Everyone Loves the Alpha, But He’s Not Interested [Transmigration] - Chapter 8

After the audition at Peach Snow Pond, Yu Qingxue told Ning Xi to go back and wait for further news.

Although Ning Xi had great confidence in her acting skills, she couldn’t fully relax until a contract was signed.

As soon as she returned to her dormitory, she opened WeChat and started probing Assistant Xue for information in a roundabout way.

Ning Xi: Assistant Xue, has the preliminary audition ended?

At the gymnasium, by the time Yu Qingxue returned, the eight judges had already finalized the list of candidates who would move on to the second round. When she received Ning Xi’s message, Yu Qingxue casually took a photo of the list and sent it to her.

Assistant Xue: There are a few really promising candidates. President Yu reviewed the list and seemed quite pleased.

In reality, Yu Qingxue didn’t even know what the people on the second-round list looked like.

She said that on purpose, just to keep Ning Xi talking to her. Of course, Ning Xi had no idea she was actually chatting with Yu Qingxue herself.

Ning Xi: Do you know who President Yu liked the most?

Yu Qingxue glanced at the list and gave her the first name at the top.

Assistant Xue: It seems to be Cai Yixuan.

Cai Yixuan. Ning Xi whispered the name aloud. It sounded incredibly familiar. She was sure the name had appeared in the novel, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t remember where.

Maybe she would recall it when she saw the person in real life.

The characters in the novel were all quite distinct, but there were simply too many of them. When reading, Ning Xi eventually gave up on remembering names and just focused on appearances.

After the first audition, Cai Yixuan caused quite a stir on the campus forum. Wanting to avoid drawing too much attention to herself, Ning Xi decided to skip classes altogether. Aside from going to the cafeteria for meals, she stayed in her dorm the rest of the time to prepare with full focus.

Yu Qingxue was a sharp businesswoman who never spoke in absolutes. She always left room for interpretation and kept others guessing. Last time at Peach Snow Pond, she had praised Ning Xi’s performance, but through chatting with Assistant Xue, Ning Xi learned that Yu Qingxue hadn’t even mentioned her to the other eight judges.

Could things have quietly fallen through without a word?

Ning Xi was uncertain and worried.

While she waited in anxiety, the second round of auditions for the female lead in Wen Mo officially began.

Out of over twenty people from the first round, only five had been selected for the second.

This time, there were only three judges: Yu Qingxue, the head director Jiang Yuanxin, and the head screenwriter.

“Qingxue, how’s your love life going?” Jiang Yuanxin asked with a smile.

Yu Qingxue had been lazily playing with her fingertips, but she straightened up when she heard the question. A smile curved her lips, and her light-colored eyes softened with warmth.

“It’s going well. That kid is very sweet,” she said with a hint of playfulness. But deep down, she still regretted that she hadn’t had a chance to truly experience it.

Lately, she had been dreaming every night about the two of them leaning close together, their lips almost touching.

“A kid?” the screenwriter said in surprise. “You’re dating someone younger?”

Yu Qingxue rested her chin in her hand and replied with pride, “Five years younger than me.”

Jiang Yuanxin chuckled knowingly. “Younger means better stamina. You, as a lifetime bachelor, wouldn’t understand.”

The screenwriter fell silent for a moment, visibly wounded.

Feeling a little left out, the screenwriter quietly lowered his head and began flipping through the script to prepare for the questions.

Yu Qingxue’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “Exactly. It’s better to go for someone younger. They’re cute, obedient, and most importantly, full of energy.”

Jiang Yuanxin laughed again. “Just don’t go overboard. Take care of your health, and don’t scare the poor kid.”

Yu Qingxue waved him off. “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”

Jiang Yuanxin said nothing more, though he clearly wasn’t convinced.

The second round officially began. Jiang Yuanxin looked at the list and told the staff, “Have Cai Yixuan go last. The others can be called in any order.”

Yu Qingxue raised her eyebrows. “Why treat her differently? Why does she go last?”

The screenwriter explained, “Among all the candidates, Cai Yixuan has the best appearance. Her acting was also the most impressive during the first round. Don’t you always prefer saving the best for last?”

Yu Qingxue didn’t give much thought to how impressive Cai Yixuan supposedly was. In her mind, the best had indeed been saved for last. She was already imagining the surprise on their faces later.

After watching the first four auditions, Yu Qingxue looked at Jiang Yuanxin with a raised brow. “These are the carefully selected finalists you chose?”

Jiang Yuanxin answered, “They haven’t graduated yet. Not everyone is a genius like you. In the past hundred years, we’ve only seen one talent like yours.”

Yu Qingxue gave a soft hum, her tone playful. “That might not be true.”

She had already met a real genius. She just hadn’t told them yet.

The screenwriter added, “But Cai Yixuan really has potential. She’s the most convincing Alpha I’ve seen for the role of Feng Yunyan. You’ll see it for yourself soon.”

Cai Yixuan was sitting outside, watching the first four girls enter the room with confidence and come out looking defeated. That alone told her she was likely to succeed.

“Cai Yixuan, it’s your turn,” a staff member called.

“Thank you,” she replied, pushing open the door and walking in.

The moment she stepped inside, her eyes immediately found Yu Qingxue sitting at the center. Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she lowered her eyes.

“Hello, Director. Hello, Screenwriter. Hello, President Yu. My name is Cai Yixuan. I’m a third-year acting student, and I’m twenty years old.”

Yu Qingxue’s gaze rested lazily on her and she asked curiously, “Why are you already in your third year at the age of twenty?”

Ning Xi was twenty-one and had only just started her sophomore year.

Seeing that her idol was speaking to her directly, Cai Yixuan tried her best to remain calm.

“President Yu, most students are in their third year at twenty. You’re the only one who skipped so many grades and graduated from university at eighteen.”

Yu Qingxue frowned and glanced at Jiang Yuanxin and the screenwriter.

Jiang Yuanxin nodded. “That’s true.”

The screenwriter added, “My nephew is also twenty and in his third year.”

Yu Qingxue kept her doubts to herself, planning to ask Fang Huailian about it after the auditions.

“I’m good. You two go ahead with the questions,” she said.

Cai Yixuan’s eyes dimmed slightly. She had hoped that Yu Qingxue would personally test her.

The screenwriter pulled out a page from the script and showed it to Yu Qingxue and Jiang Yuanxin. “How about testing her with this monologue?”

Jiang Yuanxin nodded. “Sounds good.”

Yu Qingxue glanced at the page. It was a solo monologue by the female lead Feng Yunyan.

“I have no objections,” she said.

Cai Yixuan walked over to receive the script. The screenwriter asked, “Will fifteen minutes be enough for you to prepare?”

“Yes,” she replied with confidence.

Cai Yixuan left the room full of ambition. Meanwhile, Yu Qingxue picked up her phone and sent a message to Fang Huailian on WeChat.

Yu Qingxue: Fang, why did Ning Xi start college two years later than the others?

Fang Huailian seemed to be busy with something, and by the time Cai Yixuan had finished preparing and returned to the audition room, there was still no reply.

Cai Yixuan handed the script back to the head screenwriter and stood in front of the three judges.

Jiang Yuanxin gave her a small nod and said, “You may begin.”

Yu Qingxue, distracted by thoughts of Ning Xi, appeared absent-minded. Her head was slightly lowered, and she didn’t spare a single glance at Cai Yixuan.

As Cai Yixuan reached the emotional peak of her performance, her tear-filled eyes swept across Yu Qingxue. Seeing her still looking down, her heart suddenly panicked.

She’s not watching me… Why isn’t she watching me?

Her rhythm fell apart. She even forgot one of the most important lines. Forcing herself to finish the performance, her face turned pale, and sweat beaded on her forehead.

“Is that the end of your performance?” Yu Qingxue asked, finally looking up.

Cai Yixuan met Yu Qingxue’s eyes and immediately flushed with embarrassment.

She had entered the room brimming with confidence, hoping to impress Yu Qingxue. But the result had been a complete mess.

Yu Qingxue must be so disappointed in me, she thought in despair.

Yu Qingxue casually twirled the pen in her hand. “The first half of your lines were quite good. It’s clear you’ve put in serious effort. But you completely lost control in the second half. I don’t care what the reason was. The point is, there was a problem. If you can’t stay focused while acting, you’ll definitely get scolded harshly by Director Jiang on set.”

Jiang Yuanxin gave her a helpless glance. “Qingxue, don’t ruin my reputation. What if no one wants to act in my productions anymore?”

Yu Qingxue replied, “I’m just being honest. Have you forgotten how badly you scolded me during my first film?”

She was just eighteen, freshly graduated. After being scolded by Jiang Yuanxin, she cried all night. Her eyes were so swollen the next day that she couldn’t film, which delayed production and cost money. Jiang had to apologize in a hurry, and after that, he never raised his voice at her again.

It wasn’t that he was afraid to yell. It was that Yu Qingxue never made another mistake.

The head screenwriter smiled and asked Cai Yixuan, “Jiang scolded Yu Qingxue before. Do you still dare to work with him?”

Cai Yixuan froze for a moment. That question made her wonder if she still had a chance.

“I dare,” she answered firmly.

“Brave words,” Jiang Yuanxin clapped his hands. “For the next two months, you’ll be filming with this harsh director right here.”

Cai Yixuan was stunned at first, then overwhelmed with joy. She had done such a terrible job, yet she passed?

Yu Qingxue stood up. “Congratulations. You’ve been cast as Hu Xiaohan.”

Hu Xiaohan was the third female lead in Wen Mo.

The moment she said that, not only was Cai Yixuan surprised, but both Jiang Yuanxin and the head screenwriter were also caught off guard.

Jiang couldn’t openly contradict Yu Qingxue, so he quickly responded in support.

“Your skills still need refinement. Hu Xiaohan is the perfect role to help you grow. Congratulations.”

Cai Yixuan didn’t know whether to smile or not. Her expression was stiff, but she still said, “Thank you, President Yu. Thank you, Director. Thank you, Screenwriter. I will treasure this opportunity and work very hard.”

After she left, Jiang Yuanxin asked in confusion, “Cai Yixuan was the most skilled out of all five candidates. Why didn’t you give her the role of Feng Yunyan?”

Yu Qingxue replied, “She’s the best among these five, but I’m looking for the best in the entire school. Cai Yixuan is not capable of playing Feng Yunyan.”

She had a valid point. Jiang Yuanxin and the screenwriter exchanged a glance. The screenwriter then asked, “Qingxue, have you already found someone who can play Feng Yunyan?”

Yu Qingxue nodded. “I’ve asked her to come sign the contract in two days. You’ll see her soon, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.”

Neither of them had any objections. Yu Qingxue’s instincts had always been exceptional. If she said someone was right for the role, then they definitely were. There were countless examples to prove it.

Yu Qingxue’s assistant sent a message: The lead role has already been confirmed for you. Please come to the company in two days to sign the contract.

Ning Xi: Got it. Thank you.

The assistant then followed up: If you don’t mind, could you tell me why you’re two years older than your classmates?

If the assistant hadn’t mentioned it, Ning Xi might not have even thought about it herself.

She searched her memory and, after recalling the answer, frowned slightly and typed her reply.

Ning Xi: Fifteen years ago, I was in a car accident while traveling with my parents. They passed away on the spot. I was in a coma for over a year. Because of my physical condition, I started school later than others. That’s why I’m a bit older.

The assistant read her message and didn’t respond for a long time.

Ning Xi hovered over the question mark emoji, considering sending it, but eventually deleted it.

That morning had brought such good news. Feeling relieved, Ning Xi decided to attend her classes in the afternoon.

She arrived at the classroom thirty minutes early and chose a seat in the innermost corner of the last row.

As time passed, more and more students entered the classroom.

Even by the time class began, no one had taken the seat next to her.

Being left alone felt wonderful. Ning Xi focused on her studies and fully enjoyed this peaceful moment where no one paid attention to her.

She thought no one was watching her, but the reality was different.

Just five minutes after she entered, someone else walked in, immediately recognized her, snapped a photo, and posted it in the “Goddess Face” group chat.

He Bibi: Look who I just spotted! Ahhhhhh! Ning Xi finally came to class!!
[Photo] Let me worship her beauty!

As soon as the group saw the photo of Ning Xi’s face, chaos erupted.

Wang Mei: This kind of divine beauty should be posted on the campus forum! What’s the point of keeping it to ourselves? I’ll go upload it!

As more people entered the classroom, over a dozen members of the group sat around Ning Xi from different angles and secretly took more photos of her.

By the end of the first period, Ning Xi’s pictures were already trending on the campus forum.

Title: The Legendary Unrivaled Beauty — Come and Admire Her!

Post 1: Let me introduce her. Ning Xi is a sophomore majoring in Acting. She recently awakened as an Alpha. This is her first time attending class since then, and she shocked the entire room. I couldn’t focus on anything the professor said. Since that day, she only came to one elective. But today, today we finally got to see her face again! — Goddess Fan Club

Post 2: [Front View]

Post 3: [Side Profile]

Post 4: [Back View]

And the excitement continued to grow.

Post 25: What kind of heavenly face is this? I’m going crazy. Why wasn’t I born an Omega? I want to pursue her!

Post 26: She’s so beautiful. How can her features be this perfect? Her eyes are actually black. Just one glance from her makes it feel like I can’t breathe.

Post 27: After so many days, someone finally managed to take her photo. Ning Xi really appears and disappears like a ghost. I’m curious about how she even eats. Has no one ever seen her in the cafeteria?

Post 28: Raising my hand! I saw her once… but I was too stunned to do anything and completely forgot to take a picture.

…

Within a single class period, Ning Xi became a viral sensation on the campus forum. Posts about her completely dominated the homepage. Anyone who opened the site would see her right away.

Once people clicked in, they couldn’t stop. They either stared blankly at her photos or eagerly joined the comments. In just a few minutes, each post could easily reach over a thousand replies.

Thread title: The Legendary Unrivaled Beauty. Come and Worship Her!

…

Post 10000: I’m here to witness the ten-thousandth comment. I’m so excited. After all this time, Ning Xi is finally famous!

Post 10001: I’m adding my support. At this rate, we’ll hit one hundred thousand replies in no time!

…

Ning Xi never paid attention to the campus forum, so she had no idea any of this was happening.

When class ended, she thought she would wait until most of the students had left before leaving herself. But it turned out everyone was dragging their feet even more than usual. After waiting five minutes with no one making a move, she simply picked up her book and left.

Fortunately, the back door was open. She walked straight out with no interruptions.

As soon as Ning Xi’s figure disappeared, the previously silent classroom exploded into chatter. Even the usually aloof Alphas couldn’t stop thinking about her face.

In her previous life, Ning Xi’s beauty attracted both men and women. In the world of this novel, her looks transcended all six ABO gender types.

Li Shuru had been heartbroken over how cold Ning Xi had been to her. But now, seeing that everyone admired Ning Xi just as much, she felt an unexpected sense of pride.

Everyone else could only admire Ning Xi from afar. But she had once shared a desk with her. She had even lent her notebook to Ning Xi.

They can only look at pictures. I’ve actually talked to her so many times.

In a cheerful mood, Li Shuru returned to her dorm after lunch. Wang Yunxuan saw her sitting at the desk humming a tune and asked curiously, “What happened? Why are you in such a good mood today?”

Li Shuru’s cheeks turned pink as she smiled. “Ning Xi…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Wang Yunxuan interrupted with a frown. “Don’t tell me she came looking for you again. I already told you, she’s bad news. Why don’t you ever learn? If you forgive her so easily, you’re just going to get hurt again.”

Her words came so fast and strong that Li Shuru was left speechless.

“No, you misunderstood. Ning Xi, she…”

Li Shuru tried to explain, but Wang Yunxuan waved her off. “I don’t want to hear anything about Ning Xi. She’s already on my blacklist.”

She picked up a folder from her desk and hurried out the door. “I have class. We’ll talk when I get back tonight.”

At the same time, Cai Yixuan opened the campus forum as usual, hoping to read some praise and recover a bit of her confidence.

Today’s audition had been a heavy blow. Deep down, she knew it was her fault for losing focus midway through. Otherwise, she might have gotten the lead role instead of third female lead.

“The Legendary Unrivaled Beauty…” she muttered, reading the thread title. “What nonsense. That kind of praise should only be used for Yu Qingxue. People are so shameless these days, giving someone such a title so casually. I want to see who has the nerve to self-promote like that.”

At first, she assumed it was just another acting student seeking attention. But when she opened the post and saw Ning Xi’s photo, her expression instantly changed.

“Oh please. Just because she awakened as an Alpha, she’s suddenly good-looking now? That’s ridiculous. She definitely had cosmetic surgery. No one looks that flawless from every angle naturally.”

Cai Yixuan sneered, but her mood was clearly sour. Losing the spotlight on the forum only made her more frustrated.

“Ning Xi, huh? Looks like you picked the wrong day to shine.”

She exited the forum and made a phone call to her uncle’s secretary.

“Uncle Li, I’d like to ask you to investigate someone for me. Her name is Ning Xi. She’s a second-year acting student at Beihua Academy. I want to know if she’s had any cosmetic procedures recently. Especially check the hospital she stayed at during her secondary gender awakening. I suspect she had some minor facial work done at that time.”