Chapter 231: Chapter 231: I Must Take My Wife Back! 2
The corners of Si Mingjing’s eyes twitched. "Nonsense. Children shouldn’t think so much."
"But when you look at Dad, there’s shyness in your eyes!"
Ye Nianbai’s gaze was piercing. "When you look at this Young Master, there’s no blush on your face at all! My aunt says girls only blush when they see someone they like. Jingjing, you’re lying to this Young Master! Your ears are all red! This is like being caught red-handed! This Young Master has been cuckolded by you and Dad!"
Ye Nianbai’s words were shocking, and his eyes showed his hurt.
Shocked, Si Mingjing touched her slightly warm earlobes. Was she really blushing?
And what did ’caught red-handed’ even mean?
Could a child who had just turned five not use such language?
Mo Yinhe noticed her earlobes flushing red.
"Don’t talk nonsense. It’s just the fever making me hot."
Si Mingjing’s attempt to cover it up only made it more obvious.
A child’s eyes are the purest and clearest; they can see through any disguise.
"You *are* blushing!" Ye Nianbai stated with conviction, huffing. "You saved me, Dad saved you. Jingjing will be grateful to Dad in her heart, but not to me. This Young Master has lost."
With that, Ye Nianbai climbed off the bed and ran out of the ward, heartbroken.
After the little rascal left, Mo Yinhe reached out and pulled Si Mingjing’s limp body into his embrace.
He tilted his head, his gaze burning as he looked at her.
Si Mingjing couldn’t withstand such an intense gaze and pushed him.
"What are you doing? Your son just ran off alone. Aren’t you going after him? What if he gets lost?"
The entire corridor was lined with his guards.
How could the little rascal possibly get lost?
Mo Yinhe was now concerned about only one thing.
He stated with conviction, "Mingjing, Xiaobai said you were blushing. That’s a sign you like me."
"Children say silly things. Don’t get any ideas."
Si Mingjing turned over, her back to him, her heart pounding fiercely.
Mo Yinhe then hugged her from behind. "A child’s eyes are the sharpest. Mingjing, you like me."
"I don’t," she denied, her heart thundering.
She even reached up to pry his arms from her waist.
"Let go of me."
Mo Yinhe didn’t release her, possessively holding her captive.
He whispered close to her ear, "A woman’s words can be deceiving. I trust my son’s eyes more."
Then, he teased, "Mingjing, why is your heart beating so fast? Is this also from the fever?"
Si Mingjing truly wanted to kick Mo Yinhe to kingdom come. The man was pushing his luck, deliberately trying to embarrass her.
She reached out and pinched Mo Yinhe’s waist hard.
Mo Yinhe groaned dramatically and then burst out laughing. "Mingjing, do you know women only do that to their boyfriends? Since you pinched me, you’re admitting you like me. From now on, you can only be my woman."
Si Mingjing was already flustered and exasperated, threatening in a low voice, "Say one more word, and I’ll send you to meet your maker right now!"
If he kept talking, she’d truly have nowhere to hide her shame.
She wished she could find a crack in the earth to disappear into!
Mo Yinhe held her tightly and closed his eyes, as if to sleep.
He suppressed a chuckle, deciding not to tease her further.
But he understood her thoughts!
Was this an unexpected Valentine’s Day gift for him?
Mo Yinhe said earnestly, "It’s okay if you don’t admit it. I will pursue you seriously. Someday, I’ll get you to open those stubborn lips of yours and personally tell me you like me. Mingjing, just give me the chance to pursue you."
Si Mingjing just hummed twice without saying anything.
It was like a tacit agreement. Everything would depend on his actions from now on.
Ye Nianbai ran out and sulked in the corridor.
At that moment, Qu Liushang made another video call to him, asking if he had seen his ’wife’.
"Of course, I saw her! This Young Master even gave flowers to my ’wife’, and my ’wife’ was super happy, you know!"
"Oh, what about your dad?"
"My dad, that scoundrel, wasn’t even at the hospital! Dad would never try to steal this Young Master’s girl! Goddad, you’re lying!"
This Young Master has been made a cuckold! How could he let a third person know something so embarrassing? Doesn’t this Young Master care about his reputation?
"Oh? He wasn’t at the hospital?"
Qu Liushang said, "I’ve been at the hospital for a whole day and night. During that time, your dad has been taking care of your ’wife’ without ever leaving. How could he not be at the hospital?"
Ye Nianbai’s mind raced. "Goddad, why were *you* watching over my ’wife’?"
Qu Liushang: "..."
Qu Liushang said calmly, "I had business with your dad. He was busy taking care of your ’wife’ and couldn’t get away to see me, so I waited for him for a day and a night."
Hearing this, Ye Nianbai felt even more heartbroken. This Young Master had not only lost his chance but had lost it by a whole day and night!
Why didn’t this Young Master know when Jingjing was in danger?
Ye Nianbai reflected critically. It was all this Young Master’s fault for not caring enough for Jingjing, allowing Dad to take advantage of the crisis!
"Is your dad really not at the hospital?"
Qu Liushang’s tone was evasive.
"Of course not. This Young Master didn’t even see Dad. Uncle Feng said I shouldn’t tell you Dad isn’t at the hospital, Goddad. He said I should tell you Dad has been here all along because Dad doesn’t want to see you."
Ye Nianbai, trying to save face, lied without batting an eye.
Qu Liushang: "..."
"This Young Master’s ’wife’ is still waiting for this Young Master to take care of her. Goodbye, Goddad." Ye Nianbai decisively ended the call.
Then, he sorrowfully wiped his eyes.
The fact that this Young Master’s girl was stolen must absolutely not be known to anyone!
This Young Master will definitely win my ’wife’ back!
Ye Nianbai vowed solemnly. From then on, he insisted on staying at the hospital every day, acting like a little knight, constantly doting on Si Mingjing.
Si Mingjing stayed in the hospital for a week.
She completely missed the liveliest part of the Spring Festival holiday.
On the day of her discharge, the weather was poor. A fine drizzle fell from gloomy skies, much like her mood.
Si Mingjing sat in the car, arms crossed, leaning against the backrest. She asked Mo Yinhe, who was beside her, "For Qu Gaoyang’s wedding, if you’re going, how about I go as your plus-one?"
"Hmm?" Mo Yinhe turned his head, waiting for her to continue.
"I can’t just swallow this loss. I’ve never suffered such a huge setback! I’m going to give him a ’grand gift’!"
Lying in her hospital bed these past few days, the main thing Si Mingjing had been mulling over was how to get her revenge!
Qu Gaoyang sent people to kill her. If she did nothing in response, wouldn’t that be letting him walk all over her?
Si Mingjing said, "At the Undersea World, Qu Gaoyang practically ground your face into the dirt. For you, isn’t his wedding a monumental humiliation? I’ll be your plus-one, and I’ll help you reclaim both your dignity and your standing."
Fengjue, sitting in the back seat, wanted to say: Crown Princess Consort, His Highness also plans to give Qu Gaoyang a ’grand gift’ for his wedding. Qu Gaoyang harmed you; how could His Highness possibly let him off so easily?
Mo Yinhe didn’t ask what kind of ’grand gift’ she intended to give. He simply took her hand and said, "Alright, then I’ll be waiting for the beautiful Mingjing to play the damsel saving the hero. Tomorrow, I’ll have someone take your measurements for a gown."
The gloomy look on Si Mingjing’s face eased. "Mm, don’t worry. I’ll definitely help you reclaim both your dignity and your standing!"