Chapter 711: Why Don't We Tease Each Other Instead

"Pocket money..."

Cai Xiaotang was stunned for a moment, digesting the meaning in her mind for a long time before she realized what those three words meant.

Was that guy showing off his wealth?

Who just tosses out ten million as pocket money!

Besides, they were about to get a divorce; how could she possibly take Li Xiao's money?

Cai Xiaotang took a deep breath, put her phone back, and then managed a smile as she said, "I don't really have anything to spend money on, and this is just too much..."

"It's not much. Li Xiao is giving it to you, so just spend it with peace of mind. If it's not enough, just ask for more! Our family has plenty of money!"

Li Laoyezi waved his hand, wearing an expression that said it was "no big deal."

Seeing this, Cai Xiaotang had no choice but to say nothing more.

She would just transfer this money back to him once she got back to her room...

As she thought this, she continued the previous topic: "Dad, I want to go back to work, just because I quite like that job, and it's not very tiring anyway..."

"If you like it, then go."

Li Xiao took the opportunity to jump into the conversation, winking at her: "You'll feel bored just idling at home, so you might as well go do something you like."

Cai Xiaotang met his gaze, her heart skipped a beat, and she abruptly looked away.

Seeing that the two were in agreement, Li Laoyezi had no choice but to follow suit and agree: "Alright then, since that's the case, Xiao Tang can go back to work, but don't let anyone else treat you unfairly. If you're unhappy, just come back and tell us..."

"I understand, thank you, Dad."

Cai Xiaotang said thank you obediently, finally letting out a sigh of relief and feeling completely at ease.

This was perfect!

From now on, she would go out to work during the day and try to sleep as early as possible when she returned at night; this way, the time she had to face that guy would be reduced significantly!

After breakfast, Cai Xiaotang went straight back to her room.

As soon as she entered, she took out her phone to confirm the transfer notification again.

"Ten million... I have to hurry and ask him for his bank account..."

Cai Xiaotang muttered to herself, and just as she was about to turn around, her phone suddenly rang.

"Baobao?"

Seeing the number on the screen and discovering it was Jiang Baobao, Cai Xiaotang instantly beamed, tossing the previous matter to the back of her mind as she answered the video call.

"Baobao, why did you suddenly call me?"

Cai Xiaotang smiled at the screen with her eyes curved into crescents.

On the other end of the line, Jiang Baobao seemed to be sitting by the sea.

She pointed the camera at the sky and replied with a smile: "Nothing much, I just thought the scenery here was lovely and wanted to show you, and by the way, ask what you're up to."

"What else could I be doing? Just idling, of course, but I won't be idle for many more days; I'm going back to work soon. When are you guys coming back? I miss you..."

Cai Xiaotang deliberately pinched her voice to act spoiled toward Jiang Baobao.

Jiang Baobao couldn't help but laugh at her antics: "We don't know yet, but..."

She stopped halfway through her sentence, leaned closer to the camera, and frowned slightly as she looked at Cai Xiaotang's surroundings: "Xiao Tang, are you... at the Old Residence?"

"Ah, yes..."

Cai Xiaotang was taken aback for a moment before she responded, subconsciously explaining: "The old man... he's a bit bored living alone, so Li Xiao and I came over to keep him company for a while."

She didn't mention the old man's health condition, fearing Jiang Baobao would worry.

Jiang Baobao, however, still frowned: "Bored? Then we'll hurry back in the next few days..."

"Don't you dare come back!"

Cai Xiaotang knew exactly what she was going to say and hurriedly stopped her: "The old man already said to let you guys have a good time out there. If you suddenly come back, wouldn't you be selling me out? Don't worry, Li Xiao and I are here, there won't be any problems."

"This..."

Jiang Baobao was slightly stunned, and not knowing what she was thinking, her expression became somewhat subtle.

After a long while, she asked hesitantly: "Then... are you and Li Xiao staying in the same room during this time?"

"Uh... yeah!"

A flash of embarrassment crossed Cai Xiaotang's face, but she immediately put on a nonchalant air: "It's just a room; I sleep on the sofa and he sleeps on the bed, we don't interfere with each other."

As she said this, she couldn't help but think of the situation from this morning, and she couldn't help but reach up to rub the tip of her nose.

"Alright then... but..."

Jiang Baobao looked at Cai Xiaotang, conflicted, and couldn't help but continue asking: "But how do you feel about him... is it really okay for you two to live together like this?"

Cai Xiaotang scoffed: "What could be the problem? He doesn't have any ideas about me anyway..."

"Then don't you want to try again? After all, you have the chance to spend more time together now..."

Jiang Baobao asked again.

"Try what? You mean chasing him?"

Cai Xiaotang understood what Jiang Baobao meant and hurriedly shook her head: "I don't want to anymore. I don't like pestering others. Even if we get a divorce later, we'll still have to see each other around, so why make things so awkward? Besides, I've already tried my best; if there's no result, then there's no result."

She spoke with an air of detachment, though her fingers were unconsciously picking at the hem of her clothes.

"As long as you've come to terms with it, that's fine. I was mainly worried you'd be sad..."

Jiang Baobao's tone was more relieved, though her expression couldn't help but show a hint of regret.

Outside the room—Li Xiao had just walked to the door when he heard the sound of a phone call from inside, so he stopped in his tracks.

Immediately after, he heard—"What is there for me to be sad about? He's just a stinky man! Stop worrying about me, just enjoy your vacation, and when you get back, we'll go out and have a blast!"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow and leaned against the wall.

A stinky man?

Was she talking about him?

While she was lost in thought, the room had returned to silence; it seemed the call had already ended.

Only then did Li Xiao stand up, push open the door, and walk inside.

Hearing the sound, Cai Xiaotang turned her head instinctively. Seeing him walk in, she went straight to the point: "What is your bank card number?"

"Hm?"

Li Xiao frowned slightly.

"What 'hm' are you 'hm'-ing? Do you not want your money? Even if you're acting, you don't have to go through the whole charade. You actually transferred ten million to me; aren't you afraid I'll just take the money and run?"

As she spoke, Cai Xiaotang opened the transfer interface.

She heard Li Xiao chuckle.

"I said it was pocket money for you; you can take it and run wherever you like."

The hand holding the phone stiffened.

No way?

Is this guy for real?

"Afraid to accept it?"

Seeing Cai Xiaotang looking dazed, Li Xiao asked another question.

"Who's afraid!"

Cai Xiaotang responded instinctively, then immediately realized she had been led astray by someone again, and said irritably: "What does this have to do with whether I'm afraid or not? Why would I take your money for no reason! This is called having backbone! I won't be bought by money!"

"Oh?"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow noncommittally and suddenly walked slowly toward her: "Then... what would you be bought by?"

"What business is that of yours?"

Cai Xiaotang instinctively sensed danger and retreated subconsciously.

But she forgot she was still sitting down, so she could only lean back against the sofa, her path firmly blocked by the person looming over her.

Li Xiao leaned down slightly, the corners of his lips curling as he drew closer.

"It just so happens I have a matter I haven't settled with you yet... so I'd like to hear your conditions; maybe they'll come in handy..."