Chapter 691: Entangled by a Puppy

Heavens!

She couldn't really be this unlucky, could she?

Cai Xiaotang tightened her grip on the wine glass in her hand, unable to stop herself from swallowing hard.

Immediately after, she saw one of the men take out a photo and ask her in English: "Have you seen the person in this photo run in here?"

Cai Xiaotang didn't speak; she swept a quick glance at the person in the photo, and her expression darkened abruptly.

Damn it!

Not only had she seen them!

But this person was currently hiding right under her table!

She lowered her head, quickly racking her brain to think of how to bluff her way through this.

Then, she suddenly felt her calf being poked gently twice.

It seemed the person under the table couldn't wait any longer and wanted her to hurry up and speak.

Cai Xiaotang felt a bit helpless, then suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck.

"Sorry, I can't... can't..."

She deliberately stared at the men with a troubled expression, waving her hands stutteringly to signal that she didn't understand what they were asking.

"Shit!"

Seeing this, the lead man cursed under his breath, took the photo, and left, turning to go ask in other corners instead.

Fortunately, the spot where Cai Xiaotang was sitting was secluded, and the lighting here was dim, so no one actually noticed what had happened.

Those men asked around, didn't get any results, and had no choice but to leave in annoyance.

Cai Xiaotang watched their figures disappear outside the door, waited a while longer to confirm they wouldn't be coming back, and only then hurriedly lifted a corner of her tablecloth.

"Hey, you... pfft!"

She wanted to call the person hiding underneath out, but halfway through, she saw that because the boy was tall and long-legged, he was curled up under the table like a small animal, and she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Are they gone?"

Seeing her laughing happily, the boy couldn't help but have a hint of a smile on his face as well.

"Yeah, they're gone. You can come out now, but I can't guarantee when they might return, so you'd better leave here quickly."

Cai Xiaotang offered a kind reminder.

The boy nodded and quickly crawled out from under the table.

Then, instead of leaving, he swaggered over and sat down opposite her, sweet-talking her with a thank you: "Thanks for the help, big sister."

Cai Xiaotang was taken aback by the way he addressed her, then laughed amusedly: "Seeing as you really do look much younger than me, I'll forgive you for calling me big sister."

As she spoke, her eyes swept over the boy, and she couldn't help but nod repeatedly in her heart.

If she wasn't mistaken, he was definitely a college student!

His hair was even dyed gray...

It really did fit the "rebellious puppy" type that people online talked about.

Could it be that because she was rejected by Li Xiao, the heavens sent someone else to compensate her?

Cai Xiaotang had downed that last gulp of wine a bit too fiercely, and her head was already starting to feel heavy.

Then she heard the boy ask again: "So... could I trouble big sister for one more favor?"

"Do what now?"

Cai Xiaotang looked at the person in front of her with amusement, watching his smiling, crescent-shaped peach-blossom eyes; for some reason, her intuition told her he didn't seem like a bad person.

The boy didn't answer immediately, thought for a moment, and then asked: "Big sister, since you're drinking here, you must be a guest staying at this hotel, right?"

"Yeah."

Cai Xiaotang nodded.

Immediately after, she saw him heave a sigh of relief.

"That makes things easier. Big sister, could I... borrow your room to stay for the night?"

He made a very bold request.

Cai Xiaotang's eyes widened instantly, and she looked at him in disbelief.

No way?

The plot was this intense right from the start?

Even if the other party was a handsome younger man, she wouldn't be that casual!

Her expression was far too surprised; she had practically written exactly what she was thinking all over her face.

Seeing this, the boy hurriedly explained: "Big sister, don't misunderstand, I don't mean anything else! You saw those few people earlier—they don't look like good guys, and they're looking for me! They might still be in the hotel, so just to be safe, it's not convenient for me to register with my own identity... so I have to trouble you..."

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang still frowned and didn't speak.

Although the reason sounded quite reasonable...

But she couldn't just take him back because of that!

Just as Cai Xiaotang was struggling with the decision, she heard the boy continue to explain: "Big sister, if you're worried, we can get a suite. You stay in the bedroom and lock the door at night! I only need the sofa! If you need to make a phone call, I won't make a sound! I guarantee I won't let your boyfriend misunderstand!"

The boy assumed that at her age, Cai Xiaotang must already have a partner, and he was being very thoughtful for her sake.

Cai Xiaotang, however, gripped her wine glass tightly.

Why did it feel like she'd just been shot?

Unfortunately, she had absolutely no partner who would be jealous over something like this!

And she had only just been rejected by the person she liked not long ago!

"Big sister... I'm being so sincere, please just help me out... I'll pay for the suite upgrade! You only need to provide your ID information. If you keep thinking about it, they're really going to come back soon..."

Seeing Cai Xiaotang remain silent, the boy couldn't help but urge her in a low voice.

Seeing his expression was somewhat anxious, and hearing him call her "sister" again and again, Cai Xiaotang finally made a decision.

Help is help!

Even if this kid really had some ideas about her, so what?

That old guy Li Xiao didn't like her, and now there were plenty of male college students coming to hit on her!

"Let's go."

Cai Xiaotang stood up abruptly, downed the remaining half glass of wine in one gulp, and walked toward the exit without looking back.

The boy immediately picked up his computer and followed, saying thank you with a grin: "Sister is truly beautiful and kind-hearted; I knew you would definitely help me!"

"Give it a rest, your flowery words are useless on me."

Cai Xiaotang interrupted him with a laugh, and as the two spoke, they had already walked into the elevator.

The two went straight to the lobby.

Cai Xiaotang upgraded her room to a luxury suite, and only then did she take the boy back into the elevator.

As soon as they entered the room, she heard the other person tease: "So sister's name is Cai Xiaotang... this name is interesting..."

"What's interesting about it? Do you think it's very childish for someone my age to have a name like this?"

Cai Xiaotang shot him a sidelong glance, watched the elevator doors slowly close, and suddenly felt like she must be crazy.

She had actually just agreed to let a strange boy stay the night...

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, she heard the person beside her reply: "How could it be funny? I think this name sounds very nice, especially cute."

His tone was straightforward and earnest, with no hint of perfunctoriness, only sincere praise.

Cai Xiaotang chuckled but didn't take the bait.

Are kids these days all this good at talking?

No wonder so many people are clamoring to find a "little puppy"!

Having such a smooth-talking kid around really does seem to put one in a good mood?