Transmigrated Into a Scummy Alpha Who Stole the Male Lead's Mermaid Fiancée - Chapter 15

“Live broadcast?” Bai Qiuchi, seated in the co-pilot’s position, glanced at the few people in the cabin. “Understood, I will inform the two Highnesses.”

The two Highnesses reacted indifferently. To them, a live broadcast was of little importance; the most critical task at hand was saving Lan Xing.

As the aircraft reached the skies above the Desert, Yu Ke and Yu Jie prepared to parachute.

The live feed was transmitted, tracked and filmed in real-time by drones, instantly causing an uproar across the internet. Everyone was closely following this extraordinary rescue mission.

Within the borders of the Ferrari Kingdom, cities seemed to come to a complete standstill.

Motorcycles pulled over to the roadside, drivers halting their work to watch the live broadcast on their screens; diners in restaurants paused their meals, teachers in classrooms stopped their lectures, and even doctors in hospitals performed surgeries while keeping an eye on the live feed…

“This rescue mission is not only about the life and safety of Princess Lan Xing but also represents the hope and future of the Ferrari Kingdom. The people have placed their fervent expectations on Prince Yu Jie, for what we need is precisely such a strong and courageous prince…”

On the screen, a tall man dressed in yellow-and-black combat gear was making final preparations. He waved to the audience watching through the camera, and the internet erupted in excitement.

[Ahhhh! His Highness the Prince! My hero!]

[So handsome, incredibly handsome! This is the prince of my dreams!]

[His aura is just overwhelming, ahhh! Who wouldn’t be captivated by an Alpha like this?!]

[…]

As the future heir of this nation, Yu Jie frequently participated in public events and remained active in the public eye. With his exceptional appearance, he had amassed a massive following in the Ferrari Kingdom, earning him the title “National Boyfriend.”

Such comments nearly flooded the live broadcast screen. When the camera shifted to Yu Ke, the audience was slow to react,

[Who is this?]

[Is this a bodyguard? How can they be so beautiful?]

[Shouldn’t they send a reliable male bodyguard? What can a woman possibly do?]

[To be honest, this sister is stunning and fierce. She must be an Alpha, right? She has to be!]

[Disgusting male Omegas at it again with their simping. Do you just fawn over any woman you see?]

[Hey, I’m a female Omega, but I liked this sister at first sight, okay?]

[I’m a woman, and I want to marry her too…]

[Must be paid commentators. Our Prince is the number one in the world, with unmatched charm!]

[…]

Fans of the prince and casual viewers clashed in the comments. They had only been aware of Prince Yu Jie’s involvement in the rescue and knew nothing of Yu Ke’s participation. The platform’s commentator quickly explained, “The person on screen is Her Highness the Princess. She is also taking part in this rescue mission, assisting Prince Yu Jie in successfully saving Princess Lan Xing!”

[Yes! Finally, we get to see the legendary Princess!]

[I heard she rarely appears in public. So, she’s this beautiful, give her more screen time, please!]

[Disgusting male Omegas, step aside! Please return the screen to our Prince! He is the main character of this mission!]

The camera followed Yu Jie as he plummeted from high altitude. The breathtaking dive stirred the crowd’s excitement. At that moment, Yu Ke followed suit and leaped from the plane. As their speed increased, the roar of the aircraft’s massive engines gradually faded, leaving only the sound of wind whistling past their ears.

As they descended, the clouds turned yellow, and visibility worsened. Yu Ke was losing sight of Yu Jie’s position when Bai Qiuchi’s communication came through: “Sandstorm warning ahead! Please control your speed and direction, Your Highnesses. Do not get separated!”

Yu Ke replied, “Received. Yu Jie is directly below me, but I’m losing track of his position. Please slow down and don’t drift too far from me!”

Bai Qiuchi urged, “Prince Yu Jie, reduce speed immediately!”

Ignoring the warning, Yu Jie plunged headfirst into the cloud layer. The drone struggled to keep up and had to abandon tracking Yu Ke to pursue Yu Jie at full speed.

However, the sand within the clouds proved devastating to the drone. As it sped through the sand layer, the lens was scratched and sparked. Bai Qiuchi issued another warning, and this time Yu Jie took it seriously, adjusting his direction and swiftly exiting the sand layer.

Protected by his combat suit, Yu Jie showed no fear of the sandstorm. His fearless performance under the camera’s gaze earned cheers from netizens. After landing, Bai Qiuchi criticized him: “I warned you about the sandstorm earlier. Why didn’t you slow down and avoid it?”

Yu Jie folded his parachute nonchalantly. “Didn’t I land safely? Besides, if it weren’t for your equipment holding me back, I could have reached the destination even faster.”

“You’ve deviated five kilometers from the target! Princess Yu Ke is now missing. This is the consequence of ignoring commands!” Bai Qiuchi scolded vehemently over the comms.

“I only want to save Lan Xing as quickly as possible,” Yu Jie declared, facing the camera. “I wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice my life for it.”

[!!!!!! Yu Jie is so manly! Standing up to the commander like that!]

[What’s wrong with taking a shortcut? The camera can be replaced, but who will take responsibility if the rescue is delayed?]

[Bai Qiuchi, you idiot! How dare you scold him like that!]

[Prince Yu Jie is the one risking his life. Why should he listen to this fool’s commands?!]

[I’m so done with this brain-dead commander. The equipment is so shoddy, how dare they use it? What era are we in that they can’t even make it dustproof? And what about that delicate princess lagging behind? How could she get lost even when following from behind?!]

“……”

Yu Jie spent a few minutes replacing the drone’s lens, then calibrated the navigation and headed toward the destination at “36°E, 40°N.” However, by then, half an hour had passed since sunset, and darkness was gradually setting in.

People began to worry. At that moment, Bai Qiuchi contacted Yu Ke and heard her reply: “I’ve already reached the destination. Where are you?”

Yu Jie: “…”

Netizens: [????????]

[Now who’s the one holding everyone back? Are some fans still unclear about that?]

[Some fans really need to stop defending him. As a neutral observer, your excuses are making me disgusted with this prince.]

[Seriously, just follow the commands. This is an emergency rescue, not some solo performance game. Stop being so stubborn, okay?]

Yu Jie took thirty minutes to cover the five-kilometer distance. By the time he arrived, Yu Ke had already surveyed the nearby terrain and was discussing the next steps with Bai Qiuchi.

“I’ve surveyed the terrain within two kilometers and found nothing suspicious,” Yu Ke reported. “No trace of their personnel, no artificial equipment, and no radio signals detected. I don’t understand why they chose this location for the exchange. What about Yu Jie’s end? Has he received any anonymous messages?”

The darkness posed extreme danger for those in the desert. Yet Yu Ke had accomplished so much alone, earning Bai Qiuchi’s deep admiration. He contacted the capital to inquire about their negotiations, only to receive the reply: “No response.”

This situation was unforeseen by everyone, Yu Jie and Yu Ke had arrived deep in the desert with the enormous ransom, yet the kidnappers remained nowhere to be seen.

“What should we do now?” Yu Ke asked.

“All we can do is wait,” Bai Qiuchi’s voice came through. “They will show up eventually. Stay vigilant.”

By 2 a.m., the palace urgently decided to recall Prince Yu Jie, leaving Princess Yu Ke alone in the Desert.

No one knew what had happened. Before leaving, Yu Jie didn’t miss the chance to taunt Yu Ke: “Looks like you’ve been abandoned again.”

Yu Ke had no retort. She didn’t care about such matters, focused solely on rescuing Lan Xing quickly.

Perhaps for the original host, this unfair treatment would have been enough to crush her spirit.

But she wasn’t the original host, nor would she grieve over it. After a moment of silence, she said calmly, “Then you must save Lan Xing.”

Steady, composed, always maintaining rationality, it wasn’t typical Alpha behavior at all.

Alphas were supposed to be aggressive, dominant, holding absolute authority. What kind of Alpha was Yu Ke?

She must be an impostor, a counterfeit. How could she deserve Lan Xing’s concern? How could she compete with him?

Yu Jie was provoked, both angry and amused, pointing at Yu Ke’s nose: “Of course I’ll save her! What’s it to you?”

The sudden outburst left Yu Ke bewildered. “Are you insane?” she asked.

“How dare you speak to me like that?!” Yu Jie shouted. “Do you think I don’t know about your little affairs with Lan Xing?!”

The live chat exploded. Though many had guessed the two royals didn’t get along, this was the first time they’d witnessed such open confrontation.

[????????]

[Hahahaha what’s happening? I’m completely lost]

[I’m too shocked to speak. What kind of explosive revelation is this? The Crown Prince self-destructing?]

[I’m really worried they’ll start fighting next…]

On camera, Yu Ke’s face darkened. She raised her hand and swatted away Yu Jie’s pointing finger.

“I have no intention of competing with you for Lan Xing. You’ve misunderstood,” Yu Ke said with extreme restraint.

Why would she compete? She was already prepared to leave this planet. If not for the sudden incident, she might have been on a starship departing right now.

She didn’t want to engage further with Yu Jie and turned to leave. Just then, Bai Qiuchi urged Yu Jie: “Crown Prince, it’s time to return! Please head back. I’ll come down to escort you immediately.”

Yu Jie ripped off his earpiece, ignoring Bai Qiuchi, and strode toward Yu Ke, yelling, “You’re lying!”

Yu Ke stopped in her tracks, pushed beyond endurance, her hands clenching into fists.

“You say you don’t intend to steal Lan Xing? Then prove it to me,” Yu Jie roared. “How do you explain sending her a message at four in the morning that day?”

“At the Queen’s banquet, you kept staring at her too! You thought no one noticed, but everyone saw it!”

“Do you really think your disgusting thoughts have gone unnoticed?!”

[??????????]

[!!!!!!!!!!!]

[Has Yu Jie lost his mind? How dare he say these things?!]

[I don’t even understand what’s happening anymore. What’s all this commotion about? Doesn’t he know what’s important?]

[Someone drag this madman away already, I can’t watch this anymore…]

[You’re all insane! Can’t you see how broken Yu Jie must be to act like this? You have no idea what he’s going through right now!]

[Just fight already! If you start fighting now, nobody will be able to stop you!]

“…”

While comments were heating up online, inside the palace, His Majesty the King wore a stern expression, frowning with clear disapproval. Queen Jiao shook her head and said, “Yu Jie is really too much, saying such things on such an occasion without any regard for the royal family’s dignity.”

Her words resonated with the King, whose frown deepened. He issued an order to Commander Bai Qiuchi: “Xiao Bai, bring the Crown Prince back to the palace immediately. We can’t let him embarrass us further.”

Beside the King, the Queen curled her lips into a smile.

Jenny hadn’t deceived her. She always had ways to make Yu Jie disgrace himself, to completely turn him into a laughingstock on such public platforms.

Meanwhile, just as Yu Jie departed, Yu Ke received a message from the kidnappers.