Chapter 823: I Can Tell You All About It

Li Xiao... did he notice she was lost in thought?

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, she suddenly heard Luo Wanwan speak again.

"Right, Li Xiao, I did prepare a gift, it's for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately looked over in unison.

Seeing this, Luo Wanwan smiled slightly.

"Wait for me a moment, I'll go get it."

She said, then suddenly stood up and walked toward the kitchen.

The smile on her face also vanished in an instant, replaced by a haze of gloom.

Soon, she opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of liquor with unique packaging from inside, and then turned to walk out.

"Wanwan! Where did you get this liquor!"

Someone immediately recognized what she was holding, their expression becoming somewhat excited.

Cai Xiaotang was also a bit confused.

Liquor?

Luo Wanwan wanted to give a bottle of liquor to Li Xiao as a gift?

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, she heard Luo Wanwan explain: "I got it by calling in a favor from a bar owner I knew before, but... Li Xiao, have you not had this in a long time?"

"Mm, thank you for the trouble."

Li Xiao was also somewhat surprised that she could actually find this, and thanked her faintly.

Cai Xiaotang stared at that bottle of liquor, still looking puzzled and somewhat conflicted about whether to ask, while a sour feeling churned in her heart.

She had learned another little preference of Li Xiao's.

But... it was through Luo Wanwan.

Cai Xiaotang sighed in her heart, and then saw that Lao Wu had already taken the bottle and poured a glass for everyone.

Cai Xiaotang took her own glass, looked at the dark brown liquid inside, and leaned in to smell it.

She was suddenly taken aback.

The intense aroma of the liquor instantly swept through her senses; for someone with a low tolerance, just smelling it like this might be enough to make them feel drunk.

"What kind of liquor is this?"

She finally couldn't help but ask.

Hearing this, Li Xiao immediately smiled and explained: "It's a type of whiskey, and it has a very nice name, called—Psychedelic Sunset."

Before he had finished speaking, Laoqi chimed in from the side: "Shura used to love drinking this kind of liquor the most, but it's a pity that this distillery stopped production five years ago; apart from those who had private stashes, it's basically impossible to buy on the market."

"So that's how it is..."

Cai Xiaotang nodded thoughtfully and subconsciously took a small sip.

She only drank a tiny bit, and instantly felt even her tongue go numb!

Her expression stiffened, and she was somewhat surprised.

Li Xiao instantly noticed that she wasn't used to drinking it and hurriedly said: "If you can't really handle it, you can try adding some ice cubes, or soda, or would you like to drink something else?"

His tone was filled with unconcealed concern, and even carried a hint of doting.

The onlookers immediately started shouting that they couldn't take it anymore, as they were already nearly full from eating "dog food."

Luo Wanwan sat quietly to the side, her hand resting on the edge of the table unable to stop tightening.

Why...

Why was Li Xiao's gaze always on Cai Xiaotang?

What exactly is so good about that woman!

She had meticulously prepared a table of dishes today and found the liquor Li Xiao used to like; could it not stir up even a little bit of his memories of the past?!

Luo Wanwan lowered her eyes, forcibly suppressing the emotions in her heart, and acted gentle and considerate.

The meal ended with both host and guests having a good time.

It lasted until midnight before everyone dispersed, still feeling unfulfilled.

Fearing she would make a fool of herself in front of others, Cai Xiaotang didn't dare drink too much, and soberly helped Li Xiao back to their room.

Yet she was preoccupied the entire way.

Then, just as they entered the door, she was pulled and pressed against the wall.

"Are you... not very happy today?"

Li Xiao had long noticed that Cai Xiaotang's mood seemed off, and hurriedly asked as soon as they entered.

Cai Xiaotang's gaze flickered for a moment, her expression evasive.

Li Xiao simply pinched Cai Xiaotang's chin gently, half-forcing her to meet his eyes.

"Mm? Why aren't you talking? You seem to have been very quiet today..."

He had rarely encountered his favorite liquor today, so he couldn't help but have a couple extra glasses, and his tone now carried a hint of drunkenness.

Cai Xiaotang sighed in her heart and had to honestly say: "It's nothing, I just suddenly realized I don't really understand the topics you all were chatting about today, so I didn't say much..."

Her tone carried a hint of dejection that even she hadn't noticed.

Hearing this, Li Xiao suddenly let out a low laugh.

"So that's why..."

He said, suddenly reaching out to pinch Cai Xiaotang's cheek, then hurriedly let go and rubbed it gently.

"If you want to know about the past, why not just ask me? I can... tell you all about it..."

Li Xiao drawled, looking at Cai Xiaotang with a smile.

It was as if he would agree to whatever request she made at this moment.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned upon hearing this, her heart suddenly skipping a beat.

This guy Li Xiao...

When he is infuriating, he is truly infuriating!

But... when he is coaxing someone, he is truly... impossible to resist.

Cai Xiaotang took a deep breath, just about to speak.

She suddenly felt her shoulder sink heavily.

Li Xiao rested his head directly on her shoulder, still in that lazy tone as he said, "But... there is no time to tell you today, I seem to be... a little drunk."

"Then go to sleep."

Cai Xiaotang pushed his shoulders to make him stand straight.

Then she crashed into a pair of eyes that made no effort to hide their desire.

That look, she could not be more familiar with it!

"Hey! You! You stay away from me first!"

Cai Xiaotang turned and squeezed out from the gap between Li Xiao and the wall, looking at him with a vigilant face.

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow, unimpressed, and said, "What's wrong? Why are you starting to hide from me again..."

"You tell me!"

Cai Xiaotang retorted righteously.

Li Xiao did not answer, just narrowed his eyes and deliberately leaned in a few inches closer.

Cai Xiaotang was truly panicked now, hurriedly stopping him: "I'm telling you! One must have restraint! You already did... last night and this morning...

Already... did that! So you need to rest tonight!"

As soon as her voice fell, she saw Li Xiao reveal an expression of sudden realization.

"Oh~ so that's what you were thinking... but... I just wanted to go to bed and sleep with you, in your eyes, am I really such a beast?"

By the time Li Xiao finished speaking, he could barely hold back his laughter.

Cai Xiaotang answered immediately without thinking: "It would be strange if you weren't a beast!"

"Is that so?"

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow, his gaze suddenly sweeping ambiguously over Cai Xiaotang's slender fingertips.

"I originally had no such intention, but since you've said so... shouldn't I put it into action?"

"Action my foot!"

Cai Xiaotang took a big step back abruptly, then suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said: "Um... I'll go make you some honey water! Drink it and go to sleep quickly, so you won't feel bad tomorrow!"

She found the most suitable excuse and turned to leave as if flying.

Not until she rushed into the empty kitchen did she let out a sigh of relief.

Her heart was still thumping away.

Cai Xiaotang thought of that person's gaze just now, and her earlobes could not help but burn.

She quickly grabbed a cup from the side and rinsed it under the cold water.

Waiting until her feverish heart had calmed down along with the cold water, she turned off the faucet and took out the honey from the side.

Just at this moment—"Xiao Tang? It's so late, what are you doing?"