Chapter 1346: Not Wanting to Be a Lightbulb

Xu Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment, then shook her head:

"I feel her brain is in a state of extreme excitement; not only will she not be exhausted, but she is actually very eager to recover her former knowledge. However, I am also keeping watch to ensure Xin'ai doesn't get tired."

After listening, Jiang Baobao said: "In this regard, you are the professional, and none of us can help."

"Who says you can't help? You have your own significance for existing!"

As long as everyone is here, Qin Yiyan won't show off his affection in public!

And Xu Xiaoxiao won't have to be a super lightbulb!!

She has truly been physically and mentally exhausted lately.

Really, even doing scientific research has never made her this tired!

Jiang Baobao watched helplessly as Xu Xiaoxiao became tragic.

This made her feel strange.

She didn't know what sad thing Xu Xiaoxiao had thought of.

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai invited everyone to have some snacks.

The delicious snacks and tasty fruit juice made everyone praise them endlessly.

Everyone chatted while eating; the atmosphere was very relaxed, and time passed quickly.

It seemed that before long, it was time for Qin Yiyan to get off work and come home.

Usually, when seeing Qin Yiyan, Xu Xiaoxiao just wants to cover her eyes.

But this time...

She looked at Qin Yiyan provocatively, thinking to herself that if this guy had the ability, he should show off his affection in public again...

Xu Xiaoxiao was feeling smug in her heart.

Yet unexpectedly, Qin Yiyan walked in front of Liu Xin'ai as if no one else was there and kissed her on the forehead.

This kiss was very light and lacked any provocative meaning.

Even if Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao wanted to criticize it, they couldn't find an entry point.

The only thing the two of them found strange was that Liu Xin'ai had no sense of repulsion toward this action; she seemed accustomed to it.

Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang exchanged a glance.

In each other's eyes, they both saw suspicion.

As for Xu Xiaoxiao...

She rolled her eyes directly!

This Qin Yiyan's usual behavior is much more excessive than this!

It's simply unwatchable!!

Qin Yiyan himself knew this too.

He had only shown a little bit of affection before stopping.

He figured that if he were to fully expose himself, Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang would take Liu Xin'ai away overnight!

Xu Xiaoxiao was complaining internally, while Qin Yiyan...

He did not miss Xu Xiaoxiao's eye-roll.

But he did not hold it against her; instead, he smiled and invited Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang: "Why don't you all stay for dinner? Let me know what you'd like to eat, and I'll have the kitchen prepare it."

Neither Jiang Baobao nor Cai Xiaotang had noticed that they had stayed so late.

While secretly surprised, they politely declined Qin Yiyan: "No, we've been out for a long time, so we should head back."

Upon hearing that they were leaving, Xu Xiaoxiao immediately widened her eyes: "Leaving already?"

"Yes, we'll come back to chat with you next time."

Xu Xiaoxiao was full of reluctance.

She knew deep down that once her friends left, she would once again be transformed into a giant lightbulb!

The Qin Family Villa is not very safe; if possible...

Xu Xiaoxiao thought of something and suggested: "Shall we go shopping together this weekend?"

Mentioning shopping, Liu Xin'ai became interested and nodded repeatedly.

As for Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang, they naturally wouldn't refuse.

Just as Xu Xiaoxiao was preparing to set a time with everyone, Qin Yiyan spoke up, volunteering: "I will drive you all myself when the time comes."

Qin Yiyan's performance was considerate and knew when to advance or retreat.

Moreover, his gaze was sincere, leaving no room for criticism.

Yet Xu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes again!

She had suggested going shopping precisely to get away from Qin Yiyan.

If he were to follow them too...

Wouldn't that just be changing the location to show off their affection?

Bad luck!

Xu Xiaoxiao complained in her heart, while Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang prepared to leave.

Thinking that after the two of them left, Qin Yiyan would again be unscrupulous, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but feel a wave of sorrow.

Her gaze toward the two of them was also full of reluctance.

Cai Xiaotang found Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze very strange.

Or rather, Xu Xiaoxiao was very odd today.

After she and Jiang Baobao left the Qin Family Villa, she asked: "Do you have the feeling... that Xiao Xiao was very reluctant to let us go when she looked at us just now?"

"Yes, I feel the same way."

As the words fell, both of them fell silent.

But after a moment, Jiang Baobao proposed a hypothesis: "Could it be... that Xiao Xiao feels we stayed too short a time, and everyone didn't get to chat to their heart's content?"

"That is very possible. Oh my, Xiao Xiao is truly loyal and righteous. It seems we should visit more often in the future and keep in touch."

"Exactly!"

Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao happily made their decision.

Little did they know, they were already traveling further and further down the wrong path...

And Xu Xiaoxiao did not expect anyone to understand her either.

Feeling depressed, she went to the garden alone.

She prepared to adjust her mood.

But suddenly, she heard footsteps coming from behind her.

Xu Xiaoxiao thought the person who came was Liu Xin'ai, but when she turned her head, she discovered...

It was actually Qin Yiyan.

Appearing at a time like this... he definitely had ill intentions!

Xu Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes slightly, her body tensing in defense.

Qin Yiyan stood steady and spoke directly to the point: "It seems I still underestimated your endurance. You are clearly in pain these days, yet you still refuse to leave."

In fact, it was not just Xu Xiaoxiao who had been enduring these days; Qin Yiyan was the same.

Seeing that the path of waiting for Xu Xiaoxiao to leave on her own was no longer viable, Qin Yiyan had no choice but to approach her and pierce that layer of window paper.

Xu Xiaoxiao crossed her arms and said without a hint of fear: "Are you chasing me away? Be careful, or I'll let Xin'ai know..."

"Then go ahead and tell Xin'ai. Isn't the reason you came this time to sow discord between us?" Before Xu Xiaoxiao could finish, Qin Yiyan interrupted her.

Facing this act of mud-slinging, Xu Xiaoxiao immediately denied it: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not that bored!"

"Then what is your purpose for coming?"

"It's just... my house was flooded. Don't you know?"

So what if he knew? Qin Yiyan would never believe such a terrible excuse.

He stared fixedly at Xu Xiaoxiao, whose eyes were gradually drifting away, and asked: "Is there anyone at home dealing with it?"

"There are workers handling it. At the very least... it will take another half a month."

Xu Xiaoxiao had calculated the time; in another half a month, Liu Xin'ai would be able to go to the Laboratory.

If she wasn't staying at home all day, the chances of Qin Yiyan making a move would also be greatly reduced.

And this was all Xu Xiaoxiao could do.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt that she really had it tough.

If she had known it would be this difficult, she shouldn't have acted on impulse back then and agreed to Cheng Hao.

Sigh!

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed silently.

Qin Yiyan suddenly spoke up and asked: "Who exactly is directing you?"

The simple sentence made Xu Xiaoxiao's body stiffen!

She rolled her eyes, then looked at Qin Yiyan as if nothing were wrong, and asked: "What do you mean?"

"I don't mean anything. The timing of your arrival is too coincidental; I have to make an assumption."

Not to mention, Qin Yiyan's assumption was quite accurate.

But Xu Xiaoxiao... she could not admit it.