Qin Yuheng widened his eyes, his face turning pale, about to speak, when a faint voice sounded. Both turned their heads to see a tall and handsome man, stunning them both.
The man was undoubtedly an alpha.
Even if he had probably restrained himself to the utmost, there was still a faint woody alpha scent emanating from him.
What kind of fragrance was that?
Qin Yuheng had encountered many alphas, but the alpha pheromones of this man made his legs go weak with just one sniff.
The man’s brows and eyes were deep, his appearance stern like a cold blade, yet remarkably handsome and imposing.
Qin Yuheng’s face instantly turned red, and he was stunned.
And when the man saw Xu Yin, he froze in place.
His body tensed up, his heart in his chest began to beat faster involuntarily. Even though he maintained a calm demeanor on his face, his ears were already burning red.
Xu Yin: “…”
Heh, what a wonderful start.
He stood up straight, smiled, and said, “Mr. Qi?”
Qi Yuanchu was momentarily dazzled by Xu Yin’s gentle smile.
After coming back to his senses, he replied hoarsely, “I am.”
“Nice to meet you. My name is Xu Yin, the omega matched with you.” Xu Yin reached out his hand.
Qi Yuanchu looked at Xu Yin in a daze and instinctively reached out his hand to shake it. “I’m Qi Yuanchu.”
Qin Yuheng was still leaning against the wall, but he had lost the fear and anger he had just now. His face was now as red as an apple.
He was embarrassed and didn’t know what to do. “Hello, I’m Qin Yuheng, I’m…”
I’m what?
He hesitated for a moment, suddenly not knowing how to introduce himself. After all, this was supposed to be Xu Yin and Qi Yuanchu’s date, what did it have to do with him??
Wait, where was his mother? How could the Qi family come without notifying him? He had caused quite a scene!
Qin Yuheng quickly stood up, straightened his clothes, and felt a bit awkward. He glanced timidly at Qi Yuanchu.
But Qi Yuanchu never looked at him, his eyes were fixed on Xu Yin.
Qin Yuheng looked at the two of them, bit his lip, and said, “Mr. Qi, forgive me for speaking frankly, but you heard what Xu Yin just said. This match might not be suitable for you.”
Xu Yin chuckled instead of getting angry.
He hadn’t even made a facial expression yet, but Qi Yuanchu immediately sounded the alarm bells in his head.
He warned, “What did he say just now?”
Qin Yuheng: “Huh?”
Qi Yuanchu said expressionlessly, “I didn’t hear.”
Qin Yuheng: “He said—”
Qi Yuanchu remained expressionless, “I think it’s fine.”
Qin Yuheng: “?????”
So you did hear it! You obviously heard it!!
Qi Yuanchu remained alert, “Are you Mrs. Lu’s son? Your mother wants you to go to the front hall.”
Qin Yuheng: “But I—”
Qi Yuanchu turned to look at Xu Yin, his gaze deep, “Or should we go to the backyard?”
Xu Yin… curled his lips and smiled, “Let’s go to the backyard.”
This smile softened Qi Yuanchu’s expression once again.
He whispered softly, “Okay.”
He stepped forward, as if he had done it many times before, reflexively raised his hand and placed it behind Xu Yin’s waist.
Soon, he realized that this was a bit inappropriate for two people meeting for the first time.
But Xu Yin had already stepped forward under his gesture.
Qi Yuanchu was slightly stunned, then his gaze softened as he looked at Xu Yin’s features, his Adam’s apple rolling slightly.
As they were about to step into the backyard, Xu Yin paused, turned around, and smiled lightly, “Mr. Qin, the single-minded gentleman, why are you still standing there? Go to the front hall and rest for a while.”
Qin Yuheng’s face turned red with anger, almost to the point of bursting.
…Actually, he did know why his mother had brought him here today.
To be honest, Qin Yuheng didn’t find most alphas appealing.
The alphas in this small town were either average-looking or from average families. He had many alpha friends like that, but none were suitable for being boyfriends.
The alphas with slightly better conditions were all playboys with chaotic sex lives, and they were not worthy of him at all.
Qin Yuheng was truly determined to stay single for the rest of his life. But yesterday, his mother suddenly mentioned that an important figure from Central City would be visiting and insisted that he should meet them.
Qin Yuheng had lived in Central City for a while when he was very young, but he no longer had any memories of it.
He didn’t believe that an alpha from Central City would be any different.
But his mother said, “You can see that Qi family member online—he’s very handsome, a pillar of the current young generation of the prestigious Qi family, extremely excellent, and successful in his career. It’s said that he has never been involved in messy relationships, male or female, and he is very clean. Isn’t he a good match for you?”
So Qin Yuheng secretly looked him up online.
The man in the photos was indeed very handsome.
So he thought, fine, he’d go and meet him.
He put on the latest nice outfit he had bought, had a stylist do his makeup, and went for a sunny, handsome look.
He heard that the young master of the Qi family was coming to see Xu Yin. But wasn’t Xu Yin the one Zhou Xiao liked? How could Xu Yin be so snobbish? So, as soon as he arrived, he went to find Xu Yin, intending to persuade him again.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yin snapped at him, and just halfway through being rebuked, he ran into Qi Yuanchu himself.
The man in person was even more handsome and charming than in the photos.
Under the impact of the alpha’s pheromones in reality, Qin Yuheng could even feel himself falling quickly.
However, he didn’t expect Qi Yuanchu to not even glance at him!
Qin Yuheng couldn’t believe it. He stared at Qi Yuanchu’s back in disbelief and frustration, his cheeks flushed, and called out softly, “Mr. Qi!”
But the latter, either not hearing or being too focused on looking at Xu Yin, didn’t react at all and just walked away briskly.
Qin Yuheng’s face kept changing colors, and he clenched his fists in anger, feeling extremely aggrieved!
After glaring at Xu Yin, he turned and ran off.
*
The nuisance was finally gone.
Xu Yin could finally deal with the guy next to him.
He could feel that since the moment they met, this guy’s gaze hadn’t left him.
His smile became even gentler, and he took the initiative to speak, “Sorry, I heard that this match was arranged by your grandfather?”
They walked side by side.
Qi Yuanchu paused, his gaze wandering for a moment, then said, “…Mm.”
Xu Yin: “Were you forced to come by your family?”
He spoke in a tone that sounded very concerned, “It must be hard for you. Actually, you don’t have to be so restrained. I understand your predicament. Let’s just cooperate to get through this meeting. Once you go back and explain your wishes clearly to your family, they probably won’t force you anymore.”
Qi Yuanchu was stunned. Seeing the pretty omega in front of him smiling and walking away slowly after saying that, his face showed a hint of confusion and panic.
He caught up, moved his lips, and said in a low voice, “That’s not it, I’m not troubled.”
“Really?” Xu Yin tilted his head in confusion, “But I heard that you were very unhappy about this match.”
Qi Yuanchu: “…”
Thinking of the misunderstanding earlier on the flying car involving his cousin and his mother, Qi Yuanchu’s face darkened.
He caught up again, forcibly calmed himself, and said, “It’s a misunderstanding. My family misunderstood. I wasn’t unhappy.”
He cautiously watched the young man’s expression beside him.
“Ah, is that so?” Xu Yin seemed surprised, “Then why did it lead to such a misunderstanding?”
“Because—” Thinking of that dream, Qi Yuanchu stopped abruptly, his face turning red rapidly.
Red to the point of being uncontrollable, red to the point of being dramatic.
Red to the point of being very suspicious.
Xu Yin confirmed.
Wow.
From the first glance, he knew that there must have been some misunderstanding in the words the dean had conveyed to him.
When this guy looked at him, the clumsiness and eagerness in his gaze were exactly the same as before.
But having been upset about this for a whole day and night, Xu Yin naturally had to vent his anger.
Unexpectedly, in venting, he discovered something.
Something fishy.
Qi Yuanchu’s eyes dodged for a while, and he seemed to have calmed down, about to speak.
However, as soon as he opened his mouth, Xu Yin knew this guy had probably thought of an excuse.
How could Xu Yin let him lie?
Having been unhappy about this for a day and a night, he had to know the source of the misunderstanding.
So he narrowed his eyes, lifted the corners of his lips, and smiled.
Before Qi Yuanchu could speak, Xu Yin suddenly stopped and turned around.
When he stopped, Qi Yuanchu instinctively stopped too.
Next, Xu Yin suddenly extended both hands and hooked them around Qi Yuanchu’s neck.
Qi Yuanchu instantly froze like a stone.
Xu Yin’s almond-shaped eyes looked up at him from below, as if there were hooks in his gaze. Qi Yuanchu could clearly feel his heart being tugged.
Then Xu Yin smiled and asked softly, “Because of what?”
Qi Yuanchu: “…???”
He instantly forgot the excuse he had just thought of, looking utterly confused.
At this moment, the faint floral scent emanating from Xu Yin filled his nose. All he could feel were the hands hooked around his neck, all he could hear was Xu Yin’s gentle voice, and all he could see was Xu Yin’s beautiful smile.
His mind went blank.
Of course, Xu Yin could sense Qi Yuanchu’s physical reaction.
The curve of his lips grew wider.
Then he blinked, looking innocent: “Hmm?”
Qi Yuanchu: “…”
Xu Yin: “Mr. Qi, take a breath. If you keep this up, you’ll suffocate.”
Qi Yuanchu: “…”
Xu Yin reached out and gently scratched the back of Qi Yuanchu’s neck with his fingers.
The man was extremely sensitive and shivered slightly.
As if his mind and spirit were completely controlled, he subconsciously spoke in a hoarse voice, “Because… I dreamt of some things.”
Xu Yin was taken aback: “What things? Related to me?”
Qi Yuanchu suddenly snapped back to his senses.
He turned his eyes away, his ears red as if they were about to bleed.
