Sheng Tang conveniently sat on the big bed.
The sofa wasn’t big and was already occupied by Gu Shiting. If she squeezed over, the distance between them would be too close.
She thought Gu Shiting wanted to talk about Sheng Zong.
Unexpectedly, he didn’t say anything more and just quietly watched her, his gaze deep and profound.
From his eyes, Sheng Tang could see his current mood—he seemed quite annoyed and angry, wanting to smoke a cigarette.
His fingers unconsciously twitched a few times.
In the end, he stood up and found the cigarette box from his coat hanging on the rack.
"You don’t mind, right?" He asked Sheng Tang.
Smoking in a confined space, how could she not mind?
Sheng Tang really disliked men smoking indoors. She had had many arguments with Jiahuai over this issue, so now Jiahuai didn’t dare smoke in the apartment.
However, when Gu Shiting did the same, she wasn’t as repulsed.
She nodded, "Alright."
Gu Shiting put a cigarette between his lips and pulled out a lighter. A faint orange light flickered in his palm, lighting his cigarette.
The cabin was filled with the faint aroma of tobacco.
Gu Shiting took a deep drag, as if only this could suppress his emotions.
"Tangtang, why did you choose to be with Jiahuai?" He finally spoke.
Sheng Tang was a bit surprised.
She didn’t expect that after hesitating for so long, seeming so agitated, he would ask about this.
Since their reunion, he hadn’t asked why.
He had his own speculations. He thought enough time had passed, that Sheng Tang wanted to forget the past, so she chose a new relationship to help her move on.
But unexpectedly, he asked today.
Sheng Tang hesitated.
She tentatively looked at his expression.
Even the cigarette couldn’t soothe Gu Shiting’s emotions, so after a couple of puffs, he extinguished it in the ashtray.
Some emotions enveloped him.
He looked up at Sheng Tang, his slightly disheveled gaze hiding a trace of ruthlessness.
It seemed like he was extremely angered.
Sheng Tang didn’t understand where this emotion came from.
She cleared her throat, "No particular reason. He pursued me, and he was helpful for my career, so we naturally got together."
The ruthlessness in Gu Shiting’s eyes became even more apparent, his bright eyes were like sharp blades, piercing towards Sheng Tang.
"Really?" He almost ground his teeth, "Tangtang, you won’t tell me the truth? Do you think I don’t know anything? What you’ve done leaves traces."
Sheng Tang’s heart missed a beat.
"...Will you say it yourself, or should I do it for you?" Gu Shiting even stood up.
He walked over to her side, and the slightly swaying cabin made her feel a bit uncomfortable.
Sheng Tang thought he was bluffing.
Besides, whether true or false, what did it matter to him?
She wanted to sound justified, but Gu Shiting didn’t give her a chance to speak, "The day I stabbed him, you said you had an open relationship; you never mentioned him to your family..."
Sheng Tang raised her face slightly, her eyes dark and cold, "So, what are you trying to say?"
"You two are fake!" Gu Shiting tore through the pretense.
Exposed, Sheng Tang pretended to be angry but was actually guilty. She stood up and turned to leave, "Nonsense."
Her arm was gripped tightly by an ironlike hand.
Gu Shiting forcefully pulled her back into his embrace.
When Sheng Tang tried to say something, his other hand cupped the back of her head.
She could taste the faint minty tobacco scent from his lips.