Chapter 790: Giving You My Future

"What is this?"

Cai Xiaotang stopped her movements subconsciously upon hearing this.

Immediately after, her vision went dark.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned, then found it somewhat amusing: "Why are you covering my eyes? Being so mysterious?"

As she spoke, she felt her hand being gently held, and she turned around.

Li Xiao did not speak; he simply placed a small box into Cai Xiaotang's palm, then took a step back, taking the opportunity to release the hand that had been covering her eyes.

Suddenly sensing the light, Cai Xiaotang squinted her eyes instinctively.

Only then did she look at the blue velvet box that had been placed in her palm.

"What... is this?"

She suddenly had a premonition in her heart, and her whole body instantly became tense.

This size...

Could it be a ring inside!

She hesitated and did not open it.

Li Xiao, however, curled his lips and said unhurriedly, "Won't you know if you just open it and see?"

Cai Xiaotang's gaze flickered for a moment; she was still hesitant in her heart. After pondering for two seconds, she still reached out her hand cautiously.

Maybe it's not a ring...

It could possibly be a brooch or a diamond earring or something!

Cai Xiaotang inexplicably even held her breath as she carefully opened the lid of the box.

The next second—

A ring with a unique design, inlaid with a black diamond, appeared before her eyes.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

It really is a ring?

Why is this guy giving her a ring for no reason!

A flash of panic quickly crossed Cai Xiaotang's eyes. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Li Xiao say with a smile, "Don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Haven't you noticed... what makes this ring different from an ordinary one?"

Since he said that, Cai Xiaotang couldn't help but become interested and immediately lowered her head to examine it carefully.

Only then did she discover that, besides the rarely seen black diamond and the unique design, the width of the ring also seemed different from a normal ring...

She blinked her eyes and couldn't help but reach out to pinch the ring.

But as soon as she touched it, the ring band actually split into two!

"Wow..."

Cai Xiaotang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Only then did she realize that the ring was connected by clever patterns, but when separated, it was a pair of couple rings!

"Why... are you giving me a pair of rings?"

She asked blankly, her expression unconsciously tense.

Could it be that this person wants to take advantage of Baobao's wedding today to propose to her as well?

This is too sudden!

How should she answer?

Should she agree?

But... but they... already have a marriage certificate...

If she doesn't agree... what if this guy doesn't propose again next time!

Cai Xiaotang bit her lower lip tightly, almost writing the word "conflicted" on her face.

Li Xiao stared at her expression with interest for a long time, and finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He took a step forward, held Cai Xiaotang's hand, and took the opportunity to put the two rings in her hand back into the box.

Cai Xiaotang: "...?"

What does that mean?

Not giving it anymore?

She looked blank, unable to understand what the person in front of her was doing.

Then she heard Li Xiao say, "No need to be so nervous. The ring... I had it custom-made; it's the only pair in the world. I'm leaving it in your care for now. When you've thought it through and are willing to end your assessment of me, give one of them back to me, how about that?"

Cai Xiaotang's fingers tightened around the ring box; she hadn't expected him to say that.

Then she suddenly realized something and muttered in a low voice, "You sure know how to calculate; wouldn't that just turn into me proposing to you..."

"What did you say?"

The smile on Li Xiao's face deepened, deliberately pretending he hadn't heard clearly.

"Nothing! I'm going back!"

Cai Xiaotang's gaze dodged, and as she spoke, she tried to break free from his palm to leave.

"Wait a moment..."

Li Xiao hurriedly pulled her back and coaxed her with a smile, "Why are you in such a hurry? Calling you a little pufferfish is truly fitting..."

"Tch..."

Cai Xiaotang was dismissive.

Li Xiao reached out his finger to poke her cheek and explained gently, "I didn't intend to give it to you so early, but... after I actually got the item in my hands, I couldn't help it. Giving you this is to tell you that I'm putting the decision-making power in your hands. Whenever you are willing to give the ring to me, that is when I will... give you a grand wedding. Isn't that a good deal?"

Cai Xiaotang didn't speak, but the tips of her ears turned red bit by bit.

Then she suddenly thought of something.

So...

Did she hear Li Xiao ordering something on the phone that day, and was he actually ordering this ring?

Her heart was suddenly struck as if by an electric current, sending a faint, tingling itch through it.

Li Xiao's voice sounded at the same time.

"If you don't speak... shall I take that as your consent? Then... shall we seal the deal?"

The man's voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a hint of cunning.

Sensing his familiar scent slowly drawing near, Cai Xiaotang's mind went blank.

Just at this moment—

"Has anyone seen the bridesmaid? Where did the bridesmaid go? The bride is looking for her..."

The voices of several people searching for Cai Xiaotang suddenly rang out.

Cai Xiaotang snapped back to her senses, instinctively glanced in the direction the voices were coming from, and hurriedly took two steps back.

"Someone is looking for me! I'm going back first!"

After she finished speaking, she immediately turned and ran, leaving behind only a back view that looked like she was fleeing.

Li Xiao watched her figure disappear with amusement, then withdrew his gaze and looked at the Wishing Tree above his head.

Did she want to make a wish?

Then he should go prepare the materials first; he could bring her back here tonight...

Thinking this, Li Xiao was about to turn and leave.

But his peripheral vision suddenly caught a glimpse of a hem of clothing flashing quickly past behind the tree trunk!

"Who's there!"

A sharp glint instantly flashed in Li Xiao's eyes, and he circled the large tree in two steps.

Immediately, he saw the back of a woman who had stopped in her tracks.

Li Xiao stared at her back, quickly recalling in his mind whether any of the guests who came to the wedding today were dressed like this.

Then he saw the woman in front of him suddenly turn around slowly.

Everything around them seemed to freeze in an instant.

Li Xiao's eyes widened abruptly, filled with disbelief.

Until the woman smiled at him.

"Li Xiao, long time no see."

She took the initiative to greet him.

Only then did Li Xiao find his voice again.

"Wanwan..."

He had not yet recovered from the shock of just a moment ago.

Luo Wanwan, his ex-girlfriend who had already died in an accident eight years ago.

Now, she had reappeared before his eyes.

Li Xiao was silent for a long while before he continued to ask: "You... are still alive?"

"Am I not standing right in front of you?"

Luo Wanwan laughed again.

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for a moment, and he did not speak.

His usually sharp brain was uncharacteristically chaotic.

How could this possibly be...

How could Luo Wanwan...

"Li Xiao?"

Seeing Li Xiao not speaking, Luo Wanwan called his name again.

Li Xiao instantly snapped back to his senses and hurriedly asked: "No, Wanwan, these past years you..."

He had a belly full of questions he wanted to ask.

But Luo Wanwan suddenly interrupted him.

"Li Xiao, that girl just now... is she your girlfriend?"