My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband

Chapter 411 Si Lisao Wants to Propose Marriage! 2

Ye Siyuan’s hand paused as she was about to pick up some meat. The scallop held by her chopsticks clattered onto the table. She hastily reached out to retrieve it.

Bai Danfeng’s interest was piqued. "Is that so?" she asked. "You finally have someone you fancy? Which family’s daughter is she?"

Si Lisao smiled without answering. He merely tilted his head and glanced at Ye Siyuan. Noticing the grease on her hand, he offered her a napkin. "Are you okay?"

"I’m, I’m fine. Thank you." Ye Siyuan took the napkin and wiped her hands, her ears pricking up. Si Lisao already has someone he fancies?

Who could have captured his imperial heart?

At that moment, an unbearable sourness welled up in Ye Siyuan’s heart. Even the delicious scallops before her suddenly seemed unappetizing.

Seeing her fondness for the scallops with garlic and vermicelli, Si Lisao picked one up for her and placed it on the white porcelain plate before her. He then continued his reply to Bai Danfeng, "You know her. Now, all that’s missing is someone to propose on my behalf. I wonder if Auntie would be willing to be my matchmaker?"

"Of course, I can! It would be my honor!"

At her age, she most enjoyed matchmaking and arranging marriages for eligible young men and women.

"It’s just, I’m not sure if I carry enough weight for it. I’ve been away from Mu Continent for many years. While many connections still exist, they’ve faded over time."

She had left Mu Continent to marry a mainlander. Her old friends thought she had married beneath her and couldn’t understand her decision. They felt she no longer belonged to their circle and gradually distanced themselves. Besides, she lived in Yecheng most of the year and rarely returned to Mu Continent...

Bai Danfeng worried she might not have the standing to be Si Lisao’s matchmaker. After all, anyone who could catch Si Lisao’s eye would surely belong to one of Mu Continent’s prominent and influential families.

"You can do it."

"Really? Whose daughter is she, then?"

Afraid that Mo Yinhe’s fist might come flying from across the table if he revealed her name, Si Lisao merely smiled faintly. "I’ll discuss it with you in detail after dinner."

"Alright, alright, alright."

Although Bai Danfeng agreed, her curiosity was truly piqued. Unwilling to let the topic drop, she continued to ask, "What kind of girl is she?"

"A good girl."

Si Lisao uttered only three words, offering his highest praise.

The girl who helped him complete his coming-of-age ceremony, and had never used it to pressure him into taking responsibility, was indeed a good girl in his eyes.

Bai Danfeng pressed for details, "What’s her temperament like? Her personality?"

"She has a good personality and a good temper."

At least, in front of him, she had never been willful or arrogant.

"Oh my, that’s truly wonderful! What kind of work does she do?"

Si Lisao smiled faintly. "She’s in the arts."

"In the arts? A girl in the arts must have a refined temperament. Your judgment is surely sound. Quick, eat up, eat up! We’ll have a good talk once we’re finished."

Bai Danfeng couldn’t wait. She wished they could finish eating so she could go and propose marriage on his behalf immediately.

Nearby, Ye Siyuan found she couldn’t eat anymore. Si Lisao has taken a fancy to an artistic girl with a good personality and temper, and he’s about to get married. The ache in her heart was indescribable. She couldn’t swallow a single bite of the sumptuous food before her.

"Siyuan, why aren’t you eating? Is the food not to your liking?"

"No, it’s delicious, Auntie Bai." Ye Siyuan, somewhat flustered and not wanting Si Lisao to see her distress, stood up. "I’m going to the restroom," she said.

She remained in the restroom for a long time. Si Mingjing eventually went to check on her, wondering if she’d encountered an emergency, like running out of toilet paper...

"Mingjing, I want to go home." Ye Siyuan had tried to compose herself in the restroom, but she had overestimated her ability. "I feel sick. I just can’t muster any energy."

Si Mingjing took her pulse and confirmed there was nothing physically wrong. "Is it because of Si Lisao?"

"You could tell? Am I that pathetic? He can’t stay single forever; he’s bound to get married and have someone in his heart eventually. I shouldn’t be so petty. I shouldn’t have lost my composure."

Si Mingjing supported her. "Your brother and I are almost done eating. I’ll go home with you."

"Thank you, Mingjing." Ye Siyuan puffed out her cheeks, trying hard to appear natural as she walked out of the restroom with Si Mingjing.

Bai Danfeng approached them. "Are you alright? Why were you in the restroom for so long?"

Si Mingjing made an excuse for her. "She has a bit of an upset stomach, Auntie. We’re going to head home now."

Bai Danfeng assumed it was the usual monthly discomfort women sometimes experience. "Oh, in that case, you two head back then. When you get home, put a hot water bottle on your stomach and don’t catch a chill."

Hearing this, Ye Siyuan deliberately clutched her lower abdomen. "Thank you, Auntie Bai. Your cooking was truly delicious. I’ll definitely come again."

"Come whenever you like. If there’s anything specific you want to eat, just call me in advance, and I’ll make it for you."

Mo Yinhe also approached with his child, his sharp gaze sweeping over the two of them for a moment. "What’s wrong?"

Si Mingjing shot him a meaningful look. "Siyuan isn’t feeling well."

Mo Yinhe seemed to understand immediately. "Let’s go. Time to head home."

He’d been holding back all night. If they didn’t leave soon, forget his sister feeling unwell—he himself felt like he was about to explode from the stress!

Crown Prince Lisao also rose to see them off. In the courtyard, his tall, elegant figure stood under an evening lamp, a faint smile on his lips as he watched the pale-faced Ye Siyuan.

In that instant, he likely understood what was on her mind.

"Crown Prince Lisao, goodbye." After Ye Siyuan got into the car, she rolled down the window and solemnly waved farewell to Si Lisao.

She was certain in her heart that this was their final goodbye.

He was about to propose to his beloved and start a family. Her pride would never allow her to pine for a married man.

This unrequited love, which had never even begun, was about to be forcibly brought to an end.

Her gaze lingered on him, filled with a yearning reluctance to part. Her heart ached with bitterness. After this farewell, they would truly be worlds apart.

Si Lisao stood outside the car, his expression inscrutable, his voice soft as he said, "Goodbye."

He believed they would meet again very soon.

Si Lisao was a man of action. Once an idea took root in his mind, he would pursue it, regardless of the obstacles in his path, pressing forward without hesitation. He would not stop until he made her his bride, until she became his Crown Princess Consort, standing beside him to gaze upon the vast lands together.

Mo Yinhe narrowed his dark eyes, his gaze as sharp as a blade. He shot Si Lisao a cutting glare before ordering the driver, "Drive."

After watching Mo Yinhe’s motorcade depart, Si Lisao returned to the dining room to continue drinking with Tao Chengzhou.

Back at the dining table, the conversation once again turned to the woman he fancied.

Bai Danfeng said, "Husband, it looks like you’ll have to accompany me to Mu Continent this time. Given my health, I’m afraid I can’t go alone to Mu Continent to propose on Lisao’s behalf."

Unexpectedly, however, Si Lisao said, "Auntie, there’s no need to go to Mu Continent. The girl I’ve taken a fancy to is right here in Yecheng."

"Yecheng?"

Bai Danfeng was astonished. "You’ve set your sights on a mainlander girl? And it’s someone I know? Who on earth is it?"

This time, Si Lisao didn’t keep her in suspense.

He put down his wine glass, sat up straight, and said with great solemnity, "It’s Ye Siyuan, the one who just left. Auntie, I hope you will help me propose to the Ye Family."