After an Alluring Alpha Provokes an Unhinged Omega 61

Chapter 61: Evaluation

The promotional event for Spring was held in a well-known luxury shopping mall in Huai City.

At a little past three in the afternoon, while Jiang Mi was still on her way, the venue called to remind her that too many fans had arrived and to be careful of her safety when entering.

“Just because of Teacher Yan alone, there are already enough fans. Now that Shen Ruoxi’s relationship has been exposed, and with your recent rise in popularity, it’s definitely going to be packed…” Zhao Jia said, lowering her head to confirm the situation with the venue. “Keep your head down a little later. Don’t let them see you. I heard Shen Ruoxi’s car was even smashed.”

Jiang Mi was still in a daze. Hearing this, her nerves tightened. “Smashed?”

“It seems to be an anti-fan. The police were even alerted.” Zhao Jia frowned. “After all, she’s a top-tier celebrity. Dating a ‘sister-in-law’ they don’t like, it’s normal to have a few anti-fans. But to directly smash a car, that’s too extreme.”

Jiang Mi immediately took out her phone and sent a message to Shen Ruoxi to ask.

The other side quickly replied: [Don’t worry, just a few anti-fans. I’m used to it.]

[You’ll go through it too in the future. Feel free to consult me then.]

Jiang Mi: “…”

Zhao Jia asked, “How is she?”

“She’s fine.”

For a moment, Jiang Mi thought of Yan Wei, but then she thought—Yan Wei’s security would only be more thorough, more careful than hers.

But it was also so sudden.

Jiang Mi’s action of putting it down came to an abrupt halt. Since when had she gotten used to this kind of internal conflict? She clearly had an idea, but she had to constantly think, constantly question, and then give up because of worry.

She wasn’t like this before.

She didn’t like this version of herself.

This was not like her at all.

A matter between two people couldn’t be entirely blamed on one person. Her problem was that she was too submissive to Yan Wei. She wouldn’t ask, say, or listen to what Yan Wei didn’t like. But she had completely forgotten one thing—her own feelings.

She should have said it earlier.

Even, she should have told Yan Wei directly.

Told Yan Wei earlier.

Jiang Mi’s hair had grown to her collarbone, her black hair slightly curled. To match her dark green shirt and black pants, she had used dark eyeshadow as a base, changing her usual fresh and cute image. When she was in deep thought, the natural sharpness of an Alpha would faintly emerge.

This wasn’t a harvester of Omegas; this was a harvester of all women.

Zhao Jia withdrew her gaze. How many people would Teacher Yan’s eyes kill tonight?

Plus, the two of them were still in a cold war recently. Teacher Yan’s mood would probably not be good, right? Zhao Jia thought of the anger her own Mimi had endured recently, and her heart felt a little bit of satisfaction.

Who told you not to cherish her? You don’t know how to treat my Mimi well. My Mimi is a treasure. You’ll have your time to be jealous in the future.

How could Jiang Mi know what Zhao Jia was thinking? After she finished thinking, she very decisively opened the pinned WeChat conversation.

She sent three words: [Be careful.]

She thought Yan Wei would definitely understand what she meant.

Since she was worried, she should just tell Yan Wei.

Yan Wei had softened her tone last night. She didn’t plan to break up. Since they were going to talk peacefully…

Jiang Mi knew in her heart that a large part of these words were just excuses for herself, and also for Yan Wei. But there was also a part that she really wanted to change the way she got along with Yan Wei.

If this continued, there would be even bigger problems between her and Yan Wei sooner or later.

Before arriving at the promotional event venue, Jiang Mi hadn’t expected that she would also have so many fans waiting outside. In the scorching summer, the girls were holding banners and waving her color—um… turmeric.

Her emotion was slightly paused. “This color…”

“They said that goose yellow is not a ‘ginger’ color, so two days ago, your fan club leader organized a heated discussion among the fans and changed your support color to turmeric. It’s actually alright, it’s quite nice.”

“Mmm, it’s very special.”

Jiang Mi couldn’t say it was a bit strange. That would be too unfriendly to her fans.

When her car passed by the fan circle, she saw the small turmeric flags and fans waving outside the car, and heard them shout, “Jiang Mi, Jiang Mi, divine beauty, invincible! Jiang Mi, Jiang Mi, gentle sniper! Jiang Mi, Jiang Mi, all-conquering!”

“Wow…” Jiang Mi’s lips were slightly parted. It wasn’t convenient to open the window here, so she could only wave from inside the car, hoping that the people outside could see. She said to Zhao Jia, “So strong. Jia, no wonder everyone wants to be famous. It’s a bit satisfying.”

“This is satisfying?”

Zhao Jia smiled. “You’ll be even more satisfied in the future.”

It was just that the more glamorous you were in front of people, the more miserable you were behind the scenes.

It could only be said that every industry was not easy. It all depended on your own choice.

After entering the venue and finishing her makeup in the dressing room, she heard Shen Ruoxi’s voice before long. Sure enough, the next second, the door was opened from the outside, and Shen Ruoxi walked in with a smile.

Jiang Mi raised her hand. “Hi.”

Shen Ruoxi walked to her side and hugged Jiang Mi. “Oh, I missed you so much.”

Jiang Mi’s hand patted her back lightly. In that instant, Yan Wei’s gloomy gaze appeared in her mind. Her heart skipped a beat, and her body retreated.

After retreating, Jiang Mi was speechless for two seconds.

She wasn’t cheating. A friendly hug between friends, what was there to be taboo about?

Besides, Yan Wei wasn’t here now!

Jiang Mi shook off the thought and asked, “How have you been lately?”

Shen Ruoxi said, “Just so-so. I broke a few contracts and paid some money. Other than that… it’s alright. I’m fine, but she’s under a lot of pressure. You know, even for people like us who have experienced a lot, sometimes it’s still hard to hear some really nasty words, let alone a newcomer like her.”

She paused. “She’s cried secretly several times. She doesn’t even dare to look at her phone.”

“Then you have to be there for her.”

“Mmm, of course.” Shen Ruoxi nodded, her smile bitter. “Even a few of my big fans have left.”

Although she had been in a pretty good state when she had chatted with Shen Ruoxi before, Jiang Mi could now see that there was also a layer of pretense.

“After a long time, even fans will have feelings. A friend who said they would love me for a lifetime yesterday, sent me a private message today and cursed my whole family. It’s quite sad, right? But I also told myself that fans are just outsiders. She’s the one who will be with me for the rest of my life. It’s just that with all the pressure recently, it’s still a little bit…” Shen Ruoxi pinched her fingers. “A little bit of sadness.”

Jiang Mi hadn’t experienced it yet and couldn’t offer empathetic comfort. She could only say, “If you need my help, just say so.”

This was already very good for Shen Ruoxi. Recently, she had met several stars who were close to her, but they had all pretended not to see her, and their greetings were very perfunctory, as if they were afraid of being associated with her.

“Fortunately, we’re on a BE line. Otherwise, the impact on the crew would be huge.”

Jiang Mi thought for a moment. That was true. If it were a HE, it would indeed be harder for the current fans and the crew to accept. After all, the movie hadn’t even been released, and the main couple had already announced their relationship, breaking up the CP first.

Mentioning BE, Jiang Mi’s heart felt a little sad. She not only thought of “Bai Xiao,” but also of “Liang Yongping” and “Qin Shui.”

Even.

At this moment, she very absurdly remembered.

“The people in this story… did they really exist?”

“They did.”

“Then Qin Shui, did she really die?”

“She did.”

Jiang Mi suddenly had a very urgent desire to see Yan Wei.

She urgently hoped that they would go back to before the cold war.

Just like that, peacefully and sweetly—if possible.

**

Just as the event was about to start, Yan Wei appeared in a magnificent dress. Jiang Mi heard Surui briefly explain to the venue staff, “The plane was delayed.”

Jiang Mi sensed a gaze and turned her head slightly. She knew that Yan Wei was looking at her. Perhaps Yan Wei had also thought about the words she had said—she wanted to know Yan Wei’s news, to know where Yan Wei was, to know everything about Yan Wei…

But, out of certain habits, out of a certain psychology, Yan Wei hadn’t done so.

That message, [I miss you].

It was the only sign of weakness Yan Wei could show.

Jiang Mi had almost predicted that for such a change, their future arguments and cold wars would have to continue many times, until both sides were tired of it.

What she wanted and what Yan Wei gave were inherently unequal. It had been like this from the beginning, so it was not easy to break this balance.

Not long after the promotional event began, the fans entered the Q&A session.

“Teacher Yan, do you think you’re like your character in the drama?”

The stage lights focused. Yan Wei stood in front of the microphone in a long black dress, and the cool white light plated her sharp jawline with a silver edge. She said faintly, “No.”

The host picked up, “Then let me ask one more question for the fans. In what way are you different? When our friends go to see the movie, they can also observe it in detail.”

A patch of dark green appeared in Yan Wei’s peripheral vision.

“I won’t let her run away,” she added. “She can only be mine.”

The fans below the stage immediately screamed.

Someone shouted, “So Alpha!”

Everyone laughed. It was well-known that Movie Queen Yan was a famous O-queen.

Jiang Mi followed everyone’s gaze and looked over. Under the spotlight, Yan Wei was so dazzling, so at ease that she could control the whole scene.

Someone asked, “Is Mimi nervous acting with Teacher Yan?”

Amidst the cheers, Yan Wei turned slightly and passed the microphone to Jiang Mi beside her.

Jiang Mi took a half step forward, her black pants lightly brushing against Yan Wei’s skirt. Her fingertips unconsciously clenched the microphone, her gaze sweeping over the audience. There were a few girls sitting there, holding up a “Mi” light sign.

Her voice was clear and bright, but the end of her words trembled, “Actually, during filming, I was always afraid that I wouldn’t be able to catch Teacher Yan’s scenes…”

The people below the stage looked at her with a smile.

Yan Wei suddenly raised her hand, her fingertips barely touching the microphone on Jiang Mi’s lower back.

“Didn’t you catch them all?” Yan Wei’s voice was like chilled white wine, vibrating through the speakers and making Jiang Mi’s eardrums tingle. “There were a few scenes—” she paused, and in the sudden screams of the fans, she finished the second half of the sentence, “that almost made me forget my lines.”

The first time was when Jiang Mi’s slightly rough hands had landed on her flesh.

Jiang Mi’s ears instantly burned red. At this moment, Yan Wei’s fingertips were still on the fabric of her lower back, and the heat passed through the thin silk and went straight to her spine.

Someone also asked Shen Ruoxi, “How was it getting along on set? Some people say your crew didn’t get along.”

Shen Ruoxi shrugged. “Didn’t get along? Who and who? Anyway, our family of three got along just fine.”

She laughed loudly. “Right, Mimi?”

Jiang Mi smiled and nodded. “Everyone is very good. We also have dinner together and stuff.”

Yan Wei glanced at her, her lips twitching very slightly, without any warmth.

During the interaction session, a member of the audience suddenly shouted, “Teacher Yan, I heard that your kissing scenes were all real. Can you comment on it?”

The whole place was dead silent, waiting for Yan Wei’s answer.

Jiang Mi saw a dark current flash through Yan Wei’s eyes.

“Comment?” Yan Wei suddenly turned to Jiang Mi, her gaze sweeping over her red, full lips. Jiang Mi swallowed.

Yan Wei said, “It felt very good.”

Jiang Mi: Hmm?

The fans screamed, and the people on stage looked at Yan Wei in surprise. Only Jiang Mi was biting her tongue—Sis, is this something you can say on a live broadcast?!

Only Yan Wei’s face was as usual. She said calmly, “I mean, because of her professional acting, all our scenes together were a very good experience. No matter the scene.”

She added.

Many fans were relieved, but some CP fans showed a disappointed yet ‘shipping it’ expression.

“Oh, what a tease,” the host said, controlling the scene.

Jiang Mi slowly let out a breath, maintained her smile, and took the opportunity to say, “Thank you, Teacher Yan. Actually, on set, the director and all the teachers gave me a lot of help. This should be the hardest drama I’ve acted in so far. I’m really grateful to all the teachers in the crew.”

Her gaze seemed to unintentionally glance at Yan Wei. Their gazes met briefly and then naturally looked away.

The distance between them, which had been there just now, had somehow closed again.

Through her shirt, she could feel Yan Wei’s skin burning, and her heart stirred.

Her lower back tightened slightly.

She heard Yan Wei’s low voice, “Come to my place later.”

Jiang Mi was startled. She barely managed to maintain her composure and found that her mic had been turned off by Yan Wei. She coughed lightly and said with a forced smile, “Teacher Yan, your fans are watching you.”

“Mmm… and watching you too.”

“…”

Yan Wei occasionally had a feeling of being out of control.

She was out of control, and she could also make others lose control.

It was as if she didn’t care about anything in the world. She only cared about her own thoughts, her own heart. She could play with everyone, including herself.

“Then if there are any more questions, you can ask our lead actors again…”

Jiang Mi pouted. Before Yan Wei turned on her mic, she heard a low voice in her ear again, “Get in my car after this.”

**

After the event, Jiang Mi still had a commercial shot to reshoot. She saw Yan Wei’s car parked in the basement, but there were also many people in the basement today, so she couldn’t go over there.

She just sat in the back seat and gave Yan Wei a call.

“It’ll be a little late when I finish,” Jiang Mi said in a low voice.

“I’ve sent you the new address. The password is 001025.”

Jiang Mi’s heart rolled. It was Yan Wei’s birthday.

“Mmm.”

“Jiang Mi.”

“Hmm?”

“Do you miss me?”

Jiang Mi was silent for two seconds. “I’ll tell you when we meet.”

She heard Yan Wei let out a low laugh, a rare laugh.

“See you tonight.”