Chapter 780: I don't resent the rich, I resent you

Cai Xiaotang no longer knew what to say.

Tens of millions... pocket change?

How does this guy Li Xiao manage to live in the modern era while radiating the aura of an ancient tyrant?

This kind of unconscious flaunting of wealth is truly hurtful and impossible to refute!

Cai Xiaotang muttered silently in her heart, glanced at the bank card on the table, and had no choice but to say helplessly: "Suit yourself then. If you don't want it, just leave it there, you wicked rich person..."

"Resenting the rich?"

Li Xiao tilted his head to look at her.

"No."

Cai Xiaotang pursed her lips: "I don't resent the rich, I resent you."

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow and nodded thoughtfully.

"Is that so..."

As he spoke, his fingers somehow snuck up to press against Cai Xiaotang's chin.

"Then, to prevent you from feeling uneasy about this ten million, I suppose I'll accept your price difference. Though, instead of making it up with money, we could use something else..."

Li Xiao's meaning could not have been more obvious; his gaze fell slowly onto Cai Xiaotang's lower lip, and even he found it somewhat incredible.

It seemed he was truly addicted to her...

No matter how he touched her, it never felt like enough.

Cai Xiaotang understood his meaning almost instantly, and her ears buzzed!

"In your dreams!"

She pushed the person in front of her away with lightning speed, finally escaping far away before falling under someone's "charms."

"I'm going to take a shower! Go play by yourself!"

Cai Xiaotang's figure vanished at the bathroom door along with the tail end of her voice, leaving behind only the loud sound of the door closing.

She turned and leaned against the door, only then realizing she hadn't taken off the necklace and diamond earrings.

Looking at the person in the mirror again, she discovered her entire face had turned red.

Cai Xiaotang took a deep breath, removed the jewelry, and placed it carefully to the side; thinking of the tone he used earlier when saying he only wanted her to be happy, she couldn't help but shake her head.

What a failure!

Today was yet another day of being driven wildly heart-struck by that dog of a man, Li Xiao!

The next day, evening.

Cai Xiaotang finished her work early and went to the Mu Family with Li Xiao.

In the car, Cai Xiaotang wore a pale purple floor-length gown, paired with a white long-haired shawl over her upper body, which just happened to reveal a bit of her chest, showing off a diamond necklace of the same series.

Coupled with the sour expression she wore because she was going to the Mu Family, her entire aura was unexpectedly... cold and sharp.

The closer they got to the Mu Family, the colder Cai Xiaotang's expression became.

Li Xiao had been observing her calmly the entire way; after a long while, he finally couldn't help but take her hand.

"What are you doing!"

Her cold facade instantly shattered; Cai Xiaotang was startled and instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but failed.

Li Xiao glanced at the driver in front, leaned closer to Cai Xiaotang, and whispered: "I know you're in a bad mood, but... I'm on your side. Do you know that your expression has looked like you were going to eat someone the whole way here?"

"I... do I?"

Cai Xiaotang was stunned at these words, her expression finally softening and becoming somewhat unnatural.

Li Xiao tightened his grip on her fingers and spoke again: "Don't think about anything. I promise you, with me here, no one can bully you. And also..."

His gaze flickered for a moment, and thinking of someone's explosive temper, he suppressed a laugh: "If you really encounter anything, look to me first. Definitely don't talk back yourself; leave it to me to handle. Remember that?"

"I..."

Cai Xiaotang's gaze flickered for a moment, and her heart suddenly felt a bit sour and soft.

For so many years...

This was the first time someone had said something like this to her.

She had long since grown accustomed to fighting back against all malice on her own.

Cai Xiaotang's expression loosened for a moment, though she still looked hesitant.

Li Xiao suddenly reached out, wanting to ruffle her hair, but caught sight of her meticulously styled hair and had to stop, saying helplessly: "Of course, it would be best if nothing happened today, but... if someone really does bully you, you have to give me a chance to show off, right?"

Cai Xiaotang was taken aback, crashing straight into the other's gentle yet bold gaze, and suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

Her heart seemed to be acting up again.

Cai Xiaotang blinked, clearly feeling the thumping deep in her chest becoming more intense with each beat; she hurriedly looked away and agreed: "I know."

"Mm, good girl..."

Li Xiao nodded with satisfaction; unable to ruffle her hair, he gently pinched her cheek instead.

Cai Xiaotang stiffened slightly, and noticing that the corners of her mouth had uncontrollably curled up a little, she hurriedly turned her head toward the window.

But... their joined hands never let go.

Half an hour later—

The car stopped outside the Mu Family estate.

Cai Xiaotang took a rough glance and saw that quite a few luxury cars were already parked at the entrance, and some people were walking inside in twos and threes, clearly all there to attend the birthday banquet.

"Quite the spectacle..."

Cai Xiaotang had no affection for the Mu Family and muttered with some disdain before pushing the door open to get out of the car.

Immediately, she saw that Li Xiao, who had gotten out from the other side, was holding a small, exquisite bag that hadn't been there before.

"You even prepared a gift?"

Cai Xiaotang was stunned.

"Mm."

Li Xiao nodded, walked over, and took her hand: "You don't have to prepare anything, but I can't exactly show up empty-handed, can I?"

"Tch... so what if you're empty-handed? That old man won't say anything..."

Cai Xiaotang felt inexplicably annoyed, but she didn't say much more, walking with Li Xiao toward the direction of the villa's main gate.

Outside the door, several groups of people were already talking.

Seeing Li Xiao and Cai Xiaotang walk over, they all couldn't help but take a few extra glances.

Cai Xiaotang ignored everyone's gazes directly and just walked through the door while holding Li Xiao's hand.

Then, the moment she entered the Main Hall, she heard Father Mu's hearty laughter.

Beside him were Madam Mu and Mu Liusu.

Cai Xiaotang's footsteps faltered, and she couldn't help but knit her brows.

As expected, she still hated this place!

The next second—

The hands that were originally held together suddenly became fingers interlaced.

The warmth in her palm suddenly pulled back Cai Xiaotang's attention.

She was slightly stunned and subconsciously glanced at the man standing beside her, feeling something subtle in her heart.

Just at this moment—

Mu Liusu also happened to look over.

"Xiao Tang is here!"

Father Mu also noticed Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao and hurriedly walked over with a smile.

Following along with him was the expressionless Madam Mu.

"Xiao Tang, how have you been lately? Dad heard from your brother that you went back to work? The weather is so cold now, in my opinion, don't put yourself through the trouble; just quit the job. If you don't have pocket money, Dad will give you some!"

As Father Mu spoke, he wanted to reach out and pat Cai Xiaotang's shoulder.

Cai Xiaotang immediately dodged subconsciously and replied with an expressionless face: "Not necessary."

The atmosphere suddenly stiffened for a moment.

Father Mu paused for two seconds, glanced at Li Xiao to the side, and then pretended to be nonchalant as he said: "Let's not talk about that then. I'm very happy you could come today. In a while, you can just happen to come with me to meet some other..."

"No need."

Cai Xiaotang interrupted him again: "I came today as a guest invited by my brother; I don't want to see anyone."