Returning to his room, Xiao Can immediately opened his medicine box and started searching inside.
He had bought some breathable adhesive bandages that matched his skin tone, wanting to see if they could be used for coverage.
During this process, he kept fanning his cheek with one hand, trying to dispel some of the heat.
Mu Nianwen was really absurd. How could he think he liked He Xingzhou? Could it be that he had caught Tan zhen’s illness?
What was there to like about He Xingzhou?
Nothing more than being decent looking, somewhat talented, having some social status, tolerable temperament, good cooking skills, sometimes quite gentle and respectful, very patient, and having a good physique…
Xiao Can’s hand trembled, and everything in the medicine box spilled onto the floor.
He hurriedly crouched down to pick up the items, shaking his head vigorously at the same time.
What’s wrong? Why did he suddenly think of so many good qualities? This annoying ghost He Xingzhou should have more flaws, such as, such as…
Xiao Can’s mind suddenly went blank.
Finally, after putting everything back into the medicine box, he squatted on the ground for a while before finally remembering.
They were originally strangers. He Xingzhou inexplicably reposted his video to attack him and even earnestly debated with ordinary netizens, how ridiculous.
How could there be such inexplicable Alphas, really annoying.
He stood up holding the box and happened to see a small mirror on the shelf when he looked up.
In the mirror, his cheeks were red, and there was a smile on his lips.
Xiao Can was stunned, his heart suddenly contracted forcefully, and then shook violently.
Every blood vessel in his body throbbed, and his panic and confusion in an instant were more than a hundred times worse than last night.
Why did he unconsciously smile when thinking of the past events related to He Xingzhou that had made him furious?
What is this? he muttered in his heart, what does this mean?
Only tasteless people would like such an Alpha as He Xingzhou?
He was very picky himself, never lacking suitors since childhood, among whom there were also outstanding ones, whom he always scorned, saying that his standards were too high.
This must be the side effect of last night’s marking.
Hormones were at work, making him instinctively attached to the Alpha who marked him.
This had nothing to do with emotions; everything would be fine once the mark was removed.
Xiao Can took a deep breath, intending to put down the medicine box when his phone rang.
He was startled, and the medicine box he had just tidied up fell again, hitting his foot.
He gasped in pain, moved his toes, confirmed they were fine, and then took out his phone.
The name lingering in his heart at the moment was displayed on the screen.
—He Xingzhou.
Xiao Can frowned and answered the call abruptly, “What do you want?”
His tone was very harsh, and He Xingzhou obviously paused, asking in confusion, “What’s wrong?”
“You called me, and you’re asking what’s wrong? Are you okay?” Xiao Can’s tone grew even harsher.
He gripped the phone tightly, his fingertips turning white. After speaking, he immediately clenched his lips, his brain buzzing.
He Xingzhou was completely clueless, “What’s wrong with me? Why are you angry?”
Xiao Can covered his face.
He didn’t know how to respond.
He Xingzhou always annoyed him indeed, but now, he was truly innocent.
He wasn’t really angry, just too confused, overwhelmed by strong emotions in his chest, feeling a bit embarrassed and angry.
“Hello?” Seeing him silent, He Xingzhou became worried, “Is there something wrong with your body?”
“I’m fine,” Xiao Can took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, pretending to be calm and peaceful, “Do you have something to tell me?”
“It’s about time you should be home, but you didn’t call me,” He Xingzhou said, “I was a bit worried.”
“I’m fine, just arrived, sorting things out,” Xiao Can said, glancing at the scattered medicine box on the ground, suddenly brightening up, catching a handle to be justified to throw a tantrum, “You bit my neck like this, how can I go out and see people these next few days?”
“Do you have a roommate?” He Xingzhou asked.
“Is that the point?” Xiao Can was angry, “You just keep causing trouble for me!”
“I’m sorry,” He Xingzhou felt ashamed, “I was a bit… out of it yesterday.”
“What should we do then!” Xiao Can deliberately gave him a problem.
“Rest for a while?” He Xingzhou suggested, “Don’t go out.”
“How is that possible!” Xiao Can said, “I’m very busy now. My schedule from tomorrow to next month is full. Do you know how much I’ll lose if I cancel now?”
“How much?” He Xingzhou said, “I’ll take care of it.”
“Who asked you to compensate,” Xiao Can sighed, “It’s not just about money. These are very precious resources to me!”
“Oh…” He Xingzhou thought for a moment, “What kind of resources do you want then?”
“You’re saying this…”
“Tell me.” He Xingzhou said.
Xiao Can opened his mouth, then closed it.
For a moment, he felt very tempted. With He Xingzhou’s position in the circle, he would definitely know many influential figures. If he was willing, he could undoubtedly bring considerable benefits to him.
Tan zhen had also made a turning point in his career with his help.
Xiao Can was always good at seizing opportunities and never easily let go of any useful opportunities.
But when he really wanted to speak, he felt a strong resistance for some reason.
“…Do you feel uneasy because you owe me?” he asked.
“Mm.” He Xingzhou admitted very frankly.
Xiao Can’s heart tightened.
“I just like this feeling,” he pretended to be relaxed and cheerful to show off, “I have no intention of getting rid of this mental burden so quickly.”
He Xingzhou could only sigh, “How can there be someone as stubborn as you? You’re going to live a very tiring life like this.”
“I’m willing,” Xiao Can said.
He Xingzhou sighed again and asked, “Since you’re so busy, when do you plan to undergo the procedure to remove the mark?”
Xiao Can remained silent for a while, then put down his phone and switched to the calendar interface.
Although it was a minor surgery, it couldn’t be done on the spot. He would definitely need to undergo some tests first, and then schedule a specific time after receiving the reports.
After the formal procedure, he would also need to take a few days off to rest.
So it seemed that it wouldn’t be possible for the time being.
“Hello?” He Xingzhou called out after waiting for a while.
“Next month,” Xiao Can replied vaguely.
“I’ll accompany you,” He Xingzhou said.
Xiao Can was startled, “There’s no need!”
“After all, it’s surgery,” He Xingzhou said, “I can’t let you go alone. You wouldn’t want to tell anyone else about this, right?”
“It’s fine, my roommate knows, he can accompany me,” Xiao Can said.
“But this is my responsibility,” He Xingzhou insisted.
Xiao Can felt annoyed.
Responsibility, obligation, indebtedness, these were all annoying words.
“You accompanying me, if someone sees us, what will happen to my reputation?” he retorted.
“What does it matter…” muttered He Xingzhou.
“It matters!” Xiao Can said, “Anyway, you don’t need to accompany me, don’t cause trouble for me.”
He Xingzhou sighed reluctantly, “Just let me know when you go.”
“I’m not obligated to do that,” Xiao Can said.
As they were talking, there was a knock on the door.
“I won’t tell you anymore, my roommate is looking for me,” Xiao Can said, “Remember to send me the tutorial for frying shrimp cakes!”
After saying that, he ended the call and shouted at the door, “Come in!”
Mù Nianwen pushed the door open and approached, tossing him a small package about the size of a palm.
Xiao Can reached out to catch it, “What’s this?”
“Concealer patches,” Mù Nianwen said, “Try them, and then apply some powder, you should be able to get by.”
Xiao Can was instantly moved, “You’re so kind, I love you so much!”
Mù Nianwen smiled proudly, glanced into the room, and asked, “Why is it so messy?”
The medicine box was still on the floor, surrounded by scattered medicines.
“Looking for adhesive bandages, accidentally dropped them,” Xiao Can squatted down, “I’ll tidy up.”
Mù Nianwen walked over and helped him tidy up.
“So many medicines…” he murmured while shaking his head, “Have you been taking them all recently?”
“No need to take them anymore,” Xiao Can said.
“All of this is caused by that Alpha,” Mù Nianwen glanced at him, “But don’t forget the pain once the scar has healed.”
Xiao Can pressed his head lower, quickly stuffing things haphazardly back into the medicine box.
Mù Nianwen stood up, “From start to finish, he’s been taking advantage of you, and all the losses are yours alone.”
At times like this, the right choice would be to silently listen or agree a few times, to make Mù Nianwen feel relieved.
But Xiao Can resisted several times, but couldn’t restrain the impulse to defend He Xingzhou.
“…I’m not stupid, I have discernment,” he said as he packed everything into the box and stood up, “He Xingzhou… he’s actually quite simple.”
Mù Nianwen was speechless, looking at him helplessly with his mouth open.
Xiao Can continued with a stiff upper lip, “He’s very principled, back then… um, it was also because he was drugged, he didn’t mean it. Strictly speaking, we were both victims.”
Mù Nianwen shook his head repeatedly, “Either you’re crazy, or you’ve fallen for him.”
“…”
“Why aren’t you arguing?!” Mù Nianwen exclaimed in horror.
“I’m crazy,” Xiao Can said.
Mù Nianwen nodded with a frowning face, “Indeed, seems like it. From what I know about you, with this kind of Alpha, even if you don’t think of a way to get back at him, you’ll still curse him half to death behind his back.”
Xiao Can put down the medicine box, closed the lid, and silently bit his lower lip.
After a moment, he whispered, “Could it be that I really like him?”
“…”
“Why is my taste so poor?” he murmured.
Mù Nianwen, unusually, didn’t tease him but looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Xiao Can looked up at Mù Nianwen, on the verge of tears, “What should I do?”
