Forced to Pretend to Be an A and Marry the Best Actress Omega - Chapter 16

Xu Mifei’s gaze never wavered, closely following Jiang Lingyu’s movements as she swiftly boarded another small Flyer, leaving the task of monitoring Xu Wanzhi’s parachute jump to her other colleagues.

She couldn’t care less whether Xu Wanzhi jumped or not, or if he ended up dead from the jump. After all, he was just a scumbag Alpha—good riddance if he died.

With the foundational knowledge inherited from the original host, Xu Mifei adapted quickly to maneuvering the Flyer, and mid-air jumps were as effortless to her as breathing.

Ahhhhhhh our Yuyu baby! She actually jumped!

My whole body went numb the moment I saw Yuyu jump—baby, you’ve pushed your limits and you’re amazing! Having ZhiZhi with you really makes a difference.

Ah! My Zhi is jumping too! I knew the Healing CP was real!

Wait, what’s Yuyu doing? It looks like she hasn’t pressed the red ejection button yet.

Holy sh1t, I just saw from the angle switch—is Yuyu too scared and completely forgot? Director team, aren’t you sending someone over?! Wasn’t this supposed to be safe? Yuyu hasn’t pressed it!!!

Damn.

…No fucking way, sis from earlier, do you have a prophecy bug or something? Who’s that person on the Flyer? They’re coming so fast!

Whoa, the Flyer is leveling out to protect Yuyu! So cool! Fun fact: At certain altitudes, jumpers can still parachute on their own without rescue. Pushing past one’s limits is occasionally used in non-scientific desensitization therapy.

Jiang Lingyu kept her eyes tightly shut throughout the rapid descent.

She was completely immersed in the emotions Xu Mifei had once felt—like being dragged into the depths of the ocean by a relentless tide, sinking toward the seabed, suffocating in the choking silt.

“Jiang Lingyu.”

Who was that?

“Jiang Lingyu.” “Jiang Lingyu.”

“Jiang Lingyu!”

The sudden sharpness in the voice forced Jiang Lingyu’s eyes open.

“I’m right beside you. Reach out, bend your elbow, and press the button on your harness.” The Flyer had adjusted its descent speed to match Jiang Lingyu’s freefall. Xu Mifei suppressed the intense discomfort from the turbulent winds, her voice steady. “Jump in three seconds. Don’t worry, my Flyer will protect you at all times.”

She had already devised a foolproof solution. Even if Jiang Lingyu lacked the strength to deploy her parachute, she would be safely caught before hitting the ground.

“Three.”

Jiang Lingyu turned her head and met Xu Mifei’s gaze—those peach-blossom eyes fixed unwaveringly on her.

“Two.”

Her heartbeat was wild. She couldn’t feel the wind, couldn’t sense gravity—only the frantic pounding in her chest.

“One! Jiang Lingyu!”

The parachute bloomed open in the sky, and the Flyer instantly retreated to a safe distance, shattering the vacuum-like silence.

All her senses rushed back to Jiang Lingyu at once—dizziness, numb and weak fingers, trembling legs, and ragged breaths.

By the time Jiang Lingyu regained her bearings, a ground team was already waiting. Xu Mifei leaped down from the parked Flyer and helped Jiang Lingyu up from the air cushion, swiftly unbuckling her restraints and brushing aside the sweat-dampened hair clinging to her forehead.

“You did great.” Xu Mifei praised her generously, her eyes lowered as she focused on wiping Jiang Lingyu’s sweat. Suddenly, Jiang Lingyu’s hand clamped tightly around her wrist.

Xu Mifei froze, surprised by Jiang Lingyu’s unexpected strength. Had she done something wrong?

It wasn’t until after Jiang Lingyu had jumped and failed to deploy her parachute that Xu Mifei overheard the crew’s frantic exchanges through their earpiece channel.

They said Jiang Lingyu was afraid of heights…

Xu Mifei genuinely hadn’t known.

But if she was acrophobic, why choose this mission? Though the yacht moved slower, completing its tasks would have gotten them there just the same.

Why opt for a high-altitude landing?

Before Xu Mifei could apologize, Jiang Lingyu released her grip without even glancing her way.

The cameras had already switched to Xu Wanzhi, who’d also jumped. Colleagues reported Xu Wanzhi was fine—just a bit pale from fright.

“Wipe your own sweat,” Jiang Lingyu murmured, having seemingly regained her composure as she descended.

Nearby, Yi Baoyou brightened and approached, backpack in hand. “Jiangjiang! Missed you so much! Hug time!”

Yi Baoyou’s here? Is this a peace offering? Probably no real beef—both are stunning. What rivalry could there be?

Yi Baoyou had once competed against Jiang Lingyu for the Golden Jasmine Best Actress award, beginning her streak as perpetual runner-up. Both omegas, they were constantly compared by media—allegedly feuding over roles, red carpet positions, and more critically, Yi Baoyou had once pursued Xu Wanzhi.

Fans saw camaraderie; insiders knew Yi Baoyou had nearly won Xu Wanzhi over—until Xu Wanzhi caught Jiang Lingyu’s pheromones and lost all interest.

This cemented Yi Baoyou’s grudge.

Though well-connected (her earlier courtship of Xu Wanzhi had been smooth sailing with her spoiled charm), Yi Baoyou remained eclipsed by Jiang Lingyu—in pheromones and career. She’d signed on for these episodes solely to witness Jiang Lingyu’s humiliation.

Everyone knew, Jiang Lingyu’s engagement to that playboy Xu Mifei was laughable. The rumors must be true—she’d let Xu Mifei mark her.

Was this her scheme to enter the Xu family? A no-background omega like her could never belong.

Jiang Lingyu avoided Yi Baoyou’s touch. Xu Mifei stepped aside, her screen time over.

Noticing Xu Mifei, Yi Baoyou smirked inwardly. So the gossip about Xu Mifei’s controlling nature was accurate—crashing the show post-engagement? Clearly planning a spectacle.

This would be entertaining—

“This is your reward for successfully skydiving. The items in the backpacks are yours now.” Yi Baoyou maintained a calm expression as she smiled and said, “It’s rare to see Lingyu choose such a challenging way to land on the island. Must’ve taken quite some mental preparation, huh? Getting engaged really makes a difference—you seem so much more confident now.”

Her gaze flickered toward Xu Mifei nearby. At the same time, Xu Wanzhi removed her gear and hurried over, frowning unhappily.

Jiang Lingyu didn’t respond, instead tightening her grip on her backpack. From the camera’s perspective, it looked like she was still shaken.

The staff brought over Xu Wanzhi’s backpack—large and bulging.

Xu Wanzhi immediately slung it over her shoulder and whispered to Jiang Lingyu, “Are you okay? I was so worried when you just jumped like that. Are you hurt?”

Jiang Lingyu shook her head. “I’m fine.”

Jiang Lingyu and Xu Wanzhi were given about half an hour to rest. Then, the other four arrived by yacht, all pale-faced, clearly nauseated from the rough ride.

The youngest, Wen Yue, couldn’t hold back and complained, “I didn’t get seasick for the first forty minutes, but then I found out we weren’t even halfway there! I saw you guys jump from above!”

At that moment, Wen Yue felt relieved she hadn’t chosen the high-altitude landing method—otherwise, she would’ve been the one jumping. The height was even greater than bungee jumping, and she couldn’t imagine how Jiang Lingyu, an omega, had pushed past her physiological limits.

But the next ten minutes made her regret it even more. Their group was running out of time, and the staff gave them a choice: either face point deductions for exceeding the time limit or spend their original points to speed up. Only then did the four realize they’d been tricked.

But they were already on the “pirate ship,” so they reluctantly spent twenty points each—a whopping eighty points in total—to exchange for the [Light-Speed Propeller] item. In the last ten minutes, they raced through the course at breakneck speed, vomiting twice along the way.

They’d lost points and suffered—should’ve known the production team wouldn’t let them off easy…

“Would’ve been better if we all chose the high-altitude landing,” Lin Su said weakly, accepting the handkerchief He Yanzhen handed her.

Xu Wanzhi replied, “Ours wasn’t easy either. When we jumped, we had no confidence at all—just pure panic.”

“But we could see everything clearly from below. The safety team following you looked so reliable,” He Yanzhen said. “Xiao Jiang forgot to pull her chute at first, right? The staff’s Flyer zoomed right next to her in an instant. Even at that insane falling speed, they opened the hatch, ready to catch you at the brink of danger.”

The scene had stunned them on the yacht.

This was an emergency protocol—if a guest panicked and couldn’t deploy their parachute, the staff would open the hatch, match the falling speed, and catch the guest just before landing on the air cushion, using their own body as an extra buffer to ensure absolute safety.

Because of the high-altitude challenge’s unique risks, multiple layers of protection were in place, making it the safest option after all.

Xu Wanzhi forced a smile. “That’s the staff being professional. Let’s give them a round of applause.”

Xu Mifei chuckled carelessly as everyone instinctively glanced in her direction. She clasped her hands together silently mouthing: Thank you, alright alright, just doing my job. Anyone else would’ve done the same.

Jiang Lingyu read her lips clearly before turning away stiffly. “Let’s see what’s in our backpacks.”

According to the show’s arrangement, those arriving by yacht wouldn’t receive backpacks, so the other four had to follow Jiang Lingyu and Xu Wanzhi.

This was the edge of Tuo Island, where azure waves gently lapped against pearl-white fine sand. Even in winter, temperatures reached 28°C—a perfect vacation spot if one ignored its near-deserted state.

From Xu Wanzhi’s bulging backpack came two compact double tents, sleeping bags, some climbing gear, and a multifunctional flashlight that could pierce through dark clouds like a beam when opened.

This pack screams wilderness survival Going hardcore right away? Did the previous three episodes’ criticism scare them into changing styles? No more borderline content? Specify which borderline—the illegal kind or the kind testing my self-control?

Jiang Lingyu’s backpack was light, containing only one thick B5-sized book with gilded letters,

Partner Relationship Guidebook] [Welcome to freely explore Tuo Island! This book will serve as your action guide for the next four days and help cultivate healthier relationships! Page 1: Dear user, in partnerships, honesty, loyalty, and sincerity are indispensable.

Honesty Task: Choose partners and share each other’s biggest secret, asking if it’s acceptable. Everyone must tell the truth. Guests who identify liars using this guidebook will obtain cabin keys. Otherwise, liars gain points and shelter.

Surely you don’t want your partner sleeping outdoors on the first night? Then protect your points. Adjudicators: Production team. Time limit: 30 minutes. Select your partner from present participants.

Meanwhile, familiar slender fingers distributed identity cards.

Xu Mifei flashed briefly before Jiang Lingyu’s eyes, so focused on her work…

Jiang Lingyu lifted her card, gaze freezing momentarily before silently clenching it in her palm.