CH 22

The impact on the forehead was just minor, causing a slight redness. A dab of anti-inflammatory spray would suffice to reduce the swelling. However, considering that it was the leading actor Bai Huaiyu, who got injured, the filming experienced a small mishap. The production team was afraid of facing backlash from Bai Huaiyu’s fans, so they promptly arranged for him to take a rest.

Inside the resting room, Bai Huaiyu’s forehead was flushed, and he angrily rubbed the anti-inflammatory ointment, seething with irritation at that foolish and clueless female Alpha. 

Bai Yuji, his manager, was accustomed to dealing with such incidents. However, this time, the injured party happened to be Bai Huaiyu, so he questioned suspiciously, “You didn’t retaliate this time, did you?”

Bai Huaiyu maliciously sneered, “If I had, would I be the one injured?”

Bai Yuji pondered for a moment. Indeed, he heard that Bai Huaiyu was injured by the female Alpha forced into the production by the investors. He was well aware of Bai Huaiyu’s knack for charming Alphas. How could any Alpha bear to harm someone like Bai Huaiyu, who appeared so perfect and kind-hearted?

Although Bai Yuji also knew that Bai Huaiyu wasn’t a naive and innocent Omega behind closed doors, if someone dared to underestimate him, it would be falling into the trap of Bai Huaiyu’s disguise.

Bai Yuji glanced at Bai Huaiyu’s injury. It didn’t appear serious. With the current level of medical technology, any random anti-inflammatory spray could heal it. In another twenty minutes, Bai Huaiyu’s forehead would be back to normal.

While the injury was minor, Bai Huaiyu’s face was a top priority for the Bai family. If anything happened to Bai Huaiyu that affected the family’s arrangements, it wouldn’t be easily resolved.

Bai Yuji’s eyes darkened as he said, “We can’t just let this injury slide. Your face must remain flawless. I will submit a compensation claim to the production team, and I’ll also discuss it with the family. I’ve never been satisfied with this production team. This is our chance to blackmail them, get compensation, and leave.”

His face, huh?

Bai Huaiyu sneered inwardly. So, they were concerned about his face. During the time in the western suburbs, when he was beaten to the point of bone fractures, nobody cared.

“Where will I go if I leave this production?”

Bai Yuji replied, “I mentioned before that historical epic from the renowned director. The role is still yours if you’re interested. Besides, the production team of ‘This Star is Named for You’ isn’t a valuable resource. Moreover, the sudden involvement of Blue Air Mecha Company and Xing Yu Entertainment caught us off guard. Both companies have too much influence, and the Bai family has always been wary of them.”

Bai Huaiyu furrowed his brows. “I don’t plan on leaving because of this minor incident. Besides, I’ve already promoted the production. I’ve even posted stills on Weibo. If I were to leave just like that, my fans would have objections. Moreover, those two companies, if they do come, would they even notice anything unusual about me?”

Bai Yuji still insisted, saying, “If you’re worried about the fans, I have kept the photos of your injury. I can privately contact some marketing accounts to generate publicity and provoke your fans to criticize the production team. That way, you can naturally distance yourself from all this.”

Bai Huaiyu’s eyes flickered with a strange light as he skeptically looked at Bai Yuji. Suspiciously, he asked, “Did the family make some demands? Why else would you suddenly insist on me leaving? Can’t you even wait a few months for me to finish shooting an idol drama?”

Bai Yuji replied, “The family has recently arranged a task for you. You are to accompany the family in meeting an esteemed guest.”

Arranged to meet an esteemed guest?

Bai Huaiyu felt a sense of boredom and disgust, hoping it wasn’t some disgusting Alpha. The Bai family raised him, calling him their young master, but it was merely to exploit his special pheromones and manipulate those high-ranking Alphas for the family’s gain.

Otherwise, his sentimental and irresponsible biological father and the Bai family would have known about his existence as a bastard long before he turned into an Omega. They only accepted him back into the Bai family when they saw the potential benefits.

Bai Huaiyu was equally disgusted by the Bai family, but they had opened his eyes to a completely different extravagant lifestyle. He had no choice but to play along and continue to exploit each other to stay in the Bai family.

Bai Huaiyu’s eyes darkened slightly as he smiled lightly and asked, “What kind of esteemed guest is it?”

“The Duke of Basalom.”

Bai Huaiyu immediately changed his expression, his face turning pale as he shouted, “No! I absolutely refuse! The commoners outside might not know what kind of person this Duke of Basalom is, but don’t we, the Bai family, know? This duke has privately purchased a lot of banned drugs through the Bai family’s channels, and many commoners and slaves have been killed by him!”

Seeing Bai Huaiyu on the verge of losing control, Bai Yuji could also understand. After all, he had witnessed many dark secrets of some nobles, each one more horrifying than the last.

The Bai family’s main industry was pharmaceuticals, and they cultivated medicinal herbs on numerous resource planets. However, they also engaged in the trade of illicit drugs, although they turned a blind eye to what the Duke of Basalom did with those banned substances.

Due to the Bai family’s cooperation, the Duke of Basalom, being one of the long-standing noble families, provided them with protection.

This meeting with the Duke of Basalom was an even bigger deal for the Bai family.

Bai Yuji hurriedly explained, “The Duke of Basalom wants you to deal with someone this time. Once the task is accomplished, the Bai family will gain immense profits.”

Bai Huaiyu calmed down upon hearing this and asked, “Who is it?”

“Pei Zhaozhou.”

Bai Huaiyu furrowed his brow tightly and said, “No, my pheromones have no effect on that guy, Pei Zhaozhou. Even though I am an A-rank Omega, Pei Zhaozhou is an S-rank Alpha with a strong resistance. It’s difficult for me to control Alphas of the same rank, let alone someone like Pei Zhaozhou. What if I fail and the Duke of Basalom comes after me?”

Bai Yuji shared the same concern. However, the family was desperate to secure the secret deal proposed by the Duke of Basalom, to the point of disregarding the risks. They had issued the order for Bai Huaiyu to do it.

Bai Yuji carefully considered the high possibility of mission failure and discussed with Bai Huaiyu, saying, “So I suggest immediately leaving this crew, avoiding getting involved in this mess. One of the hunting grounds privately maintained by Duke Basalom was exposed. Duke was extremely furious and received severe reprimands from higher-ups. If not for the need to maintain the noble image and prevent civilian riots, this matter would have been resolved differently. However, Duke Basalom suffered considerable losses and has recently become more restrained.”

Bai Huaiyu asked, “What hunting grounds are you talking about?”

Bai Yuji explained, “Well, it’s a place where Duke Basalom keeps his private slaves. One of the recent incidents involved Jin Hui Entertainment, which is just the tip of the iceberg. The Duke’s private auction is a place of extreme human perversion.”

“Because of the media exposure in this incident, President Pei Zhaozhou from Blue Air Mecha Company unexpectedly intervened and got wind of it. If it weren’t for the evidence we submitted being confiscated by the Imperial Judiciary, Duke Basalom might have been executed if the investigation continued.”

Bai Huaiyu actually thought that executing him would be a good outcome. Pei Zhaozhou only stirred up his jealousy and disgust, but Duke Basalom was a complete demon. Even someone like Bai Huaiyu believed that it would be better for Duke Basalom to be dead than alive.

Bai Yuji said, “Duke Basalom will definitely not let Pei Zhaozhou off easily. His approach toward you is just one of his methods, and he doesn’t have high hopes for it. I heard that Pei Zhaozhou invested in this crew and sought out the Bai family to have you deal with him. It’s better if we don’t get involved in this mess. If we unexpectedly leave this crew, it will naturally have nothing to do with us.”

Bai Yuji and Bai Huaiyu’s interests were tied together. In Bai Yuji’s opinion, dealing with Pei Zhaozhou would be too difficult and not worth the effort.

Besides, was Pei Zhaozhou really that easy to deal with?

Numerous people had failed in their attempts to assassinate him.

Blue Air Mecha Company.

In a meeting, the product manager nervously explained the company’s newly developed product, occasionally casting careful glances at Pei Zhaozhou, who sat in the main seat with a serious expression, afraid of making any mistakes.

Pei Zhaozhou narrowed his eyes, his posture upright and dignified, his fingers flipping through the paper documents. The whole room fell silent, with only the stifling sound of flipping pages and the anxious explanation of the product manager, creating a palpable sense of pressure that made everyone in the room uneasy.

“Alright, produce the first batch of products and hand them over to me for testing.”

Pei Zhaozhou closed the documents decisively and promptly left the meeting room.

The remaining employees immediately showed relieved expressions. Although Pei Zhaozhou had never been harsh to subordinates, they still didn’t dare to get too close to him and could only regard him with awe and admiration.

Just as he left the meeting room, Pei Zhaozhou received a message in his ear.

The mischievous voice of the smart brain, Silver Arc, sounded, “Master, the person who tried to install a bomb in your car is really dumb! Did they really think a third-rate bomb could damage the high-strength alloy car shell?”

This was the fifth assassination attempt this month.

Pei Zhaozhou furrowed his brows and a glint flashed in his eyes as he asked, “Is it taken care of?”

The smart brain, Silver Arc, proudly replied, “Of course! That network-connected bomb exploded in mid-air before it could reach the vehicle. The culprit has been injured by the blast! Hahaha… what a fool!”

Having just experienced an assassination attempt, Pei Zhaozhou remained calm and composed as he gave instructions, “Once it’s handled, continue the investigation.”

Silver Arc assured, “Don’t worry, Silver Arc has captured the appearance of the culprit on camera. Sooner or later, we’ll catch them all!”

Pei Zhaozhou nodded and said, “Silver Arc, please double-check the vehicle. I need to go somewhere today, and there can be no mistakes.”

Silver Arc happily replied, “Master, rest assured! Silver Arc has thoroughly inspected the vehicle dozens of times, ensuring that no accidents occur on your way to the hospital for the check-up. The smart brain, Silver Arc, guarantees it!”

Suddenly, Pei Zhaozhou’s mood became incredibly complex. He never expected that one day he would skip work to go to the hospital for a prenatal check-up. A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face, which had just dealt with an assassination attempt without flinching.

To think that as an Alpha, he would now have to participate in check-up programs alongside pregnant Omegas and Betas… Ugh, how embarrassing.

…Is there any way to skip it?

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