Just like that, one person maintained a terrified look as if struck by lightning, while the other indifferently kneaded their tailbone...
Time passed, second by second.
Half an hour later, Bai Chenyao finally stopped, even graciously pulling up Gu Tiantian’s pants.
"You must sleep on your stomach tonight!"
Gu Tiantian still hadn’t recovered from Bai Chenyao’s actions, only responding dazedly with an "um" out of instinct.
Her misty big eyes paired with her doll-like expression, were so cute they could melt hearts.
Bai Chenyao’s gaze flickered as he swept his eyes over Gu Tiantian’s little ****, then turned away, walking to the door.
While Bai Chenyao ate in the bedroom, Gu Tiantian remained in the initial prone position, not moving an inch.
Even though half of her body was numb, her mind was still in a fog.
Was Bai Chenyao giving a slap then a sweet date, or had he thought up a new play?
Or perhaps, she was played out and needed immediate treatment, or there’d be no more fun?
In any case, Gu Tiantian’s heart was now in a tangled mess, completely unsure of what Bai Chenyao wanted to do.
Thinking and thinking, lying there, lying there... she really fell asleep.
Bai Chenyao put down his bowl and chopsticks, originally intending to call Gu Tiantian.
After walking to the bedside and confirming Gu Tiantian had fallen asleep, his handsome eyebrows knitted into a frown.
After a while, he turned around and went to the door.
After giving the orders, Bai Chenyao went into the bathroom.
When closing the door, whether intentionally or unintentionally, it didn’t make a sound.
The beautiful maid, seeing the master’s actions, was extremely cautious not to make a sound while tidying the dishes, fearing to wake Gu Tiantian.
Only when she finally left with the tray and closed the door did she exhale a long breath.
Gu Tiantian slept deeply and dreamlessly, possibly because of everything she had gone through the past two days.
She didn’t even notice when Bai Chenyao reached out to hold her in his arms.
The only response was, perhaps because it was so comfortable being held, the natural warmth attracted her, and she leaned closer to Bai Chenyao.
In the nighttime, in the bedroom, under the dim wall lamp, Bai Chenyao turned his head to look at Gu Tiantian, who was sleeping like a kitten, and smiled.
His long fingers gently brushed through her messy, soft hair, revealing a smooth, full forehead.
Seeing the bandage stuck on the left side of her forehead, a deep color passed through his dark eyes, fingers softly caressing it like touching a lover’s heart, tender and delicate.
If Gu Tiantian were to wake up now, she would certainly see a different Bai Chenyao.
On his handsome and cold face, whether due to the lighting or his mood, he appeared especially gentle.
He was normally a tough and cold man, always unapproachable, not only warding off strangers but even acquaintances didn’t dare get too close.
His icy indifferent aura was just too strong.
Yet at this moment, his sharply defined features had a hint of warmth, one might even say tenderness wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
His bright black eyes were exceptionally gentle under the dim light, filled with unspoken words, looking at her as if soft as water.
His thin lips curved slightly, not the eerie smirk before an outburst, but a genuine softness from the heart.
Even a hint of doting was apparent.
Sadly, Gu Tiantian was completely unaware of all this.
[Fourth update finished, hope everyone enjoys the read. Seeing everyone’s outrage towards Bai Chenyao’s actions and the heroine’s seemingly indifferent attitude that’s hard to accept, Eight Young Master would like to say that from the start, the heroine has been cautious and defensive around Bai Chenyao. He is domineering and cold, self-centered to an extreme. As the introduction suggests, he’s a man who genuinely doesn’t know what love is, acting purely on instinct. There will be an epilogue for Bai Chenyao later, so please be patient and enjoy the story. The heroine isn’t entirely unaffected by her experiences; she’s simply aware of how to behave in front of Bai Chenyao to lead a better life. Feel free to leave comments, and let’s discuss the story together with Eight Young Master]