Chapter 837: Li Xiao Suspects Luo Wanwan

Cai Xiaotang turned her head to look at Li Xiao, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Only then did she notice that he was also looking at Lao Wu, his brows slightly furrowed.

Knowing that the two of them might have something important to discuss, Cai Xiaotang hurriedly said, "Then you two talk first; I'm going downstairs to have breakfast."

As she spoke, she walked straight past Lao Wu and went out.

Listening to Cai Xiaotang walk away, Lao Wu then asked, "Shall we go to the study?"

Li Xiao shook his head: "No need, come in."

As he spoke, he turned around casually and sat down on the sofa.

Having received his permission, Lao Wu then walked in from outside the door and turned to close it.

Then, he went straight to the point: "Shura, I don't understand why you had Laoqi monitor Wanwan."

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for a moment; he did not speak, nor did he look surprised.

He had long guessed that Lao Wu had come because of this matter.

Among everyone back then, Lao Wu was the one who took the most care of Luo Wanwan and had the best relationship with her, as if he had treated her like his own younger sister.

Li Xiao paused slightly, then explained: "I didn't have anyone deliberately monitor her; it was Laoqi who accidentally discovered that she seemed to be in contact with someone using encrypted signals."

"Then... you suspect Wanwan?"

Lao Wu threw out another question.

Li Xiao paused slightly, and after a long while, he said helplessly: "I just want to know who is on the other end, what kind of relationship she has with them, and what their purpose is..."

"Wanwan couldn't possibly have any ulterior motives!"

Lao Wu's emotions suddenly became somewhat agitated, and his tone became hurried.

"Shura, you know what Wanwan's identity was before; even if she kept something hidden, besides the people above, who else could contact her?

Even if her appearance has a purpose or hidden reasons, I can be certain that she would never do anything to harm you; she used to be..."

"Lao Wu."

Li Xiao's expression suddenly turned stern.

Lao Wu stopped abruptly, immediately lowered his head, and said no more.

The matter of Luo Wanwan's "death" back then had always been a minefield for Li Xiao.

For eight years, almost everyone had tacitly agreed not to bring it up again.

Later, when Li Xiao suddenly said he was going to marry Cai Xiaotang, everyone was happy for him.

But no one expected that Luo Wanwan would suddenly appear, pushing the situation into an awkward predicament.

Although no one said much, every time they saw the three of them standing together, they all felt uncomfortable inside.

But when it came to matters of the heart, they, as outsiders, had no way to intervene.

Lao Wu's expression was conflicted, but after a long while, he still bit the bullet and continued: "Shura, no matter what, Wanwan would never do anything to harm you."

"I know."

Li Xiao's tone lost its previous sharpness and returned to peace.

He then sighed helplessly.

"Lao Wu, regarding what happened back then, I failed Wanwan, and I also know that you treat Wanwan like a sister, but have you ever thought that if you replaced Wanwan with anyone else unrelated to us, you would also feel that the timing of her appearance is actually very coincidental? I just want to get to the bottom of her purpose for returning this time. As for Laoqi, he is only continuing to monitor her and will do nothing else. Only the two of you know about this."

Lao Wu nodded silently.

Li Xiao knew he understood his meaning, so he didn't say anything more and waved his hand casually.

"Go and attend to your business; I will pretend I never heard that last sentence."

Within the Dark Gate, according to the rules, questioning the "Decision Maker" Li Xiao in the reckless manner he just did was punishable.

Although everyone acted like brothers in their daily lives, the rules that had to be followed were never lacking.

Lao Wu silently pulled open the door.

Then he suddenly said: "I was abrupt today; I will go and accept my punishment."

Li Xiao paused slightly and did not speak.

Until he heard the sound of his footsteps fading away, he suddenly let go of all his strength and leaned back against the sofa.

His thoughts could not help but drift far away.

Lao Wu was right.

Luo Wanwan would not harm him.

Because her identity originally belonged to their side.

Now all the suspicions pointed to the fact that she had returned to her original "position" and was continuing her previous "work."

At that time... he had only just taken over the Dark Gate.

The previous "Shura" had died in an accident, leaving the entire Dark Gate leaderless.

Luo Wanwan was the one sent by those above to "assist" them at that time.

He had even specifically checked her files.

No father, no mother, no relatives whatsoever.

She was a "talent" specifically cultivated by those above.

At first, none of them thought that sending a woman would be of much help.

But after spending time together, everyone's opinion of Luo Wanwan changed.

And everyone could see that Luo Wanwan liked him.

He, however, felt it didn't matter.

And then...

The two of them naturally became a "couple."

The day she met with the accident happened to be his birthday.

Everyone had originally planned to celebrate properly, but unexpectedly, a mission came up at the last minute.

It was nothing too serious; anyone could have gone to resolve it.

Li Xiao had originally intended to send someone else, but upon accidentally learning that Luo Wanwan was in the vicinity, he had her go instead.

Later...

An accident that no one could have foreseen occurred.

A great fire left not a single survivor, burning everything down to nothing but ashes.

After handling her funeral arrangements, he learned that the reason she had been in that area was to pick up the birthday cake she had specially ordered for him.

From then on, boundless guilt remained buried in his heart for eight whole years.

Until he met her again.

But now, she was carrying a body full of secrets.

Li Xiao rubbed his brow wearily; his mind was filled with chaotic memories, and his chest suddenly felt a bit stifled.

If Wanwan had truly received a mission from "above"...

What could it be?

Was there anything he could do to help?

Thinking this, Li Xiao suddenly picked up his phone and dialed a number directly.

A few seconds later, the call was answered.

Li Xiao said in a low voice to the person on the phone: "Inquire whether there have been any new operations or plans from above recently; be discreet, don't let anyone know it's me who is checking."

After speaking, he hung up the phone directly and fell back into boundless contemplation.

On the other side—Luo Wanwan sat alone in the room, looking at the news on her phone.

The logo of Li Corporation occupied nearly half the screen, while the other half praised the ski resort that Li Corporation was investing in and building, even detailing the expected opening date.

Luo Wanwan stared at the news for a few seconds, and a message suddenly popped up at the top of the screen.

She tapped it open casually, and after just one glance, she curled her lips.

But that smile looked inexplicably gloomy.

On the screen was a document taken in a hurry, seemingly the list of evaluation partners for the ski resort hotel.

And in the column for the person in charge, three characters had already been filled in—Cai Xiaotang.