Chapter 463: When Will You Give Me an Official Status?

"Drip—"

A drop of water fell from the pipe, making a soft sound.

Li Beijue's hand, which had been hanging by his side, reached out at some unknown moment and took the hand Jiang Baobao had placed on the cutting board into his palm.

All the sounds around them seemed to vanish in an instant.

Jiang Baobao nervously sensed the other's breath brushing shallowly against her face, and her fingers couldn't help but twitch slightly.

Yet, the person before her suddenly changed their grip to an interlocking finger hold.

She froze for a moment, and by the time she regained her senses, those familiar lips were already leaning in close.

Just a little further forward, and they would touch.

"Is it really sour?"

Li Beijue's voice, filled with a smile, rang out.

Jiang Baobao's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she gave a soft "Mm."

The next second—

A hot and warm sensation pressed firmly against her.

She closed her eyes instinctively, her breath stolen in an instant, and her fingers tightened reflexively.

A flash of amusement crossed Li Beijue's eyes.

Although he had imagined this scene countless times since just a moment ago, he didn't dare to be the least bit impatient, only gently and patiently deepening the kiss.

That she could accept it so quietly was enough for him.

He even felt inexplicably nervous, like an inexperienced high school student, feeling quite stirred.

The two of them gently exchanged each other's breath.

I don't know how much time passed—

Only then did Li Beijue finally, reluctantly, let go of the person in his arms.

Jiang Baobao was slightly breathless; she cast a glance at Li Beijue with flushed cheeks and continued to pretend to be nonchalant, fiddling with the vegetables she hadn't finished preparing.

Immediately after, she heard Li Beijue say with a smile: "It was clearly sweet."

Jiang Baobao realized what he was talking about, and the redness on her face deepened instantly.

She deliberately didn't respond.

Li Beijue, however, pushed his luck, simply standing directly behind her, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, and leaning intimately against her shoulder.

"Ahem..."

He coughed lightly, his face unable to hide his happiness, and asked impatiently: "Baobao, when... do you plan to forgive me, and by the way... give me an official status?"

Li Beijue asked cautiously.

Jiang Baobao's movements paused for a second, and her expression suddenly became somewhat melancholy as she thought of Shen Lingfeng, who had just confessed to her.

As for Lingfeng... she hadn't figured out how to handle that yet.

At this critical juncture, she couldn't...

Jiang Baobao frowned slightly, not knowing how to answer.

Li Beijue, however, seemed to have guessed what she was thinking and hurriedly said: "It's okay, I was too impatient. Since I want you to forgive me, I should find a more formal occasion anyway. You can take your time to think about it; just consider it giving me some time to make it up to you more."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baobao suddenly felt a sour yet soft sensation in her heart. She wanted to say something, but Li Beijue had already changed the subject, deliberately saying: "Alright, let's hurry up and cook; I'm starving."

"Mm, it'll be ready soon, very soon." Jiang Baobao nodded hurriedly and continued to work away quickly.

Two hours later—

Li Xiao and Cai Xiaotang also rushed back.

Cai Xiaotang came in pouting, carrying two large bags of strawberries, and immediately pulled Jiang Baobao into the kitchen to vent about what happened that afternoon.

In the evening, seeing that there were many ingredients in the refrigerator and tools ready, Jiang Baobao suggested having a barbecue.

Everyone agreed unanimously, so they all got busy together.

Finally, everything was prepared, and the sky gradually darkened.

The barbecue grill was set up in the open space of the manor, and under the operation of "Chef Jiang," it wasn't long before the whole courtyard was filled with the aroma of grilled meat.

Cai Xiaotang excitedly grabbed a wine bottle, poured herself a glass, and sat down next to Jiang Baobao in high spirits.

She had just taken a sip when a hand suddenly descended from above and snatched the wine glass from her hand without hesitation.

"Hey! What are you doing!"

Cai Xiaotang immediately turned around, annoyed, and glared at Li Xiao, who had come to "steal the wine."

Li Xiao didn't say much; he took two steps back with the glass and then said: "You'd better drink less. Have you forgotten how difficult you were to deal with after you got drunk last time?"

He deliberately drew out his voice, his tone sounding inexplicably ambiguous.

Coupled with the fact that the two were already a married couple.

The word "difficult" truly and groundlessly invited many fantasies.

Cai Xiaotang immediately retorted loudly: "What about me! I clearly sleep very soundly after drinking!"

"You just think you sleep soundly, that's more like it."

Li Xiao retorted deliberately, and as he spoke, he tilted his head back and downed the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Cai Xiaotang's ears buzzed instantly: "Hey! I used that glass!"

She spoke instinctively to stop him, but after saying it, she froze in place.

Oh no... I forgot Baobao was still here...

Jiang Baobao was processing the skewers calmly, but her ears had long since perked up. Hearing this, she immediately teased with a smile: "Given the relationship between you two now, is there still a need to be so clear about these things?"

"Haha... right... right..."

Cai Xiaotang gave a stiff smile, and seeing that she didn't seem to suspect anything, she finally felt relieved.

Li Xiao also added at the right moment: "Perhaps she is shy; that is understandable."

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang instantly shot him a glare.

Shy, my foot!

He is just taking advantage of the fact that I dare not expose him in front of Baobao to spout nonsense!

Cai Xiaotang cursed in her heart, then suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said to Jiang Baobao: "Baobao, let's share a room tonight!"

"Huh?"

Jiang Baobao was stunned for a moment and instinctively looked at Li Xiao.

Cai Xiaotang really did not want to sleep with Li Xiao again, so she hurriedly turned her head and asked "fiercely": "Hey! Sleep by yourself tonight! Did you hear me? I want to chat with Baobao!"

Li Xiao saw that she was a bit nervous, so he had to pretend to be reluctant and nodded: "Fine, whatever you say. It's just one night of sleeping alone, right? I can still endure it..."

Hearing him start spouting nonsense again, Cai Xiaotang immediately rolled her eyes at him, but hearing him agree, she didn't say anything more.

Li Beijue, who had been silent for a long time on the side, swept a helpless glance at Li Xiao.

The two men exchanged a look without a sound.

Li Xiao raised his eyebrows, his face full of helplessness.

If he didn't let the two of them stay together, Cai Xiaotang would probably really tear the roof off this place.

He was still quite sensible.

The barbecue ended, and Cai Xiaotang immediately pulled Jiang Baobao back to the room without a word.

With a bang, she closed the door, then put her hands on her hips and nodded with satisfaction.

"Finally, I'm away from those two stinky men!"

Cai Xiaotang said, turning around and throwing herself onto the large bed with satisfaction.

Jiang Baobao looked at her with amusement and was just about to change into pajamas to rest when she suddenly heard her phone ring.

She hurriedly picked it up, and seeing the name displayed on the screen, her expression instantly turned into one of surprise.