Chapter 197 The Ruthless Patriarch 6 (1/2)

husband?

Pei Mozhi's gaze swept over those two words, and a strange sense of joy instantly welled up in his heart, almost causing him to suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up.

Just two words, yet they made him feel so good?

The thought made him feel uneasy, even causing him a slight sense of awkwardness.

To conceal this sudden surge of emotion, he subconsciously looked away, while simultaneously making a fist with his right hand and pressing it to his lips, letting out a very short, attempt to cover it up.

How could a mere title cause such unease?

This is completely unlike him; he rarely has moments when his emotions are so outwardly expressed or even need to be concealed.

Suppressing his unease, Pei Mozhi's anticipation grew even clearer.

Life with Zhao Zixi seems to be getting more and more interesting.

Like a knight leading a princess on her way to an elopement, Pei Mozhi grabbed Zi Xi's hand and ran outside.

"I want something spicy. Have you ever tried snail rice noodles?"

Zi Xi's voice broke the brief silence inside the car.

Upon hearing this, Pei Mozhi paused slightly on the steering wheel, then felt a surge of amusement well up from the bottom of his heart.

"Miss Zhao, in your eyes, am I a fairy boy who grew up drinking dew, or someone who lives in heaven untouched by worldly affairs?"

He turned his head to the side, a hint of amusement in his deep eyes, and glanced at her sideways.

"I thought someone of your status would say, 'What's so good about street food?'"

Zi Xi was quite surprised; she hadn't expected Pei Mozhi to have eaten snail rice noodles.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you. I've eaten not only snail rice noodles, hot pot, mala tang, and roadside barbecue... as long as it tastes good enough, I'm willing to try it."

"Survival skills, including satisfying one's appetite, are also maxed out."

A low, soft chuckle escaped Pei Mozhi's throat, magnetic and carrying a hint of barely perceptible indulgence.

He wasn't destined to become the head of the Pei family from the start.

The memories of my student days and the early days of starting my business, when I had to eat sandwiches to meet deadlines, seem to have been rekindled by the girl in front of me.

Zi Xi blinked and looked him up and down, making him feel very uncomfortable.

The cake was delicious, but it was too delicate and too miniature.

But being down-to-earth is good.

"Are you worried that if I take you to a Michelin-starred restaurant, you'll feel restricted?"

"Don't worry, I'll listen to you today. Do you want to eat hot pot? One of my hot pot restaurants has a really strong broth and fresh ingredients, all air-freighted."

Pei Mozhi picked up on her words, a smile playing on his lips, and skillfully steered the car into the flow of traffic.

"I still prefer your rebellious attitude from the very beginning."

Zi Xi nodded slowly, the hunger she had felt earlier vanished, and she became excited because of the temptation of the food, but she still felt a little awkward.

This person changes their attitude so quickly.

"You've already started liking me so quickly? Can you handle spicy food?"

Pei Mozhi raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.

"Don't worry, I don't like someone like you. You don't meet my criteria for a partner."

Zi Xi glanced at her phone and casually replied.

They didn't see the disbelief in Pei Mozhi's eyes at all.

Can you eat spicy food?

Zi Xi asked casually, her eyes fixed on the kitten in the short video on her phone. She laughed out loud and even showed a cute little tiger tooth.

She was such a cold woman, yet her smile seemed to have a magical power.

Pei Mozhi was initially angry because Zhao Zixi might really not like him, but his gaze involuntarily lingered on her face for a few seconds.

The tiny flame that had just begun to ignite was extinguished silently in an instant.

He was slightly stunned, not understanding why his emotions had changed so quickly.