Gu Xuanze didn’t have the mood to argue with Ye Xing, and his gaze returned to the still figure of Lu Youze not far away. Since earlier, Lu Youze hadn’t moved, as if he were a mannequin. Because the streetlights were broken and the two were a distance apart, Gu Xuanze couldn’t make out Lu Youze’s expression. But from his earlier reactions in the bar, along with his current state, Gu Xuanze could guess that something must have happened between him and Yu Li.

This was the most puzzling thing to Gu Xuanze: Yu Li had schemed to become lovers with Lu Youze, riding on Lu Youze’s success in the entertainment industry. Today, every major entertainment outlet had headlines about their public displays of affection… So, what was Yu Li’s purpose in acting against Lu Youze now?

As Gu Xuanze was at a loss, he suddenly sensed the Omega pheromones with a grassy prairie scent in the air. Initially faint, they suddenly overwhelmed him like a torrential downpour, the entire area filled with the scent of Lu Youze’s pheromones.

Lu Youze was in heat.

Gu Xuanze’s expression changed. He remembered that it wasn’t Lu Youze’s heat period… Could it be related to the drink from earlier? Gu Xuanze had already come to a conclusion. The pheromones around Lu Youze grew stronger, attracting the attention of some bar patrons, and many had started leaving. If this continued, it would definitely cause a scene, and it might even make the headlines tomorrow.

Lu Youze probably realized this too. He forced himself to stand up, but his steps were unsteady due to the intense heat. Gu Xuanze couldn’t watch any longer. Considering the potential consequences, he decided it would be better to get him out of there. He quickly approached Lu Youze and, for the first time, without caring about his feelings, forcibly took him to his car.

Inside the car, Lu Youze leaned against the backseat, gasping heavily, his chest heaving, his face flushed unnaturally. His pheromones were uncontrollable, filling the entire car.

Yet, despite this, there was an air of coldness about him, especially in his eyes, which seemed to make everything in the world disappear.

Although he usually didn’t pay attention to anyone but Yu Li, today it was different. However, Gu Xuanze could no longer think calmly. Surrounded by the pheromones of the person he liked, it was tormenting for him… He tried his best to control himself and not make any rash moves, but seeing Lu Youze in such distress, he couldn’t help but release some of his own pheromones to ease the other person’s discomfort. Yet, this action seemed to touch Lu Youze’s sore spot, and his aura grew even colder.

“Gu Xuanze, put away your disgusting pheromones,” Lu Youze said, trying to keep his voice steady. “I’ll have someone come to pick me up. You can leave.”

“I’ll take you to a nearby hotel,” Gu Xuanze replied expressionlessly, maintaining a face that had drained all his self-control. “When we get there, you can have someone come for you. Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you. I’ll leave after we get to the hotel.”

Lu Youze glanced at Gu Xuanze. He probably realized that something unexpected might happen while waiting for someone to come. After a moment of silence, he turned his head to look out the window, tacitly agreeing to the suggestion.

“You better hurry.”

After coldly tossing that sentence, Lu Youze didn’t speak again. He bit his fist, trying to suppress the embarrassing sounds.

Gu Xuanze didn’t waste any more time. He hurriedly drove to the nearest hotel.

Once at the hotel, after making sure that Lu Youze was settled in a room and had contacted his assistant, Gu Xuanze was about to leave.

Just as he stepped out of the hotel, his phone rang. It was Dr. Xiao He.

“Mr. Gu,” Dr. Xiao He’s tone was unusually serious, even angry, which made Gu Xuanze feel a bad premonition. “I want to ask, where did you get that glass? Has anyone drunk from it?”

“Dr. Xiao, what was in that drink?” Gu Xuanze cut him off, suddenly realizing his patience was running thin. “What are the consequences?”

Dr. Xiao He was silent for a moment before responding, even more angrily, “Mr. Gu, I must be direct: the bastard who drugged it is practically committing murder. You should report it to the police.”

Gu Xuanze gripped the phone tighter, his expression darkening. But for Lu Youze’s safety, he had to stay calm and continue to ask, “Dr. Xiao, short and to the point. What should be done if someone has taken the drug? Do they need to be sent to the hospital immediately?”

“What?” Dr. Xiao He was startled, probably not expecting someone to actually use the drug. He quickly asked, “How long has it been since he took the drug?”

“About half an hour.”

“It’s too late to send him to the hospital now.” Dr. Xiao He’s tone became urgent, as a doctor would be. “Mr. Gu, this drug forcibly triggers the heat cycle of an unmarked Omega! In fact, it was banned from production and sale years ago. Because…”

Probably too angry, Dr. Xiao He paused for a while before continuing, “This drug poses a huge risk to the Omega’s health, and if the heat is triggered, the Omega must be marked by an Alpha, or it could be life-threatening. Mr. Gu, especially after twenty minutes, it’s even more dangerous. At this point, even if you send him to the hospital, nothing can be done. Only marking will work. You should find an Alpha he likes, and it must be done quickly. If you wait too long, he will be in real danger.”

At this point, Gu Xuanze could no longer listen. He immediately hung up and rushed to the hotel’s front desk.

It was unlikely that Lu Youze would open the door for him, so it was more convenient to ask for the room key from the front desk. Since Gu Xuanze had brought him to the hotel, the staff didn’t question him and handed over the key. He quickly headed to Lu Youze’s room. It was rare to see Gu Xuanze in such a hurry.

“Lu Zong, are you okay?” Standing at the door, Gu Xuanze immediately smelled the strong pheromones, the grassy prairie scent overwhelming him.

Gu Xuanze felt like he was drowning in a sea of pheromones.

He took a deep breath to calm his emotions before speaking again in a calm voice, “Lu Zong, I’m coming in.”

With that, he used the room key to open the door.