My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband-Chapter 573: Birthday Feast 1

Si Mingjing couldn’t control the trace of a smile at the corners of her mouth.

Bo Leng’s expression turned even icier as his gaze fell heavily upon Si Mingjing’s barely concealed smiling face. "You seem rather pleased with yourself. Was it your idea or Mo Yinhe’s? As a woman of the Mu Continent, spending a third of the year in Yecheng—what sort of impression does that give!"

Facing Bo Leng’s stern lecture, Si Mingjing felt not a shred of shame. "Big brother, I enjoy living on land, basking in the sunlight, delighting in the rain, and witnessing the sunrise and sunset. Besides, their request isn’t unreasonable. It’s only for a third of the year, not the entire year."

"At least!" Bo Leng was not someone easily deceived.

Four months and *at least* four months were not the same concept.

"But I truly do prefer staying on land."

Bo Leng was a bit surprised. "As a member of the Dragon Clan, you actually prefer staying on land over the sea?"

As part of the Dragon Clan, one would typically enjoy undersea life. At least, Bo Leng himself loved living undersea and had assumed Si Mingjing felt the same.

"Perhaps it’s because I wasn’t raised undersea from birth that I’m more adapted to life on land. I love bathing in the sunlight. Big brother, everyone has their preferred way of living, so please respect my lifestyle. I will always remember that I am the Queen of Mu Continent. If Mu Continent needs me, I will rush back at once and assume my responsibilities and mission as queen."

Bo Leng harrumphed firmly. "Understood!"

His strides were large as he walked toward the East Garden of the palace where she resided; Si Mingjing almost couldn’t keep up with him.

After they had walked for a while, Bo Leng noticed she wasn’t keeping up and stopped, waiting for Si Mingjing.

He examined her from head to toe and said, "You should embody your dragon nature more often in your daily life, swim more in the sea, and you will fall in love with the ocean."

He was utterly relentless, believing her disinterest in the ocean was an anomaly and wanting to set her straight.

Si Mingjing listened humbly, not daring to frown at that moment, lest it cause any changes to Si Yuan’s marriage situation. She said, "Okay."

The freezing cold look on Bo Leng’s face finally softened. His strides were no longer as large as before as he walked side by side with her toward the palace’s East Garden. Already waiting there were Elder Su, Su Cheng, Bai Danfeng, and Tao Chengzhou, along with Sheng Liuyun, Yun Yin, Gu Changbin, Lu Jinyi, Xi Jinrong, and Su Zhi. During the time Bo Leng was discussing the marriage proposal, other people had arrived one after another.

Bo Leng glanced around. "Where’s Si Lisao? Didn’t he come?"

"He did," Lu Jinyi said, "but he went to find Ye Siyuan."

Bo Leng snorted coldly. After sitting on the living room sofa for a while, he grew restless and said to Si Mingjing, "Arrange a guest room for me."

He wanted to take a nap.

Si Mingjing had already prepared everything for him and personally escorted him upstairs. Due to the time difference, Bo Leng would normally be asleep at this hour.

Before going to bed, he glanced at the time and said, "Call me before the birthday banquet begins tonight."

"Okay."

Si Mingjing went downstairs and arranged entertainment for Lu Jinyi and the others, so they wouldn’t sit idly in the living room and get fidgety.

By evening, even more people had arrived for the banquet.

The banquet hall where the celebration was held bustled with activity, glasses clinking, filled with cheer and merriment.

Everyone was there for Si Mingjing’s birthday party, so most guests naturally shared a word or two with her. Despite their good intentions, Si Mingjing found socializing quite taxing. When she had a moment, she leaned halfway against Mo Yinhe and said, "Next year’s birthday, let’s not make it such a big affair."

"Tired?" Mo Yinhe supported her against a window, one hand around her waist, while the other adjusted a stray lock of hair on her forehead.

"A bit. No wonder Big Brother prefers sleeping to coming down. I just went to call him, and he said he’d sleep a bit longer and just come down for a piece of cake when it’s time for the cake-cutting. He must also dislike socializing intensely."

Si Mingjing rested her head on Mo Yinhe’s shoulder.

Mo Yinhe said, "Your son has prepared a birthday gift for you. Go take a look, and you won’t feel tired anymore."

Si Mingjing’s spirits lifted in an instant, and the first person she saw was Ye Jingzhe.

Dressed in a little white shirt, Ye Jingzhe was a head-turning handsome little boy. Countless guests were paying attention to him, but his eyes were only for one person: his most beloved mother, Si Mingjing.

Seeing Ye Jingzhe looking for her, Si Mingjing waved at him. "Over here."

Little Bingshan, Ye Jingzhe, followed the voice and saw Mo Yinhe and Si Mingjing, who were seeking some quiet by the window.

The Little Bingshan walked over with his cool little strides, one step at a time, until he stood before Si Mingjing, holding a gift box.

"Mom, here’s your birthday gift."

"What is it?"

Si Mingjing had a guess but pretended not to know, excitedly beginning to unwrap the gift.

After removing the outer packaging, there was a square velvet box inside.

Si Mingjing opened the velvet box, and a beautiful sapphire necklace dazzled her eyes.

She turned to Mo Yinhe and asked, "Is this the necklace? Soul of the Sea?"

Mo Yinhe had only seen a picture, not the actual item. This was his first time seeing it as well. He said, "It should be. This is a necklace I couldn’t buy even if I spent a fortune. Your son managed to get it for you. Aren’t you happy?"

"Of course, Mom feels so happy," Si Mingjing chimed in, playing along with Mo Yinhe.

Pride was written all over Little Bingshan Ye Jingzhe’s face.

Si Mingjing squatted down. "Jingzhe, would you help Mom put it on?"

With an exceptionally gentlemanly gesture, Ye Jingzhe replied, "Mom, it would be my honor."

Little Bingshan put the necklace on his mother. The peacock blue gem shimmered on his mother’s fair neck, making her look even more beautiful.

Little Bingshan thought back to when he first saw this necklace. He had fallen in love with it at first sight, determined to buy it. At that time, he hadn’t had a specific image of his mother in mind, only feeling that this necklace was certainly worthy of her. So, he had bought it to treasure, never imagining he would be able to put it on his mother’s neck so soon.

"Mom, you’re beautiful."

"Of course. If your mom isn’t beautiful, who is?" Si Mingjing replied without any false modesty.

Later, she received other birthday gifts prepared by her little dragons, all of which she liked very much.

The last one to give her a gift was Bo Fengyin.

The little one, acting mysteriously, took her hand. "Mom, come with this little dragon."

"Where are we going?" Si Mingjing followed the little one’s pace.

"Just come along."

Bo Fengyin led Si Mingjing towards the lounge.

Upon reaching the lounge door, Bo Fengyin said, "Mom, close your eyes."

"Alright." If her son wanted to surprise her, of course, she’d cooperate.

Si Mingjing closed her eyes and let her son lead her into the lounge.

Once inside the lounge, Bo Fengyin said, "Mom, I’ll count to three. When I finish, open your eyes, and you’ll see the birthday gift this little dragon has for you! One, two, three..."