The sound of rushing water ceased, and the small room seemed even quieter. Even the tiny sound of residual water droplets plinking onto the floor from the showerhead distinctly reached Chu Ge's ears.

With his remarkable sense of hearing, he quickly caught a rustling sound that was evidently the noise of clothes being put on. Judging by the sound, Mu Lingshan was dressing slowly, clearly lost in thought.

As for what she was thinking, Chu Ge had no answer that could convince himself, so he didn't bother wasting brain cells pondering it. Anyway, whatever Mu Lingshan wanted, he would soon find out.

Chu Ge let out a long breath, got out of bed, and grabbed a cigarette and lighter.

Chu Ge pressed down on the lighter, and with a "click," a small flame burst forth in the darkness. He didn't immediately light the cigarette, as his gaze fixed on the tiny flame, his face flickering in its illumination.

The upper middle part of the lighter grew hotter and hotter, to the point of being slightly scorching to the touch. Only then did Chu Ge light the cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Chu Ge took just one puff, and already the cigarette had burned down to more than a third, after which he exhaled a large cloud of smoke.

That cigarette, Chu Ge smoked it in just three puffs, feeling still agitated. After crushing the stub into the ashtray, he lit another one.

Two whole hours passed, with Chu Ge not turning on the light. He sat at the head of the bed, in darkness he was already well-adjusted to, waiting in not very patient silence.

If Mu Lingshan simply left, he wouldn't stop her, but if she stepped back into the bedroom and pushed his limits further, then... he wouldn't be polite anymore.

Finally, the dull thud of footsteps approached once more.

These footsteps would be completely inaudible in a bustling crowd, yet in the still night, they were particularly clear. Chu Ge could even determine the distance between Mu Lingshan and himself through the sound.

When the footsteps drew near, halting less than half a meter from Chu Ge's bedroom, they suddenly stopped.

Seeming to last forever, though it was only a matter of seconds, the footsteps resumed, and if one paid close attention, they would notice a subtle difference in the sound before and after.

Previously, the sound carried a slight uncertainty, hinting at hesitance; now it was much more decisive and crisp.

Finally, Mu Lingshan entered, her head slightly tilted back like a proud swan, a faint sneer at the corners of her mouth.

Chu Ge did not speak, his right leg crossed over his left, sitting at the head of the bed, studying Mu Lingshan in the darkness, ready to respond as her intentions unfolded.

On her, the uniform symbolizing solemnity and authority was impeccably worn, each brass button perfectly fastened.

Mu Lingshan didn't speak either. Locking eyes with Chu Ge in a silent confrontation, she slowly walked forward, as if she was the dominant one, her face exuding confidence, certain of victory.

Finally, Mu Lingshan stood at the bedside once more, a spot where Chu Ge had repeatedly pushed her away.

Looking into Chu Ge's eyes, Mu Lingshan suddenly let out a low laugh, holding Chu Ge's head in her hands, and just like he had done before, she forcefully headbutted him.

This time, as a gust of wind rushed towards him, it was Chu Ge's turn to have his pupils contract.

"Thud"—the sound of their foreheads colliding echoed sharply again in the quiet night.

Actually, even with the close proximity between Mu Lingshan and Chu Ge, with Chu Ge's reflexes, he could have dodged completely, but he didn't. To be exact, he was stunned, forgetting to dodge, much like how Mu Lingshan hadn't expected Chu Ge to butt her head before; Chu Ge also hadn't expected Mu Lingshan to use her head to hit his at this moment.

Immediately after, Chu Ge saw in Mu Lingshan's eyes a hint of smugness and defiance.

Whatever Mu Lingshan meant by this, how could Chu Ge possibly allow himself to lose on such a matter?

Chu Ge was stunned for a few seconds, then he too clasped Mu Lingshan's head and forcefully butted it again.

Unwilling to be outdone, Mu Lingshan instantly retaliated with another "thud".

"Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud..."

Neither Chu Ge nor Mu Lingshan said a word, they just continued headbutting each other.

If at the start this was a battle, now... the gunpowder smell of confrontation had lessened considerably, instead gaining a subtle nuance.

The two still refused to give in, glaring at each other, their breathing slightly heavy, but for moments neither continued the headbutting, until Mu Lingshan finally broke the strange silence of this standoff.

"Chu Ge."

Nothing else, just simply called his name, then Mu Lingshan leaned her head towards Chu Ge's head, this time very slowly.

Chu Ge frowned, didn't say anything, merely watched Mu Lingshan quietly, to see what exactly she intended to do.

Suddenly, Mu Lingshan fiercely bit Chu Ge's shoulder, so savagely that Chu Ge shivered in pain.

To be bitten so hard without any warning, how could it not hurt!

Involuntarily, Chu Ge let out a muffled groan and pushed Mu Lingshan aside.

Chu Ge touched his shoulder, which was already bitten through. He licked his blood-stained fingers, the taste of iron and sweetness blooming on his taste buds. Mu Lingshan really didn't hold back with that bite!

However, it only incited the most primal madness and wildness within him.

Chu Ge squinted his eyes, like a wolf showing its sharpness, exuding a dangerous aura, "You dare to bite me?"

Mu Lingshan was obviously unaffected by this dangerous aura and provocatively curled her lips, "So what if I bite you? After what you did to me, don't you think this cost doesn't even count as interest?"

Mu Lingshan's reaction made the fierceness in Chu Ge's eyes grow stronger, his lips curled up wickedly, his entire demeanor like a dangerous wolf.

"It seems you've made up your mind to push me, but before that, I really want to know, what exactly do you want me to pay?"

Mu Lingshan also wickedly curled her lips, full of provocation in her gaze, "Today, I won't just bite you, I have no idea what else I might do!"

Mu Lingshan's tone was intriguing, gentle yet ruthless, tinged with wildness and madness. Initially soft-spoken, but by the last three words, it buzzed in Chu Ge's ears.

Even though his previous thoughts were already quite fanciful, Chu Ge never expected Mu Lingshan to say such a thing. His actions paused abruptly, his pupils constricted sharply, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

Just as Chu Ge was slightly stunned, Mu Lingshan suddenly gave him a hard push, causing his head to collide with the headboard.

Immediately after, Mu Lingshan, with an even more ferocious momentum, opened her mouth and bit down hard on Chu Ge's right shoulder again, like a fierce tigress.

Mu Lingshan felt she must be crazy today, but this madness made her feel exhilarating, unable to stop. If she's crazy, so be it!

When Chu Ge's head hit the wooden headboard, making a "thump," and his right shoulder was bitten harshly again, he didn't feel much pain, rather, the wildness in his heart was even more completely unleashed.

As his anger flared up, a hint of amusement even crept into Chu Ge's mind. Damn, how many times has he been knocked down today?

Qin Ruojing, Tong Yaqi knocking him down was one thing, but even Mu Lingshan was laying hands on him, he really couldn't bear it anymore. Has she rebelled?

"Alright, alright! Biting, huh? Think you're pretty tough, huh?"

With Chu Ge's growl, before Mu Lingshan figured out how he exerted his strength, she only saw a blur, and Chu Ge was already out of her control, pinning her hands behind her back again.

Hearing Chu Ge's growl, Mu Lingshan just thought of kicking him from behind, but Chu Ge was a step ahead and had her tightly controlled.

Chu Ge's control made Mu Lingshan feel pain, but certainly not to the point of injury, within bearable limits.

Compared to Chu Ge's incredible skills, what surprised Mu Lingshan even more was when she felt the pain from her ankle, she unexpectedly felt a sense of thrill from the bottom of her heart!

Though she didn't want to admit it, she had to; this feeling was indeed exhilarating, utterly thrilling.

How could this be? Mu Lingshan couldn't understand.

All these emotions tangled up, Mu Lingshan was completely bewildered, yet she anxiously anticipated Chu Ge's further actions, an indescribable inner conflict.

Regardless of what she truly felt, since Mu Lingshan's body was restrained, she could only turn back and glare viciously at Chu Ge to conceal her inner embarrassment, panic, and that inexplicable thrill.

Behind Mu Lingshan, Chu Ge pinned her hands with his left hand, pressing her ankle with his left leg, and coldly said, "I'll give you one last chance, you can leave now, don't push me anymore, or I won't hold back."

Mu Lingshan's expression froze, and her body stopped struggling, her gaze towards Chu Ge becoming even more complicated.

Through her recent deep interactions with Chu Ge over the past few days, she had completely realized a fact.

Despite his usual cheerful demeanor, he's definitely not someone with a good temper. If things get serious, he's always firm, never ambiguous when he gets mad.

Yet today, when things developed to this point, he surprisingly gave her room again and again?

It seems beneath his current cold exterior, there's still some softness in his heart.

For Chu Ge to say that, it's likely stirred by genuine feelings within him, although even in such an infuriated state, he's still considering her, allowing her plenty of opportunities.

Leave? Or not? Mu Lingshan hesitated.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.