I Didn’t Want to Fall, but My Arch-Nemesis Is Just Too Handsome - Chapter 6

The scent of red roses was rich and pure, spreading rapidly through the air.

Xu Zhiyan was an S-grade Alpha and would generally not be affected by low-grade Omega pheromones. Jiang Xu was different. His pheromones possessed strong permeability, silently invading the body and exploding instantly. They could easily shatter an Alpha’s rationality and cause an Alpha to lose emotional control.

Xu Zhiyan’s expression turned dazed. He was left spellbound by this scent. He pursed his dry lips, and a trace of panic leaked into his hoarse voice. “Xu Xu, there are scent blockers in the bedroom drawer. Go apply one now.”

“I will settle this with you when I get back.” Jiang Xu was convinced that Xu Zhiyan had meddled with something, but now was not the time to argue.

He ran quickly to the bedroom upstairs and saw the scent blockers in the bedside drawer. He tore one open and pressed it onto his nape, covering the gland that was faintly heating up. The rich scent of red roses was locked inside the blocker, and the lingering fragrance in the air slowly dissipated.

Jiang Xu sat down on the floor, exhaling sharply. That was close! He had almost lost control.

Why had his pheromones leaked out so suddenly? Since his gland was injured, he had not experienced a heat cycle, and his pheromones were usually almost imperceptible. This situation had never happened before today. It must have been that waffle.

Jiang Xu stood up from the floor and rushed downstairs, looking aggressive. “Xu Zhiyan, what on earth did you feed me, you jerk?”

Xu Zhiyan replied, “A waffle.”

“There must have been something added to the waffle. Otherwise, why would I suddenly…” Jiang Xu’s cheeks turned red, and he felt too embarrassed to continue.

Xu Zhiyan said, “You need to keep the scent blockers on from now on. Do not take them off whenever you feel like it.”

“What do you mean?” Jiang Xu asked, frowning. “I am not usually like this. I can get by without scent blockers.”

“No, you cannot!” Xu Zhiyan looked back at him, his dark, heavy eyes filled with pressure. “You must use them. Have you not realized yet that you cannot control your pheromones?”

“Wait a minute…” Jiang Xu felt that this statement contained a lot of information. “What exactly are you talking about?”

“This happened a while ago. Your pheromones leak at irregular intervals, and you have no way to control them yourself.”

Xu Zhiyan lifted his collar to look at the scent blocker on his nape. “Apply it properly. Do not expose your gland to just anyone.”

Jiang Xu certainly knew that an Omega should not expose their gland casually. It was no different from walking around the street without clothes. It would be troublesome if he were targeted by an ill-intentioned Alpha.

“I do not need you to tell me that. I have known these basics for a long time.”

Xu Zhiyan stood very close, the scent of brandy on his body wafting over him imperceptibly. Having just released his pheromones, Jiang Xu felt his entire body go numb and tingly upon smelling this scent. He raised his hand to push the Alpha in front of him away. “Keep your distance from me. Staring at an Omega’s gland so casually is sexual harassment.”

Xu Zhiyan laughed and brushed his hair. “I can look, but others cannot.”

“You cannot look either!”

Jiang Xu pushed Xu Zhiyan’s hand away, walked to the chair from earlier, and sat down to continue eating the unfinished waffle. He felt that Xu Zhiyan was likely not lying. It was not that there was something in the waffle; it was an adverse reaction caused by his injured gland. He had read about it in books. Some Omegas would experience many such adverse reactions after their glands were injured, and most of the time, it resulted in uncontrollable pheromones. It seemed he would have to be careful in the future and not let his pheromones leak out.

Xu Zhiyan made three dishes and a soup. Jiang Xu was won over by his culinary skills. “You are not much of a person, but your cooking is actually quite good.”

“Xu Xu, that is not what you used to say.” Xu Zhiyan’s peach-blossom eyes revealed a sense of grievance. “Before, you used to say that I was handsome, a great cook, and also very capable in that department.”

“Cough, cough!” Jiang Xu covered his mouth, coughing violently. “What, what kind of nonsense are you spouting?”

How could he have ever said something so direct?

Xu Zhiyan asked, “Do you need me to prove it to you?”

“Prove what?”

Jiang Xu was stunned for a moment. He saw Xu Zhiyan curve his lips meaningfully. “Of course, I would use my strength to prove I was not lying. You have tasted my cooking, and you have seen me as a person. Now, is it possible to…”

“Possible to see that capability…” Jiang Xu’s cheeks exploded into a deep red. He clenched his fingers and growled unnaturally, “I do not care to look at you, you exhibitionist.”

Jiang Xu lowered his head quickly and began shoveling food into his mouth. He did not see the smile overflowing from the corners of Xu Zhiyan’s lips.

After lunch, Jiang Xu returned to the bedroom, and Xu Zhiyan went to the study. The two spent the afternoon in peace. After dinner, Jiang Xu ran upstairs and locked the door directly.

The thought of spending the night alone with Xu Zhiyan made his whole body tremble. If Xu Zhiyan were to suddenly give in to his wild impulses, he—a B-grade Omega—would be unable to resist the suppression of a top-tier Alpha’s pheromones. If he were to be eaten and used up, who would he go to for justice?

After Jiang Xu locked the door, he began to check the windows, sealing all entrances and exits. He then entered the bathroom with peace of mind. After showering, he put on a brand-new scent blocker, sealing away the thick scent of red roses.

Jiang Xu lay on the bed and scrolled through his phone. WeChat was crowded with messages. The other actors in the same drama were asking about his situation, and the director’s team was also sending messages frequently and nervously to confirm his physical condition. After replying to the messages, Jiang Xu threw his phone onto the bedside table, lay down, and hugged his pillow to sleep.

The pillow was stained with the scent of brandy, which must have been left behind when Xu Zhiyan used to sleep here. The elegant, crisp scent stimulated his gland. It felt itchy and tingly, making Jiang Xu feel as if feathers were sweeping back and forth across his nape, bothering him so much that he could not sleep.

He grabbed Xu Zhiyan’s pillow and threw it away with force. The scent of brandy dissipated along with it, but there were still some faint remnants in the air, not enough to stir his heart. Jiang Xu lay down in satisfaction. The bed was wide and comfortable enough to make his mood turn pleasant.

He closed his eyes and was just about to fall asleep when a heavy knocking sound occurred.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

It sounded particularly harsh in the dark night.

Jiang Xu shouted back angrily, “What are you knocking for in the middle of the night? Are you not letting people sleep?”

This shout was majestic and full of vitality.

Xu Zhiyan’s voice drifted over from a distance. “Xu Xu, open the door!”

Jiang Xu crossed his legs and said with a swagger, “Open what door? This is my bedroom. There are so many rooms in the villa, just pick one to sleep in. Do not come to steal my room or my bed.”

He bit down hard on the word “my,” emphasizing it deliberately. He wanted Xu Zhiyan to know that he was the king of the house. So, what if the villa belonged to Xu Zhiyan? He was still being locked out. He should be the first person to dare to lock a top-tier film emperor outside the door. He felt pretty proud of himself and put his hands on his hips.