The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 460
Chapter 460: A Wildflower’s Fragrance
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The little black dragon suddenly leaped up, snatching the tray like a predator seizing its prey. He quickly hid it behind his back.
Lu Chao Chao blinked in confusion, her chopsticks already lifted midair. She was completely dumbfounded.
Zhu Mo’s face turned red as he explained, “It’s not that I’m stingy, really. It’s just… this is a breakfast made with love by Hua Hua. No woman has ever been this considerate towards me before. I can’t just give it away—that would be wasting her heartfelt efforts.”
Lu Chao Chao’s eyelid twitched.
“Then why did you bring it here?” she gritted her teeth. This fool, Zhu Mo, sometimes made her want to just slap him to death!
Zhu Mo’s guilty gaze darted around, avoiding her piercing stare.
He… he simply wanted to show off.
Even though he had been deceived by the princess of the Southern Kingdom, he had still found true love!
True love was undefeated!
“I just wanted to let you see it…”
“If that’s not enough, maybe just let you take a sniff,” he added carefully, setting the tray a full meter away from her.
The thick aroma of the food filled the air, making Lu Chao Chao’s stomach growl involuntarily.
Her fists clenched in fury—she really wanted to pummel him!
“You put it so far away—are you afraid I’ll steal a few extra breaths of its scent?” she sneered.
Zhu Mo answered honestly, “I’m afraid you’ll snatch it.”
“That’s the image you have of me? Is that the kind of person you think I am?!”
Zhu Mo nodded. “Yes, you are.”
“Heh, heh.” He suddenly chuckled, then asked, “Do you think Hua Hua and I are a good match? I… I want to marry her. She is the most gentle, kind, and perfect woman in the world. I’ve decided to let her manage all my wealth!” Zhu Mo’s face flushed red with excitement.
A woman like Hua Hua was exactly what he deserved—not a shrew from the Phoenix Clan!
Determination filled his eyes.
Back at the Grievous Prison, Lu Chao Chao had taken most of his fortune, but luckily, he still had his private savings!
Dragons were born to love treasure and all manner of precious things. Entrusting his wealth to someone else could only mean one thing—he was deeply in love!
Lu Chao Chao remained silent.
“Right, earlier you dismissed the servants, saying you had something important to tell me. What was it?” Zhu Mo suddenly remembered how secretive she had seemed just moments ago, as if she had something difficult to say.
Her eyes had carried a hint of sympathy and inner struggle.
Wait… why was that sympathy and struggle gone now?
Had he imagined it?
The black dragon stared at her blankly.
Lu Chao Chao spoke slowly, “Oh, I just think that you and Hua Hua are destined by the heavens, a match made in paradise. Meeting such a wonderful woman is truly your blessing. You must seize this opportunity—don’t let happiness slip away.”
“Since you’re so sure about her, you should give her your complete trust.”
“Wealth represents trust. Naturally, you should hand it all over to her.”
“You once trusted the princess of the Southern Kingdom—surely you trust Hua Hua even more?”
“Zhu Mo, I truly believe you and she are the perfect pair.”
Zhu Mo eyed her suspiciously. Was she serious? Her expression was so sincere that it was almost terrifying.
“By the way, what about your first wife?” Lu Chao Chao raised a brow at him, wanting to confirm it one last time.
Zhu Mo immediately jumped up. “First wife? What first wife?! You can’t mean that shrew from the Phoenix Clan! I refuse to acknowledge that!”
“Refuse? You took her dowry, and she walked through the gates of the Dragon Clan—if that’s not a first wife, then what is?!” Lu Chao Chao placed her hands on her hips. Scoundrel!
“That dowry… those were treasures the Dragon Clan needed, so I gave them to the clan! If she’s upset, she can ask the clan for them back.” Zhu Mo acted recklessly, as if he saw no issue at all.
“At the time, she gave those things to you, to her husband. Why would she ask the entire Dragon Clan for them?”
“Zhu Mo, the world runs on karma and retribution.”
Lu Chao Chao pointed to the sky.
Zhu Mo pursed his lips, resistance in his eyes.
“First wife? I refuse to acknowledge it! I have my own desires—I will marry the woman I love!” With that, he stormed out the door.
Lu Chao Chao shook her head. “No remorse whatsoever. Let the little phoenix teach him a lesson.”
“Wildflowers? They aren’t so easily plucked.”
Her moment of pity for him vanished completely.
“He can deal with his own mess! Serves him right! And it’s definitely not because of that bowl of food. I’m not petty!” Lu Chao Chao huffed. Scoundrels like him needed to be put in their place!
Meanwhile, Zhu Mo was basking in happiness as he ate his lovingly prepared breakfast.
“Hua Hua, don’t trouble yourself making me breakfast. Look at your hands—they’re all red from burns!” Zhu Mo gently blew on her hands.
“You’ve even sewn clothes and shoes for me. No woman has ever done these things for me before.”
“Don’t make them anymore. I’ll make them for you!” Zhu Mo gazed at the tiny needle marks on her fingers, his heart aching for her.
Seeing Hua Hua’s face flush with embarrassment, Zhu Mo’s heart stirred. He carefully placed a kiss on her cheek.
Hua Hua shyly smiled at him.
“I… I…” She stammered nervously, unable to speak clearly.
“No need to say anything. I understand.” Zhu Mo clasped her hand tightly, sensing her nervousness and offering reassurance.
“Don’t worry, I will marry you—with a phoenix coronet and bridal robes, through a proper and honorable wedding.” He held up a storage bag.
“Hua Hua, I will never betray you in this life.”
“This is my life’s savings—consider it my betrothal gift to you.” Zhu Mo’s heart pounded wildly. As he gripped Hua Hua’s hand, he felt an electric thrill.
He was utterly captivated by her gaze, though somewhere in the back of his mind, something felt eerily familiar.
His instincts told him—Hua Hua was his destined one.
From the very first moment he saw her, his heart had lost its rhythm.
This was an inescapable fate.
Hua Hua took the storage bag. “Alright, I will not betray your trust, and I will live well with you.”
She blinked innocently, watching him sink deeper and deeper into love, her eyes curving in satisfaction.
From the vase on the table, she plucked a wildflower. “Zhu Mo, do wildflowers smell good?”
Zhu Mo nodded eagerly. “Yes! Wildflowers smell wonderful.” His gaze toward Hua Hua was filled with infatuation, his thoughts clouded by love.
Hua Hua hummed lightly.
“As long as it smells good, that’s enough.”
Zhu Mo grinned foolishly, as if he had downed two jugs of strong wine, his steps brimming with smugness.
“What are you grinning at like an idiot? We set out for the Spirit Realm tomorrow—hurry and prepare!”
Zhu Mo beamed. “What do you know? I’m about to live my best life. Make sure to drink at my wedding banquet!”
Xie Yu Zhou scoffed. “In the mortal world, it was your marriage to the Phoenix Clan’s princess that was the proper, righteous wedding. She is your true wife. I recall that you even exchanged vows.”
“This one now? At best, she’s just a wildflower.”
“Bah! What wildflower, home flower nonsense!” Zhu Mo wavered for a split second. Wildflower? Why did today keep bringing up wildflowers?
If he didn’t love a woman, how could she be considered a home flower?
“My marriage to the Phoenix Clan was a political alliance—not true love!”
“I pluck whichever flower smells the best!”
“We dragons don’t care for such empty titles.”
At this moment, Zhu Mo, his tail practically raised to the heavens, had no idea that in the future, he would be crying as he crawled back to his first wife.
Wildflowers smell sweet—but they devour men whole.
And worse yet, he would fall for it not just once.