Bai Xi was unaware that Han Mo's heart was actually quite unsettled.
From this distance, through the loose bathrobe, she could still catch a faint whiff of her unique scent.
When he had helped her dry her hair earlier, he had experienced this torment. As his fingers brushed through her strands, his mind involuntarily recalled their previous two encounters, and his body temperature rose uncontrollably. He dared not move, nor speak, fearing he would expose his inner thoughts of wanting to be close to her, to possess her.
He even dared not look at her, only able to sit quietly like this, silent, as if in meditation.
Bai Xi hesitated for a moment before finally choosing to speak first: "Um, Han Mo, how is Tong Xiaoxiao? Did she bully you while I was away?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it. She felt like an idiot. How could Tong Xiaoxiao bully Han Mo? At most, she might tease him a couple of times.
Han Mo replied faintly, "No, Miss Tong has been very good to me."
Then, another period of silence followed.
Bai Xi: "..."
She took out her phone and typed into the search bar: "What to do when two people in love are speechless?"
The answer below read: "When two people in love gradually go from having endless things to talk about to silence, it signifies that their love has reached its end, their fate together is over, and they can only break up."
My goodness.
They had only just gotten together, why would they break up? Besides, they had never even gone through the stage of having endless things to talk about.
So, she searched again: "What can two people in love do?"
The answer was: "Watch movies, eat... sleep."
Right, watch movies.
"Um, Han Mo, how about we watch some television together?"
There was no cinema here, but watching TV should have the same effect, right?
Han Mo responded softly, "Okay."
Bai Xi immediately turned on the television. There were many channels to choose from. In the past, she truly didn't have the leisure to sit down and watch a TV show or a movie quietly. As she looked at the dazzling array of images, she couldn't decide which one to pick. Just then, she suddenly spotted a channel with the words: "Couple's Channel."
She clicked on it, and the next second, the television was showing a scene of intense intimacy, described as inseparable and reluctant to part. The woman's moans were particularly piercing.
Bai Xi immediately turned off the television: "Um, that's not good either."
Would showing this kind of program in front of Han Mo make him think she wanted to... take advantage of him?
After all, he had rejected her last time. Such a principled person, how could she offend him again?
Han Mo remained silent, only nodding quietly.
As expected, she still kept some distance from him. He needed to give it more time and absolutely could not scare her.
Bai Xi remembered the second item she had just searched: "Eating."
So, "Um, Han Mo, are you hungry? Shall I have someone send some food over?"
Han Mo glanced at the hotel room clock and said faintly, "It's already ten o'clock. It's not suitable to eat, it's bad for the stomach."
Bai Xi glanced at the clock: "Yes, indeed. How about we sleep then?"
After saying that, she regretted it. The word "sleep" was highly ambiguous. Would saying it like this make Han Mo think too much again? Especially since she had brought him into her room.
She had a feeling that she had never been as foolish as she was today; her IQ was practically negative.
Upon hearing the word "sleep," Han Mo's light-colored eyes deepened slightly.
Bai Xi avoided looking at Han Mo's eyes, lest he see her inner exasperation. To ease the awkwardness, and to save face for herself, appearing more proper and giving Han Mo enough security, she said, "I'll have someone book a room for you right next door."
After speaking, she picked up her phone.
The next second, her fair wrist was caught by Han Mo's hand: "Can Iā¦ stay here?"
Tonight, he didn't want to leave her, even for just a few hours.
Bai Xi looked at Han Mo's eyes and was slightly stunned, but she still answered seriously, "Of course, you can."
As long as he didn't think she was trying to take advantage of him.
Han Mo nodded: "Then you sleep on the bed, and I'll sleep on the sofa."
Bai Xi thought about it seriously: "You should sleep on the bed. I'll sleep on the sofa. Your body has just recovered."
After saying that, she lay down.
Seeing this, Han Mo directly picked her up and walked towards the bed: "No man can watch his woman sleep on the sofa while he sleeps on the bed."
Whether in his past life or this one, she had always been like this. Always compromising herself, always taking care of others.
After speaking, he gently placed her on the bed, then picked up a nearby blanket and carefully covered her, turning to leave.
Bai Xi, however, directly grabbed his wrist, looking at Han Mo with her clear eyes and said, "Why don't we sleep on the bed together? This bed is very large, big enough for two people. Don't worry, I know you're not well, and I promise I won't do anything immoral to you."
After speaking, she raised her hand from under the blanket.
Regarding the incident last time, Han Mo probably had some reservations. Coupled with her own foolishness in choosing that TV channel, she could only try her best to reassure him.
Seeing this scene, Han Mo felt the fire in his chest ignite.
Undoubtedly, he wanted to sleep by her side, but lying there like this was a test for him. However, how could he refuse her "invitation"? "Okay, I'll go take a shower."
Bai Xi was slightly surprised: "Didn't you already shower?"
Han Mo smiled faintly: "The room is a bit hot, and I've sweated a little, so I don't feel very comfortable."
Bai Xi immediately nodded: "Oh, okay."
She didn't feel the room was hot; it was even a bit cool. But men and women had different constitutions. Back in the Dark Department, many men sweated a lot but disliked showering, carrying a body odor.
Han Mo, on the other hand, was quite clean. Well, this was good, very good, and she liked it.
Han Mo stepped forward and gently rubbed her soft hair with his hand, his movements gentle and intimate, his gaze soft: "Then you should sleep quickly. I'll come to sleep after I shower."
As Han Mo's hand rested on her head, she smelled a faint, elegant fragrance. The scent was different from the hotel's bath gel, so it must have been Han Mo's scent.
This scent was very pleasant, and it gave her a sense of peace.
Perhaps if she fell asleep early, Han Mo could sleep more peacefully. So, it would be best for her to sleep soon.
Bai Xi closed her eyes calmly and said, "I'm going to sleep. You should sleep early after your shower too. I heard from the doctor who treated you at the Han family that sleeping and waking early is also a good way to nourish qi and blood."
Seeing Bai Xi with her eyes closed, Han Mo's lips curved into a sincere smile: "Okay."
After speaking, he turned and went into the bathroom. The sound of water from the bathroom was quiet. Bai Xi gathered her thoughts, trying to fall asleep quickly. In fact, she wasn't someone who slept very well; she was usually accustomed to sleeping late. So, she thought that if she could fall asleep, she would, and if not, she would pretend to sleep. At least that would put Han Mo at ease.
But as she closed her eyes and thought, she felt a sense of drowsiness. The rustling sound of water seemed like a lullaby played by little sprites, slowly lulling her into a deep sleep.
By the time Han Mo came out, Bai Xi had already fallen asleep.
Han Mo looked at Bai Xi lying on the bed, her breathing even and steady.