song Xinran was very repulsed and disliked his gaze. She only held back from telling the alpha to get lost in front of everyone because she didn’t want the apologetic and embarrassed omega to lose face. She reluctantly endured it and only stared coldly at the other party.

Unexpectedly, her tolerance only made the other party take advantage. He even moved closer to Song Xinran and said with a cheeky smile, “Miss Song, you might not know me, but you definitely know my cousin. My cousin is Xie Yuanjing from the Xie family.”

Song Xinran didn’t speak. He didn’t mind and continued to scrutinize Song Xinran. When his eyes swept over her neck, his eyes suddenly lit up: “Miss Song, the choker on your neck is ‘White Love,’ isn’t it? That price could buy an entire building in the capital. The Song family is truly wealthy.”

“I’ve only seen photos of this necklace. Can I touch it?” Although it was a question, he was already moving to reach out before Song Xinran could answer.

Song Xinran’s beautiful eyes narrowed, her gaze so cold it was almost freezing. She immediately took a step back. She didn’t want to endure it anymore and directly said, “Get lost.”

The alpha was stunned, then got a little angry: “How can you speak to me like that? I’m a member of the Xie family, after all. You…”

Before he could finish, he was interrupted. Xu Ru had noticed the tense atmosphere from a distance and immediately came over: “Ranran, didn’t you go to make a phone call? Why are you here?”

She didn’t even look at the alpha whose face was now ashen. She just pulled Song Xinran’s hand and said, “Qian Qian and the others are here. They’re waiting for you over there. Let’s go now.”

After saying that, she looked at the other side, but only addressed the cute omega: “Excuse us, we have to go now.”

She completely ignored the alpha next to her.

The omega hurriedly waved her hand, revealing a sweet but slightly embarrassed smile, and said, “It’s fine, it’s fine. You two go ahead.”

She felt a little awkward in her heart. What kind of alpha did her father find for her? And he even asked her to bring him to Miss Song’s birthday party. Now look, it was utterly humiliating!

Here, Xu Ru held Song Xinran’s hand. Seeing the lingering coldness in her eyes, she whispered, “This alpha is just an idiot. He has a screw loose. Today is your birthday. Don’t let him ruin your mood. We’ll have plenty of time to deal with him later.”

Song Xinran listened and then gave a soft “Mhm” after a long pause.

But as they passed the alpha, she paused and spoke in a voice only the three of them could hear:

“Just a collateral branch of the Xie family. What are you?”

“Do you believe me when I say that even if Xie Yuanjing himself came over—”

“I would still have the confidence to tell him to get lost.”

The gorgeous and fiery omega, like a rose with thorns, spoke with arrogance, yet it didn’t seem out of place at all.

However, as the person wounded by the rose’s thorn, the alpha’s face turned a kaleidoscope of colors, looking extremely unpleasant.

Under the magnificent crystal chandelier, everything, good or bad, seemed to be illuminated and exposed.

Liu Qian held a high-stemmed glass. The bright red wine swirled and flowed in the cup. Seeing Song Xinran and Xu Ru approach, her delicate and graceful face immediately broke into a brilliant smile.

“Happy birthday, Sister Xinran.” She pouted slightly and said, “I haven’t seen you in a long time. I really miss you. Oh, right, let me introduce you. This is my partner, A Ru.”

As she spoke, she linked arms with the person next to her. It was an alpha with a strong scholarly demeanor. A pale cyan New Chinese-style long dress made her temperament appear even gentler. Seeing Song Xinran look over, she simply pursed her lips and gave a reserved, slight smile.

It wasn’t repulsive, so even though the other person was an alpha, Song Xinran’s attitude was still acceptable, giving her good friend Liu Qian enough respect.

Liu Qian said affectionately, “Sister Xinran, you’ve heard her radio show before, do you remember?”

Song Xinran’s eyes flickered upon hearing this. People could always use a specific moment to recall the scene of an event, just like now. She thought of that evening on the set, listening to the radio, that magnificent and dreamlike sunset… and the cool alpha who was standing beside her at that moment.

Thinking of Gu Yu, Song Xinran couldn’t help but look at the time on her phone. There were still twenty minutes until the start of the banquet, and Gu Yu hadn’t arrived yet.

For the rest of the time, she couldn’t help but be a little absent-minded, frequently looking towards the entrance.

Seeing this, Xu Ru quietly leaned in close to Liu Qian and whispered, “Don’t you think Ranran is a little strange? Why does she keep looking towards the main entrance? Is she waiting for someone?”

Liu Qian tilted her head, her dark hair brushing her shoulder with the movement. While playing with her partner’s slender and beautiful fingers, she shook her head and said, “I don’t know.”

She was naturally restless and was casually looking around the venue.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, as if she had seen something interesting. Her gaze fixed on the entrance of the banquet hall.

“That alpha is so beautiful,” she couldn’t help but exclaim.

“What, what?” Xu Ru also followed her gaze curiously.

In that direction, an alpha with a tall figure and outstanding demeanor stood there. She seemed to have just entered. Her blue, semi-fitted, mid-length evening gown made her waist appear even thinner and her legs longer. Her entire presence was like the thin snow on the branches in early spring. Her features were delicate, and the mole at the corner of her eye was even more captivating against her snow-white skin.

Xu Ru’s mouth slightly dropped. She was speechless for a few seconds before she exclaimed in surprise, “This, this, this, isn’t this the alpha from the set!”

She remembered this person, named Gu Yu. Unlike the photos and videos online, this was the first time she had seen her in person. Xu Ru considered herself to have lived for so many years, but this was the first time she had seen this type of alpha.

Warmer than ice, fainter than water. In this generally restless society, her whole being seemed to carry an aura that made people feel calm. All in all, she was very unique and easily made people feel favorably towards her.

But… why would Gu Yu be here?

Xu Ru’s first reaction was to look at Song Xinran, afraid that she would immediately lose her temper.

But when she finally looked at Song Xinran, she was stunned.

Her friend was looking at the alpha named Gu Yu, and she was looking very intently. The emotion in her eyes… How should I put it? It wasn’t right.

But Xu Ru couldn’t quite put her finger on what wasn’t right, only feeling that the gaze was sticky and lingering.

She poked Liu Qian and said, “Don’t you think Ranran’s gaze towards that alpha is strange?”

Liu Qian glanced at her: “What’s strange about it? Isn’t that just the look you give to someone you like?”

She only took one look and could almost assert with certainty: “Sister Xinran likes that alpha.”