My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband

Chapter 441 - 401 A Late Night Date with Si Lisao 2

On the other side, Ye Siyuan, after taking a bath, lay on the guest room bed and was about to turn off the lights and go to sleep when Si Lisao called her.

His voice, deep and flirtatious like a beautiful piano piece, entered her ears and made Ye Siyuan’s heart tingle.

Si Lisao asked her, "Are you still angry?"

Yeah, right.

Ye Siyuan almost said it out loud but then remembered how he’d allowed Bai Qingshui to impersonate her sister-in-law and publicly "divorce" her brother, making him the laughingstock of the entire ocean world. She humphed heavily. "They say it’s better to destroy ten temples than one marriage. My brother and sister-in-law get along so well; how could you do this?"

I never anticipated that one day I would need to consider this little girl’s feelings, Si Lisao thought. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have dug my own grave.

Without answering, Si Lisao simply asked, "Did you eat your fill at tonight’s banquet?"

Ye Siyuan touched her stomach. Actually, I haven’t.

The dishes at the banquet were exquisite to look at, but each one came in a minuscule portion, the kind you could finish in one bite. Eating too much might even invite ridicule.

Besides, sitting at the same table with the one she fancied, she was too embarrassed to eat much. Normally, she would claim to be full after eating just half a bowl of rice in his presence!

Besides, who doesn’t want to be seen as a fairy with a dainty appetite?

So, she said, "Of course, I’m full. I eat very little."

Si Lisao laughed, seemingly unconvinced. He suggested, "Well... I’m not full yet, and I was thinking of grabbing a late-night snack with someone. Want to come? I’m waiting for you at the back door of the Bai Family’s house."

"Where’s the back door?"

Unfamiliar with the area, Ye Siyuan didn’t even know where the Bai Family’s front door was.

But her question showed she was willing to go out.

Si Lisao’s voice was cheerful. "I’ve sent you the location; just follow it."

Si Lisao hung up and sent her the location.

Ye Siyuan immediately scrambled out of bed, hurriedly reapplied her makeup, put on delicate lipstick, changed into a beautiful dress, picked up a stylish handbag, and snuck out to meet him.

Following the location to the back door of the Bai Family’s house, she saw a low-key, luxurious submarine parked in their backyard.

The man in a black suit, regal and commanding, stood beside the submarine, his tall figure casting a long, slanting shadow in the evening light.

Hearing footsteps, Si Lisao turned around.

Ye Siyuan caught sight of the handsome face she had been dreaming of day and night; in that single glance, her heart was lost.

She jogged over, feeling a little nervous. Glancing around like a thief to ensure no one was there, she whispered, "Where are we going?"

Her expression, as if about to elope with her boyfriend, was utterly adorable and made even the usually reserved Si Lisao laugh.

Suddenly, he gripped her waist with both hands, lifting her off the ground in one swift motion.

Ye Siyuan was startled, her ears turning as red as a cooked crab.

"What if I told you I was going to sell you? Would you still dare to come with me?"

With his hands firmly on her waist, Si Lisao lifted her into the submarine’s passenger seat.

Then, he took the driver’s seat.

Ye Siyuan sat obediently in the passenger seat, clutching her handbag with both hands, feeling a little excited and expectant.

Si Lisao dismissed his entourage and personally piloted the submarine, bursting out of the Bai Family’s waterproof barrier and into the bustling Imperial Capital of the Mu Continent.

Even in the deep sea, the entire city was brilliantly lit. The advanced lighting system made the Undersea city shimmer like clusters of Luminous Pearls strewn across the most mysterious depths of the ocean, radiant with flowing light and vibrant colors, unexpectedly stirring a sense of romance in one’s heart.

Si Lisao took her out for a late-night snack.

He had reserved two seats in the most bustling, high-class restaurant in the Imperial Capital on the Mu Continent. The ambiance was tranquil and elegant, perfect for enjoying a leisurely evening.

He took her hand as they entered the restaurant, and they sat by a window where colorful schools of fish were visible outside.

In the restaurant, the soothing piano music was intoxicating.

"What would you like to eat?"

Si Lisao took off his suit jacket, sat down, and handed her the menu. He unfastened the cuffs of his white shirt, rolling them up a few times to expose his smooth, fair, and alluring arms. He settled opposite her with a relaxed, languid air, his gaze fixed on her face.

Her cheeks burned under his gaze. "Ah, I’m really full already. Why don’t you order? What do you feel like eating?"

She passed the menu back to him.

Si Lisao ordered a few of the Mu Continent’s famous dishes and a bottle of red wine.

After the dishes were served, Ye Siyuan ate a few bites and then claimed to be full, maintaining her ladylike image.

Si Lisao poured wine for her and asked, "How long do you plan to stay here?"

Ye Siyuan took a sip of the red wine. It was mellow with a hint of sweetness and quite delicious. She said, "I don’t know. I came with my brother, and I’ll leave whenever he does. By the way, thank you for tonight. How do you know so much about my ancestors? You rendered Bai Qingshui speechless. That was amazing! Cheers to you."

Si Lisao clinked his glass with hers, his eyes deep and wise, a noble, subtle gleam in their depths as his gaze traced her features.

After a light sip, Si Lisao gently fingered the rim of his wine glass. Her eyes always sparkle when she sees me, he mused, but she’s not easy to figure out. I know she likes me. My usual indifference to women doesn’t mean I don’t understand them. Being in a high position, I’m most adept at discerning people’s hearts. This little slip of a girl’s stirring romantic feelings—I understand them completely. I thought marrying her would be effortless. If I couldn’t win over her family, I’d just win her over directly, and she would throw herself into my arms like a moth to a flame, without any hesitation. However, I now realize I was wrong. She might be a romantic, but she’s perfectly clear-headed when it counts. She’s passionate yet reserved. She might secretly create opportunities to ’run into’ me whenever I visit Yecheng, but she wouldn’t just throw herself into my arms if I proposed. What one can’t have always creates a stir, and being favored makes one fearless. She’s like a noble Ragdoll cat: affectionate, yet skilled at maintaining a certain distance, preserving her pride.

At that moment, an elegant violinist walked by, followed by two waiters pushing a cake towards a table not far from them, capturing Ye Siyuan’s attention.

She put down her wine glass and looked on curiously, her hands propping up her chin. "It seems someone is celebrating a birthday. How romantic," she said. The woman looked so happy, like the star of the show; it was truly enviable.

Si Lisao glanced over. "Do you like that sort of thing?"

I remember her birthday banquet, Si Lisao recalled, held in the state banquet hall, with all the dignitaries invited. The cake had dozens of tiers—that was true grandeur.

Ye Siyuan complained, "Yeah, every year my birthday is so crowded and chaotic. Honestly, I don’t think birthdays need to be so extravagant. Being with someone you like in a quiet restaurant, listening to beautiful violin music, sharing a small cake—that kind of simple, ordinary happiness is what I truly yearn for. You have no idea; I’ve never spent a birthday alone with someone I like."

As she spoke, Ye Siyuan suddenly bit her lip, as if she had misspoken.

Si Lisao laughed, promising warmly and discreetly, "I’ll remember that."

Ye Siyuan’s eyes abruptly widened as she stared at Si Lisao, her heart skipping a beat. Ah, what does Crown Prince Lisao mean by that? It can’t be what I’m thinking, can it?