As soon as Xiao Can got out of the car, flashes accompanied by intermittent clicking sounds flashed at him non-stop.
Facing such a scene for the first time, he was momentarily stunned but quickly adjusted himself. He smiled and waved at the crowd separated by a railing not far away, then symbolically raised his hand to shield his face.
“I haven’t put on makeup yet,” he explained to the people, “Can we take the photos later?”
The journalists in the front row heard his words and chuckled. Some of them shouted at him, “You’re already very beautiful, extremely beautiful!”
Xiao Can lowered his hand and asked, “Really?”
The flashes in front flickered again, and the staff beside Xiao Can, seeing this, hurriedly advised him, “Mr. Xiao, can we go inside first?”
Xiao Can bowed slightly to the crowd outside the barricade and quickly walked into the hotel.
The staff member guiding him was a young female Beta in her twenties. She visibly breathed a sigh of relief after escorting him into the lobby.
“Sorry,” Xiao Can felt a little embarrassed, “It’s my first time attending such an event, and I’m not used to it. Did I cause you any trouble?”
He spoke straightforwardly and sincerely, to which the other party quickly waved her hand, “No problem, it’s my job!” Then she added, “No wonder everyone praises your good character.”
She led Xiao Can into the elevator and took the initiative to introduce, “Mr. Xiao, your room is on the fourteenth floor. Floors twelve to fifteen are all booked by the organizers, so there won’t be any unauthorized personnel entering and exiting. If you need anything, the executive restaurant is on the fifteenth floor.”
“Okay,” Xiao Can nodded, then asked, “How do the makeup team come up later?”
“Just contact me when they arrive,” the staff member said, “You can tell me if you have any problems.”
“Thank you,” Xiao Can smiled at her, “You’ve been very helpful.”
As they spoke, the elevator had already reached the designated floor.
After the ding sound, the elevator door slowly opened, and a figure stood right in the middle of the doorway.
It was a tall Alpha male with deep-set eyes and a high nose bridge. At first glance, he was impeccably handsome but exuded a strong sense of aggression, making people instinctively want to avoid him.
Upon recognizing this person’s identity, both Xiao Can and the accompanying staff were stunned.
The man didn’t look at them, simply turned to the side to signal them to go first. Seeing that neither of them reacted for a moment, he frowned impatiently, not bothering to conceal his annoyance.
“Aren’t you getting off?” he asked.
Only then did Xiao Can come to his senses and hurriedly walked out of the elevator with the staff.
As the Alpha passed by him, he entered the elevator.
As the elevator doors slowly closed, Xiao Can subconsciously looked back. This Alpha’s gaze was focused on the control panel of the elevator, completely ignoring him.
Throughout the whole time, this person hadn’t given Xiao Can a single glance, showing complete indifference.
“So He Xingzhou is also on this floor…” the staff murmured softly, glancing at Xiao Can.
Xiao Can forced a smile, “Wasn’t it arranged by you guys?”
“I don’t know, he’s not under my responsibility!” the staff explained.
“Don’t worry, I wasn’t blaming you,” Xiao Can said, “Which direction is my room?”
The staff hurriedly pointed the way for him.
It was widely known that Xiao Can and He Xingzhou didn’t get along.
The guest list for this event was completely public, so Xiao Can naturally knew that He Xingzhou would also be attending.
He also knew that many people were eager for a clash between the two, hoping for some sparks to fly when they met.
Xiao Can didn’t mind being the center of attention in the news. He had even prepared in advance, thinking about how to handle it appropriately if they were to meet and things got tense.
Never did he expect that this moment would come so soon.
Even more unexpectedly, He Xingzhou completely ignored him.
Their names had been on at least ten hot search topics together. Xiao Can didn’t believe that He Xingzhou could really not recognize him at all.
What an annoying guy, pretending to be so indifferent.
Xiao Can kept complaining inwardly but maintained a nonchalant demeanor on the surface. Seeing the staff looking worried, he even comforted her with a few words.
After entering the room alone, he lay on the soft bed for a while, reminiscing about the scene where various media surrounded him for photos just now, feeling a little excited inside.
The makeup team Xiao Can booked wouldn’t arrive for several more hours.
He deliberately arrived early and knew that there would be people waiting outside in advance. As a so-called “internet celebrity,” Xiao Can understood that he was still just a small role in this circle. If he appeared at the same time as true A-list celebrities, he would inevitably be ignored. Only by creating a time difference could he garner some attention.
From getting out of the car to entering the hotel, every seemingly casual movement and expression was carefully designed by him.
His current fame partly stemmed from the controversy he had with He Xingzhou on the internet a few months ago, and the other half was entirely due to his outstanding face, even in the entertainment industry.
High-definition cameras easily expose flaws on everyone’s faces, and he was very aware of where his advantages lay. He remained confident even without makeup.
For some people, live shooting on the spot might result in “looking bad under the spotlight,” but for him, it was definitely a bonus point.
After resting in the room for a while, Xiao Can decided to take a stroll in the restaurant on the fifteenth floor.
According to the staff earlier, undoubtedly, all the guests appearing there would be invited guests for tonight’s event. If he was lucky, perhaps he could make some connections.
After a simple tidy-up, Xiao Can left the room and headed towards the direction of the elevator.
After turning a corner, he faintly smelled a special scent in the air.
The scent was faint, elusive, somewhat resembling the fragrance of pine wood but with a heavier texture, mixed with a hint of refreshing mint.
Strange but pleasant.
Xiao Can subconsciously followed the scent and realized he had taken the wrong direction after reaching a fork in the path.
With each breath, the enchanting scent became slightly stronger. He glanced back at the fork leading to the elevator and sniffed the air again, feeling compelled to continue forward to find out what was causing the scent.
After a moment, he stopped in front of a door.
The door was slightly open, leaving a gap, and the scent emanated from inside.
Xiao Can suddenly woke up, realizing his behavior was highly inappropriate.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly heard a slightly low groaning sound from inside the room, sounding as if someone was enduring great pain.
Xiao Can hesitated.
Interfering might cause embarrassment, but what if the person inside really was in trouble?
After a brief hesitation, he raised his hand and knocked on the door, asking, “Hello, do you need help?”
The response was a “bang” sound, as if something had been knocked over. Then, a man’s suppressed gasping followed.
This was clearly abnormal. If it was a sudden illness, delaying for even a moment could lead to serious consequences. Xiao Can, regardless of whether it was rude, pushed the door open immediately.
Just as he took a few steps in, the strong fragrance hit him, causing his head to buzz and his vision to blur.
He stumbled back a few steps and leaned against the door, which then closed with a “click.”
What’s going on, what is this smell?
Xiao Can felt dizzy, his thoughts sluggish, making it almost impossible to think.
At this moment, he heard the voice of the man again.
“Who…?”
The voice was so weak, undoubtedly in need of help. Xiao Can shook his head, trying to clear it, and took a few steps forward. He then saw a man lying face down on the ground, next to an overturned coffee table and a bouquet of slightly messy flowers.
“Are you okay?” Xiao Can’s legs trembled inexplicably as he approached the man, crouching down beside him. “Do you need me to call an ambulance for you?”
The man’s body moved slightly, then he turned his head.
Their eyes met, and after a brief moment of stunned silence, a huge exclamation mark popped up in Xiao Can’s mind.
Damn it! It’s He Xingzhou!
The Alpha lying in front of him no longer had the arrogant look of indifference from earlier. He was breathing heavily, his eyes unfocused, and sweat covered his forehead.
What a delightful sight.
Xiao Can’s kindness evaporated rapidly, and he almost burst out laughing, ignoring his own discomfort at the moment.
” He Xingzhou,” he barely managed to fake a concerned look, “you don’t look too good. Do you need help?”
He Xingzhou stared at him in silence for a moment, then slowly supported himself and sat up. Xiao Can’s body leaned forward, and the two of them suddenly became very close.
As an Omega, Xiao Can instinctively felt uncomfortable and was about to step back, but suddenly felt dizzy.
He Xingzhou squinted, staring at his face, and at the same time, reached out and hugged him.
Xiao Can wanted to ask what he was doing, but before he could speak, his lips were sealed.
He Xingzhou bit his lip and pressed his entire body against him.
Xiao Can’s brain went blank instantly.
But He Xingzhou didn’t stop. While kissing him, he reached around from behind and held his waist.
Xiao Can, who had never had intimate contact with an Alpha, realized in a panic amidst the chaos that the scent enveloping him might be He Xingzhou’s pheromones.
This is bad.
Even lacking common sense, he realized what was happening at the moment.
Xiao Can tried to struggle, but his limbs were completely powerless. The Alpha in front of him abandoned the weak posture from earlier and forcefully pressed him down.
The scent of pheromones in the air became stronger and stronger.
The rude and overbearing kiss made Xiao Can unable to breathe. In a daze, he felt the Alpha’s pheromones invading his body through his skin.
The sudden rise in body temperature made him feel dizzy.
Finally able to breathe, the exhausted Xiao Can cried out with a trembling voice, “What are you doing!”
He Xingzhou looked down at him from above, his Adam’s apple rolling, his eyes dark and unclear.
Xiao Can gasped for air heavily. Seeing He Xingzhou leaning down again, he couldn’t even make a sound.
The warm, moist breath covered his neck, and his body trembled.
Xiao Can stared at the white ceiling, amidst the chaos, noticing the changes in his body.
His body completely contradicted his own will, expressing hidden desires.
