Chapter 43: The Alpha-Hating Beta Part 2

Yu Sui’s face burned hot against his skin, and the heated breaths from his nostrils sent a shiver through him.

“You… let me go…” Yu Sui turned his face away, struggling for breath.

How could Jiang Nianxing possibly let go?

Without a word, he scooped Yu Sui up and carried him toward the distant woods.

Yu Sui’s eyes grew hazy; unconsciously, he parted his lips to gasp for air. He tugged at his clothes, then felt the coolness of the man’s damp arm and rubbed his cheek against it.

Jiang Nianxing’s breath hitched. How could he hold back? He licked his lips and set the other man down.

The youth’s back pressed against the tree trunk as Jiang Nianxing’s scorching kisses landed on his cheek, his brow, and finally his lips.

Yu Sui’s mind was a haze of heat, his actions driven purely by instinct.

He responded.

Jiang Nianxing’s eyes lit up at the realization, his excitement surging.

Memories of yesterday’s sights fueled his jealousy and envy; he had been plotting for a chance ever since.

He never imagined it would come so soon, granting his every wish.

After a long, deep kiss, he pulled away only to hear the youth’s dissatisfied whine. Jiang Nianxing chuckled softly. “Sui Sui, you really do like me.”

Overjoyed, he unbuttoned his shirt.

The elegant line of Yu Sui’s pale neck arched upward, revealing his exquisite collarbones. Jiang Nianxing leaned in to kiss them tenderly, with utmost care.

Yu Sui was already burning up, and those searing lips only made it worse. Dissatisfied, he began to push at him.

Jiang Nianxing’s hair was yanked painfully, but he merely arched a brow, showing no sign of pulling away.

Soon enough, Yu Sui stopped tugging his hair.

Because his own hair was now being pulled.

Jiang Nianxing’s throat burned with thirst, his Adam’s apple bobbing as greed consumed him.

He fought to restrain himself, clinging to his rationality, always putting Yu Sui first.

The poor little Xiao Sui was truly suffering. With a regretful sigh, Jiang Nianxing moved aside and got down to business.

The jealousy from yesterday had haunted his dreams all night, where he had taken Shen Anliu’s place.

And now, he truly had.

No—he had surpassed it.

Yu Sui had softened long ago without realizing it, though he’d never dared confront those feelings.

Now, bereft of thought, he followed only on pure instinct.

Jiang Nianxing had no desire to torment him deliberately—after all, his own suffering was intense.

He gripped the youth’s waist tightly, his gaze fixed on Yu Sui’s flushed cheek, his heart brimming full.

From the empty woods came the sound of crying—mournful, pitiable whimpers.

The youth’s waist was pinned in place, his head thrown back as he yielded to the red-haired man’s domineering kiss.

The scene was so intensely erotic that anyone watching would burn with envy.

The staff had escorted Lu Jinxia back because of the incident, halting the recording.

Lu Jinxia was rushed to the hospital, and as team captain, He Baiyan naturally went along.

Shen Anliu grew worried when Yu Sui and the others didn’t return. He headed outside to search and ran straight into Huo Tian and his companion, who seemed in high spirits.

“Where are Yu Sui and the others?”

Huo Tian didn’t bother hiding it. “Them? They’re probably throwing down by now.”

Shen Anliu’s expression turned grave, and he bolted in that direction.

Huo Tian watched his retreating back. “Tsk. This is on him.”

At the creek, Shen Anliu scanned the surroundings and spotted wet footprints on the ground.

His face deadly serious, he headed into the woods.

As he drew nearer, his worry twisted into something else entirely.

The two were locked in such intimacy, Yu Sui crying so miserably, so utterly heartbreaking.

Jealousy distorted Shen Anliu’s features.

But sensing the rampaging pheromones from Jiang Nianxing, he knew this was no simple matter…

Even so, the outcome was a beautiful thing for adults.

He clenched his fists, knowing he should leave, yet he watched on like a masochist, unable to tear his eyes away.

Jiang Nianxing finally released Yu Sui for a brief moment, turning him around to face away before wrapping his arms tightly around the youth’s waist from behind.

Shen Anliu’s sharp eyesight caught every detail.

Shock and jealousy gripped him as he imagined if it had been him yesterday… if it were him now…

His body went rigid. He bowed his head, his gaze flickering with embarrassment and guilt.

Jiang Nianxing exhaled a ragged breath, veins bulging at his temple, arms rigid as he gritted his teeth to avoid losing control.

The man in his arms had gone limp; without his hold, he would have collapsed to the ground.

The drug was potent, but Jiang Nianxing hadn’t abandoned all reason for his own pleasure. A Beta’s constitution wasn’t that overwhelming, so he hadn’t fully lost himself.

Yu Sui had long since sunk into a daze, his throat raw and aching, his body drenched as if freshly pulled from the water.

Shen Anliu had slipped away ages ago. When he returned and saw Huo Tian and the other acting like nothing had happened, killing intent surged toward them.

If Yu Sui had truly been an alpha, the consequences…

At the hospital, Lu Jinxia’s wounds were bandaged, though he wasn’t discharged.

The director and crew lingered there, keeping watch.

That moment had been caught on camera and shot straight to the top of the hot searches.

With an accident on the show and an idol injured, they needed to give some account, or the fans would tear them apart.

Lu Jinxia claimed he needed rest.

The director and others had no choice but to step out first.

He Baiyan remained in the room. “What made it so sudden?”

“Better to handle it sooner,” Lu Jinxia replied weakly, his lips pale but his eyes resolute.

“I figured you’d grit your teeth and bear it.” He Baiyan was surprised.

“I’m sick of it. Aren’t you?” He looked at the man.

“I just didn’t expect you’d go so far as to scar your own face.” He Baiyan’s expression remained even, betraying no shock.

“Only when things get serious do people pay attention,” Lu Jinxia said. “Didn’t it cross your mind to use me?”

“Your condition could certainly make for a big story,” He Baiyan admitted candidly with a nod.

They had been at Star Sea Entertainment long enough to be helpless little lambs.

Once they learned the guest list, the three had gathered to strategize.

“I won’t let him leave this show alive,” Lu Jinxia had declared with fierce determination.

“As luck would have it, neither will I.” Jiang Nianxing had flashed his little tiger teeth in a sly grin.

An Lu was far too naive about the entertainment world, assuming everyone would bend to him like they did at home.

But this was their home turf.

He Baiyan said nothing, a flicker in his eyes.

They had calculated everything, planned it all out.

The fury after seeing the list, the barely concealed emotions upon first meeting, the lows followed by highs to torment and win over fans while weeding out the repulsive ones.

But they hadn’t anticipated Yu Sui stepping in to defend them.

He showed such clear disdain for alphas usually, had no ties to them, and had no reason to court that trouble.

Yu Sui had real potential and didn’t need to leech off their fame, so his support had been genuine.

Their original plan lay in ruins, and they…

“There’s Yu Sui’s involvement too,” He Baiyan said. “You wanted him to take pity on you.”

Lu Jinxia didn’t deny it.

He did harbor that hope.

Shen Anliu stayed silent. Something felt off about the whole thing, though he couldn’t put his finger on it. With Yu Sui seemingly fine for now, he decided to hold his position and observe the others’ moves.

Yu Sui and the others returned just before nightfall.

Jiang Nianxing looked invigorated, holding Yu Sui close as his heart swelled with contentment.

But the thought of Huo Tian and his ilk darkened his expression instantly.

They all deserved to die.

Yu Sui felt utterly drained and drowsy.

Someone placed him in warm water; the hum of a hairdryer reached his ears. He frowned, parted his lips, then drifted off to sleep.

After tucking Yu Sui into bed, Jiang Nianxing stepped out and turned to Shen Anliu. “Keep an eye on him.”

Shen Anliu pressed his lips together but said nothing, entering the room to watch over the exhausted youth.

Huo Tian and his companion wore sour expressions, baffled as to why Jiang Nianxing seemed unscathed.

Judging by Yu Sui’s state, he must have been hurt.

A twinge of regret stirred in them.

Jiang Nianxing arrived at the hospital.

After greeting the crew, he entered the room.

Both men turned to him, their faces twisting at the sight of the fresh scratches peeking from his collar.

“You…”

Jiang Nianxing tugged at his collar to reveal the red marks. “Damn Huo Tian and An Lu…”

He gave a quick rundown of events.

Lu Jinxia erupted into violent coughs.

He Baiyan shot Jiang Nianxing a cold look.

“Ahem.” Jiang Nianxing composed himself. “I knew your plan the moment I saw you drop your guard.”

“Round them all up in one go.”

The staff microphones had captured An Lu’s voice amid the chaos.

Now, every netizen knew he was the one who shoved Lu Jinxia.

But was it on purpose?

Some dismissed it as a stunt, pure pity play.

Yet just then, the backgrounds of the show’s guests were dug up.

Aside from Lin Xiaoyi, the utterly ordinary little idol, everyone else had a checkered history riddled with scandals.

And now their connections to the TYE members had been dragged into the light.

An overwhelming flood of scandals crashed down, leaving no room whatsoever for damage control.

The entire internet erupted in chaos.

[Holly crap, so this beef is real? Not just for show?]

[Brothers, seriously? My God.]

[TYE’s guys got it rough.]

[If they were tight with their families, why would the folks ship their kids off to Star Sea Entertainment?]

[These guys are totally lawless!]

[I smell a Star Sea Entertainment setup—playing the victim to build their image.]

[What about the production team? What’s their angle in all this?]

The director was still laid up in the hospital when a staffer rushed over in a panic. “This is bad!”

“What’s wrong?” He frowned. “Keep it down—no need to shout.”

“Director, you have to check the Hot Search!”

Bewildered, the director pulled out his phone. His expression turned grave in an instant.

“Chen Qing, you screwed me!” Cursing under his breath, he got up and headed to the bathroom to make a call.

“Chen Qing, what the hell is this?” As soon as the line connected, he unleashed a torrent of abuse. “You trying to burn the bridge after crossing it?”

“This wasn’t my doing,” Chen Qing replied calmly. “The artists under me aren’t pushovers.”

The director froze at those words. “Their handiwork? Then what about today?”

“You had no clue about their ties at the start. The sponsors shoved them in with cash—what could a little director like you do?” Chen Qing said, coming to his defense.

The director got the picture immediately.

He hung up and reached out to his own contacts, having them post online. He claimed ignorance of the artists’ relationships and insisted he had no real say in the matter.

These families all had money and influence in spades—people the director truly couldn’t afford to cross.

His statement was airtight.

Meanwhile, Star Sea Entertainment stepped up boldly to defend their artists. Their fierce, no-holds-barred loyalty won cheers from plenty of onlookers.

Jiang Nianxing and the other two nearly choked with incredulous laughter at that Hot Search. Utterly shameless—worthy of Star Sea Entertainment indeed.