Chapter 839: Li Xiao Says, I Only Love You

Throughout lunch, a low pressure hung over the dining table.

Luo Wanwan had not been joining the two of them lately, spending most of her time alone in her room instead.

Therefore, only Cai Xiaotang and Li Xiao were at the dining table.

Cai Xiaotang ate with her head down, her chest feeling increasingly stifled, while her eyes kept darting toward Li Xiao sitting opposite her, having already cursed him a hundred and eighty times in her heart.

That old bastard Li Xiao!

Did he just agree to let Luo Wanwan go skiing with them for no reason, without even a word of explanation?

Or did he intend to bring Luo Wanwan along from the start, so he felt no explanation was necessary?

The more Cai Xiaotang thought about it, the angrier she became, her chopsticks clattering against the plate.

Li Xiao, however, also appeared preoccupied; hearing the noise, he snapped back to reality and placed some food into Cai Xiaotang's bowl.

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Who wanted his attentiveness?

Was he really not planning to say anything at all?

She grumbled to herself, refusing to even touch the food Li Xiao had served, and continued to eat with her head down without saying a single word.

Then, she finished her small bowl of rice quickly and stood up directly.

"I'm full, eat slowly yourself."

"Hm? Why did you only eat so little today..."

Li Xiao's expression was somewhat puzzled.

But before he could finish his sentence, Cai Xiaotang had already turned and left, leaving him with nothing but her back.

And the sound of the stairs being stomped on with a clatter.

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for a moment as he watched Cai Xiaotang's figure; he couldn't help but frown, lost his appetite, and fell into deep thought.

Intuition told him that what Luo Wanwan had said earlier was intentional.

She wanted to use the strategy of retreating to advance, to stay by his side and go to the ski resort together.

That was why he had gone along with the flow and agreed, wanting to see what she was actually up to...

The news he had sent people to investigate had also been silent for several days.

Had they still not found anything?

Li Xiao's thoughts were a bit chaotic; thinking of how Cai Xiaotang had left in a huff, he found it both amusing and helpless for a moment.

It seemed a certain little pufferfish was jealous again...

Should he tell her the truth?

But given her personality, if she knew, she would definitely start feeling uneasy again.

She might even give the game away in front of Wanwan.

But regarding today's matter, he still had to give her an explanation...

Li Xiao thought for a moment, then stood up and walked upstairs.

In the bedroom—Cai Xiaotang was sitting on the edge of the bed alone, sulking, completely unable to make sense of it.

Was Li Xiao's brain made of wood?

He was usually so good at coaxing women...

She had been so obvious just now, yet he hadn't reacted at all!

Or...

Should she actually not be jealous?

Cai Xiaotang's brows were tightly locked; she hated herself for being like this.

Being jealous and petty was the most annoying thing!

Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly heard the bedroom door being pushed open.

She didn't need to guess to know it was Li Xiao walking in.

Cai Xiaotang deliberately looked away.

Then, feeling that this was boring, she simply asked directly: "Don't you have anything to explain to me about Luo Wanwan?"

Once the question was out, she felt much better inside.

Yet, despite this, the stifled feeling in her chest hadn't diminished at all.

While waiting for Li Xiao's answer, Cai Xiaotang muttered to herself: Let's see what kind of excuse you can come up with!

But Li Xiao did not speak.

Instead, he walked over first and sat down beside her.

Cai Xiaotang immediately scooted to the side, putting some distance between them, her face clearly saying "explain yourself first"!

Li Xiao couldn't help but smile, and just as he was about to speak—the phone suddenly rang.

He paused slightly, hurriedly took out his phone, and upon seeing the caller ID, his brow furrowed slightly.

Cai Xiaotang followed his gaze and felt annoyed again.

This call came at such a convenient time!

Who was the blind fool who had to call right now!

Just as Cai Xiaotang was thinking this, she heard Li Xiao say: "It's your brother, let me take this call first."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Fine, if it's her brother, then never mind.

He probably had something to discuss with Li Xiao.

What on earth were they doing lately...

Cai Xiaotang was somewhat puzzled and nodded silently.

Li Xiao picked up the phone, stood up, and went outside the room.

Only after confirming that Cai Xiaotang could not hear did he answer it.

As soon as the call connected, he heard Mu Liusu on the other end ask: "Did you have people look into what the higher-ups have been doing lately?"

"Yes, what is it?"

Li Xiao's brows tightened; he felt that something was not right.

Immediately, he heard Mu Liusu's tone become even more serious: "I received a warning on my end; the higher-ups... seem to really be planning something, but we don't have the clearance to know."

"No clearance?"

Li Xiao was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but let out a scoff.

"Anyway, you had better not continue investigating. Also, why did you suddenly think to look into these things?"

Mu Liusu pressed him.

He had joined the Dark Gate later than Li Xiao, and therefore, he did not know about Luo Wanwan.

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for an instant, and he said in a flat tone: "Nothing, just looking into it casually."

Mu Liusu: "..."

"You had better keep your curiosity in check."

Mu Liusu was somewhat speechless; after saying this, he hung up the phone directly.

Li Xiao also put down his phone and fell into deep thought.

No clearance...

In all these years, when had the higher-ups ever had an operation that even the Dark Gate could not know about?

What on earth do they want Luo Wanwan to do...

It seems now, he cannot let her act alone even more...

Otherwise... it won't just be him; it is very likely that everyone will be in danger!

Li Xiao took a deep breath, quickly adjusted his expression, and only then turned back to return to the bedroom.

Upon entering, he was immediately met with Cai Xiaotang's questioning gaze.

"What did my brother want with you?"

She asked straight to the point.

Li Xiao paused slightly and replied with a casual excuse: "Nothing, just a small matter."

As he spoke, not waiting for Cai Xiaotang to continue asking, he took the initiative to say: "You wanted to know why I'm letting Wanwan go with us, right?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang's attention was indeed immediately captured, and she looked at him intently.

Following that—Li Xiao paused for two seconds, suppressed the words he most wanted to say, and then found a reason to say.

"Actually, before this, Lao Wu and the others came to ask me if we should let Wanwan go with us. You also know that Wanwan was very close with them in the past! If we all go and leave her here alone, the others might feel uncomfortable..."

Cai Xiaotang listened to his explanation, opened her mouth, and did not speak.

If it was because of this, she wasn't unable to understand.

But...

He was afraid the others would feel uncomfortable, so was he not afraid that she would be unhappy?

Cai Xiaotang pouted slightly, still wearing an unhappy expression, and her heart was in a mess.

What on earth was wrong with her?

She clearly used to hate those people who became overly sensitive the moment they fell in love.

Now she had actually become like this too...

She could have agreed generously.

Yet now, she was actually a bit bothered by Li Xiao's words just now.

Did he mean, by saying that, that he placed her feelings after everyone else's...