That day, after several more tests to confirm all health indicators were normal, the doctor informed Bai Tao that she could be discharged from the hospital.

So Bai Tao tentatively looked at Pei Shi, “Shall we go home then?”

“Yeah.”

Pei Shi remained as succinct as ever. However, on the way back, Bai Tao became increasingly uneasy—

Now that she and Pei Shi were married, and based on her own notes, it seemed their unspeakable intimacy had a rather high frequency…

Um…

Although she had accepted Pei Shi as her husband, it didn’t mean she was ready for this kind of thing…

According to the behavior patterns in her notes, moments like these were generally filled with the passion of honeymooners. Even though Pei Shi maintained a restrained appearance in front of others, he would typically transform into an animal the moment they entered the house. They might not even make it to the bedroom, pressing against walls, tables, everywhere, gripping her waist, eyes burning, just…

Bai Tao didn’t want to think about it. The thought alone made her nervous.

Instead of facing danger later, she decided to take preemptive action now!

After mentally preparing herself, Bai Tao leaned weakly against Pei Shi’s shoulder, her brow slightly furrowed as she lightly rubbed her forehead with her hand. “I have a headache…” She glanced at Pei Shi with a coy look. “Honey, since the accident, I still haven’t fully recovered. I feel a bit tired.”

Pei Shi was completely unprepared for Bai Tao’s sudden closeness, and he seemed a bit stiff.

Actually, Bai Tao hadn’t planned her actions much before, but now, leaning on Pei Shi’s shoulder and seeing his face so close, she realized belatedly that she might have exceeded a safe distance— they were too close. Pei Shi could easily lower his head and kiss her without any obstacles…

Feeling awkward, Bai Tao was just about to discreetly move away when the car hit a section of road under construction, jolting them. Instead of moving away, Bai Tao lost her balance and fell into Pei Shi’s arms…

Bai Tao felt herself blush and her heart race. They say the body remembers things; could her body have gotten used to Pei Shi like this?

Wouldn’t this atmosphere ignite into flames any second now? Bai Tao felt even more nervous, especially since this Bentley model could raise a partition between the driver and the back seat…

This was serious!

She had to protect herself, no excuses!

So Bai Tao promptly slipped out of Pei Shi’s embrace and decided not to beat around the bush, stating directly, “Not tonight!”

To which Pei Shi furrowed his brow and asked in return, “Not what?”

Pei Shi had quite the thick skin! She had dropped such a strong hint, yet this man still pretended innocence, trying to deceive her!

“Just! I’m tired tonight! I want to sleep!” Bai Tao said, feeling she sounded a bit stern after speaking, then smiled sweetly at Pei Shi, “And you, my dear, usually manage so much, you really need to rest. Tonight, don’t stay up late. Turn off the lights early, I’ll watch and make sure you go to bed!”

Pei Shi gave Bai Tao a strange glance. What was she up to, telling him when to sleep?

Tonight, he had a video conference with overseas colleagues, and due to the time difference, it was impossible for him to sleep. He didn’t want to pay attention to Bai Tao anymore, but couldn’t withstand her continuous nagging about the benefits of early sleep and the disadvantages of staying up late, acting as if she needed his commitment.

Unable to bear it any longer, Pei Shi succinctly declared his decision, “I’m not sleeping tonight.” He glanced at Bai Tao, subtly hinting to take care of herself. “If you’re tired, go ahead and sleep. It won’t affect me.”

Pei Shi didn’t realize anything was wrong with his words, but they hit Bai Tao like a bomb, instantly shattering her expectations.

Pei Shi! Was he really an animal?! She had clearly expressed her tiredness, yet he didn’t care if she slept and insisted on continuing his ‘work’?! He even declared he wouldn’t sleep tonight?!

Was he even human?! Who could endure this?!

But having said all that, further persuasion or acting stubborn seemed pointless. Bai Tao thought it over and finally formulated a plan before reaching the villa. Lowering her head, she started working on her phone…

Pei Shi had been resting with his eyes closed when suddenly he heard a continuous series of notifications from WeChat. He picked up his phone, opened WeChat, and saw over a dozen articles Bai Tao had sent him:

“Moderating Men for a Better Life”

“The More You Do, the Faster You Age!”

…

“The Hundred Drawbacks of a Lewd Man”

“Do Not Accept Lewd Men in Virtue: Lewd Men Bring Ruin and Wastefulness”

“…”

At that moment, Pei Shi finally understood what Bai Tao meant by “not tonight”.

At the same time, the car arrived at their destination, and the instigator beside him, wearing a calm expression that said “I didn’t do anything,” slipped out of Pei Shi’s sight.

*****

Bai Tao felt she had been clear enough with both direct and indirect messages. Otherwise, how could Pei Shi’s face turn as dark as an ink-spraying octopus the moment he received those messages?

But no meant no. Bai Tao ignored Pei Shi’s expression and confidently strode into the villa.

Located in the most expensive area of Rong City, this mountain-top villa stood alone, surrounded by serene and exquisite surroundings. Opening the door, Bai Tao couldn’t help but admire Pei Shi’s taste—

“The interior design style here is so uniquely tasteful!”

No elaborate European style, no exaggerated American style. The interior seemed to have its own distinct style, with each decoration, piece of furniture, and even the potted plants in the corners perfectly placed and uniquely tailored, showcasing the owner’s exquisite taste in home decor…

However, as soon as Bai Tao finished speaking, she felt something was off. Pretending sweetness, she looked at Pei Shi and added, “Though I’ve seen it many times, every time I look at our house, I can’t help but admire, darling, your taste in decorating the house is as good as your taste in choosing a wife!”

“…”