Chapter 1620: Why Did I End Up Liking You

Father Xu rarely spoke up for Xu Xiaoxiao: "They are in a free-choice relationship, after all."

"But they are living together; that is having no self-respect! In any case, I will keep an eye on Zixin and not let her cross that line!"

Cheng Xueli wore a look of righteousness, completely forgetting how she had seduced Father Xu back in the day.

Father Xu did not want to say more, only chiming in: "Fine, fine, fine, everything you say is right."

His perfunctory tone was somewhat obvious, which aroused Cheng Xueli's dissatisfaction.

In Cheng Xueli's heart, there was actually a thorn.

Moreover, there was not a total lack of estrangement between her and Father Xu.

The one who triggered these estrangements was Xu Xiaoxiao!

Xu Zixin and Xu Xiaoxiao were both his daughters; no matter which one got ahead, Father Xu would be a beneficiary.

But Cheng Xueli was different; she could only rely on Xu Zixin.

If Xu Xiaoxiao lived better than Xu Zixin, that would be a supreme humiliation for Cheng Xueli!

How could Cheng Xueli let herself lose?

Therefore...

She lightly raised her eyebrows and asked: "Are you content?"

"What?"

"Your business development has hit a bottleneck; it can't go up or down. If that girl were willing to ask friends to help you out, it would absolutely not be like this right now."

Cheng Xueli was very skilled at sowing discord.

At this moment, Father Xu's expression changed because of her words.

Cheng Xueli knew she had hit the pain point in Father Xu's heart.

This made her secretly pleased.

But Cheng Xueli did not show it; instead, she gripped Father Xu's shoulder, looking sincere: "If it were our Zixin standing in Xu Xiaoxiao's position, she would absolutely not stand by and watch. Husband, Zixin is our family, that Xu Xiaoxiao..."

Cheng Xueli paused for a moment and said viciously: "She is just a stepping stone!"

Father Xu lowered his eyes, making it impossible for people to see the expression in them.

After a moment, he said in a calm tone: "I have always known."

"It's good that you know; I was just worried you would go soft and forget how that girl wanted to draw a line between us before."

"Hmph, how could I possibly forget!"

As soon as Father Xu thought of the scene from their last meeting, his voice turned cold.

Seeing him like this, Cheng Xueli was actually very happy.

She leaned on her husband's shoulder, thinking that as long as she was around, Xu Xiaoxiao would only ever be an outsider for the rest of her life!

Near the end of the workday, Jiang Chenghao received a call from Xu Xiaoxiao.

As soon as the call connected, Jiang Chenghao heard Xu Xiaoxiao's cheerful voice: "I've already arrived at the cinema."

Jiang Chenghao curled his lips and asked: "Why so early?"

"There was no traffic today, and I hit all green lights; it was incredibly smooth. Don't you rush either, I'll just wander around here for a bit."

"Okay."

Xu Xiaoxiao twitched her nose and smelled a sweet scent.

The smell made her unable to resist licking her lips, then she asked: "Do you want to eat popcorn?"

"I'll listen to you."

"Then I'll buy a big bucket."

"Don't buy it too early, or you'll have eaten it all before we even watch the movie."

"Oh, you're annoying!"

Xu Xiaoxiao gave a coquettish rebuke and hung up the phone.

Jiang Chenghao smiled as he put down his phone and sped up his work.

At this moment, it felt as if grass were growing in his heart; he wished he could get off work right now to go on a date with his girlfriend.

After a round of high-efficiency rushing, Jiang Chenghao successfully finished work.

Jiang Chenghao tidied up briefly, then drove to the cinema to meet up with Xu Xiaoxiao.

The movie showing today was the type Xu Xiaoxiao liked.

Originally, she was going to watch the movie with Liu Xin'ai.

But Qin Yiyan found out about this, so he meddled and ruined the best friends' appointment.

Then he hinted that he could accompany his wife to watch the movie.

This scheming move made Xu Xiaoxiao curl her lip, thinking that she could find a boyfriend to accompany her to watch this movie too!

And so, the best friend trip turned into a couple's date.

It also unexpectedly benefited Jiang Chenghao.

Only, at the entrance of the cinema, he was unable to see Xu Xiaoxiao smoothly.

Because his path was blocked by someone.

The woman blocking Jiang Chenghao had a slender, tall figure, with long curly hair falling onto her shoulders, appearing incredibly charming.

The woman met Jiang Chenghao's gaze, took off her sunglasses, and smiled at Jiang Chenghao: "Long time no see."

Just by standing there, Xu Zixin had many men looking back.

And with a smile like that, it was even more soul-stirring.

The Xu Zixin from before already knew how to dress herself up.

And now, she seemed to have suddenly discovered where her charm lay; every frown, every smile, every movement was particularly captivating.

However, Jiang Chenghao turned a blind eye to her charm.

He even took two steps back and said with a distant attitude, "Miss Xu must be very busy, so I won't disturb you."

After saying this, Jiang Chenghao wanted to leave Xu Zixin's side.

But Xu Zixin, stepping in her high heels, blocked Jiang Chenghao again and said with a somewhat urgent tone, "I won an award!"

"Then congratulations."

"Since it's congratulations, a hug wouldn't be too much to ask, would it?"

Jiang Chenghao did not move at all; instead, he stared at her with a guarded expression.

That look made Xu Zixin feel very hurt.

But soon, that look of hurt vanished.

Xu Zixin raised a smile again, laughing with great allure: "It's just a hug, it doesn't mean anything, why are you so avoidant?"

After speaking, Xu Zixin seemed to think of something and feigned realization: "You wouldn't be worried about my sister getting jealous, would you? Heh, she really should have a sense of crisis right now."

As Xu Zixin spoke, she puffed out her chest, her provocation obvious.

Yet in Jiang Chenghao's eyes, the two were simply incomparable.

No, that wasn't right; Xu Zixin had no qualifications to be compared with Xu Xiaoxiao at all.

Jiang Chenghao also ignored Xu Zixin's posturing and said coldly, "It has nothing to do with Xiao Xiao; I just have a cleanliness obsession."

His words caused the expression on Xu Zixin's face to freeze.

The next second, she said with annoyance and resentment, "You are so boring, why did I ever fall for you?"

"Who you like is your own business; it has nothing to do with me."

Hmph, this bastard, he had filled her heart completely, making her unable to look at any other man.

Yet, when he turned his head, he could say such cold-hearted words?

It was truly hateful!

Xu Zixin had fire in her heart, but her voice was exceptionally delicate: "I have already become better; can't you look at me again?"

During this time, Xu Zixin had endured quite a bit of hardship.

But Xu Zixin had never thought of giving up.

Because she wanted Jiang Chenghao to see her radiant self!

Now, she had succeeded.

But why was Jiang Chenghao still so cold toward her?

Xu Zixin was not reconciled!

Because she was not reconciled, she hardened her heart, reached out her arms toward Jiang Chenghao, and stood on tiptoe to kiss him!

This sultry act would truly make other men die of envy.

Jiang Chenghao, however, dodged with a look of disgust.

Then he frowned and rebuked: "I made myself very clear last time; if you have forgotten, I don't mind saying it again!"

Jiang Chenghao's words made Xu Zixin's face turn a few shades paler.

Afterward, she slowly clenched her palms and shouted as if venting her anger: "I think you are just blind!"