C17 Island Master Mo Teased Miss Luo in front of Everyone

Mo Xuxiao glanced at the woman in pink without any expression, showing no intention of taking the food box. The woman seemed accustomed to his indifference and called out sweetly, "Sir... Sir..."

"I'll eat when I get off the boat. Go back!" Mo Xuxiao stood up, issuing a cold dismissal.

"But I spent two hours making this. Won't you take it?" Concubine Wei looked at Mo Xuxiao shyly, her admiration almost palpable.

"Go back," Mo Xuxiao commanded sharply, causing Concubine Wei to flinch.

Seeing Concubine Wei's deep affection for Mo Xuxiao, yet his distant demeanor, Lingyan couldn't help but feel sympathy for the concubine. But...

"Uh, could you please..." Lingyan found her path blocked by Mo Xuxiao and his concubine. She couldn't move forward, and perhaps she hadn't chosen the right moment to speak, as a jealous and resentful gaze was directed straight at her.

Lingyan felt helpless. What did she do to deserve this? Mo Xuxiao not accepting the gift had nothing to do with her!

Five days ago, Concubine Wei had heard that the Island Master had appointed a new cook. She had worried for days, waiting for the person to arrive. Now, seeing Lingyan's tattered clothes, Concubine Wei felt a sense of relief, but upon noticing her beautiful face, she frowned again.

"Come on up." Mo Xuxiao leaned down and extended his hand to Luo Lingyan.

"Thank you for the offer, but I’ll pass," Luo Lingyan replied, immediately wary of Mo Xuxiao's intentions.

"Are you sure?" Mo Xuxiao asked with a hint of amusement.

"Really, no need. Just step aside, please."

The use of "please" seemed to irk Mo Xuxiao, and he coldly ordered, "Set sail."

"Yes, sir," came the response from the boat.

"Sis..." Luo Zixuan said nervously.

"Mo Xuxiao, are you serious?" Luo Lingyan was anxious as she saw the boat leaving the dock.

"I can't imagine anything being too difficult for you, Miss Luo. Or should I say, Brother Luo?"

Seeing Mo Xuxiao step aside, Luo Lingyan quickly climbed aboard, looking at him with a hopeful smile. "You're too kind, Mr. Mo. Please, have them bring the boat back!"

Finally, she was asking for his help. Mo Xuxiao's lips curled into a slight smile as he reached out and placed a hand on her waist.

"Ah..." Luo Lingyan felt her feet leave the ground, and suddenly she was airborne.

She had seen this kind of agility in movies, but the unexpected lift-off startled her. She screamed and instinctively wrapped her arms around Mo Xuxiao's neck.

She didn't notice the looks she was getting—some were envious, some resentful, others surprised and relieved.

"You won't fall," came Mo Xuxiao's soothing voice in Lingyan's ear.

"Sis, are you okay?" Luo Zixuan asked thoughtfully as he approached Lingyan.

"Wow, we just flew over here! We were at least fifty yards from the ship!" Lingyan exclaimed, patting her chest in relief before casting an admiring glance at Mo Xuxiao.

Mo Xuxiao raised an eyebrow, a barely noticeable smile playing on his handsome face.

"Sir, take care! Come back early this evening!" Concubine Wei called out, her voice a mix of anger and reluctant affection as she waved her handkerchief.

Hearing the voices from the shore and noticing the young, beautiful women on the boat eyeing her like predators, Lingyan realized she had been used by Mo Xuxiao. She glared at him, "Despicable."

"By the way, I checked earlier. Not much in the front, and just a little in the back!" he said as he headed into the cabin.

"Mo Xuxiao, if you have the guts, don't run away," Lingyan muttered, wanting to give him a piece of her mind. She was only 16, still growing, and in a couple of years, she'd show him what curves really looked like!

Cao Yue and his companions exchanged surprised glances. Who said their Island Master was emotionless, lacked romance, and didn't know how to interact with women? Just now, their Island Master not only smiled but also playfully teased Miss Luo in front of everyone! Oh, and he even showed off his agility skills!

Could it be that Miss Luo might become their lady of the house?

An hour later, the Mo family's boat finally docked at the Sucheng pier.

"The Island Master will return to the island at the start of the evening. Make sure not to be late."

"Thank you," Luo Lingyan said to Cao Yue before picking up her things and disembarking.

She had barely taken a few steps when Mo Xuxiao appeared beside her, kicking up a cloud of dust. Dressed in white and riding a striking chestnut horse, he exuded an undeniable flair.