Chapter 235: Why Are You Taking Advantage of Someone's Vulnerability?

The night was cool as water.

In spring, Beijiang still held a chill in the wind.

Over the warm, glowing bonfire, a wooden spit rack had been set up, with several grilled fish and a fragrant wild pheasant skewered on branches.

Bai Wei sat by the bonfire, turning the rack incessantly.

Xiao Moting held a branch, adding wood to the bonfire and occasionally poking it to make the flames grow larger.

Xiao Lujing had been sent aside by his father and had no choice but to hold the Flashlight and sit by the bonfire, reading his book obediently.

The skin of the roasted chicken was charred golden, and grease dripped onto the wood, making a crackling sound.

Waves of barbecue aroma drifted out.

Bai Wei couldn't help but swallow, "It smells so good! Xiao Moting, are the grilled fish and chicken done?"

"Let me see." Xiao Moting put down the branch in his hand and lifted a skewer of fish to check, "The fish is ready to eat; the chicken needs a little longer."

"Great, great, great!" Bai Wei immediately raised her head happily and called out to Xiao Lujing, who was sitting nearby reading, "Lu Jing, the fish is ready, come eat."

"Coming." Xiao Lujing put down his book.

In the pitch-black night, the three of them gathered around the bonfire, each holding a grilled fish and feasting heartily!

The original, wild river fish of ancient Daliang had never eaten any feed and lived in the snow-melt water of the high-cold region, so the meat was exceptionally fresh and sweet; Xiao Moting had cleaned it thoroughly, leaving no fishy smell at all.

With just a layer of fine salt, the grilled fish was incredibly delicious.

One bite down, the fish skin was crispy, the meat tender, and it even burst with juice!

"Delicious!" Bai Wei was so excited that tears were almost flowing.

This fish was too delicious!

It was simply the best grilled fish she had ever eaten, a completely natural flavor!

Compared to Bai Wei's wolfing down, Xiao Moting's manner of eating fish was much more refined.

He watched Bai Wei, who was hugging the fish and gnawing on it, and a hint of a smile unknowingly染 onto his dark eyes.

There was one fish left on the rack, which Xiao Moting saved for Bai Wei.

"Eat slowly, there is more here."

Bai Wei raised her head and smiled at him with her bright, sparkling eyes.

The bonfire was bright red, reflecting her smiling face; Xiao Moting looked at Bai Wei and was momentarily dazed.

An untimely sound rang in his ears.

"Father, the pheasant will burn if you keep roasting it."

Xiao Moting immediately came back to his senses and took the roasted chicken off the rack.

The crispy chicken skin was still sizzling with oil bubbles.

The roasted chicken was too hot to handle, so Xiao Moting picked a few leaves, washed them in the river water, used the leaves to wrap a chicken leg, pulled it off, and handed it to Bai Wei.

"For me? Thank you." Bai Wei took it happily.

She held a skewer of fish in her left hand and the leaf-wrapped chicken leg in her right, eating with great delight.

The three of them sat by the bonfire, chatting while they ate, the atmosphere exceptionally warm.

Xiao Moting smiled slightly, "If you like it, we will come to the river to catch fish again tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" Bai Wei was startled.

Tomorrow, she would have to return to the modern era.

She couldn't stay in Daliang forever; those Vegetable Base employees she had scheduled for interviews were still coming.

The night grew deep.

Bai Wei was full, and after looking at the account books for a long time, she began to feel sleepy.

The account books had been checked by Xiao Moting, and he had handled all the problematic areas; the accounts were clear and organized, without any flaws.

Bai Wei's head tilted, leaning against Xiao Moting's shoulder, and the account book in her hand slid down.

Xiao Lujing looked up, "Father, Sister Bai has fallen asleep..."

Before he could finish, Xiao Moting shook his head at him, signaling him not to disturb Bai Wei.

He picked up a branch and added a few more pieces of wood to the bonfire, letting the fire burn larger and warmer to prevent Bai Wei from catching a cold.

Xiao Lujing also picked up his book and obediently lowered his head to read.

Bai Wei was sleeping soundly, her cheeks flushed slightly from the heat of the bonfire, her long eyelashes trembling slightly from time to time.

Xiao Moting was like a mountain, motionless, letting her lean on his shoulder.

After Bai Wei fell asleep, he carefully took off his outer robe and draped it over her.

Bai Wei's head tilted, sliding into Xiao Moting's arms.

She was completely unaware of her current state, resting on Xiao Moting's lap, and even rubbed against him comfortably.

When it is cold, it is easy to get sleepy while warming oneself by the fire.

Xiao Moting's body was stiff, his handsome, chiseled face flushed red, whether from embarrassment or the heat of the fire, he did not know.

His hands did not know where to put themselves.

Bai Wei turned over, and a few strands of her smooth, black hair brushed against the back of Xiao Moting's hand.

Xiao Moting's throat swallowed heavily.

He lowered his head, staring unblinkingly at the girl sleeping on his knees; his usually cold black eyes were surging with tenderness.

The surroundings were very quiet, with the crackling of the burning wood from the fire occasionally heard, mixed with the chirping of crickets in the distance.

Xiao Moting looked at Bai Wei and couldn't help but reach out his finger, gently stroking her cheek.

The warm, soft touch from his fingertips made his heart tremble.

She was so soft...

The Prince of Northern Suppression had fought wars for over a decade; his fingers had touched Long Swords that killed, held sharp spears, and gripped Long Blades that could cut through gold and jade, yet he had never touched a young woman.

Xiao Moting lightly touched Bai Wei's cheek, then pulled his hand back as quickly as if he were a thief, his ears burning hot.

Just as he wanted to feign composure, Xiao Lujing's emotionless voice reached his ears.

"Dad, I saw it; you secretly touched Sister Bai's face."

"Do not look at what is improper, do not listen to what is improper, do not touch what is improper."

Xiao Moting raised his head and locked eyes with Xiao Lujing.

Xiao Lujing stared at him, showing no fear at all.

A moment later, Xiao Moting coughed.

"As for what just happened, just pretend you didn't see it. Tomorrow night, I will have the Military Advisor give you the night off; you won't have to do your homework, and you can come catch fish with us."

Xiao Lujing gritted his teeth, "Deal."

In the distance, Han Guiying came running over in a flurry.

"The rooms in the Female Soldier Camp have been tidied up; when will the Goddess rest..."

Xiao Moting immediately raised his head and held up a long, slender index finger, making a shushing gesture at her.

Han Guiying subconsciously lightened her footsteps, ran over, looked up, and was instantly so shocked that her mouth fell open.

"Junior Brother, what have you done to Bai?"

Xiao Moting lowered his voice, "I didn't do anything; Bai was sleepy and fell asleep leaning against me."

Han Guiying pointed at Bai Wei, "You let Bai lie on your lap! Xiao Moting, how could you be such a person who takes advantage of others, using the opportunity to molest the Goddess?"

Xiao Moting felt helpless.

His Senior Sister was even calling him by his full name now...

"Senior Sister, I didn't take advantage of her..."

"If word of this gets out, Bai's reputation will be ruined. I don't care; you will propose to Bai tomorrow."