Chapter 461: Li Beijue Retreats to Advance

For the entire morning, Cai Xiaotang kept Jiang Baobao by the flower fields to soak up the sun.

The morning sun was not too harsh, and Li Xiao had specifically hung a hammock in the trees for the two of them, along with a table and chairs; it could truly be said to be as enjoyable as it gets.

Jiang Baobao had not been this relaxed in a long time, and seeing some empty mini flower pots in the manor, she simply picked out some pretty flowers, uprooted them, and planned to take them back for the three little ones to tend to.

The morning passed by quickly.

At noon, Jiang Baobao volunteered to cook, preparing a lunch for the two of them that was a feast for the eyes and the palate.

After finishing lunch, Cai Xiaotang dragged Jiang Baobao back to the edge of the flower fields.

"Xiao Tang, have you fallen in love with this hammock?"

Seeing Cai Xiaotang lazily sprawled on the hammock the moment she arrived there, Jiang Baobao found it quite amusing.

Cai Xiaotang replied contentedly: "I really do love it... I longed for a hammock when I was little, but unfortunately, I didn't have many chances; this swaying feeling is really great..."

As she spoke, she happily swayed a few times.

Then, her gaze drifted inadvertently, and she suddenly saw a familiar figure walking toward them.

Cai Xiaotang froze for a moment, blinked, and suddenly sat up straight from the hammock.

"Baobao, Li Beijue is here!"

Cai Xiaotang shouted a warning to Jiang Baobao, who had her back turned to that side.

Hearing this, Jiang Baobao also froze for a moment and hurriedly turned her head.

Then, sure enough, she saw Li Beijue walking over from a distance, just happening to run into Li Xiao, who was coming out of the villa.

The two of them said something, then walked toward this side together.

Jiang Baobao stood up from the ground, her thoughts suddenly shifting slightly.

"What are you doing?"

Li Beijue's voice was already close at hand, and as he spoke, he stood by Jiang Baobao's side.

"Why did you come over?"

Jiang Baobao asked subconsciously.

Li Beijue immediately explained with a smile: "I finished my work, so I just happened to come over."

What he said was perfectly reasonable, and upon hearing it, Jiang Baobao immediately nodded subconsciously, finally realizing something.

Li Beijue had said he had work earlier on purpose!

That way, no one would know he was going to show up suddenly!

Just as Jiang Baobao was thinking this, she heard Li Xiao say leisurely: "Since you're here, you might as well stay the night to relax; we'll head back together tomorrow."

Cai Xiaotang immediately rolled her eyes in her heart.

Li Beijue was truly playing a game of retreating to advance!

He deliberately let Baobao lower her guard, then swooped in directly!

And this guy Li Xiao, cooperating on the side!

Cai Xiaotang glanced sideways at Li Xiao, only to find that he was looking at her with a smile.

Cai Xiaotang's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly put up twelve levels of defense!

Following this guy's routine... the next step would be to find a way to get her out of the way!

No matter what he said, she was determined to be the third wheel today!

Thinking this, Cai Xiaotang deliberately shot a warning look at Li Xiao.

Watching her little expression, the smile on Li Xiao's lips couldn't help but deepen, and he finally drew out his tone deliberately: "Xiao Tang, I happen to have a friend living nearby. When we got married, he couldn't come because of work. Why don't you accompany me to pay him a visit?"

"I..."

Cai Xiaotang immediately wanted to refuse, but when the words reached her lips, she couldn't find a reason.

She was Li Xiao's wife in name.

Accompanying him to visit a friend who hadn't been able to attend the wedding couldn't be more justified!

Cai Xiaotang was so angry her teeth itched, and she couldn't help but pout slightly.

Jiang Baobao, however, took it seriously and advised from the side: "Xiao Tang, you should go. If you go early, you can come back early and continue enjoying your big hammock here!"

Cai Xiaotang had no other choice and had to follow Li Xiao away, feeling sullen.

The two of them left quickly and got straight into the car.

Closing the car door, Cai Xiaotang suddenly realized something and asked in confusion: "Since we're going for a visit, are we just going empty-handed? We should at least prepare something, right?"

"No need."

Li Xiao answered quickly, as if afraid Cai Xiaotang would change her mind, and as he spoke, he had already started the car at high speed.

Seeing this, Cai Xiaotang was speechless and glared at him: "Hey! You'd better really have a friend to see! If you dare to lie to me! See how I deal with you!"

Li Xiao smiled without a word and accelerated even more.

After only twenty minutes, Cai Xiaotang saw a patch of green fields appear ahead on the road, with red fruits growing on them; the red and green were quite a sight.

She stared at it for a few seconds, then suddenly said with excitement: "It's strawberries! There's actually a strawberry patch here!"

No sooner had she spoken than Li Xiao pulled the car over to the side.

Cai Xiaotang turned to look at him, instantly confused: "We're here? Where are the houses around here? Where does your friend live?"

As she asked, she already guessed in her heart that she had most likely been tricked.

Then, sure enough, she saw Li Xiao take out his phone, glance at it perfunctorily, and then say: "He just messaged me saying he has something to do and has to go out, so we won't be going over."

His tone was far too casual, looking exactly like someone who couldn't be bothered to draft a lie.

Hearing this, Cai Xiaotang was instantly filled with indignation.

Just as she was about to speak, she saw Li Xiao ask with a smile: "Since we're already here, don't you want to pick some strawberries to take back? You can pick as many as you want here."

"You!"

Cai Xiaotang felt a lump in her chest; looking at the strawberry field outside, she was indeed somewhat tempted.

She hesitated for a few seconds, then had no choice but to push open the door and get out of the car, looking puffed up with anger.

Li Xiao followed by her side and teased her on purpose: "Why that expression? You'll scare the people here like that; they'll think you're not here to pick strawberries, but to rob them..."

"What's wrong with my expression? It's all your fault!"

The moment Cai Xiaotang thought about how this wasn't the first time she had been tricked, she couldn't help but get angry.

"What did I do?" Li Xiao feigned ignorance.

Cai Xiaotang gave a soft huff and pointed it out directly: "Stop acting. Don't I know what you're thinking? Isn't it just to create a space for them to be alone, wanting the two of them to make up? This kind of trick isn't the first time, is it? I'm on my Baobao's side, and aren't you on your own family's side too?"

Hearing this, Li Xiao smiled slightly. He neither admitted nor denied it, but instead asked back deliberately: "Why don't you think... that I want to be alone with you? I've said it so many times, yet you don't believe me even once..."

"I!"

Cai Xiaotang paused in her steps. Seeing the smile on Li Xiao's lips, she knew he was teasing her again, which made her even more annoyed.

Just as she was about to organize her words to retort, an idea suddenly popped into her mind.

This guy likes to tease her this much, right?

Then she would let him know what the consequences are for always saying things like that!

Thinking this, Cai Xiaotang didn't get angry; instead, she suddenly curled her lips into a smile, and the next second—

She reached out, grabbed Li Xiao by the collar, and pulled him close abruptly!