Chapter 78

"Sure!"

Just a moment ago, Ye Xi, who was as cold as ice, suddenly changed her expression, her face breaking into a smile as she gracefully walked up to Su Mu and naturally took his arm. To make matters worse, she even laid her head on his shoulder and looked up at him with a thousand tender emotions, saying, "Where are we going to eat?"

The bouquet of roses was held in Ye Xi's hand, which she deliberately brought to her nose, savoring it as if this single rose was more charming than a car full of expensive roses.

"Beautiful lady, let's go," Su Mu said with a smile.

"Sure!" Ye Xi nodded happily.

"What do you want to eat?" Su Mu asked.

"Anything is fine; I never picky," Ye Xi said coquettishly.

"Alright, let's go to a street stall," Su Mu said loudly, as if going to a street stall was more prestigious than going to a Western restaurant.

What was going on?

What was happening?

Was the world going crazy? Could a single rose really surpass a car full of roses and win the heart of a beauty? If it weren't for the fact that Ye Xi's gaze toward Su Mu was one of recognition, the many men present would have been driven to the brink of madness by the scene before them.

But was the man in the sports car just going to accept this?

"Stop right there!"

Sun Bin, who had just snapped out of his shock, saw Ye Xi about to leave with Su Mu and hurriedly shouted, taking a step forward to block their path.

"Sun Bin, what do you want?" Ye Xi's face suddenly turned dark.

"Who is he? What's your relationship with him?" Sun Bin said fiercely.

"What are you to me? Why should I tell you?" Ye Xi said coldly.

"Kid, you'd better stay away from Ye Xi, or you might get hit by a car when you go out," Sun Bin said to Su Mu with a sinister tone.

Su Mu casually glanced at Sun Bin and said calmly, "Are you threatening me?"

"If you say so, then it is," Sun Bin said viciously. "Ye Xi is the woman I, Sun Bin, am pursuing. No one else can touch her. Whoever dares to do so, I will make them die."

"Die?"

Su Mu looked Sun Bin up and down, then turned to Ye Xi, "Your classmate?"

"No!" Ye Xi said, hugging Su Mu. "He's not from Jiang University. Su Mu, let's go. This guy is trouble. I'll tell you more after we get out."

"Sure!" Su Mu nodded.

"Su Mu... Su Mu..."

Under normal circumstances, Sun Bin would have already swung his fist, but now, unexpectedly, he was stunned. He stood there as if struck by lightning, his brows furrowed, muttering Su Mu's name, his eyes filled with confusion.

It wasn't until Su Mu and Ye Xi disappeared from sight that Sun Bin slapped his thigh, "Su Mu, the Su Mu that ** talked about, the one who seduced Zhou Ci! No wonder this name sounds familiar. Heh, Su Mu, I was thinking about how to deal with you, but you actually came to me. Not only did you touch Zhou Ci, but now you're trying to seduce Ye Xi. For this, I can't let you off."

Thinking about this, Sun Bin grinned and took out his phone. After a moment's thought, he dialed a number, "Rat, come to Jiang University quickly. I have something for you to do."

"Su Mu, in my territory, I'll show you what it means to be played!" After hanging up, Sun Bin drove away, the car full of roses scattering in the wind.

The sunset had already sunk below the horizon, and Su Mu and Ye Xi were really sitting in a street stall, smiling at each other. This was a famous food street near Jiang University, where most of the university's teachers and students would come to indulge. Compared to the food in the cafeteria, the food here was both delicious and affordable.

"Sun Bin just asked what our relationship was. Why didn't you tell him?" Su Mu asked with a smile.

"Tell him? What should I say? That you're my boyfriend?" Ye Xi blurted out without thinking, only to realize afterward that it was a bit rash. But she didn't want to take it back. She had already said it, and it was a good opportunity to test how Su Mu felt.

"So what if I say you're my boyfriend? As long as you're willing, I am," Su Mu's words made Ye Xi freeze on the spot.

"What did you say?" Ye Xi's voice trembled.

"I said, Ye Xi, if you're willing, be my girlfriend?" Su Mu said earnestly. "Don't doubt it, I'm not joking. I'm serious."

Before, Su Mu thought he didn't have the qualifications to pursue Ye Xi. Even before coming to Jiang University, he still thought so. But his chat with Mei Zheng made him realize that life is short. If a man can't even express his love, what kind of man is he?

That's why Su Mu decided to let go of his reservations.

"Su Mu, are you serious?" Ye Xi's eyes showed disbelief as she asked urgently.

"Of course, I'm serious!" Su Mu said calmly and sincerely. "Ye Xi, a man's word is worth a thousand pieces of gold. I, Su Mu, may not have a prominent background, but I know that when I say something, it's a promise. I know what kind of responsibility such a promise entails, and I will never shirk that responsibility."

Was this a confession? Was this really a confession?

Ye Xi's heart was racing. Although she had longed for such a scene, when it actually happened, she was at a loss. Su Mu's calm tone, his composed demeanor, and his firm words all indicated that he was not joking; he was truly confessing to her.

"Su Mu, I'm sorry, did I scare you? If you're not willing, I..." Seeing Ye Xi's expression, Su Mu's heart ached, and he said slowly.

But before he could finish, Ye Xi interrupted him, extending her finger to cover his mouth, her face beaming with joy.

"I'm willing!"

"Don't look at me like that. I really am willing. Su Mu, from now on, you are my boyfriend. Without my permission, you can't leave my side. This bouquet of roses will be your gift to me. If you ever go back on your word, I'll knock you out with these roses." Ye Xi said excitedly.

"Is that it?" Su Mu asked with a smile.

"That's it!" Ye Xi said, lifting her chin.

"Ye Xi, I'm not joking. I'm serious," Su Mu said solemnly, not wanting Ye Xi to think he was playing around.

After all, considering Ye Xi's background, no one could take it lightly. Moreover, even if Ye Xi agreed, it would be difficult to get past Ye Anbang. So Su Mu didn't want to put Ye Xi in a difficult position and wanted her to truly think it through before answering.

"I'm also serious. Su Mu, perhaps you don't know, but I've liked you since college, but I never had the courage to confess. I was afraid of being rejected and not being able to face you. It was better to just keep things as they were, at least we wouldn't be awkward.

After graduation, I thought about finding you, but I didn't know what to say. Do you remember the time you saved me on the street outside the school? That day, I was preparing to forget you. I was afraid that if I continued, I wouldn't be able to bear the pain.

But just then, you appeared out of nowhere and saved me from death. It was then that I believed in fate. Otherwise, why would you appear just when I was about to give up? From that moment on, I decided that no matter what happened, I wouldn't give up.

Even if there was no Sun Bin today, I would have confessed to you. So when you said you were serious, I want to tell you that I'm also serious. I really want to be your girlfriend, I really want to have a good relationship, and I really don't want my heart to suffer anymore."

At that moment, Ye Xi let go of all her reservations, put aside her pride, and let go of her coquettishness, pouring out all her thoughts. After saying these words, her mood became lighter, and the burden on her heart was lifted, making her feel very comfortable.

Ye Xi's eyes were fixed on Su Mu, her heart tense. She had said everything she needed to say, and now it was Su Mu's turn to respond. Even with the previous words as a foundation, she still felt nervous.

Listening to Ye Xi's words and looking at her, Su Mu felt a surge of emotion. He knew what Ye Xi was thinking, but for various reasons, he had chosen to pretend not to notice before.

But now, he couldn't.

"Ye Xi, you should know my background. I'm just an ordinary farmer's son. Being able to go to college is already a luxury. In such a situation, do you think I could even dream of a relationship? Even now, I'm just a small town mayor. In Shengjing City, let alone Qinglin City, I'm just a minor figure. Have you thought about the future if you really follow me?" Su Mu asked.

"I have thought about it! Marry a chicken, follow a chicken; marry a dog, follow a dog," Ye Xi said calmly.

Through Ye Xi's eyes, Su Mu could feel that she was more clear-headed than ever, and every word she said was sincere. Thinking that she, as a woman, had come this far, if he hesitated any longer, it would be shameful. Without any hesitation, Su Mu reached out, took Ye Xi's small hand, and brought it to his lips, giving it a gentlemanly kiss.

With Ye Xi's ears slightly red and her heart beating faster, Su Mu said gently, "Miss Xi Xi, are you really ready to be the girlfriend of this rooster?"

"Rooster! It's a dog!" Ye Xi glared at him playfully and nodded, "I'm ready."

"Then give me a smile, girl!" Su Mu said with a grin.

Ye Xi's usually delicate face now had her eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes sparkling with a bewitching charm, and she gave Su Mu a seductive, flirtatious smile.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing Ye Xi's expression, Su Mu couldn't help but laugh, and Ye Xi couldn't hold back either, bursting into laughter. Throughout the entire time, Su Mu never let go of Ye Xi's hand, as if he intended to hold it for a lifetime.

With the knot in their hearts untied, a hard-to-describe feeling arose as they looked at each other. It was like the默契 (rapport) they had developed when working together in the student council, a feeling that was both wonderful and intoxicating.

But this atmosphere didn't last long. Just as Su Mu was about to speak, several screams rang out, followed by a beer bottle exploding at their feet. The beer splashed everywhere, some of it landing on Ye Xi's feet, and the air was instantly filled with a strong smell of beer.