Inside the room, everyone exclaimed with a "wow," and their expressions were filled with curiosity, like they were listening to a story.
However, for Bo Xiyun, all he felt was fear.
"Of course, that's an extreme case," Chen Tianpeng said, shrugging his shoulders. "Generally, people wouldn't endure that long."
Even though Chen Tianpeng tried to reassure him, Bo Xiyun's body still felt somewhat stiff. He couldn't find much comfort in those words.
Because when it came to Wen Xiusen, he couldn't measure this person with the term "general".
Chen Tianpeng, curious, asked, "Hey, Xiyun, why are you suddenly interested in this kind of thing? Have you set your sights on an alpha?"
Bo Xiyun shook his head and reassured himself that Wen Xiusen might not be an s-class alpha. After all, s-class alphas were incredibly rare, and Wen Xiusen's pheromones still had some scent that he could detect.
Speaking to Chen Tianpeng, Bo Xiyun casually changed the topic, "I was just thinking, if there are pheromone advantages, wouldn't there be a lot of alphas in the industry?"
Chen Tianpeng replied, "Not really."
The busy makeup artists nearby chimed in, "The ratio of celebrity alphas isn't particularly high; it's about the same as the overall population."
Luci, who was busy combing through Bo Xiyun's soft locks, added, "After all, alpha pheromones provide an imposing presence but can't generate attraction."
Bo Xiyun responded with an understanding "Mmm," realizing he had made a wrong assumption.
"I thought alphas had an advantage."
"There are advantages," Chen Tianpeng explained, "because of their rarity, alphas and omegas naturally bring attention and become a selling point when they are in the entertainment industry."
"Take Jiang Cheng, for example. After his differentiation, his popularity increased significantly, and his rating fell between C and B, without exerting too much dominance."
It seemed Chen Tianpeng had taken notice of him(Jiang Cheng) just at the right time.
Bo Xiyun picked up on a crucial point, "So, did Jiang Cheng get his rating right after differentiation?"
"Yes, that's the convention for alphas and omegas," even the stylists were aware of this, "Usually, they get tested in the hospital right after differentiation."
"Unless the differentiation process is unstable, in which case they might delay it for a few days until it stabilizes."
Bo Xiyun pinched his fingertips, uncertain about his own rating. Moreover, when he woke up in the private hospital, the doctors didn't mention it.
Bo Xiyun assumed that his own condition might not have stabilized yet, which was why he hadn't been tested.
Bo Xiyun didn't have a personal desire to openly disclose his gender. His passion was investing in the entertainment industry, not becoming a star himself. Therefore, he didn't need to use his omega status to gain attention.
But what about Wen Xiusen?
Bo Xiyun couldn't help but wonder why Wen Xiusen was hiding his alpha status.
Meanwhile, Chen Tianpeng continued, "Recently, all the young artists have been doing this. They're turning their eighteen-year-old differentiation results and rating tests into topics, almost like how they hype up an idol's high school exam scores."
Chen Tianpeng, as the son of an industry insider, had some insights into this.
"Anyway, looking at the returns, the management teams are making a good profit."
Bo Xiyun listened, growing more perplexed. If it was so profitable to market these aspects, why hadn't he allowed Wen Xiusen to reveal his alpha status earlier?
Bo Xiyun considered it seriously:
Keeping Wen Xiusen hidden while watching him was one choice, but profiting from the topic of an alpha partner was another. Which option would he choose? Although Bo Xiyun had no shortage of money, the first option didn't seem like something he would value.
Was there a hidden reason?
Bo Xiyun wondered and then noticed something else. Wen Xiusen was currently twenty-three years old. When Bo Xiyun had started supporting him, Wen Xiusen was twenty years old. Before turning twenty, Wen Xiusen should not have had the ability to conceal his gender. However, the public information at that time stated he was a beta. Could it be that Wen Xiusen's differentiation was delayed? Did it happen after he turned twenty?
As Bo Xiyun pondered this, someone knocked urgently on the door of the makeup room, and a person rushed in.
"Teacher Yun! Finally, I found you."
The person who entered was also a familiar face, and everyone in the room greeted him.
"Brother Lin."
"Teacher Lin."
The newcomer was Lin Shu, the director of "Two-Faced." Lin Shu appeared rushed, and it was clear he was short on time. He didn't waste any words and asked directly.
"Teacher Yun, aren't you coming for the red carpet later?"
In events like award ceremonies, it's common for the cast and crew to walk the red carpet together.
"I messaged you on FaceChat earlier, but I didn't get a response, so I thought you weren't coming," Lin Shu said with relief. "It's a good thing Xiao He and the others told me you're here. So, are you walking the red carpet with us? Everyone is looking forward to seeing you."
Bo Xiyun hadn't been able to access his FaceChat account, so he hadn't received Lin Shu's message. However, Lin Shu and the others didn't seem to mind his lack of response and came to inquire in person.
After a moment of consideration, Bo Xiyun replied, "No, thank you."
He figured he didn't need the extra attention, and even if he sat in the audience, the media would likely focus on him. He wasn't particularly interested in walking the red carpet.
"Please give my regards to everyone," Bo Xiyun added.
Lin Shu understood Bo Xiyun's style well. While he felt a bit disappointed, he didn't make a fuss and said, "Sure, we'll meet up at the awards ceremony when we take our seats."
With the time left before the red carpet was set to begin running short, Lin Shu left in a hurry. Bo Xiyun thought that if the director was in such a rush, Wen Xiusen might not make it over either.
Lin Shu's rushed visit to the room triggered discussions among the people inside. After all, the performance of "Two Faced" this time was indeed outstanding.
In general, it's challenging to balance the artistic and commercial aspects of a film. Even if a movie does well at the box office, it doesn't necessarily guarantee awards. However, Two Faced" managed to excel in both aspects, which was quite remarkable.
Even Chen Tianpeng commented, "When I arrived, I saw a bunch of long lenses pointed at Lin Shu. Your investment in this film is really paying off."
Bo Xiyun was aware that his financial support had played a significant role in the film's success. When it came to investing, he rarely considered returns. The Bo family's wealth was substantial, and Bo Xiyun's childhood allowance alone was an astonishing amount that most ordinary people would struggle to save in a lifetime.
Bo Yingcheng, his father, spoiled his youngest son to the point of near indulgence, rarely uttering harsh words.
While Bo Xiyun's older brothers were investing in real estate and retail businesses, Bo Xiyun was solely focused on the entertainment industry. This resulted in him not prioritizing profits or financial concerns when investing.
During the production of "Two Faced," it faced numerous obstacles. The script itself caused delays, as it dealt with contemporary and morally ambiguous subject matter that could have led to censorship issues. Additionally, the film's market potential wasn't as strong as commercial blockbusters, making it difficult to find support from industry insiders.
After overcoming several challenges, the film crew finally came together, only to face a withdrawal of funds from the initial investors. At that point, the director was ready to sell his house to keep the project going, but he turned to Bo Xiyun in desperation, who eventually secured new funding.
At the time, Bo Xiyun directly provided two million yuan. Later, as the film's release date approached, he added another eight million yuan, covering all the film's marketing expenses.
For him, it was as if he were playing with this much money; he gave it without hesitation. Chen Tianpeng remarked, "I remember a few months ago when the box office revenue sharing with theaters was settled, your initial investment alone must have earned you over a billion yuan."
The makeup artists in the room couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. A billion yuan was an astronomical sum for ordinary people.
Bo Xiyun, still having his hair styled, combed in the direction of the conversation and raised his eyebrow, considering. "Is it really that much?"
Chen Tianpeng clicked his tongue. "I'm lowballing it. A movie with a total cost of just over 30 million yuan raked in over 3 billion yuan at the box office. You invested nearly 10 million yuan yourself; how could you not profit?"
Most importantly, this astronomical figure was just a small sum for Bo Xiyun's family. "Well," Chen Tianpeng shrugged, "it's just pocket change for your family."
The Bo family's assets were among the highest in all of Hong Kong, with an estimated total visible asset amount in the tens of billions. This didn't even take into account various holding companies and trust funds with incalculable amounts.
However, Bo Xiyun didn't dwell on that. This sum of over ten billion was in liquid cash available for disposal, not fixed assets, and it was not insignificant to him.
What surprised Bo Xiyun the most was that he initially thought he was just losing money. After all, the company had gone bankrupt. He didn't expect that there would still be profits.
Bo Xiyun couldn't help but ponder. In this situation, it seemed that his company's operations might not have been as terrible as they appeared on the surface. He must have left some safety measures for the inheritance of the Bo family.
He wouldn't just sit idly by and let others take advantage of him when it came to the family's legacy. As he contemplated this, he heard Chen Tianpeng say, "Didn't you still discuss it with me before? In your family, there are better and simpler ways to make big money."
Although young master Chen's tone was somewhat playful, Bo Xiyun immediately asked, "What method?"
Bo Xiyun wasn't sure if Chen Tianpeng had mentioned his arrangements for having children on purpose or not. However, he quickly regretted asking the question because Chen Tianpeng had a straightforward answer: "Having children."
Bo Xiyun was left speechless by this response. After all, having more children meant splitting the family wealth further. The makeup artists chuckled, and Chen Tianpeng continued, "Seriously, aren't your brothers all eagerly trying to have children? How's your progress on this side? Are you still looking for an omega?"
The makeup artists chimed in, "It's not easy to find one either. There aren't many omegas as good-looking as Mr. Bo."
Bo Xiyun felt a bit helpless and was about to change the subject when the makeup room's door was pushed open again. He glanced casually at the mirror but was taken aback.
The newcomer was none other than Wen Xiusen, who was supposed to walk the red carpet shortly. He was accompanied by several makeup artists and a bodyguard holding his suit.
One of the makeup artists said, "Fourth Young Master, your suit has arrived!"
The two makeup teams seemed quite familiar with each other, and the people in the room didn't show much surprise at Wen Xiusen's arrival.
Even Wen Xiusen's makeup artist, curious about the lively conversation, asked, "What are you all chatting about so happily?"
Bo Xiyun froze for a moment and was about to intervene, but he couldn't stop it in time. One of the people in the room smiled and said, "We're talking about Mr. Bo's babies!"
As soon as those words were uttered, Bo Xiyun felt a shiver down his spine. Even his glands, tightly sealed by the pheromone patches, seemed to sense a strange chill.
He raised his head and saw the man who had just entered the room looking in their direction. Those sharp and cold hazel eyes, under the bright lights, seemed to have a surreal reddish hue.
Wen Xiusen's gaze landed on Bo Xiyun's back, then moved upward, directly locking onto Bo Xiyun's eyes in the mirror.
Although the man's expression remained indifferent, and his emotions were unclear, Bo Xiyun felt as if he could see a deeper crimson in those eyes during their gaze locked.
As this happened, someone else eagerly added fuel to the fire, "Just think, if you can find a high-level omega, it would be even better, right? You might even have the chance to give birth to multiple babies at once!"
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Tn: WHAT?! Multiple babies????