The Matrilocal Alpha and the Cold Actress Sweetly Explode on a Romance Variety Show (GL) - Chapter 26

The message on the comment section attracted significant attention from fans. Although they didn’t know if the content was true, many urgently wanted an answer.

【Tonight at 8 PM, I will drop the evidence on Weibo at @LeakerAccount. I have everything you want to know.】

After the show ended, many fans followed this Weibo account. Although most people were skeptical about the claim that Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi were a fake couple, planting a seed of doubt meant that disappointment was only a matter of time.

The issue in the comment section was circulating only among a small group, but the underlying concern fans had was very real.

Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi genuinely hadn’t been interacting much. The major fan bloggers who usually edited CP ‘sugar’ quickly analyzed the live stream recording from today and compared it frame-by-frame with previous broadcasts. They painstakingly counted the instances of physical contact.

For previous 6-hour variety show live recordings, the average interaction rate was:

Physical contact: 182 times.

Hand-holding: 45 times.

Kissing: 9 times.

Touching hair: 15 times.

Eye contact: 325 times.

Adjusting clothes, accessories, makeup: 12 times.

The status of the previous week’s live stream was completely different from the current one. Starting this week, their interactions had decreased, intimate actions were fewer, and many exchanges were brief, with a feeling of wanting to touch but not daring to.

The previous state they displayed was so affectionate and lingering that the current cold, distant attitude caused a profound sense of loss among the fans.

The number of times they made eye contact decreased from an average of over three hundred to only about thirty today. Instances of kissing, physical contact, and head-touching had all dropped to double digits, even single digits.

This visible cooling of the data made even fans who were confident in their relationship start to have doubts.

【I urgently need to know what’s going on with this couple. I can’t invest in this kind of unstable fandom.】

【The Qi/Wen couple next door, the CEO * Heiress dynamic, is so stable. Maybe I should follow them instead?】

【You were the ones who announced you were together, and now that I believe it, you pull a stunt like this. It’s truly disappointing.】

【Actually, I suspected it before, because the announcement was too rushed. Looking back, it seems there’s indeed a suspicion of hastily dealing with the media.】

【If it’s fake, I’ll be heartbroken. I genuinely felt invested in Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi and hoped they would end up together.】

【I’m a solo fan of XiXi and I don’t like Yu Xingyu. I hope they’re fake. That would be great.】

【Waiting for tonight’s post to see the truth.】

On the other side, Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi didn’t pay attention to the online information after leaving the show and had no idea what was happening.

After finally finishing their performance, they were relieved that they hadn’t made any mistakes in the recording due to personal reasons.

They got into the commercial car to head back.

Yu Xingyu could no longer control herself. Her soft body immediately curled up and nestled against Shen Tangxi’s shoulder, intimately wrapping her arms around her waist.

“Sister, I almost couldn’t hold back just now. It was such a difficult performance. I wanted to hug you, kiss you, and I couldn’t stop thinking about last night’s scene. It was too hard.”

While hugging her Sister, she reached her hand under the clothes to grope the soft flesh on her slender waist.

Shen Tangxi, feeling a tingling sensation, was very helpless.

“…”

The little puppy just finished being naughty last night. Why is she restless again?

She pushed her away slightly: “Don’t be so overly indulgent next time. The consequences of affecting work are serious. Also, be honest now, stop what you’re doing. We have something important to do tonight.”

Yu Xingyu’s hand paused. She noticed the route they were taking was not toward home, but toward the airport.

“What important thing?”

“Picking up my cousin, Jiang Zhi. We can all have dinner together and get acquainted.”

Shen Tangxi rubbed her temples with a slight headache. Yu Xingyu saw her Sister’s troubled expression and acted like a caring companion, moving closer and gently massaging her with her soft fingers.

She asked softly:

“Is that the cousin Uncle and Auntie asked us to look after?”

Is this the cousin who will be reporting everything that happens between the two of them to their parents?

She suddenly had a bad feeling.

If this Cousin Jiang Zhi lived with them, wouldn’t it be inconvenient to stick close and be affectionate with her Sister?

“Yes, that’s right. We might need to arrange some work for her. As long as she’s busy with her own things, it won’t affect us. So, don’t worry too much.”

Shen Tangxi’s explanation reassured Yu Xingyu. She decided she must treat her cousin well. Maybe she could even speak favorably about her to Uncle and Auntie.

Yu Xingyu guaranteed her sincerely, “Sister, don’t worry. I will definitely be good to our cousin. Whatever she asks, I will fulfill it.”

Shen Tangxi sighed: “Jiang Zhi has a rather mischievous personality. She doesn’t listen well. She worked at my aunt’s company before and messed up several deals. My aunt genuinely couldn’t handle her daughter anymore, which is why she sent her here. We probably can’t give her anything too important to do, or she might cause problems. The best case scenario is that she just doesn’t cause us trouble.”

Yu Xingyu thought about it: “Do we have any work like that in our team?”

Shen Tangxi shook her head: “I haven’t thought of anything yet. Let her do whatever she wants.”

Upon arriving at the airport.

Shen Tangxi arranged for bodyguards to meet the cousin. It wasn’t appropriate for her and Yu Xingyu to appear outside, as it could easily cause a commotion.

Half an hour later, the bodyguards escorted a young, pretty, long-haired Omega out of the VIP channel.

She looked around twenty-one or twenty-two years old, with long black hair tied back. She wore a baseball jacket and ripped jeans, and her Omega features included large, bright black eyes and a very cute baby face.

Shen Tangxi introduced her to Yu Xingyu: “This is my cousin, Jiang Zhi.”

She then turned to Jiang Zhi and said: “This is my girlfriend, Yu Xingyu. You can call her Cousin Xingyu.”

Jiang Zhi smiled and nodded: “Hello, Cousin Xingyu. I’m Jiang Zhi.”

Yu Xingyu also greeted her: “Hello, Cousin Jiang Zhi.”

“Uncle and Auntie asked me to supervise you two, so I’ll be living with you for the foreseeable future. I hope we can get along well.”

Jiang Zhi’s smile was mischievous. She liked this assignment. She had heard that Cousin Tangxi found a Matrilocal Alpha whom her family opposed.

Their status difference was vast. The only unique thing was the Alpha’s SSS-rank, otherwise, she didn’t deserve her cousin’s status at all.

Jiang Zhi was particularly curious about what magic this Alpha possessed that made her cousin fall for her. If it was just the high rank, that was boring. Being together would only be for the superior genetics.

She’s just a son-in-law. Would the Shen family really care about her? Do I really need to specifically monitor them?

Now that she saw her in person.

Jiang Zhi couldn’t smell the Alpha’s pheromones and couldn’t see any other advantages besides her good looks.

She truly didn’t understand why her cousin felt such genuine emotion for her. It’s baffling.

“Little Zhi, you must be tired from the flight. Sister has prepared a wonderful dinner. Let’s go now.”

Shen Tangxi said gently.

“Okay, Cousin. But can I sit with you?”

Before Shen Tangxi could speak, Jiang Zhi subtly pushed Yu Xingyu away, wrapping her arms around Shen Tangxi’s arm. Her posture was intimate and possessive.

Yu Xingyu didn’t say anything, but she really wanted to hold her Sister’s hand. Seeing her own spot occupied by her cousin made her feel a little jealous.

It’s a good thing my cousin is an Omega. Otherwise, I would be going crazy and crying.

Shen Tangxi didn’t want to embarrass Jiang Zhi. She could only soothe the clingy little puppy with a look, signaling that Jiang Zhi’s behavior was only temporary and would stop once they returned home.

Besides, it was just a seat.

Yu Xingyu was usually extremely clingy and always sat next to her.

Now that Jiang Zhi was here.

It was the first time they weren’t sitting next to each other in the car, their bodies not nestled together.

Yu Xingyu felt incredibly distressed, as if there was a void in her heart, and her only source of warmth was gone.

And her Sister was being hugged by her cousin instead of herself. She felt so wronged, so sad, so upset, and she wanted to cry.

But she had to be strong and couldn’t cry in front of her cousin, wuwuwu.

Throughout the drive, Jiang Zhi kept up a lively conversation with Shen Tangxi. Yu Xingyu couldn’t get a single word in and felt incredibly stifled. She really wanted to participate in their conversation, but every time she tried to speak, Jiang Zhi interrupted her.

So, Yu Xingyu could only watch the two of them talk with a wronged expression. She listened quietly, but felt colder and in more need of her Sister’s embrace.

The drive from the airport to the restaurant was only an hour, but Yu Xingyu felt like it lasted a century. She desperately wished they would arrive soon, or she would be tortured.

They finally reached the restaurant. Yu Xingyu rushed to pull Shen Tangxi to sit next to her. This time, she absolutely had to grab the seat next to her Sister.

However, Jiang Zhi’s face turned unpleasant. She quickly beat Yu Xingyu to the seat she was aiming for.

Shen Tangxi could tell Jiang Zhi was doing it deliberately. She knew her cousin’s mischievous nature, but she couldn’t do anything about her. Who would stoop to argue with the mindset of a child?

Although both Jiang Zhi and Yu Xingyu sometimes acted childishly.

Jiang Zhi was the naughty child.

Yu Xingyu was the obedient child.

The little puppy was still the favorite.

Shen Tangxi wanted to sit with the little puppy, so she stood up and pulled Yu Xingyu to sit directly across from Jiang Zhi.

The initially smug Jiang Zhi: “…”

She instantly felt furious.

Yu Xingyu looked like a child who had been given candy, utterly excited. Being able to sit across from her Sister made her eyes instantly light up.

The little rose’s leaves and branches seemed to regain moisture and luster. Her entire state was completely different from before.

Jiang Zhi, however, wore a grim expression and decided she had to teach Yu Xingyu a lesson.

Shen Tangxi waved for the waiter to serve the meal, interrupting the slightly unpleasant atmosphere.

If this continued, Jiang Zhi might throw a tantrum.

Although Jiang Zhi was her cousin, Shen Tangxi couldn’t help but favor the well-behaved little puppy, Xingyu.

The dinner consisted of French steak, black truffle foie gras, Chilean salmon, and the familiar red wine, Chateau Petrus 1986.

When Yu Xingyu saw they were drinking this red wine again, she couldn’t help but smile sweetly. This was the witness of her and her Sister’s love. Every time she drank this wine, it reminded her of their journey from the beginning to today.

Drinking this red wine was a habit for Shen Tangxi; she loved the taste the most. This was an unspoken understanding between her and Yu Xingyu, a perfect chemistry that Jiang Zhi could not understand.

Jiang Zhi absentmindedly ate her steak. Suddenly, her napkin fell to the floor.

She instinctively bent down to pick it up and suddenly saw the scene under the table.

Beneath the skirt were long, beautiful legs. The pale, smooth skin was exquisite.

But at that moment, one of those beautiful legs was hooked onto another seductive, tempting leg. The two legs were tightly intertwined, intimately inseparable, exchanging provocative gestures—a scene of sensual entanglement.

Jiang Zhi wanted to scream right now.

I’m just a child!

How can I see such a hot scene?

Oh my God.

I’m not sure. Let me look again.

This scene was addictive. After looking, she wanted to look again. She also felt an impulse for them to take it a step further, to do something even more intimate.

What is wrong with me? I must be crazy.

But she really wanted to scream.

In her excitement, Jiang Zhi accidentally knocked over the red wine on the table.

The large bottle of bright red wine spilled directly onto Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu, catching them completely off guard.

The accident was sudden. All three stared at each other.

“Jiang Zhi, what are you doing?”

Shen Tangxi was the first to react, quickly pulling Yu Xingyu up.

“I’m sorry, Cousin. I didn’t mean to.”

I was just too engrossed.

What you were doing under the table was too stimulating.

Jiang Zhi thought this. It’s normal for a pure, little girl like me to be overly excited seeing a scene like that for the first time, right?

Shen Tangxi sighed. She was relatively composed and felt there was no need to make a fuss over this, so she said helplessly: “You need to be more careful.”

A lot of red wine had spilled onto her and Yu Xingyu, so they quickly went home to change clothes after the meal ended.

After Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu returned to the villa, the first thing they did was shower and change because of the spilled wine.

But after washing, the bruises on their bodies were exposed. After they emerged in their pajamas.

Jiang Zhi happened to see the bruises of varying sizes on her cousin’s skin—her neck, legs, and arms.

She almost thought her cousin had been beaten, but she knew that was impossible. How did those marks appear? It’s truly bizarre.

Just as Jiang Zhi was about to ask, she suddenly noticed Yu Xingyu, who came out wearing a low-cut pajama top, also had similar marks on her neck.

The same bluish-purple marks.

And these marks were clearly patterned.

Completely different from ordinary bruises.

She swallowed the question she was about to ask, deciding to search for the answer on her phone later.

“Jiang Zhi, the room prepared for you is ready. You can go check it out now.”

“Cousin, can I stay next to your room? Right next door? Uncle asked me to observe you, so being close is best.”

“…”

Shen Tangxi was resigned but agreed, allowing Jiang Zhi to stay in the room next door.

She hoped Jiang Zhi would be well-behaved tonight and not disturb them.

That night, Jiang Zhi lay in bed and finally figured out the cause of the bruises on her cousin and Yu Xingyu. When she saw the truth, her skin instantly flushed red.

So that’s how they are made! It completely exceeded her knowledge.

Jiang Zhi couldn’t help but blush and feel her heart race at the thought. Especially when she heard some intimate sounds coming from the next door, making her instantly tense up.!!

It sounded like intense creaking of the bed.

What are those two doing? It sounds so stimulating.

The sounds from next door continued non-stop, and Jiang Zhi listened non-stop.

It was like opening a door to a new world. Things she hadn’t been interested in before were suddenly fascinating.

And most importantly, she understood why her cousin liked Yu Xingyu. The atmosphere between them was genuinely intimate and sweet.

Whether she liked Yu Xingyu or not didn’t matter. The important thing was that her cousin liked Yu Xingyu. They were so incredibly stimulating, and she really wanted to see it.

Jiang Zhi felt an impulse to sneak under the bed next door and see what the two were doing.

She wanted to watch the live stream.

The scene must be so stimulating.

Aah, if only I could see what they are doing next door, I wouldn’t bother Yu Xingyu anymore!

At the exact same time next door, Yu Xingyu was half-kneeling in front of Shen Tangxi, holding her waist, gently kissing her abdomen. Starting from the beautiful, defined ‘mermaid line,’ she placed one kiss after another, kissing her gently and attentively. The warm sensation made her skin tingle, eliciting soft gasps from the beauty.

Yu Xingyu licked upward from the beauty’s abdomen, reaching the soft area of the ‘secret garden.’ This area was highly sensitive. A delicate voice sounded, clearly conveying an extraordinary sensation.

Her touch made Shen Tangxi’s soul feel hot, trembling with excitement.

The two embraced and entangled intimately, completely unable to control each other’s pheromones.

The time rewound to one hour ago.

Shen Tangxi was actually very tired today. She hadn’t planned on any intimate contact, but Yu Xingyu had insisted on applying the medicine for her and then cried about Jiang Zhi’s rejection of her today.

Shen Tangxi couldn’t resist. She comforted her softly while applying the medicine. The cool ointment ambiguously rubbed against every private spot on her body. Somehow, it led them to the bed, and soon, they were intimately entwined.

And because the little puppy was holding a grudge and was jealous, their lovemaking tonight was exceptionally fierce, as if she wanted to devour her entirely.

It’s all Jiang Zhi’s fault! Why did she have to bully Yu Xingyu?

Yu Xingyu was already pitiful enough. Jiang Zhi stole her place, and Shen Tangxi couldn’t imagine how sad she must have felt today.

Shen Tangxi remembered that Yu Xingyu always stuck very close to her. Whenever they were together, they were intimately nestled against each other. Even on the show, they were generally together and wouldn’t be too far apart.

Suddenly being kept away from her made Shen Tangxi feel unaccustomed to it too. The little puppy must have felt especially lost. I can’t let this happen again.

Meanwhile, Jiang Zhi stayed up all night listening to the wall. Anything she didn’t understand, she looked up online. This search plunged her into a whole new world. She learned what a CP fan was and realized she was a fan herself.

The CP of Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi was incredibly popular online. There were countless fan-made videos of the couple’s interactions.

Jiang Zhi watched, utterly captivated and mesmerized. When she reached an exciting part, she wanted to scream out loud.

What made her unique was that she was right next door to this CP, and she listened to the bed rocking all night—a privilege no other fan had.

The more CP-related videos Jiang Zhi watched, the more she became obsessed. But just as she was happily immersed in the fandom, she saw a sudden message on Weibo claiming the two were a fake couple.

She clicked on it and nearly choked with anger. A blogger had posted a photo, allegedly showing Yu Xingyu with another girlfriend. Her girlfriend was an outsider who had visited her studio, and the photo’s date was during the variety show recording period.

The rumor claimed Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu were a fake couple involved in a financial transaction to manage the media crisis. Once the show ended, they would suddenly announce their breakup. Everything they displayed before was fake!

The set of photos and the narrative made the story sound incredibly convincing.

If Jiang Zhi hadn’t listened to the wall all night next door, she might have believed it herself.

She had previously disliked Yu Xingyu, but her opinion had changed. How could the woman her cousin loved be bad? Her previous understanding was too superficial, which caused the misunderstanding. Now that the misunderstanding was resolved, she just wanted to watch the live stream of their intimacy.

However, Jiang Zhi noticed that the matter was gaining momentum. After a night of online exposure, many fans had started believing the fake news.

Even though the photo didn’t show Yu Xingyu and the other woman together—at most, it was a picture of the woman entering the studio—it was essentially a story based on “one picture and pure fabrication.” Yet, many people believed it.

The internet was an echo chamber. Many people didn’t verify the truth; hearsay and rumors were taken as fact.

Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi were woken up by an urgent phone call in the morning.

It was from Zhou Sisi.

As soon as she answered, an anxious voice came through the line.

“Tangxi, Yu Xingyu, check Weibo now! Someone leaked the photo from the drugging incident. I’m investigating which media outlet leaked the photo. I’m definitely going to teach them a painful lesson this time.”

Although the media outlets had been threatened and forced to hand over the flash drives, the information wasn’t perfectly secure. Some reporters kept private backups and wouldn’t hand over the original photos. Furthermore, the promise of a big reward would certainly tempt some to take the risk and sell the photo.

The photo itself wasn’t much—it was just the woman at the jewelry studio door, with no contact with Yu Xingyu. However, with malicious manipulation, it turned into a public relations crisis.

“The internet is buzzing with rumors that you two are a fake couple. It’s ridiculous! I’ve already sent out a lawyer’s letter and plan to sue the person for slander. We should have results soon. But you two need to clarify the situation and release some intimate material to reassure your fans and alleviate public suspicion. The reason this has such a huge impact is because your interactions on the show haven’t been as intimate recently, making fans lose confidence. You need to clarify quickly, or many fans will unfollow.”

Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu felt this incident was surprising.

They couldn’t believe that merely controlling their interaction level on the show led to such a misunderstanding among the fans.

How insecure must they be to distrust them?

In private, the two were extremely affectionate. It was only because her parents didn’t want them exposed in public that they held back.

Otherwise, Yu Xingyu’s personality wouldn’t be restrained. She wanted to be intimate with her Sister freely and, ideally, let the whole world know.

“Okay, Sister Zhou. We’ll post something on Weibo soon to reassure the fans.”

Shen Tangxi replied.

After hanging up.

The couple began brainstorming what to post to prove to their fans that they were a genuine couple.

They had never considered this problem before and couldn’t understand why fans would be suspicious. Was the power of rumor really that strong? It was hard to grasp.

The truth was the truth; it couldn’t be faked. Should they just openly say that their family didn’t allow them to show public affection? That would likely only make their parents angrier.

Just as they were depressed about what to post.

They heard Jiang Zhi knocking outside the door.

“Cousin Tangxi, Cousin Xingyu, I saw today’s trending topics. I know you’re worried about this. I have a fantastic idea that can help you clarify the situation and make the fans believe you one hundred percent.”

Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu exchanged a look and opened the door to let Jiang Zhi in.

“What’s the idea? How can you be sure it will work?”

Jiang Zhi was absolutely sure. Her eyes shone with a laser beam’s intensity as she mentally scanned the two, looking for signs of intimacy.

She wanted to confirm the intensity of last night’s ‘battle.’

Then she was shocked to realize Yu Xingyu’s lips looked slightly bitten! !!!!

Aah, aah, aah! (Mute scream)

(Pinching the philtrum)(Pinching the philtrum)(Exhale)(Exhale)

Jiang Zhi excitedly slapped her thigh, making the two women look at each other, confused. ???

“Ahem, here’s the plan. First, have your team account post the surveillance footage of the Omega entering the studio. That will make her purpose for seeking out Yu Xingyu clear, and the fans won’t misunderstand her as an outside girlfriend. Second, reinforce the fans’ sense of security, giving them absolute confidence in you two so that no matter what catastrophic rumor appears, your relationship won’t crumble. So, let me take photos of you and design the copy to attract fans. I guarantee the fans will be satisfied.”

“You?”

Shen Tangxi frowned, slightly doubting her ability.

Her aunt’s several business deals had been ruined by Jiang Zhi, costing a lot of money. She truly feared she wouldn’t do a good job.

“Yes, me! Let me help you solidify your fan base and give the fans some sugar. But you two have to cooperate with me to take photos and videos.”

Jiang Zhi finished speaking with conviction.

The choice was now in Yu Xingyu and Shen Tangxi’s hands. They decided to first see what ideas Jiang Zhi had. They could decide whether to adopt them later.

“Okay, now take off your clothes. I’m going to start filming.”

Jiang Zhi said with a playful smile, pulling out a camcorder. ???

“Take off what clothes? No!”

“Why do we need to do that?”

“No, how can you take pictures otherwise? If the fans have to live a bland, restrained life every day, they’ll leave. If the fans disappear, all your endorsements and resources will disappear. Think about your commercial value. You have to do this! Consider it a sacrifice for your career.”

“…”

Something about this doesn’t sound right.

However, Shen Tangxi and Yu Xingyu decided to cooperate and see the shooting effect.

They both wore revealing tank tops. Jiang Zhi immediately pulled open her cousin’s shirt to expose her waist, jumping up and loudly directing their actions.

“Cousin Xingyu, hug her! Hug her! Hug her waist! Aaaah, grope higher! Grope higher! Boldly grope inside!”

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Author’s Note:

Yu Xingyu: Cousin Jiang Zhi is more aggressive than I am!