When a Scumbag Cannon Fodder Alpha Meets a Mad Movie Queen Villainess - Chapter 20

Shen Yuanyi didn’t know what to stream, so she just casually hummed along to the music, pausing to reply whenever she saw normal chat messages.

Yuanyi, have you finished filming?

“Yeah, wrapped up not long ago.”

You’ve changed so much! Never heard you sing before—gotta admit it sounds great.

Covering her rising smile with her hand, Shen Yuanyi replied, “Really? I wasn’t very driven before, but now I’m completely focused on my career.”

Wow wow wow, the last person who said that is already married now.

“I’m serious—I’m a marriage-free advocate. No relationships, no marriage.” Her expression wasn’t stern or humorless as she said this; she spoke easily about not dating or marrying.

Given what netizens knew about her, few believed it. Many suspected she’d picked up the term somewhere and was just building a persona.

I screen-recorded this. Waiting for you to eat your words.

Shen Yuanyi laughed. She meant every word. She vaguely remembered how strict fans could be about idols dating—back when she signed her trainee contract with the company, there’d been clauses about paying penalties and being blacklisted for relationships.

Her only goal was to become a global superstar. Dating held no appeal, so the contract terms didn’t bother her at all.

The livestream ran late into the night. She kept an eye on the top gifter, who’d stopped chatting after sending the presents—probably just listening without watching since the stream was boring.

After ending the broadcast, she privately messaged the top fan: “Thanks for the gifts.”

Qi Ning’an noticed Shen Yuanyi’s DM immediately, her heart pounding with indescribable excitement. She’d recorded the entire “puppy’s” livestream to rewatch later!

Her heart raced uncontrollably. Overwhelmed, she trembled as she typed back just: “Mhm.”

She wanted to recall it, but no response seemed more fitting than that simple acknowledgment.

Reading the reply, Shen Yuanyi’s first thought was how aloof this fan “Little Cake” seemed. If not for that million-yuan donation, she’d have doubted this person was even a real fan.

Turning off her phone, she stretched and headed to bed.

The following days were leisurely. She bought tea sets, an electronic keyboard, and music production equipment at the mall.

Her last livestream had gained some traction, boosting her Weibo followers. The public’s negative impression of her original persona was fading—everything was falling into place.

Then one day, she unexpectedly saw the female lead she hadn’t met in ages. The woman looked frantic, dressed too lightly for the approaching winter chill—just a dress, arms wrapped around herself, shivering pitifully.

As the evening café grew livelier, becoming unsuitable for creative work, Shen Yuanyi left her bag at the table and stepped outside.

“Teacher Yan, why are you out dressed so lightly?” She removed her own coat and draped it over the trembling woman’s shoulders, wrapping it snugly.

Startled by the voice, Yan Yue nearly burst into tears upon recognizing the young alpha. Clutching the sudden warmth desperately, she gave no reply.

Shen Yuanyi scratched her head—had there been a fight with the female lead’s love interest? In the original story, though the love interest was yandere, readers knew she deeply cherished Yan Yue.

“Shen Yuanyi.” Yan Yue turned and collapsed into her embrace, fingers gripping her sweater tightly, voice thick with tears.

The unique fresh scent of omega made her instinctively want to step back, but doing so would surely hurt her feelings. She could only tilt her neck slightly away to distance herself from that fragrance.

“Let’s leave together, okay? Let’s escape this place.”

“Why should we leave?” Shen Yuanyi was puzzled, unable to comprehend Yan Yue’s words.

Noticing the glances from people around them, she gently pushed Yan Yue away and fastened the buttons on the coat draped over her shoulders. “I’ll take you to the café across the street. That’s where I spotted you earlier.”

She extended her hand, and Yan Yue took it, letting out a reluctant, barely audible “Mm.”

Warm fingers wrapped around icy ones as she led her into the café. Shen Yuanyi waved over a waiter dressed in a white suit and ordered, “One thick milk latte, hot, and a slice of chocolate cake.”

The waiter noted the order and retreated.

Only then did Shen Yuanyi turn her attention to Yan Yue sitting across from her. She resembled a delicate flower raised in a greenhouse, requiring meticulous care—otherwise, she would shatter at the slightest touch.

If Qi Ning’an was a rabbit, one capable of surviving in the wild, then Yan Yue was a rose whose petals would wither under the slightest storm.

“Professor Yan, did you have a fight with Director Zhou?” Shen Yuanyi felt this rose needed to return to her greenhouse. If she hadn’t seen Yan Yue outside, dressed so thinly today, she couldn’t imagine what might have happened.

The weather was freezing, with snow expected at night. How could anyone endure it in just a flimsy dress?

“Fight…” The word sounded strange to Yan Yue. She had only ever heard it used between couples, friends, or family.

She and Zhou Huan were nothing like that. She had been imprisoned by her for over two months before finally escaping.

The waiter placed the latte and cake in front of Yan Yue with a polite, “Enjoy your meal.”

Noticing Yan Yue’s low spirits, Shen Yuanyi forced a smile and tilted her chin slightly. “Professor Yan, eat up.”

Ravenous, Yan Yue picked up the spoon, alternating between bites of cake and sips of coffee. Unbidden tears welled up in her eyes, dripping onto the table.

This was the most delicious cake and coffee she had ever tasted. She desperately wanted to escape with her little alpha, so much so that her grip on the spoon tightened, her fingers trembling as she clenched her teeth.

Seeing this, Shen Yuanyi quickly pulled a few tissues from her bag, stood up, and leaned over to gently wipe Yan Yue’s tears. “What’s really going on with you?”

A small dog crouched under the table watched the crying woman with innocent eyes. The feeling of being cared for was so beautiful, warming her heart.

Yan Yue pressed her lips together, forcing a faint smile, and shook her head. “The cake was just too good. Shen Yuanyi, can I stay at your place for a few days?”

“At my place?” Shen Yuanyi hesitated. An alpha and an omega under the same roof—it felt like something was bound to happen. Besides, she was just a side character. If the female lead came looking for trouble, the only outcome she could foresee was getting beaten up.

“I can find you a hotel nearby. Rest well, and whenever you’re ready to go back, just let me know.”

Yan Yue didn’t press further, simply nodding with another “Mm.” Then she added, “When you get home, make sure to thoroughly check your room, the living room, and the bathroom. Give everything a deep clean.”

How on earth did the female lead know she hadn’t cleaned in ages?

“Okay.” Shen Yuanyi’s face flushed slightly as she awkwardly rubbed her nose.

After Yan Yue finished the cake and coffee, Shen Yuanyi cleaned up and booked a hotel online for her. Though she planned to escort Yan Yue to the hotel before heading home, Yan Yue declined the offer.

She had lent her clothes to the other woman without any intention of getting them back, already considering them a gift.

This year’s snow came early to Jiangcheng. As night fell, gray clouds blanketed the sky, releasing white snowflakes.

Shen Yuanyi took a taxi to her apartment complex. Walking toward her building, she spotted Qi Ning’an standing in the cold wind.

Her nose was red from the chill, and she kept checking her phone. It was unclear how long she’d been waiting.

Though unsure why Qi Ning’an had come so late, Shen Yuanyi thought since she was here, she should welcome her.

“Sister!” Without hesitation, Shen Yuanyi ran toward her.

Qi Ning’an looked up, her eyes instantly lighting up at the sight. Noticing Shen Yuanyi’s attire, she asked with concern, “Where are your clothes? Why are you dressed so lightly?”

Shen Yuanyi, wearing only a turtleneck sweater, replied, “I lent them to someone.”

A sigh escaped Qi Ning’an.

“But I don’t plan to take them back. Since the other person is an omega, I feel like the clothes might carry their scent.”

She thought she heard Qi Ning’an chuckle softly, but when she glanced over, there was no trace of a smile.

How could this puppy just give her clothes to another omega? So frustrating!

“Sister, is there something you needed?”

Of course, it was because she had overheard Shen Yuanyi talking to Yan Yue. Her chest felt tight, her heart aching—especially knowing she had given her clothes to someone else.

But Qi Ning’an would never say that out loud.

If only she had been there, she would have given that woman her own clothes instead of letting the puppy do it. And that woman even made her check the room, calling it a “deep clean.” The thought made her nails dig into her palms.

Qi Ning’an smiled warmly. “I just happened to be passing by and thought I’d drop in for some tea.”

Suddenly, her smile faded, replaced by a worried expression. “You wouldn’t say no, would you…?”

Her voice was soft, as if she had momentarily feared rejection.

“Sister, you’re overthinking it. You can come anytime. I even bought a tea set last time, just waiting for the day you’d visit.” Shen Yuanyi resisted the urge to ruffle the little rabbit’s head.

“Really?” Qi Ning’an couldn’t hide her delight—it was genuine, not an act.

“Come on, let’s go up.”

“Mm.”

They took the elevator together. Shen Yuanyi handed Qi Ning’an a pair of slippers, though the living room was a mess, with clothes strewn across the sofa.

Shen Yuanyi cringed internally. “Wait a sec, let me tidy up.”

She quickly gathered the clothes and tossed them into the bedroom. Living alone, she didn’t pay much attention to tidiness—as long as things weren’t outright filthy, she was fine with it.

When she returned, slightly out of breath, Qi Ning’an teased, “Puppy, don’t you think it’s time for a deep clean?”

Shen Yuanyi scratched the back of her head sheepishly and laughed.

“I’ll help you tomorrow,” Qi Ning’an offered.

“That’s… really too kind of you.”

Qi Ning’an stepped forward, “Let me stay at your place for the night. Tomorrow I’ll help you with the spring cleaning.”

That didn’t look like a joking expression. It was indeed getting late, and it would be even later if they had some more tea.

All thoughts about how alphas and omegas shouldn’t stay under the same roof completely vanished from her mind—if they even occurred to her at all. Because she genuinely wanted Qi Ning’an to stay the night.

“Sure.” Without hesitation or second thoughts, she agreed instantly.