The Matrilocal Alpha and the Cold Actress Sweetly Explode on a Romance Variety Show (GL) - Chapter 23

Shen Tangxi gently wiped away the tears from Yu Xingyu’s face with a handkerchief, concealing the flush that had risen on her own cheeks, and comforted her softly.

“Don’t be afraid, Sister is here. No matter what happens, Sister will be by your side.”

Yu Xingyu cried even louder after being comforted, seeming to pour out all the grievances in her heart.

Tears streamed down her face like pearls on a broken string.

Her almond eyes, with thick lashes, were bright and black, constantly brimming with tears. The sadness and distress contained in her gaze were heartbreaking.

Her expression was bewildered, her head hung low, and her eyes looked lost. This incident seemed to have hit her hard, a significant setback.

When crying, she was like a helpless child. Although her voice was soft, she sounded like a desperate, wounded little animal. Hearing it made one feel guilty, wondering what had happened to hurt her so deeply.

At this moment, the sorrow radiating from her aggrieved face was enough to move listeners and bring tears to onlookers’ eyes.

Even people with hearts of stone would feel sympathy for her.

Shen Tangxi genuinely cared about Yu Xingyu. The emotion she displayed due to this incident wasn’t fake; she was truly angry.

This was an infringement on Yu Xingyu’s personal interests. She had just started her business and encountered this kind of issue. In fact, her current opportunity was hard-won. Creation is a job that relies heavily on feeling and talent. Even excellent designers might only have a few masterpiece designs.

Many designers run out of creative juice by middle age, so every spark of inspiration is incredibly precious.

Without the creator’s painstaking effort, these works wouldn’t exist, and the cycle from birth to disappearance is instantaneous.

The illicit merchants who created the counterfeits were simply capitalizing on her fame and her fans’ efforts without working themselves.

Shen Tangxi did not want Yu Xingyu’s design talent to be used in vain, so she strongly supported her asserting her rights and making those people pay a reasonable price.

••••

Yu Xingyu’s crying scene on the variety show left a deep impression on the audience of this episode.

It was incredibly contagious; the tears were enough to make people empathize deeply.

【Who hurt my Xingyu?】

【Someone plagiarized Yu Xingyu’s designs and made counterfeit bracelets. That’s unforgivable.】

【We must report their shops and have their products taken down.】

【The fact that counterfeits still exist means the fans haven’t been angry enough.]

【I am willing to be a snowflake in the avalanche. These people infringed on others’ interests and must pay the price.】

The resourceful netizens quickly tracked down the merchants selling the counterfeit goods.

The counterfeit versions of Yu Xingyu’s “Xingyu Twelve Constellations” series were almost identical in style, but the quality was miles apart. Being machine-made, many details were poorly executed, the accessories were sharp and could scratch the skin, and the finished product had a cheap smell.

Crucially, the weight, quality, and feel were completely different from the genuine articles.

Even the carved patterns were much shallower than the originals.

The difference in quality was immediately apparent, and the texture was very poor.

Soon, many bloggers posted anti-counterfeit and consumer warning videos. Following repeated action, the few counterfeit shops quickly received tens of thousands of negative reviews.

Their sales suffered a devastating blow. After the news broke, the number of people buying counterfeits drastically decreased.

Fans frantically reported them for removal, quickly curbing the tide of piracy.

••••

Two days after the variety show recording ended.

They returned to the hotel where they usually stayed. The discussion surrounding Yu Xingyu’s drunken crying on the show remained a hot topic across the internet for days.

Yu Xingyu had cried into Shen Tangxi’s embrace for an entire night, literally crying until she couldn’t shed another tear, finally falling asleep from exhaustion.

Shen Tangxi felt Yu Xingyu was a very sensitive person. She truly worried that such emotional turmoil would harm her.

She was very concerned about her, fearing an accident, but the little puppy only clung tightly to her while crying, avoiding any other acts.

Yu Xingyu’s mood improved slightly after returning. This was also because the shop manager told her that orders had surged. Since the public condemnation of counterfeits, many people had come to support her, significantly boosting sales.

However, she also clearly knew that to retain her customers, she couldn’t just rely on attacking the counterfeits; she truly needed her designs to be loved and recognized.

Yu Xingyu instructed her staff to release a promotional poster for the “Only” ring. This ring style was very unique and held a very special meaning.

Only two people in love, wearing it, would understand the feeling—the destined telepathy of love when searching for fate in a vast crowd. Only those who wore it would understand.

This ring was not a wedding ring, and the theme was unrelated to marriage, but it was truly a ring that sought love.

After finishing her work.

Yu Xingyu’s first thought was still to be with her Sister.

She quietly approached the sofa, sat next to her beautiful Sister, tightly wrapped her arms around her soft waist, and gently kissed her neck, licking her like an animal.

The skin on her neck was fragrant and soft, and being close to the scent gland made the area exceptionally sensitive, making Shen Tangxi feel tingly and slightly ticklish.

Shen Tangxi couldn’t help but touch her neck, turning back to gently embrace Yu Xingyu’s shoulder: “Are you feeling better now? I was so worried seeing your uncontrollable distress before.”

Yu Xingyu intimately nestled her head on Shen Tangxi’s shoulder. She said somewhat wistfully:

“Actually, I didn’t intend to cry at first, but then the tears just wouldn’t stop flowing. But with Sister beside me, I don’t feel bad anymore. Sister, I heard that kissing can cure psychological trauma. I was hit hard by the piracy issue. Can you let me kiss you again?”!!!

Shen Tangxi instantly stopped worrying.

This little puppy’s acting is getting better and better! She had genuinely thought Yu Xingyu was deeply sad, but now she was thinking about being naughty again. How can she be hurt when she’s acting like this?

“You kissed me all night when you were drunk. Did you forget all that?”

Shen Tangxi looked at her incredulously.

Yu Xingyu shook her head in confusion: “Sister, you said I was drunk, so how could I remember? I truly forgot. I can’t recall anything that happened that night. Please let me kiss you again. I’m still so sad and need comfort. Maybe I didn’t kiss you enough. The doctor said I need more kissing to be cured, and kissing between lovers helps health. “

“…”

Shen Tangxi had never met an Alpha like Yu Xingyu, who had so many absurd justifications, yet managed to state them all so logically.

Crucially, she had never heard of any such theories. How did she even come up with this?

And Yu Xingyu was adept at playing pitiful, acting spoiled, and shedding little pearl tears.

At the slightest disagreement, she would look at you with such vulnerability that it was impossible to say anything harsh.

Shen Tangxi refused the little puppy this time.

“Where did you read these random, improper ideas? They are completely indecent.”

Yu Xingyu explained: “It was researched by scientists! Kissing can effectively lead to weight loss. Kissing every day can reduce fat and improve your figure. It can effectively prevent wrinkles, making you younger with every kiss. And most importantly, the pleasant mood generated by kissing releases endorphins, which can act as a painkiller! So, when you feel bad, you should kiss! The more you kiss, the more problems you solve! Sister, let’s kiss right now! The kiss on the show that day doesn’t count for today. We haven’t kissed today yet. Sister, I’m under so much stress. Quick, kiss me!”

As she finished speaking, she leaned in, moving closer to the beautiful Omega’s rosy, tempting pink lips.

Shen Tangxi didn’t get a chance to refute and was kissed squarely.

The words she meant to say became muffled in her mouth and were drowned out in the deep, domineering kiss.

As she was kissed and left breathless and confused, she suddenly realized the little puppy could spout any nonsense just to get a kiss.

Crucially, she said all this without a change in expression, showing absolutely no sign of lying.

This is a scheming little puppy.

After a long moment, Shen Tangxi was left panting. She finally managed to push Yu Xingyu away, saying indignantly in a soft voice:

“You just wanted to kiss me, and you found so many excuses!”

“It’s because Sister’s charm is boundless, which inspires me. And I can never kiss you enough. Although I sincerely want to kiss Sister, every word I said was serious, not a single lie. It’s just that most people don’t dare to speak or act as sincerely as I do towards Sister. I know many people admire Sister. I might be ordinary among them, but what makes me different is that I say what I think and do what I want. I don’t hide anything. In front of Sister, I am a clean white paper. You can clearly see any pattern on it at a glance. So, Sister, do you see my fervent, sincere heart?”

Yu Xingyu finished speaking and innocently took her Sister’s hand, unbuttoned her own shirt, and guided her hand inside.

She stopped only when her hand reached her heart.

“It’s warm here. Can you feel it?”

Shen Tangxi felt the heat of the skin touch her; it was almost scalding. She clearly felt a vibrant heart beating continuously. This sincere heart only contained one person, and it could only see her.

She genuinely felt Yu Xingyu’s sincerity, as if she were holding her heart out for her to see.

How could anyone not love such an adorable little puppy?

Shen Tangxi tightly embraced Yu Xingyu and rubbed her cheek against hers.

“Mm, I feel it. It’s beating very fast.”

“Then can Sister let me kiss her again?”

…

“No. I need to talk about something serious. My parents have invited us back for dinner this weekend. Don’t be nervous. Just treat it as a normal meeting. I will handle everything. There won’t be any problems.”

Shen Tangxi considered this the first step toward her parents accepting Yu Xingyu.

Her parents had previously opposed their relationship and, even after publicly announcing Yu Xingyu would marry in, hadn’t acknowledged her or taken the agreement seriously, hoping they would break up soon.

However, the recent public opinion shift had changed her parents’ attitude toward Yu Xingyu.

This dinner would inevitably involve testing and scrutiny, but for their future together, meeting the parents was an unavoidable hurdle.

Shen Tangxi would try her best to persuade her parents not to give Yu Xingyu a hard time. Since they finally had this opportunity to meet, she certainly didn’t want things to become complicated.

Yu Xingyu started to feel nervous when she heard about meeting her parents. She didn’t know if her Sister’s parents would like her.

She was afraid they wouldn’t accept an Alpha like her and wasn’t sure how to handle them.

She was honest, direct, obedient, and well-behaved, but because of this, she was passive in her actions. She didn’t know how to perfectly pass the test with Shen Tangxi’s parents.

••••

Song Hanyue, as the boss behind several counterfeit jewelry shops, was furious to see her shops reported and taken down.

Although she later spent money to resolve the issue and had the shops unblocked.

Business plummeted and was no longer as good as before.

It was all Yu Xingyu’s fault.

That bitch was fake crying on the show.

Don’t think I can’t see her true colors. She’s scheming, she’s a green tea (feigning innocence), and while she pretends to be pure and innocent on the surface, her true nature is completely duplicitous.

She vowed to ruin Yu Xingyu’s reputation and expose her true self to the public.

She also wanted to make Shen Tangxi realize that choosing her was the biggest mistake, one she would regret for the rest of her life.

On the other side.

Shen Wanshan and Su Yuexian decided to invite Yu Xingyu to be a guest at the Shen family home.

The reason for the change in attitude was Shen Tangxi’s announcement that Yu Xingyu was an SSS-rank Alpha. The couple was utterly shocked to hear this news.

They had previously investigated Yu Xingyu and found her to be just an ordinary Alpha. They never imagined she was SSS-rank, which was truly surprising.

This was the reason they softened their stance. Otherwise, it would have been very difficult to accept an ordinary Alpha dating Shen Tangxi.

During this time, they had also arranged for people to investigate Yu Xingyu’s character and found she wasn’t the kind of person who coveted wealth or was an uneducated Alpha who only lived off her partner.

Although her current entrepreneurial venture hadn’t achieved significant success yet, she was far more driven than those lazy rich brats.

At least she had a bit of talent, not completely useless.

The true factor that swayed them into accepting Yu Xingyu was the rank.

While the Shen family wasn’t so conservative as to force their daughter into a marriage alliance, they still hoped she would find a good match—someone who was excellent in all aspects.

The former Yu Xingyu didn’t meet this standard, but her current exceptional rank compensated for this shortcoming.

They finally decided to give Yu Xingyu a chance.

Of course, this invitation didn’t mean they accepted her yet. It was just an opportunity for her to step into the entry ticket to high society.

Whether she could seize the opportunity depended on whether she was smart enough and capable enough to be worthy of Shen Tangxi.

Publicly parading a relationship on a variety show was not something that was acknowledged in their elite circle.

This meant that for Yu Xingyu, this was just the beginning. To be legitimately with Shen Tangxi, she had to start from scratch.

Shen Tangxi, their daughter, was already completely devoted to Yu Xingyu even before they were officially married.

She had called Su Yuexian several times before returning home, repeatedly instructing her not to make things difficult for Yu Xingyu.

Not making things difficult was impossible.

Shen Wanshan and Su Yuexian did not tell Shen Tangxi that this invitation was not just for them, but for many of the Shen family relatives—essentially a large family gathering of dozens of people.

The presence of an SSS-rank Alpha made this gathering particularly exciting. Many people were very curious about Yu Xingyu’s identity, and she would undoubtedly be scrutinized thoroughly.

This was the perfect opportunity to introduce Yu Xingyu’s identity to the Shen family.

Whether the Shen family accepted Yu Xingyu, or what attitude they took toward her, was all part of the test.

After all, if she married Shen Tangxi, she would inevitably have to deal with these people eventually.

Yu Xingyu’s ability to get along with them was key to her acceptance into the Shen family.

On Saturday afternoon, the couple finished their work and drove in their luxury car to the Shen family’s mountain manor.

As one of the Shen family’s luxury residences, this manor was usually only used for special events.

And only Shen family relatives or close friends were invited.

Shen Tangxi comforted Yu Xingyu in the car. “Baby, don’t be nervous. Just do as I told you. Just answer honestly whatever people ask. If you encounter a truly difficult question, refuse to answer or simply pass the question to me. You don’t need to put up with them; basic courtesy and respect are enough. Nothing else is a concern. Conversely, the more you retreat or avoid questions, the less they will like you.”

Yu Xingyu nodded.

She just needed to be neither servile nor overbearing.

Respect and courtesy were essential. She hoped Shen Tangxi’s parents would accept her.

Upon entering the villa.

Shen Tangxi saw several familiar cars parked outside.

She knew immediately something was wrong. Her parents hadn’t told her they had invited so many people.

She wondered if Yu Xingyu would be comfortable with such a large gathering.

She would have to play it by ear.

Yu Xingyu originally didn’t like crowded occasions, mainly because she didn’t know what to talk about.

But that was before she transmigrated.

Now, after filming a variety show and commercials, she had become very outgoing. She could film a variety show in front of thousands of people and feel completely unfazed.

As the two entered the villa.

Acquaintances and relatives came over to greet Shen Tangxi.

When they saw Yu Xingyu, they couldn’t help but look at her with curious and scrutinizing eyes.

Many young Omegas also discreetly checked out Yu Xingyu, whispering among themselves, their eyes reflecting a desire for a high-rank partner.

Some even envied Shen Tangxi for secretly reserving such a high-rank Alpha.

They had previously mocked her decision behind her back. Now, they realized she hadn’t found a poor son-in-law, but a forgotten diamond in the rough.

“Cousin Tangxi, let’s go play golf. We haven’t played together in a long time. Bring Xingyu along. We definitely need to have some fun.”

Several beautiful young Omegas came over and invited Shen Tangxi, occasionally smiling at Yu Xingyu.

Shen Tangxi turned to ask Yu Xingyu: “Do you like playing golf?”

On the way here, she had told the little puppy to be honest: like what you like, dislike what you dislike. If you don’t want to play, refuse directly. Don’t worry about anyone’s opinion, only maintain courtesy toward her parents.

She thought it would be completely normal for Yu Xingyu to refuse.

But Yu Xingyu’s next words surprised her.

“Yes, I like playing golf.”

Hearing this, others were intrigued and gathered around: “Is Yu Xingyu good at golf?”

They all knew Yu Xingyu was from an ordinary family. She seemed to have been working part-time until she met Shen Tangxi, which changed her life.

She can actually play?

It wasn’t that they looked down on her, but it just didn’t seem logical.

Shen Tangxi’s cousins pressed further:

“Then how about a couple of rounds?”

“I couldn’t be more honored.”

Yu Xingyu agreed with a smile.

Her tone carried absolute confidence.

Shen Tangxi was a little surprised. She thought Yu Xingyu looked quite cool.

Is this still my soft, tender little puppy who always clings to me and acts spoiled?

The contrast is huge! She was truly impressed.

She suddenly felt that she had only seen the tip of Yu Xingyu’s iceberg and never imagined the little puppy had such a cool side. It was unbelievable.

How can I see all sides of my versatile little puppy? It would be wonderful to see her different aspects.

After the golf game, she would find a secluded spot to secretly interrogate the little puppy.

What other talents are you hiding from me? I need to know them all!

Yu Xingyu genuinely knew how to play golf.

Mainly because her family’s financial situation was good before she transmigrated. Studying design was a very expensive endeavor. It was impossible to do well without a family foundation.

And golf wasn’t a groundbreaking sport. Isn’t it normal that she can play?

Yu Xingyu was a person who enjoyed trying different things. She knew other recreational activities, mainly because these things could bring her design inspiration, allowing her to create more work.

The group went to the golf course in the backyard. Servants brought out drinks and snacks, and there were several caddies and staff members.

The setup looked very professional, comparable in scale to an external golf course.

The cousins gathered around Yu Xingyu, teasing her: “Little Sister Xingyu, should we let you win first?”

For some reason, the tone felt slightly offensive.

Yu Xingyu shook her head: “If you let me win, you will regret it, because once I start, you won’t get a chance to hit the ball. So, are you sure you want to let me win?”

No one had ever seen such arrogance.

As proud young masters and ladies, they naturally felt challenged by this statement.

The atmosphere grew tense.

“Fine, you go first. It seems Little Sister Xingyu is quite confident. You must be very good.”

The words were spoken in spite.

Yu Xingyu directly admitted it.

“That’s right, I am very good.”

Shen Tangxi fell silent.

Did I teach her to be this direct?

This is too blunt!

If they didn’t know her, they would think she was deliberately provoking them.

She couldn’t help but press her fingers to her forehead.

The cousins had clearly underestimated the little puppy.

Yu Xingyu picked up a club and didn’t hold back, hitting the ball cleanly and gracefully.

Everyone’s eyes followed the ball’s trajectory in an arc, wide-eyed.

The next second, someone’s expression changed.

“It went in?”

“What?”

“Ah, she seems to have some skill.”

Yu Xingyu then proved with her actions that she was indeed very good.

She planned to use professional technique to impress everyone.

She hit ten consecutive balls, leaving no chance for anyone else.

After about an hour.

Everyone remained silent for that hour.

Shen Tangxi: “…”

Why did you have to provoke her?

The little puppy’s personality is already blunt.

Now you’ve learned your lesson.

Finally, to save the cousins from utter humiliation.

Shen Tangxi decided to coax the little puppy down.

“Xingyu, you must be tired after playing for so long. Let’s go back and rest.”

“Just the two of us?”

“Yes.”

Yu Xingyu’s eyes lit up.

She instantly threw the club down.

She happily ran to her Sister’s side.

The cousins behind them: “…”

The damage was minimal, but the insult was maximal.

At least this troublemaker is finally gone.

Otherwise, no one would have saved face today.

Because Yu Xingyu truly lacked tact and didn’t cater to anyone.

Yu Xingyu excitedly pulled Shen Tangxi, and the two went to a secluded balcony on the upper floor.

She had missed her Sister terribly.

She finally had time alone.

So, seeing no one around, she couldn’t help but move closer and lean into her embrace.

Shen Tangxi pulled her to sit on a chair on the balcony and couldn’t help but ask:

“Baby, when did you learn to play golf? This is the first time I’ve heard this today. What other skills are you hiding from me? Tell me everything, one by one.”

“There are many. Do you want to hear them, Sister?”

“Tell me quickly, don’t hide anything from Sister.”

Yu Xingyu smiled slightly: “Sister, if you kiss me once, I’ll tell you one skill I know, okay?”

Shen Tangxi sighed helplessly, feeling the little puppy had learned to negotiate badly.

However, she didn’t think one kiss could exchange for many skills.

After all, one couldn’t master too many things, and Shen Tangxi herself, being busy with work, didn’t have many skills either.

She assumed there wouldn’t be too many and agreed to the condition.

“Okay, but the skill you mention must be mastered. Casually learned ones don’t count, and whatever you know, you must show me later.”

“Good. Of course, I want to show Sister! I can’t wait.”

Yu Xingyu thought about showing her skills in bed. Then her Sister would let her do whatever she wanted.

“Then tell me.”

Shen Tangxi looked expectant.

Yu Xingyu: “I can play the piano.”

(She passed Grade 6 in her past life.)

“Good, that counts.”

Shen Tangxi leaned down and gently kissed her lips, barely a touch.

Yu Xingyu was dissatisfied. The kiss felt too brief!

Next time, I need to take the initiative.

“I can also ski, and I participate in amateur competitions, so I’m quite skilled. Let me kiss Sister this time.”

With that, she embraced Shen Tangxi and leaned in for a kiss. This time, she kissed her with the intention of a deep kiss, determined to leave her Sister weak in the knees.

Shen Tangxi’s pretty face instantly flushed red.

Her body was momentarily lost.

She could only passively endure the passionate, fiery kiss.

Amidst the couple’s lingering embrace, the light in the inner room of the balcony suddenly turned on.

Shen Tangxi’s parents and several other people stood behind them, looking at them with shocked expressions.

A child’s voice called out.

“Ah, the Sisters are kissing here.”

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Author’s Note:

Shen Tangxi: Let’s move to a different planet (covers face).