“You lost the room card?” Jiang Yu frowned slightly and looked at his agent. “What happened?”
“It probably slipped out of my pocket,” the agent replied, puzzled as well. But lost was lost, and at a sensitive time like this, he didn’t dare let Jiang Yu stay outside too long. He turned to the assistant and said, “Go to the front desk and get a replacement.”
The assistant scratched the back of his head. “Brother Tan, weren’t there two room cards?”
The agent’s heart tightened. He glared at him. “Just go! Why are you talking so much?”
“Oh… okay.” The assistant shrank back.
“The other card is upstairs. Going up and down is too much trouble.” After the assistant left, the agent explained to Jiang Yu in a softer voice, “You’ve entered your sensitivity period now. The inhibitors don’t work well for you. You’d better take care of it quickly.”
It was strange. The market had developed all kinds of inhibitors for Alpha sensitivity periods and Omega heats, but for some reason, none of them worked on Jiang Yu. No doctor could figure out why. Over the years, they had tried everything, but nothing helped.
One doctor once suggested trying Omega pheromones to ease the symptoms, but everyone knew that Omega pheromones directly triggered Alpha heats.
Jiang Yu hadn’t marked any Omega. His sensitivity period only meant that his pheromones might suddenly burst out. But if it turned into a heat, that would be even worse—complete loss of control, something Jiang Yu hated most. So, the suggestion was never followed.
Jiang Yu didn’t pay it much attention and just responded with a quiet “Mm.”
The agent glanced at him. After holding back for a while, he finally asked, “By the way, why did you suddenly decide to invest in Doomsday Rescue today? Wasn’t that a bit impulsive?”
Jiang Yu replied, “This script has great potential.”
The agent frowned. “You could’ve at least talked to me first… I know you want to shift your image, but movie investments are risky.”
Jiang Yu waited until he finished, then said firmly, “No need to say more. It’s already decided.”
The agent opened his mouth, then slowly clenched his fists.
He had to admit; Jiang Yu had outstanding looks. Even without mentioning his limitless talent as a singer, his face alone brought countless fans. Transitioning from singing to acting was natural. Of course, he could attract a huge audience. But movies weren’t like TV shows. Even if the first few days drew crowds, without good word-of-mouth, how much box office could that face alone earn?
To invest in a movie like this—if it wasn’t impulsive, what was it?
Before, Jiang Yu didn’t consult him on business decisions. Fine. But now, even when it came to films a field Jiang Yu didn’t understand at all he still acted on his own. What was the point of him being his agent?
The agent was secretly furious but quickly regained his composure.
It’s fine. After tonight, let’s see how smug you can still be!
Soon, the assistant came jogging back. “The new room card is ready.”
The three of them headed upstairs.
In the elevator, the agent added, “By the way, the director called earlier. That role has been decided—it’s Yu Shiqing.”
Jiang Yu raised an eyebrow. “Him?”
“That works out. The video from this afternoon can now be used for PR as co-stars. I’ve already arranged it,” the agent said. “But you should watch out for that guy. I think he’s been irrelevant for too long and is desperate to make a comeback. He’s just using your fame to stir up attention.”
Jiang Yu replied, “You’re overthinking it.”
With that, he recalled running into Yu Shiqing that afternoon.
A few hours had passed, and Jiang Yu couldn’t remember the details of that unexpected encounter. But one thing was clear—those eyes.
Yu Shiqing was about the same height as him, with thin lips that naturally carried a faint smile. But the smile never reached his eyes. His piercing black eyes were like a deep, cold pool, wearing only a gentle mask on the surface.
“You’re the one not thinking enough,” the agent sneered, cutting off Jiang Yu’s thoughts. “I’ve seen too many guys like that in showbiz. Before today, who even knew Yu Shiqing’s name? But now that he’s clinging to you, he’s trending on social media!”
Even as the elevator doors opened, he kept analyzing. “He’s just using you as a stepping stone. Otherwise, like you said you’re both Alphas. How could there be a scandal? Just listen to me. Even if you’re filming together, don’t let him get close.”
Jiang Yu didn’t respond and only said, “Go rest.”
The agent clenched his jaw before turning and leaving the elevator.
Jiang Yu didn’t stay on the same floor as them. After the doors closed, he continued going up. Once he reached his room, he swiped the card and entered.
—
Yu Shiqing pressed his fingers to his temples as a wave of dizziness hit him hard, too fast to think clearly.
Only one thought remained: the person outside could not come in!
But his heat came too fiercely and suddenly. After taking just two steps, his remaining rationality was buried under the rising desire. He bit his tongue, using the pain to stay focused, and hurried to the door.
Too late.
The person outside had already come in—and immediately smelled the cold, dominating Alpha pheromones in the air.
“Who’s here?” Jiang Yu closed the door behind him, pulled out his phone, and pressed the emergency button. His sharp gaze scanned the room. “Come out!”
The challenge from another Alpha’s pheromones triggered his own unstable ones to flare up instantly!
A thick scent of strong tequila exploded into the air—fiery, intense, and dominant. It completely contrasted with the cold scent already lingering in the room, yet neither overpowered the other.
Then he saw Yu Shiqing slowly walk out.
“You?” Jiang Yu instinctively lifted his finger off the emergency call button but still frowned. “Why are you here?”
Yu Shiqing’s breathing was heavy. He could only make out that the figure before him was another Alpha. The rejection imprinted in his genes made his blood boil, while his heat-driven desire screamed in his nerves.
“Get out.” With the last thread of reason, he forced out the words.
Jiang Yu raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. He laughed. “Mr. Yu, let me remind you, this is my room. I haven’t even called security to throw you out, and you’re—”
Before he could finish, Yu Shiqing suddenly moved!
He moved with unnatural speed. The next moment, Jiang Yu felt his wrist gripped so tightly it hurt. Before he could react, he was pinned against the door.
Caught off guard, Jiang Yu was truly angry now.
He didn’t have the best temper to begin with. But the heavy pheromones in the air made him think of his own condition, and he forced himself to hold back his rage and deal with the situation first.
“I have inhibitors.” Jiang Yu looked back at Yu Shiqing and said in a deep voice, “Let me go first!”
But when their eyes met, he froze slightly.
That pair of eyes he had only seen once earlier—now lacked any of that previous coldness. They were full of wild, raw desire.
In that moment of distraction, Yu Shiqing stepped in closer.
His hot breath brushed against Jiang Yu’s neck. The urge could no longer be suppressed.
Only then did Jiang Yu realize something was very wrong.
This wasn’t just a sensitivity period. This was—
“Wait!”
Before the words were fully out, a sharp pain shot through his neck. It spread across his shoulder in a flash, numbing and burning. He clearly felt Yu Shiqing’s canines pierce his gland. The overwhelming physical and mental rejection ignited his fury.
Too bad he had missed the chance to fight back from the beginning.
In the next moment, a stranger’s Alpha pheromones invaded.
Jiang Yu let out a muffled groan.
The numb pain quickly spread through his body. His limbs went weak. In his daze, Yu Shiqing instinctively lifted his waist and pressed him against the door, burying his face in his neck.
Jiang Yu wanted to push him away, but had no strength left. He could only glare and wait for it to be over.
This was why he hated heats so much.
An Alpha in heat lost all reason and control—like a wild beast seeking release.
Even worse, they usually only targeted Omegas.
Jiang Yu’s lips pressed into a line. His eyes burned cold with suppressed fury.
Yu Shiqing showing up like this—it couldn’t be a coincidence.
As he was thinking, Yu Shiqing opened his eyes.
Though his pheromones had only been released briefly, his instinctive rejection of another Alpha helped him regain clarity in that fleeting moment.
He stopped.
His teeth left Jiang Yu’s neck. Jiang Yu immediately sensed he was regaining awareness. But that warm breath still brushed against his gland. It mingled with the leftover pheromones inside him, spreading waves of heat through his body, making him tremble.
Jiang Yu clenched his fist and leaned back slightly to suppress the strange feeling, but couldn’t help letting out a shaky breath.
When he came back to his senses, his face darkened.
“Hey!” he snapped. “You idiot, you bit the wrong person!”
Yu Shiqing lifted his head in surprise. “Jiang Yu?”
Seeing their position, he quickly let go and apologized. “Sorry.”
But as soon as he let go, Jiang Yu’s knees buckled. He nearly fell.
Luckily, Yu Shiqing caught him again in time.
Jiang Yu looked even angrier. “Help me sit down.”
“Okay.” Yu Shiqing saw the bite mark on Jiang Yu’s neck and completely understood his mood.
Noticing how unsteady his steps were, he simply picked Jiang Yu up and carried him to save his strength.
Jiang Yu closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm down, then growled through his teeth, “What do you think you’re doing?”
Yu Shiqing replied, “It’ll be fine soon.”
Jiang Yu’s fists clenched, then loosened.
If not for his weakness, he swore he’d punch this guy who mistook him for an Omega!
Yu Shiqing didn’t notice his expression. He brought him to the couch and gently put him down.
The scent in the room had faded, but the mix of two different Alphas’ pheromones was still very clear.
Yu Shiqing flipped an unusual glass over the wine bottle and asked casually, “Are you in your sensitivity period?”
Jiang Yu stared at him coldly. “That’s none of your business.”
Yu Shiqing turned to look at him. Their eyes met.
Jiang Yu narrowed his eyes. That same look again. Warm on the surface, but empty inside. Just polite coldness.
“You still haven’t answered me,” Jiang Yu suddenly said. “Why were you in my room?”
Yu Shiqing froze. “Your room?”
Jiang Yu frowned. “What?”
Seeing his genuine confusion, Yu Shiqing looked around the room. After a moment, he laughed under his breath.
No wonder. When he first came in this afternoon, something had felt off. This luxury suite didn’t match Huaze’s usual style. Now it made sense.
This wasn’t the room Huaze arranged—it was Jiang Yu’s.
Then he remembered the accident at the door earlier.
Ren Bai had picked up the “lost” room card near the door.
Yu Shiqing said, “Sorry. My agent must’ve accidentally picked up your card by mistake.”
Jiang Yu was half convinced.
The explanation wasn’t very solid, but there was no better one.
Yu Shiqing suddenly thought of something. “So that bottle of wine was actually meant for you?”
Jiang Yu asked, “What wine?”
Yu Shiqing explained everything briefly and added, “In this kind of situation, I’d normally suggest calling the police.”
Jiang Yu slowly sat upright. “Are you telling the truth?”
Yu Shiqing said, “I have no reason to lie to you.” Then he picked up the film script—his only personal item in the room. “I’ve told you everything I know. I don’t think you want to see me any longer either.”
Jiang Yu looked at him, waiting for his next words.
Yu Shiqing said, “Then I won’t bother you anymore.”
Jiang Yu hadn’t expected him to say that. After everything that just happened, he was going to leave?
Yu Shiqing wasn’t just saying it—he meant it. He even added, “As for what just happened—even though I… did something bad to you, I also saved you from a setup. Let’s call it even. Just pretend tonight never happened.”
Getting bitten in the gland was a disgrace for an Alpha. Handling it this way, Yu Shiqing thought, was best for both of them.
“Goodbye.”
He nodded to Jiang Yu and turned to leave.
Jiang Yu stared after him in disbelief.
The door shut.
Jiang Yu snapped out of it.
That bastard really left? Just like that?
And what was that line?
Pretend tonight never happened?
Jiang Yu felt the throbbing pain in his shoulder and his face turned even worse.
He took a deep breath, then laughed in pure anger.
Scumbag!
If I don’t get back at you for this, I lose!
