Chapter 741: Just That Overbearing

Cai Xiaotang was stunned, not expecting him to actually admit it this time, and she looked at the person opposite her with even more suspicion.

"You want me to guess?"

She muttered to herself, subconsciously brainstorming, and in an instant, she had imagined a whole drama in her head.

Suddenly being so good to her, and it was something he couldn't tell Sister Xin'ai about...

That must be a big deal!

Could it be that this brat had toyed with some girl's feelings and wanted her to step in and help resolve it?

Cai Xiaotang widened her eyes slightly and immediately looked at Liu Qingze in disbelief.

Then, she hurriedly shook her head in her heart.

No, no, this kid said before that he had never been in a relationship...

Then what else could it be?

Could it be that he had provoked someone again because of his hacking skills and wanted to ask her for help?

But what help could she possibly provide?

"Sister... what is that expression on your face?"

Perhaps because Cai Xiaotang's expression was truly too "solemn" at that moment, Liu Qingze finally couldn't help but speak, looking at her with an amused face.

"Then don't make me guess! What is it? Hurry up and say it."

Cai Xiaotang glared at him helplessly.

"You want to know that much?"

Liu Qingze curled his lips slightly and crooked his finger at her.

"What are you doing?"

Cai Xiaotang looked at him with disgust.

"Didn't you ask me what the matter was? How can I tell you if you don't lean in closer?"

Liu Qingze looked perfectly calm.

"So mysterious?"

Cai Xiaotang was somewhat suspicious, but after weighing it for a moment, she couldn't suppress her curiosity after all. She had to stand up, brace her hands on the table, and lean forward slightly, truly believing the other party had some secret to tell her.

Then, the next second—her hair was heavily ruffled by someone!

"Sister, have you ever heard the saying, 'curiosity killed the cat'? You should just eat your meal."

A teasing voice rang out above her head.

"Liu Qingze!!!"

Realizing she had been played, Cai Xiaotang straightened up instantly.

But her movement was too abrupt, and she accidentally knocked over the teacup that had been placed in front of her.

"Clatter!"

The cup hit the table and made a crisp sound.

The scalding tea instantly poured all over her hand.

"Ah!"

Cai Xiaotang pulled her hand back sharply, subconsciously shaking off the water droplets.

Liu Qingze's expression also changed abruptly; he instantly grabbed two napkins, stood up, and pressed them onto the spill.

"Did you get burned?"

He looked full of concern, and without waiting for Cai Xiaotang to reply, he had already called the waiter nearby, asking them to bring a handkerchief and some ice cubes.

"I'm fine..."

Cai Xiaotang casually took a napkin to wipe her hand, seeing that the back of her hand had already turned bright red.

"You call this fine?"

Liu Qingze frowned, somewhat regretting teasing her like that just now.

Not far away, the waiter walked over quickly with a handkerchief and ice cubes.

Cai Xiaotang only felt the back of her hand burning, and she subconsciously wanted to take some ice to apply a cold compress, but someone else's movements were faster than hers.

Liu Qingze casually scooped up a few ice cubes, wrapped them in the handkerchief, and then pulled her hand over to place it carefully on top.

The movement was smooth and fluid, done in one go.

Before Cai Xiaotang could react, she felt the intense burning pain subside significantly.

She blinked, her mood suddenly feeling somewhat subtle.

It wasn't that she had never been cared for before.

It was just that... being taken care of by a man younger than herself seemed to be a first...

"Does it still hurt?"

Liu Qingze asked again, his hand still holding Cai Xiaotang's without letting go.

"It's nothing, it's not even a burn, it's just a bit red."

Cai Xiaotang answered casually, and after speaking, she realized that the two of them were still standing there holding hands, so she hurriedly pulled her hand back sharply.

Liu Qingze's palm felt empty; he frowned slightly and said nothing.

"Alright, sit down and eat, I really am fine."

Cai Xiaotang saw that he felt somewhat guilty, so she hurriedly patted his shoulder with her uninjured hand.

But she only received a meaningful look from him in return.

Soon, the dining table was cleared.

The dishes the two of them ordered were brought up.

This time, Liu Qingze did not tease her again, but instead properly accompanied her through the entire meal, providing "service" that was simply meticulous.

After finishing dinner, the two of them left the restaurant.

Cai Xiaotang was swinging her car keys and just about to ask Liu Qingze how he was getting back when her fingers suddenly felt empty.

"Eh?"

She was stunned to see the car keys, which had somehow ended up in someone's hand.

The next second—the other person's restless hand heavily ruffled her hair again.

"What 'eh' are you 'eh'-ing? I'm driving you home."

As Liu Qingze spoke, he had already pulled the car door open.

Cai Xiaotang stood where she was, feeling somewhat hesitant.

"Sister, your hand..."

Liu Qingze spoke again.

Cai Xiaotang then remembered something; seeing her hand still wrapped in a handkerchief, she hurriedly said, "No need, this small injury doesn't affect my driving..."

"..."

"Oh, get in the car quickly."

Liu Qingze gave her absolutely no chance to refuse; as he spoke, he had already turned and sat in the driver's seat.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

She had just thought this brat was being very well-behaved today!

Well-behaved, my foot!

He doesn't listen to people at all and just goes his own way!

She sighed helplessly, thinking that he was well-intentioned after all, so she had no choice but to pull open the passenger door and sit down, "Actually, I can go back by myse..."

"Address."

Liu Qingze interrupted her words again, having already fastened his seatbelt.

Cai Xiaotang was choked up by him and had no choice but to obediently report the address of the Old Residence.

She then couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Being so arrogant while giving someone a ride, it's only because I have a good temper..."

"You have a good temper?"

Liu Qingze started the car and looked at her with amusement upon hearing this.

"Don't I have a good temper?"

Cai Xiaotang immediately retorted, only to see the mocking expression on his face, clearly not believing her.

"Tsk, what's with that look? Believe it or not."

As she spoke, she simply leaned back against the seat and deliberately teased him with a huff, "Talking so infuriatingly, be careful you won't find a girlfriend in the future..."

"Then I won't look."

Liu Qingze raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping calmly toward Cai Xiaotang at his side.

"Things like that are hard to say, oh..."

Cai Xiaotang chuckled, "You're talking tough now, but if you ever really meet someone you like, who knows how you'll be..."

"..."

"Is that so? Then we'll talk about it when the time comes."

Liu Qingze's tone remained flat, making it impossible for anyone to tell what his current mood was.

Only his hand gripping the steering wheel tightened slightly.

He had never thought before about what it would be like to meet someone he liked.

But now...

He already knew.

It was probably wanting to get close, yet being afraid of scaring the person away, so he could only try every possible way to be a little better to her, and then a little better still...

He didn't want to just be a "little kid" anymore.

The two chatted off and on, and before long, the car finally stopped outside the villa.

On the second floor—Li Xiao had already stood by the window looking down for who knows how many times.

Finally seeing Cai Xiaotang's car, his expression relaxed slightly, and just as he was about to go down to meet her—he saw Cai Xiaotang step out from the passenger seat.

Getting out of the car with her was Liu Qingze.