Chapter 743: Why Are We Stuck Together Every Day?

Early the next morning—

Li Xiao truly kept his word; he got up early in the morning, waiting to send Cai Xiaotang out.

Cai Xiaotang had no choice but to obediently sit in his car, and just as she was leaving, she received a tease from Li Laoyezi.

On the road—

Cai Xiaotang took out her phone and carefully checked the work that needed to be organized today, still feeling somewhat uneasy.

Yet, that certain someone didn't have the self-awareness of a "driver" and took the initiative to strike up a conversation: "Have you had anything unhappy happen at work these past few days?"

He still remembered Cai Xiaotang saying that someone was bullying her.

Although he had already dealt with that man who had no eyes, he was still somewhat afraid of people bullying her.

Cai Xiaotang paused upon hearing this; she had no idea that on the day she got drunk, she had already completely betrayed herself, so she subconsciously wanted to reply "no."

But the words reached her lips and suddenly took a turn, and she asked back: "So what if there is? If there really were, would you still be able to let your subordinates vent my anger for me?"

She had originally just meant it as a tease.

But she didn't expect Li Xiao to nod with unusual seriousness upon hearing this: "It's not impossible."

He didn't hesitate for even a second.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

It didn't have to go that far.

This guy must be spouting nonsense again!

"As expected of a gangster, agreeing so readily; one look and you can tell you always do these kinds of things..."

Cai Xiaotang muttered a complaint in a low voice.

Li Xiao glanced at her with amusement upon hearing this: "Don't you already know what I do? And you're still calling me a gangster?"

"It's about the same anyway."

Cai Xiaotang waved her hand dismissively, and catching a hint of a smile in his eyes, she guiltily turned her head away.

Why did she have to follow his lead and ask that just now?

Wasn't this just looking for trouble for herself...

Knowing full well that there was no truth in this guy's mouth, and he always just said whatever came to mind...

How could he possibly really care if she was being bullied?

As expected, the moment she was by his side, her whole person felt wrong!

Do not get close to your unrequited love interest!

You will become unfortunate!

Cai Xiaotang started frantically brainwashing herself again, trying to maintain absolute clarity.

Finally—

The car stopped outside the hotel entrance.

The parking lot was empty, with not many cars.

Cai Xiaotang took a glance, and not seeing her own, she knew that Liu Qingze hadn't arrived yet.

"I'm here, I'm going."

She dropped this sentence and quickly opened the door to get out.

Then, suddenly thinking of something, she stopped abruptly.

"Right."

She turned to look at Li Xiao and took the initiative to explain: "I might go back late tonight; I have plans with a friend."

"With Liu Qingze again?"

Li Xiao guessed who it was instantly; his gaze darkened, and although the corners of his mouth were still raised, a hint of danger flashed in his eyes.

Was it not enough for the two of them to work together every day?

Did they have to stick together even after getting off work?

Li Xiao took a deep breath, and the familiar sour feeling spread from the bottom of his heart once again; having been steeped in it for several days, he was now effectively a mature "vinegar jar."

"Do you really have to go?"

He asked, suppressing his displeasure.

Cai Xiaotang paused slightly, finally keenly sensing that someone seemed to be unhappy, and then felt somewhat puzzled.

What did he have to be unhappy about?

She hadn't done anything out of line...

She should at least have the right to go out and have fun with friends, right?

And being able to go home late like this would also shorten the time spent with that certain someone...

"He has a competition tonight and invited me to watch; I'll go back early after it ends, so you don't need to worry about it."

Cai Xiaotang gave a brief explanation, then waved her hand and walked toward the hotel entrance without looking back.

Li Xiao watched her walk away in silence, and after a long while—

He finally slammed the steering wheel in annoyance.

Then he couldn't help but be amused by his own anger.

What was he doing?

He was over thirty, yet he was being unsettled by a young brat?

Competition...

Li Xiao's eyes flickered for a moment, and he picked up his phone and quickly dialed a number.

Evening—

Finishing her day's work, Cai Xiaotang immediately hurried to pull Liu Qingze downstairs.

She originally hadn't had many expectations for the competition, but after Liu Qingze supplemented her with some competition-related knowledge today, she became increasingly interested.

The two went straight to the competition venue, and as soon as she got out of the car, Cai Xiaotang's eyes lit up.

"There are so many people..."

Looking at the venue ahead that had clearly been decorated, and the large crowd gathered together, she couldn't help but feel a bit excited.

"Mmhmm, there will be even more people in a while."

Liu Qingze replied casually, leading her as they walked into the venue.

"In a moment, you just sit over there; I had people save a seat for you in the front row."

Liu Qingze pointed toward the center of the stands not far away.

"Okay! I will cheer for you!"

Cai Xiaotang agreed immediately, and as she spoke, her peripheral vision caught a few young people walking over with their arms around each other's shoulders, seemingly heading in their direction.

"Liu Qingze! You finally know to come back! You didn't even come earlier after returning to the country!"

One of the boys stepped forward and directly draped his arm over Liu Qingze's shoulder.

His hand was immediately pushed away.

"You reek of perfume, stay away from me."

Liu Qingze frowned as he looked at the person beside him, his face full of disgust.

Cai Xiaotang was amused and let out a soft laugh.

Her laugh instantly attracted the attention of the other two.

The eyes of the few people darted between her and Liu Qingze, and they all couldn't help but immediately put on gossiping expressions.

"Eh? This beauty... did you come with Liu Qingze?"

"Yes."

Cai Xiaotang smiled slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed to be called a "beauty" by a group of boys who clearly looked younger than her.

After she finished speaking, she saw another person nudge Liu Qingze with his elbow, winking and saying: "Aze, why don't you hurry up and introduce her? What is your relationship? This is the first time you've brought a girl here... Mmph..."

Before he could finish his sentence, his mouth was covered by Liu Qingze, effectively "physically silencing" him.

"Will you die if you don't talk?"

Liu Qingze gritted his teeth and whispered a threat into his friend's ear, his ears quietly turning a shade of crimson.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned and glanced at Liu Qingze with some surprise; seeing that the others had clearly misunderstood, she hurriedly explained: "You all misunderstood, I am his older sister."

"Older sister?"

The few were slightly stunned, all wearing expressions of disbelief, clearly having taken her for a peer.

Liu Qingze also let go of the "loudspeaker" boy who had been thoroughly silenced and pulled Cai Xiaotang by the wrist.

"Don't mind them, I'll take you to your seat."

He said, glancing warningly at the loose-lipped group, and quickly pulled Cai Xiaotang away.

A while later—

"I remember... I seem to have seen a photo of Aze's sister before, she didn't seem to look like this..."

Someone suddenly spoke up in a low voice.

After speaking, the few looked at each other, and another person whispered: "Even if she is an older sister... she might not necessarily be a biological sister, right?"

As soon as the words fell, the few big boys instantly let out a sarcastic, drawn-out "Oh~".