Transmigrated Into a Scummy Alpha Who Stole the Male Lead's Mermaid Fiancée - Chapter 55

Similar to the mechanism of a woman’s menstrual cycle, Omegas exhibit distinct physical characteristics after entering their heat period.

Based on the report Yu Ke obtained at the hospital, the doctor mentioned that Lan Xing’s health had improved, and she might smoothly enter her special period in the near future.

She no longer had to feel anxious about being unable to go into heat.

Yu Ke carried Lan Xing to the bedroom, burying her face against her body and kissing her inch by inch from top to bottom.

Lan Xing initially felt ticklish but soon couldn’t take it anymore. She found an excuse to push her away, “I… I made breakfast, Sister… Sister, no, the breakfast will get cold!”

“It seems you care more about breakfast than me?” Yu Ke leaned against her, gently rubbing her chin against Lan Xing’s neck, saying pitifully, “Xing’er, I’ve waited so long for you to be like this.”

Lan Xing shifted her legs restlessly and whispered, “I… need some time to prepare…”

“Prepare for what?” Yu Ke’s breath fell on her neck. “Xing’er, let me mark you. Otherwise, I’ll never find peace.”

Lan Xing grew slightly calmer and stopped struggling. She licked her lips and said, “It’s just that my gland has changed… I haven’t fully entered the state yet. Smell me, I still don’t seem to be producing pheromones…”

“Let me share another little-known fact with you. When an Alpha smells the pheromones released by an Omega, it can induce them into a state of arousal. The reverse is also true,” Yu Ke nibbled on her earlobe, her voice exceptionally gentle. “Xing’er, just smell mine. My neck feels so hot, I want you.”

Lan Xing leaned closer, wrapping her arms around Yu Ke’s waist, breathing lightly.

Yu Ke’s body was fully aroused. As she touched Lan Xing’s body, her emotions nearly spiraled out of control, and she almost forcibly marked her.

Lan Xing’s gland showed signs of activity, but Yu Ke still couldn’t detect the scent of champagne. She repeatedly told herself to be more patient, to give Lan Xing more time to gradually ease into the state…

But… even after being so patient, why couldn’t she enter the state?

Just then, the phone rang. Yu Ke hesitated for a moment before deciding to get up and answer it.

If Lan Xing remained unresponsive, could she interpret it as… Xing’er simply not being attracted to her?

Maybe she didn’t like her that much after all?

The thought felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. Coincidentally, the incoming call gave her an excuse to step back. She shifted her mood and answered the phone.

“Sister Ke, have you seen the news? Zhang Jun is in trouble.” Li Jian’an’s voice came through the phone.

The volume was neither too loud nor too soft, and Lan Xing heard it clearly. Anxiously, she asked, “What happened to Brother Jun?”

Yu Ke glanced at her, then turned on the TV to search for the news related to Zhang Jun.

On the screen, Zhang Jun was handcuffed and restrained by police officers while a crowd of reporters swarmed around him, firing questions:

“Mr. Zhang, why did you betray the country and do such a thing?!”

“Rumors say you are a spy for the terrorist organization OP and have had close contact with Johnson and Annie. Is this true?!”

“Did you harm the Prime Minister? Is this part of a terrorist conspiracy?”

“…”

In the shaky camera footage, Zhang Jun, pale-faced, spoke calmly and with restraint: “I have not betrayed my country. I know Johnson and Ms. Annie, but I oppose labeling them as ‘terrorists.’ That does not mean I would help them in this situation, nor would I harm the Prime Minister, he is my father.”

“With the evidence so clear, why won’t you admit it?”

“Zhang Jun, your attempts to defend yourself are truly laughable. The media has already released evidence showing you repeatedly declared in public that ‘the Prime Minister will die soon.’ Your social media accounts have also been found to have deep connections with terrorist activities. All signs point to your involvement in the assassination attempt on the Prime Minister!”

Faced with the aggressive reporters, Zhang Jun retorted, “Do you even understand the laws of Datianxi? At most, what you’ve mentioned makes me a suspect. I was taken in for questioning based on those two points, but none of it constitutes evidence that I harmed the Prime Minister. I won’t waste my breath arguing with you. Any rational journalist wouldn’t ask such a foolish question. Do you think everyone is like you, preferring to believe I would harm my own father rather than trust my innocence? No, I’ll wait for the investigation results.”

Zhang Jun’s rebuttal was flawless, but then a reporter posed another question: “It’s said that you are an admirer of Annie. Can you clarify this, for instance, by calling Annie a ‘bitch’?”

The crowd erupted in murmurs, with some chiming in: “Yes, what’s wrong with calling her a bitch? Zhang Jun, you should at least prove yourself!”

To everyone’s surprise, Zhang Jun’s face turned ashen, his eyes wide with fury, his anger visibly escalating. Sensing the tension, everyone hurriedly raised their cameras to capture the dramatic moment.

Under the watchful eyes of all, the usually composed and refined Zhang Jun snapped, “Get lost!”

“!!!”

“Zhang Jun, you traitor! You’ve betrayed our country and the alliance!”

“Zhang Jun is a traitor!!!”

The crowd seethed with anger, loudly condemning Zhang Jun. The scene descended into chaos as police struggled to maintain order and escorted him away.

This segment of the interview was replayed repeatedly on the news, making Yu Ke’s blood pressure spike. Lan Xing had already changed her clothes and was ready to head out.

“Xing’er, what are you planning to do?” Yu Ke called out to stop her.

“I’m going to see Zhang Jun,” Lan Xing said, picking up her bag with an anxious expression. “With such a huge incident, I want to do something to help him, at least speak up for him.”

Yu Ke replied, “Zhang Jun said he was only taken in for questioning. As long as no evidence of his guilt is found, he’s safe for now. You don’t need to worry too much about him.”

Lan Xing frowned, standing still in thought. “We should at least do something. Zhang Jun has helped us so much, he doesn’t deserve to be treated like this!”

For a moment, Yu Ke didn’t respond. She was busy checking related news, sending a message to the hacker Remus, and exchanging a few words with Li Jian’an.

It was as if her CPU was overloaded with multiple programs; she needed to close some tasks before addressing less urgent matters. After a moment, she processed Lan Xing’s words and responded, “We should help Zhang Jun. The best way to do that right now is to accomplish what he couldn’t.”

Lan Xing blinked, showing no impatience but rather a willingness to listen to Yu Ke’s analysis. Yu Ke stepped closer and calmly explained, “Zhang Jun returned this time to ensure the Prime Minister’s safety. He had received advance intelligence, but given his temperament, I suspect he revealed his intentions shortly after arriving last night. That’s precisely why our adversaries orchestrated his arrest, to clear the path for a successful assassination attempt on the Prime Minister.”

Lan Xing gasped, her eyes lighting up. “Sis, you’re so clever to have figured that out!”

“It’s nothing,” Yu Ke replied gently. “You were just too worried about Zhang Jun to consider it. I understand how deeply you care about your friends.”

After grasping their opponents’ motives, Yu Ke continued analyzing the situation with Lan Xing. The two decided to investigate “Annie” specifically.

“The organization she and Johnson belong to is called ‘All-Free.’ They primarily oppose the Star Alliance V69’s policies, such as restricting certain species’ rights, including those of clones; demarcating colonial zones; and imposing reproduction quotas on Omegas,” Li Jian’an explained over the phone. “Since the alliance government doesn’t recognize them, they’re labeled terrorists. The public generally fears the term ‘terrorism,’ associating it with space pirates, so the group has had a poor reputation since its inception.”

“It’s not just that,” Lan Xing added. “There have been several explosions in Datianxi territory. The most recent was three years ago when the Red Creek Capital’s International Trade Tower was bombed, killing over a hundred people. Official investigations attributed those incidents to All-Free, so Datianxi citizens despise them even more. Anyone linked to this group inevitably gets caught in a whirlwind of public outrage.”

Yu Ke smiled faintly as she pulled up Annie’s photo online and showed it to Lan Xing. “Do you think this might be Zhang Jun’s secret crush?”

Lan Xing studied the woman’s striking, sharp features in the picture and nodded. “That’s what I suspected too!”

Indeed, one only needed to see Annie’s photo to fully comprehend Zhang Jun’s actions. This woman, who haunted his thoughts, drove him to consider becoming a merman to find her, and caused him to lose composure and curse publicly, possessed a beauty and charisma that were unforgettable at first glance.

Feeling a twinge of jealousy, Yu Ke teased Lan Xing, “You’ve been staring at her photo for quite a while.”

“Ah, really?” Lan Xing replied sheepishly. “Sorry, Annie is practically a legend on Panda. She’s truly captivating…”

Yu Ke fell silent, pulling out a cigarette and holding it between her fingers. Comparing herself to an iconic goddess would only lead to frustration.

An hour later, Remus, the hacker they’d contacted earlier on the black market, sent an email. He had located the hospital where the Prime Minister was staying and was attempting to breach its security systems.

“Once you reach the hospital, disguise yourselves as medical staff and enter through the D8 gate. I’ll remotely unlock it for you. Just carry a locator, and contact me if you encounter any locked doors,” Remus instructed in the email.

Previously, Yu Ke had asked him to investigate the Rum family’s email correspondence. Although Remus failed to find anything valuable, he proved quite skilled at breaking through anti-counterfeiting systems.

It seemed the money wasn’t wasted. If this guy’s character and other aspects were acceptable, he could even be recruited to the Princess ship. That way, the journey ahead would be more secure.

As for Ivan Rum, Yu Ke had also devised a response. She instructed Li Jian’an to take Hepburn to Hongdu to find Ivan and do everything possible to stall for time.

“I understand,” Li Jian’an accepted the task earnestly. “We can take the train there, just the train ride to Hongdu alone takes 12 hours. Then we’ll take the slowest mode of transport and get lost in Hongdu. That Ivan guy shouldn’t be able to do much to us, right?”

Lan Xing couldn’t help but chuckle. Yu Ke reminded him, “Stay safe. Neither you nor Hepburn can get hurt. Wait patiently for our results.”

“Right, our mission is just to make the Rum family let their guard down. They won’t expect us to be lying in wait at the hospital. Once we catch the Rum family’s evidence of wrongdoing, the problem will be solved!” Li Jian’an patted his chest confidently.