Chapter 12: The Insomniac CEO’s Canary Has Gone Wild (Part 12)

Chapter 12: The Insomniac CEO's Canary Has Gone Wild (Part 12)

Gu Bing had always thought that Song Chuyi stayed by his side just for the money. But when he heard those words, an unknown emotion surged within him.

Even someone as rational as he couldn't make sense of this surging emotion. After Song Chuyi spoke, he fell into a long silence.

Seeing that he wasn’t speaking, Song Chuyi thought he had been stunned.

After all, not everyone could come up with such profound words. He had learned this bit of wisdom after studying human behavior for a long time!

Song Chuyi felt a small sense of pride and didn’t forget to brag to Xiaotong, "Xiaotong, I’m so amazing! I stunned Gu Bing."

Xiaotong: "Host is amazing!"

The two engaged in a friendly exchange until Gu Bing finally reacted, pursing his lips and saying softly, "I understand."

"From now on, you will learn by my side."

"Tomorrow, I’ll have Wang Assistant prepare learning materials for you."

Song Chuyi: ?

Though it was a bit strange, the client’s wishes were law!

He obediently nodded and tentatively asked, "Are we still going to eat hot pot?"

Gu Bing glanced at him with a hint of indulgence in his eyes, "We’ll eat at home. I’ve had the butler prepare it."

"Great~" Song Chuyi said with a smile.

Then, Song Chuyi drove back to Gu Bing’s villa with him. Unlike the usual coldness, today the dining table was filled with a steaming hot pot.

Steam rose, creating a warm atmosphere that transformed the usually cold and rational dining table into something warm and cozy.

Song Chuyi saw the already boiling hot pot and quickly pulled Gu Bing toward the dining table.

After sitting down, Song Chuyi eagerly started adding ingredients to the hot pot—marbled beef, premium tripe, all went in!

Gu Bing watched the busy Song Chuyi, a smile playing on his lips without him even realizing it.

The steam blurred Song Chuyi’s delicate face, leaving a rosy flush, as if he had been kissed shyly.

This thought startled Gu Bing himself.

Kiss? He actually wanted to kiss Song Chuyi?

He must be crazy.

Gu Bing lowered his head, avoiding looking at Song Chuyi.

A moment later, a pair of chopsticks placed some food in his bowl.

"Brother Gu, eat more."

Song Chuyi’s voice carried a soft, watery quality, making Gu Bing look up at him.

Song Chuyi’s lips, swollen from eating spicy food, looked as if someone had pressed them hard with their fingers.

Or perhaps they were the result of being kissed passionately.

His throat moved slightly, uttering a single "Mm," acknowledging everything Song Chuyi said.

Song Chuyi enjoyed his meal, not forgetting to take care of Gu Bing beside him. By the end of the hot pot feast, he was exhausted but satisfied.

After they finished eating, Song Chuyi slumped on the sofa, patting his round belly with a long sigh.

"So full."

Gu Bing, holding his phone, briefly handled some work. Hearing this, he put his phone down.

"Next time, don’t eat so much."

Song Chuyi turned to look at him, "Brother Gu, are you sleepy now?"

Gu Bing’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Why?"

"I heard that people tend to get sleepy after a good meal. How about you, Brother Gu?" Song Chuyi observed Gu Bing, thinking he didn’t seem tired.

"Not sleepy." Gu Bing played with his phone, "If you’re sleepy, go upstairs and sleep."

"I’m not sleepy." Song Chuyi chuckled, pulling out a game controller from somewhere, "Brother Gu, since you’re not sleepy, how about a game?"

"I’m really good at games!"

Gu Bing: ...

In the end, Gu Bing couldn’t resist Song Chuyi and ended up playing games with him.

Late into the night, Gu Bing looked at Song Chuyi, who was still enthusiastic, his eyes flickering, "Do you know what time it is?"

Song Chuyi quickly checked the time, "It’s one o’clock!"

He put away the game controller, "Quick, quick, you should go to bed."

Gu Bing picked up on the key point, "You? Aren’t you going to bed?"

Song Chuyi coughed lightly, "I don’t seem to be sleepy."

Gu Bing frowned deeper, "How can you not sleep?"

He pulled Song Chuyi up and said, "Now come upstairs with me to sleep."

Song Chuyi obediently followed him. By the time they reached the bedroom and everything was settled, it was already two in the morning.

Song Chuyi finished getting ready faster and lay down on the bed first. When Gu Bing came out of the bathroom, he had already closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep.

After Gu Bing came out, he turned off the main light, leaving only a dim bedside lamp barely illuminating the room.

Within seconds, he was already by the bed.

The blanket was lifted, and a chill crept in, making Song Chuyi's body shiver.

But soon, a warm body landed beside him.

Song Chuyi's long lashes trembled slightly, and his body tensed a little.

Gu Bing's low laughter echoed in his ear, "Can't sleep?"

Knowing his pretense had failed, Song Chuyi opened his eyes and looked at Gu Bing.

"A bit," he said tentatively. "How about we get up and continue playing games?"

Gu Bing: ...

"No, you must rest. You're coming to the office with me tomorrow morning."

He pressed Song Chuyi's head down, placing it against his chest. "Now, go to sleep quietly."

Song Chuyi was forced to hear Gu Bing's heartbeat, which was completely different from his own—steady and strong, like a heavy stone standing firm, unshaken by anyone.

He blinked and extended his right hand, poking Gu Bing's heart with his index finger. "Brother Gu, your heart is beating so fast."

Gu Bing responded softly with a "Hmm." On the surface, he still appeared as cool and aloof as ever, but the sudden quickening of his heart when he held Song Chuyi betrayed his inner turmoil.

He felt a fluttering sensation, like an impulsive young man.

He must be going crazy.

Gu Bing sighed softly. "Sleep."

Song Chuyi was a little worried. "You should sleep too."

"Yes, I'll sleep with you." Gu Bing's voice carried a rare gentleness.

Song Chuyi felt reassured.

Time passed slowly. Gu Bing thought he wouldn't be able to sleep, but in fact, holding Song Chuyi, he fell asleep sooner than expected.

In a daze, he realized for the first time that having someone by his side brought such peace, relaxing his tense nerves.

The steady breathing from beside him made him feel safe enough to succumb to the darkness.

Gu Bing fell asleep, even faster than the night before, which made Song Chuyi very happy. Another day of successfully putting the villain to sleep!