Chapter 579: Why Don't You Go Upstairs and Sleep

The moment Li Xiao caught sight of that soup pot, he knew something was off, but there was no way to offer a warning now.

Yet Li Laoyezi just reminded him: "Li Xiao, don't just focus on talking, drink more soup."

Li Xiao:...

Too lazy to use a spoon, he simply picked up the small bowl and downed it in one gulp.

He didn't take this kind of soup to heart; at worst, he would just take a cold shower tonight!

Jiang Baobao and Li Beijue exchanged an amused look, and because they knew what that pot of soup was for, neither of them drank any.

But there just happened to be a little glutton who couldn't resist.

Seeing Cai Xiaotang drink three bowls in a row while her own mommy hadn't let her have a taste, Tiantian finally couldn't help but say: "Mommy, I want to drink that soup too!"

"Cough..."

Jiang Baobao's expression shifted, and she immediately thought of a clever solution: "Sweetie, that soup isn't for children to drink; it's for adults. If children drink it, they might get overheated and even have a nosebleed!"

Cai Xiaotang's hand holding the spoon froze.

Looking at the soup in the bowl, she suddenly realized something.

Damn!

Had she drunk something she shouldn't have?

And she had drunk three bowls!

Upon hearing this, Tiantian's little face also changed instantly, and she hurriedly waved her hands in avoidance: "Then I won't drink it! I don't want to have a nosebleed!"

Everyone at the dining table was immediately amused.

Cai Xiaotang, however, smiled rather stiffly.

It's over, it's over...

It seems the old man really has set his mind to this, even preparing "highly nourishing soup"!

She put down the spoon in her hand and hurriedly started eating other dishes.

Li Laoyezi, however, did not let the two of them off the hook and continued to ask: "So, when do you plan to put your schedule into action? There has to be a specific time, right?"

"Dad, this... Li Xiao has been quite busy lately, so we..."

Cai Xiaotang really couldn't hold it in anymore; she couldn't help but want to move past this topic quickly.

Li Laoyezi shook his head and cut her off directly: "What does he have to be busy with? Don't I know him? I asked him to join the company to help Beijue, but he won't go. He just idles away his time every day, and I don't even know what he does. He'd be better off giving me a grandson soon..."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Old man, you really don't know!

Your son is a crime lord!

The kind who kills without blinking!

Cai Xiaotang roared silently in her heart; having failed to resist, she had no choice but to obediently lower her head and eat.

Li Xiao gave her an amused look and followed suit with a perfunctory remark: "Dad, I've noted it. Don't be anxious about this; if there's any news with Xiao Tang, I'll be the first to tell you. Is that alright?"

"Hmm, you'd better not make me wait too long. These old bones of mine, who knows if tomorrow I might..."

"Grandpa."

Li Beijue frowned and interrupted, not wanting to hear anything inauspicious.

Li Laoyezi hurriedly stopped and took the opportunity to change the subject, chatting about the future academic arrangements for the three little ones.

Only then did Cai Xiaotang hurriedly heave a sigh of relief.

Finally, the topic changed...

I really should try to come to the Old Residence less often in the future!

If the old man keeps pushing for children, I'll just let that guy Li Xiao handle it alone!

As Cai Xiaotang thought this, she couldn't help but take a sip of soup, then immediately remembered the soup's purpose and hurriedly put down the spoon, her face full of helplessness.

When can we go home...

She really wants to stay in her room alone...

Having finally endured until the end of dinner, Cai Xiaotang was practically "exhausted in body and spirit."

Seeing that Jiang Baobao had finished tidying up and intended to leave with the three little ones.

Cai Xiaotang hurriedly stepped forward to hook her arm, wanting to leave together.

But right at this moment—

"Xiao Tang, Li Xiao, don't leave tonight. Stay and keep me company for a while; besides, Li Xiao already has a room here."

Li Laoyezi suddenly spoke up to keep them.

Cai Xiaotang's whole body stiffened instantly.

Li Xiao was also somewhat surprised.

The old man, however, gave them no chance to refuse and asked directly: "What? Don't tell me you think an old man like me is ruining your world for two?"

"Of course not."

Cai Xiaotang answered subconsciously, and the moment she finished, she regretted it so much she could have died.

Why was her mouth so fast!

Didn't saying that mean she had agreed to stay?

She immediately used her eyes to signal for help from Li Xiao, who was standing to the side.

But she only received a signal from him that he was "unable to help."

"Xiao Tang, then you stay here and keep Grandpa company."

Jiang Baobao smiled and patted her shoulder, and after finishing, she suddenly leaned into her ear and whispered: "Maybe... the soup you drank today will work its magic... I'll be waiting for your good news..."

Jiang Baobao teased her for a bit, then winked at her.

Cai Xiaotang's ears burned hot, and she immediately pinched her waist in annoyance, whispering back, "Just you wait for what happened today! I'll settle the score with you another day!"

"Beep-beep—!"

The sound of a car horn came from outside; it was Li Beijue who had already driven the car over.

Jiang Baobao glanced over, then took the three little ones to say goodbye to Li Laoyezi, gave Cai Xiaotang a mischievous smile, and turned to leave.

Cai Xiaotang watched her get into the car and suddenly felt somewhat "isolated and helpless."

It's over...

Tonight, she really has to stay here.

No!

If she stays here, wouldn't she have to be in the same room as that guy!

Cai Xiaotang blinked, and images she hadn't thought of for a long time suddenly surged into her mind.

They were all the ambiguous dreams from a while ago.

Damn it!

She can't get too close to this guy!

Otherwise, she's going to have those strange dreams again!

But... finding an excuse not to sleep with him doesn't seem very realistic.

Li Laoyezi is practically dying for her to have children with him quickly!

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, she heard Li Laoyezi beside her let out a yawn.

The butler immediately stepped forward, understanding, "Old Master, if you are tired, go and rest early."

"Mm."

Li Laoyezi nodded and turned his head to look at Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao.

"I am indeed a bit tired, so you two should go upstairs to rest as well. We can talk about whatever we need to tomorrow morning, and have breakfast together while we're at it."

As the old man spoke, he waved his hand somewhat wearily and let the butler help him upstairs.

Cai Xiaotang stood where she was, her entire brain somewhat frozen.

It wasn't until someone waved a hand in front of her eyes.

"Are you stunned?"

Li Xiao looked at her with amusement.

"You're the one who's stunned!"

Cai Xiaotang replied out of instinct, and as soon as she finished, she heard the person in front of her say unhurriedly, "Since you aren't stunned, then let's go upstairs to rest."

The words "go upstairs to rest" successfully triggered Cai Xiaotang's sensitive nerves.

She suddenly felt a tingle all over, and only then did she reconnect the train of thought that had been cut off earlier, suddenly blurting out, "The old man did this on purpose!"

"You only just realized?" Li Xiao's lips curled into a smile; he didn't seem surprised by the current situation at all.

Starting from that pot of soup, he had already guessed that the two of them wouldn't be able to leave tonight.

Yet, this person was so silly that she only just realized it now...