Chapter 598: 598, Xiaobai: Call husband

“I’m sorry, I really didn’t mean it.” Ye Bei said, dismounting his horse gracefully, “I had no idea you guys were here too. I’m just horse-riding with a friend.”

He looked at Xiao Yebai, “Yebai, how have you been? When were you discharged?”

Xiao Yebai didn’t even bother to look at him, let alone reply. He simply ignored him.

An awkward expression momentarily flashed across Ye Bei’s face. Just as he was about to speak again, a round of hoofbeats accompanied by a cheerful female voice echoed in the air.

“Ye Bei, what are you up to?”

A woman in red, incredibly poised and dashing, was rapidly approaching riding a red stallion.

Mo Weiyi said immediately, “It seems your girlfriend is looking for you.”

“Who said she’s my girlfriend?”

“If she isn’t your girlfriend, then is she your friends-with-benefits? You guys are horse-riding together on Valentine’s Day.”

Ye Bei wasn’t offended, “I was bored. She asked me out, so I thought why not.”

“You guys carry on then, goodbye.” Mo Weiyi finished speaking and draped his arm over Xiao Yebai’s. “Xiaobai, let’s go.”

The woman hastily rushed over, only to see Xiao Yebai and Mo Weiyi leaving.

She pulled on the reins, her beautiful eyes lingering on their retreating figures. “Ye Bei, isn’t that man Mo of the Mo Family?”

Ye Bei looked at her, “Why? Does Miss Zhou also know Xiao?”

“Who doesn’t know the head of the Mo Group? Are you friends with him?” Zhou Yunong asked.

“Yes. We attended the same research institute in America.”

“Really? What a coincidence!”

Seeing the surprise in the woman’s eyes, Ye Bei continued, “We get along quite well.”

“Really?” As expected, Zhou Yunong’s entire face lit up.

“Want to meet him?”

Zhou Yunong nodded.

Ye Bei smiled and said, “Then when the opportunity arises, I’ll arrange a meetup. We could all hang out together.”

“That would be great!” Zhou Yunong laughed.

The youngest daughter of the Zhou Family, Zhou Yunong, was spoiled just like Mo Weiyi and was regarded as a little princess.

However, she lived a chaotic private life and had a bad reputation. Protected by the Zhou Family’s status in Nancheng, she has always been unbridled, seeking whatever she desires, including men.

She even publicly fought with her own cousin over a pop star not too long ago. She’s practically the female version of Chu Xiuhuang.

The man she sets her eyes on usually can never escape. So this time, has she set her sights on Xiao Yebai?

Ye Bei smirked, watching the disappearing figures in the distance, his smile growing deeper and full of implication.

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On the other hand, Mo Weiyi said, “I really can’t stand Ye Bei. How is he your classmate?”

She even thought, Ye Bei must have spent a lot of money to get into that American Institute, right?

Hello, we are making the final square-off in the market and playing around with women all day, looking so greasy!

Every time she sees him smile, Mo Weiyi gets goosebumps all over.

It’s truly uncomfortable.

Xiao Yebai asked, “Were you scared?”

Mo Weiyi glowered at him, “I’m worried about you getting hurt. Your health just improved, don’t make yourself spit blood again.”

Xiao Yebai faintly curved his lips, “Are you that worried about me?”

Mo Weiyi pouted, seemingly still kind of upset.

Xiao Yebai stared at her adorable sulking face.

Her pouting lips, thick curled lashes, and delicate white skin, even up close showed no pores or flaws.

His gaze didn’t waver, but his fingers were subconsciously stroking her hair.

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Sudden hoofbeats came from the side, seeing which Mo Weiyi pushed him.

He didn’t budge.

Nevermind then.

Mo Weiyi also didn’t bother looking.

She could only hear a man’s whistling and a woman’s laughter, as the hoofbeats shift from far to near.

Clearly, people were teasing them.

This Xiaobai, really!

Why does he appear to be increasingly fond of showing affection in public?

Yet, he was such an introvert!

Before she could finish her thought, Xiao Yebai pinched her rosy cheek. The corners of his lips curved, he seemed quite pleased.

His voice was low, “Does Weiyi like it?”

Mo Weiyi’s voice instantly became more tender and charming. “Of course, I like it.”

Another gust of horse hooves resounded. Xiao Yebai’s dark eyes narrowed, his voice became husky, “Do you want to ride again?”

“I want to.” Mo Weiyi whined, “But I’m afraid to ride.”

She was naturally timid, plus she had just been thrown off earlier, which did frighten her a bit.

But watching others ride gallantly on horseback, especially the women, was simply too entrancing.

His elongated fingers squeezed her chin, Xiao Yebai looked into her clear black and white eyes, which openly expressed longing and envy.

Just like that, he blurted out, “I’ll take you for a ride.”

“How?”

Xiao Yebai let go of her, walked over to the sweat steed, gracefully mounted it, and then extended his palm to Mo Weiyi.

“What for?” Mo Weiyi raised her small head.

Underneath her little red hood, her beautiful cat-like eyes were wide open, filled with confusion and perplexity.

“Get up.”

Mo Weiyi’s eyes lit up, but quickly…

“Can this horse support the weight of both of us?”

“It can. This sweat horse is the strongest horse here.” as Xiao Yebai spoke, he stroked the horse’s glossy and shiny fur. The horse immediately lifted its head proudly, neighed, and began to kick the ground with its hooves, appearing formidable and impressive.

Mo Weiyi couldn’t help but laugh.

She walked over and placed her hand on his broad one.

With a pull from Xiao Yebai, she was lifted onto the horse, sitting in the man’s arms.

At a neigh from the horse, it began to dash swiftly on the grassland.

Mo Weiyi felt fully protected by him.

In the beginning, her mind was scattered, but when she saw Xiao Yebai focusing on riding, she stopped her random thoughts and started enjoying the thrill of galloping on horseback.

With Xiao Yebai protecting her, she felt an overwhelming sense of security. The two of them rhythmically rose and fell together on horseback, the wind whooshing past their ears, all her blood seemed to be fervidly boiling, the wind that had initially felt chilly was now replaced with surging passion.

All the trees around them raced by at an astonishing velocity, blue sky, white clouds, green fields…

In that moment, it felt as if the universe was reduced to the two of them alone, the thrill of galloping swept over them spontaneously.

Past the field, over the hill, across an artificial river, they finally arrived in front of a Christian Church.

The horse finally halted, Mo Weiyi panted heavily, her heart pounding forcefully, unable to calm down.

The sweat horse began to pace slowly, as though it was letting them adjust, until Xiao Yebai suddenly pulled the reins, clamping his legs and the horse immediately galloped towards the church.

Mo Weiyi was somewhat surprised.

Upon reaching, Xiao Yebai dismounted first, then extended his hand and carried her down the horse.

“What are we doing here?” asked Mo Weiyi.

Xiao Yebai stayed silent, leading her towards the church.

The main door was open, the interior not lit, rows of seats remained empty.

Mo Weiyi clung tightly to the man’s hand, following closely behind him.

Reaching the front, Xiao Yebai motioned for her to sit down on a chair.

Sitting there, Mo Weiyi felt quite bewildered.

She watched as the man walked up to the stage, press something, and suddenly a curtain slowly drew back.

Then, all the lights in the church illuminated the place.

A white piano stood there.

This is…

Xiao Yebai had already walked over and sat down, lifting the cover of the keyboard, his graceful fingers pressing the keys and a slow, beautiful melody echoed in the air.

Mo Weiyi was first shocked, then she wanted to laugh, and finally, a smile slowly lit up her face.

She never thought that he would actually pay heed to her words from the day before.

To think that, he had planned such a surprise for her!

Such a reserved and taciturn man, would actually go to lengths to create a church for her and play the piano, all because of something she had casually mentioned.

This Valentine’s Day really felt unique.

Taking her horse-riding, and even playing the piano for her, even though she didn’t understand the melody.

Only after the song ended, did Xiao Yebai stand up and walk over to her, “Did you like it?”

Mo Weiyi stood up, her gaze following the handsome outline of his face, her hand slowly resting on his shoulder, she asked coquettishly, “Xiaobai, was this a surprise for me?”

“Did you like it?” Xiao Yebai asked again.

Mo Weiyi nodded, “I did.”

Having said that, she tiptoed and landed a kiss on him, “This is your reward.”

Just as she wanted to step back, she was swiftly scooped up into his arms, “Call me husband.”

“…” Mo Weiyi blushed, took her own sweet time and finally mustered some words, uttering coyly and obediently, “Husband.”

The man tightened his grip on her instantly.

The chill that had earlier seeped into her body while horse riding, seemed to have been replaced with his warmth.

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When it was all over, Mo Weiyi suddenly exclaimed, “Oh no, we’re in trouble!”