Shi Yi barely got up calmly and walked onto the podium. The bouts of dizziness made him unsteady, so he propped himself upright with the one hand on the table.
What’s going on? Shi Yi seemed to hear the beating of his heart in his ears – the familiar feeling reminded him of the induced estrus period a long time ago.
He can’t go into heat naturally because of his defective glands, and the last time was because of Feng Muqing’s drugs. What’s going on now?
“Mr. Shi, you can start anytime,” Someone reminded.
Balling one hand into a fist, his nails cut into his hand, and he used the pain to remain conscious.
Shi Yi cleared his throat, and looked up at the screen. When he opened his mouth, his tone had returned to calm.
The script he had memorized had long integrated into his bones and blood. Seeing the familiar slides on screen, the designs that flashed by allowed him to ignore his physical discomfort. This is Feiyi’s first bid for a big-budget movie, and these images had been adjusted by him countless times… It’s just a cold, Shi Yi tried his best to comfort himself.
Straightening his back as best as possible, he skipped over any reminder cues in his speech. Despite the cold sweat beading over his face, Shi Yi’s voice did not tremble at all. Even if his eyes became black and he couldn’t see the screen clearly, he still remembered every slide and image.
The judges in the audience nodded, and even Lu Jingyan showed a surprised expression. How was Shi Yi not affected?
HIs information said that an omega would go into estrus within 30 minutes. In severe cases, they would lose consciousness, which is why this drug was strictly prohibited.
By now, Shi Yi should be holding his head in pain, begging an alpha to take possession of him. He shouldn’t be in a position to speak, let alone give a speech.
Even though Shi Yi’s state didn’t look that great on stage, his voice was calm and unhurried. The well-tailored suit vividly outlined his thin and slender figure – this dress should also be also designed by Feiyi if he guessed correctly.
“The suit I’m wearing is what the leading actor will wear at the closing dinner.” Shi Yi stood up generously and showed his outfit to the judges, “Although he has gone through many difficult and terrible things, he also made many friends and partners along the way.”
“We think that although his personality has gradually stabilized, his bright and lively core will not change, which is demonstrated by our choice of warm beige tones. We named this set ‘The Little Prince’ – even if he wanders countless planets, he will keep himself that frank, childlike innocence.”
After his speech was over, there was no immediate applause.
Everyone is reminiscing. Just now, Shi Yi told a story – combining his own design experience with the plot in the movie, like a kind-hearted omega going through life’s trials in the story, with gestures and motifs, each of them laden with meaning.
His speech highlighted the personalities of the characters, turning them into flesh and blood, vivid and three-dimensional, and leaving a deep impression on the audience.
“Good!” A judge took the lead in applauding, “Design cannot be separated from people. Movies are not only aimed at professionals, but also allows viewers to receive the emotions conveyed by clothing, so that ordinary people can empathize. This is our ultimate goal.”
Other audience members also nodded. Compared to the complicated professional terms in earlier bids, Shi Yi’s description is easy to understand. Even company executives who don’t understand design were attracted by his words.
The MC stood up and interrupted at the right time: “Everyone’s enthusiasm is very high. It seems that the works brought by Mr. Shi are very popular. Let’s take a break; the jury will discuss and announce the winner in 30 minutes.”
It’s over, Shi Yi let out a long sigh of relief. Only he knew how his back was drenched in cold sweat, and how weak his legs were. It’s all thanks to the support of the podium that he didn’t collapse.
Some judges wanted to discuss ideas with him, but Shi Yi smiled with a pale face: “Sorry, I need to use the bathroom..”
After finishing speaking, he staggered and ran out.
The people left behind looked at each other. “Is President Shi uncomfortable? His collar is soaked.”
“Didn’t you see that his hands were shaking during the presentation?”
“It’s really not easy to feel so uncomfortable yet perform so well.”
After locking himself in the bathroom cubicle, Shi Yi collapsed beside the toilet. Fortunately, the bathroom on the top floor was rarely used, so there were no smells.
Sharp ringing tore the nerves in his brain, as if an air defense siren sounded in his head. Shi Yi’s whole body shook. Each time he was forced into estrus, he would be wracked by severe pain. His glands were swollen and hot, which made him raise his head unconsciously, longing to be jabbed by something to relieve the pain.
He subconsciously wanted to call Lu Yunye, but the moment he took out his phone, he stopped. Last time when they were strangers to each other, Lu Yunye couldn’t help but give him a temporary mark, but this time…
If he was completely marked, wouldn’t they be tied together like before…
It voided the meaning of the divorce.
Shi Yi hugged himself, trying to imagine another person’s warm and comforting embrace, trying to endure the uncontrollable spasms.
Just then, there was a knock on the toilet cubicle!
Shi Yi bit his lip and said nothing, for fear that if he relaxed, he would accidentally scream.
The person outside the door hesitated for a moment and said, “Shi Yi, is that you?”
It was Meng Wen.
What is he here for?
Shi Yi’s pupils constricted. The other party is someone next to Lu Jingyan. Doesn’t that mean…
He exhausted all his strength and hoarsely said, “Get lost!”
But Meng Wen didn’t leave. He took a deep breath, and pushed the thing in his hands through the gap under the cubicle: “Mr. Shi, you may need this.”
Laying on the hand, attached to the pale, thin wrist, which was red, swollen and bruised was a dose of inhibitor!
Because he did not go through normal estrus periods, Shi Yi didn’t have the habit of bringing inhibitors. He could only accept it tremblingly. “What’s your purpose?”
“The effect is quick. Don’t go out after using it, or you will still emit pheromones. It’s dangerous with so many alphas out there.”
Shi Yi clenched the small glass bottle tightly. He heard the person in front of the door get up and leave, followed by Lu Jingyan’s voice: “Is he here?”
“No.” Meng Wen shook his head. “Maybe he went to the toilet on the west side.”
Shi Yi desperately covered his mouth tightly, and only relaxed when the sound of footsteps completely faded.
He uncorked the bottle and drank the liquid inside.
It was as if ice water was poured into boiling magma; the clamoring desire in his blood froze instantly. Meng Wen was right, the effect was indeed so fast that it made him a little dizzy.
Shi Yi leaned his head against the cubicle wall, his chest heaving lightly, and his vision was full of colorful specks.
This is his first time using an inhibitor. The invisible big hand severely suppressed his body’s instincts; his rationality gradually returned, but left him feeling empty.
A long time passed before he felt normal again. Shi Yi stumbled out of the cubicle, washed his face with cold water, and saw his bloodshot reflection in the mirror.
All inhibitors are time-sensitive. If he cannot get in touch with Lu Yunye in a short period of time, not only may he be marked, but if Lu Yunye enters a susceptible period due to his situation, it will definitely affect his health at this critical moment.
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The entire bidding session lasted for more than four hours. Lu Yunye waited in the garage during this time, playing with his mobile phone.
Half an hour ago, Yunye Media’s PR announced that Feiyi would be solely responsible for the costume design of “Beauty”. This is the first time that Feiyi, a niche fashion brand, entered the public eye. Discussion of the choice filled the comment section.
Lu Yunye raised the corners of his lips – he knew his omega would be fine.
In fact, regardless of whether Shi Yi got the project or not, he has prepared a gift for him.
In his mind, because their past marriage omitted the process of falling in love and they started living together without an emotional foundation, Shi Yi felt insecure. He wanted to make up for this step and take Shi Yi out on dates.
Lu Yunye opened the hood of the trunk, and arranged the roses that had been prepared earlier. There are 520 roses in total, and today is the day they originally received their marriage certificate.
The guests have already left one after another. Lu Yunye glanced at the time, why hasn’t Shi Yi come down yet?
Is it because he won the bid and is negotiating the follow-up details?
Just as he was about to go upstairs to check the situation, a slender figure appeared at the top of the stairs. Lu Yunye immediately waved to him: “Shi Yi!”
He felt a little embarrassed after shouting. Why is he as excited as a little kid after not seeing the other party for a few hours?
Shi Yi didn’t give an enthusiastic response, nor did he show any joy at winning the bid.He looked a little dazed, seeming extremely tired as he staggered over.
Lu Yunye’s heart was suddenly tightened. He ran forward and took him into his arms, his voice full of urgency: “What’s wrong? Is there something wrong?”
“I’m fine.” Shi Yi gently pushed him away. “Lu Yunye, I might have to move out for a few days.”
“What’s going on?” Lu Yunye was distressed. How could a person who was fine in the morning suddenly become like this?
Shi Yi shook his head. He didn’t know what happened, he just felt uncomfortable and in pain. He wanted to get into the alpha’s arms, but couldn’t, so he could only stay far away.
“Don’t ask any more, okay?” Shi Yi’s eyes were pleading, “Give me a few days…”
Shi Yi had never begged him with such a trembling voice before.
“Okay, okay,” Lu Yunye agreed. “But you don’t need to go anywhere. If you want to stay by yourself, I’ll send you back to the villa, and I’ll go back to the house. Is that okay?”
“En…” Shi Yi nodded, then shook him off, climbed into the back seat of the car, and closed his eyes.
Lu Yunye couldn’t bear to question him again. Shi Yi looked very fragile, as if he would collapse into pieces when touched. Although he was full of questions, Lu Yunye drove him back home silently.
He will find out what happened by himself.
When Shi Yi got home, he headed straight for the guest room, and even drove away Steward Wang and the cooking aunt. No matter how worried they were, they could only agree to his terms. After preparing enough food at home, Lu Yunye packed his luggage and returned to the house for a temporary stay.
For the first time, Shi Yi was alone in the empty villa. He seemed to have returned to the days when he and his dad hid from Shi Jinpeng a long time ago.
The expected estrus did not come, probably because his glands were not yet mature, Shi Yi speculated wildly. He spent the next few days in a daze or sleeping every day.
Lu Yunye sent a lot of messages, inquiring how he was and how he was feeling, but Shi Yi didn’t reply a single one. When he was cognizant enough to check the date, it turned out three days had passed.
It has been three days since he left Lu Yunye, and the estrus period has not come. Everything is the same as before.
It seems that being in estrus is nothing more than that. Even if he remains single, he can still take good care of himself.
After finishing the meals prepared for him, Shi Yi opened the refrigerator for the first time. When he saw the neatly stacked small cakes in the refrigerator, tears suddenly welled up.
He doesn’t know why he suddenly fell into heat, or how long it will take to return to normal. After finishing a cold little cake, he climbed into bed as before, but was suddenly awoken by a wave of heat during the night.
Dizzy and feverish, he ran to the master bedroom. The bed was still cold, without the warm embrace and cedar pheromones that could calm him down.
Omega pheromones gradually filled the room, flowing out, like a ripening peach, exuding a strong fruity aroma.
The one time Meng Wen redeems himself.
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