Chapter 1511: Understanding His Hardships

However, there is one point Xu Xiaoxiao cannot quite understand, so she asked: "Isn't it quite good that your sister spends more time with you?"

It is good, it's just...

Liu Qingze looked up and sighed softly: "In a moment, you will know why I had to urge my sister to go live next door."

Xu Xiaoxiao saw his expression was strange, so she wanted to inquire a bit.

But at this moment—

Behind Xu Xiaoxiao, the sound of coughing came.

She turned her head to look and saw Liu Xin'ai looking at her with a face full of smiles, and then her gaze lowered...

Landing on that hand of Liu Qingze's that was grabbing Xu Xiaoxiao.

It was also at this moment that Xu Xiaoxiao realized she was still being grabbed by Liu Qingze.

This brat, he was afraid she would run away!

Xu Xiaoxiao simply and crudely slapped away Liu Qingze's hand, and then asked him: "Is dinner ready yet? I'm hungry."

"I'll go urge them right now."

Liu Qingze took the opportunity to slip away.

And Liu Xin'ai stared straight at Xu Xiaoxiao, with a smile still hanging on the corners of her mouth.

Xu Xiaoxiao tilted her head slightly and asked: "Woman, why is your smile so strange?"

"I'm just smiling, what are you feeling guilty about?"

Xu Xiaoxiao originally didn't feel guilty, but after she said that... she instead began to feel uneasy.

She thought to herself, has she seen something?

Just as Xu Xiaoxiao's thoughts were turning over and over, Liu Xin'ai asked: "What were you and Qingze chatting about just now?"

"Nothing much, just the topic of what to eat."

Liu Xin'ai didn't believe it, and even said: "I saw it when I came over, you two were being all mysterious; if you were really chatting about food, why be like that?"

"We... weren't being mysterious, you felt it wrong."

Xu Xiaoxiao refused to admit it to the death.

Liu Xin'ai didn't dwell on this question either, but opened her mouth and said something completely irrelevant: "Actually, I don't oppose age-gap relationships where the woman is older."

"Is that so."

Xu Xiaoxiao responded absent-mindedly, and then the next second, she realized something.

She even asked gossipingly: "Which older sister has your brother fallen for?"

Liu Xin'ai looked straight into Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes and responded with a smile: "Perhaps."

"How big is the age gap between that older sister and your brother?"

"Age... is not a problem; I am quite open-minded too. As long as my brother is happy, there aren't that many rigid rules."

Xu Xiaoxiao crossed her arms and agreed: "There is no logic to speak of when it comes to feelings. It's already not easy to meet someone you like; you shouldn't set restrictions for yourself."

After hearing Xu Xiaoxiao's words, Liu Xin'ai tentatively said: "Then what about you? If you meet someone you like, will you bravely go after them?"

These words made Xu Xiaoxiao's body stiffen!

She thought to herself, why is this woman saying such things at this time?

Did she see something?

Just when Xu Xiaoxiao didn't know what to do, a figure walked over.

That person saw Liu Xin'ai and called out softly: "Xin'ai."

Liu Xin'ai turned to the side, her smile gentle: "You're here to sponge off a meal again?"

Qin Yiyan walked in front of Liu Xin'ai, kissed her on the forehead, and then said: "That's right."

"Then next time, please settle the meal expenses."

"Forget about meal expenses, my whole person is yours, take whatever you want."

Qin Yiyan's tone was affectionate.

But Xu Xiaoxiao... suddenly hiccuped.

How strange, she clearly hadn't eaten yet, but she felt full in her stomach.

Qin Yiyan heard the sound of the hiccup and looked over.

It was also at this moment that he noticed Xu Xiaoxiao, and even said: "You're here to sponge off a meal too?"

"No, I was invited by Xin'ai."

Xu Xiaoxiao's words had an ulterior meaning.

She was reminding Qin Yiyan that she and he were not people of the same path.

Who was Qin Yiyan? Would he fail to notice her little thoughts?

But Qin Yiyan pretended not to understand, and even let his gaze fall on Liu Xin'ai, asking: "What are we eating today?"

"Hot pot."

After answering, Liu Xin'ai added considerately: "If you don't want to eat hot pot, I can also have the kitchen prepare something else."

"No need, as long as you can stay by my side, whatever I eat is a delicacy of the human world."

Qin Yiyan's performance was truly incomparably affectionate.

It was just not very friendly to bystanders.

For example, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't stand it and shivered.

To avoid staying and continuing to listen to these cloying words, Xu Xiaoxiao took the initiative to say: "I'll go see how dinner is coming along."

Xu Xiaoxiao slipped away as soon as she finished speaking.

At the same time, she also understood why Liu Qingze was in such a hurry to send Liu Xin'ai away.

Eating dog food every single day is bound to cause indigestion!

And while eating, Qin Yiyan and Liu Xin'ai used their actual actions to confirm Xu Xiaoxiao's thoughts.

Seeing the two people at the dining table, one picking food for the other, and the other feeding a bite back, they truly acted as if no one else were around.

Because they were so self-absorbed, it left Xu Xiaoxiao with no opportunity to bring up the matter of moving out.

Because Liu Qingze had experience, he didn't look up the entire time, just keeping his head down to eat, eat, and eat.

After a whirlwind of devouring the food, he left the dining table.

In contrast, Xu Xiaoxiao, just because she lacked experience, ate a little slower, and then began to find the food hard to swallow.

Sigh, it really is a pity for such delicious food!

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed silently, then used her chopsticks to turn the food in her bowl over and over again.

Liu Xin'ai noticed her unusual behavior and asked, "Is the food not to your taste?"

"No, no, it's all very delicious."

"Then why are you eating so little?"

"Because... good things should be savored slowly. But, I really am full."

Liu Xin'ai was a bit surprised: "Full already?"

"Yeah, yeah, you two take your time eating, I'll see you later."

Xu Xiaoxiao waved her hand with a smile and walked out of the dining room without looking back.

Liu Xin'ai had wanted to chase after her.

But just as she stood up, she felt her wrist being held down.

Looking down, she heard Qin Yiyan say: "Xu Xiaoxiao isn't a child anymore, and it's not her first time here; she knows how to leave."

"But when a guest leaves, shouldn't one see them off?"

"Aren't you two as close as sisters? How did she become a guest?"

"I..."

"Alright, your potato slices are ready to eat."

Qin Yiyan picked food for Liu Xin'ai, then pressed down on Liu Xin'ai's shoulder, pushing her back into her seat.

Liu Xin'ai glanced toward the doorway, then looked at the empty seat Liu Qingze had left, and in the end... did not chase after her.

On the other side, Xu Xiaoxiao had already walked out of the villa.

The fresh air outside made her take a deep, forceful breath.

At this moment—

"You couldn't stand it either and ran out?"

Hearing this voice, Xu Xiaoxiao turned her head and saw Liu Qingze, who was taking a walk to digest his meal.

Seeing Liu Qingze again, Xu Xiaoxiao was already filled with sympathy for him.

She even sighed: "Being subjected to such cheesiness every day, you've had it hard too!"

"Sigh, who's to say otherwise."

Liu Qingze had a bitter look on his face as he tilted his head slightly, gazing at the starry sky.

A Liu Qingze like this looked like a melancholy little prince.

In an instant, it magnified Xu Xiaoxiao's sympathy infinitely.

At the same time, she also made a decision...