The Scummy Alpha and the Fallen Movie Queen Got Married in a Flash - Chapter 3

Although Lu Shuangjiang’s company wasn’t thriving, it was located on the busiest street in the city center, with a café just a short walk away.

This café, being adjacent to an entertainment company, often hosted minor celebrities, so its security measures were exceptionally strict.

Reaching the entrance, Lu Shuangjiang instinctively pushed the door open, intending to let Yu Ningqi enter first.

The woman chuckled softly and thanked her, but paused slightly as she passed by.

“You’re wearing a pheromone blocker patch?” Yu Ningqi asked.

Seeing Yu Ningqi enter, Lu Shuangjiang followed, casually closing the glass door behind her. She touched the back of her neck. “Yeah, it’s a bit obvious, isn’t it?”

“Not really,” Yu Ningqi suddenly stepped back to her side, leaning in close to take a soft sniff. “It just doesn’t smell as good as your natural pheromones.”

Lu Shuangjiang hadn’t bought pheromone blocker patches with added fragrances, but even so, they retained a faint scent of the patch’s original material.

The Omega’s shallow breaths brushed against her neck, tickling slightly.

Lu Shuangjiang rubbed the patch of skin Yu Ningqi’s breath had touched, as if a soft feather had lightly brushed against it. That tickle spread with each heartbeat, flowing through her limbs and bones, all the way to the tip of her heart.

She felt like she had just been flirted with.

Lowering her hand, she shifted her gaze uncomfortably. “Let’s go inside.”

The private booth was specially designed, boasting excellent soundproofing and ambiance.

Soft, soothing music flowed through the space. Though she and Yu Ningqi hadn’t come for coffee, the tranquil atmosphere gradually eased their tension.

Lu Shuangjiang politely asked, “Do you have any particular preferences?”

“Preferences?” Yu Ningqi sat down beside her. “I like whatever you order.”

Lu Shuangjiang handed the menu to the waiter. “Two espressos, please.”

Hearing this, Yu Ningqi looked slightly surprised. “You know my taste?”

“I ordered it instinctively,” Lu Shuangjiang said, frowning slightly. The original plot hadn’t mentioned this detail about the female lead’s preferences, yet she had spoken so naturally, as if they had shared coffee together many times before.

Here it comes again.

That strange feeling.

Perhaps her inexplicable familiarity had also struck Yu Ningqi as odd. Even after the coffee arrived, Yu Ningqi continued to stare at her intently.

Feeling somewhat helpless, Lu Shuangjiang asked, “Miss Yu, is there something on my face?”

Yu Ningqi’s thoughtful expression froze for a moment. She propped her chin on her hand, then regained her relaxed demeanor, answering with a smile, “Nothing on your face, but there’s a flower on the back of your neck.”

Remembering the rose-shaped pheromone blocker patch, Lu Shuangjiang cleared her throat, attempting to change the subject. “Let’s talk about last night. I’m very…”

Yu Ningqi abruptly cut her off.

The woman lowered her gaze to the table, the steam from her coffee blurring her features and casting a melancholic shadow over her face.

“In the entertainment industry, everyone faces conspiracies sooner or later. I’m truly sorry for dragging you into this last night… but I couldn’t wait any longer.”

She forced a bitter smile. “To be honest, reporters ambushed me as soon as I left my suite this morning. There were so many of them, and they seemed to have received inside information… In a few days, you’ll probably see headlines about me being a kept woman or something similar.”

Lu Shuangjiang had left early and hadn’t witnessed Yu Ningqi’s confrontation with the reporters.

Unaware of Yu Ningqi’s formidable presence, the bribed reporters not only failed to get the scandalous story they wanted but were instead outmaneuvered by Yu Ningqi, gaining absolutely nothing from their scheme.

The seemingly harmless “little white rabbit” Lu Shuangjiang believed Yu Ningqi to be was, in reality, a venomous snake with fangs dripping with poison when facing others.

Beneath the Omega’s fragile facade, Lu Shuangjiang involuntarily imagined a scene of aggressive reporters bullying her.

Though still unfamiliar with the entertainment industry, she knew that being labeled a “kept woman” could be a career-ending blow for a female celebrity.

“How could this happen? It’s pure slander!” Lu Shuangjiang exclaimed, her voice a mix of frustration and worry.

Yu Ningqi took in Lu Shuangjiang’s expression, her own sorrowful demeanor growing even more convincing. Her eyes rimmed with red, as if she were fighting back tears. “It’s no use. They’ll write anything for the sake of sensationalism.”

“So, Shuangjiang, please help me…” She looked up at her again, her voice pleading. “I need you.”

Yu Ningqi retrieved a file folder from the side. Inside, nestled at the bottom, was a check for a nine-figure sum, already signed.

“Marry me,” she said, pressing her slender, pale fingertips against the check as she placed it on the table. “Marriage is a serious matter, and I won’t treat it lightly. As compensation, I’ll pay you one hundred million.”

Lu Shuangjiang, whose bank balance barely reached four figures, was stunned. Female lead, you’re so rich!

One hundred million… is this even real?

Am I dreaming?

Seeing Lu Shuangjiang’s prolonged silence, Yu Ningqi sighed.

Lu Shuangjiang’s pheromones were truly addictive. If she couldn’t obtain this woman openly, she would have to resort to other methods.

While dark thoughts churned within her, Yu Ningqi outwardly lowered her gaze again, her raven-feather lashes casting a small shadow on her cheek, making her appear even more harmless. “I’m sorry. I’ve clearly troubled you…”

“No!” Lu Shuangjiang interrupted firmly before she could finish.

“How could this be troubling?” Lu Shuangjiang took her hand, her eyes sparkling. “If possible, let’s get married right now. Otherwise, I’ll feel uneasy accepting this money.”

That was the plan, but there were still many details to discuss before they could actually get married.

For Yu Ningqi, the only thing she couldn’t control was Lu Shuangjiang’s feelings. Now that Lu Shuangjiang had agreed, everything else would be simple.

Upon receiving the news, Yu Ningqi’s assistant brought over the marriage agreement and various contracts.

Although Lu Shuangjiang signed everything enthusiastically and quickly, when they actually went to get their marriage certificate, she felt a surreal, dreamlike sensation.

Am I really getting married?

“What’s wrong? Nervous?” Yu Ningqi asked, looking at her. She pinched her thumb and forefinger together, leaving a tiny gap. “I’m a little nervous too. After all, it’s our first time getting married.”

Lu Shuangjiang chuckled at this. “Does it not feel special the second time around?”

Yu Ningqi suddenly took her hand, interlacing their fingers. “Actually, what I said earlier wasn’t quite accurate. If the person is you, I’ll always be filled with wonder.”

Even though they had already shared more intimate moments, this simple act of holding hands made Lu Shuangjiang’s heart race a little faster.

The marriage certificate was processed quickly, and because both women were strikingly beautiful, the photos looked like paintings.

They were breathtakingly beautiful.

Lu Shuangjiang squeezed the small red booklet in her hand. The surreal feeling vanished as she held the tangible proof.

Yu Ningqi led her to the car and raised the partition between the front and back seats. “Shuangjiang, don’t go home. Move in with me.”

Her fingertip traced the photo of them leaning close on the certificate. She smiled softly. “After all, we’re legally married now, aren’t we?”

The black Rolls-Royce glided into the villa district, its sprawling six-thousand-square-meter estate dwarfing Lu Shuangjiang’s former residence.

As the car traversed the manicured driveway, the meticulously trimmed greenery framed a central stone fountain. Water droplets cascaded like shimmering stars, arcing upward and plummeting back down in a rhythmic dance. The lavishly decorated villa loomed majestically in the background, resembling a lion guarding its territory.

Lu Shuangjiang: “……”

Forgive her lack of sophistication, but was this how the wealthy lived?

Truly… she was in love!

Before arriving, Lu Shuangjiang had imagined countless scenes from melodramatic romance novels. Yet upon entering the villa, she found it occupied only by Yu Ningqi and a handful of staff.

The agreement lacked a specific termination date. Lu Shuangjiang surmised it would end once the scandal faded from public memory. After all, the entertainment industry’s news cycle moved at breakneck speed; their arrangement likely wouldn’t last long.

*******

That very afternoon, the headline “Yu Ningqi Marries Obscure 18th-Tier Star in Surprise Wedding” exploded across social media, leaving gossip-hungry netizens reeling.

[“Wow, no wonder she’s never had a scandal before—when she finally blows up, she goes all out!”]

[“Eighteenth-tier? More like one hundred and eighth-tier! I’ve never even heard of her.”]

[“There’s no real love in their circles. It’s all just for publicity and building an image.”]

[“Stop trying to hype this up. No matter how much they promote it, it won’t work. A washed-up actress with a tarnished reputation and a nobody are a match made in heaven. Who’s for it? Who’s against it?”]

“……”

Lu Shuangjiang had a Weibo account, but she rarely used it, posting only a few selfies. Her latest update, posted earlier that day, showed their marriage certificate and their hands wearing matching rings. Netizens had followed the trail of clues to her page, and aside from the insults and curses, there were also some strange, incomprehensible comments.

[“Sis is so beautiful! I want to clarify that I’m not a lesbian, I just think she’s really beautiful. I’m not a lesbian, but I’d be happy if she just gave me a hug. And finally, I’m really not a lesbian!”]

[“What a stunning pair of dominant women! This destined couple is everything! Slurp”]

******

Beyond the netizens, many directors of dating reality shows also noticed this trending topic.

Given the buzz around them, any dating reality show featuring these two would be a guaranteed hit, drawing in massive viewership. Don’t let the netizens’ current mix of scorn and mockery fool you—every single one of them would tune in when the show premiered.

Who wouldn’t be curious about this couple’s dynamic?

A whirlwind marriage, an 18th-tier actress paired with a film queen…

Whether they’d been secretly dating for years or were forced into a business marriage for other reasons, their relationship was inherently controversial and attention-grabbing.

Especially after the pair expressed interest in joining a dating reality show, directors from several top-tier programs went into a frenzy, bombarding them with invitations.

Within hours, their manager worked overtime to compile a list of all the dating reality shows that had sent invitations, along with details on their past formats and audience feedback, to help them make a selection.

In truth, most dating reality shows are fundamentally similar, differing only in their formats and settings. Regardless of the format, the core remains romance.

After careful consideration, Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi ultimately decided to participate in a survival-themed dating reality show.

Support The Scummy Alpha and the Fallen Movie Queen Got Married in a Flash