Chapter 1006: The Necessary Conditions for Choosing a Partner

"Regarding my relationship with that old man, do you... have anything you want to say? If it's troublesome, actually, you don't have to accompany me back here in the future."

Cai Xiaotang's resistance toward the Mu Family had long been carved into her bones, and she wanted even less to drag Li Xiao into it.

Immediately after she finished speaking, her forehead was flicked by Li Xiao, neither too hard nor too soft!

"What silly things are you saying? If I don't accompany you, who else would?"

He spoke in a tone that took it for granted, then suddenly asked in return: "Are you trying to say... why I never urge you to reconcile with the people of the Mu Family?"

"Hmm..."

Cai Xiaotang nodded.

"Why would I urge you to?"

Li Xiao asked back with a smile, then a flash of heartache suddenly crossed the depths of his eyes, and his expression became somewhat serious.

"I can probably guess what you're thinking. Given your temper, you feel that if you reconcile with them easily, it would be unfair to your mother, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang was stunned, her eyes widening slightly.

She did not answer, but her expression at this moment already explained everything.

That's right...

That old man was very good to her; she didn't deny that.

But once she accepted his kindness and reconciled with him, she would think of her mother.

If she reconciled with that old man, then what would become of all the grievances her mother suffered in the past?

She wanted that old man to remember it for a lifetime!

He owed her mother, and he owed her too!

But... Li Xiao actually managed to guess it...

"Your expression right now seems to be saying... why do I understand you so well?"

Li Xiao spoke slowly, making Cai Xiaotang freeze once again.

The next second—he sighed, simply leaned over, and planted a light kiss on the corner of her lips.

"Don't think so much. Didn't I tell you to tell me whatever is on your mind? I have always known about the Mu Family's affairs, and I know you've suffered grievances, but with me here from now on, you don't need to consider these things. I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do, or see anyone you don't want to see, let alone consider the face of dealings between families, understand?"

"Understand..."

Cai Xiaotang responded subconsciously, her heart blooming with joy at his words.

She had never imagined that there would be someone who could so easily see through what she was thinking.

But now, this person had appeared.

They were clearly two people who could never be together no matter how one thought about it, yet...

Thinking inexplicably of their first meeting, Cai Xiaotang suddenly couldn't help but burst into a laugh.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing her suddenly happy again, Li Xiao also curled his lips.

"I know where to go."

As Cai Xiaotang said this, she turned her head and entered a string of addresses into the navigation.

Looking at that familiar string of text, Li Xiao also laughed.

Half an hour later—the car stopped outside a Western restaurant with very exquisite decor.

Even though it was during the New Year period.

Perhaps because today was Valentine's Day, there were still quite a few people inside the restaurant, and not many seats were left.

It was the very restaurant where the two of them had their first blind date!

The two walked in, and a waiter immediately came up to greet them.

Then, glancing at the rings on their hands, the waiter asked with great perception, "Sir, Madam, do you have a reservation?"

Cai Xiaotang was stunned by the way the waiter addressed them.

Li Xiao, however, immediately replied with a smile: "No."

As he spoke, he naturally took hold of Cai Xiaotang's hand.

"Cough..."

Cai Xiaotang immediately turned her head, pretending to cough, while actually snickering.

Then she heard the waiter say: "Then let me arrange a seat for the two of you. There are quite a lot of people today; without a reservation, there are only a few seats left in the Main Hall..."

As the waiter spoke, the waiter led Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao inside.

They happened to arrive at a spot by the window that was still empty.

Most couples dating here basically chose quiet corners or private rooms.

Looking at the seat before them, Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao couldn't help but suddenly laugh out loud.

Isn't this too coincidental?

It was actually exactly the same as the seat from last time...

Last time, Li Xiao had specifically chosen this spot to make it easier for Cai Xiaotang to come in and find someone.

The two shared a knowing smile, sat down, and quickly ordered their food.

Watching the waiter leave, Cai Xiaotang looked toward the opposite side, lost in thought, with a subtle expression of suppressed laughter.

"If you want to laugh, then laugh."

Li Xiao also felt it was truly too coincidental and had already been unable to help laughing, recalling the time they first met.

Just as he was thinking—he heard Cai Xiaotang suddenly ask with a smile: "Hey, are you that old man who came to have a blind date with me?"

"Hmm?"

Li Xiao was stunned for a moment, then reacted and couldn't help but chuckle.

Why are you starting to act now?

Fine, then he would play along.

"Ahem."

He cleared his throat and replied unhurriedly.

"Yes, I am thirty-two this year, unmarried. Because I am too old and no one wants me, I was forced by pressure from my family to come on this blind date. I fell in love with Miss Cai at first sight; it is simply like meeting a soulmate. I wonder what kind of person Miss Cai likes?"

"I..."

Cai Xiaotang did not expect him to be so cooperative; she blinked, momentarily unsure of how to respond.

The last time she heard this guy say anything about a soulmate, she had been so scared that her soul nearly flew out of her body, and she had run away immediately!

But hearing it again now, although she still felt it was very cheesy, but...

Cai Xiaotang was just thinking about how to "give him a hard time" again.

Yet she saw that hand, wearing a ring that matched hers, reach over.

"Not running away this time?"

Li Xiao hooked his finger around hers, his eyes and brows full of smugness.

Cai Xiaotang's heart skipped a beat instantly.

Immediately after, she felt that she was truly too pathetic!

How long has it been?

Isn't it said that passionate love has an expiration date? They have been together for so long, shouldn't they have entered the mode of an old married couple by now?

Why is she still the same as before they confessed, getting flustered and heart-fluttering from this guy's flirting at every turn!

Cai Xiaotang was just thinking—when she immediately heard Li Xiao continue to speak slowly: "Why didn't you answer my question just now? Miss Cai... what kind do you like?"

"I..."

Cai Xiaotang was just about to answer.

Li Xiao spoke first: "How about I go first? As for me, my requirements aren't high. I like someone with long hair, who is pretty, preferably with a bit of a temper, a little clever, and at the same time very individualistic, kind but also clear about who she loves and hates, especially protective of her own, likes to pout when angry, like a little pufferfish, sometimes even like a little pervert, likes to take advantage of others, oh, and a glutton, shouting every day about wanting to eat this or that, and loves to join in the fun whenever she sees something happening outside... That's about it, and there is one necessary condition..."

Li Xiao suddenly paused for a moment, then his fingertips lightly tapped her ring finger.

"This person had better be named Cai Xiaotang, and be wearing the ring I gave her on her hand."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Cai Xiaotang was completely stunned.

Her heart was thumping so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest!

Good heavens...

Why did she suggest coming here?

How did this guy suddenly go full throttle!

Is he trying to flirt someone to death?