Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder Alpha in a Scum Alpha Novel (GL) - Chapter 13

Ever since the system began its “12H maintenance,” it had been in a long-term offline state, not actively responding to Fu Suihan’s questions. But when encountering an unfamiliar character, it would still proactively list their biography for Fu Suihan, just like now.

In the original novel, Chi Qiu possessed looks and background no less impressive than Fu Qingning’s, but her personality was far less smooth, being domineering and impolite. Before she offended anyone, her family could still protect her. After offending the female lead, Fu Qingning, her family’s brand was quickly dismantled under Fu Qingning’s strong tactics.

Her public apology was disregarded. As glamorous as her sudden entry into the entertainment industry was, her downfall was equally bleak.

While reading the original, Fu Suihan thought that although this character was usually not very intelligent, she was kind to Song Shixue, which counted as having more merits than faults, leaving a good impression.

She never expected that in their very first meeting, Chi Qiu would completely shatter that impression.

Seeing Fu Suihan look at her, Chi Qiu didn’t shy away, her round almond eyes full of mockery: “What? Auditions don’t rely on acting now, but rather on connections?”

Fu Suihan narrowed her eyes, returning the gaze: “Miss Chi’s attire is peculiar. Those who know, know you’re a young lady from a prominent family; those who don’t…”

The Chi family only rose to prominence in recent years. Chi Qiu, having been instilled with her family’s aesthetic, had a particular fondness for gold and silver. She had been openly and covertly mocked multiple times at various gatherings for her flashy decorations. At this moment, she naturally filled in the unsaid words: “nouveau riche.”

Before Chi Qiu could speak, the male Alpha she had stood up for chimed in: “Why are you talking so aggressively? Are you acting so high and mighty just because you know Song Shixue? This is an audition! Is it amazing that you rely on connections instead of acting skills?”

Chi Qiu’s face changed.

In the past, she had also brought capital into several productions. Even if she didn’t directly relate to it now, her throat still caught inevitably.

She glared fiercely at the man, but the male Alpha seemed unaware of his mistake. As he was about to speak again, the audition room door was pushed open from inside.

A woman in a body-hugging skirt, with her hair styled, pushed up her glasses, scanned the crowd, and said calmly, “Next are the names of the actors auditioning shortly—”

The male Alpha was among them.

Between going to the audition and flattering Chi Qiu a few more times, he didn’t hesitate much, choosing the former.

He thought blindly and optimistically: he hadn’t even made a name for himself, yet there was already a female Alpha like Chi Qiu speaking up for him. After getting the role and becoming famous overnight, how could there be fewer crazy female Omegas for him?

Between women and career, career was, of course, more important.

While the male Alpha was lost in his delusion, inside the audition room, Qi Yuan, sitting behind the “Director” nameplate, listened to the argument outside and raised her hand to open a resume.

For the artists auditioning, all those with connections had their names specially marked in red, as if to ensure Qi Yuan noticed them at a glance, allowing them to even skip the audition process.

Coincidentally, the male Alpha, Jiang Wu, was among them.

Staring at the mediocre-looking man in the two-inch photo, Qi Yuan curled her lip: “It must be raining bl00d for someone like this idiot to catch President Shi’s eye.”

President Shi was also one of the investors of “For the Emperor.” Although she had many lovers, it was possible that Jiang Wu was very favored by her.

As Qi Yuan silently fumed, Song Shixue looked up, her gaze half-smiling: “What does the conflict between Mr. Jiang and Miss Chi have to do with Director Qi?”

With just that one reminder, Qi Yuan’s expression immediately changed.

It was clearly a conflict involving three people, but Song Shixue’s words effortlessly erased Fu Suihan’s presence, focusing the matter solely on Jiang Wu and Chi Qiu. President Shi would naturally subconsciously assume Jiang Wu was being tactless.

Whether it was verified afterward no longer mattered; just leaving a thorn would render Jiang Wu a useless piece.

Song Shixue’s script was well-written. Jiang Wu hadn’t even woken up from his dream yet. After only three lines, Qi Yuan stopped his audition precisely on cue, criticizing him from head to toe.

To become a great director, Qi Yuan naturally had a unique style. Her words were venomous yet precise. It only took Jiang Wu three minutes to go from initial anger at being denied to anxiously begging her to stop speaking.

He was like an object, placed on a table, for anyone to pick up and mock. The audition ended in a blur, and the only positive feedback he received was a mere “good costume.”

The other actors who came in with Jiang Wu were also verbally abused in person, and their performances varied wildly. Qi Yuan scored them one by one. Looking at Jiang Wu’s crestfallen back, she finally felt a sense of relief and couldn’t help but look at Song Shixue again.

The woman had only been reading since entering the room, her thoughts wandering, her demeanor calm and elegant, as if utterly disinterested in mundane affairs. Yet, with just one sentence, she had twisted someone else’s fate.

Qi Yuan thought long and hard, only managing to blurt out: “Song Shixue, I haven’t offended you, have I?”

Song Shixue said, “Rarely.”

“Rarely” doesn’t mean “never.” Qi Yuan immediately grew anxious: “Rarely also means sometimes! Where did I offend you? Can’t I just change it?”

Song Shixue pondered carefully, as if genuinely considering it. Qi Yuan waited anxiously, then heard: “For example, when you yelled at Fu Suihan.”

Qi Yuan: “…Is she made of leaves? Yelling a bit won’t break her.”

“That’s why I said rarely.” Song Shixue finally closed her book. “If she really were made of leaves, I would have thrown you to the sharks in the Maldives by now.”

••••

When Fu Suihan’s name was called last, she was first surprised that Song Shixue hadn’t arranged a private audition for her. Then she noticed Jiang Wu’s dazed and unusual state.

She glanced at the latter and didn’t dwell on it. The former, however, made her silent for a long time, thinking it wasn’t good.

Song Shixue had given her enough special treatment, so much so that Fu Suihan almost started to take it for granted.

But when the special treatment was truly gone, Fu Suihan couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.

Chi Qiu was also in this group. Upon seeing Fu Suihan, her previously somewhat softened expression changed again. She crossed her arms, her face as cold as frost, looking at everyone as if they owed her millions.

The audition room’s curtains were tightly drawn, and the lights were bright. Fu Suihan’s gaze first met Song Shixue’s. Seeing the woman’s lips curl into a smile at her, that inexplicable feeling of unease finally dissipated.

Her mood brightened, and she looked at Qi Yuan, who was sitting beside Song Shixue.

The way she directed suspense films was uncanny, and her appearance was unexpectedly cute.

Qi Yuan was an Omega after all, so Fu Suihan felt awkward staring too long. She retracted her gaze after just one look, then composed herself and introduced herself, beginning the familiar waiting process.

Qi Yuan’s selection criteria this time were stricter than before. After reviewing them back and forth and eliminating acquaintances on the grounds of unsuitable physique, the team of fifteen immediately dwindled to five.

Fu Suihan subtly looked up. Of the three people beside her, the system’s descriptions indicated one was a financier’s daughter and two were third-generation celebrities.

What was puzzling was that these “connected” candidates didn’t seem to have much hope of being selected. Their chosen audition pieces were unremarkable, and their performances were mediocre, lacking any highlights. One of them even had a deadpan expression throughout, and their eyes only brightened slightly after being relegated to the waiting area on the side.

Her gaze constantly darted between Fu Suihan and Chi Qiu, her eyes screaming just three words—

Fight it out.

When only two were left, Chi Qiu naturally stepped forward, her voice light: “The scene I want to audition for is Shen Miaomiao’s death. I hope Movie Queen Song can cooperate with me.”

Each artist could perform three scenes. The previous three had acted with radish dolls or no props, never thinking that this was an option. Their gazes immediately turned unfriendly.

This scene was also considered a famous one in “For the Emperor”—Shen Miaomiao dying in the female lead’s arms. Just thinking about that moment, Chi Qiu’s eyes sparkled. She thought restlessly and anxiously, So what if that Alpha knows Song Shixue? The fact that Song Shixue didn’t open a back door for her proves she’s not special.

If others can do it, why can’t I?

The next second, under everyone’s gaze, Song Shixue said, “No.”

Chi Qiu froze, taking a long moment to comprehend the word: “Why?”

“Because acting this scene with you would make her uncomfortable.”

This time, it was the Alpha behind them, who had been silent for a long time, who spoke.

Chi Qiu stared blankly. Because the Alpha had been distracted and indifferent throughout their earlier skirmish, she couldn’t help but look down on her, feeling the woman was just a useless talker.

It wasn’t until this moment that the female Alpha removed her useless accessories. She was strikingly beautiful, half a head taller than Chi Qiu, her wrists slender but not delicate. With just a slight lowering of her head, her phoenix eyes coolly watched Chi Qiu, who felt an immense sense of pressure.

Her mind blank, she recognized the identity of the person before her and heard Fu Suihan’s slightly displeased voice: “Is that reason sufficient?”

Author’s Notes:

Small Theater:

Suihan before bravely stepping up: Why would an Alpha audition for a scene where she’s held in Song Shixue’s arms? Song Shixue is an Omega! I never even thought of that (crossed out). More importantly, Song Shixue isn’t feeling well! And she wants Song Shixue to hold her, she deserves to be punished (pointing fingers).

Shixue: Today, I’m a successful person who managed to hold back from saying, “Because if you act with her, Fu Suihan will be unhappy” in public.

Audience and background staff: (look left) (look right) So exciting! As expected of the entertainment industry! We chose the right path to join!

Qi Yuan, who chewed on a handkerchief for a bit and then Googled to find out there are no man-eating sharks in the Maldives: ?

Even though I’m late today, we have a very long small theater (stubbornly).