As soon as Yu Xile got into the car, he logged into the gossip app using his alternate account.
Xiao Wen was driving, stealing nervous glances at him from time to time. Seeing Yu Xile’s expression grow darker by the second, he stammered, “Le.. Lele ge, Brother Qian is already handling things over there…”
Yu Xile scrolled through the comment section and suddenly flung his phone away. “What use is that!”
The Omega’s beautiful face twisted slightly, a hint of ferocity surfacing.
His heat was approaching. Yu Xile had originally planned to take advantage of tonight to draw closer to Xie Wangyuan, then use this heat cycle to make Xie Wangyuan completely mark him.
But Xie Wangyuan was a lunatic who didn’t care about anything at all, a ticking time bomb that seemed eager to blow himself up along with everyone else. Yu Xile couldn’t just stake his future on someone like that.
The phone that had been thrown forward lit up again. Xiao Wen glanced at it and stammered, “Lele ge, it’s Xie ”
“I know! I know!” Yu Xile clenched his teeth and forced himself to calm down. “Don’t answer it.”
His relationship with Xie Tiancheng was already very close, both emotionally and in terms of benefits.
Yu Xile knew that Xie Wangyuan and Xie Tiancheng did not have a good relationship but no matter what, they were still father and son. Would Xie Tiancheng really choose him?
He couldn’t afford to gamble on that.
The commercial value he carried now was already very high. Under normal circumstances, Huangda wouldn’t abandon such a profitable asset but what if it was Huangda after losing a major shareholder?
That was an even bigger gamble he couldn’t afford.
It’s fine. Yu Xile looked out at the brilliant lights of the high rise buildings outside the window, soothing himself.
Everything he had now was the result of his own careful effort and management. Everything had to be firmly grasped in his hands.
Even the things he had already decided to discard, he still had to squeeze out every last bit of benefit and value from them.
【So the one who was rumored with Yu Xile just a moment ago and then got exposed for a group party right after… was actually Yu Xile’s brother?】
【Does anyone remember that a few years ago, some marketing accounts claimed the Xie family wanted to adopt Yu Xile as an adopted son? He was mocked all over the internet back then, an orphan dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family.】
【Honestly, no wonder people mocked him. He was already an adult, what kind of “adopted son” even is that?】
【If you ask me, an orphan who’s climbed to this position without scheming or calculation? I don’t buy it. Feels like he put some kind of spell on the Xie family.】
【The person above is so bitter, are you okay? Lele is so pure and well behaved, it’s perfectly normal for people to like him.】
【But I heard their pheromones are super compatible. Anyway, I’m shipping it first. Calling him “little brother” under the bed and on the bed the little brother calls… hehehe, just a couple’s little games.】
【Lele should really stop getting tied up with this scummy A. I’d feel dirty even letting him be Lele’s brother.】
【Some Lele fans are honestly cracking me up. Even Sichuan opera face changing would have to pay to study at your place.】
【Let me give the melon eating crowd a rundown of the outrageous behavior of certain Lele fans over the past few years:
【I won’t even talk about Huangda debuting him. After that, Yu Xile was photographed entering and leaving the Xie residence multiple times. Lele fans immediately rushed out to draw a line between him and the Xie family, saying their precious boy was pure as snow and that it was the Xie family who liked him. May I ask, if he’s really that pure, why was he releasing press drafts stepping on seniors and newcomers to climb up?】
【They even said Yu Xile met Xie Wangyuan back when he was in the orphanage, that it was love at first sight and after being torn apart Xie Wangyuan angrily went abroad. Went abroad to do what? Oh, turns out he was having the time of his life playing with Betas overseas.】
【Xie family investing in Huangda somehow became “compensation” to Yu Xile in your mouths. You spun that story so well even I almost believed it.】
【Now you’ve started despising Xie Wangyuan for being a scummy A, did you forget how you acted when you were shipping their CP before? But after Second Young Master Xie returned to the country, he’d rather mess around with unknown internet influencers and ordinary people than touch your precious boy even once. That’s hilarious.】
【I really advise you to watch what you say. No matter how scummy Xie Wangyuan is, he’s still a Xie. If this blows up, be careful that Yu Xile won’t even be able to step through the Xie family’s doors in the future.】
【Some Lele fans are really disgusting +1. Xie Wangyuan playing with Betas makes him trash but do Lele fans really think their idol is some kind of saint?】
【Just a passerby watching the drama. Didn’t Yu Xile always sell himself as an inspirational, dream chasing prodigy?】
【Lele fans want everything and end up with nothing, everyone’s in the same cesspool, who doesn’t know how things work? Having someone backing you, so what? Kneeling to make money is still making money. Just lie flat and take the mockery.】
【When resources were handed out you called the Xie family “Dad,” and now that Xie Wangyuan’s reputation is ruined you’re cutting ties. Are you industrial cutting machines or what?】
【Sorry to disturb everyone online, I’m really at my wits’ end and had no choice but to come here. There’s a child at home waiting for life saving treatment…】
【Scammer, get lost.】
【On??line??chat??add??…】
Public opinion fermented rapidly. Yu Xile had risen too fast over the past few years and had offended plenty of people. With fans, antis and melon eating onlookers all mixed together, Huangda hadn’t even managed to suppress the trending topics in time.
Xie Tiancheng held a significant share of the company. On a regular basis, he not only interfered with Yu Xile’s work but also meddled in company affairs. Over time, it wasn’t just the executives who grew dissatisfied with Xie Tiancheng’s outsider interference, other artists, managers and staff members had their grievances as well.
Before long, people claiming to be insiders from Huangda and industry professionals began to jump in with revelations, pouring more fuel onto the fire.
At home, Xie Tiancheng smashed several more cups. He should have realized it earlier, there was no way Xie Wangyuan suddenly becoming so obedient was normal.
Inside a private mahjong room, several people were gathered together watching videos of Mianmian.
Zhou Qing’an scrolled through his phone screen. “Ah, Mianmian is really so cute!”
Meng Chaozhi leaned his upper body far away, craning his neck and squinting sideways, wanting to look but not daring to. With great difficulty, he said, “Baby, how did I not know you liked snakes this much?”
“You’re scared and we can’t keep one anyway,” Zhou Qing’an said, feeling itchy with desire as he watched. He asked Feng Yu, “Where do you live? Can I go to your place sometime to see Mianmian?”
Feng Yu gave the name of his residential complex, then scratched his head. “But I’m about to move. You can wait until I’m settled and then come see Mianmian.”
“Moving? Why?”
“My contract’s about to expire and I don’t plan to renew it.” Feng Yu spoke tentatively. “So I’ve been thinking about other suitable agencies lately.”
Feng Yu didn’t actually know Meng Chaozhi. He just knew Zhou Qing’an was an actor and that Xie Wangyuan and Ren Yi were also present. It felt like a rare opportunity, maybe he could pick up some useful information.
Meng Chaozhi flipped Zhou Qing’an’s phone face down on the table and sized Feng Yu up from head to toe. “An artist? Which company?”
Feng Yu honestly stated the company’s name. “I wouldn’t really call myself an artist. I just shoot some short videos, small stuff, just making a living.”
Meng Chaozhi’s company had recently been cultivating some in house artists and was also preparing a few film and television projects. Compared to blank slate amateurs who required a long time to train, someone like Feng Yu was much more worry free.
Meng Chaozhi pinched Zhou Qing’an’s fingers, then pulled out a business card and handed it to Feng Yu. “Whether you pass or not depends on yourself.”
Feng Yu accepted the card in a daze. He’d heard of this entertainment company, compared to his previous pure middleman, mom and pop agency, it was leagues better.
Feng Yu felt dazed again. Winning the lottery probably didn’t feel much different than this…
Looks like he’d need to add extra mice to Mianmian’s meals when he got back.
When Zhou Qing’an wasn’t filming, his schedule was very regular. The card game didn’t go too late and not long after midnight, everyone dispersed.
Xie Wangyuan hadn’t won many rounds that night but he was in a good mood. He tossed his car keys to Ren Yi. “I’m going to pick up my car. You can drop Feng Yu off on the way.”
Xie Wangyuan took a taxi to the 4S dealership. At the entrance sat a burly Alpha man keeping watch for the night shift. Seeing him get out of the car, the man whistled lightly. “Yo, that car’s yours?”
“Mm.” Having bottled things up all night, Xie Wangyuan flicked out a cigarette, casually handed one over to the Alpha as well and only after taking a deep drag himself did he ask, “So? How is it?”
The Alpha took the cigarette and tucked it behind his ear, giving a thumbs up. “My boss personally handled it. Guaranteed you’ll be satisfied.”
He didn’t recognize Xie Wangyuan but the people who usually came here were all rich young masters. Just one look at the Ferrari was enough to tell that its owner was no ordinary person, so the shop naturally didn’t dare to be negligent.
Xie Wangyuan followed him inside and circled the car twice, hands in his pockets. He nodded in satisfaction. “Not bad.”
The Alpha grinned. “Modded it like this, going to chase after some pretty little O?”
Xie Wangyuan recalled that face and let out a low, muffled laugh. “Not an O.”
The tear mole was quite pretty, sure but the person himself was cold as ice. That really had nothing to do with being “beautiful.”
Xie Wangyuan hummed an off key tune all the way back to the Xie residence. It was already past one in the morning, yet the lights in the living room were still on.
“So you still know how to come back.”
Xie Wangyuan glanced at Xie Tiancheng and Xie Jun sitting on the sofa. Acting as though nothing were wrong, he walked over. “I knew you were waiting. That’s why I came back, didn’t I?”
Xie Jun weighed his words carefully. “Wangyuan, didn’t you go a bit too far tonight?”
“I think it was just about right.” Xie Wangyuan smiled faintly. “If once isn’t enough, there’ll be a next time and the one after that. I have plenty of patience, Dad.”
“What exactly are you dissatisfied with?!” Xie Tiancheng’s face darkened. “What about Lele doesn’t measure up to you?! He’s the most suitable Omega for you and he can even cure your illness. You!”
Xie Wangyuan snorted. “Dad, how many times have you said all this already? You might not be tired but I’m tired of listening and honestly, I really don’t understand, if you want to keep him around as a substitute for a dead person, why do you care so much about his relationship with me?”
“What dead person! That’s your mother! It was to give birth to you that she ”
“Don’t drag me into it again. I never begged you to give birth to me.”
Xie Wangyuan found it both ridiculous and curious. “By the way, Dad, you’re not one of those cliché drama characters, are you? The kind who did something wrong when they were young, felt guilty and after the person died started drowning in regret, so when you meet someone who looks like her, you just want to give them your heart and soul. That’s not it, right?”
Xie Jun frowned. “Wangyuan.”
Xie Wangyuan shut his mouth and let out a bored yawn. “Alright, alright. I get it. Then how about this, Dad, if one day you loosen up and say I can call that Omega ‘little dad,’ I promise I’ll listen to everything you say. How about that?”
Xie Tiancheng’s lips trembled, his voice hoarse. “Xie Wangyuan, how can you talk about her so casually? How can you insult her so lightly?”
“Oh, then it’s because I’m not worthy.” Xie Wangyuan went along with it smoothly, speaking flippantly. “No need to glare at me. If I could go back more than twenty years, I’d tell her not to trade her life for a troublesome piece of trash like me but I can’t go back, can I?”
Turbulent emotions surged through Xie Tiancheng’s heart. After a long while, he finally ground out through clenched teeth, “That’s right. You are not worthy to mention her.”
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ChaptersChapter 1 · A Beta who looks particularly attractiveChapter 2 · Illegitimate child? BetaChapter 3 · Am I going to kick a hornet’s nest?Chapter 4 · A banquet that only Betas can attendChapter 5 · The young man’s heart was wastedChapter 6 · What’s so fun about Beta?Chapter 7 · Your dad has too many loversChapter 8 · Date with a ‘beautyChapter 9 · Long Time no see…Chapter 10 · He’ll definitely be the dominant oneChapter 11 · Seeing Qin Yu was like a dog seeing a bone.Chapter 12 · Young Master Qin, what a coincidenceChapter 13 · I don’t like things that other people have touched.Chapter 14 · Just call him “little brother”Chapter 15 · Are you going to pursue Xiao Mei O?Chapter 16 · The dead are deadChapter 17 · Qin Yu, aren’t you going to take responsibility?Chapter 18 · Xie Wangyuan and his dog are not allowed insideChapter 19 · Got into his carChapter 20 · He really gave me a hard timeChapter 21 · You actually Like that beta?Chapter 22 · Like an Alpha catching his wife cheatingChapter 23 · How do you want me to repay you?Chapter 24 · An Alpha without pheromonesChapter 25 · I’m determined to get my hands on Qin YuChapter 26 · Whatever service you needChapter 27 · Honey, shall I put it on for you?Chapter 28 · Mr. Qin has a rather unique aesthetic senseChapter 29 · Who says Qin Yu is hard to deal with?Chapter 30 · Please teach me, Teacher QinChapter 31 · These are all he can lose.Chapter 32 · I’m looking for someone who has “disappeared”.Chapter 33 · A new meaning in his lifeChapter 34 · Your birthday is in a few days, right?Chapter 35 · Just the two of us.Chapter 36 · It was like Qin Yu’s O-selection banquetChapter 37 · He saw himself clearly in his eyesChapter 38 · Do those Betas really make you this comfortable?Chapter 39 · Qin Yu, you just wait.Chapter 40 · I’m to blame for stealing tonight’s main characterChapter 41 · If you have only one piece of clothing left, you winChapter 42 · I admit defeatChapter 43 · He is my lover!Chapter 44 · What kind of cult is Yuyuan?Chapter 45 · There are no other BetasChapter 46 · Go to bedChapter 47 · Susceptible periodChapter 48 · Qin Yu, are you a damn dog?!Chapter 49 · It would be best to lock us up completelyChapter 50 · I’ll give you five million, leave my sonChapter 51 · Other Alphas smell awfulChapter 52 · He can’t possibly be like those stupid Alpha dogsChapter 53 · Only youChapter 54 · Go ahead and say what you just said again if you dareChapter 55 · I thought you were going to meet someone at night.Chapter 56 · Swallow it.Chapter 57 · Service fee for the second young masterChapter 58 · He touched it himself and showed it to meChapter 59 · To make an Alpha no longer need an OmegaChapter 60 · They’re kindly taking me in?Chapter 61 · Qin Yu is different.Chapter 62 · HelpChapter 63 · At times like this and that with Qin Yu.Chapter 64 · We will never abandon themChapter 65 · My wife’s surname is QinChapter 66 · Two numbersChapter 67 · Qin Yu and dogs are not allowed insideChapter 68 · Eat a lotChapter 69 · It’s a must-eatChapter 70 · Batian misses youChapter 71 · Earn money to support your wife.Chapter 72 · I hug you like a crossChapter 73 · Use these to exchange for a wish.Chapter 74 · Extra 1Chapter 75 · Extra 2Chapter 76 · Extra 3Chapter 77 · Extra 4Chapter 78 · Extra 5Chapter 79 · Extra 6Chapter 80 · Extra 7Chapter 81 · Extra 8Chapter 82 · Extra 9Chapter 83 · Extra 10Chapter 84 · Extra 11Chapter 85 · Extra 12