"Recently, I've enjoyed watching you blow your top. That's why I've deliberately used all sorts of words to tease and anger you. I've found it interesting and a fun thing to do.
"It's quite thrilling."
When he heard Gu Ruochu's words, he suddenly fixed his gaze on her again. His dark eyes had a hint of emotion that Gu Ruochu could not understand. "You want to seduce me? Hmm?"
It was an awkward moment. His last syllable rose while his mature and sexy scent was heart-wrenching.
Usually, in the middle of the night, couples engage in passionate affairs. Unfortunately, the moment was too intense. Gu Ruochu felt that if she were to get involved with him, she would burn to ashes.
A man like Huo Nanchen was not easily provoked.
The reason she had not completely shed all pretense of cordiality with him was that she was yet to establish a strong foundation in the Huo family. She could sense a strange feeling from Huo Nanchen similar to her own.
Cold and ruthless.
"Would fall for me if I seduced you? Most men seem to prefer Gu Yanwei's type. She's demure and decent, gentle and generous." Gu Ruochu continued, "Unfortunately, all men are the same. They like the pure and innocent, but they can't resist the flirtatious."
In the past, when she was among men, almost all of them had the same thought.
"I remember telling you that I can't possibly fall in love with you." The mottled look in his deep black eyes was cold and hard to fathom. "So, don't waste your time on me.
"I will never fall in love with you."
Gu Ruochu scoffed. Huo Nanchen took out a lighter from the table in low spirits, she quickly reached out to hold it down. "It's the middle of the night, don't bother me."
Huo Nanchen paused. He knew that she was referring to the cigarette in his hand.
Gu Ruochu had given up smoking for some time, but she was still a little addicted.
She suddenly curled her lips into a sneer. Cigarettes were just like feelings. Addictions that were harmful to one's health.
"You used to smoke?" He seemed surprised as a dark light flashed in his eyes. He realized that he did not understand Gu Ruochu at all.
"It was a long time ago." It was rare for the two of them to be so calm. Gu Ruochu seemed to have thought of the past. "I've quit smoking for a long time, so don't recruit me."
"..."
The next morning, Huo Nanchen did not go to the office. Instead, he went to Lu Fang, a doctor who specialized in psychology. They were also good friends.
"Tell me, you did not feel sleepy at all. But after hearing your wife's words, you suddenly had the urge to close your eyes and sleep?" Lu Fang pushed up his glasses as a hint of curiosity appeared on his gentle face.
"Yes."
Huo Nanchen sat on the sofa. It was as if he was hiding something. He looked lost in his thoughts. He lit a cigarette but only looked at it as it curled up between his fingers.
He didn't know exactly when it started, but insomnia had been a problem for about five to six years. Once in bed, he could only sleep a little after three o'clock.
His condition had made him sleep-deprived for a long period.
"Lu Fang, does this illness have a cure?"
"Did you fall asleep last night?"
"Yes."
Lu Fang's face broke into a smile. "Congratulations, Nanchen. Your wife may be good medicine to induce sleep. You've searched for a cure for this psychological disorder for a long time, but now you've found it."
As Lu Fang explained, Huo Nanchen did not respond.
He only looked at his fingertips with an unfathomable gaze.
"Good medicine? Gu Ruochu?"
"..."
In the high-end residential area they rented, Zhou Yunxi her nanny to prepare a meal.