Gu Qingheng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gu Qingheng (顾清衡)
Gender	Male
Designation	S-Class Alpha 6
Affiliation	Akit, formerly its advertising spokesperson; an unnamed entertainment agency 65 92
Occupation/Role	Actor and celebrity brand ambassador 6 66
Residence	Formerly a villa next door to Shen Yi; sold it and moved away following his scandal 51 96
Status	Temporarily suspended his entertainment activities; faced a sexual harassment lawsuit and substantial contractual penalties 96
First Appearance	Appears on a variety show watched by Shen Yi 6

Appearance

• Build: Tall and slender, standing well over six foot one; approximately comparable in height to Yuan Chen 52 72.
• Features: Strikingly handsome, with straight white teeth and a recognizable, polished smile 51 66.
• Screen presence: Shen Yi considers him even more handsome on camera than in person 6.
• Casual clothing: Wears a cap during several encounters around his residential complex 51 77.

Personality

Gu Qingheng cultivates a healthy, dependable public image. His trademark smile and approachable manner initially leave Shen Yi with a favorable impression. He can switch readily into a composed, professional persona when a shoot requires it 51 65 72.

Privately, he is intrusive and deliberately provocative. He repeatedly questions Shen Yi about Yuan Chen despite receiving no encouragement, and openly claims that male Omegas with partners appeal to his competitive streak. His treatment of an Omega in heat is contemptuous: he insults the man, questions whether he is worthy of being marked, and slaps his thigh while carrying him away 52 67 72.

His confidence has limits. Although he continues teasing Yuan Chen after being warned about his career, he retreats when Yuan Chen directs threatening pheromones toward him 73 78.

Abilities & Skills

Acting and Image Management

• Stars in successful dramas and films, attracting numerous endorsement offers; Minister Zhou describes him as the hottest actor of the moment 66.
• Remains comfortable on camera during the joint promotional shoot with Yuan Chen 72.
• Immediately redirects an inappropriate conversation into professional questions when the crew intervenes 72.
• Draws substantial attention to Akit’s advertisements, turning its entrance into a popular photo spot 72.

Pheromone Perception

• Detects the strong pheromones Shen Yi leaves in the corridor after fleeing Yuan Chen’s residence 54.
• Recognizes signs of Yuan Chen’s marking on Shen Yi and comments on their mingled scents 72.
• Is not immune to another Alpha’s pressure: Yuan Chen’s aggressive pheromones cause instinctive discomfort and prompt him to leave 78.

Physical Strength

• Lifts an adult Omega onto his shoulder in a single motion and carries him into his home 52.

History

Neighboring Shen Yi

Gu Qingheng had lived in the residential complex for more than a year before his first proper conversation with Shen Yi. As a celebrity, he had checked information about nearby residents through property management and felt reassured that his next-door neighbor was a Beta. Their earlier contact consisted largely of passing encounters 51.

He visits Shen Yi to retrieve a misdelivered package and learns that Shen Yi has recently differentiated. Yuan Chen arrives during the visit, and Gu leaves shortly afterward 51 52.

Later, Shen Yi finds an Omega in heat outside his door. Gu identifies the man as someone looking for him, mocks him for getting the address wrong, and carries him away. Witnessing the encounter intensifies Shen Yi’s fear of his own approaching heat 52.

Gu subsequently apologizes for the fright, but becomes increasingly interested in Shen Yi after noticing his strong pheromones. He offers him a ride home, which Shen declines, then waits outside his door to question his relationship with Yuan Chen. Shen tells him to stop interfering and leave him alone 54 66 67.

Akit Endorsement and Conflict with Yuan Chen

Akit selects Gu as its first Alpha advertising spokesperson, departing from its established use of Omega actors. His appointment initially produces a strong public response. Minister Zhou enthusiastically introduces him to Yuan Chen, whose reception remains strictly formal 65 66.

The success of Gu’s commercial leads to an expanded campaign, including a joint shoot with Yuan Chen. During their staged conversation over coffee, Gu steers the discussion toward Shen Yi, partnered Omegas, and Yuan Chen’s possessiveness. After filming, he proposes a threesome; Yuan Chen threatens to end his acting career 72.

Gu responds by suggesting that he will approach Shen Yi gradually. Yuan Chen holds Minister Zhou responsible for any future problems with the spokesperson and orders Shen Yi to move away from Gu, though Shen refuses to leave his home 73.

During another encounter outside Shen Yi’s door, Gu watches Yuan Chen kiss Shen Yi and makes a teasing remark about the display. Yuan Chen’s glare and forceful pheromone warning drive him away 77 78.

Scandal and Withdrawal

Reports expose Gu’s affair with a married Omega, stating that the Omega’s spouse caught them together. His agency initially announces that it is verifying the facts. Yuan Chen immediately orders Akit to remove Gu’s promotional materials, replace endorsed-product packaging, and review contracts for breach-of-contract damages 92.

The scandal attracts reporters to Gu and Shen Yi’s residential complex, preventing Shen from returning home. Yuan Chen takes Shen to stay at his own residence instead 92.

Gu later admits the affair at a press conference and announces a temporary suspension of his activities. With dozens of advertising contracts outstanding, multiple companies demand compensation. A sexual harassment lawsuit and enormous contractual penalties eventually force him to sell his villa and leave. Yuan Chen is identified as a driving force behind his downfall 96.

Relationships

• Shen Yi — Former next-door neighbor and target of unwanted attention. Shen’s initial favorable impression deteriorates after witnessing Gu’s private behavior, and he explicitly rejects further interference 51 52 67.
• Yuan Chen — Business counterpart and hostile rival over Gu’s interest in Shen Yi. Yuan threatens his career and later directs Akit’s decisive response to his scandal 72 92 96.
• Minister Zhou — Akit publicity official who champions Gu’s appointment. Yuan Chen criticizes Zhou’s failure to assess the risks and assigns him responsibility for subsequent problems 66 73.
• Unnamed Omega in heat — Comes looking for Gu but reaches Shen Yi’s door instead. Gu treats him contemptuously before carrying him into his residence 52.
• Unnamed married Omega — Affair partner whose spouse reportedly catches them together; Gu later admits the scandal is true 92 96.

Notable Quotes

“Yes. I'm rather fond of male Omegas, especially... ones with partners. They rather... bring out my competitive streak.” 72

“All right, all right, I get it. Hands off. I'm leaving, okay?” 78