Chapter 856: Li Xiao, Can You Not Leave?

Li Xiao thought this, unable to help but let out a long sigh.

After all, at such an age... he never expected he would really fall for someone like this.

If he said it out loud, it would probably make people's jaws drop.

However...

The time he spends with her seems to pass very easily, every single second.

It even allows him to temporarily forget those troublesome matters outside.

Li Xiao leaned back on the sofa in a relaxed manner, glanced at the wall clock, and silently calculated in his heart what time Cai Xiaotang would likely return.

Just at this moment—

"Buzz—!"

The phone he had tossed to the side suddenly began to vibrate.

Li Xiao picked it up casually, scanned the screen, and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Luo Wanwan?

Why is she calling at this hour?

Li Xiao hesitated for two seconds, then answered the call.

Immediately, before he could speak, he heard a weak voice come from the other end of the line.

"Li Xiao, I... I think I have a fever... could I trouble you to bring me some medicine..."

Luo Wanwan indeed sounded very uncomfortable, her voice even somewhat hoarse.

"How did you get a fever?"

Li Xiao asked back subconsciously.

"I don't know either... cough cough..."

Luo Wanwan suddenly coughed twice, then continued slowly: "Maybe it's because I still have injuries on my body, and I sat in the snow for a day, so I caught a chill. No wonder before dinner... I already felt a bit unwell..."

Li Xiao paused upon hearing this, remembering that she had indeed said she wanted to go back and rest before they ate together, and he understood in his heart, saying: "Then wait a moment, I'll have Lao Wu and the others..."

"Li Xiao..."

Luo Wanwan suddenly interrupted Li Xiao, pleading somewhat: "Could I trouble you to bring it yourself... I... have some things I want to tell you..."

Li Xiao's gaze flickered for an instant, he did not speak, only feeling some doubts in his heart.

What could Luo Wanwan have to say?

Is it... about "the higher-ups"?

Does she want to tell him about the mission currently being executed?

Or is there something else to say?

Xiao Tang just happened to go to the hot springs, and although it wouldn't be as exaggerated as five hours, she would at least be gone for two hours...

It is indeed possible to go and probe a little...

Li Xiao pondered for a moment, finally agreeing: "Alright, then wait for me a moment, I'll be there right away."

"Mm, thank you..."

Luo Wanwan said a word of thanks, then hung up the phone.

Putting down the phone, she reached out to test the temperature of her forehead, and smiled with satisfaction.

A moment later—

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The room door was suddenly knocked upon.

Luo Wanwan threw off the quilt, got straight out of bed, and pulled open the door.

As soon as the door opened, it was indeed Li Xiao standing outside!

"Wanwan, you..."

Li Xiao stopped mid-sentence, suddenly coming to a sharp halt.

Because the Luo Wanwan before his eyes was wearing only an extremely sexy camisole nightgown.

Luo Wanwan revealed a touch of perfectly appropriate confusion, first staring at Li Xiao for two seconds, then suddenly reacting to something, immediately panicking: "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to dress like this! It's just that I've been sleeping ever since I got back, so I changed into my nightgown..."

As she spoke, she hurriedly turned and walked into the bedroom, her eyes darting around, seemingly looking for a coat to cover herself.

But in this room—

Naturally, there wouldn't be one.

"You go back and lie down first."

Li Xiao didn't want to say anything more, and remembering she still had a fever, he reminded her.

"Alright..."

Luo Wanwan agreed immediately, turning to walk toward the bed.

But the next second, her body suddenly went limp as if she had lost all strength!

"Wanwan!"

Li Xiao was startled, subconsciously stepping forward to steady her.

What he touched was scorching hot; it seemed Luo Wanwan really did have a high fever.

"I... I'm fine..."

Luo Wanwan leaned into Li Xiao's embrace, still trying to put on a brave front.

Li Xiao didn't say anything more, simply helping Luo Wanwan to the edge of the bed, then pulling over the quilt from the side and wrapping it around her.

"Let's take your temperature."

Seeing that her face was also somewhat flushed, Li Xiao took out the thermometer he had brought.

"Alright."

Luo Wanwan reached out to take it and measured it casually.

With a "beep."

A number appeared on the small screen—38.5.

She really was running a fever.

Li Xiao had not expected the temperature to be this high; he immediately frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "You should lie down first. I brought fever-reducing medicine. You should feel much better after taking the medicine and getting some sleep. If you still don't feel well tomorrow, I'll have someone take you to the Hospital first."

As he spoke, he took the medicine he had brought and turned to pour some water, his movements crisp and efficient.

Watching him busy himself for her, Luo Wanwan felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes filled with a look of satisfaction.

She knew it!

Li Xiao still cared about her!

He was merely bound by marriage and didn't dare to have too much contact with her!

If it were a fair and square competition, that woman Cai Xiaotang wouldn't have the slightest chance of winning!

She had only seized the opportunity while she herself was away!

A look of unwillingness overflowed in Luo Wanwan's eyes again, but then, seeing Li Xiao turn around from pouring water by the table, she immediately put on a harmless expression and said softly, "Li Xiao, thank you..."

"No need to be so polite."

Li Xiao replied casually and placed the cup on the table beside her hand.

"The medicine here is limited for now; most of it is for bruises and injuries. The only thing for fever is this granule packet. The taste might not be very good, so please just make do for now."

"It's alright, you know I'm not afraid of bitterness."

Luo Wanwan smiled and picked up the cup, intending to drink the medicine.

She brought the cup to her lips and parted them slightly.

But just at this moment—

"Cough, cough... cough, cough, cough!"

Luo Wanwan suddenly began to cough heavily.

She seemed extremely uncomfortable, as if she wanted to cough her lungs out.

The cup in her hand also tilted forward violently, beyond her control!

"Splash!"

More than half a cup of medicinal liquid spilled onto the quilt and onto the chest of Li Xiao, who happened to be sitting on the chair by the bed!

Luo Wanwan instantly put down the cup in her hand and immediately apologized with a nervous face: "Li Xiao, did you get burned? I'm sorry, I just..."

She looked at the stain on Li Xiao's chest, a dark glint flashing in her eyes.

"It's fine."

Li Xiao sighed helplessly in his heart, lowered his eyes to glance at his unfortunate shirt, then picked up the cup and stood up.

"I'll handle the clothes myself; I'll go pour you another cup of medicine."

As he spoke, he had already picked up another packet of medicine and turned to pour water.

Luo Wanwan sat by the bed, staring at Li Xiao's back with an almost greedy expression.

Yet, the moment he turned around, it all vanished.

This time, she finally did not "accidentally" spill the medicine again.

Li Xiao watched her finish drinking, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"Then you should rest first. We'll see how you are tomorrow. I'm heading back now."

Given Luo Wanwan's current situation, it was not appropriate for him to stay here; he would have to try to probe again next time.

After Li Xiao finished speaking, he turned to leave.

The next second—

"Li Xiao!!!"

Luo Wanwan suddenly got up from the bed and grabbed his hand!

"Could you... please not leave yet?"