The Scummy Alpha and the Fallen Movie Queen Got Married in a Flash - Chapter 5

The high-definition live stream cameras didn’t diminish their beauty; instead, they showcased it even more vividly.

It wasn’t just the viewers who were stunned. The guests present, experiencing the full force of their beauty up close, were equally amazed.

However, for every compliment, there was criticism. Soon, a barrage of negative comments flooded the chat:

[Are you kidding me? Is this a beauty pageant? This is supposed to be a survival dating show!]

[The black-and-white outfits are so calculated. They’re not missing a single marketing opportunity!]

[As expected, you can’t expect much from attention-seeking influencers.]

[They might look glamorous now, but I bet they’ll be the most miserable couple by the end.]
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The two factions clashed fiercely in the comments, driving the show’s popularity even higher.

The production team watched the rising engagement with grins that wouldn’t fade.

Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi walked to the front of the group, completing the lineup. The drone filming them swooped down for a panoramic shot.

As soon as Lin Han saw them, she excitedly showered them with compliments: “You’re even more beautiful in person than in your photos! Meeting such stunning sisters makes my life complete!” She gushed like a reincarnated professional flatterer, dramatically clutching her chest and collapsing against Jiang Tang.

Her adorable flattery livened up the atmosphere considerably.

Jiang Tang caught Lin Han and, with a slight blush, introduced herself and her companion: “She’s Lin Han, and I’m Jiang Tang. Sorry, Xiao Han is a bit… energetic.”

“What’s there to apologize for? She’s adorable!” Lu Shuangjiang chuckled, flashing a warm, open smile at the group. “I’m Lu Shuangjiang. It’s lovely to meet you all.”

At this, Yu Ningqi suddenly cast her a fleeting, enigmatic glance.

Lu Shuangjiang, caught off guard by the stare, blinked in confusion. Did I say something wrong?

[LOL, what a clueless straight Alpha.]

[Hahaha, is it really okay to compliment another Omega’s cuteness like that?]

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Meanwhile, Wen Jiao was still fuming about the production team confiscating her luggage. Jiang Lianqing, having introduced himself, was about to introduce her as well when Wen Jiao shoved him aside angrily. “Fake kindness! I don’t need you to speak for me.”

She whipped her head around, her expression shifting like a Sichuan opera mask into a bright smile. “I’m Wen Jiao. It’s a pleasure to meet you all too.”

Gu Ruyun and Qin Yuan followed suit, introducing themselves in turn.

Once Qin Yuan finished, only Yu Ningqi remained silent. Qin Yuan glanced at Yu Ningqi and suddenly grinned. “Is our Film Empress not planning to introduce herself? Though, thinking about it, who here doesn’t already know your illustrious name?”

At first glance, Qin Yuan’s words seemed harmless, but her tone carried a subtle accusation toward Yu Ningqi, especially the use of “Film Queen Yu.” In this context, the title felt pointed, as if implying, “Everyone else introduced themselves, but you didn’t—are you trying to act like a big shot?”

Given the current frenzy of rumors and gossip, it would be easy to incite netizens to mock Yu Ningqi further. Already, viewers were starting to complain in the live chat:

[“She’s not even going to introduce herself?”]

[“So arrogant.”]

Despite being so openly targeted, Yu Ningqi’s expression remained unchanged. She didn’t even spare a glance for anyone except Lu Shuangjiang. Having spent years in the entertainment industry, she saw through Qin Yuan’s petty tactics instantly. Just as she was about to retort, Lu Shuangjiang stepped protectively in front of her.

Lu Shuangjiang turned to Qin Yuan, her expression calm and her tone polite but firm: “Miss Qin, whether she chooses to introduce herself is her own decision. I suggest you focus on managing your own affairs before trying to dictate what others should do.”

Qin Yuan’s smile froze on her face.
“Besides, you’re right,” Lu Shuangjiang added with a sudden, gentle smile. “She does have the right to act that way, doesn’t she?”

So fierce. So incredibly fierce.

Not only Qin Yuan was stunned into silence, but even the viewers who had been mocking Yu Ningqi in the live chat were left speechless.

Lu Shuangjiang’s direct, no-nonsense approach, stripping bare the hidden meaning in Qin Yuan’s words and telling her to mind her own business was rare.

Most people would have responded with veiled sarcasm.

But truth be told, this blunt confrontation was… satisfying!

[Yu Fans will never criticize Lu Shuangjiang again!]

[I even went to her Weibo and left a bunch of nasty comments the day she and Yu Ningqi trended. I’m so ashamed now. 😭]

[Looking back, Qin Yuan’s words were really problematic. My rose-tinted glasses are starting to crack. She seemed so innocent and adorable in the drama.]

[You can’t judge a book by its cover, huh?]

[Lu Shuangjiang isn’t exactly innocent either. Qin Yuan might have just been making a casual remark, but Lu Shuangjiang’s response was way too harsh and disrespectful.]

[Get out of here with your “rational” takes!]

The other guests were equally stunned by Lu Shuangjiang’s move. After a moment of stunned silence, they scrambled to smooth things over.

But honestly, if the live broadcast didn’t need to continue, they wouldn’t have bothered. There wasn’t a naive pushover in the room, and Qin Yuan’s act just didn’t cut it.

Amid the flurry of comments and awkward exchanges, Qin Yuan reluctantly apologized, her face pale.

Yu Ningqi gazed at the woman standing protectively in front of her, her eyelashes trembling slightly. Is this what it feels like to be protected?

Lu Shuangjiang always seemed to bring her these unexpected moments of warmth.

Three days and two nights wasn’t a long time, but it wasn’t short either.

The guests’ sole mission for this season was survival.

Before arriving, all their belongings had been inspected and confiscated. On the beach, the production team had prepared supply packs for each guest. These packs contained a decent amount of resources: a moisture-proof mat, two sets of spare clothes, toiletries, fire-starting tools, a wristwatch (since electronic devices were prohibited), and a compass for navigation. However, food was limited to a single bottle of water and a compressed biscuit.

This was to prevent any guests from slacking off. After all, the meager rations wouldn’t even satisfy a single meal, forcing them to work hard to find more food.

The earlier commotion had quickly subsided, and the group fully immersed themselves in the reality show.

With eight people divided into four teams, they decided to split up and explore the island in four directions—east, south, west, and north—before reconvening on the beach.

The island, surrounded by seawater, was vast, and the rising sun made it increasingly scorching.

More pressing than food or shelter was the need for fresh water. Everyone was rationing their water carefully, but in this sweltering heat, half a bottle was quickly gone.

The production team provided each pair of contestants with their own live streaming camera, allowing viewers to watch in real-time. Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi’s stream attracted the largest audience, though most of them were anti-fans who had come to mock them.

[“Hahaha, come get your fill of their beauty while it lasts! The more glamorous they look now, the more miserable they’ll be later.”]

[“Who told them to wear skirts while trying to survive?”]

[“They brought this on themselves. Serves them right.”]

[“Just seeing those two irritates me. How many times have they been marketing themselves in just a few days? They deserve this.”]

The chat mocked them relentlessly, as if they could already see the pair covered in dirt and grime.

However, things weren’t unfolding as expected.

Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi were exploring the western area, where lush trees cast dappled sunlight across the path. The wind rustled through the dense foliage, creating a soothing, rhythmic sound.

Normally, such a place would be teeming with insects and spiders, or at the very least, overgrown with weeds that made walking difficult.

Yet their journey had been remarkably smooth. Compared to the other contestants sweating profusely under the scorching sun, they appeared relaxed, as if they were on a leisurely hike.

Just when it seemed they might finally encounter an obstacle, they were stopped by a natural mountain spring with drinkable water—and even fish swimming in it.

To their left, they discovered a natural cave carved into the rock.

To their right, a rabbit, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, crashed into a tree right in front of Lu Shuangjiang.

The barrage of comments that had been clamoring to see the pair’s misfortune fell silent.

What kind of luck is this? I’m so jealous!

The tears of envy are flowing from this unlucky soul. This gacha pull must be a ten-pull with ten SSRs!

If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I’d suspect this was edited footage.

…Seriously, what a lucky bastard.

Yu Ningqi also found it astonishing. Their journey had been as if blessed by a four-leaf clover, their luck bordering on the miraculous.

Four-leaf clover? Lu Shuangjiang touched her nose.

No choice. This is a passive buff, the kind that’s automatically active all the time.

When the pair returned to the beach with the dead rabbit, the group rejoiced at the news of the freshwater spring and the cave, solving two major problems at once.

After quickly gathering their scattered belongings, they collectively headed toward the cave.

Upon seeing the mountain spring, Lin Han immediately exclaimed, “Wow! There are even fish inside!”

Though small, the fish were incredibly precious in this environment.

Even the usually composed Jiang Lianqing couldn’t help but smile slightly.

With fish and rabbits, they wouldn’t have to go hungry.

Behind the crowd, Gu Ruyun watched Lu Shuangjiang with a thoughtful expression.

In this jungle, branches were plentiful. They quickly gathered a large stack, adding them to the wild fruits someone had picked earlier, creating a surprisingly presentable spread.

Lu Shuangjiang fashioned a simple fork from a branch to spear fish. The others followed suit, making several forks. With their combined efforts, they soon speared a few fish.

A glance at Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi revealed the pair had already speared seven or eight fish.

The others, who had hoped for praise from the “boss,” cursed inwardly.

As expected, the boss is still the boss.

With enough fish caught, they started a fire.

But a new problem arose: they had no seasoning. How would they prepare the food?

Chopsticks and bowls were easy enough to improvise, since this was essentially a barbecue, and they could use branches as makeshift utensils.

Sharp stones could substitute for kitchen tools.

But without seasoning, the fish and meat would be unbearably gamey if not properly prepared.

Seeing this, the production crew, who had been swept up in the earlier “picnic” vibe, breathed a sigh of relief, almost weeping with joy. This is the survival show we know and love!

Their relief lasted only a few seconds before Lu Shuangjiang suddenly declared, “No problem.”

The production crew immediately felt a sense of foreboding.

Then, the entire live stream audience watched in stunned silence as Lu Shuangjiang conjured a stack of seasoning packets as if by magic, while Yu Ningqi… pulled a sheathed knife from beneath her ethereal white dress?!

The production crew: “……”
The audience: “……”

Don’t ask. The answer is: pupils dilated in shock.

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