Short Story of XiaoWang

CHAPTER 17

The evening dance was the grandest event of the founding anniversary celebration. All the departments gathered together, regardless of grades or standing, and everyone could have fun in the hall or the connected outdoor plaza. People who liked quiet or just wanted to be alone with their partners usually chose the outdoor area and those who wanted to show off their dance skills or their relationship would choose the dance hall.

If possible, Xiao Zhan actually wanted to opt out entirely, but someone like Zou Rui, who loved to show off, naturally would allow no arguments and took him into the brightly lit hall.

He'd accompanied Zou Rui to pick out clothes for more than an hour before the dance. Xiao Zhan couldn't understand how such a masculine man could waste so much time on fashion. He personally was just wearing a slim-fit Western-style suit, which Xu Qian had bought for him in order to be her dance partner the previous year, saying that it would emphasize his narrow waist and long legs. Xiao Zhan didn't take that very seriously, he just felt that it was comfortable to wear, so he'd taken it out again this year. He was too lazy to buy something again.

Zou Rui finally chose a dark blue Western-style suit, with a dark lined pattern, which would look dark in the overhead lighting, giving off a flirty aura. Fortunately, he still looked pretty good, otherwise Xiao Zhan wouldn't have been able to bear looking straight at him.

As soon as they stepped into the dance hall, several people came over to chat with Zou Rui. Xiao Zhan felt that they were shooting him subtle looks, while they looked at Zou Rui with unanimous admiration.

What's the problem?

"Zou Rui, you made it."

Xiao Zhan heard a familiar voice. Looking over, he saw Yao Yi, wearing a white suit with tasseled cuffs. His waist was so thin it was shocking. Delicate light makeup decorated his face and his skin was soft and smooth under the light, almost like a ceramic doll's.

"Yao Yi, you're so beautiful today," Zou Rui replied, casting a meaningful look at Xiao Zhan , perhaps deliberately.

Xiao Zhan couldn't make heads or tails of that and didn't want to acknowledge him at all.

Yao Yi's cheeks flushed and he said coyly, "I've been waiting for you, would you dance with me?"

Zou Rui pointed at the expressionless Xiao Zhan , "Sorry, my family member here would be jealous."

Xiao Zhan snapped, "The hell would I be jealous?"

He wasn't in the mood to join their pretentious conversation and his mind was focused on the issue of Wang Yibo . "Have you two finished chatting? Let's hurry up and dance, I want to leave soon."

Zou Rui made an helpless expression of 'Look how jealous he really is' and said in a pampering tone, "Okay, okay, let's go."

Xiao Zhan resisted the urge to give someone a beating, reluctantly following him into the dancing crowd.

The background music was a gentle piece of music. Many couples were snuggled up closely, slowly swaying and whispering sweet nothings to each other. Zou Rui made a very gentlemanly bow, extending a hand and gesturing in invitation.

Xiao Zhan took his hand, his heart not trembling at all. He wanted to maintain distance between their bodies, but he was dragged in by the other side and embraced strongly.

"......fucking let go."

Zou Rui smiled and said, "Zhan , aren't we out in public tonight? You made me agree, but my patience is limited. You saw just now – there are many people who like this Ge."

Xiao Zhan sneered, "Then go find someone else."

Zou Rui still thought he was just feeling jealous. He gripped his waist and swung him slowly from side to side. He lowered his voice, "Don't be so noisy, be obedient. If you agree, I can mark you tonight and will never look for anyone else. I'll be dedicated to you, I'm being completely serious."

Angry, Xiao Zhan laughed, "Serious? Why do I feel like you're just offering charity, as if I'd die without you?"

"Do you always have to use such barbed words?" Zou Rui's tone became a bit unyielding, "I like you very much. I have other choices than just you, but you only have me to choose from, understand?"

Xiao Zhan shoved with all his strength, breaking Zou Rui's grip and opening his arms. He raised his eyebrows in disdain, "Is that so? I apologize but at this time, I actually want to be marked by another person. I don't really want you."

Zou Rui grabbed him as he turned to leave, "Are you talking about that alpha in your dorm? The one too weak for you?"

Xiao Zhan 's expression went completely cold, "Just you try and say another word about him and don't blame me for giving you a beating."

Zou Rui felt like he'd heard the most ridiculous thing ever, his expression completely stunned. Was he no better than an alpha with no pheromones? What if people found out that Xiao Zhan dumped him and then got with such a weak alpha, what would they think? Wouldn't they think that he was dumped because he was weaker than that alpha? Wouldn't he lose face for being a big-mouthed braggart previously?

I cannot let that happen.

"I forbid you from leaving." He suddenly exerted his strength, gripping Xiao Zhan 's arm tightly, and dragged him back around to face him.

Feeling pain, Xiao Zhan wanted to push back in anger, but suddenly sensed an invisible and powerful blast of scent assault his nostrils.

In an instant, his throat felt as if it were being choked by a large ruthless hand, his breathing cut off. All of his resistance was suppressed by this violent scent and he instantly lost almost all his strength.

He slumped into Zou Rui's arms, head spinning and ground dropping out beneath his feet. He was half-dragged, half-carried towards a distant hallway.

This son of a bitch released his pheromones.

Xiao Zhan gnashed his teeth in anger.

His suppressant hadn't completely failed yet, so he wasn't completely incapacitated, but to suddenly be hit with this much pheromone was extremely debilitating and painful. The beast within his body was on the verge of waking up, but hadn't woken just yet. The situation was extremely dangerous.

Zou Rui took him to a secluded corner and pressed him against the wall, easily restraining his movements. He slowly put a hand to his neck and repeatedly massaged his gland.

"You shit...... Fuck off......" Xiao Zhan kept his gaze locked on the person in front of him, his fierce eyes gloomy with fear. His glare was one that could kill, but that aggression couldn't keep his body from heating up. A flush rose up his cheeks in response. The heat made him pant with anger but also greatly weakened his strength to fight back.

Fortunately, the impact of the alpha pheromones on his body was gradually being reduced by his suppressant and he could feel his physical strength slowly recovering.

But he wasn't given a chance to gather up his energy, Zou Rui couldn't wait any longer to press him down.

"After I mark you, you will fall in love with this scent."

Xiao Zhan froze at those words, understanding what Zou Rui intended to do. He tried his best to push away the person crushing his body, his nails almost cutting into the other's flesh, but he couldn't make any effective resistance and could only look on helplessly as Zou Rui put his mouth to his gland.

Immediately following was a cold touch to his neck, sharp teeth pressing against his soft skin.

His pupils instantly shrank, he trembled with anger, and he shouted as his eyes turned red, "You dare! I'll kill–"

His voice cut off sharply.