Chapter 750: I Like You, I Just Like You

"Tick-tock—"

The wall clock advanced by one, slicing a sliver of a gap into the silent space.

Cai Xiaotang was dumbfounded; her brain, already on the verge of crashing, was momentarily unable to process the meaning of that last sentence.

What did he mean by... what if one day it was gone?

Could this kid Liu Qingze really feel that way about her...

How could that be possible!

"Sister..."

The boy's slightly low and elegant voice sounded again, and this time, he leaned in a few inches closer.

"I've already said this much, don't tell me you didn't understand... or... do you want to pretend you don't?"

His expression was exceptionally serious, mercilessly puncturing any possibility of Cai Xiaotang trying to evade the question.

Cai Xiaotang looked dazed, not daring to speak, while inside, a lively little person was already roaring frantically.

Ahhhhh!

What kind of situation is this now?

A friend's younger brother suddenly confessed to her!

Is this what a younger man is like!

He wants an answer immediately, not even giving others a chance to buffer!

What other choice did she have now besides pretending not to understand?

Cai Xiaotang swallowed nervously, struggling to organize her thoughts in her mind.

But just at this moment—

"Buzz!"

The phone Cai Xiaotang had left on the table suddenly began to vibrate.

She sprang up from the sofa as if she were flying, hurriedly grabbing her phone.

"I'm going to take a call!"

Cai Xiaotang said, running toward the bathroom without looking back, diving inside and slamming the door shut!

"Phew..."

She let out a heavy sigh of relief, then answered the phone without even looking at who it was.

"Hello? Who is this?"

Cai Xiaotang asked.

"Hmm? Cai Xiaotang! Did you delete my number? You're actually asking who I am?"

Jiang Baobao's voice, feigning dissatisfaction, came from the other end of the line.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "tears of joy" in her voice, "Woooo, Baobao! You really are my savior! This call came at the perfect time!"

Fearing that Liu Qingze outside would hear her, Cai Xiaotang lowered her voice like a thief.

Jiang Baobao sensed that it might not be convenient for her to talk and asked in confusion, "Why is your voice so quiet? Is there someone else with you?"

"No, it's just... I ran into a bit of a situation, it's nothing major. Why did you suddenly call me? Are you getting ready to come back?"

Cai Xiaotang asked hurriedly.

"Yeah."

Jiang Baobao's mood sounded like it had mostly recovered: "We're planning to head back in about two days. Is there any gift you want? I'll bring it to you."

"No need for gifts, just hurry back, I'm bored to death..."

Cai Xiaotang muttered in a low voice.

Jiang Baobao immediately laughed and replied, "Alright, then I'll trouble you to hang in there for two more days. Once I'm back, I'll go shopping with you. We can shop for as long as you want!"

"That's a promise! As long as I want!"

Cai Xiaotang's eyes lit up, and her mood improved as well. The two talked for a few more moments before hanging up.

Cai Xiaotang put away her phone, glanced at the door with some hesitation, and couldn't help but press her ear against it to listen for movement outside.

But she heard nothing at all.

Tsk... that brat wouldn't still be out there waiting for her answer, would he?

It has to be a rejection!

And doesn't he know she's already married?

Why is he still...

And he's Xin'ai's younger brother!

Cai Xiaotang's head was a mess. After pondering for a long time, she decided to play the "ostrich" for now.

She quickly paused the dryer, not caring that her clothes were still a bit damp, pulled them on, and hurriedly straightened herself up.

Then she stood at the door, took a deep breath for a long time, and finally pulled the door open and walked out.

If that brat asks her again like he did just now, she'll just have to refuse...

But how should she say it to minimize the hurt to him?

And the two of them still have to work together later...

Cai Xiaotang felt like her head was going to explode. After a long while, she couldn't think of an answer, so she had to bite the bullet, pull the door open, and walk out!

Why think so much!

There will be a way when the car reaches the mountain!

Given Liu Qingze's personality, maybe in a moment he'll just say he was joking!

Cai Xiaotang frantically comforted herself in her heart, and then, having taken only one step, she saw the figure still sitting on the sofa.

Liu Qingze's gaze was fixed straight ahead, looking over without the slightest avoidance, the depths of his eyes filled with an eagerness he no longer bothered to hide.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Sorry.

She still felt a bit guilty.

All the preparations she made just now were completely useless!

Better to just slip away!

Cai Xiaotang pursed her lips and was just about to speak—

"Ready to leave?"

Liu Qingze spoke first, as if he had long known she would surely flee in a panic.

"Uh... yes, I suddenly remembered I have to go somewhere else to take care of some business, and then go see a client."

Cai Xiaotang blurted out a very clumsy excuse, her eyes darting around, not daring to look at Liu Qingze's expression at this moment.

Yet, out of the corner of her eye, she saw him suddenly stand up and walk toward her direction.

Cai Xiaotang subconsciously took a step back.

"No need to see me off, I can go by myself! It's rare to have a day off today! You should rest well at home!"

As if afraid the air would turn quiet, Cai Xiaotang tried hard to find things to say, to the point where she didn't even know what she was saying anymore.

While speaking, she had already quickly put on her shoes and stood at the doorway.

Liu Qingze happened to be standing right in front of her, looking at her with an amused raised eyebrow.

Scared like this?

Were his words that shocking?

"Then... then I'm leaving?"

Cai Xiaotang was so flustered she almost wanted to vanish on the spot, her hand pressing onto the doorknob.

The next second—

A hand, equally warm, covered the back of her hand.

Liu Qingze leaned over slightly, looking straight into her eyes.

"Take care on the road, sis... ter."

He deliberately drew out his voice; the address he had long been used to calling her suddenly felt inexplicably ambiguous at this moment.

"Right, I'm leaving!"

Cai Xiaotang's scalp tingled; she hurriedly pushed open the door and walked out with quick steps.

Turning into the elevator lobby, her heart was still thumping non-stop; she had actually been holding her breath for quite a while just now.

The elevator door slowly opened, and Cai Xiaotang hurried inside.

Only when she watched the door close before her eyes did she lean against the side and let out a sharp sigh of relief.

Too nerve-wracking...

Had she... really just been confessed to?

Although he didn't explicitly mention "like," but...

Cai Xiaotang closed her eyes, unable to deceive herself any longer.

All the intimate touches and his deliberate care during their usual interactions had finally found their reason.

"How could this be..."

Cai Xiaotang sighed, her mind filled with the boy she had originally treated as a younger brother, and the exceptionally aggressive side he showed when closing in just now.

Such a passionate, direct confession with such a strong personal style—to say she wasn't moved would be a lie.

But a moment of being moved does not equal liking him.

She already has someone she likes.