Chapter 623: He Has No Wishes

Li Xiao thought to himself as he blew out the candles.

The three little ones immediately cheered happily, clamoring to cut the cake.

Cai Xiaotang had not expected him to be so cooperative, and a flash of joy could not help but flicker in her eyes.

The group chatted as they went over to the dining table.

Li Xiao glanced at the dishes on the table and asked with a smile, "Did you prepare all of these too?"

"Mm, I made them all. I don't know if they suit your taste; try whichever one you like first."

Cai Xiaotang answered gently; today, one could truly say she was gentle to the extreme.

Everyone took their seats. Li Xiao was the birthday star today, and everyone was waiting for him to pick up his chopsticks first.

"Third Great-Uncle! Eat the fish first! Mommy said today's fish has a special sauce made by Godmother!"

A certain little glutton had already been drooling over the feast on the table for a long time and spoke up in a hurry.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao nodded immediately: "Alright, then let's try the fish first."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece and put it into his mouth.

Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao both could not help but observe his reaction closely at that instant.

Immediately after, they saw Li Xiao nodding repeatedly.

"The taste is excellent. I couldn't tell that someone who is usually so fierce and aggressive could actually have such a virtuous side?"

Li Xiao perfectly exercised his "professional specialty," teasing her with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang immediately gave his shoulder a punch in annoyance: "Good food can't even plug your mouth! Is there any chef who teases like you!"

Everyone at the table could not help but laugh, and the atmosphere was completely harmonious.

After the meal, the cake from earlier was brought out again. Everyone cut a piece for themselves, then took it and found a place to rest.

The three little ones held their cake while watching TV, eating it with great satisfaction.

Jiang Baobao and Li Beijue were sitting beside the three little ones.

Li Xiao rarely ate sweets, but for the sake of Cai Xiaotang's intentions, he also took a piece and went alone to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the garden in the back, not knowing what he was thinking about.

"Why did you run over here by yourself?"

Cai Xiaotang found him from behind and stood at his side.

"It's nothing, just looking at the scenery. You..."

Li Xiao replied casually. Before he had finished speaking, he suddenly saw Cai Xiaotang seem to remember something and she slapped her thigh hard.

"Oh no!"

She exclaimed, then pressed her lower lip tightly, looking as if she were somewhat conflicted.

"What's wrong?"

Li Xiao asked in a hurry.

Immediately after, he heard Cai Xiaotang say with regret: "I was so busy having you blow out the candles just now, I should have had you make a wish first!"

Li Xiao was stunned upon hearing this. He had not expected her to be regretting something like this, and he shook his head with amusement.

"It doesn't matter. I don't have any wishes anyway, and I'm already very happy today."

He spoke lightly, a dark glimmer flashing quickly through his eyes as he looked out the window.

For many years, this day had not been this lively...

Cai Xiaotang heard the subtext in his words and could not help but look at the person in front of her thoughtfully.

How could he have no wishes?

Could it be that Li Xiao... was not as happy as he said?

Li Beijue had said before that he had not celebrated his birthday for many years; could there be some special reason?

Cai Xiaotang had more questions in her heart, but after hesitating for two seconds, she did not say anything more.

The two talked for a while longer, then turned to find Jiang Baobao and Li Beijue.

The three little ones had played all day and were now a bit sleepy, sitting on the sofa yawning.

Cai Xiaotang and Jiang Baobao exchanged a silent look.

Jiang Baobao immediately spoke up: "Everyone is tired today, why don't we rest early..."

Li Xiao nodded and was just about to say he would head back first, when he heard Jiang Baobao continue: "Li Xiao, why don't you stay and stay with Xiao Tang tonight?"

"I..."

Li Xiao instinctively wanted to refuse, but when the words reached his lips, he hesitated.

Cai Xiaotang had specifically prepared so much today; it really wouldn't be appropriate for him to just leave like this...

Perhaps it would make people think they had some conflict, or had argued...

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for a moment. Without turning his head, he could feel the "expectant" gaze of Cai Xiaotang beside him, and he could not help but sigh in his heart.

"Since she prepared so much, of course I will stay tonight."

He regained his previous composed demeanor and agreed naturally.

Jiang Baobao immediately gave Cai Xiaotang a look, the meaning in her eyes something only they understood.

Everything had gone too smoothly today!

Not only had she invited Li Xiao over with ease, but she had even gotten him to stay here!

"Then everyone go back to your rooms to rest. I'll take them upstairs first."

Jiang Baobao was intent on creating a space for two for Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao; as she spoke, she hurriedly took the three little ones up the stairs.

Li Beijue, who was nearby, immediately understood and followed.

In an instant, only Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao were left in the living room.

In the past, Cai Xiaotang had long since been accustomed to occasionally living with Li Xiao.

But today, she felt inexplicably nervous.

"Um... shall we... go back to the room too?"

Seeing Li Xiao standing still, Cai Xiaotang feigned composure and asked.

"Mm, let's go."

Li Xiao replied and took the initiative to walk toward the direction of the room.

Cai Xiaotang followed immediately, unable to help but secretly curl the corners of her lips.

Although living together didn't necessarily mean something would happen, it was still better than having absolutely no private space at his place!

If something happened to happen along the way...

Ambiguous images suddenly appeared in Cai Xiaotang's mind, all of them scenes from her past dreams.

Tsk... letting her imagination run wild again!

Her brain was becoming more and more unruly lately!

Why was she acting like a dirty old pervert?

This was way too unreserved!

She shook her head rapidly in her heart, forcibly pulling her attention back.

"Why did you suddenly think of celebrating my birthday today?"

Li Xiao's voice suddenly rang out; hearing this, Cai Xiaotang hurriedly replied: "Because you've been taking such good care of me lately, just take it as an expression of my gratitude!"

This answer was something she and Jiang Baobao had discussed long ago, so she answered with absolute fluency at this moment.

Li Xiao nodded and didn't say anything more.

The room was fully equipped; the two of them washed up simply, changed into pajamas, and then got into bed together.

Cai Xiaotang lay on the right side, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw that Li Xiao hadn't lain down, but was holding his phone, looking at something.

She didn't speak, waiting quietly.

Half an hour later—Li Xiao was still leaning against the headboard, with no intention of lying down at all!

Cai Xiaotang was getting a bit sleepy, her eyelids couldn't help but feel heavy, yet she stubbornly didn't want to fall asleep.

No!

She had to wait for Li Xiao to sleep together!

Her sleeping posture was so bad that if she fell asleep, she wouldn't know anything!

And there was still the last, most important plan that hadn't been executed yet!

That was something she and Baobao had specifically discussed for a long time...