Ke Xue: The thief Cao is actually myself

Chapter 712 Date A Live! (Seeking monthly votes!)
"What? Is my little princess jealous?"

Bai Ye watched Ran Mouri's reaction with satisfaction, his expression as if he were witnessing a scene he had long awaited, his heart filled with joy. Intending to tease his girlfriend, he curled his lips into a mischievous smile, adding fuel to the fire.

"No!"

Ran Mouri vehemently denied it, but her slightly flushed cheeks betrayed her, ruthlessly revealing her guilty conscience.

Before she could even react, Bai Ye suddenly tightened his arms, pulling her even closer.

Their bodies were pressed tightly together, as if they had become one. She could feel the intense heat emanating from his chest and the powerful, rapid rhythm of his heartbeat with unmistakable clarity.

"Don't worry, Xiaolan!"

Bai Ye looked down into her eyes, which were sparkling with shyness and love, and his voice suddenly became deep and serious, "I will not let anyone see me like that except for you."

His thumb gently traced her lower lip, the movement tender and full of affection. "This privilege will forever belong only to Miss Ran Mouri."

He enjoys seeing Ran Mouri get jealous.

After all, jealousy is a different way of expressing love and care.

Only when you care will you feel jealous of the other person's actions.

If a person shows no reaction to their partner's intimate interactions with other members of the opposite sex, then that person should be worried.

If he acts intimately with other girls and Ran Mouri remains indifferent and unmoved, then he might have to worry whether this "unicorn lady" truly likes him.

This heartfelt confession, like the warmest sunshine in spring, instantly warmed Ran's heart. She mustered her courage, looked directly into his eyes, and whispered, "That...that nightgown..." The words were barely out of her mouth before she regretted them. Wasn't this a blatant admission that she had been thinking about that thing all along?

Bai Ye's eyes lit up instantly, like the brightest stars in the night sky, or like a beast catching its prey, radiating a fiery light. He suddenly leaned close to her ear, his hot breath carrying unfinished words: "Speaking of pajamas, I suddenly remembered something, that is... that set of pajamas I picked out for you last time, can we check it out tonight?"

"I've been looking forward to seeing you wear it." As he spoke, he slowly tightened his arms around her waist, his burning gaze fixed on her, as if trying to see through her every expression and every emotion.

Ran Mouri suddenly remembered the lace nightgown that someone had secretly slipped into her bag when she went shopping for clothes last time. The fabric, so thin it could hardly be called clothing, still made her legs go weak at the thought of it.

Her face instantly flushed red, as red as a ripe tomato. In her embarrassment and anger, she reached out to cover his mouth, but he took her hand and placed a soft and lingering kiss on her palm.

"Come to my apartment tonight?" Bai Ye's voice was husky, almost frosty, carrying an irresistible allure. His thumb gently caressed her reddened wrist, a gesture that was both soothing and teasing. "I just got a new king-size bed..."

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly enchanting, a flock of birds suddenly took flight from the woods, their flapping wings breaking the ambiguous atmosphere.

Ran Mouri took the opportunity to break free from his embrace, but before she could run two steps, Bai Ye stepped forward and easily picked her up around the waist.

Bai Ye chuckled softly, biting her collarbone, the sound echoing in her ear: "Why run away? Didn't you say you were going to take Sonoko with you..." He paused deliberately, whetting her appetite, "...playing a detective game?"

As if to echo his words, cherry blossoms suddenly fluttered down like a pink snow, as if to cover the lovers' intertwined breaths.

Ran buried her face in the crook of his shoulder, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it would leap out of her chest. She suddenly realized that from the day he appeared before her, radiating a sunny aura, a dangerous yet sweet loss of control had been inevitable.

Like now, as he carries her along the path strewn with flower petals, a small package peeks out from his suit trouser pocket. Or like how he always manages to coax her forward with a seductive tenderness when she wants to back down.

"Tonight..." Bai Ye suddenly whispered in her ear, his voice hoarse, "Come to my apartment and play a detective game, okay? Xiao Lan!"

His voice carried a seductive undertone, his fingers gently tracing the curve of her waist, "I promise I'll be very gentle..."

A gentle breeze suddenly blew through the woods, the wind seeming to carry the sweetness between them, softly caressing the trees. Cherry blossoms fluttered down, a few playfully landing in Ran's hair.

Bai Ye reached out and gently brushed away the petals for her, his movements as tender as if he were handling a rare treasure. This unintentional act of tenderness made Ran Mouri's heart flutter. She suddenly realized that no matter how composed he appeared, his careful and cherished feelings for her were always there.

“Okay…” She finally nodded gently, her voice almost inaudible. But Bai Ye, knowing her well, keenly caught the reply, and his eyes instantly lit up with an astonishing brightness, as if the whole world was shining for them at that moment.

"But there's a condition." Ran Mouri suddenly looked up, a sly glint in her eyes like a shooting star in the night sky. "You have to tell me first why you always carry..."

Her fingers, as light as feathers, gently poked the corner of the package peeking out of his suit trouser pocket, the gesture carrying a hint of coquettishness and curiosity.

Bai Ye's expression froze for a rare moment, then he chuckled and hugged her even tighter, as if trying to completely meld her into his body, to make her an inseparable and indispensable part of his life. "Because a certain little princess always makes me lose my mind..."

His lips brushed against her earlobe, his voice deep and sensual, "It's been like this since the first time we met."

This answer instantly transported Ran Mouri back to the scene of their first meeting—he stood against the light, the dazzling sunlight gilding him with a golden edge. At that moment, she seemed to see a prince on a white horse descend to earth, radiating a dreamlike glow.

At that moment, her heart completely betrayed reason, beating uncontrollably like a wild horse.

Looking back now, perhaps from that moment on, a sweet destiny had already been quietly predetermined. "Tonight..." Bai Ye's voice pulled her back to reality. His gentle touch against her forehead, their breaths mingling, "I will let you know how fortunate I am to have met you that day."

Amidst the cherry blossom rain, their figures gradually merged into one. The faint voices of tourists drifted from afar, but at this moment, their world consisted only of each other.

Ran Mouri blushed and quietly tightened her grip on Byakuya's hand. She gently leaned on his shoulder, feeling the warmth and strength emanating from him, her heart filled with sweetness and happiness.

She thought that this loss of control was perhaps the most beautiful aspect of love...

She also knew that their love would blossom into an even more radiant and colorful flower in the days to come, and every moment spent with Bai Ye would become the most precious and cherished memory in her life...

“However…” Bai Ye smiled and gently pinched Ran Mouri’s nose, his eyes full of affection, and said, “Before that, we need to solve the lunch problem first, otherwise someone will be starving.”

Seeing the marks revealed at her neckline as Bai Ye lowered her head, glowing a delicate pink in the sunlight, Ran Mouri's pretty face instantly turned even redder, like a magnificent sunset. These were the scratches she had left during her passionate moments, and seeing them now brought back sweet and shy memories.

"Let's go quickly, I'm really hungry."

As she spoke, she took Bai Ye's hand and walked briskly towards the restaurant. Along the way, their laughter echoed in the air, as if telling of their sweet happiness...

The sunlight gently spilled onto the street, and dappled light and shadow filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, drawing wonderful patterns on the ground.

Ran Mouri nestled close to Byakuya, like a little bird clinging to him, feeling the warmth emanating from him, a warmth that seemed to carry the scent of sunshine, filling her heart with sweetness and happiness.

A gentle breeze caressed her, softly tousling her hair. She tilted her head slightly, her gaze as starlike as she looked at Bai Ye, her eyes sparkling with a tender, watery light, as if holding endless love.

As if sensing something, Bai Ye turned his head and met Ran Mouri's affectionate gaze. His eyes softened instantly, and a doting smile appeared on his lips. Then, he gently squeezed Ran's hand, a tender and affectionate gesture, and asked softly, "Ran, what would you like to eat today?"

Ran Mouri tilted her head, looking playful and cute. She frowned slightly and thought seriously for a moment. Then, an expectant look gradually appeared on her face, and she said, "Hmm... I suddenly really want to eat spaghetti and rich tiramisu. It feels like I haven't had them in ages."

As she spoke, she unconsciously licked her pink lips, as if she could already taste the delicious food.

Looking at her adorable expression, Bai Ye smiled indulgently and said, "Okay, I know a great Italian restaurant. Their pasta and tiramisu are top-notch in terms of both the freshness of the ingredients and the cooking techniques. Let's go there; I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time."

Ran Mouri's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Great! Let's go quickly!"

Before long, the two arrived at the Italian restaurant hand in hand.

The restaurant's decor is unique and full of rich Italian style.

The vintage chandelier casts a soft, warm glow, as if transporting one to a poetic Italian town. Several exquisite Italian landscape paintings adorn the walls, depicting the enchanting water city of Venice, the magnificent Roman Colosseum, and the picturesque Tuscan countryside—all instantly immersing the viewer in the romance of Italy.

The melodious Italian music flowed gently through the air like a babbling brook, its beautiful tunes seemingly telling a romantic Italian story, creating a romantic and pleasant atmosphere in the entire restaurant, making people forget all their troubles and immerse themselves in this wonderful time.

The waiter smiled and warmly led them to a window seat.

Byakuya gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Ran Mouri, and only sat down beside her after she had sat down.

Ran Mouri pursed her pink lips. Through the window, she could clearly see the bustling city street scene in the distance. Skyscrapers stood side by side, and cars and people flowed endlessly. Pedestrians came and went on the street, some in a hurry and some strolling leisurely, creating a vivid urban picture.

Her beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity and inquiry. "This place is so nice, Bai Ye-jun, how did you find this restaurant?"

“I discovered it by chance,” Bai Ye replied with a smile, his gaze remaining tenderly fixed on Ran Mouri. “I was passing by here once and saw that this restaurant had a really nice atmosphere, so I thought you might like it. I made a mental note of it then, thinking I must find an opportunity to bring you here to try it.”

Ran Mouri looked deeply at Byakuya, her eyes like a clear spring, flowing with endless love and emotion.

The waiter quickly brought the menu, and Bai Ye handed it to Ran Mouri with both hands, his eyes full of tenderness and affection. He said gently, "Ran, see if there's anything else you'd like to eat. Don't be shy, order whatever you like."

Ran Mouri took the menu, her eyes darting among the various and dazzling dishes.

The exquisite pictures and tempting descriptions of the dishes dazzled her. In the end, besides ordering her boyfriend's favorite dishes, as well as the pasta and tiramisu she had been craving, she also ordered two steaming cups of hot chocolate and a colorful vegetable salad, hoping to enjoy the delicious food while maintaining a balanced diet and losing weight at the same time.

Because, whether it was her imagination or because her boyfriend had been feeding her too much lately, she felt like she had gained a lot of weight.

After ordering, Ran Mouri handed the menu back to the waiter, then looked up and met Byakuya's affectionate gaze. They smiled at each other, a smile full of understanding and love.

While waiting for the food to be served, Bai Ye gently held Ran's hand, his thumb lightly stroking the back of her hand, and said tenderly, "Ran, every moment I spend with you makes me feel incredibly happy. In the future, I want to take you to more beautiful places, to experience different scenery, to taste more delicious food, and to create more wonderful memories together."

Ran Mouri's cheeks flushed slightly, and tears of emotion welled up in her eyes. She nestled softly in her boyfriend's arms, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's song, and replied, "Me too, Byakuya-kun. As long as I'm with you, no matter what we do, even just being together quietly makes me incredibly happy!"

(End of this chapter)