Chapter 707: Li Xiao

Just like that, he followed them the whole way without a sound.

Li Xiao parked the car on the side of the road, watching the two of them walk toward the entrance of the apartment building, and subconsciously reached out to grab a cigarette, only to find nothing there.

He took a deep breath, his gaze fixed tightly on the backs of the two people across the street.

They still aren't stopping?

Could it be... that she intends to invite that Liu Qingze upstairs?

A nerve in Li Xiao's brain tightened abruptly, and his right hand, which had been resting on the steering wheel, clenched instantly.

Immediately after, he saw the two of them stop.

"Alright, let's stop here."

Cai Xiaotang reached out and took the bag from Liu Qingze's hand: "Thank you for today, I'll treat you to a meal when I have time."

"Mm."

Liu Qingze responded, subconsciously raising his eyes to scan the high floors of the building.

The person before him was already married.

He was still clear about the need to avoid suspicion.

"Then I'm leaving, remember you owe me a meal."

Liu Qingze did not linger any longer; after saying this, he turned and left decisively.

"Stinky brat, he actually took a polite remark seriously..."

Cai Xiaotang muttered with amusement as she watched his back, then carried her things and turned to head upstairs.

"Whew..."

Inside the car, Li Xiao suddenly let out a breath.

Only then did he realize that he had subconsciously held his breath just now.

His gaze flickered for a moment, and he withdrew his eyes with some discomfort, then hurriedly started the car, intending to leave, though he couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile on his face.

It really is...

A total loss.

Even in the past, he had never...

A familiar face flashed abruptly before his eyes, and Li Xiao's expression suddenly became somewhat complex.

Just at this moment—"Buzz!"

His phone suddenly rang.

Li Xiao pressed answer at random, and the man's rough voice on the other end immediately resounded throughout the car.

"Asura, we checked, that apartment complex currently has no units for sale, and the owners of the few locations you wanted aren't willing to sell either..."

"Tsk, not even one person?"

Li Xiao's brows furrowed slightly; he hadn't expected this matter to be so difficult to handle.

Immediately after, he heard his subordinate say in a difficult tone: "We have indeed asked; it isn't a matter of money..."

"I know."

Li Xiao sighed helplessly in his heart and was just about to hang up—"There is one more thing!" the person on the other end said again: "Our people have been monitoring Linke's movements recently and discovered signs that he might be returning to the country. It seems they don't want to give up the domestic market, but are afraid of further issues, so they plan to return personally to take over for a period of time before slowly scouting for a new candidate to replace the position previously held by Viper. Asura, we..."

The person on the other end hesitated, leaving the sentence unfinished.

Li Xiao's expression also became tinged with coldness: "Continue monitoring, report to me if there are any developments."

"Yes."

The person on the other end said nothing more and hung up the phone.

The car returned to silence.

Li Xiao tapped his index finger lightly against the steering wheel, quickly sorting through the situation his subordinate had just reported in his mind.

Linke is returning to the country...

If he really does return, this time will be an excellent opportunity to strike!

As long as Linke is eliminated... it would be equivalent to pulling out the biggest thorn the other side has planted in the country!

By then, the entire Dark Gate could breathe a sigh of relief, and he could also...

"Xiao Tang..."

Li Xiao whispered the two words, a faint glimmer of light flashing across the depths of his eyes.

It seems...

He won't have to let her suffer for much longer.

Li Xiao returned directly to the villa.

He entered the door as usual, but the living room was completely quiet.

He paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and walked inside.

Thinking about it now...

It seems like every time he returned, he would run into her in the living room?

Either she was watching TV, eating something, or doing something in a noisy, boisterous way...

So it would be this quiet when she isn't here...

"Buzz—!"

The phone vibrated again, interrupting Li Xiao's train of thought.

Thinking it was another report, he hurriedly picked it up.

But he didn't expect to see that it was a call from the Old Residence.

"Hello?"

Li Xiao answered the phone.

As soon as the call connected, he heard the butler on the other end say anxiously: "Third Young Master, the Old Master is not feeling well; he almost fainted just now, and he has already been sent to the Hospital..."

"What happened?"

Li Xiao said, turning directly to walk out the door.

"He has already been seen; the Doctor says his blood pressure is a bit high and he needs to be careful for a while. If it keeps happening, the situation might not be good, and he needs to be observed for a period of time..."

"I understand, I'm coming over now."

Li Xiao hung up the phone and went straight to the Hospital.

As soon as he entered the ward, he saw Li Laoyezi already leaning against the bedside drinking tea.

"Dad, how are you feeling?"

Li Xiao stepped forward two paces and helplessly took the teacup from his hand.

"If you aren't feeling well, drink less tea..."

"Sigh... it's nothing major... just an old ailment."

Li Laoyezi waved his hand, not taking his own health to heart at all.

"You're already hospitalized and you still call it nothing?"

Li Xiao sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Look at me, aren't I fine now? It's just that..."

The Old Master looked at Li Xiao with a hesitant expression.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Li Xiao saw through what the Old Master was thinking at a glance.

Immediately after, he heard Li Laoyezi let out a long sigh and say: "Sigh... being fine this time doesn't mean I'll be fine next time. I don't know how much longer these old bones of mine will last. Your mother left early, and for so many years, I've been living in the mansion all by myself..."

"Are you feeling bored?"

Li Xiao understood instantly, and as he spoke, he took out his phone: "I'll call Beijue and have him and Jiang Baobao bring those little ones back to keep you company..."

"No need! Sigh..."

Li Laoyezi snatched the phone from Li Xiao's hand: "I'm not that inconsiderate. Their family of five... it wasn't easy for them to find time to go out and have fun, and after what happened a while ago, don't disturb them. Let them have a good time, and don't tell them I'm sick."

After finishing, Li Laoyezi added with a meaningful tone: "It's not like I only have one grandson..."

Li Xiao paused upon hearing this, suddenly realizing something.

If Beijue can't come back, then as for himself...

This is truly a great opportunity sent by heaven!!!

"Dad, how about... Xiao Tang and I move back to stay with you for a while?"

A smile had already faintly appeared on Li Xiao's face.

"Hmm... well, about that..."

Li Laoyezi deliberately did not agree immediately. He pondered for a moment before asking: "Would Xiao Tang be willing? I understand you young people nowadays; after getting married, you all want to live in a world for two..."

"She won't refuse."

Li Xiao gave a definite answer immediately.

He understood Cai Xiaotang's personality; he had already been confident just now, and at this moment, the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up.

A world for two?

He had already been "abandoned" today; if he didn't make good use of this ready-made opportunity, wouldn't he be a fool?

"Alright, then you go tell Xiao Tang!"

Upon hearing this, a look of joy finally appeared on Li Laoyezi's face, as if his illness had already improved by more than half.

"Then I'll go make the call."

Li Xiao stood up with his phone, but suddenly thought of something and paused slightly.

If it were his call, she might think he was doing it on purpose again...

Then...